Advice needed on dealing with OVERLYfriendly people

[luvwinnie]

DH and I went for the first time to our seasonal campsite. Lots of relaxation...until THE ANNOYING NEIGHBOR appeared out of nowhere. We saw NO ONE until he popped into the site on Sat. to say howdy and welcome and started inviting us over and telling us how he and his wife are raising their grandkids and he must have said "I hope you like Kids" at least 3 times. DH and I were silent. We don't DISLIKE kids, but we have chosen to not have any and we are going to this place to "Get away from it all"...we specifically chose this place for it's secluded, quiet environment. There are NO activities, pool, bingo, bonfires, etc. I wanted to say "What does it matter? They aren't coming over here." Honestly, I'm more worried about HIM being a nuisance. First thing we will tell them is that our dog does not like children.
We work hard all week and DH's father is seriously ill. The last thing we want is to feel like we HAVE to socialize with these people...it's not a good feeling. I hate being rude, but I will just have to explain that we are there for privacy and relaxation. He even said "There's a site next to me that's empty...why not take that one?" I kept reiterating that we chose this spot for the peace & quiet and privacy.

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

That sucks. You are gonna have to quietly tell him to get lost. meaning give him a hint and if he doesn't get it tell him outright to get lost

 

[Blondie]

He seems overly friendly alright, maybe he's hoping to pawn off his grandchildren on you for some of his own peace and quiet!

With people like that, the only way to get them to take a hint is to be abrupt. Say your hello, then keep on walking! If he's at your campsite, tell him something like "well, gonna go take a nap, or read a book see ya!" Then turn away and keep going!

Good luck!

 

[luvwinnie]

and it gets out of hand I will explain that all week we work and dh is at his parents' house a lot helping out with his ill dad, and we REALLY need time alone when we are there.

Thanks!

 

[Harambe]

I wouldn't even explain it to him. Just shake your head and say that your DH is going thru a bad time! It is the truth (best wishes to his dad, BTW), so that should be enough!

You don't owe this yaa-hoo any explaination!

Intrusive people - yuck!

 

[GeorgeG]

You might try cleaning your gun(s) at the picnic table...

 

[grinningghost]

Originally posted by GeorgeG
You might try cleaning your gun(s) at the picnic table...

My husband would say the same thing.

Seriously, I seem to run into these people everywhere I go. While sitting at the pool on vacation, I just want to take a nap, or read my book, but there's always some person next to me that wants to chat non-stop. Wouldn't my open book or closed eyes be an indication that I'm looking for a little solitude? I guess friendly is better than cranky, but then again, not always.