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momager1 · 25/05/2023 20:52

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 ?

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Bababette · 28/05/2023 15:08

It’s the lemonade that isn’t white, brown or orange 😆

Bababette · 28/05/2023 15:17

Do you live in a nice sunny country with beaches as good as our own in Ireland? Would you like a personally hand delivered box of Tayto and various mixed colours of lemonade in exchange for two weeks AI in September? Can also bring Irish Cadbury’s and Kimberly biscuits? 😂

Bababette · 28/05/2023 15:19

Sorry that was meant for @mmgirish 😁

1mabon · 28/05/2023 17:02

Be upfront and just say "no" like a broken record, you do not have to give a reason, assertive is the word.

chaosmaker · 28/05/2023 17:08

Bababette · 28/05/2023 15:17

Do you live in a nice sunny country with beaches as good as our own in Ireland? Would you like a personally hand delivered box of Tayto and various mixed colours of lemonade in exchange for two weeks AI in September? Can also bring Irish Cadbury’s and Kimberly biscuits? 😂

Is Irish Cadburys not the sorry excuse that non Irish Cadburys has become?

Georgyporky · 28/05/2023 18:12

Lightbulb moment !
I've never heard of Tayto, & after reading all these posts I've just realised what it means.

Grrrpredictivetex · 28/05/2023 19:12

Am I literally going to have to beg for the recipes @momager1? Pm me then if you're done with this thread please.

Dragonsandcats · 28/05/2023 19:58

@momager1 please May I have the recipes too?!

Chickenkeev · 28/05/2023 20:03

christmassausages · 28/05/2023 09:24

@SageRosemary you are wrong,wrong,wrong! These are the correct ones🤣

That is an evil and wrong Tayto packet!

Bababette · 28/05/2023 20:06

😢😢😢

Bababette · 28/05/2023 20:08

Grrrpredictivetex · 28/05/2023 19:12

Am I literally going to have to beg for the recipes @momager1? Pm me then if you're done with this thread please.

Bit cheeky!! 😳

mmgirish · 28/05/2023 20:23

Bababette · 28/05/2023 15:17

Do you live in a nice sunny country with beaches as good as our own in Ireland? Would you like a personally hand delivered box of Tayto and various mixed colours of lemonade in exchange for two weeks AI in September? Can also bring Irish Cadbury’s and Kimberly biscuits? 😂

Well I was going to say no but then you brought out the big guns with the Irish Cadbury AND Kimberly biscuits!! They must be the jam mallows though if you're coming!

mmgirish · 28/05/2023 20:24

@chaosmaker much nicer. Creamier.

custardcreme77 · 28/05/2023 21:20

Why do the cheese and onion Tayto crisps come in both yellow and red bags? What is the difference? I’m going to have to try these crisps now.

pimplebum · 28/05/2023 21:42

Only take in swingers theses days

We are renting out at 4 k a week here is our sort code acc no ...

Happy to meet up with you when you come but not hosting these days

tailinthejam · 28/05/2023 23:19

Dizzywizz · 28/05/2023 10:31

Wtf??!! Germoline bubble gum!!!?????

I was given aspirin chewing gum when I had my tonsils out. Tasted exactly as you'd expect.

Nanaof1 · 29/05/2023 06:51

tailinthejam · 28/05/2023 23:19

I was given aspirin chewing gum when I had my tonsils out. Tasted exactly as you'd expect.

I remember that stuff! I haven't seen it for decades but here in the states it was called, "Aspergum". I also chewed it after getting my tonsils out and when I had fevers, measles, etc. as I had trouble swallowing pills. It was orange flavored if I remember correctly.

Firefly86 · 29/05/2023 13:55

custardcreme77 · 28/05/2023 21:20

Why do the cheese and onion Tayto crisps come in both yellow and red bags? What is the difference? I’m going to have to try these crisps now.

The yellow ones are from northern Ireland and the red ones from ROI. There's a massive rivalry between North and South!

innerspace · 29/05/2023 14:01

Firefly86 · 29/05/2023 13:55

The yellow ones are from northern Ireland and the red ones from ROI. There's a massive rivalry between North and South!

What is the difference in taste? I want to try them too now!

Christiew789 · 29/05/2023 23:23

That’s a bit presumptuous but a coincidence for 3 to ask at once… any chance you (or your husband) made a throwaway “you’ll have to come visit!” Comment that they’re all responding to?
id consider who you want to remain friends with - the ones you do is just say you’re not ready to host yet. If you don’t care to stay friends, just ignore.

LuluBlakey1 · 29/05/2023 23:39

I keep checking back for the MarsBar recipe but it looks like we're not getting any recipes.

EatingWormsMichael · 30/05/2023 14:48

I picture the op like the lucky charms character "they're only after me for my delicious lasagne." Probably ran over to netmums to start a thread about being hounded for recipes.

IHateLegDay · 30/05/2023 16:04

My first ever time in Northern Ireland and this is the first thing I see in the airport! I'm tempted to buy some after reading this thread 😂

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OnedayIwillfeelfree · 30/05/2023 16:39

IHateLegDay · 30/05/2023 16:04

My first ever time in Northern Ireland and this is the first thing I see in the airport! I'm tempted to buy some after reading this thread 😂

They are my guilty pleasure! I often treat my self to a multipack on eBay! They are vastly superior to Walkers. A few months ago, you could sometimes buy them at Home Bargains. I wish they sold them in the supermarkets in the UK. They would outsell other brands.

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XelaM · 30/05/2023 16:51

Sorry, this might be blasphemy judging by this thread, but I bought a multipack of Tayo crisps in Morrisons and they taste exactly like Walker crisps to me 🤷‍♀️😂

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