[RANT]
So, finally I have an oppertunity and inclination to visit my father in the UK. I was estranged from him for most of my lfe, and have only been back in contact the last few years, mainly for the kids. I have issues that I dont bring up to keep the peace, let sleeping dogs lie, etc.
Here we are arranging dates and itineries.
me- 'Here's the plan dad we will come to you from the airport, stay the night, spend the next day with you.'
dad- 'no can do son. Our house is too small, and some of our pets are too cross for the kids'
Seriously dad, you cant put your son and grand children up for one night after not seeing any of us for several years. And you cant put the savage dog out for the night
This reminds me why I dont keep in touch with the fool[/RANT]