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Original poster

MIL has stolen my shoes!

469 replies

ratherbeshowjumping · 26/09/2018 11:43

This is not a joke...!

Historically I've had a very difficult relationship with Satan my MIL. DH pops his head in once a week on his way home from work but we otherwise have little to do with the witch. We get on OK when we do see her.

Last week I had to work away and she did massively help us out by popping in and checking on the puppy.... and since then I cannot find my very, very naice pair of wellies that my lovely DM treated me to.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, DH went in to say hi yesterday eve and my wellies were there, neat by my backdoor. He immediately said "are they showjumpers wellies?", she laughed and said "no, of course they're not." DH then said "oh showjumper has lost hers, exactly the same."
She then laughed and commented how absentminded I am!!

(I am but that's not the point!)

With risk of sounding awful, I do not think she would be familiar with the brand and even if she was, she would have the money to spend £300+ on a pair of wellies.

WWYD? All suggestions appreciated Grin

OP posts:
tumericmasala · 04/10/2018 17:35

Wow she’s crazy!

Fluffyears · 04/10/2018 18:01

Does she think you don’t talk to each other Confused my mil is batshit but yours is off the scale.

BMW6 · 04/10/2018 18:09

Christ, she's a thief AND a fucking LIAR!
Your poor DH. Obviously I feel sorry for you too having this batshit ratbag in your life, but to have her as a mum..........

oldgimmer78 · 04/10/2018 18:10

Missing the point entirely, but was anyone else disappointed to go to the Le Chameau website and just see green wellies? For that sort of money I expected more [DM sadface]

SandAndSea · 04/10/2018 18:34

It seems that she's specifically targeting you: your wellies; your birthday. It's like she's trying to cause trouble between you and your dh.

Clutterbugsmum · 04/10/2018 18:35

Does his mum have any brothers and sister, I'd would be asking if they have noticed any odd behaviour as in the few weeks she took OP expensive wellies and then denied it, and then had a conversation about what you two are doing on X weekend with OP only for to ring you saying the complete opposite.

So you are wondering if she having memory issues and should you take her for a check up with her doctor as her behaviour is getting more worrying and odd.

RedTulip86 · 04/10/2018 18:54

For those of you wanting Le Chams: Brand Alley sometimes has the sale on, I got my limited edition Kew Garden ones for about £60.

RedTulip86 · 04/10/2018 18:59

Oh and OP, your MIL sounds like Satan. Not sure whether a smack round the head with aforementioned wellies would cure her though.

ArrivisteRevolt · 04/10/2018 19:12

This is mad. Does your DH have any siblings?

timeisnotaline · 04/10/2018 19:17

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius
Please can you share what brand your husbands shoes are? My dh destroys things rather than wears them and I haven’t found expensive things last any longer - would LOVE something that genuinely wears!

ohfourfoxache · 04/10/2018 19:18

What the actual fuck?

She really is a piece of work

Knittedfairies · 04/10/2018 19:27

Does she think you and your husband never speak to each other? What a barmpot.

yumyumpoppycat · 04/10/2018 19:42

Sorry haven't read all 9 pages, I hope she is just shit stirring as I would be worried about her behaviour at this stage.

LucieMorningstar · 04/10/2018 19:49

@HumptyNumptyNooNoo

Yes op got the wellies back.

HumptyNumptyNooNoo · 04/10/2018 20:42

@LucieMorningstar thank you !!! What a CF MIL is !!!

ShatnersBassoon · 04/10/2018 20:55

How much did the wellies cost?

LucieMorningstar · 04/10/2018 21:04

@HumptyNumptyNooNoo

I think op needs to go and return the favour with all of her mil’s footwear!!

LucieMorningstar · 04/10/2018 21:04

@ShatnersBassoon

£300.

DunkandEggAgain · 04/10/2018 21:12

Oh shut up Susannah.

GrinGrinGrin

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 04/10/2018 21:32

@timeisnotaline - he wears Churches shoes. You can find them on eBay - dh has bought a number of pairs that are in good condition, and just need a new sole and heel, and are then good as new, at a very good price.

Original poster
ratherbeshowjumping · 05/10/2018 08:12

No, she really does not like me Grin I would love to know the reason but completely suspect it's due to me having the cheek to marry her youngest son.

Yes, has two other DC, both older than DH & both have very, very little to do with her Hmm

A huge whack with the wellies would be a great idea but I'm really worried they would damage the wellies Grin

OP posts:
ohfourfoxache · 05/10/2018 09:08

I imagine stirrups would do a similar job, and are far less likely to be damaged in the process Wink

Aprilislonggone · 05/10/2018 10:48

Hello is that the insurance company? I am after some cover for my wellies against damage caused by impact with a witch!!
Grin

Original poster
ratherbeshowjumping · 05/10/2018 11:28

@ohfourfoxache do you mean still on the leathers? 🤣

@Aprilislonggone I think they do have a years warranty on them 🤔🤔 wonder if witch damage is covered....?

OP posts:
filzma · 05/10/2018 23:44

Haven't read the whole thread but this story made it on the talk show in the US, 'the real'.
(Not sure how to attach but here's the link...)