cliaz Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 simpsons didit 1431495[/snapback] D@mn. then I guess it is to plan C: Remove the world's supply of caffeine and make green lights short and red lights longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Very generous, but no way in hell that I would involve myself with that trainwreck. 1431505[/snapback] Like I said, it was an off the wall idea and I am not familiar with all the circumstances. He's probably already involved to a certain degree just by the mere fact that they are neighbors. Good kid in a bad situation? Sometimes it's hard to judge. My experience has been the rewards outweigh the risks, but that's just me and I don't pretend to know enough about Wolv's situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 You're a liberal, right. 1431482[/snapback] No he isn't, but it's easy to tell you're a good god-fearing, faith-based charitable Republican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bill Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I would invite N'Sab over for the weekend (Harley included) just to let them know that should things escalate ... your more than prepared to deal. All kidding aside ... sounds like you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 When I was growing up, we had a kid next door who was very loosely supervised and turned out to be a pretty crazy teenager, often involved in minor scrpaes with the law and stuff. one night, he came home stone drunk and proceeded to puke all over our front lawn and then passed out there, and before we even knew about it the cops were out front giving this kid a hard time. My Dad went out there and talked to the cops, asked them to cut the kid some slack, then he helped the neighbor kid clean himself up and get into his own home. That was maybe thirty years ago. The kid straightened himself out and has alwsy been extremely grateful to my dad for the kindness he showed him that night. This "kid" (now a grown man of course) ended up inheriting his boyhood home from his folks and is once again my dad's next door neighbor. My Mom and Dad are in their late 70s now, still very capable, but this neighbor is an absolute godsend - helps my Dad around the house, especially with snow shoveling, watches the house when they go on vacation, etc. And believe me, it's a real comfort to me, living about 45 minutes away, to know that this neighbor is there for my folks in any time of emergency. Hopefully this story doesn't make me a liberal, but so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 No he isn't, but it's easy to tell you're a good god-fearing, faith-based charitable Republican. 1431523[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 When I was growing up, we had a kid next door who was very loosely supervised and turned out to be a pretty crazy teenager, often involved in minor scrpaes with the law and stuff. one night, he came home stone drunk and proceeded to puke all over our front lawn and then passed out there, and before we even knew about it the cops were out front giving this kid a hard time. My Dad went out there and talked to the cops, asked them to cut the kid some slack, then he helped the neighbor kid clean himself up and get into his own home. That was maybe thirty years ago. The kid straightened himself out and has alwsy been extremely grateful to my dad for the kindness he showed him that night. This "kid" (now a grown man of course) ended up inheriting his boyhood home from his folks and is once again my dad's next door neighbor. My Mom and Dad are in their late 70s now, still very capable, but this neighbor is an absolute godsend - helps my Dad around the house, especially with snow shoveling, watches the house when they go on vacation, etc. And believe me, it's a real comfort to me, living about 45 minutes away, to know that this neighbor is there for my folks in any time of emergency. Hopefully this story doesn't make me a liberal, but so be it. 1431534[/snapback] Excellent. sometimes kids just need someone to have some faith in them... someone that they are afraid to let down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) The problem is the parents don't watch the kids. They let them outside on their own to entertain themselves. This includes a 6 and 4 year old. Of course the 14 year old can take care of himself, but he musn't be doing a very good job if he's always in trouble with the law. Basically it came down to the parents letting him use it cuz it was a tool to keep him busy and near home, once again taking the easy way out from 'parenting'. While that may work for them, its an issue for me, especially when it involves my home, family, and peace of mind. 1431473[/snapback] Hmmm, I'm not sure yet. The fact that he's a deliquent does throw a wrench into the situation but the fact that the kids play up and down the street without supervision doesn't bother me too much as long as they aren't destroying anything, ie... flowers, grass (to a point), landscaping, etc... if they are, then that's a problem. I have a 13, 7, 5, and 2 year old and would hate for my neighbors to complain everytime my kids were in their yards to retrieve a ball, play catching, etc... but at the same time I would make sure they are respectful of the neighbors property. Obviously they do most of these things in our yard but sometimes it spills over into the neighbors yard. But the fact that he's a potential trouble maker is not a good situation for the neighbors involved, I wouldn't want that hassle either. My one neighbors usually jumps right in and will play with my kids. The guy on the other side just doesn't give a shiznit either way but his new wife is cool with them. Edited April 21, 2006 by chiefjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The guy on the other side just doesn't give a stuff either way but his new wife is cool with them. 1431551[/snapback] How big are her...oh, never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 How big are her...oh, never mind. 1431572[/snapback] I've tried to peek in the windows but have not been successful as of yet. She does not wear neighbor friendly clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I've tried to peek in the windows but have not been successful as of yet. She does not wear neighbor friendly clothing. 1431578[/snapback] I'm sorry if I offended someone with this post considering no one responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sorry, I thought you were coffeeman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebugz Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sorry, I thought you were coffeeman. 1431613[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sounds like something I just did last night. I am trying to sell my house right now. I have a trashy neighbor who for some reason every three months or so will place a HUGH zebra striped rug on her fence and leave it there for weeks. Well I have an open house this weekend and darned if it was going to stay there until then. I aint knocking on this morans door either, they have a 1930's fridge in the driveway i'd like to set fire to as well No more Zebra rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 No cat. They have a rottweiler tho Thats certainly the admirable thing. Unfortunately, until the culdesac gets built, there's no unobtrusive place for the hoop. I have been thinking about taking him fishing tho.... 1431502[/snapback] Deep sea fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Deep sea fishing? 1431779[/snapback] Trout fishing. That way if it ends up like a bad date escape is fairly easy. Nice ava btw. <3 Sharapova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 You talked to the parents... that was the right move. They didn't want to do anything in the interest of keeping neighborly relations, so you did what you had to do in order to provide for your own peace of mind at your home. If it happens to come up again, then perhaps more drastic action would be necessary... but until then I think you've done fine, and I wouldn't ever bring it up to them again unless they have the audacity to confront you with the 'mysterious' events. 1431458[/snapback] Savage beatings sums it up well here. You handled it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITTPANTHERMAN Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 You're a liberal, right. 1431482[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 should have called the cops and reported a domestic dispute. You heard screaming and crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 You should have took the kid on one on one. If you win the goal is gone he wins the goal stays. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEbigred Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 The problem is the parents don't watch the kids. They let them outside on their own to entertain themselves. This includes a 6 and 4 year old. 1431473[/snapback] ie they're not only thoughtless, mindless, obnoxious low-class neighbors, but worthless POS parents to boot. Charming. Yet another example why I built my 2d house in the middle of 20+ heavily wooded acres. PS more applause for how you handled it. Many limp-wristed yahoos would simply allow themselves to be treated poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest THEbigred Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have a trashy neighbor who for some reason every three months or so will place a HUGH zebra striped rug on her fence and leave it there for weeks. they have a 1930's fridge in the driveway i'd like to set fire to as well 1431632[/snapback] How are things in Hampton Roads VA these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Take a page out of the guy from Philly's book when they kid stepped on his grass, pull out the shot gun :runsforcover: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 funk a neighbor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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