To say no?

[caitbake]

Me and two friends are going away on Saturday to Edinburgh to a show,it's a 3 hour drive from us,the show starts at 8pm.
My friend is taking her car and we are each driving a hour each.
She says il pick you up at 9am,I say can you make it 9.30 am as my sons dad can't pick him up till then.
She says "no I want to beat the traffic"
I said "30 mins is hardly going to make a lot of difference"
She says "well il get there slightly after 9"
There's nothing I can do,I won't be ready till 9.30am
I ask what's the plan when we get there and she says they are going to have a couple of hours napping in hotel.
So rushing and we aren't even exploring.
Aibu here?
I've said 3 times I can't be ready till 9.30 am
I'm not doing it to be awkward.

Lweji Yeah it’s a bit strange but they have Good Friday off too!

OP just get the train!

School are always off for the first two weeks in April regardless of when Easter falls.

Get the train! I've driven to Edinburgh and it is not a great city for driving in. The city centre is very expensive for parking and even so it is difficult to find a nearby space. Getting there by train, on the other hand, was a joy. Waverley Station is right on Princes Street, so you exit right into the city centre. And it's a beautiful city to walk around.

Seriously - get the train. Suggest they do too.

We are not back for a full week until 13th May as Fri 19th Mon 22nd Fri 3rd and Mon 6th are holidays.

I used to live in Edinburgh. Guess what I never did...learn to drive. Didn't need to. Too much hassle. Parking is a nightmare. Plenty of buses and taxis. Easily walkable a lot of the time, if you're reasonably fit (there are a few steep hills).

Your friend sounds like hard work btw. Who splits a 3 hour journey into 3 separate drivers?!

But Easter is one week after the two week break if that's the case. It doesn't make sense.

There’s a set two week to regulate term length. On the years the Easter Friday and Monday don’t fall in it they are off those days as well.

I would really like to look around the castle
Is it far from princess street

No, it’s walkable. Most places in Edinburgh are.

It won't take 3 hrs to get to Edinburgh, especially on a Saturday.

What traffic is she expecting to hit?

She sounds very precious

This is off topic but why does liking sleep make you a snowflake?

I would get the train OP. Say if you can't pick me up at 9:30 which is my only option, I don't mind getting the train as it's easier for you

Nope. Princes St Gardens split the Royal Mile and Princes St. Everything is easy to walk to.

The Castle and Old Town on one side and New Town and main shopping on Princes Street on other. Use the gardens are your reference point.

The Dungeon is fun too if you find the castle boring and pricey. Don't forget Holyrood Palace is at the bottom of the Mile and you may prefer that.

I like the Old Town best for exploring, cafes and food.

Omg! I would just say 'no worries I'll take the train then as I've already said I won't be ready before 9:30 see you there!'

I have a feeling she will come back and agree to 9:30 after all, as it will mean she will have to fork out more on petrol / do more driving (so confused why one person can't drive for 3 hours?!)

That's utter madness.

Tell her to jog on and take the train. Edinburgh is lovely, you'll have fun

so confused why one person can't drive for 3 hours?!

I know I'm a it extreme but I hate driving especially in unfamiliar places and 3 hours would be exhausting for me. I'd much rather pay all the petrol (and buy everyone a drink) if they were willing to do the driving for me. I agree though for most people it's not a huge deal.

Edinburgh from Newcastle is a straightforward drive - up the A1 as everyone says, though you can do A69/Jedburgh for a scenic route (neither goes anywhere near Carlisle - are you going to Edinburgh or Glasgow?)

Train would be a great option if you want to have a relaxing journey and is only 1 1/2 hrs

Edinburgh is lovely to vist - we're goung (from Newcastle!) in a couple of weeks

*going

I also say get the train. You come out right in the centre of Edinburgh and so can have a lovely wander round on your own. Your friend sounds like massively hard work. And also a bit thick. Her entire way of thinking is totally irrational! Via Carlisle indeed! FFS.

The Castle is lovely. Catacombs are fascinating if you get time. They also do an excellent line in ghost walks in Edinburgh! Everything is walkable. Have a fab time!

Why are you going so early if the concert isn't until 8pm! Go at 10am then you will definitely miss rush hour!

I know ...even if we set off at 11 we would be there by 2 ish latest.
I'm deffo going to have a mooch around.
I know I'm a looser but everywhere I go I like to get a fridge magnet ...so I'm on the hunt

Totally missing point of thread but I'm also going to a show on sat in Edinburgh and I'm wondering if it's the same show🤔 coughs spice girls the musical coughs

Also you will find a fridge magnet in the many many tourist shops of the royal mile or one of the ones on princes st

Off the topic but is your ex going to take care of his DC after working a full night shift?
And as for car friend she is perfectly entitled to go when she wants and you are equally entitled to say l will take the train later.

I would definitely be getting the train! At least that will go the direct way not via Carlisle.... It's a beautiful journey right by the coast.

God I'd just take the train. And do whatever I wanted - no one would be telling me I wasn't allowed to go into a shop.

I think @Bluntness has actually mellowed over the years, tbh.

Nice of your ex to look after your boy after a night shift tho
I mean that in a nice way