Odd things your neighbours do?
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nonsequitur said:
PositronicRay said:
Can't see the Boombox or telly. Washing line = no trampoline.
Johnspex said:
Frank7 said:
NateWM said:
Wait.....what's wrong with putting out washing on the line?
A multitude of possible answers to that, both why it’s okay, and why it’s seen as not okay, but having had my fingers burned in the past, for posting without giving serious thoughts to any possible reactions, I think I’ll take a pass on this, or should I plead the 5th?I know you're well travelled Frank, but I don't think you can plead the 5th in this country. Or are you just trying to look clever?
I think we all know that pleading the 5th means, “I refuse to answer, on the grounds that it might incriminate me.”
That’s all I meant, “I’d rather not comment, in case I say the wrong thing in someone’s eyes.”
It would be a mean feat if I were able to look clever in PH’s eyes, I’m reasonably intelligent, but I have zero common sense.
glenrobbo said:
Frank7 said:
Yes, I WAS joking, in retrospect I SHOULD have used a smiley face, but it didn’t occur to me that anyone would think that I seriously thought jerking off out of a window, AND calling attention to it was really on a par with hanging out washing, council or otherwise.
I really should have thought, that what sounds hilarious in your head, doesn’t always come off like that to someone reading it, but as we all know, hindsight has 20/20 vision.
So fair enough, my bad, (but wait, isn’t that a no-no too?), pile it on, just remember, I’m no longer a taxi driver, but did I mention that I used to be one?
Freudian slip, Frank? Or just a bit of clever wordplay? I really should have thought, that what sounds hilarious in your head, doesn’t always come off like that to someone reading it, but as we all know, hindsight has 20/20 vision.
So fair enough, my bad, (but wait, isn’t that a no-no too?), pile it on, just remember, I’m no longer a taxi driver, but did I mention that I used to be one?
I had no idea that you were a taxi driver. Please tell us about it.
Was it it anything like the film?.
You’ve obviously confused me with someone who knows what that is, sorry.
Was it anything like the film? If you mean the de Niro one, then no, I never shot anyone, didn’t have to wipe cum from the back seat, and gave up 12 y.o. girls when I was 13 or 14.
If you meant “Adventures of a Taxi Driver”, with Barry Evans and Judy Geeson, then yes, it was a lot like that from time to time, my wife couldn’t understand why I was out half the night, and came home with about £15!
As I got older however, the raving nymphs faded into the background, and I began bringing the money home, instead of chucking it over the bar for brandy Alexanders with fast women.
Frank7 said:
Freudian slip? Moi?
You’ve obviously confused me with someone who knows what that is, sorry.
Was it anything like the film? If you mean the de Niro one, then no, I never shot anyone, didn’t have to wipe cum from the back seat, and gave up 12 y.o. girls when I was 13 or 14.
If you meant “Adventures of a Taxi Driver”, with Barry Evans and Judy Geeson, then yes, it was a lot like that from time to time, my wife couldn’t understand why I was out half the night, and came home with about £15!
As I got older however, the raving nymphs faded into the background, and I began bringing the money home, instead of chucking it over the bar for brandy Alexanders with fast women.
I think you'll find that brandy Alexanders contain cream, Frank.You’ve obviously confused me with someone who knows what that is, sorry.
Was it anything like the film? If you mean the de Niro one, then no, I never shot anyone, didn’t have to wipe cum from the back seat, and gave up 12 y.o. girls when I was 13 or 14.
If you meant “Adventures of a Taxi Driver”, with Barry Evans and Judy Geeson, then yes, it was a lot like that from time to time, my wife couldn’t understand why I was out half the night, and came home with about £15!
As I got older however, the raving nymphs faded into the background, and I began bringing the money home, instead of chucking it over the bar for brandy Alexanders with fast women.
simoid said:
Tlandcruiser said:
A lady down my street had a new drive laid about six months ago and still parks on the road, workman and visitors will use the drive still but not her, the drive can accommodate 4 cars
Keeping it good for visitors.Not so much odd, but very, very annoying. Every time our neighbour has a drink fuelled argument with her on/off boyfriend, she calls the Police. They are then obliged to attend, due to a woman in supposed distress. Often, by the time the Police arrive, they have made up and gone out. The Police then knock on our door to ask if we know what went on. We have told them she is just wasting their time, but they are obligated to attend, from the nearest station, which is 20 miles away. We have probably had 7-8 visits in the last month. We don't live on a council estate (every other neighbour is relatively normal) but we do sometimes wonder.
Grahamdub said:
Not so much odd, but very, very annoying. Every time our neighbour has a drink fuelled argument with her on/off boyfriend, she calls the Police. They are then obliged to attend, due to a woman in supposed distress. Often, by the time the Police arrive, they have made up and gone out. The Police then knock on our door to ask if we know what went on. We have told them she is just wasting their time, but they are obligated to attend, from the nearest station, which is 20 miles away. We have probably had 7-8 visits in the last month. We don't live on a council estate (every other neighbour is relatively normal) but we do sometimes wonder.
Presumably all the call-outs will have been logged, so if you were to suggest to the police next time that they're called that they return some time when she/they will be there, then the BiB could have a quiet word ?Lily the Pink said:
Presumably all the call-outs will have been logged, so if you were to suggest to the police next time that they're called that they return some time when she/they will be there, then the BiB could have a quiet word ?
They did actually catch her in last night. Apparently they got a frosty reception. We think there are mental health issues, probably exaggerated by alcohol. Not really a job for the Police to sort out though.Grahamdub said:
Lily the Pink said:
Presumably all the call-outs will have been logged, so if you were to suggest to the police next time that they're called that they return some time when she/they will be there, then the BiB could have a quiet word ?
They did actually catch her in last night. Apparently they got a frosty reception. We think there are mental health issues, probably exaggerated by alcohol. Not really a job for the Police to sort out though.Blown2CV said:
maybe the police are weirdly OK with this theatre is because they know there are no alternative services for the woman to use these days.
She has been hospitalised with alcohol related issues recently, but obviously not learnt her lesson. The Police are being very professional about it, even calling in their own mental health unit one night.Grahamdub said:
Blown2CV said:
maybe the police are weirdly OK with this theatre is because they know there are no alternative services for the woman to use these days.
She has been hospitalised with alcohol related issues recently, but obviously not learnt her lesson. The Police are being very professional about it, even calling in their own mental health unit one night.Blown2CV said:
Grahamdub said:
Blown2CV said:
maybe the police are weirdly OK with this theatre is because they know there are no alternative services for the woman to use these days.
She has been hospitalised with alcohol related issues recently, but obviously not learnt her lesson. The Police are being very professional about it, even calling in their own mental health unit one night.He quit out of that and red tape frustration, to become a teacher!
He’s slowly finding out the hard way on that as well
Spare tyre said:
Blown2CV said:
Grahamdub said:
Blown2CV said:
maybe the police are weirdly OK with this theatre is because they know there are no alternative services for the woman to use these days.
She has been hospitalised with alcohol related issues recently, but obviously not learnt her lesson. The Police are being very professional about it, even calling in their own mental health unit one night.He quit out of that and red tape frustration, to become a teacher!
He’s slowly finding out the hard way on that as well
I have a neighbour who is trigger happy with the police, council and fire brigade anytime somebody has a burn off. Seeing as I live rural this is all the time in open fire season as we don't need a permit.
Like most bullies, when called out he runs and cries to the police and out they come. They were pretty cool about it though and said they really only come out for his safety as he isn't very popular. I asked the police what am I able to do as he actually comes on my property and they said to call them.
Another guy over the hill said he keeps old tires on standby and if the shouty man turns up he just throws some on and laughs.
Like most bullies, when called out he runs and cries to the police and out they come. They were pretty cool about it though and said they really only come out for his safety as he isn't very popular. I asked the police what am I able to do as he actually comes on my property and they said to call them.
Another guy over the hill said he keeps old tires on standby and if the shouty man turns up he just throws some on and laughs.
dmulally said:
I have a neighbour who is trigger happy with the police, council and fire brigade anytime somebody has a burn off. Seeing as I live rural this is all the time in open fire season as we don't need a permit.
Given where we are, the first sentence led me to wonder what's unreasonable about calling the cops if people are doing this kind of wheelspin / tyre smoke / drag starts on a public road. Then the next bit makes me think it might not be car-related after all.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff