what a surprise..it has started!

[momager1]

long story, short.
husband and I took early retirement and sold our home in Canada. 7 weeks ago we moved to a condo that we had purchased previously (for our retirement) In Dominican Republic. 3 min walk to gorgeous bavaro beach, lots of quirky little eateries, Small condo complex but upscale with two large pools and 2 bbq gazebos with included gas bbqs and dining tables for the owners to use. SURPRISE. 3 couples that we have not had alot of socializing with have all sent messages this week. 1 looking to stay a week in august, 1 a week in October, and the other couple want to bring their two kids over CHRISTMAS!! I need to figure out a good response to them all. I did want to message back FUCK OFF but my husband thought it was a bit harsh haha. Couple one have always been good hosts as have we on the rare occasion that we have been in each others house ( and good dinner guests, including asking what they can bring and when i say nothing, they showed up with flowers and two bottles of wine as they didn't know what i was cooking, so a red and a white) Couple Two. had them over for a bbq once. nice enough people that lived in our culdesac, but showed up empty handed and then asked for some of the leftovers as she didn't have time to make anything for their packed lunches the next day (it was a lunch bbq over at 5 pm) Couple three. JUST NO. In the message they sent they said that they know it is just two bedrooms two baths, but the kids could sleep in the livingroom and share THEIR bathroom. And they were so looking forward to my cooking for the week as they are not in a position to eat out much !! ( I am a NOW RETIRED restaurant owning chef. NO NOPE NOPITY NOPE.
So. How do I word my messages back to them that does not include FUCK OFF ?

Maybe keep an eye out for negative reviews for the restaurant op.

Commenting for the lasagna and cheescake recipes but also to say that they just went totally and utterly too far with their plan to take over your home over Christmas no less! I would absolutely want lots of guests visiting in your situation - but not that lot! Hallmark of takers that they won't even accept no for an answer.

I cannot understand the sheer brass neck of some! Surely most people, when they realise they've overstepped, apologetically and politely back down? Can you imagine staying with someone who had made it clear they didn't want you to visit? That'd be so uncomfortable and just not fun!

I like this one. If you ever were to see or hear from them again you have been civil, but it's still a clear no.

‘Sorry, not able to accommodate guests but would love to stay with you when we visit Canada’

A little off topic, but between early retirement to the Caribbean / standard poodles / lasagne etc you’re really sorted in life. I will spend the next ten minutes assessing my choices.

I live in a UK tourist trap. It's always the same world over.

Just can't host anyone but family but delighted to meet up for drinks if they are staying somewhere local.

please say they were charged a cancellation fee for the restaurant booking???

They sound absolutely awful!!!

Sounds wonderful. Can I come? 😉

Couple 3 need to be told to fuck off.
There’s the risk that they won’t get the hint otherwise.
Couple 1 I’d be more diplomatic with.

Bloody hell that they thought talking to your daughter would get them a free holiday!

'Hi, unfortunately we are not in a position to accommodate visitors at the moment. Hope you are all well.'

No need to give reasons. CF's push against them anyway!

Not to derail the thread, but @momager1 can I ask how health cover works there?

We're looking to retire somewhere warm, but aren't sure what happens with that, so it would be helpful to hear other people's experiences. Is it a private healthcare you have take out, or something else? Many thanks.

Ooh how I wish people would read the whole thread before commenting on what has been resolved several pages ago …..

Oh, and BTW, your responses were perfect and I'm looking forward to the recipes as that lasagne looks amazing.

I can bring Tayto, stinger bars, kerrygold, Kimberley biscuits and brennans bread. When can I stay???

We should have a thread to show off the lasagna’s we make after getting the recipe!!

All I can say is wow!!!!

At least you now know exactly what they’re like and no need to be polite

Can we have a pic of the mars bar cheesecake please?! 😋

I feel such satisfaction when a poster is politely firm and assertive. On behalf of my blood pressure, I thank you.

I feel such satisfaction when a poster is politely firm and assertive. On behalf of my blood pressure, I thank you.

😁😁

I like your responses OP, and indeed that couple number 1 seem understanding.

@momager1 the lasagne looks amazing.

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