tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post920971361226661101..comments2023-10-22T14:04:46.934+01:00Comments on Talli Roland: Space InvadersTalli Rolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-4245634910797991302010-04-27T19:50:33.182+01:002010-04-27T19:50:33.182+01:00I totally sympathize -- I just had grown kids with...I totally sympathize -- I just had grown kids with a one-year-old stay for 16+ days while their furniture traveled from Boston to San Francisco. I gave up on writing-related work and played hostess, but at least I had the end in sight. It sounds like your gig is never ending. I'm not sure what I'd do (besides go crazy).Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-6283639755139030022010-04-27T14:15:22.590+01:002010-04-27T14:15:22.590+01:00Ask your significant other to take them to several...Ask your significant other to take them to several attractions while you have peace and quiet to focus on your tasks?Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-252007816064690022010-04-27T13:26:27.935+01:002010-04-27T13:26:27.935+01:00Oh I never thought of that! It must be hard to not...Oh I never thought of that! It must be hard to not have that time to yourself. I don't know what to tell you, but you could say, hey I have to do some work in an hour, let's chat now kind of thing.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-40059124823578834672010-04-27T13:19:48.835+01:002010-04-27T13:19:48.835+01:00Um. Don't answer the door? :)Um. Don't answer the door? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-14005050382845192682010-04-27T03:30:57.463+01:002010-04-27T03:30:57.463+01:00I would just be honest. Tell them that you still g...I would just be honest. Tell them that you still gotta get stuff done and aren't meaning to be rude. They should understand. Good luck!ModernDayDrifterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842026842594128896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-17805624065962651762010-04-27T03:29:59.264+01:002010-04-27T03:29:59.264+01:00Nicely suggest a nearby hotel or B&B! :) Your ...Nicely suggest a nearby hotel or B&B! :) Your writing time is important.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-61619459575008626542010-04-27T02:33:12.235+01:002010-04-27T02:33:12.235+01:00FINALLY blogger is letting me leave comments!
I d...FINALLY blogger is letting me leave comments!<br /><br />I did not read all 175 comments, so this is probably superfluous, but I'm adding it anyway.<br /><br />When you go visit someone, I doubt you expect them to drop everything to escort you around town, so chances are your visitors don't either. <br /><br />I think the solution is to be explicitly honest with them. That you will be working from 8-noon or 9 to 4 or whatever but you would be free for lunches or dinners or whenever.<br /><br />Oh, and when you are with them for the scheduled lunch/dinner, forget work and enjoy yourself!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-22294731518268347572010-04-27T02:03:34.109+01:002010-04-27T02:03:34.109+01:00I haven't read all the comments - soooo many, ...I haven't read all the comments - soooo many, wow, congratulations to you! <br /><br />I would say, up front..... "hey come stay, it would be grand BUT I work from home and need my office space during the day, so you will need to vanish from ....8:00 to 5:00 pm... <br /><br />if you tell them upfront they will understand.Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-47322492737039244392010-04-27T00:35:47.630+01:002010-04-27T00:35:47.630+01:00Smile kindly and tell them that you are on a deadl...Smile kindly and tell them that you are on a deadline and if they love you and want you to become richly famous someday that they need to allow you to write your masterpiece. :)T.J. Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916627399622909282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-70664867215299875262010-04-27T00:34:13.443+01:002010-04-27T00:34:13.443+01:00That would be tough! We don't get many visitor...That would be tough! We don't get many visitors here - most of our family and friends live in town thankfully! I'm not sure how you should tell them - but you do need & obviously deserve your own time!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-4943940426350378082010-04-26T23:00:26.126+01:002010-04-26T23:00:26.126+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-62323065758098572652010-04-26T23:00:06.336+01:002010-04-26T23:00:06.336+01:00I also lose my office space when people come to vi...I also lose my office space when people come to visit and that's frustrating. <br /><br />I set expectations beforehand and let whoever is coming know that I have to work during their visit. Then I put together itineraries of things they can do without me during the day (hikes, touring Hollywood, a TV show taping, trips to the beach, etc) and then I set up something to do with them later like dinner or a show or something. And I tell them I can't wait to get done with work so we can meet up later.<br /><br />Then I stare out the window while they're gone. ; )Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-9799718830650714132010-04-26T22:59:50.272+01:002010-04-26T22:59:50.272+01:00I also lose my office space when people come to vi...I also lose my office space when people come to visit and that's frustrating. <br /><br />I set expectations beforehand and let whoever is coming know that I have to work during their visit. Then I put together itineraries of things they can do without me during the day (hikes, touring Hollywood, a TV show taping, trips to the beach, etc) and then I set up something to do with them later like dinner or a show or something. And I tell them I can't wait to get done with work so we can meet up later.<br /><br />Then I stare out the window while they're gone. ; )Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-45828028060298127042010-04-26T22:59:30.788+01:002010-04-26T22:59:30.788+01:00I also lose my office space when people come to vi...I also lose my office space when people come to visit and that's frustrating. <br /><br />I set expectations beforehand and let whoever is coming know that I have to work during their visit. Then I put together itineraries of things they can do without me during the day (hikes, touring Hollywood, a TV show taping, trips to the beach, etc) and then I set up something to do with them later like dinner or a show or something. And I tell them I can't wait to get done with work so we can meet up later.<br /><br />Then I stare out the window while they're gone. ; )Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-32151012107988163182010-04-26T21:56:15.889+01:002010-04-26T21:56:15.889+01:00Could always let the social embarrassment take the...Could always let the social embarrassment take the strain and go to Starbucks... :)<br /><br />No, I'd have to let them know in advance I was going to be working. Before I got my current office job, my relatives pretty much anticipated I was going to be chained to a laptop at any given time anyway... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-83589864874388061582010-04-26T21:51:14.799+01:002010-04-26T21:51:14.799+01:00Boy, this is a hard one. I think you gotten some g...Boy, this is a hard one. I think you gotten some good suggestions from lots of people. Myself, I'd probably try to schedule some time with the visitors and tell them that I was also scheduling time to work. I think being clear and friendly about it is the only way to go.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-31060313394229497582010-04-26T20:18:40.427+01:002010-04-26T20:18:40.427+01:00That is a conundrum. I sympathize with you, losin...That is a conundrum. I sympathize with you, losing all that staring out the window time. <br /><br />The only thing I can think of is hide under the bed and pretend not to be home when they call. Sorry that's all I got!!!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-89673527502059220172010-04-26T19:43:29.132+01:002010-04-26T19:43:29.132+01:00I feel your pain. And if you ever find a polite an...I feel your pain. And if you ever find a polite and effective way of doing this... please let me know. Immediately!! ;)<br /><br />Good LUCK!!Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-83785841136240917772010-04-26T19:26:07.526+01:002010-04-26T19:26:07.526+01:00Being an aussie living in the UK, I also get a lot...Being an aussie living in the UK, I also get a lot of visitors. I just tell them upfront before they arrive, I'll be working when they are visiting, if I am. Other thing to do, with the weather so fine at the moment....take your laptop to a nice park and work in the sunshine away from your guests!Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765245225983839101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-68808843013410677612010-04-26T19:15:46.411+01:002010-04-26T19:15:46.411+01:00Really, when friends come to visit for a day or tw...Really, when friends come to visit for a day or two, I take off work to spend time with them. If it's something longer, then they know they have to fend for themselves. I would simply explain it that way to your friends...they will understand.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-13507125274390912972010-04-26T18:57:00.012+01:002010-04-26T18:57:00.012+01:00Just be honest with them. If you're really fr...Just be honest with them. If you're really friends/relatives/etc., they'll appreciate your honesty and what you do.<br /><br />Then make it up to them with cookies, cakes and some of those French fries you shared on Sunday. Yummy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-43366246543183607312010-04-26T18:48:18.770+01:002010-04-26T18:48:18.770+01:00Talli, I'm afraid I am no help to you. When we...Talli, I'm afraid I am no help to you. When we have guests, I, too, give up my office. I move to a folding table upstairs in the bedroom. Even moving my office, I don't get nearly as much done as I would if they weren't there. I end up staying up later, getting up earlier.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-75482934233728300252010-04-26T18:42:04.856+01:002010-04-26T18:42:04.856+01:00Please tell us what works best for you after you&#...Please tell us what works best for you after you've tried a few of these suggestions. It's an issue at my house, too.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-84161056861286343812010-04-26T18:20:52.173+01:002010-04-26T18:20:52.173+01:00You're a better person than me. I'd be pul...You're a better person than me. I'd be pulling out my hair! We need to carve out time to write no matter what.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-16089518530339363442010-04-26T17:56:07.487+01:002010-04-26T17:56:07.487+01:00ugh that is a tough one. My solution is to just no...ugh that is a tough one. My solution is to just not have house guests when i have actual work to do (and i work at home as well)<br />So far that has served me wellSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.com