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what a surprise..it has started!

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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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MadeForThis · 25/05/2023 22:40

@momager1
Would Northern Tayto do?

Hawkins0001 · 25/05/2023 22:41

@momager1
Offer a charge of x amount paid upfront, to cover x eg food etc

WouldYouLikeACrabPuff · 25/05/2023 22:41

I think just say "the house/ we aren't ready to host yet. Nearby hotels are here and here if you want to catch up on your holiday! It's a great place to explore".

momager1 · 25/05/2023 22:42

on the beach for their first time. I am far enough away that not worried about being identified lol. One dog was all over it. The other was WTF is this weird shit under my feet? then she took a dump. No worries we are responsible pet owners and picked it up. that blue thing on her collar is full of poop bags hahahaha

what a surprise..it has started!
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murasaki · 25/05/2023 22:44

Heh @momager1 , no, not the house thief, he was a whole.new level of CFery

Snugglemonkey · 25/05/2023 22:47

BellaJuno · 25/05/2023 21:07

I’d reply “You wouldn’t believe the number of people asking to stay with us! We’re not hosting anyone for the forseeable as we settle in to our new life but if you end up in the area, do let us know and we’ll meet up for dinner”

This 👏

momager1 · 25/05/2023 22:49

@MadeForThis YES. I am from belfast and honestly I always just say Ireland as no one in canada understands the difference and I was sick of explaining.

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Strawberrydelight78 · 25/05/2023 22:50

You are there to retire not to be used as a base as a free holiday. Just say you want to relax now you can. Not be hosting people in your home. I think people seem to forget that it's your home not a free air b n b.

IHateLegDay · 25/05/2023 22:50

'No.' is a full sentence.

BistoBear · 25/05/2023 22:54

Thank you for sharing poodle pic 🐩🐩As a fellow poodle pair owner, I would love to see a better photo please 🙂🙂

IHateLegDay · 25/05/2023 22:57

Sorry I see you've already replied to them! I should've RTFT 🙈
It sounds like you're living a wonderful life 🥰

isitshe · 25/05/2023 22:57

momager1 · 25/05/2023 21:36

@Batalax depends. If you are from Ireland and bring me a very large crate of tayto cheese and onion (not walkers, must be tayto) We can talk lol . Oh and germolene. LOTS of germolene

Ooh @momager1 I was going to ask you Northern or Southern Tayto, then I saw your last post. Yellow all the way. Best crisps ever for a crisp sammich.

Shynapple · 25/05/2023 22:59

How did they find out about your condo with the gorgeous location in the first place? If it was via social media then to be honest op, you could have expected this.

Strawberrydelight78 · 25/05/2023 23:01

I remember that one went on for ages.🤣🤣🤣

FlamingoQueen · 25/05/2023 23:03

I can’t believe how cheeky some people are.

momtoboys · 25/05/2023 23:04

mamakoukla · 25/05/2023 20:57

The last two… nice try but no. The first couple - would you want them over at some future date?

I would simply keep it as lovely to hear from you, ongoing work and plans, love to meet up if you’re over on holiday but we aren’t accepting house guests at present.

This sounds good.

EmptyBedBlues · 25/05/2023 23:04

FatherJoseFernandez · 25/05/2023 21:04

‘It’s not actually our retirement home, it’s a leper colony’

I like this.

momtoboys · 25/05/2023 23:08

momager1 · 25/05/2023 22:34

@Howtosolveit I am 55 and my husband is 54. You have lots of time. We are now living off interest from our investment income and the money we sold our house for. Our plan is not to even start touching the principle until we are over 65. Right now we are comfortable on this carribean Island. Had we waited 8 or more years we would be rich here. I would rather be comfortable and have fun while we still can

Your life sounds wonderful! Enjoy every minute! I would love some recipes if you want to post them sometime!

Itsanotherhreatday · 25/05/2023 23:08

How are you fixed for September? 👀

Batalax · 25/05/2023 23:08

Make sure that number 4 isn’t taking my week! 😡

And no I won’t be bringing tayto chips or germoline. Talk about being a CF for asking that!

determinedtomakethiswork · 25/05/2023 23:21

DarrellRiversCriminalBehaviourOrder · 25/05/2023 21:23

Where's that thread about the CF who just turned up with a suitcase even though OP hadn't agreed to her visiting and didn't know her well? OP and her husband were on deadline for a major work commission and just ignored all the calls and texts.

I love that one so much. I didn't even care if it was a fake, it was just so funny.

momager1 · 25/05/2023 23:23

@BistoBear this morning on the balcony.. mad as i was not ready for walkies. not done my tea yet lol. Poodles are such divas .. mine are do the grooming this weekend!! fuzzy poodles

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crazycatladyof6 · 25/05/2023 23:26

Some people are so cheeky! Enjoy your retirement

momager1 · 25/05/2023 23:26

oh @Batalax I was not asking for germoline OR taytos.. this CF wants BOTH

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MrsPerfect12 · 25/05/2023 23:28

Ha ha some people have no shame!

I wonder if you'll get a reply.

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