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The Isolation Diaries

Just some thoughts and musings whilst remote working in self isolation...
3 years ago. June 21, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Previous blog post was a bit down in the dumps, I’m not sure this is any better.


My brother is getting married in less than a month.  I am to be his best man, 

 

There are 7 years between us and for various reasons our relationship is quite strained.  He likes to try and project to everyone that we are all the best of pals and do loads together.  I know this is why he asked me and I couldn’t say no as I’d need to explain to everyone the myriad of issues.  

So as the date draws closer it is becoming clearer and clearer how little they have thought about the people they invited,  

 

they had invited 170 folk, due to restrictions they are restricted to 50, they still haven’t worked out who to cut...me, my folks and others have tried telling them what they need to do, but head is in the sand.

 

I know this may come across as me being a bit of dick, but as many issues as I have with him he is still my brother and I don’t want things spoiled for him.

 

again no clue why I’m posting this just want it off my chest.  Feeling quite contemplative today I think.

HGB​(sub female){Scottish M} - Try to just be there for him. He's probably getting it from the inlaws side too and then the vlose friends. 170 to 50 has got to be difficult.
3 years ago
badmonkey​(sub male) - They knew last year it was likely. At the very least you have a provisional hit list, so even if you are holding off you can quickly move to cut the numbers.

I don’t doubt it’s difficult, and believe me I want them to have a good day, but they are making it more difficult than it needs to be.
3 years ago
HGB​(sub female){Scottish M} - I can't imagine you haven't suggested everything under the sun already but just in case you haven't LOL yes a small wedding and a small reception now but when this restrictions lift just have a great big party with everybody.
3 years ago

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