Christ, I have to go next door in half an hour. The neighbors invited us over for BBQ.

These are the people who moved in a little over a year ago. The husband and I lend books back and forth from our respective libraries, and smoke cigs together. The wife (who is a schoolteacher) is "tutoring" the Little Guy a couple of days a week during the summer, while Mrs R takes their son out to the beach or whatever. (Their son, who is two, WORSHIPS our son, and is constantly inviting our son over to swim in their pool, therefore getting the Little Guy out of my hair while I'm trying to work.)

In short, they're just about the PERFECT neighbors. We could not possible ask for better, and we're absolutely delighted that they bought the house next door.

So here's my conundrum: Can I forgive him for mowing his lawn yesterday?

Redstone

:)

They sound like wonderful people...all lawn care aside!

having some yuppie assholes move in (they're invading our town big-time)...what a relief.

Redstone

I've never even met, goes out of her way to avoid me. Has actually crossed the street rather than have to pass me while on a walk. Least friendly people around.

Redstone

I don't know where you live, but I know for sure it's not my neighborhood.

happening in our town.

I was just joking in the OP.

Redstone

It needs to be mowed, and I'm putting it off.

Redstone

They sound wonderful. :-)

Perfect neighbors, huh?

Wow, I haven't had perfect neighbors in 3 years.
The last time was when the house was being sold next to me and was empty for 5 months.

That was the last time I had perfect neighbors.

Go be divine.
O8)

If the BBQ is weak, crucify him for his lawn mowing discrepancy. If he mows but can't bbq, then he's half a man. However, if the bbq is good, then he should be forgiven for his mowing transgressions.

no longer partake.

Redstone

;)

A few months later, you and neighbor can dig a pit... cook & eat the kid (with salsa and black beans)

:evilgrin:

Here's your chance to put sugar in the tank.;)

And yes, it's great to have good neighbors. I had good ones on all sides, and now have one who may be nice but is utterly clueless about the effect of his brush clearing on our privacy. Time to plant some evergreens on our side of the divide.

Kick his ass, Red! Kick his ass and then throw him in a wood chipper, all the while yelling, "How do you like the sweet sound of the internal combustion engine, now punk?"

Or

Share a coupla beers and burgers with the guy and realize-- if you drive this neighbor away, *I* could replace him... and I'd buy fourteen mowers and rev 'em all up at the same time (7:45 a.m. EVERY Saturday) just to piss you off.

:evilgrin:

No, these neighbors are keepers indeed. We were damn worried about who would buy the house when the former owner died, and we got very, very lucky.

He can mow his lawn any time he wants to, and I'll just go inside.

Redstone

It's the neighborly thing to do...:toast:

Invite him over to mow yours! That'll fix his wagon! (Just wait until after you've eaten, however.)

we bought a new one.

I guess those two cases of beer I sent him were kind of inadequate, weren't they? So tomorrow will have to be Vodka & Tonic day, and you're more than welcome to join in if you're in the area.

Redstone

Good neighbors are hard to find.

Not only can you express your appreciation for their good neighborliness, but the lawn problem is solved. There ya go.

immune. It wouldn't work out too well if we ATE his lawnmower, would it?

Redstone

Of course, that would preclude future BBQs. I don't know... who eats goats these days?

sometime,you just keep your fucking mouth shut

on the porch and he starts mowing walk over with an open beer for him and invite him to sit on the porch with you. He can always mow the lawn later and you both might find yourselves in a nice conversation without the added noise.