Am I being selfish?

[gavroche]

Tell 'em to forget it.

I assume the 'bad' grandson who owes you money is one of those who will stay.

Otherwise I agree with you.

No he is not. Those come from Devon on a visit to Blackpool and Liverpool.

 

[Dayvo]

Sounds like you should move back to France, then you'd be shot of them.

 

[simon.r]

What's an average energy bill? £1200 a year? Which works out at a bit over £3 a day.

Yes, you're being selfish.

 

[Cubist]

I get where he's coming from. I ration toilet paper when we have visitors ever since I discovered one guest wasn't using both sides, and his wife did that dreadfully wasteful "wrap and wipe " thing.

 

[Cheddar George]

If you want to worry about losing money look at the exchange rate.

 

[Mrs M]

Not selfish
Just stingy

 

[JtB]

For me it's nothing to do with the bills, I just feel more comfortable knowing that my house is locked while I am away and that I will find it in the same state when I get back. Also, there are certain clauses in my contents insurance relating to locked windows and doors etc., how would you feel if your bike was stolen while you were away because someone forgot to lock the door and it was not covered for whatever reason by your insurance?

 

[marknotgeorge]

What if they trash the place, but get someone in to wire the gas & leccy meters to run backwards?

 

[gavroche]

Is this even real? Its two days, how much gas and electric can you use in two days? Really, if this is something that actually bothers you then you can probably rest assured that you have a wonderful life with absolutely nothing to worry about. I wish that's all I had to worry about, I really do.

Thank you , I am reassured by your comments and a wonderful life I have. May it stays like that for a long time yet.

 

[Dave7]

Not selfish at all, Victor.

I dont believe it......I dont bloody believe it.

 

[Mugshot]

They could start a cannabis farm in the loft.

Blunt

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Not selfish
Just stingy

...and mental

 

[mythste]

We are going away to France soon and my wife just told me that her daughter/ husband and their two children will be staying in our house for two days while we are away.
Personally, I don't like anybody staying in our house when we are not there. I get concerned that they will be reckless with the gas and electric and I will be footing the bill. When I stay with family, I treat their home the same as mine and do not abuse their utilities. I know my son in law stays up most of the night,falling asleep on the settee whilst the tv is on for example and I hate that. The kids leave lights on everywhere, the cooker stays on much longer than it should and I won't mention heating! Am I being selfish and too responsible and should think that over two days it is not going to be that bad?

Ask your wife.

Nice knowing you.

 

[rich p]

Could you booby trap it, just for kicks?

 

[rich p]

I think a whole pad of yellow post it notes would do. "18 is warm enough' on the thermostat. "Have you eaten the chicken that is going out of date in the fridge" on the freezer. "Two minutes is long enough to wash yourself" on the shower. "Two sheets is enough" by the toilet roll. "No jizz" on the hot tub. That sort of thing.

Or have that advert with the Dad switching things off or down, playing on a loop on the TV