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To think this is really inconvenient ?

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darkcloudlooming · 04/12/2017 17:24

So national grid are replacing the gas pipes on my street and in my home.. ( why don't people just stick to the saying if it's not broken don't fix it!) so today is 'my appointment' for them to come and disconnect my gas to do this. So I had to allow them in at 8am this morning ( I told them to come back at 9 as I said I had breakfast and kids to get off at school) so they came and disconnected it and now I have to wait all evening between 4pm-8pm for them to restore my gas supply. So they could come at any point whilst I'm cooking and I will have to cook tea ( gas cupboard is in my kitchen next to my cooker in a cupboard!)
So now my kids will have to eat their tea whilst having strangers come in and out of the house. It's annoyed me! And we have had no hot water all day!
Am I being unreasonable to think this is inconvenient and unacceptable ?

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darkcloudlooming · 05/12/2017 12:49

And to be honest.. I agree with you all. I think I overreacted a little and I understand they are doing a important job and a hard job. I get that the work need doing. I think I was just stressed out because Monday was our day to do things that we needed to get done and I was stuck in all weekend and needed to get out and didn't want to be tied to the house because of this and then I didn't want to be having to have someone on the house whilst I'm cooking and Sorting kids out..life is already stressful as it is! Maybe you all don't get it, fair enough but I find life stressful as it is without this added pressure!

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Roussette · 05/12/2017 12:52

dark I'm sure it's dawning on you that 'these things happen'. I do get that you don't want strangers in the house, I hate it but accept it willingly because at the end of it I'll have something fixed or decorated (just had a decorater in). It's worth it in the end so just cut them a bit of slack.

PuppyMonkey · 05/12/2017 12:54

Glad it's all sorted now OP. TBF maybe they didn't understand your bins system ( grey bin WTF?) - don't be too harsh on them.

What did happen to your DH yesterday BTW. DId he help you at all?

MERLYPUSSEDOFF · 05/12/2017 13:09

Can I suggest you buy some Heinz cuppa soups for the next time (tomato is lush), With a cheese sandwich dipped in it makes an acceptable tea,
Complain to the gas company if you think you'll get anywhere.
Ask the workmen nicely and they might throw their rubbish into someone else's bin or in the street?

allthgoodusernamesaretaken · 05/12/2017 14:39

You were only told on Sunday, that they needed access to your house on Monday? IF that's true, I sympathise, but ....

if that's the case, why not mention it earlier?

and I don't think it's true anyway

PersianCatLady · 05/12/2017 14:48

Didn't expect anyone that late at all! He said I was missed out on the list and can't understand why
I totally can understand why.

You wasted their time in the morning by sending them away at 8:00 and then they decided to waste your time at 22:00.

Maybe think next time on how to treat people to get the service you want.

marymoosmum · 05/12/2017 17:28

Inconvenient yes, unnaceptable no.

Mrsdraper1 · 05/12/2017 17:33

OP, I seriously think you need to think about why you got so worked up about this seemingly fairly minor thing.

Also why post in AIBU if you then absolutely cannot accept you may have been a teeny tiny bit? Usually people suspect they may be a tad unreasonable, that's why they ask.

You sound very stressed and I wonder if something else is going on in your life that has made you so anxious and worked up about this.
It was inconvenient for sure but not the end of the world and tbh I think you were a bit unfair to the workmen about the bin. It's a one off and not like they are there for 3 months building an extension.

PolarBearkshire · 05/12/2017 17:35

Oh come on
Not everyone can accomodate your meal times
Not a big deal
Chill

Hednesforder · 05/12/2017 17:36

I agree with everyone else, YABU. Gas safety is not something to be taken lightly and they are only doing their job.

DailyMailReadersAreThick · 05/12/2017 17:38

Why do you keep talking about 'ppl'? Is it really so hard to type a few vowels?

KEF411 · 05/12/2017 17:39

YABU, for all the reasons listed above. Be grateful that this service is being provided. Be grateful that every other day of the week you can have hot water and hot meals. Which is more than a Syrian family living in a refugee camp can have. Count your blessings.

GerdaLovesLili · 05/12/2017 17:41

'Twas on a Monday morning that the gasman came to call...

NoHunsHereHun · 05/12/2017 17:43

OP is projecting because her DH failed to help on his day off - as others pointed out one could have stayed with the workers at 8 while the other did school run, but my guess he wasn't offering so she's taken it out on everyone else. Pop psych 101.

Tokillamockingalan · 05/12/2017 17:45

Wow. First world problems.

russianwife · 05/12/2017 17:46

Yes - like it happens everyday duh!! Be undisturbed by them never again.

prettypetal · 05/12/2017 17:47

I really can’t believe you’ve posted this. Totally unnecessary whining. It needs to be done. Simple as.

PeapodBurgundy · 05/12/2017 17:47

They're not unreasonable for doing the work. You're not unreasonable for finding it inconvenient.

Aurora87 · 05/12/2017 17:47

YANBUYABUR (you are not being unreasonable you are being utterly ridiculous)

Sarahrellyboo1987 · 05/12/2017 17:49

You are being unreasonable and your kids will be just fine eating with the Gas man around! Get a grip

jellyjellabi · 05/12/2017 17:49

Yabvu - it’s an inconvenience but we’re lucky to have piped gas, in some places they don’t have that luxury. I think you need to get things into perspective op

aspoonfulofyourownmedicine · 05/12/2017 17:53

YABU

My meter was recently identified as 'against regulation' due to the lead piping and something else attached to it. It had to be removed but another problem meant that had to be moved outside of my property and placed in a meter box.

I had no gas for a full day, no shower/bath. Thankfully I have an electric cooker, however would've eaten something else like beans on toast that could be done in a microwave if not. I had no heating. My front garden was dug up for the pipes to be relayed, my laminate flooring was muddy. It was cold and damp outside, but instead I offered tea/coffee and a toilet, and didn't moan once at the lads that were there only to do a job. I value my family's lives more than a muddy floor and no gas for a day!

There is no need to be awkward or obstructive. Oh and my DS isn't scarred for life because of the 9 random blokes that kept turning up on my doorstep either Hmm Hmm

Abbylee · 05/12/2017 17:56

It is not the end of the world, why not make it fun? Like a pizza picnic? Do not take it personally, they are doing their job?

neveradullmoment99 · 05/12/2017 17:56

A take away? Great excuse for it.

Originalfoogirl · 05/12/2017 17:57

I asked if hey could cone back just a little later

This has changed from “I told them to come back at 9”. And with all your other posts I’m on fairly safe ground when I believe that’s what you actually said.

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