Linda’s prompt for SoCS this week…
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “passive/aggressive.” Use one, use both, bonus points if you start your post with one or the other. Enjoy!
Now, usually, I would have spent ages trying to think how I could start the post with either word, and end with it too… but as I am officially away, and I just wanted to pay lip service to my regular SoCS post, I think I can excuse the need for the bonus points!
I think I have the perfect example of passive/aggressive behaviour from this weekend alone!
We have booked a lovely serviced apartment for a few nights with the kids – a little breakaway.
Hubby Dearest is great at finding reasons for requesting upgrades etc.
This time, he had requested an apartment with a balcony. The one we paid for apparently didn’t have one, so the company offered to upgrade us to a ‘Premier’ apartment, but it was in a slightly different area.
Two bathrooms (always a bonus) and two balconies – and all the mod cons requested. Perfect!
When we got here, it was a little trek from the carpark, and space was, shall we say, compact. Yes, there were two of everything, but it was all rather small.
He decided to contact them, to mention his disappointment.
It turns out that the reason we didn’t get the originally booked place was because there was actual damage to it. And it sounds like we didn’t even get a like for like swap.. but a downgrade, and all for the same price!
Time for him to get all passive/aggressive.
He’s good at that. Manages to make someone feel obliged to do something with his words, conveying his message in a way that sounds polite, but is actually quite harsh.
Anyway, as we sat at dinner, he was exchanging emails with this guy who then offered to taxi us to a different place (which looks better in the photos) but is in a slightly dodgy area.
So far, the plan is, we sleep on it… take em swimming in the morning and then decide on whether it’s worth moving, or arrange for some discount, and stay where we are…
Let’s see what happens eh!
Happy Saturday Peeps!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 07, 2018 @ 21:57:57
I hope you all have a good time regardless and it enjoy the getaway.
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 22:22:35
We are indeed Brother! You can always make a good time out of any situation!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 22:27:57
I’m glad you’re all good Sister!! Yes, we make a good time definitely!!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 13:38:29
However it may turn out, enjoy your time with your family, sis!!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 13:47:21
Thanks sis xxx
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 14:00:58
Big hugs to you and your family 💖
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 12:13:30
Oh, the choice dilemma. I love how your hubby uses passive and aggressive. Whatever the decision, enjoy the stay.
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 12:14:13
Thanks Jennie! It’s looking like we’re staying where we are and he’ll get a heavy discount!!!!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 23:37:12
Sounds like a good solution. And, the kids probably don’t care. Enjoy!
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Apr 08, 2018 @ 09:27:31
Oh they are ALWAYS moaning lol! But I’m just not listening lol!
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Apr 08, 2018 @ 11:40:37
Hahaha! 😅
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 11:59:09
Whatever you decide – stay or move – enjoy and relax. That’s the whole point of these days, right? Have a wonderful time away!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 12:01:37
Thank you Mary! We’ve decided to stay put… I think lol!!!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 09:05:54
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 09:04:00
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 07:07:46
Hi Sis, I have to agree with pranabaxom. It what you give of yourselves to the children not the surroundings that matter. You don’t won’t to be moving all weekend stick with the devil / apartment you know and get some money back . Don’t bother with that firm again. Vote with your feet 💜 have a good weekend and relax 💜💜😉😉
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 08:15:26
I’m hoping we aren’t going to be moving sis… though I had an awful nights sleep…
But you know I agree with you. It’s just Hubby likes to try and get the best he can!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 09:17:10
Yes bless they do it for the best of reasons but sometimes is it worth it. I hope you have a great time from now on🤣🤣💜💜🌼🌼
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 10:05:40
Thanks sis! Currently sat at the local swimming baths letting kids let off steam while I just chill!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 10:07:46
Excellent 💜😀
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 04:14:09
Enjoy your stay. Don’t let these small aggravation ruin your vacation. Later in life the kids will remember the quality time they spent with you, not the square feet of the apartment.
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 08:17:02
That is so true… but after waking from an awful nights sleep…i wonder whether I can put up with it… a tired Ritu makes not a patient mummy!
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 16:11:40
Patience is a virtue women are blessed with abundance but are reluctant to practice 😃
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Apr 07, 2018 @ 16:14:00
🤔
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