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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.

OP posts:
CryingMessFFS · 30/06/2017 23:33

Maybe this evening you could creep them out? Just turn up by their windows grinning and waving. Have a creep-off. So far, they're winning!

Justaboy · 30/06/2017 23:34

Course you could pick up a lot of copies of the Watch Tower and pretend your Jove's Witnesses! that should scare most all people away!.

Unless of course they are of the same persuasion;!

BewareOfDragons · 30/06/2017 23:36

I hear Mission Impossible music playing in my head now ... how fast and quietly can you pack and move out tomorrow?!

Good luck.!

MadMags · 30/06/2017 23:37

I find myself on edge hoping you make your escape ok!

FizzyCherry · 30/06/2017 23:55

Really don't want to put a downer on things OP, but something just occurred to me and I've come back on to mention it.
The Lake District isn't a huge place.
What happens if you bump into them on a day out?? What will you say ??

LucieLucie · 30/06/2017 23:56

There's no way on hells earth you're going to be able to pull off an early morning escape with kids in tow.

I'd nip out and buy multiple packs of cling film and wrap their caravan up tonight WinkGrin
(Joking of course!)

In all seriousness, they'll hear you leaving and bound over in devastation at you going. They will find you!

Ceto · 30/06/2017 23:57

Going against the grain here. I think you should stay, OP, so that you can carry on giving us reports from the front.

EduCated · 01/07/2017 00:06

I've got visions of you climbing out the window at daybreak! Good luck!

Spadequeen · 01/07/2017 00:09

Good luck and let us know what happens

toffeeboffin · 01/07/2017 00:11

Laugh out loud thread.

You have to update, OP!

Go to aira force, they don't sound like the hiking type too knackered from swinging

BewtySkoolDropowt · 01/07/2017 00:27

Oh blimey, thats perfect! If this ever happens to me, I am going to be a mormon that sells forever living. If that doesn't put them off, nothing will!

ohfourfoxache · 01/07/2017 00:39

I really hope you make it out undetected op, but I have to admit that I think the chances of that are slim

GardenGeek · 01/07/2017 00:47

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SukiPutTheEarlGreyOn · 01/07/2017 01:06

At the crack of dawn tomorrow you can imagine the MN chorus quietly humming the theme tune from the 'Great Escape' in support as you sprint towards the car. Good luck and hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday!

Buthewasstillhungry · 01/07/2017 02:35

Sounds like a hilarious comedy sketch but I can imagine very awkward for you.

angelrta · 01/07/2017 03:08

My friend and her brother don't consider they've had a good holiday unless they've made a 'proper' friend. It's the first thing they ask. Having seen them in action, and they can be thick skinned too, I can imagine they come across as pushy.

Hope you manage the getaway unscathed, OP, and don't spend the rest of the holiday looking over your shoulder.

DownUdderer · 01/07/2017 04:49

I love that you guys were so assertive. You did everything right! I cracked up when your dh put the blind down! What is going on in their heads? You've said no repeatedly! They're really on a different planet.

FrencheoGrammaireo · 01/07/2017 06:18

Wasn't there a MN thread (quotes while ago) about people like this from a mumsnetter's holiday who turned up at their home, or wanted to spend Christmas with them? I have had a look but can't find it.

Good luck with operation stealth getaway!

TenForward82 · 01/07/2017 06:21

Don't lie and say hello you're had an emergency! Be blunt, "We asked to move because you're creeping us out."

RodeoDriveBaby · 01/07/2017 06:27

Sounds like, "I can't go to the toilet with her as she's a lesbian and may make a move on me"

Yeah....no, it's not the same at all.

Moose23 · 01/07/2017 06:28

I agree with TenForward. They need to know! Tell them from your car with the window down and spin your tyres as you screech off!

BigFatGoalie · 01/07/2017 06:34

It's 06:34am OP!

GO! GO! GO!!!!

StealthPolarBear · 01/07/2017 06:37

Is the plan in action?

StealthPolarBear · 01/07/2017 06:38

And if they ask the owner of the other site he should tell them surely? Why would he make excuses

londonrach · 01/07/2017 06:45

Is it too early for popcorn... hope op is packing the car