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SIL and her jangley anklet

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Omgkitties · 30/08/2016 22:00

SIL has one of those anklets with something on that jingles every fucking single step she takes. She never ever takes it off. It's doing my head in now.

WIBU to just rip it off her ankle and throw it a thousand million miles??!?!

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 01:23

Also I wouldn't say I was in any competion with her.
Maybe only 3 years but those 3 years make a lot of difference between a girl who's been an adult for less than a month and a 21 year old. So wouldn't really say we're similar ages.

mummylin Annoying aren't they? Grin

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Donthateprocreate · 31/08/2016 01:24

Wow, it's really rude to judge someone as a horrible person because of a jokey lighthearted thread. And what exactly has anyone said to make you think the OP doesn't have class?

FabFiveFreddie · 31/08/2016 01:25

Hand her a pair of socks, say there's something sticky you can't get off the carpets.

Donthateprocreate · 31/08/2016 01:26

Oh yes.

Does it still make noise when she's got socks on?

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 01:26

Not a clue, she only has trainer socks. I might give that a try.

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 01:27

Or should I say only wears trainer socks. I presume she owns many different style socks Grin

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 31/08/2016 01:28

I have hyperacusis (oversensitive hearing) and in all honesty I would instruct her to take it off in my house. I can not stand noises, whistling, clicking, banging, dripping, finger cracking etc etc.
no wonder I'm not a spy or similar, I'd give up all the secrets and selk everyone down the river if the torture involved noisy noise
Blush

Mummylin · 31/08/2016 01:28

What about asking her to run around the town centre and scaring the pigeons away , she may as well make use of her accessories!

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 31/08/2016 01:29

*sell
Not selk

Mummylin · 31/08/2016 01:30

Zing I hate the exact same things as you, I never knew there was a name for it !

imother · 31/08/2016 01:31

Superglue each ickle wickle bell to her leg ?

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 01:32

I'll suggest that tomorrow haha. Fun day out to get them out the house while I'm working!

Zing That must be awful, I'm not that bad luckily but certain noises just make me want to rip my ears off. Sad

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 01:33

Superglue each ickle wickle bell to her leg ?

Ahh yes. Where's my glue?

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Willywolly · 31/08/2016 01:39

I'm like Zing but with smells. I once told my son I'd rather him smile crack than weed because it won't smell as strong. Obviously joking, all drugs as a no in my home and as far as I know none of my children have ever touched drugs.

Willywolly · 31/08/2016 01:39

Smile? I meant smoke.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 31/08/2016 01:53

Mummylin

I had my ears syringed over a dozen times (due to ear infections) when I was little which must have caused some nerve damage over time - according to the guy who gave me the diagnosis a few years ago. Much to my relief! I knew I wasn't an intolerant controlling bitch!
I just can't bear noises. It's like there's a filter missing. Everything "comes in", so much so that in a busy, noisy environment I actually can't hear what people say properly, especially low pitch/deeper voices.
It's like constantly looking at the sun, no sunglasses. I can't shut my ears, obviously, therefore I get really exhausted from noise, especially anything hugh pitched & repetative.
Plus I have 1% hearing loss in one ear which is not a problem yet, but he advised against using earplugs as they would eventually cause significant hearing loss (I can explain the logic of it another time)

So there. Just what I need with a bunch of noisy Zinglets! 😉😂

Maybe you should have a hearing test too.

Blacksheep78 · 31/08/2016 02:08

Going completely against the grain... I love them! My SIL and my DD both have them and they sound so cheerful. I don't wear mine very often now because I am always in boots. Mind you, I am the queen of windchimes...

Smrendell · 31/08/2016 02:46

Just deal with it. Only a few more days.

StrawberrytallCake · 31/08/2016 03:23

If you would like an equally tacky and 90's way to replace it - Center Parcs (Wink) are currently selling toe rings in their spa, right next to the beautiful Espa stuff, am sure their merchandise people would be as thrilled as you to get rid of them.

Mommawoo · 31/08/2016 05:00

They wear those in India to scare away snakes. Sit her down, look her straight in the eye and say " You do know there's no snakes in Bournemouth, don't you?"

PitilessYank · 31/08/2016 05:07

I am willing to tolerate the anklet noise, but if she is wearing Patchouli Oil-all bets are off!!!

Motherfuckers · 31/08/2016 06:06

Where did she even buy these? 19fucking87?

BastardGoDarkly · 31/08/2016 06:25

Well, I think you're being remarkably tolerant OP, that would drive me mad.

Please come back and update on the last day of her visit Grin

pasic · 31/08/2016 09:38

I'm getting one from Amazon for my cat. She's a bugger when the baby birds are about. Thanks OP.

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Omgkitties · 31/08/2016 09:55

Glad I could be an inspiration pasic

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