to really not want to go out for lunch?

[AtYourCervix]

the idea was to go out for the day, have a mooch around and lunch (an hours drive away).
Anyway. Look at the weather! DD2 is flipping out over school tomorrow and something flapped and banged all sodding night so i am now even more sleep deprived than i was. apart from the severe weather warnings the biggist of these is DD2 and school.
So I don't want to go. But it is DMs birthday. DamnAndBlast.

Look at it FFS! DM was surprised I didn't want to drive an hour (in the gale) for lucnch (which I won't be able to eat) with DD2 (who is freaking out about school)

Wil it actually make anyone any more miserable than they already are?

A change of scene might help a bit (though an hour away is a bit far. Last-minute change of venue?).

Tell her you accidentally poured wine instead of juice at breakfast and are over the limit then go back to bed.

An hours drive, then lunch, then an hours drive back. I wouldn't fancy that. I don't want to go out today at all. It's horrible out there.

I am well named today. :)

I was also due to go out for lunch - not quite an hour away, but with my SIL who is a little sensitive and willing to see slights even when none are intended.

I told her I had food poisoning rom our takeaway yesterday - and have rescheduled for the weekend.

any chance you can do that?

[edited to add] I am not a complete bitch. I DO have cramps and ... ahem loose bowels. But, she was after a trip to the local garden centre and sandwiches and I cannot face it. Not least b/c our neighbour's roof has blown off! (So windy)

I would reschedule. If the weather is as bad as you say then there may be trees down and driving will most unpleasant. I would stay at home. Dm will understand. It's dry and cold with no wind here, but I expect it's on it's way!

YANBU I opted out of a much shorter trip today and have less excuses! stay in and have storm day

Awww poor Mum! It is my birthday today too and it is a crap day for a birthday. Everyone always finds an excuse to cry off - bad weather or no cash or back to school.
Go and see her PLEASE!

We're doing lunch locally instead. phew. had visions of me aquaplaning in my little plastic car and being squashed by a juggernaught.

Happpy Birthday Crapricorn. Would you like me to sing?

Yes please!