"At the end of the day its your house, so its your rules, as long as you are upfront then i cant see a problem "
I know that's the theory, bekkie...it's the reality that bothers me. Cos I just know it ain't going to go down well when I break the news it's a dog & cat free zone.
It is a bit of an awkward thing to say, but it really is your right to have your own home the way you want it, if all else fails, you could always develop a recently diagnosed alletgy
Hello Janetclaire, Lily's not the only sensible one, there's me too.
Just had huge storm. We now have 8 adults and 7 grandchildren in the house, was hoping to do a BBQ on the terrace.
David, is the whole house dog and cat free? Is there not a corner in a utility room that could be a dog bedroom? They must find it pretty hard to find somewhere to stay that lets dogs on the beds.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Philippa - I can only relate what happened during their last visit to my sister's home. They reserved the guest room for my nephew and his wife, but as the rules of the home stipulate no dogs in the guest room, he slept in my sisters flat on the settee with dog alongside him....they can't stand to be parted seemingly.
So far it's never been an issue for me, as I have no friends with dogs, but truthfully I'm not keen the 'aroma'.
Can't see this subject being discussed much further without me offending someone. Sorry!
You say 'she hinted' - but do I take it that you did no more than smile wanly.
I wouldn't mention it to them again if I were you - they must know you well enough to know you're not a doggy household.
If it does get mentioned I'd just say something along the lines of, 'can't you use the hotel as usual?' I've got all my seed packets spread out on the bed/pelargoniums overwintering under the spare bed.' or something like that.
If they push it further then I'd just say that you know how much their doggy means to them, but you don't have dogs in the house, never have, never will. They will be very welcome on their own but you're not about to change the habit of a lifetime. Look them squarely in the eye and smile.
It's one of the few perks about being 'older' - we can play the 'irrational old codger' card.
They'll get the message
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Sounds good Panda, i think im first here as i teleported, its ok will hang the bunting up!
"At the end of the day its your house, so its your rules, as long as you are upfront then i cant see a problem
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I know that's the theory, bekkie...it's the reality that bothers me. Cos I just know it ain't going to go down well when I break the news it's a dog & cat free zone.
Hello Janetclaire, Lily's not the only sensible one, there's me too.
Just had huge storm. We now have 8 adults and 7 grandchildren in the house, was hoping to do a BBQ on the terrace.
David, is the whole house dog and cat free? Is there not a corner in a utility room that could be a dog bedroom? They must find it pretty hard to find somewhere to stay that lets dogs on the beds.
Philippa - I can only relate what happened during their last visit to my sister's home. They reserved the guest room for my nephew and his wife, but as the rules of the home stipulate no dogs in the guest room, he slept in my sisters flat on the settee with dog alongside him....they can't stand to be parted seemingly.
So far it's never been an issue for me, as I have no friends with dogs, but truthfully I'm not keen the 'aroma'.
Can't see this subject being discussed much further without me offending someone.
Sorry!
Btw, I have a outhouse or summer house that I could make available, although I would imagine that suggestion would be met with some horror.
David ((hug)) it's your home
You say 'she hinted' - but do I take it that you did no more than smile wanly.
I wouldn't mention it to them again if I were you - they must know you well enough to know you're not a doggy household.
If it does get mentioned I'd just say something along the lines of, 'can't you use the hotel as usual?' I've got all my seed packets spread out on the bed/pelargoniums overwintering under the spare bed.' or something like that.
If they push it further then I'd just say that you know how much their doggy means to them, but you don't have dogs in the house, never have, never will. They will be very welcome on their own but you're not about to change the habit of a lifetime. Look them squarely in the eye and smile.
It's one of the few perks about being 'older' - we can play the 'irrational old codger' card.
They'll get the message
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Right, I'm here
Just pouring myself a drink
What will you have Bekkie?