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How should I thank these folks??

  • 03-08-2013 11:11AM
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    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 207 ✭✭StrugglingSoul


    Some distant non-blood relations of mine have allowed to let me stay at a vacent house that they are in charge of. My uncle was staying there before me for free as well, but they weren't really expecting me to show up.. and when I did it was initially a temporary stay. I keep the place perectly tidy and everything, but they have been very nice to let me stay there when they didn't have to. I haven't had the time recently to even call by to them as I've been so busy and thought that this might seem a bit ignorant of me. My main question now is how should I thank them without offering them money. What should I get them? All I can think of is a bottle of wine. I know they let me take them out to dinner.. and I wouldn't really know how to do that. Any thoughts?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭11Charlie11


    You could get them a voucher for a nice restaurant nearby :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Sh1tbag OToole


    Pour petrol into their car unknown to them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    how long have go been there rent free ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    Pour petrol into their car unknown to them

    Into the tank preferably but I don't know how much you really like these people.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭Gongoozler


    Throw a party for them. Strippers, coke the lot.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,816 ✭✭✭pebbles21


    Burn the house down ...then they can get a few quid from the insurance claim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 Bob Dobolina


    By squatting there until you get tenancy rights...that'll learn 'em :eek: :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,660 ✭✭✭greedygoblin


    Into the tank preferably but I don't know how much you really like these people.

    And just make sure it's not a diesel.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    And if you're looking for the windscreen wipers they're in the kitchen...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    You mean I'm done taking advantage of you here's a box of chocolates?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,883 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Get a DNA sample of theirs and test it against yours. Escrow them a few thousand and send them a thank you with a note saying they will get the money once the DNA results return to prove you are related. Since you are not related by blood, you get to keep the money!

    If however, it comes back positive, then it means you might be inbred.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    By squatting there until you get tenancy rights...that'll learn 'em :eek: :p

    He's not squatting if he has their permission. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    He's not squatting if he has their permission. ;)

    No it's called sponging.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭Topper Harley


    kneemos wrote: »
    No it's called sponging.

    But importantly that's not enough to gain adverse possession.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,813 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Nothing says thanks like oral.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 207 ✭✭StrugglingSoul


    how long have go been there rent free ?

    A month


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 279 ✭✭thomur


    A nice card + vouchers is always good


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Welll maybe think of it in terms of a typical 10% tip..

    Months rent X 10% = gift value

    Wine seems to be the first option but I would always bypass wine for a good irish whiskey..although I don't think dewimmin generally drink whiskey!

    Depends what they are into really...fishing, music, travel, food, painting..

    (a good oil on canvass is usually welll received! Local artist and all that!)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,622 ✭✭✭Ruu


    Invite them over and cook the best dinner ever!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭kc90


    kneemos wrote: »
    You mean I'm done taking advantage of you here's a box of chocolates?
    kneemos wrote: »
    No it's called sponging.

    Must... Not... Feed...


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 207 ✭✭StrugglingSoul


    I'll go with the voucher idea.. perhaps with a card


  • Posts: 13,753 ✭✭✭✭ Ramiro Nutritious Hoagie


    I think I've seen this show on TV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 236 ✭✭knickerbocker


    Some distant non-blood relations of mine have allowed to let me stay at a vacent house that they are in charge of. My uncle was staying there before me for free as well, but they weren't really expecting me to show up.. and when I did it was initially a temporary stay. I keep the place perectly tidy and everything, but they have been very nice to let me stay there when they didn't have to. I haven't had the time recently to even call by to them as I've been so busy and thought that this might seem a bit ignorant of me. My main question now is how should I thank them without offering them money. What should I get them? All I can think of is a bottle of wine. I know they let me take them out to dinner.. and I wouldn't really know how to do that. Any thoughts?

    Sleep with their daughter!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭hfallada


    Vouchers=no thought plus a good chance the business will be bankrupt before they use them. Get them something practical that they will use and hopeful end up in the house if you use it again like decent towels.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 909 ✭✭✭camel jockey


    hfallada wrote: »
    plus a good chance the business will be bankrupt before they use them.

    :rolleyes: Ever the optimist, eh?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 181 ✭✭Dublinpato


    hfallada wrote: »
    Vouchers=no thought plus a good chance the business will be bankrupt before they use them. Get them something practical that they will use and hopeful end up in the house if you use it again like decent towels.

    I'am sorry but this made me laugh i can see it all now (Hi i just wanted to say how much it means to me for you to let me stay in you're house rent free for a month here have a towel.) Hahaha


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭mlumley


    Wrong place to ask for advice. I'd go with a nice bunch of flowers, delivered, and a bottle of good wine.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 207 ✭✭StrugglingSoul


    Sleep with their daughter!

    They don't have a daughter.. just a son, and I'm a dude


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    They don't have a daughter.. just a son, and I'm a dude

    It'll really demonstrate how gratefull you are then won't it?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭Weevil


    Start a small garden pretending it's your hobby, and either give them the the benefits (fruit, veg, flowers etc.), or pass it on when you leave.


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