tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post322467091758859151..comments2023-12-21T17:45:14.194+00:00Comments on HOM...HOM...HOM....: Everybody needs good neighboursHome Office Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248456622235889204noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-19031735549921606592010-11-04T11:53:56.107+00:002010-11-04T11:53:56.107+00:00I sympathise totally. In our last but one house we...I sympathise totally. In our last but one house we had neighbours like that, also elderly, and with nothing better to do thank complain about things like the fact that our hosepipe was 2mm to the left etc.<br /><br />I can write them a letter if you like? It is one of my skills!katyboo1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00182125401184061843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-41023132812293841882010-11-01T18:05:11.156+00:002010-11-01T18:05:11.156+00:00Iota - I was trying to update a widget on the blog...Iota - I was trying to update a widget on the blog and somehow managed to delete the stupid thing. Bad day all round really!Home Office Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248456622235889204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-83626056621633341832010-11-01T13:22:04.305+00:002010-11-01T13:22:04.305+00:00What happened to your post on Hallowe'en? I li...What happened to your post on Hallowe'en? I liked it. I saw it on my Reader, but when I clicked over here, it isn't on your blog.<br /><br />I agree with you. The Brits have much to learn from the Americans in the area of cheerfulness.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-63369974131260061762010-10-31T11:24:19.384+00:002010-10-31T11:24:19.384+00:00just an update for you all: This morning while on ...just an update for you all: This morning while on a run, my husband bumped into her husband. He filled him in on his wife's antics. I think the husband might having words with his wife as he agreed wih my husband, that yes, he doesn't have an issue driving his car up the path. My husband apparently said that if she makes comments like that again to me, he'll be taking it further. How, I have no idea. But got to love his gallantry, rushing to defend his wife against the wicked witch of the west.Home Office Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248456622235889204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-78689331128689889642010-10-30T23:35:19.605+01:002010-10-30T23:35:19.605+01:00Sadly, the issue with your hedge/trees/parking etc...Sadly, the issue with your hedge/trees/parking etc are probably the highlight of her (clearly suburban) life. No doubt she is in agony awaiting your return move. <br />Probably best to ignore it which demonstrates how little weight you place on her issues. And if she actually dares to SPEAK to you (which seems unlikely if its got to the 'note on windscreen' stage) - an overbearing concern about her lack of driving ability and the consequential validity of her driving licence and therefore insurance would probably shut her up.<br /><br />But then voodoo has a nice air to it too..Seriously? This is it?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05736506879162982451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-5570287181273709422010-10-29T13:06:39.083+01:002010-10-29T13:06:39.083+01:00NVG - I'm sure you can't grow olives in Su...NVG - I'm sure you can't grow olives in Suffolk. Great verb, though.<br /><br />Don't know what to suggest, except what you are doing already, ie try to ignore it. I have a friend here who spends her life in a feud with her neighbours. It is such a waste of time and emotional energy, and it really dominates her life. So I'm with Expat Mum - just smile if you can, or walk away if you can't (though I know I'd be hopeless at following my own advice in that situation).Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-40694109890406830842010-10-29T08:20:17.956+01:002010-10-29T08:20:17.956+01:00Ah, don't get me started on neighbours! All I ...Ah, don't get me started on neighbours! All I can say is that I sympathise.Julie Sardinetinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541550094754392755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-7923985694228051752010-10-29T02:59:19.182+01:002010-10-29T02:59:19.182+01:00Oooh, notes. How very passive aggressive.
Having ...Oooh, notes. How very passive aggressive. <br />Having lived outside of the UK for 20 years, I now see that Brits care far too much about what their usually awful neighbours think. Clearly this couple are in the worng (or at least not capable of driving). There's not a lot you can do frankly. If you ever solve this problem, there will be another the next day.<br />Just smile. My motto is - "If they don't have the balls to say it your my face, I don't have the energy to address it."Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-35175265694046379442010-10-28T19:43:35.877+01:002010-10-28T19:43:35.877+01:00I meant lived, obviously. Not olived. I wonder if ...I meant lived, obviously. Not olived. I wonder if that is a verb for olive picking?nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133786582796275869.post-16874480161849187542010-10-28T19:42:44.461+01:002010-10-28T19:42:44.461+01:00Ah the trials of living in the country - I remembe...Ah the trials of living in the country - I remember my parents having a similar dispute over a hedge when they olived in Suffolk....<br /><br />Sounds as if it's best to ignore her - and hotfoot it to Seattle!nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.com