LisaH 0 #1 June 21, 2007 How do you politely tell them to shut all of the windows when they turn the A/C on? Don't boil over on the stove..get off of the internet and pay attention. My drying off towel is not for the steam on the mirror? My house is your house...but Am I a poor hostess?Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 June 21, 2007 Easy. Tell them to get the fuck out they've overstayed their welcome. Are these your family?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 June 21, 2007 QuoteEasy. Tell them to get the fuck out they've overstayed their welcome. Are these your family? They haven't even't arrived yet and I dread it. No, not family. I'd have no problem with that.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 June 21, 2007 well, then I see no problem. Shut the lights and hide behind your couch until they leave. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 June 21, 2007 Quote well, then I see no problem. Shut the lights and hide behind your couch until they leave. I'm doomed. It's a done deal. I can't hide.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 June 21, 2007 Well if they aren't there yet, you have a chance to lay the law down up front. RULES -No using MY toothbrush. for anything. -if the door isn't closed when you use the bathroom I will throw knives at you. I like to put wierd pictures in my medicine cabinet. if they look they will be curious and ask you about it. then you can say WTF were you looking in my med cabinet for? what did you think you'd find? - If i catch you drinkin out of my milk container I will punch you in the stomach as hard as I can. then, you will clean my kitchen. -If you harass my pet I will poke you in the eye..two knuckles deep. - If you expect me to entertain you, drive you anywhere, cook for you or otherwise serve you I will cut you. - if you have a problem following these rules I will beat you while you sleep. THen, have them sign in triplicate and lock the paperwork in a safe place.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 June 21, 2007 Quote Well if they aren't there yet, you have a chance to lay the law down up front. RULES -No using MY toothbrush. for anything. -if the door isn't closed when you use the bathroom I will throw knives at you. I like to put wierd pictures in my medicine cabinet. if they look they will be curious and ask you about it. then you can say WTF were you looking in my med cabinet for? what did you think you'd find? - If i catch you drinkin out of my milk container I will punch you in the stomach as hard as I can. then, you will clean my kitchen. -If you harass my pet I will poke you in the eye..two knuckles deep. - If you expect me to entertain you, drive you anywhere, cook for you or otherwise serve you I will cut you. - if you have a problem following these rules I will beat you while you sleep. THen, have them sign in triplicate and lock the paperwork in a safe place. I'm laughing so hard. Will you please come put these laws into order? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 June 21, 2007 Cali? how far of a drive is it from Vegas and when will your guests be there? My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 June 21, 2007 I guess I've been pretty lucky to have mostly thoughtful, unobtrusive guests. There was one friend who stayed in my place for two weeks while I was traveling (and he'd just moved to town and was looking for a place of his own). He kind of ... spread out all over the place; I'd find things of his all over the house during the few days that we were both there before he moved on out. Usually when I'm a guest I try to keep my stuff relatively contained (mostly because I'm afraid if I don't I'll end up leaving it behind!). As for how to politely tell people, just say "this is the way I do it" and hope they figure it out. When the window is open and the A/C is on, make sure they see you closing the window and saying "I keep the windows closed with the A/C on... I don't want to pay to air condition the LA smog layer.""There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 June 21, 2007 Or you can jsut add. -If the A/C is on and the window is open I will spray you with Muriatic acid...In the crotch.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 June 21, 2007 Quote Or you can jsut add. -If the A/C is on and the window is open I will spray you with Muriatic acid...In the crotch. If only I had muriatic acid. Or A/C. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 June 21, 2007 you can get it at any pharmacy. Usually, it's right next to the plutonium.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 June 21, 2007 Quote I guess I've been pretty lucky to have mostly thoughtful, unobtrusive guests. There was one friend who stayed in my place for two weeks while I was traveling (and he'd just moved to town and was looking for a place of his own). He kind of ... spread out all over the place; I'd find things of his all over the house during the few days that we were both there before he moved on out. Usually when I'm a guest I try to keep my stuff relatively contained (mostly because I'm afraid if I don't I'll end up leaving it behind!). As for how to politely tell people, just say "this is the way I do it" and hope they figure it out. When the window is open and the A/C is on, make sure they see you closing the window and saying "I keep the windows closed with the A/C on... I don't want to pay to air condition the LA smog layer." They will be here in August. I will take them on a tour and tell them how I need things to be. A/C wise and don't kill my cats, etc. I don't care about stuff all over the place, messy doesn't bother me. I take that back, yes it does. But I want them to be comfortable. Just respect my routine.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #14 June 21, 2007 Quote They will be here in August. Then you still have time to move."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #15 June 21, 2007 Quote Quote They will be here in August. Then you still have time to move. My move isn't until December. Damn!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #16 June 21, 2007 Quote How do you politely tell them to shut all of the windows when they turn the A/C on? Don't boil over on the stove..get off of the internet and pay attention. My drying off towel is not for the steam on the mirror? My house is your house...but Am I a poor hostess? Easy Pop the main circuit breaker tell them there's a 3 day wait for the electrician to come out and fix the problem.Suggest HotelBeen there done that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #17 June 21, 2007 Quote Quote How do you politely tell them to shut all of the windows when they turn the A/C on? Don't boil over on the stove..get off of the internet and pay attention. My drying off towel is not for the steam on the mirror? My house is your house...but Am I a poor hostess? Easy Pop the main circuit breaker tell them there's a 3 day wait for the electrician to come out and fix the problem.Suggest HotelBeen there done that Nahh, I can't do that even with as much as I want to. I know what it's like not being able to afford a hotel. Circuit breaker idea is a thought though. JKBe yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
