Friday, April 2, 2010

Chattin' up the neighbors

So, as it was getting dark I sat on my front step and ate a mango (after semi-unsuccessfully BBQ'ing my back yard). People started coming out of their houses, and I ended up talking with a couple people. Word's gotten out that I'm leaving. People wishing me luck and giving me good and horror stories about neighbors that have rented (the couple with kids who screamed and hit each other, the army officer who was never there, etc.). Thing is, it's tight living even though there's space. The one neighbor talked about the dog next door and how it drove him nuts. To the point where he bought the owners one of those bark collars, and now, amazingly enough the dog does not bark. It's nice - my little section of the street is pretty connected and people do get out. The 4 1/2 year old came up to me and said she was 4 and a half and next year she'd be 5 and a half - different way of counting the years! My 93-yo neighbor asks me if I'm doing the right thing every time I see her. I know she's worried, and I'll do the best I can to get a good tenant. I don't want the neighborhood to hate me, even if I do live across the country!

Meeting with one management company this weekend... so trying to move forward. Hope all have a great weekend!

8 comments:

Tera said...

Well it sounds like you have some interesting neighbors my friend!!! If you don't mind my asking (pardon my absence)...where ya headed?!

Tera said...

Well it sounds like you have some interesting neighbors my friend!!! If you don't mind my asking (pardon my absence)...where ya headed?!

Mel said...

As one who contends with a rental across the street--I hear your neighbors!
But really, the best you can do is the best you can do......

Happy Easter, btw!

laura b. said...

Your neighbors sound nice. Hopefully, you and M will find some great people in your new home as well :-)

Tara said...

I hope you have some nice neighbors at your new place! I miss the little street where my family lived for a good chunk of years. It seemed everyone knew everyone, and kept an eye on everything.

Pamela said...

Tera - yay!
Mel - I know, I know.... and thank you.
Laura, I hope so too.
Tara - yes, mine was like that too.

Churlita said...

As you know, I rented until a few months ago and my landlord loved me. H never raised my rent in order to keep me there. So, there are good renters out there and I hope you find one.

Mrs. Hairy Woman said...

The nice weather brings everyone out .. I love chatting it up with the neighbours and saying hello.. That's how you know who is who .. I was asked on Sunday if there was anyone I didn't know on our street?.. There is of course people I see but talk to..