Coping with visitors
Apr 17th 2008, 9:56 pm
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Coping with visitors
Just had a call from some friends telling us they've booked their flights to come over in the summer ... for THREE weeks!! 
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
Apr 17th 2008, 10:00 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Mandana
Just had a call from some friends telling us they've booked their flights to come over in the summer ... for THREE weeks!!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
Apr 17th 2008, 10:05 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Mandana
Just had a call from some friends telling us they've booked their flights to come over in the summer ... for THREE weeks!!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
and there really isn't anything to do in Katy for a day let alone 3 weeks! guess the kiddies will enjoy the pool, that'll be a novelty and then there is always galveston
shame they didn't go to disney, there is nothing for any kids let alone under 5 yrs old ...i'll keep thinking....
even though they are on a tight budget their money will go that bit further with the exchange rate...all i can say is the best of british
Apr 17th 2008, 10:06 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Best strategy is the American 2 night rule.
Apr 17th 2008, 10:24 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Mandana
Just had a call from some friends telling us they've booked their flights to come over in the summer ... for THREE weeks!!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
That's 2 adults with their 2 kids (both under 5) and another friend (although he isn't staying that long)
How are we going to cope with 2 tear-aways for that long?? They will be hiring a car, but are on a very, very tight budget, so going away and staying in a hotel isn't an option.
I think we're going to move!!
What are you best coping strategies for visitors? I'm panicking already!
Tell them the A/C broke down.....
Apr 17th 2008, 10:24 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Why would anyone want to spend 3 long weeks in Houston, TX in the summer?
Apr 17th 2008, 10:25 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Errr...because they get their board and lodgings free.
But still.....
Apr 17th 2008, 10:27 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Why would anyone want to spend 3 long weeks in Houston, TX in the summer? Tell them the A/C broke down.....
Tell them the A/C broke down.....
Apr 17th 2008, 10:28 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
But still.....
Apr 17th 2008, 10:44 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Phew, changed that before someone quoted me!
I feel terrible. They're all excited about coming over .. have paid a small fortune for flights .. and there is me moaning!
I think it was just shock! They didn't tell me they were definitely coming - just rang to say flights were booked and they want picking up at such and such time, such and such date and staying for 3 weeks!
It'll be fine. I'm sure. At least August will be
I feel terrible. They're all excited about coming over .. have paid a small fortune for flights .. and there is me moaning!
I think it was just shock! They didn't tell me they were definitely coming - just rang to say flights were booked and they want picking up at such and such time, such and such date and staying for 3 weeks!
It'll be fine. I'm sure. At least August will be
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Apr 17th 2008, 11:11 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
I can't believe people book flights without checking dates with you or asking how long you want them for.. how rude!!
Apr 17th 2008, 11:13 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by augigi
I can't believe people book flights without checking dates with you or asking how long you want them for.. how rude!!
Apr 17th 2008, 11:13 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Mandana
Phew, changed that before someone quoted me!
I feel terrible. They're all excited about coming over .. have paid a small fortune for flights .. and there is me moaning!
I think it was just shock! They didn't tell me they were definitely coming - just rang to say flights were booked and they want picking up at such and such time, such and such date and staying for 3 weeks!
It'll be fine. I'm sure. At least August will be
I feel terrible. They're all excited about coming over .. have paid a small fortune for flights .. and there is me moaning!
I think it was just shock! They didn't tell me they were definitely coming - just rang to say flights were booked and they want picking up at such and such time, such and such date and staying for 3 weeks!
It'll be fine. I'm sure. At least August will be
Apr 17th 2008, 11:16 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I think so too. I'd have said 'sorry we're away for the first two weeks...you'll have to change your flights and visit for only one week'.
Apr 17th 2008, 11:17 pm
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Re: Coping with visitors
We've told them it's hot. But they managed in the heat of summer in Egypt so they're happy to stand it here. I think they're looking forward to the pool.
They're hiring a car so they'll be able to go off for day trips to Schlitterbahn and the like.
We knew they were planning on coming over as it's his 40th while they are here, so there will be the 4 of them plus another mate coming (just for a week/10 days). But we've not talked for a while, so a call to say flights are booked was a bit of a shocker. I was like this for the length of the conversation!!
They're hiring a car so they'll be able to go off for day trips to Schlitterbahn and the like.
We knew they were planning on coming over as it's his 40th while they are here, so there will be the 4 of them plus another mate coming (just for a week/10 days). But we've not talked for a while, so a call to say flights are booked was a bit of a shocker. I was like this
for the length of the conversation!!
