My [long string of expletives] family.

trolleyrun

For what it's worth, I'd rather read Tropez' rants, written in a humorous style, than an angry post with lots of !!!!!s attached to it. The first post on this thread was a rant, Tropez wasn't asking for advice IMO. If I had the writing abilities of Tropez, I'd tell you all about my family, but I don't, so it would be a thoroughly depressive read. When Tropez writes about his family, at least it's humorous and although we can understand that there are serious issues there somewhere, he manages to turn it into an interesting read. That's quite an achievement!

margaretclare

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

It speaks volumes to me that YOU knew your mother had gone away with a friend for the weekend, and the rest of her family did not, yet they did not even bother to check WITH HER if she would like a visit.

Now, I would not claim to know all my mother's activities, nor would I expect my sibling who lives nearest her to know for certain whether she'd be at home or not at any given time, but I do know when she goes to the supermarket and which day is Whist Drive. I also know that she cannot miss the Whist Drive, and does not like to miss her supermarket trips.

She would also let all of us know if she was going away, and NONE of us would travel any distance to see her without checking first! That's just insane ...

Yes, it really does speak volumes. The insensitivity, the pig-ignorance, of assuming that because mum has been in the habit of saying 'oh I'm sure he wouldn't mind...' she would always say that. It occurs to me that there are a lot of people in the world who don't think, can't even imagine, that those of us of an older generation may have other plans rather than sitting at home and being grateful to be the recipient of attention when the younger generations can be bothered. And being happy to be 'put upon' rather than not be visited at all. Good for Mum getting away for the weekend. I hope she enjoyed it and I hope she plans other 'getaways' while she still can. Christmas maybe? There are a lot of places you can go for Christmas and needn't be on your own.

victory

Tropez wrote: »

Yes, I did say that stuff. What would be the purpose of saying that I said it if I didn't? There is none. I'm not a troll, I never have trolled on this forum.

Simply because I choose to add a certain style to my posts does not make the content of them untrue.

Edited to add: Just realised I had to use the words "I'm not a troll." Sad really, done now.

I think this is the first time out of the many threads you have put up tropez it has ever gone off course and stopped being so funny and just easy flowing and fun to read, I always read your threads as they are a great read ( slightly envious of how easy it seems for you to write) would make a great blog/short story writer, nothing has to be so deadly serious and looking out for the dark side, humour is fantastic:D

Mojisola

Cottage_Economy wrote: »

I'm glad Tropez posts in the style they do. It injects a bit of humour into an otherwise fairly humourless board thanks to the nitpickers and criticisers pawing over every detail in boring minutiae.

Don't let the tedious overanalysing turn you into someone you're not or restrict your posting style Tropez.

We need lighthearted in this place after advising people on what to do about rape, domestic violence, fear, separation and divorce for most of the day, as unfortunately many posts are about.

Lots of us thoroughly enjoyed the 'bag for life' thread and the other about buying a house from people who moved into the caravan - let's keep the light-hearted threads!

Just think - when Tropez is a famous author, we'll be able to say "I remember reading his stuff when he just posting on a forum".

cloudy-day

Cottage_Economy wrote: »

I'm glad Tropez posts in the style they do. It injects a bit of humour into an otherwise fairly humourless board thanks to the nitpickers and criticisers pawing over every detail in boring minutiae.

Don't let the tedious overanalysing turn you into someone you're not or restrict your posting style Tropez.

We need lighthearted in this place after advising people on what to do about rape, domestic violence, fear, separation and divorce for most of the day, as unfortunately many posts are about.

This ^^

OP was being funny. Its a joke.

Why oh why do the same people persist in nit picking and critising?? Do they actually have a sense of humour?

If you don't like it then don't read it.

Tropez please don't stop. The number of likes you receieved (as opposed to the tiny number the moaners got) tells you all you need to know.

carefullycautious

Here here, :T

toniq

Fbaby going by other threads of Tropez it seems you have an issue with him or his humor, If you don't like his posts just don't open the thread.

Tropez I'll set my Mil on you if you don't keep posting!

x

paulineb_2

cloudy-day wrote: »

This ^^

OP was being funny. Its a joke.

Why oh why do the same people persist in nit picking and critising?? Do they actually have a sense of humour?

If you don't like it then don't read it.

Tropez please don't stop. The number of likes you receieved (as opposed to the tiny number the moaners got) tells you all you need to know.

Why do you refer to people as moaners? It's just unnecessary pot stirring.

I actually suggested earlier on in the thread that the op keep posting and that he consider starting a blog.

I've never found fbaby to be offensive to anyone ever. I've told the op to keep posting, fbaby told him to keep posting.

If he stops posting that's his decision but it's a bad day when one person can't ask a simple question without other people having digs at them.

As for questioning whether other people have a sense of humour or not, I'd get to know someone before I made that assumption.

I don't also post to get thanks. It's a shame this thread has now descended into insults, but it's clear that's what happens if you don't have exactly the same view as the majority on some threads.

DigForVictory

Oh Tropez - just found this thread. Blimey your family will be sticking pins in the image of your missus. (She's what's changed you, after all.)

I love the character flaws & your interpretation of "dramatic". (memo: Must be nicer to my 13 year old, who would certainly prefer pistols at dawn to discourtesy. He'd also spend the time ensuring boots & buckles polished, very best coat pressed, lace clean & draping elegantly, hat & plumes at proper angle, doctor on standby & of course, hearty breakfast at nearby inn sorted. Devastatingly snappy dressing & a solid breakfast are worth getting up for in his lexicon.)

Love the robot, but suspect Mrs.T might not take to it. Quite how you have it in situ & deploy it only for specific visitors sounds like a fun security exercise, mind.

As for your writing style, it's belting fun to read & at least you greeted your unloved family with words instead of a .303 rifle. (Another son, airsoft...)

I'd take pleasure in telling certain of my "family" where to stroll if I had been called some of those names too.

Some kind of Imminent Visitor Display is definitely called for - my sister-in-law "was in the area" (40 miles from her usual stomping grounds) & dropped in on use a couple of weeks after we'd moved in. Towing my mother in law behind her. Having seen everything & commented in detail, she "had to get back". My darn limited satisfaction comes from knowing she had to deal with my mother-in-law's tears. Another time, I'll just shove her into the brambles before she gets across the threshold.

Hoping the penguin dream recurred, that your mum has had a lovely time, that you've had a bit more sleep & that those idiots learn to master the electric telephone Before trying your doorbell, patience & vocabulary!

Oh, and that you otherwise have had a Happy Easter & Mrs.Tropez is recovering steadily!

whatsmydarnemail

Tropez: I don't know if you're doing it consciously, but you seem to be offering select details of your life for drama/attention. If you wanted to make a blog, then make one.

But it just comes across like you are becoming addicted to setting up these elaborate stories about yourself (the gist of which is true I'm sure) so lots of people can praise you and discuss you and go 'oh Tropez hun, you're so wonderful I wish I was Mrs Tropez'. 'oh you're so wonderful, never stop posting'.

Every story you tell is intended to put yourself in the best possible light as you 'casually' mention how you've done a good turn, or are being put upon by X, Y or Z (without actually taking any action on it, like Fbaby pointed out) or are doing something nice for your wife.

Basic niceness is well...not uncommon, but it comes across as a bit needy to constantly be after loads of praise for it, as if its something special?

I really don't mean this unkindly, but its not healthy for your own personal growth to be addicted to getting likes and constant validation.

Fbaby is a regular poster and her posts always seem sensible and fair.

You posted asking for recommendations for books after your wife had an accident? Why not just google 'good reads' or something? Amazon has lists of recommendations, I'm sure there are more.

It seemed drama queenish and approval seeking to have this long back story where everyone tells you you're such a good husband, Mrs T is so lucky to have you etc etc. Does your wife know you're using her illness to get lots of sympathy from strangers?

IRL people with this need for drama and reassurance get tiresome, after a while.