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to be angry with my neighbour about a spoon?

277 replies

Hullygully · 26/03/2013 15:25

It may sound petty, but two months ago my neighbour had a coffee morning (I wasn't invited, fine, we aren't best buds or anything), and she asked me if she could borrow some teaspoons. I lent her four, and she gave three back a few days later. They were wrapped up inside a napkin so I didn't notice until she'd gone that one was missing. Time just went by without seeing each other so there wasn't a casual opportunity to mention it.

I know it's only a teaspoon, but I feel really angry that she has basically stolen it. I don't feel I can mention it now because it's been too long and it is only a spoon, but I feel angry everytime I make a cup of tea and am reminded. I can't help thinking she must know. They are quite distinctive sppons, she must know when she sees it that it isn't hers.

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Maryz · 26/03/2013 21:34

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Viviennemary · 26/03/2013 21:48

Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Pulls up judgey pants.

Scholes34 · 26/03/2013 21:53

There's a column in Private Eye that you'd enjoy, OP.

Purpleknickers · 26/03/2013 22:10

maryz Grin

FarleyD · 27/03/2013 14:13

Oh Mary, now you tell me. I have already imparted information re Roger privy only to myself before this thread. And I offered OP my DH. Imagine if I'd sent him round there.

Hullygully · 27/03/2013 15:21

apparently there is concern that I am a troll for starting s joke spoon thread

to all who anxiously reported

how about getting a life and/or brain - nevermind a sense of humour

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ginslinger · 27/03/2013 15:21

what? That's a joke isn't it, Hully?

Or have the po-faced really won the battle?

TheNebulousBoojum · 27/03/2013 15:23

Don't tell me, someone reported you were using a big wooden spoon?

Maryz · 27/03/2013 15:24

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Hullygully · 27/03/2013 15:25

no jokes allowed

just boring mediocrity

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FunnysInLaJardin · 27/03/2013 15:25

I am a troll too by all accounts, but to be fair I was quite realistic

ginslinger · 27/03/2013 15:25

Thank you Maryz I shall make sure that I read all threads with an appropriately serious expression on my face.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 27/03/2013 15:29

Who reported this?

Please, please tell me why it was reported? I need to know.

I also need to know what the actual fuck is wrong with laughing? Joking? Taking the piss?

Do we have to be so earnest and dull and miserable all the fucking time

Are your RLs so damn miserable you have to drag it over here as well and piss all over anything that might be fun?

ChippingInIsEggceptional · 27/03/2013 15:32

Grin People actually reported this thread Grin Beggars belief doesn't it! There are some seriously thick people about these days. Sadly.

What did MNHQ say Hully? and who said it

TalcAndTurnips · 27/03/2013 15:35

We're having a lot of weather lately, aren't we?

I see the FTSE's down again.

TalcAndTurnips · 27/03/2013 15:37

Nah. I'm shit at serious.

Hullygully · 27/03/2013 15:39

Rebecca said there were lots of posts about trolling and slapped wrist. ridiculous

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MonaLotte · 27/03/2013 15:48

No way has this been reported! Come on people! Have a sense of bloody humour!

seeker · 27/03/2013 15:49

Her husband probably lost the spoon and she's covering for him. I find men just can't do the washing up without losing half the stuff. That's why I always do it all myself. [ahblessthem emoticon]

ChippingInIsEggceptional · 27/03/2013 15:49

Then Rebecca should tell them not to be so fucking stupid Hmm Not pander to the bloody idiots.

BecauseImWorthIt · 27/03/2013 16:39

Grin seeker

TantrumsAndBalloons · 27/03/2013 16:42

Well surely people getting offended by the spoon thread should get a message from MNHQ to get a bloody grip?

And you surely can't be a troll if you are regular poster using your normal nn???

Hullygully · 27/03/2013 16:50

I have started a thread in site stuff.

Please add views

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MarmaladeTwatkins · 28/03/2013 14:41

Is this the same neighbour who you thought was dead last year?

shockers · 28/03/2013 16:46

Pssst.... has anyone ever seen Rebecca?

Could it be possible that she lives next door to you and is deliberately starting a smear campaign in order to deflect attention from her spoon stealing habit?

Just a thought...