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Upper90

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Feb 6, 2010 12:55 PM
I am very fortunate in that, anywhere I've lived, I've had, at worst, solid neighbors.

The ones I have right now are great. I live next to 2 girls, and they're considerate, fun, and pretty cool to chill with. I always feel like if you have a neighbor you can chill with when you're snowed in, bored, or plans fall through, that's a major bonus. And I think it's great because we're from such different backgrounds, as they're very somewhat stereotypical suburb girls, right down to their designer bags and tiny dog, and I'm (while not stereotypical) very much from a part of Columbus that they probably would never set foot in. (Though, on their part, that's mostly surface, there's much more to them than that, but an outside observer would no doubt notice that first.)

It's like a John Hughes movie. I enjoy our relationship, we've never had any issues...I mean, they listen to bad music really loudly sometimes, but they always turn it down after 11 or so, so really, I can't complain.

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Feb 6, 2010 12:55pm
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darbypitcher22

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Feb 6, 2010 12:57 PM
I have a bunch of international students in my building that cook weird foods that smell bad and make a lot of noise on the weekends(who though Asians had time to have fun when most of their parents threaten to kill them if they don't have straight A's)... but I guess I'm ok with it
Feb 6, 2010 12:57pm
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Woollums9

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Feb 6, 2010 1:00 PM
my neighbors are pretty good. the ladie next to us is our landlord/roommates mom so she is always cooking for us (homemade.....bonus!!!!)
Feb 6, 2010 1:00pm
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Feb 6, 2010 1:00 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: I have a bunch of international students in my building that cook weird foods that smell bad and make a lot of noise on the weekends(who though Asians had time to have fun when most of their parents threaten to kill them if they don't have straight A's)... but I guess I'm ok with it
i feel you on the horrible smelling food, i have a russian kid and a few asians in my dorm and boy does that stuff stink up the whole place
Feb 6, 2010 1:00pm
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darbypitcher22

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Feb 6, 2010 1:04 PM
yeah its all the oils and stuff combined with the raw vegatables that makes you not wanna leave your room for quite a while... no great circulation the building's kitchen either
Feb 6, 2010 1:04pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Feb 6, 2010 1:05 PM
To the right...the chic is pretty hot but her husband doesn't seem to like me although we've never spoken. She's pretty friendly though.
To the left... she's fat and he's fat and they have fat kids but they're pretty friendly.
Feb 6, 2010 1:05pm
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Feb 6, 2010 1:05 PM
For the most part....other than the stoners to my left.
Feb 6, 2010 1:05pm
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Darkon

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Feb 6, 2010 1:16 PM
Great Neighbor! He just used his tractor and cleaned my driveway. Didn't even know he done it.
I travel alot for work and they all look out for my family.
Feb 6, 2010 1:16pm
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GoChiefs

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Feb 6, 2010 1:19 PM
Luckily..the hoodrats have moved on...the old neighbors on the right, married couple with 6 kids..the neighborhood hoodlums were always at there house. At least 10 kids at there house causing a ruckus all the time. Kids would ride bikes through my yard..put a hole in my siding, caught my privacy fence on fire playing with matches, their dog (bull mastiff) busted panels of my fence about 4 times trying to get in my yard to my dogs. They fixed it the first time..after they..they would just let it go. I ended up having to repair it. The dog made it through once. Let's just say..he never tried to do it again. They were good people though. Just very inconsiderate.

Ones on the left...college kids. Were always outside partying into the early hours of the morning. Normally..I wouldn't care..but when my 8 year olds window was right above their 'party spot', then I got a little pissed. We had many discussions about that. Last straw came when they started letting fireworks off at 4am..right by his window..on a Wednesday...in MAY. It got a little heated that night.

Neighbors I have now are great. Never have had any issues with them. Talk with them quite often too. Very friendly people.
Feb 6, 2010 1:19pm
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Timber

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Feb 6, 2010 1:20 PM
Yes, very much. Unfortunately we may lose one due to job loss (Engineer). Last night we had an impromptu bash at our house. Tonight, we are going to do the obligatory monthly winter campfire in the backyard. What better time to do it than with a 10-12" snowfall on the ground.( and plenty of adult beverages on hand)
Feb 6, 2010 1:20pm
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BlueDevil11

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Feb 6, 2010 1:21 PM
Yes, except two of them have a bunch of junk sitting in their yards. Other than that, I like my neighbors.
Feb 6, 2010 1:21pm
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O-Trap

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Feb 6, 2010 1:22 PM
Love 'em. We all watch out for each other.
Feb 6, 2010 1:22pm
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Feb 6, 2010 1:23 PM
Of course. My neigbors are pretty cool, I usually go over to friends and drink lol.
Feb 6, 2010 1:23pm
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Con_Alma

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Feb 6, 2010 1:42 PM
Love 'em. Would do almost anything for them. We're kind of spread out though.

There's a good distance between us all but directly to the west is an attorney and his wife is a dentist. Great people. To the east is an owner of an electrical contracting company. Very giving and generous guy. Across the way is prof from the College and behind us are...well, Canadians.
Feb 6, 2010 1:42pm
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Feb 6, 2010 1:46 PM
The couple to the right of us is pretty cool. Both are really nice, and keep to themselves most of the time.

There's two girls that live to the left. Hardly ever see them. They both work nights, so they aren't out much during the day. They have two tiny dogs that they let out into the backyard and the dogs bark like crazy. I'm used to it though now and it doesn't phase me.

There's a really cool redneck across the street from me. Whenever he sees me outside he yells for me to come over for a beer. Really nice guy, and a real handyman...which is a bonus because I can't fix a damn thing if it breaks.
Feb 6, 2010 1:46pm
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Feb 6, 2010 1:53 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: her husband doesn't seem to like me although we've never spoken.
I changed my mind.. he is a douchebag. When the city comes thru our allotment, they only make one pass, so there is only one open lane.
He decided it's a good idea to back his truck outta the driveway and into the street to get his snow blower out.. however, he thinks its a good idea to leeave his truck parked in the one cleared lane of the street instead of pulling it back in the garage. So, if you want to get around him, you will drive in the 15 inches of snow we got last night. Inconsiderate asshole.
Feb 6, 2010 1:53pm
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adog

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Feb 6, 2010 2:00 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: her husband doesn't seem to like me although we've never spoken.
I changed my mind.. he is a douchebag. When the city comes thru our allotment, they only make one pass, so there is only one open lane.
He decided it's a good idea to back his truck outta the driveway and into the street to get his snow blower out.. however, he thinks its a good idea to leeave his truck parked in the one cleared lane of the street instead of pulling it back in the garage. So, if you want to get around him, you will drive in the 15 inches of snow we got last night. Inconsiderate asshole.
easy fix...get your snowblower and cover his truck....
Feb 6, 2010 2:00pm
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Feb 6, 2010 2:02 PM
adog wrote:
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: her husband doesn't seem to like me although we've never spoken.
I changed my mind.. he is a douchebag. When the city comes thru our allotment, they only make one pass, so there is only one open lane.
He decided it's a good idea to back his truck outta the driveway and into the street to get his snow blower out.. however, he thinks its a good idea to leeave his truck parked in the one cleared lane of the street instead of pulling it back in the garage. So, if you want to get around him, you will drive in the 15 inches of snow we got last night. Inconsiderate asshole.
easy fix...get your snowblower and cover his truck....
I woulda if his lazy ass was up when I was clearing my drive and walk.
Feb 6, 2010 2:02pm
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adog

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Feb 6, 2010 2:06 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
adog wrote:
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: her husband doesn't seem to like me although we've never spoken.
I changed my mind.. he is a douchebag. When the city comes thru our allotment, they only make one pass, so there is only one open lane.
He decided it's a good idea to back his truck outta the driveway and into the street to get his snow blower out.. however, he thinks its a good idea to leeave his truck parked in the one cleared lane of the street instead of pulling it back in the garage. So, if you want to get around him, you will drive in the 15 inches of snow we got last night. Inconsiderate asshole.
easy fix...get your snowblower and cover his truck....
I woulda if his lazy ass was up when I was clearing my drive and walk.
LOL..I hear ya....I once had a neighbor when I lived in city limits who would use his lawnmower/blade and clear his drive...shoving the snow to the end of MINE....I went out, used snowblower and put it right back in his drive...then called him and told him I returned his stuff that he left over at my house....LOL..talk about PISSED!!!
Feb 6, 2010 2:06pm
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mtrulz

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Feb 6, 2010 2:10 PM
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Feb 6, 2010 2:10pm
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Feb 6, 2010 6:50 PM
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You always have good neighbors on Sesame Street
Feb 6, 2010 6:50pm
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Feb 6, 2010 6:54 PM
^^lol
Feb 6, 2010 6:54pm
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Feb 6, 2010 7:11 PM
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The neighbors give out good candy at Halloween when you're trick-or-treating, huh?
Feb 6, 2010 7:11pm
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Feb 6, 2010 7:19 PM
Not really. I don't know any of them, but there is a bunch of stupid college kids living across the street.
Feb 6, 2010 7:19pm
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Feb 6, 2010 7:20 PM
hey now, college kids arent stupid :P
Feb 6, 2010 7:20pm