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Nanawind Tue 25-Dec-18 23:19:44

This morning I was upset having only received a card but no present from either DH,DD or DS. I wanted to go in guns blazing about how hurt and disappointed I was. Then I read a thread posted about a little rhyme saying not everyone is my enemy so don't fight them.
I'm so glad I didn't say anything as after lunch we walked around to our sons home and they asked me to get something out of the garage. DD and family were there as well.
All the family followed me outside. I went in the garage and there was a brand new Mini in bright red. I have never had my own car.
They all started to cheer as this was my present from them all. It's also part birthday as well. I'm so happy.

jenpax Wed 26-Dec-18 11:27:44

How lovely and what a special gift. A Christmas to remember ?

Anrol Wed 26-Dec-18 11:08:00

Fabulous. What a lovely family you have. They clearly love you very much. Happy driving ?

Urmstongran Wed 26-Dec-18 11:05:19

What an amazingly generous gift! What a nice family. I bet the grandchildren were fizzing with excitement when you opened that garage door! I was 47y when I inherited a car of my own. It was years old but I adored the sheer freedom it gave me. I can still remember the pride I had driving my very own car. Just wonderful!
As my dear dad used to say ‘third class driving is better than first class walking’!

Dianehillbilly1957 Wed 26-Dec-18 11:03:37

Brilliant!! smile

JudiDrench Wed 26-Dec-18 11:01:42

Lovely! A neighbour has a new red Mini and it looks really stunning.

Nanawind Wed 26-Dec-18 10:58:36

It seems that when I had just come out of hospital early this year, DGD's and I were talking about surprises. I can't remember saying (might of been the drugs) I would like a red car. They had told our DD and DS. They discussed it with their dad. These girls are 11,11 and 10, I'm surprised that they kept it secret for so long.
The dice are fitted, dogs in the back window and sticker on the screen. Those 3 had the first ride, then the 2 DGS's.

Buffybee Wed 26-Dec-18 10:51:16

What a brilliant surprise!
I bet you were ?beaming!
Enjoy!

Legs55 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:40:03

What a wonderful & thoughtful family, enjoy many years driving around. Good job you hid your disappointment earlier in the day. thlsmile

grannytotwins Wed 26-Dec-18 10:39:36

What a wonderful thing to do! I would love to have my own car. I don’t know if I could have bitten my tongue earlier before the surprise though. You did so well to cover up your disappointment. Enjoy driving!

Katekeeprunning Wed 26-Dec-18 10:36:36

Oh my goodness how fabulous. Thank god you didn't say anything. I don't think I could have stopped myself from dropping a few sarcastic comments if I had been you

Nanny123 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:30:40

Wow thats amazing. I was the same yesterday. Didn’t receive anything from hubby until lunchtime we were all sitting there and he handed me an envelope and inside were tickets to go and see II Divo next June.

Enjoy your new car.

Buntybunny21 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:23:20

How wonderful, happy driving, keep safesmile

rafichagran Wed 26-Dec-18 10:21:14

Lovely Christmas present.

labazs1964 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:13:44

well done to your family and i hope you have many miles of happy motoring enjoy

henetha Wed 26-Dec-18 10:13:03

How absolutely fantastic! Wow! I hope you have many happy hours in your fabulous red Mini. wine

Marydoll Wed 26-Dec-18 10:10:54

What luck girl! Enjoy!!! Your family must think the world of you. Happy driving.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:08:33

What a fabulous surprise, enjoy your mini and the freedom it will give you ??? x

Luckylegs9 Wed 26-Dec-18 10:05:06

So pleased for you Nanwind, I hope you have very many happy years of motoring. I am sorry for your bad times, everything seems to come at once and you can't see an end to it. This will herald happier times.

annehinckley Wed 26-Dec-18 10:04:05

What a lovely story!

BlueSapphire Wed 26-Dec-18 10:02:31

How lovely! Happy birthday.

MadFerretLady Wed 26-Dec-18 10:00:55

How ? lovely! A happy Christmas story.... congratulations on your lovely gift and wonderful supportive family. Enjoy your red mini!

Nanawind Wed 26-Dec-18 09:48:33

lemongrove our family are not 'loaded' but my husband was spoiling me after the past two years, I lost my mum and sister, diagnosed with cancer.
Not that I need to explain to you it is the basic model but I love it.

Luckygirl Wed 26-Dec-18 09:47:58

....or even grin

Luckygirl Wed 26-Dec-18 09:47:39

Well done that family!!!

Can I swap my scarf and books for your mini? [grin}

lemongrove Wed 26-Dec-18 09:39:00

A brand new mini?
Your family must be loaded, as we looked into the possibility of buying one last year.....then didn’t. ?