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The Velveteen Ocelot

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28. Oh, we've been introduced. I've lived here for over 20 years

Reply to No Vested Interest (Reply #25)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 05:07 PM

Nov 2013

and they've lived in their house for about 10. They've been a thorn in my side pretty much that whole time - this business with the tree branches is only part of the story. I think if I went over there and asked to borrow an egg they'd tell me they hated my yard and then would slam the door in my face. Other folks in the neighborhood are just fine.

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My next door neighbor is an asshole. [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 OP

I like your style. ntt rrneck Nov 2013 #1

I would LOVE to have you next door... TreasonousBastard Nov 2013 #2

time to turn the half lot into..... Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #3

this^^^ you need to raise your own pigs... magical thyme Nov 2013 #8

I think the city might have something to say about that... The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #9

the neighbor would probably anasv Nov 2013 #21

No idea why it's slow - TBF Nov 2013 #22

If you ever convert part of your lawn to grass ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2013 #4

We're lucky with our neighbors. trof Nov 2013 #5

Good neighbors are a blessing. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #24

The incredible hideousness of my side yard The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #6

Good gawd Lady! How can you possibly inflict such pain on your neighbor? bluesbassman Nov 2013 #7

Lovely! graywarrior Nov 2013 #10

love it! fizzgig Nov 2013 #12

Good idea to introduce yourself to neighbors. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #25

Oh, we've been introduced. I've lived here for over 20 years The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #28

Yes, I understand. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #31

Ah, I see. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #33

I would, however,enjoy a pic of the branch with No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #36

looks great! Gato Moteado Nov 2013 #13

Oh, the horror. krispos42 Nov 2013 #16

It Has A Restful Feeling To It grilled onions Nov 2013 #17

You seem to be Hula Popper Nov 2013 #18

Looks like pipi_k Nov 2013 #26

I have a bird bath and a little gargoyle, but I don't like a lot of non-natural stuff. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #27

Well at least one positive thing pipi_k Nov 2013 #35

They should call the code enforcement on you for tasteful gardening. Liberal Veteran Nov 2013 #30

I hate gardens. I love lawns. MicaelS Nov 2013 #11

can we get pictures? irisblue Nov 2013 #14

Kick to keep this going! hedgehog Nov 2013 #15

You are cool treestar Nov 2013 #19

They are exactly that - entitled yuppie control freaks. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #29

He sounds like an arse. geardaddy Nov 2013 #20

We have a neighbor that decided to use the back edge of his lot line--up against the back edge mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #23

I would buy a chipper/shredder and thank him for the mulch! B Calm Nov 2013 #32

Welcome to the club! bif Nov 2013 #34

Our next-door neighbor's yard looks like a junkyard... Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #37

It's too bad you can't pump a little raw sewage on to his lawn davidpdx Nov 2013 #38

I have indulged in some revenge fantasies along those lines, but The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #39

Put a fake CCTV up as well davidpdx Nov 2013 #40