neighbor from hell

[yellowperil]

And if they wont come over for brownies, send over a nice box of homegrown er ... I mean home baked brownies for them to enjoy at home. Follow that up with some nice heart shaped brownies on Valentines day and before you know it you could run a Texas size cattle drive right on through their property and they wont bat an eyelash. That's how I would do it. What are you doing at work anyway? You should be home getting ripped with your friends or family. IMO

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Noporscheform

Since college my wife and I have lived in 10 houses in four states and two countries.

Never had a neighbor that did not become a good friend.
Never had a neighbor that would not be welcomed to drop in any time of the day or night.
Never had a neighbor that would feel uncomfortable calling me for ANY reason any time of the day or night.

Just a reminder: we're talking reality here, not some made-up fantasy.

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by Gogar

i only have a few neighbors but the new one is a piece.
here is what i think has fueled the fire... ...regardless of fault or blame.

Originally Posted by T77911S

i read part of gogars little story, you dont get it either. they left 1 garbage bag full of food out side... ...your story iis more agrevating than whats going on because you have assumed so much or added things in your story. just stay out of it, your not welcome in my thread. what an ass.

I think Gogar's "little story", representing an entirely plausible point of view of your new neighbors', is something to consider. Your response kinda sorta points to the real problem here. A little introspection may be in order.

[porsche930dude]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Gogar nailed it. If they don't want your dogs on their property, as a dog owner it is your responsibility to keep your dogs off of their property. Same goes for the kids. Period, end of story. Can't handle that? Then you shouldn't have dogs or kids, because you have zero rights to their property.

We are great friends with all of our neighbors except one, which we have a horrible relationship with. Their dogs started crapping in my yard from the first day they moved in, and at first I was super nice about asking them to keep them out of my yard. But you know what, they made zero effort. Therefore each request became less and less nice, which culminated in my wife unloading on the lady after both she and one of my kids stepped in a big fresh turd. They finally built a fence, but the damage is done. We don't speak, and I'm ok with that. So from my perspective I felt totally disrespected, particularly when I didn't even receive an apology from them after multiple issues. Seems to me you're placing the entirety of the blame on them without any objective reflection on your part. She may be a b!tch, but that doesn't make it ok for your dogs to be in her yard.

when i was kid my mother got sick of the neighbor letting his dog poop in our yard even after repeated warnings. She shoveled up a fresh pile and planted on his front door! cop showed up with the guy and he started yelling at the cop because he wouldnt arrest my mom We had no more problems after that

[masraum]

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Gogar nailed it. If they don't want your dogs on their property, as a dog owner it is your responsibility to keep your dogs off of their property. Same goes for the kids. Period, end of story. Can't handle that? Then you shouldn't have dogs or kids, because you have zero rights to their property.



We are great friends with all of our neighbors except one, which we have a horrible relationship with. Their dogs started crapping in my yard from the first day they moved in, and at first I was super nice about asking them to keep them out of my yard. But you know what, they made zero effort. Therefore each request became less and less nice, which culminated in my wife unloading on the lady after both she and one of my kids stepped in a big fresh turd. They finally built a fence, but the damage is done. We don't speak, and I'm ok with that. So from my perspective I felt totally disrespected, particularly when I didn't even receive an apology from them after multiple issues. Seems to me you're placing the entirety of the blame on them without any objective reflection on your part. She may be a b!tch, but that doesn't make it ok for your dogs to be in her yard.

I work with a guy that had that issue. He asked nicely 3 times. The first time or two they told him that the dog was getting out, bit the third time they finally told him that they let the dog out intentionally and weren't going to stop. I guess it was a small dog because he caught the dog in a trap that you would use for a raccoon and then took the dog to the pound as a stray.

[speeder]

This is a weird thread. Between the illiterate writing and the excuses and justifications, it sounds like it was written by a 12 year old that never got the ass whipping he deserved.

I'm not saying that you're the worst neighbor on earth, but you kind of suck. If you think that they're the "neighbors from hell", you have no clue. People murder their neighbors in a fit of rage all the time in America. ALL the time. This is truly nothing.

These people probably think that they're living behind some pretty inconsiderate neighbors and she's stressing out about it. That's my take. But maybe she's not a very nice person. Doesn't matter. People should keep their business to themselves and not bother their neighbors.

[speeder]

I really just typed all that to give you a badly needed lesson in their/they're/you're/your.

[look 171]

New neighbors, things change. No one likes changes, but you have to accept it. End of story or move. Its easy to make enemies, but it is hard to make a friend, so kill em' with kindness because you have to live with them.

[markivtruck]

sounds like the guy is a pussy and his girlfriend has a pair of balls and a big mouth. hope she is worth it because he has a lot of ass kissing ahead.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by markivtruck

sounds like the guy is a pussy and his girlfriend has a pair of balls and a big mouth. hope she is worth it because he has a lot of ass kissing ahead.

Sound like you need to put yourself in other people's shoe before you call them pussy
? Have you even try to see it from both sides, yet?

Maybe she just want to keep people and animals off her property and don't know how to do it tactfully.

[look 171]

I don't know if this will make you feel better? I want to ask the owner of this little f'ing dog that piss on the side of my garage every other day to stay the fook off my property. I just can't catch them. In the owner's head, he thinking, its ok to walk his goddamn dog and pee him somewhere else instead of his own lawn. The pee stains my slate floor out front. I have to hose it off every few days because my kids play there sometimes. Oh I still would ask him very nicely.

[Tobra]

Wash off that wall where the dog pees and spray down the area the dog is trying to mark with that bitter apple stuff. Alternatively, go buy a big thing of dry cayenne pepper and sprinkle it around. Dog gets a snootful of that he will not be happy. Won't work when it is raining of course.

This is a very odd thread, I must say. There are some neighbors you will never get along with, simple as that. I get along with most folks, but had a couple bad neighbors.

It sounds to me the OP has a nice guy with a beeyotch problem next door to him. You may get along with the guy fine, but as long the gal is there, magic 8 ball says, outlook not good.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Good luck, hope it turns out well.

I've been living at my house for nearly 19 years and have NEVER had any issue with a neighbor. No hurt feelings, no gossip, nothing.

That's because I mind my own business and keep to myself and expect them to do the same.
I don't make noise that would annoy them and expect the same in return.
I keep my property clean and maintained and expect the same from them.
I don't go onto their property and ask the same from them. I keep my dog in my back yard and they do the same. No reason to ever have a problem.

I take that back, I might have hurt one neighbor's feelings early on. Once when he asked me to fix his car and once when he asked if he could borrow some tools.
I was cool about it but let him know neither of those are allowed.

Not really sure if he got butt-hurt or not because I mind my own business and didn't go around having conversations with everyone I saw.

I'll wave at the neighbors when I see them and they do the same to me, but that's it. A wave is not an invitation to come over and impose.

It works out really well that way. Friendly from a distance is way better than PITA up close.

My philosophy, (and behavior), exactly. I'm a good neighbor because I like my privacy and respect other's. That's not to say that I won't chat with them and even become friendly, but only if we happen to meet outside or something. I do not impose myself on neighbors at all.

[genrex]

Never worry, never fear, when all else fails Animal Control Man will save the day! Animal Control Man will solve the problem! Animal Control Man knows how to catch dogs running loose! Animal Control Man! Batteries not included...

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[look 171]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Wash off that wall where the dog pees and spray down the area the dog is trying to mark with that bitter apple stuff. Alternatively, go buy a big thing of dry cayenne pepper and sprinkle it around. Dog gets a snootful of that he will not be happy. Won't work when it is raining of course.

This is a very odd thread, I must say. There are some neighbors you will never get along with, simple as that. I get along with most folks, but had a couple bad neighbors.

It sounds to me the OP has a nice guy with a beeyotch problem next door to him. You may get along with the guy fine, but as long the gal is there, magic 8 ball says, outlook not good.

Thanks. Will do it tomorrow.

[Tishabet]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I think Gogar's "little story", representing an entirely plausible point of view of your new neighbors', is something to consider. Your response kinda sorta points to the real problem here. A little introspection may be in order.

Yep.

They bought the property... If they don't want your dog or your kid on it, the it is your responsibility as a good neighbor to ensure that this doesn't happen. Sorry bud.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by genrex

Never worry, never fear, when all else fails Animal Control Man will save the day! Animal Control Man will solve the problem! Animal Control Man knows how to catch dogs running loose! Animal Control Man! Batteries not included...
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I thought this was the south.
Dogs don't come home at all, and you're greeted with a double barrel at the property line by a very irate snaggletooth Jethro.
(Oops,wrong forum. j/k)

Seriously, the couple just bought their new home and are trying to settle in.
They aren't ready for overbearing neighbors on their property. Friendship takes time. Take them some wine and an apology/explanation and just leave them alone.

It will work itself out. You attract more flies with honey.

[john70t]

My "neighbors from hell"?

Living in a building.
2a.m. weekday and I can't hear the TV just past my feet, because 8yo children are singing along to "Smack that a**".
Floor is bouncing in tune.
My place is full of smoke.
Trash strewn down the hallway into the parking lot.
Neighbor has many ruffian friends.
No response from authorities.

[techweenie]

Wow. I've lived all over the West coast. Mostly California. Never once had a neighbor that was unreasonable. Most have been super friendly. Just lucky I guess.

[imcarthur]

Good/bad neighbors are the luck of the draw. I still have the terrorist next door but my porch wall solved our noise problem - previous thread somewhere. We had one altercation this summer - again he started on my wife - the cowardly bastage. I ended up telling him that I would make 2 calls the next time he screwed with me or her in any way: my lawyer & the cops. That shut him up. Every time I mow the lawn he sits on his porch giving me the death stare. But I still say Hi to his kids & I snow blow the sidewalk in front of his house . . .

Ian