Prepared to be flamed for this as is often the case with the AIBU thread 😁. We have just got back from our local park. It is less than half a mile away. We have often walked there. However with the weather looking like it might rain and having a 3 and a 1 year old we decided to drive. Also the 3year old sometimes gets tired and wants carrying. It’s a small park and thought it would probably be quiet compared to bigger parks. Plus obviously staying in our local area.
When we got out of the car a man walking his dog stopped and stared at us. My DH said hello the man didn’t react he just carried on glaring at us. We just thought he was abit strange and went into the park to which we were the only ones there.
Upon returning to the car a woman was stood nearby got her phone out and started to take pictures of us. I was in shock and didn’t say anything. I really wish I had now.
I get they probably thought we had come from out the area. But I just find their reaction extreme. We do not live in beauty spot, it’s a quiet area with a very small park. Only local people would actually know about it.
Im also really angry she took pictures of us especially if the DC are in them. Another factor that I’m not sure if I should mention or not or if was a contributing factor or not is the fact DH is of a ethnic minority. There has been a lot of horrible underhand comments recently on our local Facebook group blaming ‘certain people’ for spreading the virus.
Also just thought I would add where we parked was fine. Not anywhere we shouldn’t/or blocking anyone.
AIBU?
YABU - yes their reaction was fine
YANBU - it was OTT