Odd things your neighbours do?
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Johnnytheboy said:
Timmy40 said:
Struggling to see why your neighbour having children, who act as all children act is an odd thing.
They probably think there's this grumpy/weird old git living next door who screams through the wall if they make nay noise ( in the privacy of their own home ) or play on the trampoline in their own back garden.
Spot the proud father. They probably think there's this grumpy/weird old git living next door who screams through the wall if they make nay noise ( in the privacy of their own home ) or play on the trampoline in their own back garden.
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
J4CKO said:
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
I wonder if they were breaking any laws? After all they were on their own private property?I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
Perhaps the kids were asleep indoors and they didn't want the kids to hear?
A chap I used to live next door to used to shake the living hell out of his door each time he locked it. I understand him wanting to check the door was locked, but it sounded like he was trying to break in. It didn't stop there though, he used to shake the door for a good 5 - 10 seconds, wait a bit and then repeat, sometimes 3 or 4 times.
Occasionally he'd get to the end of the path and then run back up to the house for a final check. From time to time, he'd also stop the car on the way past and check once more. Strange man.
Occasionally he'd get to the end of the path and then run back up to the house for a final check. From time to time, he'd also stop the car on the way past and check once more. Strange man.
Autopilot said:
A chap I used to live next door to used to shake the living hell out of his door each time he locked it. I understand him wanting to check the door was locked, but it sounded like he was trying to break in. It didn't stop there though, he used to shake the door for a good 5 - 10 seconds, wait a bit and then repeat, sometimes 3 or 4 times.
Occasionally he'd get to the end of the path and then run back up to the house for a final check. From time to time, he'd also stop the car on the way past and check once more. Strange man.
One of my mates does this, but it is because he left it unlocked once and then got broken into. So the running back up the path/stop the car and check is probably because he can't remember if he double/triple checked it was locked. The amount of times I've watched my mate go through his ritual and then get into my car and then asked him he's definitely checked his door is locked.... Occasionally he'd get to the end of the path and then run back up to the house for a final check. From time to time, he'd also stop the car on the way past and check once more. Strange man.
he always goes and checks again.Timmy40 said:
J4CKO said:
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
I wonder if they were breaking any laws? After all they were on their own private property?I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
Perhaps the kids were asleep indoors and they didn't want the kids to hear?
Timmy40 said:
J4CKO said:
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
I wonder if they were breaking any laws? After all they were on their own private property?I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
Perhaps the kids were asleep indoors and they didn't want the kids to hear?
Blatantly banging away as some kind of gross exhibition (I am assuming they were not attractive) for a non-specific audience I'd imagine would not go down well with police or the courts.
J4CKO said:
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
set up a webcam focused on their spot, give them their very own web TV channel.I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
hairyben said:
J4CKO said:
My neighbour told of us their old house, part of the reason they moved were the folk at the back having "intercourse" in full view of their windows, they asked them to stop politely which they did for a bit but they carried on a few weeks later, she asked what I would have done, I suggested either Heckling or selling tickets, she said they would see her and carry on regardless.
I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
set up a webcam focused on their spot, give them their very own web TV channel.I said I didnt really see the problem, either give them an audience or ignore, then she mentioned that they had two small kids by then, which changes things completely.
Blown2CV said:
it is illegal. There was a youngish guy in the news recently who was spotted rubbing one out to pr0n (the legal type), and not even anywhere near a window so the "passer by" must have been particularly eagle-eyed... guy was put on the offender's register!!
Blatantly banging away as some kind of gross exhibition (I am assuming they were not attractive) for a non-specific audience I'd imagine would not go down well with police or the courts.
What you did there, I see it.Blatantly banging away as some kind of gross exhibition (I am assuming they were not attractive) for a non-specific audience I'd imagine would not go down well with police or the courts.
BrabusMog said:
One of my mates does this, but it is because he left it unlocked once and then got broken into. So the running back up the path/stop the car and check is probably because he can't remember if he double/triple checked it was locked. The amount of times I've watched my mate go through his ritual and then get into my car and then asked him he's definitely checked his door is locked.... he always goes and checks again.
What you need to do is suck the question and drive off before he gets the chance to get out and check again. Presently you are enabling his OCD. he always goes and checks again.5potTurbo said:
It's a requirement in our deeds on the new development. I can't see the point of paying so much for a smart new-build house then leaving the garden to look s
t. It's not as if it would take >10 mins to do the front, to be honest.
Why would you pay so much for a house with a garden that is so small it takes less than 10mins to cut?t. It's not as if it would take >10 mins to do the front, to be honest.Edited by MajorProblem on Wednesday 1st July 19:54
BrabusMog said:
elanfan said:
What you need to do is suck the question and drive off before he gets the chance to get out and check again. Presently you are enabling his OCD.
No, because then I'd have to drive back to his for him to check. It's more fun to just see him run back up the path. Potential 'cool story bro' incoming...
So my elderly next door neighbour has gone into hospital and we suspect won't be coming out again. She's often mentioned we're welcome to use her driveway as she doesn't own a car and we have a young baby to unload etc - we rarely do however.
But yesterday I did.
5 mins after getting in and the door bell goes and some huffy bint from across the street is standing there hands on hips and says "You've parked in Joyce's drive"
"Yes" I reply cheerily.
"Well you'll have to move it as she's in hospital and they will be removing things later today, and her son wouldn't like it either!" She says in a condescending manner I didn't appreciate greatly.
"Oh ok, right well if they are removing belongings then sure I'll get it moved", I say, "But Joyce has said we can use her drive so we have her permission"
"No she can't have as she's in hospital" this woman snaps back.
Now I'm getting a bit pissed off now, starting to wonder why the fk this woman is making it her business anyway. But she's turned her back and walked off by this point.
So I go back in the house a little stunned and relay the 'cool story' to my other half who informs me that huffy bint and her husband have been parking in the drive during the day!!
Oh and nobody came to take anything away from the property that night so that was clearly bks too! Kinda hoping I have good cause to park there when I get home later.
So my elderly next door neighbour has gone into hospital and we suspect won't be coming out again. She's often mentioned we're welcome to use her driveway as she doesn't own a car and we have a young baby to unload etc - we rarely do however.
But yesterday I did.
5 mins after getting in and the door bell goes and some huffy bint from across the street is standing there hands on hips and says "You've parked in Joyce's drive"
"Yes" I reply cheerily.
"Well you'll have to move it as she's in hospital and they will be removing things later today, and her son wouldn't like it either!" She says in a condescending manner I didn't appreciate greatly.
"Oh ok, right well if they are removing belongings then sure I'll get it moved", I say, "But Joyce has said we can use her drive so we have her permission"
"No she can't have as she's in hospital" this woman snaps back.
Now I'm getting a bit pissed off now, starting to wonder why the f
k this woman is making it her business anyway. But she's turned her back and walked off by this point.So I go back in the house a little stunned and relay the 'cool story' to my other half who informs me that huffy bint and her husband have been parking in the drive during the day!!
Oh and nobody came to take anything away from the property that night so that was clearly b
ks too! Kinda hoping I have good cause to park there when I get home later. Edited by DoubleSix on Friday 3rd July 10:51
BrabusMog said:
No, because then I'd have to drive back to his for him to check. It's more fun to just see him run back up the path.
Get him to say "locked" quite loudly as he completes the locking action...or another phrase that he will remember clearly saying when he starts to worry about whether he did it or not. Worked for my brother.If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
jdw100 said:
Get him to say "locked" quite loudly as he completes the locking action...or another phrase that he will remember clearly saying when he starts to worry about whether he did it or not. Worked for my brother.
If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
You don't need to worry about whether it's switched off if you unplug it 😃If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
jdw100 said:
Get him to say "locked" quite loudly as he completes the locking action...or another phrase that he will remember clearly saying when he starts to worry about whether he did it or not. Worked for my brother.
If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
Or, you could try not having the mental?If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
Some Gump said:
jdw100 said:
Get him to say "locked" quite loudly as he completes the locking action...or another phrase that he will remember clearly saying when he starts to worry about whether he did it or not. Worked for my brother.
If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
Or, you could try not having the mental?If I'm in a hurry and quickly ironed a shirt (for example) and am about to dash out I say "iron off" out loud as I switch the iron off. Prevents you getting 10 miles down the road and then thinking "sh*t did I turn the iron off?". Try it, it works!
Am I doing this right?
A new couple moved in next door. Mid 40s. The bloke is a regular bloke and his other half is quite tasty.
She's his new partner and dresses up well. Cut off denims showing a nice pair of pins. Often see her gardening and walking around town without shoes. It was tipping it down the other evening and we met her walking home barefoot.
SWMBO thought it saved ruining a pair of shoes.
I thought she looked quite sexy and she's the flirty type who can get away with it.
No, I'm not going to photo my neighbours.
She's his new partner and dresses up well. Cut off denims showing a nice pair of pins. Often see her gardening and walking around town without shoes. It was tipping it down the other evening and we met her walking home barefoot.
SWMBO thought it saved ruining a pair of shoes.
I thought she looked quite sexy and she's the flirty type who can get away with it.
No, I'm not going to photo my neighbours.
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