Hi,
Newbie posting here, so please be gentle!
I tried to go camping today with my DH and DS(8), staying in a pod with decking rather than a tent. I was just saying to DH that I would never have decking in our garden, as it could be a nesting place for rats or mice. I am TOTALLY phobic of rats (to the point where I actually used to scribble out the word if I came across it in books when I was a child!) and not much better with mice.
Anyway, just as I'd uttered the fateful words, something scurried across the decking! DH later admitted he'd seen it go under the decking before I even started talking about it. I was really scared, as it was only about 2 p.m., but I convinced myself it was probably a mouse. Then a few minutes later, the creature scurried across the decking again, very close to the door, and there was no doubt, folks, it was indeed a rat :O. I was absolutely petrified. Luckily, we were all inside already, so DH locked the door and pulled down the blinds, while I paced up and down,trembling and sweating. Eventually, I calmed down enough to play a few games of cards with DH and DS, but I knew there was just no way I could stay there after that.
So, after a couple of hours, I gathered enough courage to RUN for the car and DH and DS drove me home, about an hour's drive away. They have gone back there to spend the night, as they don't share my extreme phobia. I feel much safer, but still rather anxious, and I doubt I will sleep that well tonight.
Finally, I get to the point: AIBU to complain about seeing rats in broad daylight practically in my accommodation in a woodland setting? DH feels the site owner should be made aware of this, so s/he can take steps to deal with the situation.
Please advise.
Thanks, Rainbow Brite.