A list. I am not man enough to send it to the boss.
1, Stop putting clothes on the radiators, then complain about being cold.
2, a, If your car is due for a service, tell me or book it in yourself.
b, Further to that, don't blame me when the oil warning light comes on.
c, Don't blame me when the mechanic tells you the oil filter collapsed due to lack or regular servicing.
d, not having the time to get it serviced is not a valid reason. I can work from home that day, you can take my jeep.
3, a, If you call me and I don't answer I'm busy. Calling every 30 seconds is just frustrating yourself, and blocks the line when I call you back.
b, When I call back 3 minutes after your first call, "I don't know why you have a mobile, you never answer" is not a valid method of answering a phone.
c, When I produce very details statistics to show that I do answer your calls don't say "I don't care, just answer me" I did darling and here's the proof.
4, a, When I get a tax rebate of I am buying a new winter bike. No discussions. Don't even argue with me. the rest is clearing every credit card, bill, and expense I know of. It's also going to be spent on a full dealer service for your car (see above). Not to mention a fill of home heating oil (See 1.) a load of wood for the fire, and some parts for the heating system to save €
b, After Spending all that to clear debts I am going to destroy all but one credit card. Yes I'd like a holiday, and we'll pay for one by clearing debts so we don't pay stupid amounts of € in interest to banks. So that we don't pay for the holiday over a year.
c, I've ordered the new bike. Only €500. No, that is cheap, no I cannot buy a €100 one from
Halfords. It's the same price as getting your car fixed (See 2)
5, a, Yes you'll get a apple Ipad. Ohh, That bike I shouldn't have bought isn't a problem now? Good news.
6, a, It's MY tax rebate. Stop spending what's left of it. We don't need a new TV. The Fridge freezer is only 3 years old. Anything left over goes into a savings account.
To the readers of CycleChat. Thanks for bearing with me. Yes I've just been told I've got a tax rebate covering since 2008. No you cannot have a loan, of donation. I've over paid tax since 2007 and it's mine. Finally! It only took a year, and there was a possibility they were gonna apply it to future taxes.
But it's not all rosy. My wife found out and told the kids. All of them have called or SMS'd me with "Can I have XXX". X being a bike. Ipad, mobile, laptop, decorated room, clothes, food, water. Yes you will gain from this. I'm not keeping it all to myself, but this is going to affect the family long term, not a quick toy, holiday, etc. Although I did entertain using it to finish my PPL for 10 seconds.