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AIBU?

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RE: giving lifts?

131 replies

Davyveel · 11/01/2012 17:55

One of the senior teachers when I was at school recently died - i went to a small girl bording school and was 'invited' along with all other previous head girls (who were head girls when she was teaching) to go.

I decide that I would drive - it is easier to get there by car, means I have more flexibility and means that after funeral I can go visit some family who live relatively close to old school.

One of the women i went to school with goes to the same gym and was also head girl (3 yrs above me)

About a day after funeral was announced (it is this Saturday). I was at Gym waiting for DH and she came out. We got talking and asked each other how and when we were getting there.

I am going up this friday about 10 and so can have a rest (I am pregnant 8 mnth pregnant) before going to the old girls and staff and boards thing on the friday late afternoon/night (the schools remembrance for this teacher).

She said she was going by train and then asked if it was possible to give her a lift.
I said that i wouldn't be driving back as going to see family but of course i could give her a lift up.

She said that was fine and would be great, i said i would pick her up at 10 on friday. She said great and we left it.

Yesterday i got a text asking that as something had come up on Friday would it be possible to pick her up at half 10 instead?
Half hour i am not that bothered about so I said no problem.

She texted me today saying that would I mind picking her up after lunch instead about 1 o'clock?

When I said I could give her a lift I did tell her that i was leaving that early so could rest before evening thing (which I know will go on for a while)

AIBU to say to her that I plan to leave in the morning and unfortunately I am unable to give her a lift at that time ? When it is this Friday?

OP posts:
CaveMum · 11/01/2012 18:40

Oh the cheek of the woman!

[pulls up a chair and waits to see if cheeky cow replies]

ViviPru · 11/01/2012 18:41
CaveMum · 11/01/2012 18:44

[offers Vivi a Brew and slice of cake]

ViviPru · 11/01/2012 18:46

oo lovely (I was offered a Brew about 5 minutes ago by DP, it has yet to materialise)

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 11/01/2012 19:32

Budge up ladies.

I want to know too. I can provide left over Christmas choccies to follow the cake.

dottygirl1 · 11/01/2012 20:09

Well????????????

MrsWembley · 11/01/2012 20:12

Ooh ooh, not too late! Grin

What's happening then?

Dee03 · 11/01/2012 20:49

Bet the other woman doesn't reply!

Davyveel · 11/01/2012 20:59

Sorry if she kept you waiting ladies, one reply just received.

'Oh ok Davy..but if we did leave at 1 u could have a lie down for a few mins before it starts.'

It is meant to take 3 hours to get there but at that time closer to 4 and thing starts at 5 (and is black tie - so have to get ready) btw.

OP posts:
ravenAK · 11/01/2012 21:00

I wouldn't even have asked for the half hour tbh - or I would have texted & said 'Sorry, something's come up & I can't leave before 10.30. It's OK I'll get the train, sorry to muck you about!' & left ball in your court to say oh 10.30 is fine, if you chose to.

She's totally taking the piss. With everyone else on this one - tell her you have plans & you'll see her there.

something2say · 11/01/2012 21:03

So she wants a favour, then to move it twice and then to try and guilt trip you into why her needs should take priority???

Also, why didnt she offer to drive YOU since you are pg?

Have you replied? I would probably say the favour is off now and not bother with her again.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 11/01/2012 21:04

These AIBUs are great because they allow us to goggle at the rudeness and entitledness of some people.
That response is outrageous. Just reply 'sorry, I'm going in the morning as planned. See you there.' and do not text again unless she begs and grovels to get a lift at 10am.

Whatmeworry · 11/01/2012 21:05

She is a taker. Kill all contact.

missingmumxox · 11/01/2012 21:05

okay then, if you can't make 10.30, I will see you there
don't react to her comment

QOD · 11/01/2012 21:07

Wow!!

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 11/01/2012 21:07

No! Don't say 'sorry'. You haven't done anything wrong!

"I'll just see you there then. Looking forward to it"

Catsdontcare · 11/01/2012 21:11

Cheeky arse bag!!

Please don't change your plans!

IUseTooMuchKitchenRoll · 11/01/2012 21:11

I would just ignore her reply, she will get the message. She is rude and not worth engaging with any further.

WhatIsPi · 11/01/2012 21:12

ooh the cheek

Catsdontcare · 11/01/2012 21:14

Actually I wouldn't reply yet, text her Friday morning and say "setting off at ten let me know if you still want me to pick you uP"

Eclairwaldorf · 11/01/2012 21:15

Cheeky mare!!

SantieMaggie · 11/01/2012 21:16

cheeky cow!

skybluepearl · 11/01/2012 21:17

no can do - catch you there xx

kitbit · 11/01/2012 21:18

Time to get blunt. "i'm really sorry but 1pm is no good for me, happy to give you a lift at 10 but if not i'll see you there".

DO NOT give in and leave at 1pm.

Spuddybean · 11/01/2012 21:19

this is outrageous. I would txt back 'a few minutes is not enough rest for me. see you there'

some people are askers, they chance their arm and don't care if people say no. don't stress about it. it really gets to me but i have to remind myself most some people just don't take things as personally as i do.

i have one friend who asks the most incredible things, but always says no if you ask for even something small. it took me years to learn to say no to her.

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