Anyone else's wife faff about un-necessarily?

Anyone else's wife faff about un-necessarily?

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Pit Pony

8,803 posts

122 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Hondashark said:
donkmeister said:
Pit Pony said:
The opposite of my (aspergers) nephew.

On his arrival, he says what time he will leave.
That time arrives, he walks to the hall, puts his shoes on, pops his head back un the lounge, and says, bye then. And he's out the door and down the road.
Once I was in the kitchen for a few moments and he'd gone. At exactly the time he said he'd go.
The perfect house guest!
I wish I could do that, I hate trying to leave.
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.

This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.

Pit Pony

8,803 posts

122 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.

This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
I'm off to work (from home) see you all later.

Cobnapint

8,643 posts

152 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Speed 3 said:
Dr Murdoch said:
Sorry to continue down the washing rabbit hole, but in terms of energy, would if be best to wash in the evening, and then set the dryer over night? Rather than wash overnight and then need to use the dryer during the AM peak?
Tumble dryers are a safety hazard, wholly inefficient and wreck clothes - I wouldn't want one running when I'm asleep.
Washing machines too. I used to do mine overnight many years ago but after reading some horror stories I like to be wide awake whilst washing and drying now, so do it during the day. I never go out while they're on either.

snuffy

9,924 posts

285 months

Wednesday 20th March
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"I'm just off for a st", try saying that and see what she says!

Cotty

39,678 posts

285 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.

This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Wouldn't it be considered rude if someone just got up and walked out of a room and not return for at least an hour?

CanAm

9,310 posts

273 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.

This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
On the other hand, whenever I left the room, my wife would always ask me where was I going or what was I doing.......

Gigamoons

17,760 posts

201 months

Wednesday 20th March
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CanAm said:
On the other hand, whenever I left the room, my wife would always ask me where was I going or what was I doing.......
Likewise!

daqinggregg

1,631 posts

130 months

Wednesday 20th March
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I have the opposite of this, Mrs DG will be sat less than a couple of metres away and ask “What are you doing?” I’m tempted to reply “Furiously …”, but always think the better of it.

Monkeylegend

26,546 posts

232 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.

This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
But you just have.

Hondashark

370 posts

31 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Is it just me that feels that, unless you're poorly, having a meal in bed is a bit wierd.

Pit Pony

8,803 posts

122 months

Wednesday 20th March
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snuffy said:
"I'm just off for a st", try saying that and see what she says!
I'm not Jim Royle.


daqinggregg

1,631 posts

130 months

Wednesday 20th March
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I’m trying to get my round ‘having an evening meal in bed’. I know some people have breakfast in bed, while I don’t, I can understand it, nice lay in at the weekend, romantic morning etc.

Evening meal? WTF do you eat? It must be difficult with all the condiments; after an evening meal, I want to be active. Genuine question.

HTP99

22,668 posts

141 months

Wednesday 20th March
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daqinggregg said:
I’m trying to get my round ‘having an evening meal in bed’. I know some people have breakfast in bed, while I don’t, I can understand it, nice lay in at the weekend, romantic morning etc.

Evening meal? WTF do you eat? It must be difficult with all the condiments; after an evening meal, I want to be active. Genuine question.
Lol, eating in bed in general is just odd.

Dohnut

536 posts

47 months

Wednesday 20th March
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HTP99 said:
daqinggregg said:
I’m trying to get my round ‘having an evening meal in bed’. I know some people have breakfast in bed, while I don’t, I can understand it, nice lay in at the weekend, romantic morning etc.

Evening meal? WTF do you eat? It must be difficult with all the condiments; after an evening meal, I want to be active. Genuine question.
Lol, eating in bed in general is just odd.
And more difficult.

57Ford

4,113 posts

135 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Some people can be a little limited by a long-standing health condition so rather than them eating alone, perhaps their partner may choose to eat alongside them. Just saying…

trickywoo

11,926 posts

231 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Hondashark said:
Is it just me that feels that, unless you're poorly, having a meal in bed is a bit wierd.
Its weird AF unless you are in hospital.

Gigamoons

17,760 posts

201 months

Wednesday 20th March
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trickywoo said:
Hondashark said:
Is it just me that feels that, unless you're poorly, having a meal in bed is a bit wierd.
Its weird AF unless you are in hospital.
Have to agree

dave123456

1,859 posts

148 months

Wednesday 20th March
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Gigamoons said:
trickywoo said:
Hondashark said:
Is it just me that feels that, unless you're poorly, having a meal in bed is a bit wierd.
Its weird AF unless you are in hospital.
Have to agree
Many years ago my mate said him and his wife had a takeaway in bed.

I think the crowd would have reacted better if they had said they travelled the country dogging.

donkmeister

8,312 posts

101 months

Wednesday 20th March
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dave123456 said:
Gigamoons said:
trickywoo said:
Hondashark said:
Is it just me that feels that, unless you're poorly, having a meal in bed is a bit wierd.
Its weird AF unless you are in hospital.
Have to agree
Many years ago my mate said him and his wife had a takeaway in bed.

I think the crowd would have reacted better if they had said they travelled the country dogging.
In my experience sharing a meal in bed is a bit like sharing a bath. In principle it sounds fun, luxurious, decadent. But the reality is a bit awkward, not necessarily comfortable and you might struggle a bit.

For a period of time, our bedroom had the best TV and home cinema system in the house (we were renovating the house and I always ensure the master bed and main bathroom are done first - makes for more pleasant living). So when watching the latest blockbusters it made more sense to watch it in there than in the living room on the "that'll do for now" set up. This meant that we occasionally had a takeaway pizza (for the avoidance of doubt, from a proper Italian restaurant run by proper Bedfordshire Italians) tucked up in bed with a movie.

snuffy

9,924 posts

285 months

Wednesday 20th March
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I have an image of The Fat Slags from Viz munching a kebab and chips in bed whilst Baz is turking them from behind!