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bonniej · 27/10/2004 21:44

two years ago me and dh and ds (14 at the time) had a fantastic holiday in gran canaria. We met loads of people at our apartments and all got on really well and had a brilliant time. We exchanged phone numbers with a few and kept in touch for a short while as you do. since then I've had dd (16 months now) and our holidays are a bit more tame. I've just had a phonecall from a couple we met on that holiday. They were great fun but really loud and brash (don't mean to sound snobby) They only have one child who would be a teenager by now. the thing is they are coming up to where we live (a seaside resort) tomorrow and sort of hinted they had nowhere to stay. I don't mind meeting up for a drink with them but really haven't the room or the inclination to put them up!! They said they are having trouble finding accommodation but would have to rent out a caravan or something. (hinting I think). I just told them to phone when they got here but now don't know what to do. DH works nights so really don't want to arrange anything until the weekend and really could do without it. Or am I being unfriendly??? Help what do I do when they phone??

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JuniperDewdrop · 28/10/2004 12:44

here

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 12:46

Did I say Blackpool, silly me... I really meant Eastbourne! You and the kids will love Eastbourne Juniper.. give me a ring when you get there

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 12:50

just re-read, are you really visiting Blackpool tomorrow??? Or am i being incredibly thick

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JuniperDewdrop · 28/10/2004 12:54

yes we're staying at the tregenna B&B in Albert road. It's dS1s birthday on Saturday so we're doing this instead of a party.

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 13:19

what a coincidence There's me slagging it off! It's great for a weekend away just not a fantastic place to live. You'll have a great time and the kids will love it. Make sure you take the kids to the Pleasure Beach if the weather's ok. The illuminations are on at the moment as well. Have a fantastic time

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Donbean · 28/10/2004 14:09

Ok OK Ok, ive got your card marked boniej!
The next time we arrange a get together and you tell me that you cant make it because you have got friends comming for the weekend with 8 kids, 3 dogs llamas and gerbils i will KNOW there is something suss going on!
Good luck with that one, dont envy you chuck! I just wouldnt answer the phone then feel really really guilty for the next 10 years.

JuniperDewdrop · 28/10/2004 15:31

donbean

We went at the same time of year last year and the kids loved the illuminations. We took a horse and trap in the evening to see them.
I think a friend and her family are going for the day Saturday so hopefully we can meet up with them.
Good luck with your mates

marthamoo · 28/10/2004 15:34

Oh I've not been to Blackpool for years, and I've never been for the illuminations - I'll get our bags packed and we'll be at yours about 8ish, bonniej. Don't worry about cooking us a proper dinner at that time - a snack will be fine.

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 18:45

OMG the phone keeps ringing and it's a mobile number I don't know. Forgot to put answer machine on and am not answering the phone. DH is at work now but told me to answer it and just tell them we haven't got the room but I can see myself giving in and saying 'it'll be fine, come round ' I'm pathetic. worse thing is just after the phone rang the last time the door went. I couldn't ignore that as you can see that i'm in. I was really panicking thinking it must be them.....it was jehova's I have never been so glad to see them in my life

I feel very guilty for not answering the phone though.

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Avalon · 28/10/2004 18:47

Put the answering machine on now. Ours comes on after a certain number of rings, if you don't answer the phone. Yours could be like that!

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 18:49

It did sort of beep after it had been ringing for ages so I hope that's the case. What if they're stranded in Blackpool with nowhere to go?? (i'm still not answering the phone though. I wish dh was here he usually does all the dirty work)

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Avalon · 28/10/2004 18:59

Didn't you say there were loads of vacancies at the B&B's? I'm sure they'll only try you a few times before booking in a B&B.

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 19:03

I just read in the local paper today that this weekend is one of the busiest in Blackpool. I think it's something to do with being the first weekend the lights are on and the children aren't at school. I didn't realise that before so maybe they are having trouble finding somewhere to stay. I'm sure there are some vacancies somewhere though. (well I hope so)

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Flik · 28/10/2004 19:09

I think you should pick up the phone and just say, 'oh glad you called, I thought i'd missed you. Here are some local hotels/caavan numbers with vacancy's. When you get settled ring and we'll arrange to meet up at the weekend.' If you don't answere the phone you'll be on edge for days. Then it really will be embarrasing if you bump into them/they turn up. Good Luck

marthamoo · 28/10/2004 19:09

You have nothing to feel guilty about - it was their choice to turn up on spec (if it is them on the 'phone). I'm sure they'll find something.

FWIW, I would be exactly the same - not answering the phone and jumping like a scalded cat every time the doorbell went.

marthamoo · 28/10/2004 19:16

Though Flik is eminently more sensible than me and you should definitely take her advice !

Just occurred to me that they may be safely ensconced in a local B&B and ringing you to arrange a quiet drink over the weekend....

Merlot · 28/10/2004 19:21

True what Flik says, but after all this do you even want to have a drink with these people?

Flik · 28/10/2004 19:23

Answere the phone, like Marthamoo says it may all be ok. If not and it gets awkward, put the phone down on them and run and hide under the bed!! They don't sound like potential close friends anyway

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 19:26

You're all quite right. It might not even have been them on the phone. I've sort of built them up as the enemy now and don't even feel like going for a drink with them any more. If the phone goes again I'll answer it. Even if they don't want to stay they might want to come round tonight. DH is at work, dd is in bed and I was looking forward to a nice relaxing evening with a bottle of wine, a magazine and mn. I don't want any company I really am pathetic

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Flik · 28/10/2004 19:32

You are not pathetic bonniej. They are not scary monsters they are just people. They may not even want to stay. Just tell them the truth. They have'nt come to Blackpool to spend a week with you, and your not losing anything if they don't like what you say. Just be nice and polite and to the point. Im rooting for you.

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bonniej · 28/10/2004 20:29

I feel really horrible now. I finally answered the phone and they are booked into a b&b. They asked if we'd like to meet them for a drink on Saturday night. They didn't think they'd find anywhere to stay as had already looked on the internet and couldn't find anything, but when they got here there were loads of vacancies. Quite looking forward to meeting them again now!

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Merlot · 28/10/2004 20:34

Great = alls well that ends well!

Flik · 28/10/2004 20:55

Panick over, have a nice night Saturday.

JuniperDewdrop · 29/10/2004 10:32

Brill, shall we all come along too and meet you,I can tie the llama up outside can't I?

Glad it's all turned out well for you bonnij

JuniperDewdrop · 29/10/2004 10:32

bonniej*