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With my first world problem-beach hut issue.

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LesleyKnopeIsdope · 15/08/2017 11:05

We've been on the waiting list for a beach for for ages.

A new set are being built and we've been successful in securing a great one.

We were going to buy but I've had to put a hold on it for the following reasons-

I was trying to -using the square footage/floor plans - plan where storage stuff and table/mini kitchen would go etc and asked DH for his help

He's basically dismissed everything and told me that his kayack is going in and that everything else will have to fit around it.

His kayak will only fit it its diagonal and he's refusing to have is hing from the ceiling (which means everyone will have to bend anyway to avoid concussion - there's no permission granted for lockable storage under either.

I asked him is he'd also maintain /paint do essential repairs as he does nothing at home-answer- no im happy just to have somewhere for a kettle and a kayack. No consideration for anyone else or anyone else's enjoyment of it.

I've told him I'm withdrawing from it then- which he's having a huge strop.

I already do every shred of maintencance/work/upkeep on our home he helps with nothing- he has a home office which looks like he's Mr Trebus's protégée ND can just see myself wishing I'd not bothered.

Am I being unreasonable to withdraw (and think £18k for a kayack storage facility because DH is too fucking lazy to take his out of the shed and onto the car) and look elsewhere for myself and he kids?

[edited to correct copy and paste errors at OP's request]

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kittybiscuits · 15/08/2017 22:19

Damn if it was wooden it could be repurposed as fire wood.

LesleyKnopeIsdope · 15/08/2017 22:27

No redeeming features I can think of

I also told him due to insurance reasons he'd not be able to keep the fucker there. He was annoyed about this and I know he will be too lazy to check! Game on!

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Hunkle · 15/08/2017 22:33

LTB Wine

TheweewitchRoz · 15/08/2017 22:52

I'm with Hunkle

PurpleCrazyHorse · 15/08/2017 23:00

Ha ha, brilliant move Lesley

I'd buy it, not tell him the exact date you get the keys, decorate it etc and by the time he can be bothered to even come down with his kayak, it'll already be full. I'd certainly be wondering why I was living with such a dick though; no one is perfect but I'd expect a reasoned discussion at the very least.

MrTrebus · 15/08/2017 23:12

Have only read the OK which mentions me! Just dropping in to say Hey!

Love, Mr Trebus

MrTrebus · 15/08/2017 23:12

*OP

Ceto · 15/08/2017 23:16

I also told him due to insurance reasons he'd not be able to keep the fucker there. He was annoyed about this and I know he will be too lazy to check! Game on!

OP, I'm really liking your style.

StillGotTheTreeUp · 15/08/2017 23:27

Well played op. Well played Grin

LesleyKnopeIsdope · 15/08/2017 23:36

Have also today booked my guy to come in a make fitted seats/storage and a kitchen area all fixed in so he won't be able to move anything in.

Have got him for a week late Sept 👊🏽Boom!

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Nettletheelf · 15/08/2017 23:54

Excellent work, OP.

Am I bad for laughing at your husband? Not at your unfortunate association with him, and its consequences for you and your children, but at his ludicrous behaviour. He is like a big sulky toddler who won't be temporarily parted from his favourite toy. A fecking KAYAK, seriously? A bleeding KAYAK as his number one priority? Did his lip tremble when you gave him the bad news about the insurance?

MothertotheLordsofmisrule · 16/08/2017 00:03

Nice move op!

Just tell your furniture guy that he can use the kayak as workbench for all his sawing and carpentry needs.

No need to be careful with those power tools!!!!

planetclom · 16/08/2017 00:05

Well done

But ages ago you said he deleted your Facebook posts, how? Does he have access to you Facebook account? And if so why? Change your Facebook password and whilst you are at it think about changing your husband.

LesleyKnopeIsdope · 16/08/2017 00:14

Planetclom
No you misunderstood when he posts indulgent wanky "look at me people see how I live?" Selfies

I post ones of him on the sofa asleep scratching his nuts ( I have many as he insists he doesn't ever nap ) with a pithy reply and he deletes my replies so nobody can see .

I'm not good for his social media campaign clearly.

Ideas I've sent the handyman guy.
I'm getting excited again!

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LesleyKnopeIsdope · 16/08/2017 00:16

The kayack storage Wink

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With my first world problem-beach hut issue.
With my first world problem-beach hut issue.
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SnickersWasAHorse · 16/08/2017 00:26

I remember trying to explain the concept of beach huts to some Americans. They couldn't understand it.

He's a bellend op.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 16/08/2017 03:35

Oh I love those OP. Not too twee. And so obviously kayakless.

KickAssAngel · 16/08/2017 03:36

I grew up with each set of grandparents having a beach hut, and my advice would be storage, storage, storage.

It's nice to have a double burner & some work surface - but you can get folding tables/chairs etc.

Things like beach toys, spare clothes, blankets etc all take up more space than you think they will, so have plenty of room for them.

ScissorBow · 16/08/2017 04:41

I love the phrase 'you don't have a kayak problem you have a DH problem' Grin

But well done Lesley on just taking control of the situation and doing what you want with your beach hut.

MrsOverTheRoad · 16/08/2017 05:07

This reminds me of the time my MIL came around with a beautiful vintage cabinet for me. It was painted in this lovely, soft old yellow colour and she'd seen it and knew I'd like it.

She and I brought it in and DH attempted to earmark it to store his fucking PAINT in!

We had a full on row...in front of poor MIL which ended in me storming out as DH placed a can of paint on top of the cabinet.

I won of course. MIL bollocked DH and DH apologised.

That was years ago though...we were in our 20s and more selfish.

Now...well...I can still imagine DH thinking a Kayack could go in the beach hut.

I wouildn't allow it though.

NoFucksImAQueen · 16/08/2017 06:47

I'm so glad you're getting your beach hut op, well played!
On another note though, I do hope one day you leave him. He sounds like he doesn't even like you let alone love you.
You sounds like you've (quite rightly) lost all respect for his lazy, pathetic ass.
You deserve better Flowers

Bumdishcloths · 16/08/2017 07:32

He sounds like a tosser.

Withdraw from the buy. No point having it if you can't enjoy it.

Bumdishcloths · 16/08/2017 07:37

Ah. I see there's been an update, my bad. Yaaaaaay beach hut! Grin

banivani · 16/08/2017 07:56

The interior design challenge programme took on beach huts www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n9jsx

No kayaks. ;) Good move Lesley!

HotelEuphoria · 16/08/2017 07:57

The last picture is glorious. I am seriously envious I have never considered a beach hut because I don't live by the sea but I wish I did now, what a wonderful thing to have x

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