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Is this CF’ery or am I just a mean spirited old grump.

408 replies

Missymisenthrope · 05/09/2021 12:28

I’ve lost perspective on this so am hoping you’ll all put me straight. I live on a street that leads down to a train station and is close to town so residents require parking permits. We can also pay extra (£12 per year) for a visitors permit. My next door neighbours moved in about seven years ago and since then they have borrowed my visitors permit EVERY single time they have visitors, which is most weekends. I live alone and they are a family with small children, they get a lot more visitors than me. I’ve made the odd comment about getting their own permit but they always laugh it off with things like ‘oh I know, we’re terrible with admin’ etc. I know for a fact it’s not a question of money for them, I think they just can’t be bothered when they can use mine all the time. Incidentally, they very often knock the door for me to ‘lend’ them milk/sugar/store cupboard ingredients. It’s really getting to the point where I feel like refusing to lend it to them anymore because I feel resentful about it. Is that silly?
My question is, AIBU to feel this is cheeky or am I just being a mean spirited cow? If I’m not using it what’s the problem etc.

OP posts:
FenceSplinters · 05/09/2021 19:38

Well done OP!

Missymisenthrope · 05/09/2021 19:46

They’ve only borrowed one from some other poor neighbour! Not sure who but as their visitors car is parked opposite my house, I’ve just seen the wife and friend put it on the dashboard. God knows how many doors they knocked or what they said! I just couldn’t do anything like that! Also, to echo previous posters, who could be arsed with all this for the sake of an online form and 12 pounds!!

OP posts:
thelastgoldeneagle · 05/09/2021 19:47

Well done, op!! You're not a pushover; they're CFs who have taken advantage of your kind nature.

GoogleWhacked · 05/09/2021 19:50

Well done OP! Sorry to hear that they found some other patsy Sad

category12 · 05/09/2021 19:51

They're that other neighbour's problem now Grin

Newestname002 · 05/09/2021 19:54

So very well done @Missymisenthrope!! Doing things like saying "No" and meaning it, is so hard the first time, but you were fantastic! 👏🏻 👏🏻 And it gets easier all the time.

Also now they know you CAN say No they'll be less likely to ask again for "the pass" or anything else - it keep your guard up as they, obviously, have thick skins. That applies to constant "borrowing" of your groceries, and everything else. They've had seven years out of you - that's more than enough. 🌹

ChargingBuck · 05/09/2021 20:04

Ha ha OP, at being thrilled with yourself - I'm thrilled for you too!

PicardyRose · 05/09/2021 20:12

Well done Smile

SweetBabyCheeses99 · 05/09/2021 20:20

I wouldn’t assume they’re being lazy or taking advantage. I think there could well be a rule from the council that means they don’t qualify.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 05/09/2021 20:21

Excellent work Missy!!

BlusteryLake · 05/09/2021 20:23

@SweetBabyCheeses99

I wouldn’t assume they’re being lazy or taking advantage. I think there could well be a rule from the council that means they don’t qualify.
Oh give over. I am sure they would have been quick to point that out if so.
JamieNorthlife · 05/09/2021 20:29

Well done!!! Glitterball

"Are we thought you were out Missy, we knocked earlier to get the pass’
They are really cheeky , he referred to as " the pass" ... like if is his property.

They may be funny with you for a while. Im wondering if you will miss them much?

ChargingBuck · 05/09/2021 20:35

OP to CF this evening:

Is this CF’ery or am I just a mean spirited old grump.
EatSprayGlove · 05/09/2021 20:43

@Missymisenthrope

I’ve just been out in the garden and what has been merriment all afternoon has now turned into hushed tones! I know they’re talking about me! I don’t care! I’m thrilled with myself!
So vicariously proud of this!
Muchasgracias · 05/09/2021 20:46

@SweetBabyCheeses99

I wouldn’t assume they’re being lazy or taking advantage. I think there could well be a rule from the council that means they don’t qualify.
If they can’t get a pass because they don’t qualify and have continued using the OPs pass regularly for 7 yrs without once offering to pay for it, then they are still taking advantage.
QuizzlyBear · 05/09/2021 21:02

YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!

Well done, OP! 👏

Missymisenthrope · 05/09/2021 21:11

Thank you everyone, I’m still feeling thoroughly pleased with myself. To reply to previous posts, I can’t think why they wouldn’t qualify for one. I have never heard of that. Plus they qualify for the residents permit as they have one of those. It’s exactly the same process, fill in online form, attach photos or files with proof of address, make payment online. As far as I am aware, having lived here for many years, as long as you live in the permit area, you can purchase one. I also think with the many excuses they have come up with over the years as to why they absolutely have to borrow it, if they didn’t qualify for some reason, they would have told me.

OP posts:
lljkk · 05/09/2021 21:15

Well done, Missymisenthrope

Missymisenthrope · 05/09/2021 21:16

How marvellous would it be if I had the courage to just open the door and boom ‘you shall not pass’ into their faces! Alas, I’ve been just about as brave as I can manage today. Ah well never say never!

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billy1966 · 05/09/2021 21:19

Well done OP.

Delighted for you.

Standing up for yourself is a wonderful feeling.

Flowers
Notaroadrunner · 05/09/2021 21:27

That's great @Missymisenthrope Don't lend anything to them again. Now that you've said No once, it will be much easier to say it again to them and anyone else who likes to take advantage of your good nature.

TimeIhadaNameChange · 05/09/2021 21:30

Amazing update!

FangsForTheMemory · 05/09/2021 21:34

Now I really really want to know what they were saying in hushed tones.

bigbaggyeyes · 05/09/2021 21:44

Well done op. From one people pleaser doormat to another I'm thrilled for you

Noshowlomo · 05/09/2021 21:45

I wonder if they’ve moved on to next neighbour now.. as in they won’t bother you at all?
If you see them regularly going to someone else’s house then I’d give them a knock and tell them they’re in for 7 years of this !!