DH stuck on the M5... help!

[NannaNoodleman]

It turns out DH's breakdown cover isn't worth a Mars Bar!

He's broken down on the M4/M5 junction.

They're sending out a recovery truck but he has to tell them where to tow him to which has to be a local garage.

Any recommendations??

I need to get the kids packed into the car to go and pick him up... not quite how any of wanted to spend Friday night.

How did he get through life before he was married?

Crikey there are some really perfect and judgemental people on here!

I particularly liked the one that described it as driving a few hundred miles? Op had repeatedly said it was 160 round trip.., so why embellish the story.

I would have gone and collected him if needs be, so don't think you're odd OP!

Some women on MN dislike their husbands or men for whatever reason.

@Vulpine I expect he got through life like any other person, generally fine, sometimes made mistakes?

I absolutely love men @Vulpine but not the stupid ones

That was for @spanglydangly

@Legomadx2 and a mistake makes someone "stupid"? Jeez it must be great to be perfect, you ever considered giving lessons in it?

OP make sure he has a coat with him next time he goes out, change for the bus and a packed box of snacks.
Bless him.

@speakout I think he probably has just made a mistake and will learn from it, don't you?

Crikey such misandry.

Not misandry at all.

If the same had happened to me I wouldn't expect my OH to drive 160 milesd with kids late on a freezing cold night to "rescue" me. I am perfectly capable of sorting myself out without inconveniencing others- especially my own children. Nothing to do with sex, everything to do with being an adult.

Glad your husband got home without you having to drag your kids out for such a long drive.

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It started at 5.45 is that late?

I wouldn't expect my OH to drive 160 milesd with kids late on a freezing cold night to "rescue" me. I am perfectly capable of sorting myself out without inconveniencing others- especially my own children. Nothing to do with sex, everything to do with being an adult.

That's obviously fine it's up to you. But if I'd gone to collect DH my duties would have been thoroughly done after 80 miles.

But I don't get the drama 'rescue' OTT. 'Freezing cold' do you have a car without a working heater? 'Inconveniencing others' I'd find it more inconvenient tbh if DH was having a lovely lie in in some hotel on a Saturday morning rather than sorting the kids breakfast while I MN.

Glad he got home okay OP without you having to go out, result both ways there

Derbee that isn't what happened though but I guess you're one of those that likes to pick out the bits of information that you can criticise.

It's great to hear your husband is so competent and you're obviously very proud of him.

I don't feel that making a mistake is useless or stupid. We're ok with each other making mistakes, we're ok with our children making mistakes, we're ok supporting each other.

I hope no one in my family ever feels they can't make a mistake or call me for help if they need it... but different strokes and all that!

f the same had happened to me I wouldn't expect my OH to drive 160 milesd with kids late on a freezing cold night to "rescue" me. I am perfectly capable of sorting myself out without inconveniencing others- especially my own children. Nothing to do with sex, everything to do with being an adult.

Freezing cold night is irrelevant, they'd be in a nice warm car! But you f course it adds to the drama for you to be able to say, but it's freezing.... yeah but you're not walking the children to the car 🙄

@NannaNoodleman 100% spot on, I'd call him, he'd call me and the children would call one of us!

That's what we as a family do.

Did you enjoy the mulled wine and has he warmed up yet?

'Freezing cold' do you have a car without a working heater?

His car had broken down on a very busy junction so he stood the other side of the barrier as that's what is advised for safety. Plus, I don't think anyone would sit with their already broken car idling for 4 1/2 hours.

He pretty much fell asleep straight away.

The kids were happy to see him home this morning. So, the poor bigger wasn't allowed a lie in!

Glad he is home safe OP.

If a man refused to go pick up his wife, he’d get flamed to fuck on here.

Exactly @Scotinthenorth he'd be absolutely slaughtered!

Was it the breakdown or Highways or bought him home op, i am confused

The recovery service brought him home. They kept delaying his recovery time and refused to upgrade. Eventually he complained about the wait and how difficult it would be to get home so late at night, so they said they'd take him home for a fee but then waived the fee.

The highways agency brought him a blanket and hand warmers because he'd been waiting so long.

OP you’ve attracted at least three members of the Arsehole Squad; ignore them and enjoy the weekend with your family.

Crikey such misandry

Oh stop making yourself look silly by using a word made up to make women look as if they have more power than men.

Sorry that your lovely and funny thread, as it turned into has been used to complain about women, OP. We see a lot of this nowadays.

I’m sure the poor sod will have a good chuckle later, when you tell him about the passing Mumsnetters. That bed must have felt like luxury after such a cold night and at least you’ve something to wrap the turkey in.

What miserable people on this thread.

I’d call on DH for help. DH would call on me. Thank god we have that reliability.