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AIBU to think this is a bit wtf ??

179 replies

motherofmonster · 16/05/2014 14:02

Have had lunch with my friend today and was telling her that i had managed to get a week in the summer hols for me and ds at a caravan.
She asked how big it was (3 bed) and straight away launched into how it was too big for just the two of us and that wouldnt it be great if her and her 4dc came with us as we would have the spare room.
Now i know that this point it is not unreasonable, but quick as a flash she said how great it would be for the kids to have a holiday as she couldnt afford to take them.
I stupidly then said ' well it would work out cheaper if we split the cost i suppose and the kids would have fun ect' that was that.
Ive got home and she has sent me a text saying how she is gutted that she has been asked to pay as after all i have already booked and paid and it wouldnt cost me anything as after all there is room to spare, so she doesnt see what difference it will make her not paying, and that i am being very selfish.

Guess i was just a bit gobsmacked, so aibu?? just didnt see it coming to be honest. i suppose it wouldnt cost much more, just the extra bed linin ect.

OP posts:
Redmasseyinmydrive · 16/05/2014 21:48

Well done, she needed to hear that. Enjoy. Wine

StealthPolarBear · 16/05/2014 21:55

Time for a PA facebook status
Just "has the giggles" ought to do :)
My DC have been abroad and also PILs have started taking them to a caravan regularly. They love it.

nauticant · 16/05/2014 21:58

Well done OP! You'll have a fantastic holiday compared to the shit one she was going to hand you on a plate (and then effectively charge you for).

mumontheroad · 16/05/2014 21:59

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WhenSheWasBadSheWasHorrid · 16/05/2014 22:06

Well done - your ex friend sounds like a right cow.

  • as if an extra five people can just be added to a caravan without you even noticing Hmm
Koothrapanties · 16/05/2014 22:09

I'm not usually one for pa or Facebook but I'm loving the giggles status idea.

IsChippyMintonExDirectory · 16/05/2014 22:13

I love MN cheeky stories, they're really summat else, tbh I think SWBU to even ask if she can muscle in on your hols. A 3 bed caravan with 7 people? Sod that!

RandomMess · 16/05/2014 22:20
Shock

Glad you told her!

Aprildaisy · 16/05/2014 22:22

We'll done op Grin enjoy you're holiday Grin

Secondsop · 16/05/2014 23:09

Ye gods! Well done in standing your ground. This person is very mean to attempt to pour cold water on your break (the one that she earlier was so desperate to come on!). I really hope you have an absolutely brilliant holiday with your son. I've been all over and some of my fondest childhood holiday memories have been caravan / cottage holidays in the UK.

hixchix · 16/05/2014 23:18

Wine Wine Wine

lornemalvo · 16/05/2014 23:32

She sounds a charmer. You are missing out not having her on holiday with you brightening each day. LOL.

hixchix · 16/05/2014 23:43

I love threads that end well like this Grin wd OP Grin

PowerPants · 17/05/2014 00:01

Well done OP, you star, she exposed herself for what she was. No loss to you. Get the wine down you and toast to making new, nice friends!

Isabeller · 17/05/2014 00:11

Dontcha just love a happy ending Grin (wipes away tear)

Classic thread.

Have a great holiday.

MiscellaneousAssortment · 17/05/2014 00:48

Well done!!! What an unpleasant person she is, well rid.

Thumbwitch · 17/05/2014 01:24

OP - you are my new hero. Well done! And what a total fruit she is, glad she's gone!

technosausage · 17/05/2014 01:51

Well done, enjoy your holiday :)

qazxc · 17/05/2014 02:15

OP, kuddos to you. You are ace!
That woman is a parasite.

SelfconfessedSpoonyFucker · 17/05/2014 02:18

I think I might seal the deal and text the URL for this thread.

AngelBaker · 17/05/2014 02:41

Wow what a cheeky cow! Don't let her come now anyway once your there I bet you anything she'll pull out the skint card again and make you feel awful for going out on trips with DS!
I know if wouldn't make any difference to you but I think 99% of the population realise that it's not cool to just hop on someone's holiday for free!! And then kick a fuss up, quick way to ruin a friendship!

ZacharyQuack · 17/05/2014 02:56

Send her a cheesy postcard while you're on holiday. Preferably one with a picture of both a donkey and a caravan on the front. Try to resist writing "sticking the caravan up the ass" on it.

mimishimmi · 17/05/2014 04:39

Wow. What a cow. My DS has been on many international trips. The one he talks about most, the only one Come to think of it, is a camping trip I took him on by myself when his sister/dad were overseas. He absolutely loved it. I bet she would have dumped her kids on you as soon as you got there, expecting you to feed/entertain them whilst she pissed off to find some new mates too. Sadly I've met this type before.

BuzzardBird · 17/05/2014 07:19

Well done Op Thanks

MrsKCastle · 17/05/2014 07:51

Well done OP.

I bet you and your DS will have an absolutely LOVELY holiday- just quality time for the two of you. Sounds wonderful.

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