Would it be rude to tell an elderly neighbour....

[mrs_overall]

...about the flowers she buys me? I do odd jobs for her (shopping etc) and periodically she buys me a bunch of lilies. I love flowers, but she the ones she buys me I call Death Lilies. I hate the smell and sight of them. I can't not have them on display because she calls in for a cuppa now and again. Any suggestions on a diplomatic solution?

[quinie]

I think jackthehat's suggestion is the best one. Don't think that would hurt her feelings I know several people who are allergic to lilies.

[rowanwitch]

Have them made into a wreath and hang it on her door? I've done with sensible

[woofgang]

I agree, blame an allergy...unless you have a cat? the lily pollen is poisonous to cats.

[mrs_overall]

She called in this afternoon with more of the lilies. I texted youngest Junior O on his way home from school and primed him. That boy should be on the stage. After he'd been home for 5 minutes he did a convincing wheeze (but I think a 12 year old clutching his chest was a step too far).
Anyway, the matter is sorted.
Thanks all xx

[Maydup]

Laughing very loudly, well done Master O!

Just make sure he doesn't get carried away and act up next week over the freesias!

[jomifl]

pissabolity is to good to be wasted, we need a definition for it.

[dickythecook]

Pissabolity. A thought that whilst you are slightly inebriated in the evening, all your dreams will have come true in the morning

[jomifl]

I think that will do it :-)