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If I look in the...

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Fontofnowt · 03/09/2013 15:54

Attic.

Housesitting for dp work colleagues next week.
Collegue has said to dp 'definately don't go in the attic it will change your opinion of me' and dp relayed this to me.
[hmmm]

The only Thing I want now is to see in that attic.

AIBU and a nosey bitch or is she asking for snoops by declaring it out of bounds?

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DropYourSword · 05/09/2013 11:27

What was that Fontofnowt.... you found a unicorn up there. Awesome!

Bertrude · 05/09/2013 11:30

But, but but... Attics are allowed to be messy - its SUPPOSED to be messy.

KoalaFace · 05/09/2013 11:30

I KNEW IT! A sex room! With a weird railway and Sylvanian Family village.

Brilliant!

ManifestoMT · 05/09/2013 11:32

Ooooh an aga

Cream or red?

Will the unicorn fawn fit in it when she needs to be warmed after near death experience in the recent snow?

(You know like all those jilly cooper novels)

ExitPursuedByADragon · 05/09/2013 11:34

What has the Aga got to do with it?

TakeItAsRed · 05/09/2013 11:37
Hmm
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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 11:43

In 1982 I wanted a Barbie swimming pool for my birthday.
I unwrapped the kidney recessed gift only to find a second hand (stickers already used) Sindy swimming pool.

This was worse.

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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 11:44

Aga implies the user needs to at least be able to cook slightly.
I can't even make toast now.

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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 11:48

And they have the most rubbish cat.
He doesn't like picking up.
He doesn't like stroking.
He watches while you pee.
He craps just outside the litter tray.
He only eats freshly caught hummingbird nipples...etc

Two weeks with me after being deprived my attic adventure doesn't bode well for fluffy.

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ManifestoMT · 05/09/2013 11:49

Exit

Of all the posts to point out the aga!
So the unicorn is usual

What colour is the aga
I need to know.
The colour will give huge insight into the type of people they they are and what could be in the boxes

Bunnygotwhacked · 05/09/2013 11:51

Did you actually see it though or did she just say it was messy cause if she just said i would be tempted to have a peek anyway

ManifestoMT · 05/09/2013 11:52

Just had a thought.

Is there a secret wall in the attic hidden by the ness and boxes.
In fact the if the rest of the house is clean and fragrant them the mess in the attic could be a decoy.

You need to buy loads of cat treats and train it to sit on your lap, also get a bigger cat litter tray. They are probably using the same one they got when it was a kitten

everlong · 05/09/2013 11:53

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ExitPursuedByADragon · 05/09/2013 11:56

Erm. You make toast on the Aga. With the tennis racket.

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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 12:02

Aww don't!
A decoy wall, brilliant!
I knew I wasn't taking it to extreme in your face DP I knew there was something fishy!

My full charm offensive plus manic eyed excitement and nervous sweat convinced the lady of the house to show me the attic while we were doing the run through (including my endurance of coquetish giggles and exclamations of 'oh I couldn't possibly' ) so I know the entrance plan.
I have until Monday to plan my assault.

It's ON like donkey kong.

The aga is shiny red, any toast tips or am I away to Tesco to buy a 4quid toaster?

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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 12:04

I knew that EPBAD I'M LYING just to be certain does the tennis racket go in the oven jobby or on top?

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ExitPursuedByADragon · 05/09/2013 12:10

On the top. On the hot plate on the left with the lid down.

Then practice our family mantra.

NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON AGA TOAST

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Fontofnowt · 05/09/2013 12:13

Cheers EPBAD I shall attempt this sorcery of aga cooking.

And buy the cat some reindeer toenails to make him live me.

You guys have cheered me right up.

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ManifestoMT · 05/09/2013 12:21

Depends on what type of aga

If its wood burning or turf type range you open the little door where the fire is a get the toasting fork out

Or if its one of the boring elec ones or gas ones you get the tennis racket wire thing and put it on the boiler plate.
Make sure you have a full loaf handy as you will burn loads by just turning away for a nanosecond.

Did you find out how to turn off the smoke alarms when activated?

ManifestoMT · 05/09/2013 12:24

Also have you googled the house to find the floor plans to see if the attic fits with the rest of the house.

It will be easier to find the false wall

Just in passing were there any sewing mannequins up there?

YoniMatopoeia · 05/09/2013 12:44

On Tuesday I posted this

" You absolutely have to look.

Then you absolutely have to report back.

Then we will have absolute disappointment when we find out that it is just full of junk and s/he is embarassed about the mess."

Now. Where do I claim my prize? Grin

AgentZigzag · 05/09/2013 16:41

You win this Yoni.

HighBrows · 05/09/2013 16:52

I recommend catnip for the cat... maybe that'll liven up the little bollox!

I'm disappointed by the lack of anything good up in the attic.

WantedGSOH · 14/09/2013 22:03

I'm joining in just because of all the aga toast chat. My MIL who is a know it all so never tell her I passed on her infinite wisdom to you showed me a revelation with toast.

No need for tennis rackets just put it on the top shelf of roasting oven. Don't forget it though...