I’ve been a member of our local WI on and off for years now. I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and that’s fine - I’m not going to kowtow to people. A few years back they voted me out, although I refuse to believe this was a genuine vote; there was definitely something going on behind the scenes.
Anyway, last year I got voted back in. Some people weren’t happy, but one of the older members who had been instrumental in getting me out was, frankly, starting to lose the plot, so a lot of others felt my uncompromising personality was what was needed to take things forward. One of my first tasks on rejoining was to try to get control of the kitty from another member, who I’ll call Dotty. Dotty is convinced it’s up to her to decide what happens to the kitty, but disagree - I’m in a far better position to control it.
Anyway, last week was the flower arranging contest. My arrangement was clearly the best by miles, but Nora, the head judge, is one of the people who has a problem with me, so refused to give me first prize. I was fuming. I deserved that prize and no one else! I decided there and then I didn’t owe any of them any favours and was just going to do what I thought best from now on.
The situation with Dotty and the kitty is getting silly now and people are just refusing to listen to reason. I’ve said I want her out and will do what I have to to make sure it happens. Quite a few of the others are huffing and puffing and saying I’m just causing arguments, but frankly I don’t care anymore. I’m done playing peacemaker.
What I can’t believe is the nerve of Nora and her neighbour, Freda, who have messaged me saying I need to stop this and to make sure we don’t all fall out. After what Nora did to me over the flower arranging prize! I messaged back saying “Since you decided not to give me the prize, even though I REALLY deserved it, I don’t feel like I have to worry about keeping the peace anymore.” I know it will cause ructions, but who cares? I’m right and they’re wrong!
AIBU?