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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

if I refuse to pick DH up?

58 replies

LittleMissBossyBoots · 14/05/2016 18:52

We live in the arse end of nowhere. DH has been into the city for a work event. Unfortunately it over ran. He now can't make his train connection to get home and needs collecting from the station where he normally changes to the local service.

This means I will miss The Eurovision Song Contest. AIBU if I leave him to walk home? It should only take him around 5 or 6 hours, down unlit lanes through pit black forest.

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APlaceOnTheCouch · 14/05/2016 19:31

Paul have you complained to Eurovision about how their event is potentially putting OP's DH at risk and requested that they postpone it until the threat of wolf-related injury has passed?

PaulAnkaTheDog · 14/05/2016 19:34

No but I will now. It's simply unacceptable that they feel that holding the event is appropriate. They should know about wolves and the risks they pose.

FrayedHem · 14/05/2016 19:35

YANBU. Tell him you're not a Puppet on a String, you've been Making your Mind up and he can go Boom-Bang-a-Bang.

PaulAnkaTheDog · 14/05/2016 19:36

My nn was chosen in memory of a beloved pet. Thanks for making me feel shitty! People are right about this place. It's filled with nasty women. I won't be back.

Drquin · 14/05/2016 19:37

YANBU ..... In fact, I think I heard your car making a funny sound earlier in the day, didn't you say you needed to wait in for AA-man {insert forrin equiv here}??

MammaTJ · 14/05/2016 19:39

In the light of Pauls upset, I think this should be reported to MN and they should put a warning in the title!

There must be loads of people this has happened to!

DameMargaretofChalfont · 14/05/2016 19:39

OP - I'll gladly pick him up anything to get me out of watching Eurovision,

I'm a lovely MNer who fecking well HATES Eurovision, did I mention that????.

Grin
Helmetbymidnight · 14/05/2016 19:42

Hmm. You're flouncing twenty minutes before Eurovision starts and will return, 10 minutes after it ends? You think we don't know what you're doing?

Madbengalmum · 14/05/2016 19:43

Taxi?

MiffleTheIntrovert · 14/05/2016 19:43

I believe the accepted MN advice is to call 111

thatstoast · 14/05/2016 19:44

Paul is winding you all up! Wolves actually love Eurovision so they won't eat the OP's husband as they'll be busy watching it.

NannawifeofBaldr · 14/05/2016 19:44

He has the snacks? I'd be picking him up.

magimedi · 14/05/2016 19:46

I would only let the wolves eat him if he has life insurance.

Grin
PaulAnkaTheDog · 14/05/2016 19:48

Are you calling me a liar thatstoast? I am appaulled at some of the things that have been said to me. Just a big bunch of BULLIES.

FastWindow · 14/05/2016 19:49

Sky plus it and pick him up, muttering European swears under your breath on the drive home.

Debinaround · 14/05/2016 19:50

If he loved you he wouldn't ask you to pick him up when Eurovision is on. He would take a mauling from some pesky wolves.

LTB

Hensintheskirting · 14/05/2016 19:50

Won't the wolves all be watching their associate wolves perform with the naked Belarusian(?) man? Perhaps if DH runs naked through the forest, they'll sing with him rather than eat him?

NotDavidTennant · 14/05/2016 19:52

Let him brave the wolves, but make sure to phone 101 (or your local equivalent) and ask them to log it.

musicposy · 14/05/2016 19:52

Get him to hitchike, like we all did in the olden days. He might get picked up by an axe murderer, but on the positive side he won't get eaten by wolves.
Sorted!

coldcanary · 14/05/2016 19:53

I missed the semi's - there a naked man on Eurovision?? Is it worth staying sober all the way through this year to see him?

ALemonyPea · 14/05/2016 19:54

For goodness sake Op, man up. Your DH is a grown man, he can walk or hitchhike home. Would he do the same for you if the World Cup final was on? I doubt it.

Get him to pick up something nice on his way home as well, just for inconveniencing you briefly.

IWasHereBeforeTheHack · 14/05/2016 19:54

Priorities, innit? Get your Eurovision popcorn out and switch off the phone.
Boom Bang A Bang!

lazarusb · 14/05/2016 20:07

I think Hensintheskirting is right - the wolves will be busy watching Eurovision so they won't eat your dh. Problem solved.

mygrandchildrenrock · 14/05/2016 20:18

FrayedHem Grin

LittleMissBossyBoots · 14/05/2016 20:23

I relented and am now waiting outside the station. I'm not a monster. I couldn't abandon the haribo my husband like that.

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