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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:
SherbrookeFosterer · 02/07/2017 19:09

Oh you poor things.

Suggestions:

  1. Ask them where the nearest needle exchange is. (May scare them)
  2. Superglue their caravan door so they can't get out.

Good luck!

CremeFresh · 02/07/2017 19:22

I bet nutty wife is a MNetter who's previously asked for advice on how to make friends . Grin

alphajuliet123 · 02/07/2017 19:26

We were abroad and shared a patio/terrace with a couple who were pleasant enough but who talked about nothing except their jobs. She worked in a bathroom showroom and he worked in a slaughterhouse. We spent a small fortune going out and avoiding them.

Another time we befriended a nice couple, had a couple of meals with them and hung out round the pool for a week or so. All was great until they asked us to check in some of their excess luggage at the airport, to be passed back to them after going through UK customs. We said no, they turned nasty and gobbed off to everyone about how disloyal we were. Could've been innocent, probably was, but we have been very wary of making holiday friends ever since!

Oh and I read the "holiday friends vanished overnight" thread - hilarious! I especially loved the post about considering upgrading to the Arab State caravan hahahahaha

CasanovaFrankenstein · 02/07/2017 19:47

Can't decide if I want to follow this or if it should be deleted in case!

MadMags · 02/07/2017 19:54

People who make friends on holidays are weird! Why would you want to??

MadMags · 02/07/2017 19:54

Oh, sorry, posted before last page loaded! Blush

fatimashortbread · 02/07/2017 20:15

Yes Scottish schools are on holiday.

Partypolitics99 · 02/07/2017 20:18

They have not turned up here. I was a bit worried they had read this thread and worked it out but we seem to be in the clear. Ready for the rest of the holiday tonne very boring

OP posts:
Ulli58 · 02/07/2017 20:25

Glad to hear you're ok and safe. Reading this thread and their behaviour i kept wondering if they wanted your friendship/trust in order to kidnap/have access to your son. Wishing you a good rest of your holiday!

smartie11 · 02/07/2017 20:44

You must have a very friendly face or something! How dreadful for you, and what a weirdo family they are! That is so way beyond being friendly. Yes 80 quid well spent. Good grief, you couldn't write it! infact, write it! You could make it as the next big horror story writer! Hope you get some peace and quiet when you move and invyout other holidays.

AtlantaGinandTonic · 02/07/2017 20:55

I actively avoid making friends on holiday. I'm all for being friendly with people but I also am not shy at all about saying that I only want to spend time with my family, sorry, but I don't like strangers on holiday.

blankface · 02/07/2017 21:01

You could make it as the next big horror story writer

Here's your front cover Grin

Caravan Craziness

Who knows what lies beneath the veneer of an innocent caravan park...

We are being latched onto- in this country
StillStayingClassySanDiego · 02/07/2017 21:11

She used the term 'manly' about your Dh?Grin.

I know that ship has sailed with regards to the story moving on but who uses that word anymore? Confused.

Anatidae · 02/07/2017 21:11

Wait what..? They've left the site?? Omg op they are looking for you

Or they are camped on your front lawn at home.

Salmotrutta · 02/07/2017 21:18

You must be the unluckiest holidaymaker on record.

Shock

Two holidays in quick succession ruined by mad latcher on types! Shock

Never go on holiday again.

Salmotrutta · 02/07/2017 21:20

Hang on - I think I've made a mistake!

You aren't the OP from the holiday abroad with the couple who latched on to them at the sun loungers?

My apologies - I misread the OP!

MadMags · 02/07/2017 21:21

Two holidays?

SnickersWasAHorse · 02/07/2017 21:22

Why have i only just found this thread?

OrgyofSausages · 02/07/2017 21:26

Im with Van Halen on this one ( there's a sentence I never thought I'd write) Grin

OrgyofSausages · 02/07/2017 21:27

Eagerly awaiting the next even more loony instalment.....

WindyWednesday · 02/07/2017 21:31

They are so trying to track you down! 😂

Rachie1986 · 02/07/2017 21:50

Placemarking just incase of more drama!

MagicalMrsMistoffelees · 02/07/2017 22:35

Their poor children. 😟

Fluffyears · 02/07/2017 23:01

Aw come on HQ reinstate the other thread as it's just a bit of fun plus I haven't read it yet

nofoamlatte · 02/07/2017 23:29

Reading this thread and their behaviour i kept wondering if they wanted your friendship/trust in order to kidnap/have access to your son.

I was thinking* the same thing!* I'm very happy you went somewhere else. I hope your remaining holiday is loads of fun.