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Original poster

How on earth do I stop mil ringing at this time of the morning?

338 replies

janejon · 23/05/2011 11:53

My mil keeps rings us at 6 am whenever she wants to talk to my dh (sometimes earlier!). She does this because she thinks my husband gets up early- he used to, but does not have to get up this early anymore (fortunately). I mean b*s to my still being asleep and everything but that's another story...

Anyway, I'm absolutely sick of this- dh won't confront her (again another story, she won't 'remember' apparently Hmm) but I have really, really got to stop this cap. I mean who in their right mind rings at this time anyway? (unless really, really important and not just* for a 'chat'?) Please, folks, how can I stop this. Sneaky tricks accepted as long as not illegal!! Wink

People are either running around like anything getting ready for work or, if not, asleep. So why do this anyway?! At end of tether regarding this particular issue. Help.

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madonnawhore · 26/05/2011 10:57

This is the strangest thread I have ever read.

valiumredhead · 26/05/2011 11:31

The fact the OP hasn't updated makes me wonder if the whole thing was a wind up......

Original poster
janejon · 26/05/2011 11:33

Really? Do I get a prize from mn now? Grin Well i (politely) told her that it was not on for her to ring at this time. She did not like it. Seemed quite offended by it-she basically could not understand what she had done (!) (see told you she was nuts). Anyway, I HAVE TOLD her!

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Dropdeadfred · 26/05/2011 11:34

hahaha..what did she say? will she still ring do you think?

CurrySpice · 26/05/2011 11:35

So now part 2 of the plan comes into effect. Gear up the technology :o

Original poster
janejon · 26/05/2011 11:38

I think she will still ring, but, if it happens now, I will be justified in using technology (call divert etc). She said: 'but surely you should be up?!'

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kw1986 · 26/05/2011 11:48

Answer the phone with an angry "WHAT???" and when she asks to speak to DH or whatever just reply, "WE'RE SLEEPING!" and then hang up.

Mumofaflump · 26/05/2011 11:59

If she says "you should be up?" then reply with "oh, should we? Hang on, I'll just check." Put the phone down on the side (still connected), go back to bed then come back at a decent hour. If she is still there say "nope, we were definately asleep. I checked. I can talk now though."

Original poster
janejon · 26/05/2011 13:07

Well after much going around the houses, I think a solution has been found that is reasonable and fair, so thanks all. Won't be posting anymore on this as I think this thread has reached a natural end. Smile

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ljgibbs · 26/05/2011 13:41

What is your solution then?

poorbuthappy · 26/05/2011 13:56

OMG, you've bombed her house haven't you?

poorbuthappy · 26/05/2011 13:57

Or you could emigrate so that UK time 6am is a reasonable time elsewhere..

CoffeeDodger · 26/05/2011 14:16

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valiumredhead · 26/05/2011 14:22

Oh ffs OP you are SUCH a wind up merchant!

CurrySpice · 26/05/2011 14:27

Hey, just read back one page guys. She's said what she's going to do, and is in the process of doing it. Read back!

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janejon · 26/05/2011 15:09

Apparently I can now get her number diverted to ANY number for a small fee, so any more ridiculously early calls will lead me to doing this. I am going to get her number diverted to my mobile which will be out of earshot between hours of 10pm -9am. Only her number will be diverted and, if there are any emergencies regarding my husband's family, I dare say his sister (s) will ring and they will be able to contact us. Problem solved.

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StayingDavidTennantsGirl · 26/05/2011 15:24

Good for you, janejon. I hope she listens to you, and I'm glad you have a back up plan for when if she doesn't listen.

Nixea · 26/05/2011 15:40

I still find it hard to believe it took 13 pages to come up with the solution that was slap-in-the-face obvious in the first place Hmm

valiumredhead · 26/05/2011 18:22

Don't do them often but feel the need for a big LOL Grin

Pictish · 26/05/2011 18:25

Get it diverted to your husband's mobile, not yours!!!

valiumredhead · 26/05/2011 18:27

And you do know that you don't have to put your mobile out of era shot? You can just put it on silent!

Lou222 · 26/05/2011 18:27

So you know when we were all saying why don't you just ask her, what harm can it do? You kept saying it won't work and getting really angry.

And after 13 pages you have................................
ASKED HER
Brilliant, why didn't we think of that !!

You are as bloody stubborn as you were pretending she was.

Bunbaker · 26/05/2011 18:29

"And you do know that you don't have to put your mobile out of era shot? You can just put it on silent!"

Or just switch it off.

valiumredhead · 26/05/2011 18:41

Indeed Grin

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janejon · 26/05/2011 18:44

Lou222, I am afraid you are the stubborn one, not me. I have at least admitted that there is no harm in asking, this is not the same, however, as believing that she will actually do as I wish.

She STILL thinks that there is nothing wrong with ringing so early -as I have explained above- and, as we know, people who THINK they've done nothing wrong still carry out same behaviour so there is little doubt in my mind that she will continue to ring so early. But I have a plan now to stop it.

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