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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.

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SamoanSamosa · 01/07/2017 08:36

Maybe we should start searching the OPs posts for clues about which camp site she is on? At what point do we gather a MN search party of locals?

We're all rooting for you OP!!

Giddyaunt18 · 01/07/2017 08:36

WTH???? Oh my god they are insane! So glad you made it.Grin

RedStripeIassie · 01/07/2017 08:37

OMG! Glad you got away Shock

blueskyinmarch · 01/07/2017 08:37

Well done for getting out of there. They sound like psycho caravaners.

MrsChopper · 01/07/2017 08:37

Bloody hell, that's creepy af Confused

Glad you made it. Shame you couldn't set up a camera for us all to indulge in their faces when they realise you've escaped!

apostropheuse · 01/07/2017 08:38

Wow. Unbelievable.

aaaaargghhhhelpme · 01/07/2017 08:38

Hope you're having a celebratory escape breakfast in a lovely cafe somewhere right now X

Can't believe these people exist! Terrifying

SamoanSamosa · 01/07/2017 08:38

Oh thank god you're back!!

Thank God you got away!

What were their kids like? Weird too? Or just normal kids?

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 08:40

That's two trips away in a short period of time that have ended up being made interesting by weird other people. I changed my name after I posted about the last incident as the media picked it up.

I have told DH maybe we should stay at home in future

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metalmum15 · 01/07/2017 08:40

WTF?? God, you seriously have to feel sorry for their real life family and neighbours Confused

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 08:41

I will post if we hear anything from the manager of the site.

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ThatsNotMyMarmot · 01/07/2017 08:41

Shit! We've booked up for a week in a static for next month! I am wishing we had looked at an Arab state instead now - shize!
Latest update means they are totally barking. Who would think that knocking on a window is acceptable just because you have politely rebuffed them? Thin skinned nutters!

Coloursthatweremyjoy · 01/07/2017 08:42

Good grief, that's awful OP. So glad you could Move!

You know this will be the source of many standing jokes in your household...in ours there would be much grinning and waving from the garden at the person washing up...but we are odd like that.

metalmum15 · 01/07/2017 08:42

PartyPolitics Just to clarify, you're not actually famous are you? Because then it might be more understandable Wink

Rioja123 · 01/07/2017 08:42

How bizarre. Glad you escaped!

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 08:42

The kids were seemed really nice. The eldest was clearly embarrassed by her mum and dad. Not sure the women was actually her mum as she looked a lot younger then the man. Will never know

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BallOrAerosol · 01/07/2017 08:44

That is actually scary OP. Staring at caravans in the night and banging on windows and running away. What is the matter with these people? I think they go way beyond over enthusiastic boundaryless friend seekers, and into something a bit sinister. I hope you have a better time now you can relax (hope your new neighbours are total introverts who don't even make eye contact)

aaaaargghhhhelpme · 01/07/2017 08:44

Holy shit. Missed your update about the midnight window knocking!
They sound crackers.
Have a very peaceful rest of holiday and lots of Brew and/or Gin

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 08:44

No we are not famous at all Grin
We are are nice normal family (at least that is what we tell people) Grin

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Groovee · 01/07/2017 08:47

Glad you have escaped.

VanillaSugar · 01/07/2017 08:49

Time to call the police - those people sound unhinged.

PurpleAlerts · 01/07/2017 08:51

Jeez they sound unhinged- I really would warn the site owner what happened last night - that is seriously creepy.
Glad you got away- hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday

BeeMyBaby · 01/07/2017 08:51

I didn't know that people like that existed, it sounds terrifying!

franklyidontgiveadamscarlet · 01/07/2017 08:54

Actually it might be wise to let the manager from the park you left a heads up about what has happen last night. In case anyone stays near these nut bars and have similar problems.
In this day and age you don't know who you are living around.
And safely is a issue now no matter what..

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 08:57

We have arrived at the new site. The new manager greeted us like we were celebs and has refused to take the 80 fee. His wife came out and gave us a bottle of wine so we can have a nice night and recover.
We have been put in a caravan that is a bit on its own and it has a massive piece of grass for DS to play one
I am sat on the step watching DS play and DH is unpacking and making a brew.
Someone has just walked past and said hello, I just felt like grabbing DS and running indoors screaming.

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