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Hen do - genuinely don’t know what to do

134 replies

UhhOhhh · 11/08/2018 00:15

It’s my sisters hen do coming up. She wants to get a country cottage with hot tub, spend the evening with close friends, get pissed, next day go for walk, have nice lunch, go home. That’s fine.

The date it’s been arranged for is the date I fly back from our family holiday. Original plan was to get somewhere about 2-3 hours away from our city, which would mean me leaving straight from the airport by train when we land. I was fine with this, not too much bother, it’s my sister and would be worth the hassle to celebrate with her.

Now today I find out from her friend organising it that the hen location has changed to the other side of the country. Meaning after I land from my family holiday, travelling by various trains and buses for 8+ hours. I won’t get there until around 9pm maybe later, by which time they’ll be pissed and I’ll be knackered.

AIBU to think about not going? Potentially really upsetting my sister?

OP posts:
Lizzie48 · 12/08/2018 07:29

I'm really glad your sister stepped in. Hope you all have a great time on the Hen Do. Smile

Bekstar · 12/08/2018 17:48

Search on www.cottages.com an amazing site an you can adapt your search for just what you want.

Notreallyhappy · 12/08/2018 20:25

Tell your sister you can't go and arrange something special for the both of you...I went on this type of hen a few months back...it was a nightmare.

manicmij · 13/08/2018 00:16

Wouldnt bother going. You will be exhausted by the time you get there. Those who have organised the hen do obviously haven't bothered to consider how you will get there. Seems they aren't really expecting you to attend

Excited0803 · 13/08/2018 10:21

Great that it got resolved!

kateandme · 13/08/2018 14:04

purely being nosy let us know ifyou pick any of these?! ;)

whatwouldkeithRichardsdo2 · 13/08/2018 14:08

I'd go if I had a sister. A friend of mine's sister got knocked down by a bus yesterday in Melbourne. Just go. Life is bloody short.

kateandme · 13/08/2018 14:11

oh glad it got sorted.maybe go in gushing a bit for the organiser olive branch at how excellently she organised it as it must have been madness!

ilovechocolate07 · 14/08/2018 09:31

I wouldn't go. We live 5+ hours away from families and that is enough of a journey even when staying for a weekend. 8h after a holiday is ridiculous and.... hate to say this but it's only a hen do.

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