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Lazy river ownership

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Hollibobs123 · 29/08/2022 11:08

Currently on holiday exploring the pool area.

We decided to go for an adventure, we adventured (my wife and I) to the private villas (swim up), we then adventured back (on a nice floaty).

On the way back we heard a comment from a private villa occupant that the adventure path was reserved for private villa occupants. No signage to say can't go down it and we were quiet, just wanted to see what was up that part of the pool.

Being my good self I wholeheartedly intend to adventure there again. AIBU, I most definitely think so.

OP posts:
girlmom21 · 31/08/2022 06:30

@justfiveminutes that section clearly is for private use

PriamFarrl · 30/08/2022 22:22

Inklingpot · 30/08/2022 21:16

I imagine the OP saying ‘I think you’ll find’ in a nasal voice when correcting someone.

‘Actually…….’

saltinesandcoffeecups · 30/08/2022 21:55

So I’ve learned that I suck on the other AI thread so I’ll add my bit here…

Here are the rules as I know them:

If there are chairs on the non room side of the pool/river it’s public
If it spans more than a few rooms it’s public
If there aren’t signs, it’s public
If it spans a long distance/multiple buildings it’s public

Now here are the unspoken rules… They aren’t really public and people will get grumpy

Inklingpot · 30/08/2022 21:16

I imagine the OP saying ‘I think you’ll find’ in a nasal voice when correcting someone.

1982mommaof4 · 30/08/2022 21:14

SunnyD44 · 29/08/2022 11:47

OP top tip -

Posting something that other MNers will be jealous of (eg holiday) will always get you snarky comments.

You’ve also made the mistake of saying your DW, so posters may assume you’re a man.
Again something else that will get you snarky comments.

Ignore them.

This! Some people in this thread are so rude and I thought strait away it's because it may be a man

Theimpossiblegirl · 30/08/2022 21:04

Very important question.
What is your float? I'm hoping a giant unicorn at the very least.

justfiveminutes · 30/08/2022 21:03

I can't imagine anyone objecting to you just passing by their villa.

If you were walking on a footpath past their villa, I doubt anyone would object and this feels the same to me.

If they don't like it they could ask the hotel to speak to you or put up a sign.

You are there not us, if you think it feels like it's ok then it probably is.

FarmerRefuted · 30/08/2022 20:54

If it dead ends where those villas are then it's clearly not a thoroughfare and is there to provide swim up access.

I bet you're insufferable at parties too.

Meraas · 30/08/2022 20:29

Hollibobs123 · 30/08/2022 08:25

Morning all,

I can confirm the adventure path is now just a pool with a number of lazy rivers. We do like an explore an the entire perimeter has been scouted and logged.

Best way to imagine the villa river is a tributary that leads to a dead end, a cul de sac of sorts. I guess the AIBU is akin to walking ones dog around a cul de sac in a super posh area, it's a toughie and clearly niggled said villa resident.

Will we have the courage to adventure to the villa of doom....will we floaty on by.....only time will tell.

Keep on adventuring! Smile

I’m very jealous!

RootinandTootin · 30/08/2022 20:26

Well done, you’re obnoxious.

justfiveminutes · 30/08/2022 20:23

girlmom21 · 30/08/2022 20:19

Best way to imagine the villa river is a tributary that leads to a dead end, a cul de sac of sorts. I guess the AIBU is akin to walking ones dog around a cul de sac in a super posh area, it's a toughie and clearly niggled said villa resident.

It's like trampling on their gardens

Only if the river belongs to them, or is provided for their personal, private use.

girlmom21 · 30/08/2022 20:19

Best way to imagine the villa river is a tributary that leads to a dead end, a cul de sac of sorts. I guess the AIBU is akin to walking ones dog around a cul de sac in a super posh area, it's a toughie and clearly niggled said villa resident.

It's like trampling on their gardens

MarmadukeSpillageEsquire · 30/08/2022 13:44

#AccidentalPartridge

Don't pierce your foot on a spike if you try to scale that perimeter!

justfiveminutes · 30/08/2022 12:40

If the hotel doesn't restrict use of those particular tributaries, then I think you should feel free to explore the hotel grounds and pool area since you are a guest. I assume that you are not doing anything offensive, or going into the villa's private boundaries, so enjoy your little adventure and your holiday.

Kateandherbush · 30/08/2022 08:40

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RudsyFarmer · 30/08/2022 08:36

I’m too much of a peasant to know what the OP is even about.

PriamFarrl · 30/08/2022 08:34

I guess the AIBU is akin to walking ones dog around a cul de sac in a super posh area, it's a toughie and clearly niggled said villa resident.

Its more akin to walking up their garden path to their front door. And not it’s not a ‘toughie’, it’s a dick move.

Original poster
Hollibobs123 · 30/08/2022 08:25

Morning all,

I can confirm the adventure path is now just a pool with a number of lazy rivers. We do like an explore an the entire perimeter has been scouted and logged.

Best way to imagine the villa river is a tributary that leads to a dead end, a cul de sac of sorts. I guess the AIBU is akin to walking ones dog around a cul de sac in a super posh area, it's a toughie and clearly niggled said villa resident.

Will we have the courage to adventure to the villa of doom....will we floaty on by.....only time will tell.

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baroqueandblue · 29/08/2022 23:51

Where I come from, the only adventurous thing about a 'floaty' in a pool is when you paddle frantically to try and stop it 'floating' into your mouth...

VestaTilley · 29/08/2022 23:34

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kateandme · 29/08/2022 23:03

I thought I wouldn’t be right for this thread because I clearly won’t relate to owning a river! But then thought ooh could it relate to centre parks lazy river.ha. Nope.
I’ve never heard of these things and had to do some extensive googling.still didn’t find any with villas though just “relaxing nooks along the lazy river to cuddle in the greenery “ on some😉.

Dotcheck · 29/08/2022 18:43

Currently on holiday exploring the pool area.

We decided to go for an adventure, we adventured (my wife and I) to the private villas (swim up), we then adventured back (on a nice floaty).

On the way back we heard a comment from a private villa occupant that the adventure path was reserved for private villa occupants. No signage to say can't go down it and we were quiet, just wanted to see what was up that part of the pool.

Being my good self I wholeheartedly intend to adventure there again. AIBU, I most definitely think so.

Im exhausted from all the adventures. I’d need a rest by the pool…

grayhairdontcare · 29/08/2022 18:38

Imagine being stuck in a resort with people who are to busy adventuring to realise they are just annoying

Cherchezlaspice · 29/08/2022 18:21

Thebestwaytoscareatory · 29/08/2022 18:11

If you talk like you type YAB 100% U.

Getting distinct Steve Buscemi in 30 rock vibes from the OP.

😂

Thebestwaytoscareatory · 29/08/2022 18:11

If you talk like you type YAB 100% U.

Getting distinct Steve Buscemi in 30 rock vibes from the OP.