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To be annoyed by "I need a favour but have to ask you face to face"

953 replies

Eastie77 · 06/04/2016 18:35

I think IABU but anyway...it's annoying me.

A relative sent me a text message stating she needs to pop round and ask me for a favour. It has to be this week and she asked when I'm free. I have a really busy week with various bits and bobs arranged for the kids, appointments etc. I replied the only times that are convenient would be this evening or early Saturday morning before we leave on a weekend break with the kids. I asked if she could give me a call to discuss the favour. She just replied "Ok see you Saturday". I asked again re. the call and she said no, she has to ask me face to face.

I hate this cloak and dagger shit. Just tell me what you need! If it's something awkward I'd rather she asked over the phone tbh. She lives about 40mins away on the bus (doesn't drive) and I mentioned we will be leaving early on Saturday and she'll have to get up early to get here. As this didn't dissuade her I'm guessing it's something important but what and why can't she ask over the phone?? I am not close to this relative btw.

I will feel bad if it's something 'serious' but at the moment I'm just pissed off as we will be sitting around waiting for her to get here on Saturday before we have to set off on a longish drive.

Anyway. Rant over.

OP posts:
samk15 · 08/04/2016 22:01

I've had to search for this post to shamelessly mark my place Grin

AlisonWunderland · 08/04/2016 22:02

I'm seriously worried that this thread will get to 997 posts at 10.25pm...

iamtheblackwizards · 08/04/2016 22:03

What happenes at 997?

hellinabreadbasket · 08/04/2016 22:03

Am on 2% battery and praying an answer is forthcoming before it runs out

iamtheblackwizards · 08/04/2016 22:04

Happens*

Lulioli · 08/04/2016 22:06

I hope Yvonne is punctual.....

AnonymousBird · 08/04/2016 22:09

Hanging out for 1031 update!

OhahIlostmybra · 08/04/2016 22:12

Friday nights don't get better than this

Meowandchoppychops · 08/04/2016 22:13

Only 3% battery left.
I honestly hope it's something nice OP especially after the way she has been so secretive.
What's MLM by the way?

thatsthewayitgoes · 08/04/2016 22:14

Had to go down to reception in hotel to get wifi (am abroad) so I don't miss out... 16 minutes...

Keiraobrien · 08/04/2016 22:16

I gave my child a chocolate bar earlier to leave me alone so I coul read this (earlier of course). Been refreshing all day but I'm so tired please let us all know. Even told my friend and they need me to text them the outcome

pxmx · 08/04/2016 22:17

Surely there must be an update sooooooon????Shock

WotsitSandwich · 08/04/2016 22:18

Just read the thread and I'm so glad there's only 12 minutes to go! I have a job interview first thing tomorrow so please be punctual with the update, OP!

RJnomore1 · 08/04/2016 22:20

I've just found this thread and am definitely not place marking

Ginkypig · 08/04/2016 22:20

10 mins to go!

Greengardenpixie · 08/04/2016 22:21

I thought Yvonne was coming tomorrow? I'm not getting the 10 minutes to go. Am I missing something?

Greengardenpixie · 08/04/2016 22:22

Or is she in a different time zone??

ForeverLivingMyArse · 08/04/2016 22:23

I got here just in time!

UterusUterusGhali · 08/04/2016 22:24

I missed that too, Green.

I've just been scrolling through looking for OP's posts. Blush

negrilbaby · 08/04/2016 22:24

Op told her she couldn't see her tomorrow - so she decided to make the trip tonight at 10:30 p.m. (7 minutes to go).

TenThousandSpoons · 08/04/2016 22:24

Yvonne changed the meeting to 10:30 tonight

MissesBloom · 08/04/2016 22:25

I bet op doesn't post anything tonight and we're all sat here like weirdos waiting and watching the clock Grin
I half want to go to sleep but really want to see what happens! Please don't let us down op!Sad

PoppieD · 08/04/2016 22:25

May need to set alarm as dozing off!!

Greengardenpixie · 08/04/2016 22:26

Ah..thank you. Thank god. Don't think I could wait until tomorrow!!! Only 5 mins now Grin
That's a hell of a late time to visit someone.

StayAChild · 08/04/2016 22:27

Yvonne-gate has the Mumsnet world on tenterhooks Grin