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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:
GreenTulips · 01/07/2017 09:00

Maybe they advertise on a swingers site? Giving discounts for group parties?

CaveMum · 01/07/2017 09:07

Glad you got out alive away without any bother.

Am I the only one waiting for the "other" thread to appear - "We're on holiday and the lovely family in the caravan have disappeared overnight. Should we call the police?!"

Grin
alfagirl73 · 01/07/2017 09:08

Wow! There's annoying... infuriating even... and then there's down right creepy!

I'm glad you managed to get moved to another site - especially after last night - that would've freaked me right out.

I hope you manage to enjoy the rest of your holiday in peace!

Giddyaunt18 · 01/07/2017 09:09

I think OP said earlier that she has told the site manager everything and he's not putting anyone else next to them.

BewareOfDragons · 01/07/2017 09:11

Very kind of the manager to waive the £80 fee.

I bet he and his wife are hoping for crazy updates from their other site, too!

DartmoorDoughnut · 01/07/2017 09:12

Oh my word they're mad!! So glad you got away ok and that the creepy AF bloke didn't wake your DS, why would he do that?!

happypoobum · 01/07/2017 09:15

I can't believe you have been so selfish as to move to another site and deprive us of these shenanigans. Grin

On the other hand they sound absolutely terrifying. I hope you have a lovely time at the new site Wine

YogiYoni · 01/07/2017 09:16

Homeground in Windemere is good for breakfast. We're off there soon. We could have a lovely chat, then maybe the kids could play, walk later...?

alfagirl73 · 01/07/2017 09:16

Gotta say - I'd have paid money to have seen their faces this morning when they realised you were gone!

Inertia · 01/07/2017 09:20

Sounds like the size managers are doing their best to make things work for you, which is good - they won't want this reviewed on Trip Advisor!

DownUdderer · 01/07/2017 09:20

Over friendly and no boundaries. How do people get like this? The husband sounds like the sort that could be a charismatic cult leader ?!

Rach5l · 01/07/2017 09:20

Most exciting caravan thread ever!!!!!!!!

Can you give us a quick rundown of what happened on your last holiday?

busyboysmum · 01/07/2017 09:20

I'm wondering if they ended up doing it to wind you up. No-one can be that obtuse. Maybe when you politely put them off they got massively (unreasonably) offended and made it into some sort of stupid game to see how far they could push it.

Whatever the reason hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and don't be put off caravanning . We go all the time and honestly have never encountered such oddness.

MrsCornish · 01/07/2017 09:21

Lovely new site managers! How brilliant. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

TheMaddHugger · 01/07/2017 09:22

Fab Update. Enjoy ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 for DS and a 🍻 🥂 🍷 🥃 🍸 🍹 🍾 for You
very Weird Man tapping on DS window, Wonders If he knew it WAs Ds's Window or thought it was Yours
((((((Hugs)))))

MrsCornish · 01/07/2017 09:23

Also, what busyboysmum said. That's what i reckon. And/or they were filming themselves.

TheMaddHugger · 01/07/2017 09:24

busyboysmum Sat 01-Jul-17 09:20:57
I'm wondering if they ended up doing it to wind you up. No-one can be that obtuse. Maybe when you politely put them off they got massively (unreasonably) offended and made it into some sort of stupid game to see how far they could push it.

This is what I was thinking. I know People that would get Knocked off at being told NO and being childish enough to do this as revenge

wrappedupinmyselflikeaspool · 01/07/2017 09:26

Run away, run away. Actually you could set up a kickstarter for the £80 with this story, you'd make your total in minutes!

AlternativeTentacle · 01/07/2017 09:28

So they wanted to wake your child up on purpose? Seriously fucking batshit.

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TheMaddHugger · 01/07/2017 09:41

PetalsOnPearls

I can see it. Keep customers happy. People don't ask to change campsites for no reason. it is a lot of Bother

Timeforabiscuit · 01/07/2017 09:43

petal

Id totally would wave the fee, especially if id read the thread Grin

Coloursthatweremyjoy · 01/07/2017 09:45

Petals, I think this is a tad beyond friendly,

I can totally imagine a site owner waiving the fee. Goodwill, nice reviews, return stays...I've stayed in lots of places where I can imagine owners going above and beyond like this.

Partypolitics99 · 01/07/2017 09:49

We have stayed on the other site three times before this in caravans and quite a few times camping so we are repeat business.

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Giddyaunt18 · 01/07/2017 09:50

Also, what does the £80 fee cover? Can't imagine it has really put them out as they have space and caravans need to be cleaned on turnover anyway.Sounds like an admin thing that is easy to waive, still it's good customer service.