Olson
Minnesota
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I think there are a lot of old grumps on this site.
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bfason
Jacksonville, Arkansas
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If you're a "grump" why not hang a sign in your window or on the front of your rig? Simple sign that says, "Visitors not welcome", That should make you as popular as you want to be. LOL
Being a Texan born fella, most of us are just the "friendly" type, I guess. But if you don't want to be disturbed, let people know. I know if I saw "your sign" I would avoid you like the plague. Would never have a problem with me.
(But then, should your rig catch on fire, you better be able to get out on your own!) LOL
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KBaySailor
Western TN
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I find honesty is the best option. I try to start out gentle. Using their first name....
"Dad, I'm really tired and need a nap!"
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taborekle
Clements, Md
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Perhaps you can make them want to leave on their own accord.
I like the suggestions:
"Can you help me with my annual back tank cleaning?"
"Have you looked at the opportunities selling Amway?"
"Can I have $20 for gas money?"
"You may not have enough life insurance. We need to talk."
Excellent suggestions...
Don't forget the following tried and true
"Hallaloua Jesus, Another soul arrives to be saved!"
"My mommy doesn't allow me to talk to strangers..."
"Hey! Wanna see our home movies of our last 5 or 6 camping trips?"
"I find it difficult to sit. Can I get you to examine this pustulating boil I have and give me your opinion?"
"I'd love to talk to you, but my doctor told me the contagion is still infectious."
"Got any beer?"
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69RoadRunner
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Olson wrote:I think there are a lot of old grumps on this site.
Nah, mostly a lot of wannabe comedians.
Hey, I resemble that remark!
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JustLabs
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skipnchar wrote:Probably your best bet is to be up front with the guy. "Sorry I guess I'm not very sociable but I'm not enjoying our conversations" or something like that. No...he's NOT going to like you but since you don't like him what difference would that make?
Exactly!
If they're bothering you,tell them to hit the road. Its really not that difficult. They won't be the first person not to like me and they surely won't be the last.
The U.S has become so P.C. people are afraid to hurt somebodys feelings.
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akgent
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ladymc53 wrote:How do you get a husband with a stroke to listen to you when HE'S the one that wanders over and talks? He's an overly friendly sort of guy and wants to "help", but "help" is the last thing they want.
Example: This week we went out to Lake Ouachita State Park and ended up having the campsite next to people we know well from church. Young couple, 2 babies and a babysitter to help out since mom is pregnant again. We didn't know they were going, and vice versa. We volunteered our bathroom to them because the bathroom was 2 blks. away and for a pregnant lady that's tough. That's not the problem and they appreciated it and took us up on the offer. But just 1 thing DH did was to go over and say something to the effect of "Here, put up these lights so you can have more light." Problem is, they didn't WANT more light - they wanted it dark so the babies would go to sleep. I told him - ASK - don't TELL! I apologized to them...good thing we're friends. But he'd do the same with strangers. Just "wanting to help". He loves camping and wants everyone to have a great camping experience, but doesn't realize he's part of the problem. Can't get him to listen to me - gonna do what he wants. Suggestions?
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edmontoncamper
Edmonton Alberta Canada
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akgent wrote:ladymc53 wrote:How do you get a husband with a stroke to listen to you when HE'S the one that wanders over and talks? He's an overly friendly sort of guy and wants to "help", but "help" is the last thing they want.
Example: This week we went out to Lake Ouachita State Park and ended up having the campsite next to people we know well from church. Young couple, 2 babies and a babysitter to help out since mom is pregnant again. We didn't know they were going, and vice versa. We volunteered our bathroom to them because the bathroom was 2 blks. away and for a pregnant lady that's tough. That's not the problem and they appreciated it and took us up on the offer. But just 1 thing DH did was to go over and say something to the effect of "Here, put up these lights so you can have more light." Problem is, they didn't WANT more light - they wanted it dark so the babies would go to sleep. I told him - ASK - don't TELL! I apologized to them...good thing we're friends. But he'd do the same with strangers. Just "wanting to help". He loves camping and wants everyone to have a great camping experience, but doesn't realize he's part of the problem. Can't get him to listen to me - gonna do what he wants. Suggestions?
Honor Him,
He is a Saint.
Be thankful he is around. One day you just might wish he was camping with you bothering other campers.
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MartyAndPeg
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Actually, yes. We had this one guy constantly stopping by when I would be outside reading. This one particular time, after about 5 minutes of his soap box rhetoric, my wife came outside and told me there was a light flashing on the washer/dryer. I excused myself, and went inside to investigate. When I told her that light meant the W/D was finished with the cycle, she just turned around and said "thank you!". The next time it happens she said she would just poke her head out and tell me the cat was on fire.
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newk
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MartyAndPeg wrote:...The next time it happens she said she would just poke her head out and tell me the cat was on fire.
My wife is like that. If she thinks I need an out she'll rescue me.... "Honey, you need to (insert task)."
She does that for me when I'm on the phone too long with someone too.... "HONEY, WE'VE GOT TO GET GOING; WE"RE LATE!"
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