Not offended in the slightest......
thanx
Well Bertie, I thought I was alone, it's my mother's funeral this Friday, and we've got similar family problems to you.
I'm not normally the type to tolerate fools gladly, but my brilliant wife Pamela is a tower of strength, and has instilled some fine values in me over the years, and taught me that there's a time and place for everything. So for the sake of my mother, the 'talking to' will take place well after Friday.
For the moment, it's a time to grieve and to be gentle with each other. Zulu77's wonderful reply to my post has given me the strength to keep going. As he says, there's no greater tribute than to bear my mothers weight on this last journey to her final resting place. Yes, myself, brother, son and son-in-law are poll-bearers as requested. It'll be hard, but her wishes will be honoured. On a happier note, take your time over things, and do it all at your own pace.
When I feel things getting the better of me, I open a bottle of Newcastle Brown, and listen to Jennifer Rush's 'The power of love' at high volume - does me a power of good and puts life into perspective.
Any time mate!