An unexpected return for just being a neighbor (Page 2/3)
blackrams DEC 30, 11:37 PM
There are good and bad neighbors everywhere. We had three different families deliver Christmas gifts to our front door this year, had only met one of them.
Also have one neighbor that won't even wave. IOWs, it ain't just Texas, there are good folks everywhere and there are jerks out there also.

Rams
maryjane DEC 31, 06:01 AM

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Originally posted by blackrams:

There are good and bad neighbors everywhere. We had three different families deliver Christmas gifts to our front door this year, had only met one of them.
Also have one neighbor that won't even wave. IOWs, it ain't just Texas, there are good folks everywhere and there are jerks out there also.

Rams



He probably couldn't figure out how to get a skunk gift wrapped or maybe he was running a little behind in his bomb making this year.......
OldsFiero DEC 31, 08:46 AM
It could be that he is from an urban area. We had a flatlander couple from Brooklyn move in to the house at the bottom of our road a couple of years ago. Since its a dead end road, all the neighbors go by. They didn't wave at anyone. Usually once a year or so, one of us hosts a neighborhood picnic. They came and were really nice people. They just weren't used to friendly people. It may have come up in conversation. I don't know, but since then they nearly break their arms waving at everyone. They have come a long way. They now know that you have to mow the green stuff often or a neighbor might threaten to bale it.
sourmash DEC 31, 10:28 AM
The old timers that were so great on my block have mostly died or moved to smaller houses in their late retirement. My neighbors pretty much suck now.
The new ones think they're in charge of something that doesn't even really exist. Some speed down the street carelessly because they're selfish and self centered.
One gossips about code violations to cause dissent and has an empty boat trailer in his front yard (a flagrant code violation).

Three houses have sold on my street this year so maybe the new ones will make a beneficial change. Just need 2-3 more to sell.
fireboss JAN 02, 11:50 PM
blackrams JAN 03, 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:


He probably couldn't figure out how to get a skunk gift wrapped or maybe he was running a little behind in his bomb making this year.......



Actually, that he is a she.

We had a disagreement over her trees that overhung my easement . Those mature Live Oak trees had not ever been “trimmed”. They all touched the ground and would not allow me to use my easement without trespassing on another neighbor’s property which causes another problem. That problem was exacerbated when construction started and trucks bringing materials were causing damage. The trucks delivering concrete were getting hung up and ripping big limbs off.

I tried my best to work with this neighbor. She kept telling me her ex-husband would take care of it. After several months I volunteered to do it myself with her or his guidance. He shows up and we started trimming precisely where and how he directed. When she saw the end result she was mad as hell and blamed me. Even called the sheriff on me.

We’re good now. No skunks. This has all been resolved, she has apologized and even came bearing holiday gifts. Apparently, someone informed her of how things are supposed to be.

Rams

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maryjane JAN 03, 01:00 PM
A centuries old Latin adage comes to mind.


Beware tree lovers bearing gifts
sourmash JAN 03, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:
A centuries old Latin adage comes to mind.
Beware tree lovers bearing gifts



Lol, we bought a house my brother and his kids lived in. They came be one day and the 97 yr old woman across the street asked my niece, Do you remember the boiled eggs I made for you? The response was, Yeah, my mom made us throw those out the window on the way home.
maryjane JAN 03, 08:05 PM
Reminds me of the Czech woman that lived 2 houses down when I was a kid. She handed out home made popcorn balls for halloween. They really were great, but we all pooped like a pet coon the next couple of days. My mother told us not to say anything to the old lady.
Really rich those popcorn balls were. loads of butter. I think of that every time I see a popcorn ball even now.

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Patrick JAN 03, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Beware tree lovers bearing gifts.



Don, I'd think you'd be more leery of bear lovers gifting trees.