Moemg
Gone but not forgotten
I have house guests frequently but they are relatives so they know me and as long as I am relaxed the visit goes well . So Khan just relax and go with the flow !
I really feel like a contrarian here. DW and I love having house guests though we extend invitations veeeerrrrryyy carefully. Then we prepare a nice home meal (DW loves to cook), go out to eat someplace close and funky, maybe do some local attractions.
I will admit that over the years we have all tacitly agreed on a code of etiquette, know how to share privacy and space, etc. We also know that it's OK to sit in a room reading the newspaper or a book for half an hour or more without conversing.
Just got back from Milwaukee as house guests and had a blast.
Sorry to ruin the thread .
You haven't ruined anything. I have a theory that people who have had children are more likely to have gone through the learning curve of hosting houseguests. But those of us who rarely do it, well, maybe our guests have interesting stories. I doubt I would have made it to FIRE if I had opted to rent a place that is more suitable to occasional guests.
Oh crap Nords.
You have me down.
It's my 60th birthday.
Only for 2 days.
I am planning on buying much food from the local farmers market.
Maybe a visit to the local coffee shop.
This belongs on a bumper sticker.One of the best things about getting older is no longer having to give a sh!t about what other people think.
Just make sure the beer is cold and in ample supply.
Doesn't everyone?
I've lived alone for ~15 years and someone is coming to visit.
Maybe I should just set fire to the place and save myself the trouble.
I don't know how bad the situation is, but if it's like my own situation was 10 years ago when my new SO was going to come over:
- Unclutter the place
- Thoroughly clean it. If you've neglected cleaning for years and can afford it, bring in professionals. Outsiders see and smell things the inhabitants of a house don't.
- Let sunlight and fresh air come in, put flowers in every room
- Bathe
;-)
(please don't take offense, I have no idea what your house is like, but I had been... busy and the place was an incredible mess)
I live in a bear cave with furniture (Rita Rudner). If I were single male my situation would be thought cute.
Now you have room for your guest.I have disposed of 4 bags of clothing and 3 bags of trash.
Is that bigger or smaller that your current residence?I want to move to a 1 bedroom apartment.
I think you're supposed to smile with fond memories and say "Ah, that reminds me of my students!"I had the temerity to comment on the little squeaker in the booth next to ours at dinner using the cushion as a trampoline and scrawling on the walls and windows with crayons as being less than cute. That quickly became: "Oh, someone doesn't like children!"
For the record, I don't mind them at a distance for the briefest of moments. What's wrong with that?
Hunh, when I was their age I never brought any of my girlfriends home like that...We have teenage boys 15 and 17, often there are two or three extra bodies (sometimes more) in our lounge room on Sat morning. Sometimes they get a sheet or pillow (from my boys), sometimes I feed them breakfast, but not if I have stuff to do out of the house before they get up. They seem quite happy in our house which is definitely way smaller than many of their friends' houses. I'm sure I can't tell you anything about the "take me as you find me" philosophy of hostessing
Not to add more pressure to an already tense situation, but you realize of course that after it's all over then we will want photos.It's only for 2 days.
We shall survive.
Even better, post a few clips over on YouTube...Not to add more pressure to an already tense situation, but you realize of course that after it's all over then we will want photos.
I think you're supposed to smile with fond memories and say "Ah, that reminds me of my students!"
Hunh, when I was their age I never brought any of my girlfriends home like that...
Not to add more pressure to an already tense situation, but you realize of course that after it's all over then we will want photos.
I live on a farm. I have Chickens and a St Bernard wandering around. I do some things the way my Great Grandfather would have 125 years ago. At the same time I have some of the latest electronic gadgets and drive 30.000 Km a year for pleasure. My House is 130 years old and many parts are original. I would not starve or freeze if I had to hole up for a month in January. I can sit and watch birds for hours and not be bored. I have driven a car at 250 Kmh on a track. I have been outside the restaurant pod of the CN Tower. (On top Unbelted) I have no idea what is normal.
You think that's bad: I also live with a cat.
Khan, I have a suggestion. Why not go stay somewhere else, and leave your guest the run of your house?
Amethyst
I've lived alone for ~15 years and someone is coming to visit.
Maybe I should just set fire to the place and save myself the trouble.
I assume they know you - so stay the same; that's normal.