dirty ethel rackham Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 We had our monthly boys' literature discussion group today. After a lively discussion, all the boys went outside to play on this nice day. Well, apparently, one of the boys tossed a football and threw it too far and it hit a bystander - a lady walking her dog. The boy who threw the ball quickly apologized. She angrily insisted to talk to an adult and proceeded to chew us out for allowing children to play in the front yard (it is a large yard - perfect for playing,) muttering under her breath that those kids should be in school (it was 2:45 in the afternoon - around the time many kids are home from school.) All the kids came forward and apologized to this woman and the moms did also. She seemed to grudgingly accept our apology and left. Well, my friend who hosted this event got a visit from a police officer. Apparently, this woman called the cops when she got home to file a complaint. The officer took a statement from my friend and said that it should go no further, but who knows. For crying out loud - it was an accident. The kids involved took responsibility and were polite. The adults were polite. The kids were scared because this woman went totally ape$#!& on them over an accident. If she were walking by a playground (where she said the kids should have been if they were done with school - not a private family's yard), the same accident could have happened. I was letting this go, but now, I am really mad. Take a chill pill lady. Yep... I can just see the headlines - Children must not play in front yards ... Homeschooled kids are a menace to society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No, the lady will be written up as senile because everyone knows that homeschooled children are not allowed to play outside with other children. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: This is one more reason why my boys don't get to play outside until after 12:00. We have enough nosey neighbors and one problem neighbor whom we don't want to give anymore reason to begrudge us our opportunity than already happens. *sigh* Mean people stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No, the lady will be written up as senile because everyone knows that homeschooled children are not allowed to play outside with other children. ;) *snicker* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That is CRAZY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I wonder how often the police get calls from this lady? Sounds like she's not quite right in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Murphy's Law. The one time you unchain your kids from their basement dungeon, something like this happens.....tsk tsk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Not too far from the truth! In the neighbouring neighbourhood (does that make sense? It's a couple of streets away, but technically a different city) a dad was fined for playing street hockey with a bunch of neighbourhood kids. They were playing on a little crescent street (no homeschool kids though) but were too noisy and deemed a 'traffic disturbance' (on a crescent street in the suburb??? we're not talking boulevard here!) And it's street HOCKEY. We're in Canada last time I checked! The dad is fighting the fine, so it is indeed in court, for having kids play outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 (edited) Murphy's Law. The one time you unchain your kids from their basement dungeon, something like this happens.....tsk tsk. :lol::lol::lol: ETA: What a *****! Talk about a bully, seriously she's never had an accident in her life? Edited October 21, 2010 by elegantlion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 1. Maybe she's a real shrew and a horrible person. 2. Maybe there are other kids in the neighborhood who are serious delinquents and have caused her to over-react to THIS situation? I can't think of any other reasons for her behavior. It stinks that the kids and parents were slapped in the face after responding reasonably-with apologies, etc. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I wonder how often the police get calls from this lady? Sounds like she's not quite right in the head. There are child-haters in the world, and they come in both sexes. Some are even parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 What a shrew. If this goes any further, count on me for any and all peaceful demonstrations. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hmm...maybe it is the time of year.... My friends kids were riding bikes, without helmets. A neighbor called the police on them. A report was filed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 This is an Auntie Em moment if ever there was one... "I would tell you what I think of you, but because I am a Christian woman I can't!" Murphy's Law. The one time you unchain your kids from their basement dungeon, something like this happens.....tsk tsk. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well. Sigh. If she's like the crazy neighbor we had years ago, the police all know her and mock her behind her back. I mean, WHO calls the police over a bunch of kids playing in the yard?!? ... Someone needs to take that woman some brownies. ... special happy, mellow brownies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well. Sigh. If she's like the crazy neighbor we had years ago, the police all know her and mock her behind her back. I mean, WHO calls the police over a bunch of kids playing in the yard?!? ... Someone needs to take that woman some brownies. ... special happy, mellow brownies... You know, we would love to kill her with kindness, but we don't know who she is or where she lives. My friend, who knows all her neighbors and most of the dog walkers, had never seen her before. I guess we all will know if a formal report was indeed filed. Thanks to everyone for the cyber support. Glad to know I'm not the crazy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well. Sigh. If she's like the crazy neighbor we had years ago, the police all know her and mock her behind her back. I mean, WHO calls the police over a bunch of kids playing in the yard?!? ... Someone needs to take that woman some brownies. ... special happy, mellow brownies... Woohoohahahahaha That could get you sent to jail though. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 This is an Auntie Em moment if ever there was one... "I would tell you what I think of you, but because I am a Christian woman I can't!" :lol: Ahah! we watched this movie two days ago! I would have missed the quote otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Things like this just make me angry at our society - where people think that it's somehow their business and have to get the police involved. This is why so many parents are so paranoid these days - because random people judge your parenting on a level they've never done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 That could get you sent to jail though. Yeah, I wouldn't even have a clue *how* anyway. ;) It was just a nice, temporary fantasy. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah, I wouldn't even have a clue *how* anyway. ;) It was just a nice, temporary fantasy. ;) You'd enjoy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) WOW! LOL Just...wow! Some people just really shock me. The police department is probably use to hearing from her if she is that cranky and crazy. Kurmudgeon: "Hello! I want to report an accident! I was hit with a football by a child before school was out. Police: "Hi Bertha. What happened this time. Did a snaping turtle get your toe again? Oh wait, your neighbor didn't cover the hole in their yard and you fell in...again?...Oh...a football hit you while kids were playing in their front yard. Yeah, yeah. We'll send someone down." Police Dispatcher to Police Man: "Harry, Bertha called again." Harry: "Oh heck, tell her I am on my way. They don't pay me enough for this crap!" Edited October 22, 2010 by Tree House Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Uptight much!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 How DARE those children play on their own private property! There ought to be law! What a crazy old woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalMomma Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 WOW! LOL Just...wow! Some people just really shock me. The police department is probably use to hearing from her if she is that cranky and crazy. Kurmudgeon: "Hello! I want to report an accident! I was hit with a football by a child before school was out. Police: "Hi Bertha. What happened this time. Did a snaping turtle get your toe again? Oh wait, your neighbor didn't cover the hole in their yard and you fell in...again?...Oh...a football hit you while kids were playing in their front yard. Yeah, yeah. We'll send someone down." Police Dispatcher to Police Man: "Harry, Bertha called again." Harry: "Oh heck, tell her I am on my way. They don't pay me enough for this crap!" :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Murphy's Law. The one time you unchain your kids from their basement dungeon, something like this happens.....tsk tsk. :lol::lol::lol: Hilarious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hmm, sounds to me like they were socializing. Do homeschool kids do that???? Surely not, they don't know how, do they? :-) Yeesh! That lady needs to get a life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Some people seem to think that children should always be in school and never out in public. I once had a 7:00 am appointment, so I had to bring my dc because my dh was already at work. The pt knew they were coming and was okay with it (they just sat quietly near me and read), but the receptionist kept telling me that they should be in school. I pointed out that it was 7:00 am and schools were not open yet. She was adamant that my dc should be in school at that moment. Crazy lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingmommy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Perhaps if you explained to the woman that they were on break after working an 8 hr. shift in your basement sweatshop, she'd be more understanding? LOL:lol: I actually did use that one once to a snarky waiter at mom's night out. He asked if our children got to play with other children....not just each other's. I answered, "Yes, just as soon as their shift in the sweat shop is done!" Sorry you had to deal with a meanie....seems to be going around these days. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 WOW! LOL Just...wow! Some people just really shock me. The police department is probably use to hearing from her if she is that cranky and crazy. After 13 years on the streets as a paramedic very little about people shocks me. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the cops are used to her. Kurmudgeon: "Hello! I want to report an accident! I was hit with a football by a child before school was out. Police: "Hi Bertha. What happened this time. Did a snaping turtle get your toe again? Oh wait, your neighbor didn't cover the hole in their yard and you fell in...again?...Oh...a football hit you while kids were playing in their front yard. Yeah, yeah. We'll send someone down." Police Dispatcher to Police Man: "Harry, Bertha called again." Harry: "Oh heck, tell her I am on my way. They don't pay me enough for this crap!" This is priceless...and hits a wee bit too close to home. There is a person in my district who constantly calls EMS to "take my blood pressure" because "my {spouse} is trying to hurt me". [spouse isn't]. When we [my partner, my firefighters, and I] hear "1234 Anywhere St" a conversation not unlike what you wrote happens. Except there is a lot more cursing, wailing, gnashing of teeth, and rending of garments. :tongue_smilie: Ellen, sorry your having to deal with this. Hopefully, the report is filed in the circular file where it belongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binalina Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 You'd enjoy . :lol::lol::lol: THAT was wicked funny! Especially the snorts of laughter from the co-anchors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 :lol::lol::lol: THAT was wicked funny! Especially the snorts of laughter from the co-anchors! Yes, that was my favorite part too. She was just managing to hold it together and then you hear the other anchor snort :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 *jawdrop* Some people are just so miserable they need to dump it out on everyone they encounter. I really hope nothing else happens. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 You'd enjoy . My kids and I mimic that call All The Time. TOO funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think about this sometimes because my boys play outside all the time during the day. It is normal for me to give them a 20 minute break in between subjects and they will often hop on their bikes or skateboards. The neighbors probably think we never actually school. :D But I know that my duck are in order, that I have my NOI, required test scores, and paperwork, if needed. As for the football....It must be the full moon. We had a lady go nuts the other night because she got hit with a football. ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD during practice. Seriously! I think she was actually was embarrassed, and instead of just feeling it, got angry. People are strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Murphy's Law. The one time you unchain your kids from their basement dungeon, something like this happens.....tsk tsk. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 You'd enjoy . That was hysterical! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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