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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:34

...I went out with the wee man and the dogs about 7.30am and it was grey, cloudy and far cooler than yesterday. There was even a cool breeze! I was starting to get my hopes up for some of the wet stuff :D.

Now the sun is streaming through the window and all the clouds are gone. Pah.

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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 22:12

She's 59 and no, no disability.

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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 20:18

I wonder if she'll ever change, or if I'll ever change my opinion of her :\:. It actually makes me quite sad hearing that you can't wait - I'm starting to realise DS and I are missing out on a whole extended family and it is sad. Ironically, my ex-in-laws were amazing! I'm disappointed I won't get to enjoy the companionship of a MIL and DS won't get to enjoy his cousins and aunts and uncles, because we rarely see them. Normally I love having visitors and was brought up to offer the best in hospitality to people staying in our house, but I just can't bring myself to do it with her and I definitely don't ever look forward to seeing her. I know part of this is because the woman just doesn't understand the meaning of the word hospitality when it's her house but abuses it in other people's, but part of it is also that I simply can't stand her and don't want to show her my best side (childish, I know). I keep trying to remind myself that my grandmother would have insisted I be the better person and not change who I am because she's so awful, but my grandmother - sadly - isn't here to keep nagging me! In other news, it was ridiculously hot and humid again on our morning walk today. Yuck. Enough of the summer already. How old is your MIL and is she disabled?

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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 19:15

If she stayed as long as that I'd be on your doorstep with a suitcase and travel cot :D.

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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 14:55

Medium storm (?) season starts 5th October according to the calendar in my sailing club (who've organised camping for the 7th :)) Super. MIL arrives on the 6th and I'm under strict instructions from the doctor not to lift a finger and keep my feet up. What on earth will the lovely lady do with herself for ten days?! :D Luckily its only 10 days! For a minute then I was scared she'd still be there Nov 11th! :D

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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 10:39

I wonder if she'll ever change, or if I'll ever change my opinion of her :\:. It actually makes me quite sad hearing that you can't wait - I'm starting to realise DS and I are missing out on a whole extended family and it is sad. Ironically, my ex-in-laws were amazing! I'm disappointed I won't get to enjoy the companionship of a MIL and DS won't get to enjoy his cousins and aunts and uncles, because we rarely see them. Normally I love having visitors and was brought up to offer the best in hospitality to people staying in our house, but I just can't bring myself to do it with her and I definitely don't ever look forward to seeing her. I know part of this is because the woman just doesn't understand the meaning of the word hospitality when it's her house but abuses it in other people's, but part of it is also that I simply can't stand her and don't want to show her my best side (childish, I know). I keep trying to remind myself that my grandmother would have insisted I be the better person and not change who I am because she's so awful, but my grandmother - sadly - isn't here to keep nagging me! In other news, it was ridiculously hot and humid again on our morning walk today. Yuck. Enough of the summer already.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:36

Lol. Sorry DC, but I have to laugh. I'd go with the plan of a driver to drive her up and down betweent all the Emirates. Should keep her busy and be worth every penny even if you are paying ;-) My MIL arrives on the 9th and I can't wait. Sorry, bet that doesn't help but if it's any consolation, I used to hate her and dread her visits too.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:03

What about a cheap hired driver for the week to take her around and be at her beck an call? Maybe there is some little man out there wanting petrol money ea day. See reference to taxi drivers. She won't pay for it and ain't no way I'm shelling out.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:40

What about a cheap hired driver for the week to take her around and be at her beck an call? Maybe there is some little man out there wanting petrol money ea day. and you could always slip him a few hundred dirhams to go via AD or Fuj on the way back :D

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:29

What about a cheap hired driver for the week to take her around and be at her beck an call? Maybe there is some little man out there wanting petrol money ea day.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:28

What about a cheap hired driver for the week to take her around and be at her beck an call? Maybe there is some little man out there wanting petrol money ea day.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:25

Hey, I like my car! :D

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:06

Give her they keys to your car and show her the door? Lmao ahhhh that would be hilarious

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 20:00

at least you have EW...... i foresee a few DMIL threads

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:55

My doctor has said no unnecessary running around and feet up for the rest of it, so she's on her own. But of course she won't pay for taxis, and won't take the chance they'll get lost (neurotic is not the word), so she'll be under my feet the whole time. Ah well, I warned DH!

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:52

Put yourself on bedrest for the remainder of your pregnancy.... send her to Spinney's in a taxi and let her make herself usefull..... <em>edited by Princess_I on 03/10/2011</em>

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:48

Oh, and she did nothing but complain about how expensive everything was even though we'd paid for her ticket with our air miles and she barely put her hand in her pocket once. Grrr! I need to stop moaning about her now or my BP will go through the roof.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:47

She came last year when I was 8 months pregnant with DS. She sat on her backside and expected me to run around after her even though I was still working full time, and she also expected to be taken around and shown the sights of Dubai even when I was exhausted. One night, when I had to work late then came home and did all the housework and cooked her dinner, she actually stood there and let me mop around her feet as she was putting a DVD into the player to watch. So yes, she is, sadly.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:43

Because she's a selfish cow with no consideration for anyone other than herself. I wonder if DH would mind if I upped sticks and moved to your house while she's here? :D is she really that bad?

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:34

I'm sure he wouldn't :)

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:21

Because she's a selfish cow with no consideration for anyone other than herself. I wonder if DH would mind if I upped sticks and moved to your house while she's here? :D

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 19:12

I've got kids who can amuse a toddler so no worries there. You can walk on the beach which is spitting distance away and forget the MIL exists. Why is she coming now when you're so close to having your baby, and while it's still so hot? and yeah, the evenings are still pretty sticky :(

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 18:55

So I went out with the wee man and the dogs this evening and I felt like I was walking around in a sauna again. Huh? Is it me or is this d*mn humidity clinging on this year?

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 10:32

Either of those sound like good options! Do you like toddlers?! The really ridiculous thing is that way back in March I suggested she come in April or May when I still had enough energy to take her around. DH said that was too short notice. Then I suggested she come in December so she could meet her new grandchild. No to that one too. So, I have no sympathy. I warned him she'd be bored and she will be. First moan about being bored and he's getting it with both barrels for giving in and letting her come.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 10:06

Check into a hotel while she's here? Come up and stay with me?

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:49

Wait on my every command? Er, no. That would mean being helpful. The woman's never cooked me a meal in more than six years and has probably made me about five cups of tea and one round of toast. And p*** off and leave me in peace? I wish! Sadly we live in Al Waha and a) she'll have a panic attack if the taxi driver gets lost and b) she won't pay for taxis. Any other suggestions welcome :D.

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:44

Wait on your every command...? :) Or p*** off out and leave you in peace?

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Medium storm (?) season starts 5th October according to the calendar in my sailing club (who've organised camping for the 7th :)) Super. MIL arrives on the 6th and I'm under strict instructions from the doctor not to lift a finger and keep my feet up. What on earth will the lovely lady do with herself for ten days?! :D

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:41

Just been out and still thought it was humid! dpends which direction I was going in though. Breeze was nice, when it was there!

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:40

Medium storm (?) season starts 5th October according to the calendar in my sailing club (who've organised camping for the 7th :))

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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 09:38

It was lovely, wasn't it? I was surprised at the really cool breeze that was coming from the land, not the sea. Oh well, I suppose my washing will dry now at least... You've just reminded me I need to get off my backside and go put it out... ta! Ah well, it's coming into storm season if we have any such thing. We'll get one sooner or later!

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