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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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My mum decided to get back with my dad, despite an internal campaign to expose him as the muppet he is. Who'd watch soaps eh? Real life is much more interesting(!) What was the best scandal in your family? Someone you know fucked off with someone else, someone stole something and you never told, you smashed someone's fishtank* and never admitted it. Tell, or talk codshit like you usually do.
* euphemism, if you like
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:15, 190 replies, latest was 14 years ago)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:28, Reply)
but that was in the 70s and nothing interesting has happened in my family since
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:23, Reply)
He's not my biological dad. I found out ten years ago. Somehow this makes it easier for me to frown on him.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:29, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:34, Reply)
we had one around that time this year. After January payday, ideally...
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:49, Reply)
thinking of going on the 7th. The weekend will have to be postponed if I do that obviously (broke as a baroque clock)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:54, Reply)
I can't get down during the week. But I will definitely see you soon :)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:00, Reply)
but yeah will be up in Oxford, so'll let you know when :)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:05, Reply)
but something will crop up for you soon I'm sure. And yeah definitely give me a shout when you're up in Oxford :)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:08, Reply)
If he acted as your old man when you weren't actually his, I think that's reason to like him more.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:50, Reply)
This is shoved down his throat by my Dad, who invites the mother and child to every social gathering, including Christmas.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:24, Reply)
or a way to keep in touch with his grandchild?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:30, Reply)
So that everyone can be happy families, despite the fact my brother is engaged to another girl.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:35, Reply)
he means have contact with his own child, and maintain some sort of civil relationship?
That sounded unnecessarily confrontational, sorry. But the point stands it's not unreasonable for him to invite his grandchild along for Christmas
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:40, Reply)
My post below explains it best, methinks.
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The two of them were having a bit of fun, nothing serious, and she fell pregnant. When she found out, they'd already agreed to leave it alone, and so it was quite a shock to both of them. Whilst she was pregnant, he met his now fiancee, and whilst he kept in contact with the mother, it was clear he was head over heels for the new girl.
When his daughter was born, he went to see her the day after, and said he felt nothing when he held her. No bond, no friendship, no nothing, which really shook him. He continued to see her, but as he was based in Newcastle, and she in Cheshire, he couldn't go down very often. A couple of months after the birth, the mother sat him down, and gave him an ultimatum. Either he was there for everything, or he wasn't there at all. He knew he couldn't be there for everything, and I don't think he hugely wanted to be either. The mother agreed, and they went their seperate ways.
A few members of my family asked whether they could stay in contact with her, my brother gave his blessing, but made it clear he wouldn't go back on his position, as it wasn't fair on the child. Since then, barely a month goes by when the idea of being more involved isn't hinted at by other members of the family. Of the entire family, there are only 2 of us who think the whole affair should be left well alone.
I have nothing against the child, and I have nothing against the mother, but I think my brothers wish should be respected.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:49, Reply)
Religion? Does that come into play, even in a subliminal way?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:54, Reply)
But neither my brother nor the mother are.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:56, Reply)
I may be way off the mark here but there's a degree of - I don't know, the stain of stamina almost, in the acceptance of an inappropriate strain in the more rigorous faiths.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:05, Reply)
Shame that your brother didn't feel anything the first time he saw her.
Not his fault - one of my best friends was very tearful after his son was born because he didn't feel any bond. 3 months later and the bond is definitely there - just took some time.
Must have been difficult for his fiance too.
I am lucky with my daughter and my marriage I guess.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:58, Reply)
And I do feel for his fiance, but I think that he could certainly have handled it better with her.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:59, Reply)
Angry as fuck but very rarely violent. Imposing and day-ruining. Every day.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:31, Reply)
Very rarely violent is still violent on a sporadic basis.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:33, Reply)
my mother, in her infinite wisdom, decided to embark on an affair which would almost certainly have gotten her hospitalised if not worse, had my father found out.
I knew all about it, and the first time she went, rather nervously, over to his house whilst my dad was at work, I jokingly lent her a condom and told her she wouldn't need it, of course. She came home some hours later and I idly asked if she had anything to return to me. She shrugged and said I could have it back if I wanted, but I almost certainly wouldn't.
Stay classy, ma. She almost certainly wouldn't have left my dad, or left and gone back to him, though. Women are stupid.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:24, Reply)
comedy hypocritical after I think it was you calling me out for hippy sentiments yesterday
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:57, Reply)
Though after my grandmother passed away a couple of years ago, my mother cleared out her house and found their old marriage certificate, whereupon she found out that my grandfather had been married before he married my grandmother. In 52 years neither of them ever thought to mention this to their daughter, which has since led to (entirely baseless) speculation as to whether my grandmother was the "other woman" that stole my grandfather away from his first marriage.
Real life - fascinating stuff(!)
On an unrelated note, I thought the whole "(!)" or "Sarc-mark" as some colossal dickhead decided to call it had been laughed out of court, mainly on account of it being shit and unnecessary. How wrong I was - switching on 4OD's subtitles due to poor laptop sound quality, I noticed the thing being used whenever a character said something in a sarcastic manner. I've never felt so patronised by subtitles.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:26, Reply)
When my grandad died we discovered that he was 81, not 83.
He'd lied to get into the navy and just kept the lie going.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:31, Reply)
apart from the whole thing with a cousin and the arsehole she married, and the subsequent drama. We're not really up for washing our dirty linen in public however and that includes in front of other relatives so I'm sure there is plenty of stuff I don't know about.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 20:32, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:01, Reply)
I'd be very grateful. *waggles eyebrows*
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:15, Reply)
I have several blunt instruments and we ain't talking much on travel for me.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:17, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:18, Reply)
I'd have to shell out £2.50 for the train to your place.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:29, Reply)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJDBR0G94c
contains naughty words.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:39, Reply)
Barrow-in-Furness.
I'd not subject you to that.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:15, Reply)
So disposal is easy. £50 to the bloke on the back door. Job done.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:22, Reply)
We're all a bit eccentric I suppose, but no scandals. I'm not sure if I should feel cheated or blessed.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:05, Reply)
cheers for the thought though.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:19, Reply)
My Mum was outraged and told her to take them back and get him a proper present.
Mr brother considered this a scandal. He fucking loved Penquins.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:18, Reply)
The brownies aren't even that nice as just brownies. I used a packet mix as I didn't want them too rich.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:21, Reply)
well, better too weak than too strong. i9t may also be to do with lack of company.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:23, Reply)
We can scoff them after dinner tomorrow and see what happens.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:24, Reply)
Is that my dad might be Major James Hewitt
Regards,
Harry.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:41, Reply)
And you think that's your ONLY problem.
Your family tree looks like something Escher did, your genetic map would challenge Rothko.
You'll perpetuate it, and we've no choice but to subsidise you.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:51, Reply)
they divvied us kids up like they were picking teams for football. until i was about seven I thought my dad was my uncle and that my brother and sisters were my cousins.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:51, Reply)
That's almost what happened to me, except with more deception. Does your story have a happy ending, or do you dream of pushing your old man down a cliff as well?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:53, Reply)
All of us kids have been in various forms or therapy over the years and the grownups are all 'oh well' about the whole thing. nice.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:58, Reply)
I did cut my dad off but my mum said something that made a lot of sense to me and I've kind of changed my mind. Suck, really, I was rather enjoying hating him.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:59, Reply)
i suspect however that she will live to be ninety just to piss us all off :(
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:08, Reply)
I have to assume every scrap of this is utter bullshit, regardless of anything. You could have legal documents signed in blood by Jesus and Eddie Izzard, but as it comes from your fingers, utter bullshit.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:19, Reply)
with the card guards one of whom tells the truth yada yada yada?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:31, Reply)
Jesus, our guys are going to get ripped to pieces over there.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:58, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:22, Reply)
We have OT and /talkers getting on. All it took was for Legless to bring balance to the force.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 21:58, Reply)
If you did, I'll check my mail.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:05, Reply)
Although the last point on the final slide, 'conclusions' could be a bit clearer, maybe capitalise 'Pension' or add another space after the hypen.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:18, Reply)
The interview guide says 30 minutes going through my CV, skills & experience (which is fine- I used to work there), 45 minutes for the presentation (including Qs & As) then 15 minutes on any questions I have.
With 14 slides, I can easily do two to three minutes talking and then field questions.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:21, Reply)
You've done ample prep, you know the industry and you know your C.V and the questions you're likely to be asked.
Just make sure you polish your shoes and wear a tie.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:22, Reply)
*waves cheerily to Janet and Mark*
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:09, Reply)
Janet is easy to spot, looks like the wrong end of an Afghan Hound.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:12, Reply)
My user name is mark morrisons prison shoes, the zombie part is my halloween name. Most folks shorten it to mmps, mumps or shut up you stupid cunt.
Also, Rocket Surgeon is really Acid Kewpie, or kewpie if you prefer.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:20, Reply)
I never posted here with that name and even /talk would forget me within a week or so...
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:25, Reply)
NEVER click on one of your links.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:37, Reply)
OooOOOoo Saucy *minces*
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:49, Reply)
Don't you know a desperate cry for help when you see one?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:50, Reply)
that is cripplingly embarrassing to say to anyone IRL!
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:47, Reply)
go nuts...
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:22, Reply)
Fucking hell, call yourself a parent.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:24, Reply)
Wayne: Doctor, Our daughter Frogmella has got a horrible cough
Frogmella: cough cough cough
Doctor: Oh, i shouldn't worry about it, it's very common for babies to get coughs
Waynetta: yeah, but it's put her right off her fags.
ba dum tish.
in other news, we are hoping a new bed might fix her: www.thuka.co.uk/shop/catalog/maxi/midsleepers/Thuka_Maxi_9_White_Wash_Only_271_64.html
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:29, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:31, Reply)
not up to my hip yet, not by a long shot.
My parents have a spare one since their other dog died too, still has the water bowl attachment and tartan mat
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:42, Reply)
I think I only found out yesterday that Quixote is actually pronounced Quixote. and not "Key oh tea" after all... wtf?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:23, Reply)
and it's more tay than tea, as I pronounce it.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:24, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:29, Reply)
OT and QOTW are like fluffly fresh veal steaks.
/board is quite gamey.
/talk is like bitter old mutton
no-one gives a fuck about /links.
Awww, poor /links :'(
No-one leaves b3ta. WE GET EATEN BY THE GINGER COMMANDER!!111!!!11!
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:28, Reply)
They could be good. But they won't.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:13, Reply)
it's like the video of pipes of peace today, as we all put our differences aside and unite in the face of legless' twattery.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:19, Reply)
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The hideous trolling of QOTW caused legless to be legless. How fucking dare you.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:36, Reply)
We're the equivalent of /talk dads army.
The don't like it up em! they fucking love it.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:42, Reply)
I imagine some may poke their eyes out with forks and that.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:48, Reply)
Don't bet on it, we could do with some new blod and the current crop of noobs are shit.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:50, Reply)
Like a horror film where we're all stood in a ballroom, covered in cobwebs and shuffling around bored to tears. As soon as someone new comes in we all stop, stare and shuffle forwards with a manic look in our eyes. "One of us, one of us." we quietly chant.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:52, Reply)
It's such a pain in the arse to get to on the site.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:59, Reply)
bored bored bored.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 23:02, Reply)
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 23:11, Reply)
and the old man goes down the hill in the bath tub!
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:43, Reply)
also the Cunt Quotient seems higher (present company excepted) and I'm a sensitive soul.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:22, Reply)
wtf isn't it a common code base?
There are no hotkeys here are there?? PFfft gay!
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:24, Reply)
there is no history on the internet, next you'll say there's some sort of machine to take you way back to old sites and crap like that.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:26, Reply)
I can just about cope with the occasional evening on O/T.
And I do a lot of things that don't involve being on-line.
I'm not qualified, but thanks for asking.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:25, Reply)
Been for a ten mile walk with the dogs today. In the real outside and that.
That's a normal day for me. How many of our fellow contribitutors understand that this is, for leaf colour, the best year since 2002?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:35, Reply)
I live in lahndin, we don't do leafs.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:39, Reply)
The other problem with the Manchester event is that they're in a drag-hunt on Sunday - 10.30 start.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:42, Reply)
silly name, good breed for a family dog.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:44, Reply)
Obviously owning a pair of pedigree dogs I look down a little bit...
Do you notice, however, that at the very mention of "outside" and "dogs" and "leaves" the /talk quotient fade away?
Tab and bed, I think. Won't be here tomorrow so enjoy your Northern bash, eh?
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:51, Reply)
My great-grandfather was born in what's now northern Ireland but ran away from home at an early age, joined the navy and assumed a new name, which has since become the family surname. Since he took his real name to the grave and there are no known copies of his birth certificate, any ancestors before him are untraceable.
As for anything else, my family is basically one big petty argument disguised as a group of people. I have nothing to do with them.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 22:52, Reply)
But I do genuinely hope my step aunt and uncle die.
(, Thu 27 Oct 2011, 23:12, Reply)
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