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We are being latched onto- in this country

413 replies

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.

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NikiBabe · 02/07/2017 02:57

I'd just want to go home tbh. Crazy buggers

SparklyMagpie · 02/07/2017 08:37

I'm sorry but this reminds me of that episode of Alan Partridge with his stalker Grin

Glad you 3 managed to escape though OP and you enjoyed your wine!

I just hope they arn't sat at the table with a map trying to pinpoint other campsites Shock

OfficerVanHalen · 02/07/2017 09:07

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RaspberryOverloadsOnIcepops · 02/07/2017 09:27

OfficerVanHalen If you suspect a troll report it to MNHQ.

FWIW, this isn't implausible to me. I've had to deal with clingers before, and it ain't easy.

Partypolitics99 · 02/07/2017 09:31

Again if you think I am a troll I suggest you report me OfficerVanHalen or toddle off and read another thread

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BewareOfDragons · 02/07/2017 10:06

Makes me wonder if they aggressively pursue 'friendships' like this so they can visit people and stay in their homes for free on future holiday get away.

AlternativeTentacle · 02/07/2017 10:13

Apparently the wife then asked for our address and number so they can keep in touch as we promised them our contact details (like hell we did)

Lets hope they don't sneak into the office to get them.

Birdsbeesandtrees · 02/07/2017 10:27

I'd want the manager to have a word with them before they leave - tell them you actually "went home" because of their obsessive stalker behaviour and ban them from the site in future !

reuset · 02/07/2017 11:39

Vanhalen, have you never come across people like this on holiday before? They can be very difficult to shake off.

Partypolitics99 · 02/07/2017 13:31

Slight update.
We just got back from a walk and the manager came across and said that said family had left the campsite saying they had to go home. This was early this morning.

Think that is drama over now, unless they are checking out every site in the Lake District and haven't got to us yet. Hmm
Seriously though thanks to everyone for the input

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VanillaSugar · 02/07/2017 13:35

Do you think the site manager told them the truth? Or maybe all the caravan owners in the first site are reading this thread and they're looking at the empty pitch and pointing & laughing at the next caravan with the woman in her evening dress.

RoseVase2010 · 02/07/2017 13:39

As long as they don't pitch up at your site...

BewtySkoolDropowt · 02/07/2017 13:54

Maybe she is a mumsnetter, has seen the thread and they are on their way over....

TheMaddHugger · 02/07/2017 14:06

Lol, They didn't say 'Who's home they were going to.
They might have been 'successful' at making a friend after you left

ItsNachoCheese · 02/07/2017 14:14

bewty 😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈

OfficerVanHalen · 02/07/2017 16:11

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BenLui · 02/07/2017 16:15

VanHalen troll hunting on threads is not allowed.

If you think it's creative license on the part of the OP either report or roll your eyes and move on to another thread. Otherwise you'll just keep getting deleted.

80sMum · 02/07/2017 16:29

I must admit that I agree with vanhalen to some extent, in that the details of the OP's situation do seem somewhat embellished.

VanillaSugar · 02/07/2017 16:31

So???? Does it matter?? It's entertaining.

AberdeenAngusina · 02/07/2017 16:42

Aberdeen schools broke up last Friday, 30th June. So their children will have missed the last three days of term.

MoonfaceAndSilky · 02/07/2017 16:52

We just got back from a walk and the manager came across and said that said family had left the campsite saying they had to go home. This was early this morning

How bizarre that they have gone home early, so they only stayed Weds-Sunday, and equally bizarre that the manager should tell you - maybe they expect you to go back to the original site now?

Ceto · 02/07/2017 16:55

They've probably gone back to research your address and will be lined up outside your front door when you return.

YellowLily · 02/07/2017 17:09

Just read full thread. ShockShockShock Did you go out yesterday OP? Just wondering if it's possible they saw you, realised you haven't gone home after all and now some self awareness has kicked in, they've gone home ashamed / mortified?

Cockstrosity · 02/07/2017 17:38

"and has mentioned a few times how manly my husband is..." :)

So you know if channel four are recording nearby?

Cab65 · 02/07/2017 17:41

Officervanhalen Shit com's? I like it.