[JaysRS4]

Hi Guys,

Was wondering if you could help please. Myself and the good lady had a weekend away from the kids at a friends wedding last weekend in Colchester (the RS performed amazingly by the way!!) - however I digress.

We stayed at a very close friends of ours who are in the midst of refurbing their house. It's not far off finished, however some rooms are in need of sorting - including their bathroom.

Upon using their shower, we were advised to be carefull of the 'shower screen' as it wasn't fixed to the side of the bath and could easily be knocked over, so heeding the advice I was very careful when douching myself each morning.

All went well until my good lady went for a 'final wee' before the 3 hour trip home on Sunday, when she arose from the porcelain and knocked over the shower screen, punching a hole in their bath!!!

Needless to say I wasn't a happy chappy and this was proceeded by my mate and his Mrs, evidently biting their lips and reassuring us all was ok and not to worry as it was an old 'cheap' bath.

This lead to an uncomfortabe conversation with us insisting to pay for a new bath and them equally adamant that no money would be accepted - end of!

My wife has since been feeling extremely guilty about what she did and feels that we should in some way compensate for the damage.

I need some advice as to what to do, as she wont drop it and want's to deal with her conscience, however I know that a cheque will simply be torn up or not cashed if we send one down.

So I'm throwing it out there to you guys for some thoughts from the masses, so I can try and get a general feel of what to do.

Your comments would be appreciated please ;-)

 

[ChrisR32Blue]

If they're doing up their house, how about some vouchers for b and q, or homebase or the like. Once you've bought them they will have to spend them. The amount is up to you...

 

[jon_R32]

Send me the cheque ill cash it for them haha

 

[Zig]

Just send them something nice in the post as a gift. It sounds like money isn't the problem here, you just need to appolgise in a meaningful way..

 

[JamesBaby]

Voucher for a restaurant so they can have a meal out once the project is finished. It's not payment for damage, but rather a gift to bring the sweetness back into their DIY project. Plus they can laugh about it, and accept it as a thank you for the hospitality at their home.

 

[cuprabob]

Send them a lawyer's ldtter advising them that you are making an injury claim against them for the trauma your other half suffered.

Only joking, vouchers for a really good restaurant would also be my suggestion or a few cases of good wine if that's their thing.

 

[craggsy]

Send the cheque anyway and say its to be used for a meal for the wonderful hospitality that they shown you and the wife.
Don't mention the bath.

If they don't spend it that's their choice

 

[PaulW]

Take them for a blast in the RS

 

[Frankie32]

Invite them to yours and let them smash something of yours that you don't want

 

[MIQ]

Just leave it they are happy and the issue is resolved IMO

Sent from my iPhone 9 in a Time Machine

 

[DougalR]

I agree with MIQ on this one.

Sent from my blower by a cat

 

[FLORIDA747]

offer to pay for a bathroom fitter to fix the shower screen properly so no one else gets to have the sleepless nights you and your missus are having

 

[WILCOMAN]

Do you know anyone who is good with this sort of thing and would come with you to replace the bath and fit a new screen and you pay the friend for doing it ?

 

[JaysRS4]

Blimey, thanks for your advice guys, didn't expect so many responses!!Its really valued!

A meal voucher sounds like a good shout, I'll have a look round their area and see which restaurants are well rated.

Much respect ;-)

 

[JaysRS4]

Do you know anyone who is good with this sort of thing and would come with you to replace the bath and fit a new screen and you pay the friend for doing it ?

Unfortunately not, as Colchester is a fair way from Leeds!

 

[inactive]

As someone above said, if their doing their house up, why not send them some vouchers, vouchers are always useful

 

[Reevo]

a role of duck tape and a rubber buck should do the trick.

im also for the vouchers thing, there choice to use then.

 

[richard_nottm]

Comical...reminds me when i stopped at a mates and his GFs. Stubbed my toe on their bed and put my hand out onto the curtains which came down...i was left in a stress position holding up one heavy side of a curtain pole...with lactic acid burning through my arms lol...had to dissasemble them all and have an awkward conversation in the morning! lol..they said they were easily prone to coming down!

I reckon a meal or nice gesture...that way it doent feel like anyone is paying for the damage....but its a nice gesture.

Shit happens..i equally wouldnt accept payment for an accident.

 

[Paul_N]

The Stockwell, West Stockwell Street, Colchester, allow £150 for two, or if your feeling generous LeTalbooth, Dedham. I would recommend either.