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We are being latched onto- in this country

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Partypolitics99 · 30/06/2017 21:46

Following on from a thread about a couple being latched into abroad, we are having the same in the this country. I can't believe what is happening.
We are the lakes in a caravan, arrived last weekend, we are here for two weeks. Next caravan has been empty till on Wednesday another family came.

They knocked on our caravan door and introduced themselves as "our new neighbours" Hmm. They then asked us over for a drink that night which we declined saying DS would be in bed. The women said oh he will be fine leave him Hmm
When I said we would not be doing this she said "oh well maybe we can go out together one day"
I replied saying we had already decided what we were doing most days and she said "oh we will join you"
Since then every time we go out for a walk or go to the car one of them comes out their caravan.

They have tried to join us on a walk but we said we just wanted time with our DS, she then said she would just send her children with usHmm I replied that I would not feel ok with being responsible for that many children. She looked out put and kind of stormed off so we thought that was that.
Today every time we go near a window they rush to one of their windows to wave, I was doing the washing up and the couple were just stood there waving at us the whole time. Hmm
We then went to get in the car to go out and they came rushing out to ask were we were going, we said bowness we think and they said "oh us to" we went to Ambleside and Hawkshead instead.

Tonight when we got back we thought that must have done it, surely they will take the hint now but no, he came running out saying they must have missed us in Bowness but what are we doing tomorrow, my DH says "look we are not being funny but we have come to spend some rare time together as a family" he looks at us and says "Oh Ok".
Fine minutes later there is a knock on the door and it is their kids wanting to take our DS out to play. I said he is only three so he needs to stay in sight. Next thing the mum comes round the corner and says "oh well in that case let's all go for a walk"
I just look at her in disbelief and shut the door". DH then goes to do the washing up and again they are stood at the widow waving.
I never really believed people like this actually exist until now and I always thought that if we are ever latched onto we could be assertive and make it plain that we wanted to be on our own- some people really do not take the hint.
I would have been happy for their kids to play with DS now and again even thought they are quite a bit older and it would have been fine having the odd chat for five minutes but this is too much.
My DH has just been up to the office to see if we can move to the caravans parks sister site in another part of the lakes and we can just say we have had to go home for an emergency. We are packing up tomorrow and going plus paying another £80 to move but I can't take this for another week. Sometimes being blunt really doesn't work.

OP posts:
vikingprincess81 · 01/07/2017 18:28

Oh Christ - they would be from Aberdeen Hmm ffs - letting the side down explains the boozing thoughSome of us are alright OP - honestly!! 🙈
Our schools broke up on Friday. Did they have an ummmmm interesting accent? Like not just Scottish but kinda unintelligible?? Wink

AceholeRimmer · 01/07/2017 18:28

They sound insane, actually insane. The people from the other thread were just pushy but this is another level! Knocking on your window and running away!? Wtf.. Confused Hope you have a peaceful week OP.

vikingprincess81 · 01/07/2017 18:28

Why won't my lines through work??

BallOrAerosol · 01/07/2017 18:31

Aberdeen to Lancashire is not far enough away! Seriously you need to move to Penzance Grin

BallOrAerosol · 01/07/2017 18:31

or New Zealand!

vikingprincess81 · 01/07/2017 18:32

Us Scots do like the north.... GrinWink

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 18:37

I get the feeling the two managers of the sites are friends so if anything else happens we will more then likely find out

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KeiraKnightleyActsWithHerTeeth · 01/07/2017 18:41

I probably would have loaded my car up, for everyone into it, had the engine running, hopped out and knocked on their door then run away and drove off at speed.

TheSnorkMaidenReturns · 01/07/2017 19:25

Sounds utterly bonkers Shock.

YokoReturns · 01/07/2017 19:40

Haha Nuts In May is my favourite film of all time!! 'Kiss Pwudence!'

OP I would actually be escaping to Mars in your position Shock

SlothMama · 01/07/2017 19:44

They sound absolutely mental! Hopefully you can now enjoy your holiday, I do wonder what on earth was going through their minds.

Fluffyears · 01/07/2017 20:43

Scottish schools broke up this week between Wednesday and Friday, this weekend is the busiest at Glasgow airport all year....is it the Glasgow fair or is that next week?

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 20:47

That explains why they came on Wednesday then
Enjoying the bottle of wine with DH now
If there is anything more to report I will post

OP posts:
PetalsOnPearls · 01/07/2017 20:51

Maybe forget about it and enjoy your holiday?

Isn't that what you want to do?

ItsNachoCheese · 01/07/2017 21:24

They would give me the fear Shock

MrsHandles · 01/07/2017 22:17

My god OP you've had an extremely lucky escape; they sound utterly insane! Enjoy the rest of your holiday and relax

mermaidofthewestside · 01/07/2017 22:28

I love this thread! It's amazing 🍷

MargoChanning · 01/07/2017 22:49

Sounds like you have had a very lucky escape!

RubyRoseRing · 01/07/2017 23:27

Glad you got away, OP, and enjoy the rest of your holiday. I wonder if you should get the posts deleted that mention a particular English county. Especially in view of your unusual name.

On hearing Eberdeen was involved, l did think maybe they sounded like Robbie Shepherd. That would certainly be 'interesting' as suggested by viking. Smile

DoreenGray · 01/07/2017 23:35

Fluffyears The Glasgow Fair fortnight begins the weekend of 15th/16th July.

Sounds like a very lucky escape OP. May the remainder of your holiday be weirdo-free.

JeffVadersMum · 01/07/2017 23:37

Wow
Just read the thread... bloody scary weirdos

Gibble1 · 01/07/2017 23:37

Well. I was well into this thread. Until some fucker knocked on our front door and the dogs went mental so I went out to find next door's daughter on her doorstep with HER dog also looking confused and no bugger in sight anywhere!
I damn near shit myself!

JustDanceAddict · 02/07/2017 00:00

Omg to them going to the site manager's office - they really are unhinged. And to say they wanted your address. Really hope you don't bump
Into them round the area.

TheMaddHugger · 02/07/2017 00:43

OP, Stop saying the area you live. They might decide to move and live next door to you

Soo you can all be one happy Family 👩‍👦 👩‍👧 👩‍👧‍👦 👩‍👦‍👦 👩‍👧‍👧 👨‍👦 👨‍👧 👨‍👧‍👦 👨‍👦‍👦 👀

PetalMettle · 02/07/2017 02:37

Glad it's worked out with the new site.
I do agree with pp though that you might be best deleting this.
@gibble1 sounds like someone trying to find an empty house to rob :( hooray for your dog