To think if you see someone sitting on a tree stump

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You don't start making your children sit/stand behind you for a photo opportunity and then all start gathering there for a family photo?

I have recurring back problems and can't sit on the floor. So now I'm sitting on the picnic table they've also taken over and they're moving back and giving me "looks" and tutting.

Do as RJ says but sit a while and let it brew then let rip loudly. I can guarantee the area will be clear in seconds.

Start talking to yourself, muttering, growl occasionally, then periodically shout a few words out at random. I'm sure they'll leave.

Sounds like a random question but they aren't Chinese are they?

There have been reports of coach loads of Chinese tourists turning up at little regular cul-de-sacs in the uk and having pictures taken with residents that happen to pop out to put something in the bin or mow the front lawn.

Start coughing and muttering "I know they said it was contagious, but what do plague doctors really know"

What? Desolate? why would they do that?

Erm..yes they are desolate.

But I'm hardly English countryside dwelling material. I'm a brown Muslim ...

Here is a link to the mystery Chinese tourists.
No one knows why they are visiting. They stroll into people's front gardens!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-36733450

Ah, cross post.

But I'm hardly English countryside dwelling material. I'm a brown Muslim

Even more exotic then. When I was in Tokyo I think I saw about 2 people who were not Japanese or white. Black and asian people caused people to stare and heads would turn.

I do love this quote from the article:
And Andrew MacLachlan said: "They are time travellers, something terrible must happen to your village when we finally exit the EU, they just want to see Kidlington before the event."

I take photos of my dc on a certain log in the local national park, however if someone was sat there we would try again later or a different day - very strange

Get your grumpy face on and photobomb at your hearts desire.

Tell them you have health issue and sorry but you needed to sit down suddenly. People are usually sympathetic, occasionally not but you could offer to take a pic of all of them (from your seat at the table)

Nah. They are timetravellers from a Dr Who episode, or they have fallen through a timeslip thingy (technical term)

Huh? What's happening? Are there any cyber men behind the tree stump.

Never mind, I'm just here for the free sandwiches.

What language are they speaking?

I'm sure we'll find someone work out how is "keep away for fear of plague " in any language here.

I'm back home now. That was a thoroughly odd experience. I tried to give them a few evils but no one noticed so that backfired .
When I got home I realised my house keys were missing, so we had to walk back and look for them in a massive park. Crap day.

U need to get a little dog for next time. An instrument and a cup. May as well make a bob or two while u take a rest!

I've had a rubbish day OP but this thread has made me larf

I'm glad I brightened up your day just, hope tomorrow is a better day for you

Did you find your keys?