Over the past 10 days or so, husband has had numerous phone calls on his mobile, to do with the car saga. At least half of these I've had to answer.....because he doesn't have his phone with him, doesn't hear it or has gone out without it, despite me reminding him countless times that he needs to keep it with him, especially at the moment! Even when it's rung whilst in his pocket, every single time (yes literally) he looks puzzled and asks "Is that your phone?". No dear, it's yours! And our ring tones are totally different! He caused another problem yesterday to do with the insurance stuff - I'm not going into details, but I told him if he insists on going ahead with it, he's on his own, I will not help him as I don't agree with it and it could potentially cause a lot of aggravation. Basically, he's clutching at straws and is not thinking straight - well, he has trouble with that anyway nowadays. I'm getting more frazzled and worn down every day.
He's going out to brunch this morning with his mate - well, he calls it brunch but they go about 08.15 so it's early, and he's always hungry again by lunchtime. At least I'll have a couple of hours on my own - I don't think I'll do anything, just sitting gazing into space and letting my mind relax sounds about all I can cope with right now.
We're going back to the caravan next week - whether we've got a new car or not. We'd already planned to go there next week anyway, as our lovely van neighbours C&J will be spending their last week of the season there - they don't go in October, unless the weather is forecast to be very warm. If the insurers quibble over us still using the courtesy car next week, I shall simply tell them we're on a planned holiday and therefore we still need the car. We didn't really enjoy our last week there, it was marred by the car incident and all the phone calls and worry. And of course all our fellow owners wanted to know what had happened to the car (the very visible damage all down one side) and we got fed up with repeating the story constantly. I need a week without problems or stress - what are the chances of getting it?
I hope you do get that week without drama. I think you've had enough of that lately! xx
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating. Fingers are crossed that there won't be any aggro or argument. xx
ReplyDeleteYou certainly need a proper relaxing break Sooze. Or you will break. Look after yourself too.
ReplyDeleteI do feel for you with all your troubles - it gets you down so much doesn't it especially when there is no end in sight? At our age (though I am slightly older than you) we look forward to a peaceful retirement and doing all those things you cannot do when you are working or bringing up a family. We had always thought that we would be able to disappear up to our cottage for at least a months stretch if not three at a time. We can hardly get away for a week at the moment! My mum like your husband turns everything into a complicated mess so I am sending my very best wishes to you as I do understand your frustration and complete exhaustion. x
ReplyDeleteMaybe only remind him to take his phone with him if he leaves the house...otherwise, just keep it with you. A lot less aggravation.
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Donna
I know how to get some carefree time. Go to the caravan alone w/pup. :) heee
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