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Old Nov 10th 2009 | 11:04 pm
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My parents arrive today for a 3 week visit ( I've been trying for years to get them to come for 2, they usually come for 4 so this is the compromise) I've been up sonce 5:00am dusting things that don't need to be dusted, as despite my mum's cries of..you didn't need to go to all this trouble, it's only us..I know that if I don't go to all this trouble I'll be in trouble!!
So I'm trying to think positive thoughts and I know I should feel really lucky that I still have 2 parents and that they're willing to travel all this way to see us and they won't be around forever...I'll keep you posted on how it goes this time...hoping to last a least a few days before they start driving me up the wall
 
Old Nov 10th 2009 | 11:59 pm
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Originally Posted by lisa67

My parents arrive today for a 3 week visit ( I've been trying for years to get them to come for 2, they usually come for 4 so this is the compromise) I've been up sonce 5:00am dusting things that don't need to be dusted, as despite my mum's cries of..you didn't need to go to all this trouble, it's only us..I know that if I don't go to all this trouble I'll be in trouble!!
So I'm trying to think positive thoughts and I know I should feel really lucky that I still have 2 parents and that they're willing to travel all this way to see us and they won't be around forever...I'll keep you posted on how it goes this time...hoping to last a least a few days before they start driving me up the wall
Good luck!
 
Old Nov 11th 2009 | 12:31 am
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Good luck!
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Old Nov 11th 2009 | 1:23 am
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Ditto - best of British!

At least you'll be able to rant here if you need to (just don't get your Mum & Dad signed up!)

I'm sure you'll have lots of fun
 
Old Nov 11th 2009 | 2:24 am
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Default Re: It's that time of year again..!!

Originally Posted by lisa67

My parents arrive today for a 3 week visit ( I've been trying for years to get them to come for 2, they usually come for 4 so this is the compromise) I've been up sonce 5:00am dusting things that don't need to be dusted, as despite my mum's cries of..you didn't need to go to all this trouble, it's only us..I know that if I don't go to all this trouble I'll be in trouble!!
So I'm trying to think positive thoughts and I know I should feel really lucky that I still have 2 parents and that they're willing to travel all this way to see us and they won't be around forever...I'll keep you posted on how it goes this time...hoping to last a least a few days before they start driving me up the wall
Good luck You'll just have to lock yourself away in your room with your laptop and the goodies they bring for a few hours each day.
 
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Default Re: It's that time of year again..!!

Originally Posted by lisa67

My parents arrive today for a 3 week visit ( I've been trying for years to get them to come for 2, they usually come for 4 so this is the compromise) I've been up sonce 5:00am dusting things that don't need to be dusted, as despite my mum's cries of..you didn't need to go to all this trouble, it's only us..I know that if I don't go to all this trouble I'll be in trouble!!
So I'm trying to think positive thoughts and I know I should feel really lucky that I still have 2 parents and that they're willing to travel all this way to see us and they won't be around forever...I'll keep you posted on how it goes this time...hoping to last a least a few days before they start driving me up the wall
Good luck Lisa
Hope the visit goes well, just keep telling yourself that "they will be going home"! I am going to be having the Inlaws here just after Christmas, they are only here for 5 days, so I'm hoping to keep my 'cool' for that long

Yes, you are lucky to still have both your parents still around, I wish I had mine, I do understand that I would probably feel just the same as you though, if they were, if it gets too much for you, go for a walk or get in the shower and 'scream'
 
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Default Re: It's that time of year again..!!

Originally Posted by lisa67

My parents arrive today for a 3 week visit ( I've been trying for years to get them to come for 2, they usually come for 4 so this is the compromise) I've been up sonce 5:00am dusting things that don't need to be dusted, as despite my mum's cries of..you didn't need to go to all this trouble, it's only us..I know that if I don't go to all this trouble I'll be in trouble!!
So I'm trying to think positive thoughts and I know I should feel really lucky that I still have 2 parents and that they're willing to travel all this way to see us and they won't be around forever...I'll keep you posted on how it goes this time...hoping to last a least a few days before they start driving me up the wall
Remember wine is your friend - my in-laws have just announced that they are coming from 1st - 29th June next year - I get a strange twitch in my left eye every time I think about it but plan to be at least partially inebriated 98% of the time. Good Luck !
 
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Originally Posted by ChocolateBabz
Remember wine is your friend - my in-laws have just announced that they are coming from 1st - 29th June next year - I get a strange twitch in my left eye every time I think about it but plan to be at least partially inebriated 98% of the time. Good Luck !
Plenty of warning, you could have moved twice by then, they will never find you!
 
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Put 'em on FB and let 'em loose on the games.
 
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Put 'em on FB and let 'em loose on the games.
need more MW family members Cind?
 
Old Nov 11th 2009 | 4:27 am
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Originally Posted by sime303
need more MW family members Cind?
No, I'm good, but Castle Age and Pirates could use some beefing up.
 
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Best of luck Lisa! Hope the visit goes well - Keep Calm and Carry on

After our summer of constant visitors from June until the end of August we have put a ban on visitors next year. My sanity is on the edge as it is
 
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Best of luck Lisa! Hope the visit goes well - Keep Calm and Carry on

After our summer of constant visitors from June until the end of August we have put a ban on visitors next year. My sanity is on the edge as it is
Hopefully next year, you'll have a job and no time off.
 
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Originally Posted by sime303
Hopefully next year, you'll have a job and no time off.
I guess getting a job would be the better of two evils
 
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Originally Posted by ChocolateBabz
Remember wine is your friend - my in-laws have just announced that they are coming from 1st - 29th June next year - I get a strange twitch in my left eye every time I think about it but plan to be at least partially inebriated 98% of the time. Good Luck !


Right when Hurricane season starts......could be interesting
 


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