Girls/women writing kisses in cards

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This could prove to be a real baptism of fire posting this on here which I may live to later regret but I am feeling braver than usual after consuming a few bottles .

Here's the back-story :

A youngish girl (useless with ages but maybe late 20s, or 30s) has bought the property next door to mine which we share a communal entrance to. I'd seen her with another guy who I assumed was her OH. Anyway being neighbourly and stuff I bought a 'welcome to your new home' type card and a bottle of champers in a gift box which was on offer at Waitrose as I was feeling a bit flush. I put the champers in the outdoor storage cupboard where the meters are and wrote a few lines in the card welcoming her etc and said there was a small gift for her in the cupboard, signed my name and wrote my house number so she knew whom it was from.

A quick check next day and the champers had gone so obviously been received. Another day or two went by without seeing each other and I was starting to think it was a bit odd that there hadn't been a knock on my door to thank me, because that's what you'd expect, right? Anyway eventually she knocks on my door and we introduce ourselves, thanks me for the gift and we got chatting. Turned out she had got a 'thank you' card but posted it at the property of the estate busybody as he'd already been round to introduce himself and she thought the champers had come from him . I was teasing her saying I was really upset and offended and wanted my own card etc but we were laughing and joking about it I said I wasn't bothered about it and to forget about it. We parted company with her saying that I was welcome to call round for a tea or coffee anytime I want.

Yesterday I find a card on my doormat from her. It's a 'thank you' card and she's written thanks for your generous gift, I've got you one too and then signed off with her name and an 'x'. She's bought me a box of what appear to be rather expensive M&S chocolates.

Now personally I don't take any notice of any 'x's in cards from women as a lot seem to write it 'just because' without it having any meaning and that's how I'm viewing this one, however my mate who is a bit of a womaniser is of the opinion that she fancies me and wants to get in my pants , having seen the card and heard the back-story as well.

What is the PH Collective's (and OH's) thoughts on this 'x' sorcery in cards from females you don't really know? I still call bullst on it and don't think it means anything but my mate is convinced that she's laid out on a plate for me and I'm letting it go to waste. I don't particular fancy her but I could be persuaded to give her a slap and a tickle if I've got a bit of time spare .

ETA: forgot to add that the other guy I saw her with was actually a friend of one of my other neighbours and nowt to do with her; she is in fact single according to the aforementioned busybody.

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fttm said:

Stock up on kleenexe mate , you're reading signs that aren't there .

For those that have reading issues:

I said:

Now personally I don't take any notice of any 'x's in cards from women as a lot seem to write it 'just because' without it having any meaning and that's how I'm viewing this one, however my mate who is a bit of a womaniser is of the opinion that she fancies me and wants to get in my pants hehe, having seen the card and heard the back-story as well. scratchchin

What is the PH Collective's (and OH's) thoughts on this 'x' sorcery in cards from females you don't really know? I still call bullst on it and don't think it means anything but my mate is convinced that she's laid out on a plate for me and I'm letting it go to waste.

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Some Gump said:

Jbumping for update.

Is op on the register yet?

Nope! Actually been away in Norwich where I already have a casual bird hence why I'm not fussed either way with the new neighbour.

Genuinely laughing out loud at some of the replies, particularly this one as I'm well versed on the long-standing oxo joke :

Glenrobbo said:

May I suggest that you send send her a message with 'OXO' on the bottom and await her response?

Anyway, my suspicions unanimously confirmed that the 'x' means diddly squat which is what I thought all along. No "updates" to give as I've only just got back and obviously not seen her since I posted here. I'll probably see her at some point this week and will thank her for the choccies but I'm not expecting anything more exciting than some idle neighbourly chitchat.

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Shakermaker said:

OP - have you slept with her yet?

Negative. She came round braying on my door the other night while I was in the middle of eating my tea. I knew it was her so decided to ignore it til I'd finished but she was having none of it and then started pressing the buzzer which is so loud you can't say you "didn't hear it" so I relented and opened the door. I'd dropped a very quick note through her letterbox the day prior just thanking her for the chocs and apologised if I came across as being rude for not inviting her in first time we spoke but it was because my gaff was a complete st tip (which it was and still is). When we spoke the other night she apologised for not doing same and for same reasons but then asked me if I liked home cooked food which, before I got chance to answer was followed with "I'd like to make something for you if that's okay and as soon as I get my house a bit straighter I'd like to invite you round so we can get to know each other better, if that's okay with you?". Completely caught me off guard as I wasn't expecting that all.

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craigjm said:

Don't st where you live. You will end up lying in it

Agreed, however I rent this place as I'm currently working out of Leeds so should anything come of it and it all turn sour it wouldn't be an issue for me. I still have doubts of it going anywhere; will see what happens if/when the invite for dinner ever lands . Naturally I will ensure her back doors get nuked from orbit at the earliest opportunity and will endeavour to post proof of this along with the obligatory tin of Birds balanced on her arse cheeks ASAP.

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Unfortunately gentlemen, I don't think this is going anywhere. She's been acting super weird lately to the point where I could a fill a page in the 'odd things your neighbours do' thread . I've just got home from Norwich to discover she's left a vacuum cleaner on my doormat . No communication about it, it's just there. Is this a "sign" and there as a suggestion that I should be using it to clean my gaff so I can then invite her round (I didn't invite her in first time because my gaff is a st tip and told her so).

Gonna see if I can strike up on a convo on either Tues or Wed evening to see if I can make sense of her antics (there could be explanation but I haven't get a feckin clue what it is) but she's acting that weird that I don't want to go there. Had an ex many years ago that was bat st crazy and that one experience was enough! Maybe it's me that attracts them?

Think I'll stick with the Norwich bird! Yes she has 6 fingers on each hand (doesn't everyone from Norfolk?) but at least she isn't mental.

Thread has legs...

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KrazyIvan said:

Leaving a hoover on your doorstep can mean only one thing, she wants to suck you off, only thing that makes sense in PH world

Yep, that's definitely what it must mean!

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wolfracesonic said:

What make was the vacuum cleaner? Anything other than Sebo, Miele or at a push Dyson, bin her. Your a PH'er Op, you shouldn't have to associate with someone who uses anything less, skanky peasants!

It is a Miele as it happens! An old orange and black one. I know it's hers as I saw her carting it in from her car when she first moved in.

LOL @ all the predictable vacuum cleaner jokes.

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glenrobbo said:

How do you know it's this woman? It could have been any woman.

Mind you, those free charity bin liners come in handy now you have to pay for carrier bags at the supermarket.

I've not had to buy an bin liners since I've lived here for that very reason!

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No custard in the house but for the nay-sayers :

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Jasandjules said:

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TheJimi said:

Guy's, you're all wrong.

Think about it; he's already told her that he didn't invite her in coz the joint was a mess. Ergo, her leaving the hoover is a subliminal way of saying that she wants him to invite her over - hence "here's a hoover, so you can clean the place and invite me in"

Thats how I took it too.

And me. I was expecting him to clean the place up then go over and thank her for the hoover, say the place is clean and "you are welcome to pop in for a coffee to check"....

fk offfffffff man! You can't be serious?! You honestly think she's left it there for my use as a "hint" to clean my gaff and then invite her round? You're having me on!

Although in fairness I can't think of any other reason why you'd leave a vacuum cleaner outside your front door on someone else's doormat . Even if it's knackered there are large industrial sized bins nearby where it could've easily been dumped in, but it hasn't and it's still sat there as I write.

Edited by All that jazz on Tuesday 18th October 22:34