Do you have guests very often?

More often than we expected, seems like the grandkids are here most weekends, if that counts. I think we have better wifi and snacks than at home, LOL.
Ronni said:
ALSO.....if ANY OF YOU would like to plan a trip to Nashville TN, or need a pit stop on the way to wherever, I would really enjoy hosting you!! So keep that in mind, 'kay???
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Be careful what you ask for...
 

I miss the days when my son was in junior high and high school. He would have his friends for sleepovers, they would play video games, watch movies and play their trumpets and other instruments. In the morning I would find them all over the house. On the floor, on the couches and always hungry when they woke up. Trust me, I learned to prep for breakfast the night before to feed all these guys.
 
Alligatorob said:
Why not?
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mostly cuz no one wants to bother with me which is fine. i don't care for company anyway. i used to invite people over but got tired of it after a while. nobody ever asked me over or contacted me ever to do anything so i figured it wasn't worth the effort anymore. last time someone invited me over they were having a bad day and decided to change the plans and didn't bother to tell me and when i got there they wouldn't answer the door. later i found out they had answered the door for someone else and that someone called me. basically my friends are all online. i have none here to invite over.
 
-Oy- said:
Since moving home in May we've had a few visits from ex-colleagues and friends. And family that now live further away. Our eldest daughter came for 5 days a few weeks back and our son and his girlfriend are coming this afternoon to stay for a couple of days :)
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Did you move back from out of the UK? What has been your experience good and bad?
 
MarciKS said:
i appreciate that. it's not sad for me. i really don't mind it. people make me anxious. and being an introvert this is the only place for me that is free of people and i can relax and recharge so i can live to go out into the world another day. šŸ˜
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Iā€™m like you, @MarciKS I enjoy ppl (up to a point ) but on work days by the time I finish dealing with everyoneā€™s needs and talking-talking-talking, the only thing I want is Qu*et and my own space

also, I have not had a lot of success hosting get-togethers. Some have been good, others (more) have flopped or Iā€™ve been disappointed in how it turned out.
 
CinnamonSugar said:
Iā€™m like you, @MarciKS I enjoy ppl (up to a point ) but on work days by the time I finish dealing with everyoneā€™s needs and talking-talking-talking, the only thing I want is Qu*et and my own space

also, I have not had a lot of success hosting get-togethers. Some have been good, others (more) have flopped or Iā€™ve been disappointed in how it turned out.
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I worked in a service position, I was on the phone and computer 8 hours a day. I came home, cooked dinner, got everything done with my son. When I had down time I just wanted to disappear in a book while my son and husband watched TV. I was all talked out. I still don't like to talk on the phone.
 
MarciKS said:
i have trouble managing 30 min of conversation with ppl before i just want to walk away.
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You last longer than I could. I have nothing interesting to share IMO with anyone. I am cordial and polite but I just want to get away to the quiet bubble I live in now. Most people don't understand why I am not all about going, doing and spending. If something does not bring you joy or happiness I don't find a need to be part of it.
 
When my husband was living, we often entertained guests and had dinner parties. We were also invited to their dinner parties. Then he retired and we moved away, and three years later he passed away. Since then, I have had people visit, but they were mostly relatives; my sisters, their families, and my mother came and stayed over several times. Also, had a few music ensembles play at my home. Since covid, it's been pretty quiet.
 
palides2021 said:
When my husband was living, we often entertained guests and had dinner parties. We were also invited to their dinner parties. Then he retired and we moved away, and three years later he passed away. Since then, I have had people visit, but they were mostly relatives; my sisters, their families, and my mother came and stayed over several times. Also, had a few music ensembles play at my home. Since covid, it's been pretty quiet.
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i've gotten comfortable with that quiet. it's peaceful.
 
After my husband passed, my son met a wonderul girl, again, they had dated before earlier. She and her son moved in while they saved for their wedding and first home. During that time, my mom was no longer able to live alone. She was just one street over but needed care. She sold her home and came here. We were a full house. She was here for about 2 years until I could no longer keep her safe at home. I had to place her in care. No sooner than she was placed out best family friend had to have a lower leg amputation. He came here to recover for about 3 months. The kids were here about a year after they were married and bought their first house. The house was always filled. No more, just me and the dogs.
 
Fairly often, more so in Florida than in Missouri. A high school friend will stay with us several times a year in Missouri.
A number of family and friends will stay with us in Florida during the winter months.

We enjoy the company.
 
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