Welcome!
I am happy to welcome visitors, but please call or text first. I am never up for a drop-in! Any amount of socialization requires preparation on my part, both mentally and physically, and some days, I am just not up for the challenge. We all have phones, so really, there isn't any reason to just show up at my door—unless maybe you are bringing my Dunkin' order, which they delivered to your house by mistake.
I'm sure you are not surprised.
What about you?
Any weird facts about you this Wednesday??
Billie Jo
Well, I don't mind so much when people just "drop by", which is surprising since I'm not normally a spur of the moment kind of person. HOWEVER, I do enjoy routine and schedules...especially if we want to go do something fun. I like to have been able to plan in advance. :) My husband on the other hand, was raised in a family who did things spontaneously...so there have been a few challenges to conquer in our 53 years of marriage. :) I'm learning. :) xx
ReplyDeleteOne of my greatest gifts is when I go to the patio door and behold my son or one of the grandsons
ReplyDeleteI do not mind drop ins at all and loved it when I had a house
I can remember my beloved in laws would drive miles to surprise us. Hope you have a good day
That was Brenda b
ReplyDeleteI love the black door. Very pretty on the house. Do you tell your friends and family not to drop by then? I laughed at the Dunkin. That's funny.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that's weird at all but if it is then I'm weird too. I don't like unexpected visitors because my house is usually a mess and I like to clean before guests arrive. I also agree, we have cell phones. Years ago it made sense for people to drop by if they were "in the neighborhood" but now with phones there isn't an excuse. I really did not like unexpected visitors when I had babies and our sleep schedule was out of whack and some of them did not seem to understand and were frustrated when I kindly asked to call first.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a "heads up" that someone is coming, but sometimes drop ins - especially family - is a very nice and welcome surprise. I hope you are having a good week. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteyour front door entrance is so pretty.. oh goodness.. our home is like a revolving door. the grands are always bringing friends over and I’m forever having friends stop by.. never a day that the back door doesn’t open with whoever stops by. I’ve learned to always have cookies. and sodas…and ice cream. lol.
ReplyDeletesorry..the anonymous was me. I am on my phone while waiting on a doctors appt and I forget I have to type my name in.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that's a weird request at all. I agree with you. Another weirdness of mine? I don't like it when people call me when they are on the road and have "extra time" to chat. It may be convenient for THEM, but I feel as though they are killing time at my expense! Call me introverted and weird!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you for providing a place to get that off my chest! lol!
ReplyDeleteYour front door looks very pretty and Springy! When I was young, people used to drop in all the time, but I feel that's really changed. I would like to know too, unless it's my kids or my sisters. Otherwise I need to be prepared!
ReplyDeleteWell I am the weirdest because I don't think I have ever dropped in on someone or have been dropped in on before. Ever. Always call first or make a plan. I can't even think of a time where I made a spontaneous plan. I too need the time to mentally prepare for that.
ReplyDeleteI totally get it and I feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteIt depends on who is dropping in. My parents drop in all the time and it's not surprising for my neighbor or her children to be at my back door. Now others, yes, I want notice before you stop by.
ReplyDeleteThat's understandable. I would also love a phone call first, but it seems that people just show up at my house, my neighbors, my in-laws. But I don't mind much, cause it's always a good visit. Oh, I have a lot of funky ways, but I guess one is that I don't like to have four matching coffee cups. I love a variety of coffee cups that I can switch out from time to time.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Billie Jo.
~Sheri
I am the exact same! I do not like surprise visits. One friend will call me on her cell and tell me she is in our driveway! Your porch entry is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteFor me, it depends on who the person is that is dropping by!
ReplyDeleteChances are I will never show up at your door, unless invited!
ReplyDeleteI prefer to know when people are coming over but if not overdone, an occasional unannounced visit it okay, too.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind drop-ins as long as the bring food, preferably pie.
ReplyDeleteI kind of like when people pop in. It brightens my day. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest, I would like to be one of those people who doesn’t mind when someone drops by, but alas, I am not! Some days when I feel like I’m battling a cold you might find me in sweats with a heating pad, or if I’m making grape jam, the kitchen will look like there was an explosion-I just like to have a little time to tidy up the house and myself before answering the door. .
ReplyDeleteA call ahead is not too much to ask.
ReplyDeleteI'm raising both of my hands!! Absolutely must give me a heads up so I can process and change directions. If you show up at my door and I wasn't prepared, I will stare at you with a blank look and wonder why you chose to derail my day like this :) We had some friends (an older couple) who would do this to us several times a year. I hated it. I don't like surprise parties either. My brain just doesn't work like that.
ReplyDeleteYou must be fun at holiday parties.
DeleteCall me first. I might need to tidy up the house and myself first. And secure the dog if she doesn't know you well.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
ReplyDeletePerso, je téléphone toujours avant de rendre visite a ma famille et ami(e)s......et j'aime que l'on me prévienne avant toutes visites.......je n'aime pas l'imprévu..il me faut du temps pour me préparer....
Quelle magnifique entrée ......belle coordination ....
Bonne journée.
OKK...I'll play along, lol...Give me a 15-20 min. heads up before coming over...that gives me time to at least tidy the house and myself up. Whenever I call my parents or vice versa its always an hour. LOL--the last time, my folks just showed up...so now they know to call, why? Because I was lounging around in my pj's, no makeup etc... yeah...I know, my parents. But still...it takes preparation, lol.
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