[ptangptang]

I just looked around and thought, blimey my house needs a major tidy up again. That led to me to thinking who the last person i'd had in the house was and when. I'm slightly ashamed to say it was a couple of years ago. It was either a woman i'd met on a dating site and we had a flirty game of scrabble or a former friend who came to see how I was after I'd collapsed in a local pub after a cider festival. Where has the time gone.?

I crave having company and just don't get it often enough - especially to cook for.

My son visits once a month. Usually we shop for the food (he thankfully inssts on buying) and come back and prepare it together. He always brings a movie.

[Ndscisyv]

Several family members were around frequently in January when I was recovering from double bypass surgery. Thankfully, things are back to normal and I don't feel like I'm being invaded. I prefer to go visit people than have company.

[BrazenApogee]

A friend, two weeks ago. Been spending all morning cleaning for guests this weekend.

It is rare though. Those people are only showing up because the festival that happens in my back yard. The rest of the year I am lonely.

[nonightowl]

I live in an apartment with paper thin walls, not a house. This is one reason I haven't had anyone over in YEARS and the other is that there is no one in my life now who's close enough or I feel comfortable enough with to have in "my space".

Also, parking is a REAL problem.....They would have to take a bus or I'd have to pick them up....We don't have guest parking either.

Conversations would not be private unless we whispered or talked really low.

My parents last weekend, I cooked a fathers day meal for them.

Our place is never as tidy as theirs, and it's quite small, but they never seem to mind that.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

2 years? Dang. My best bud is supposed to be visiting soon and hopefully staying over a night or two, so there is that. Last time my dad was over was ... um... couple of days ago. He comes over every week so we can hang out and do our main shop together.

[JustJace2u]

My brother, who is currently living with me until he finds a place to live. He just moved here to the Chicago area for a job.

Trades people mainly, over the last week. Had the windows cleaned, a skip delivered and taken away, stuff like that. Anything social, so long ago I can't remember. I prefer to go out and visit people. Home is just for me and mum and my cat. I wish we could be more sociable but I need to do more round the house first......

[fairydustgirl]

last real visit was my mom last month, she came to see my new grandson...today I had a carpet guy come and fix my carpet after my AC unit leaked everywhere. Fun times LOL

[LadyShadow]

I think my sister's friend was the last time our house had company. My parents are really private people and look down on "company" And besides, I kind of like it like that. I am embarrassed at how much weight I have gained and how much hair I have lost that I feel I look terrible and my family knows that.

[divine1966]

My brother and I take turns hosting holidays at our places. We had get togethers for Mother's Day at my place. Otherwise it's just me and my fiancée. My daughter lives far. She'll be coming for vacation soon ( yay) but no one just drops by. Just holidays or special occasions. My place is neat, and anyone can come at any time but we aren't the type to just show up. We all very busy. Sometimes I wish they stop by but it's very rare

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[OctobersBlackRose]

My Step Dad stopped by this morning, he was pouring cement (he's a cement truck.driver) down the street from my house.

[Yoda]

My son's best friend, his fiancee and his mother stopped by today to bring us a care package of two flats of bottled water, two jugs of Hawaiian Punch and even brought Dr Pepper especially for me. It is very much appreciated in this time of disaster.

[ptangptang]

Originally Posted by Yoda

My son's best friend, his fiancee and his mother stopped by today to bring us a care package of two flats of bottled water, two jugs of Hawaiian Punch and even brought Dr Pepper especially for me. It is very much appreciated in this time of disaster.

What's the disaster yoda

[Crazy Hitch]

My boyfriend - yesterday.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by ptangptang

What's the disaster yoda

Massive flooding in West Virginia that has killed at least 25 people (including my nearest neighbor who was electrocuted). A toddler and an eight y/o child drowned (different families).

My son and I spent one night in our car on higher land on our farm but it was merely an inconvenience compared to what some people are dealing with. I know so many people who have lost everything. At least a hundred houses are complete losses. Hopefully I can get a FEMA loan for repairs.

I am feeling blessed to only have lost "stuff".

http://forums.psychcentral.com/curre...-you-safe.html

[ptangptang]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Massive flooding in West Virginia that has killed at least 25 people (including my nearest neighbor who was electrocuted). A toddler and an eight y/o child drowned (different families).

My son and I spent one night in our car on higher land on our farm but it was merely an inconvenience compared to what some people are dealing with. I know so many people who have lost everything. At least a hundred houses are complete losses. Hopefully I can get a FEMA loan for repairs.

I am feeling blessed to only have lost "stuff".

http://forums.psychcentral.com/curre...-you-safe.html

Very sorry to hear that yoda. I don't really watch the news so I don't know if it was on 'our' news. You might have heard we had our own 'situation' to deal with. Whether that also turns into a disaster only time will tell.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by ptangptang

Very sorry to hear that yoda. I don't really watch the news so I don't know if it was on 'our' news. You might have heard we had our own 'situation' to deal with. Whether that also turns into a disaster only time will tell.

I don't have television service but I follow some news organizations on Facebook. I heard about heavy rains and some people driven from their homes near London.

I read about protests in France recently.

The world is in turmoil and it is scary.

[Seablisse]

My last visitor was yesterday. My too friendly landlord checking to see if "I needed anything". I didn't.

[BlossomingLen]

The last visitor to be at my house was, I'm pretty sure, my mom's friend? That got really loud and broke a few things, I think. But that's just because they drank too much and got a little too rowdy.

Does the phone company guy count?

[ptangptang]

Sure. Was it 'the cable guy'? Even though I'm pretty lonely I'm not sure I could have him as a friend. Actually thinking back i did have a friend a bit similar in the eighties. He'd wake me, and half the street up, banging loudly on the door at 2 in the morning and shouting my name out. He was infuriating but his energy was infectious

[TishaBuv]

Good thread. It's been too long since I've felt functional enough to have any one over.

Normally, I love to entertain. I often made house parties, cooking dinners. I started the ball rolling and the other couples that came, then sometimes had us back to their houses or we'd go to restaurants.

I realize from seeing what others do on here, that most people are so totally isolated.

Why don't people invite others over? It is so inexpensive to make a pot of pasta and a salad!

[ptangptang]

Originally Posted by TishaBuv

Good thread. It's been too long since I've felt functional enough to have any one over.

Normally, I love to entertain. I often made house parties, cooking dinners. I started the ball rolling and the other couples that came, then sometimes had us back to their houses or we'd go to restaurants.

I realize from seeing what others do on here, that most people are so totally isolated.

Why don't people invite others over? It is so inexpensive to make a pot of pasta and a salad!

When can I come round?. I'll bring the wine and the scrabble.