How to stop other travellers eat your food supplies?

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Breakfast and lunch are so easy. Why can’t you just make a little extra to share?

I just can’t understand.

How the f**k do you make “just a little extra” if you have 15 people in your group? Do you give a little extra to just some of them and not the others?

Another instance of you changing your story, OP. Is it 15 people
Now? Or 10 like you said in your OP?

Other times OP changed her story:
When she said she was traveling with total strangers
Then she said she'd travelled with these people before and the boy stole her cereal

Said she would never eat something as lowbrow as pancakes and that she cooks elaborate meals
Aforementioned cereal story which contradicts both these things

[Anonymous]

You people are ridiculous and being unnecessarily mean to OP. Your kids are probably the ones who would beg for other people's food because they have no home training.

OP, can you just talk with the other adults before you go? Mention what happened last time, and that you'd like to avoid a repeat of that. IF you all insist on not sharing for breakfast and lunch, they need to prepare their children, and you should be prepared to say no to greedy requests. I would call out there parents every time. "Oh Karen, it looks like Larla is hungry, what did you all bring for breakfast today?"

An easier solution might be to do more coordinating with the other families so that everyone can share and you dont have this problem. That doesn't have to mean you do all the cooking, just handle 1 meal each day. If you have the type of friends who let their kids eat all your food, didnt bring any extra themselves, and would sit back and watch you cook all trip, they suck and you shouldn't travel with them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Either don't go or bring extra food and look at the expense as an investment in your friendship.

+1.

Group traveling may not be for you.

+1

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We did a trip last year with 2 other families. The 2 other dads and I (mom) handled all meals because we like to cook. Breakfast is the easiest meal! Make some pancakes, scramble some eggs, toast some bread, cut up some fruit. Done. Another day, doughnuts. Another day cereal, fruit, yogurt. If you don’t want communal meals, you really shouldn’t share a house. That is just how it works.

Yeah, we don’t eat doughnuts as breakfast. Yikes. Might as well bring a case of Twinkies

Do you eat pancakes for breakfast? Basically the same thing as doughnuts. And cereal isn’t healthy either.

Eggs are healthy. Nonfat/no sugar added organic yogurt is healthy. Fruit is healthy.

Get off your high horse re: doughnuts, op.

PS - You know who the hero is when you share a vacation house? The guy who brings fresh doughnuts...especially when vacationing deep in the forest.

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Anonymous wrote:You people are ridiculous and being unnecessarily mean to OP. Your kids are probably the ones who would beg for other people's food because they have no home training.

OP, can you just talk with the other adults before you go? Mention what happened last time, and that you'd like to avoid a repeat of that. IF you all insist on not sharing for breakfast and lunch, they need to prepare their children, and you should be prepared to say no to greedy requests. I would call out there parents every time. "Oh Karen, it looks like Larla is hungry, what did you all bring for breakfast today?"

An easier solution might be to do more coordinating with the other families so that everyone can share and you dont have this problem. That doesn't have to mean you do all the cooking, just handle 1 meal each day. If you have the type of friends who let their kids eat all your food, didnt bring any extra themselves, and would sit back and watch you cook all trip, they suck and you shouldn't travel with them.

Do you bring your own food to a party, pp? Because sharing a vacation home is sorta like that: communal fun.

Question: how do multiple families cook meals separately when sharing a kitchen? Presumably only one person can use the stove at a time. So I’m supposed to wait 20 mins for you to finish with the stove?

Ridiculous.

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Craft root beer!!! This thread is just a gift.

OP, you referring to your own friends as "other travellers" is one of the most bizarre things i have read on here. You aren't staying at a youth hostel!

Well, we are bringing along two new families that we are not close friends with yet.

Wait, how are they new friends when you stated originally that they did this last time?

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Anonymous wrote:Either don't go or bring extra food and look at the expense as an investment in your friendship.

This.

Traveling with others is hard. You really need to know people and feel comfortable discussing these issues beforehand.

“Suzy, I’m bringing doughnuts and pop tarts for my kids and fancy cheese and wine for myself. Recognizing that your kids might want some, should we just plan a joint menu and split costs? That way, we’ll make sure we have enough food and we won’t have to deal with any tears when I refuse to share my wine and cheese with you.”

The reality is you and your friends likely have very different approaches to parenting. You might bring plenty of yummy food, while your friends bring a limited number of food their kids seemingly hate. There will be issues unless you address at the outset.

When we travel with friends and family (which we’ve done domestically and internationally), we basically adopt a team mentality. All parents pitch in to help all kids (even if they aren’t your kid); all food is fair game, so we bring plenty. We also agree that any weirdo health freak parenting nonsense won’t apply during vacation. Nobody wants to listen to your poor kid pitch a fit because you won’t let him eat ice cream or drink juice like the other kids.

I'd like to know what you weigh.

I know parents like you. I’ve seen your kids double fist chips and cookies at parties because they aren’t allowed to eat them at home. I listened to moms like you wonder why their daughters have eating disorders.

Eating some fun food while on vacation doesn’t promote obesity. Forbidding treats and making a big deal about sugar and calories absolutely promotes eating disorders and body image issues.

As long as we're playing this game, I know parents like you. Kids wolfing down Ho-hos and donuts and potato chips without a care in the world. Never really eating vegetables. Growing up into fat teens and adults who cry that they have a weight problem and have no clue what to do about it.

You letting your kids eat utter garbage is absolutely setting them up for a decreased quality of life and a myriad of health issues. But enjoy your Oreos as you waddle around the campsite

You’re so wrong.

There’s a difference between eating treats on vacation and eating crap 365 days a year.

We don’t get doughnuts everyday. We do get doughnuts a couple times when on vacation.

We don’t make big breakfasts everyday at home. We do make a big breakfast buffet a few times a week when vacationing with friends and family.

We rarely go out for ice cream at home (not even once a month), but we get ice cream or some other boardwalk treat a few times when on vacation.

See the difference? We lighten up a bit. The kids stay up later, too. It’s a vacation.

Your salad and water vacation sounds miserable. Truly.

Maybe if you knew how to actually make a salad, it wouldn't be miserable for you to make it. Maybe if you werent used to eating soda, drinking water wouldn't seem like a punishment. Maybe if you knew how to make healthy versions of things (it's not that hard, your kids wouldn't be whining for donuts)

I do the "big breakfast buffet" thing too, but it's healthy stuff, not Hostess cupcakes laid out. And anyone who wants to disparage people for that can enjoy their bad health. I will eat my "health food" which is delicious and also nourishing. YOU can enjoy your diabetes. But it's sad to do that to kids

Wowza...you are really projecting.

FTR, I don’t serve hostess cupcakes for breakfast (I don’t believe anyone does). And I don’t drink soda or serve it to my kids. They do enjoy a Shirley Temple or craft root beer when the social event dictates a proper drink.

I eat salad regularly. But when I’m at the beach, I’m eating crabs, crabcakes, shrimp, burgers, etc.

I eat veggies regularly...including on vacation. But I prefer to enjoy local food when traveling. I love conch fritters and mudslides when I’m vacationing in the Caribbean. I love pasta and pizza in Italy. I can eat my weight in cheese and chocolate in France. I’ve been known to find the best local bakery for fresh bread and pastries. While your family eats salad at the resort, my family is eating at some local hole in the wall/off the beaten path restaurant or shack with the locals. I love that my kids prefer the private coves where locals swim than the crowded resorts or touristy beaches. I suspect we burn more calories running around the island or city than resort squatters do.

Craft root beer!!! This thread is just a gift.

OP, you referring to your own friends as "other travellers" is one of the most bizarre things i have read on here. You aren't staying at a youth hostel!

Maybe they’re Roma?

Despite the over the top weddings, travelers aren’t known for sharing. In fact, quite the opposite.

I’m Roma. We always have plenty of food and share. Thank you for being a racist B.I.T.C.H.

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Breakfast and lunch are so easy. Why can’t you just make a little extra to share?

I just can’t understand.

How the f**k do you make “just a little extra” if you have 15 people in your group? Do you give a little extra to just some of them and not the others?

Another instance of you changing your story, OP. Is it 15 people
Now? Or 10 like you said in your OP?

We go in different groups. Does it make sense?

It’s not just this one trip.

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Craft root beer!!! This thread is just a gift.

OP, you referring to your own friends as "other travellers" is one of the most bizarre things i have read on here. You aren't staying at a youth hostel!

Well, we are bringing along two new families that we are not close friends with yet.

Wait, how are they new friends when you stated originally that they did this last time?

Some old friends, some new.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m beginning to get an impression that all women here do is cook brunch after brunch.

We actually go hiking, swimming.

The only time I cook for large groups is holidays and when we host dinners. And that’s a lot of work. I’m not doing this on my vacation, sorry. Bring your own bacon.

You can cook AND hike! It’s not an either/or. With us, either you do the cooking, or you have cleanup duty.

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Why would you need to cook everyday? Take turns. Send a dad out for doughnuts. Tell the kids to eat cereal.

It’s not rocket science.

I don’t eat doughnuts for breakfast. Also, remember, we are in the middle of forest. There is no Starbucks around corner.

Okay. Replace “doughnuts” with whatever low calorie bar you eat. Same difference. Bottom line: it’s not rocket science.

Anyone going into a vacation with a chip on their shoulder and a complete inability will be voted off the island or sent down the river (or whatever saying fits your “forest” vacation best).

I wonder how many men actually cook communal meals? I have seen zero from my vacations. They’re smart.

It’s a woman thing. They can’t stop servicing, being caretakers. Sorry, I’m not a maid. I would rather be hiking than cooking large meals for groups of people.

First, communal meals aren’t that hard to cook. If you’re making bacon, cook two packs getting the oven. It’s super simple and not time-consuming. If making traveled eggs, use a large pan to cook them in.
And with our communal meals, whoever doesn’t cook, gets cleanup duty. That includes the men. And then everyone can relax and hike.
Lunch - easy. Put out a couple loads of bread, lunch meat, cheese, condiments, and some PB&J. Everyone makes their own sandwich. No one is stuck
In the kitchen cooking for everyone.

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Ask Joey. Everyone knows that Joey doesn’t share food.

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Also bringing some extra, so you can share, if needed, doesn’t mean you have to bring triple the food for every single meal.

The idea is you do have some to share and you can make it available. Not that you take over cooking for the whole entire group.

It sounds like make extra to share but only for 1-2 people. What if kid# 3 and kid # 4 see the other kids eating it and then they want it too? Also, do adults not get any?

It seems like if you share you have to share with everyone, not just 1-2 persons.

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I personally would be horrified if my DC gobbled up all the others’ food. It’s incredibly rude and from the age of 10 and up I would expect some manners and tact.

It’s strange that never came up in this thread, but this just shows the American attitude that their kids are entitled to everything they desire.

How can you not feed poor little 6 feet tall 13 year old Johny if he’s hungry? You’re so cruel. Wow.

Actually, we’ve told you multiple times to redirect him to his own parents. But you don’t want to do that. You’ve made it clear you don’t want to do that. You just want to complain about it.

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Anonymous wrote: You COORDINATE WITH THE OTHER FAMILIES, FFS. So you bring ALL the bacon. They bring ALL the eggs. The other family brings ALL the bread. They you have enough for everyone and you take shifts on who is prepping these meals. This is not hard.

Bingo! This OP!! You gotta do this!!!