itsheresomewhere Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Dear Neighbor, I am so sorry that you feel the need to look down at me. I can't help it that I expressed concern for you trying to paint your shutters on the second story of you house. Your pregnant and due in November, ladders aren't your friend. My offer of either painting it for you or taking the shutter off and put them on the ground for you was out of concern. Also, considering the amount of swelling you have and are complaining about about- asking if you have mention this to your doctor is not a question that deserves an eye roll. I am sorry but when your ankles and knees are now the same size, call the doctor and ask. Maybe because I have a background in medicine but it sets off alarms for me. Considering your medical history and numerous miscarriages, any mid-wife/ob/mother would be concerned. Just do me a favor- don't fall off the ladder and land in my yard. I just can't believe her acting like I was an idiot for caring. And this is why I want to move to the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :grouphug: Pregnancy hormones, perhaps? Keep smiling. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I wish. Sadly, she is like this. Apparently, she is supposed to be on bed rest but God told her she should not be. From what I gather and the other neighbors think is that she belongs to some kind of religious cult. There are even rules in it that children can not speak after 7 pm as that is time for the parents to worship and be with the Lord.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 There are even rules in it that children can not speak after 7 pm as that is time for the parents to worship and be with the Lord.:confused: Now, now, let's not be too hasty. This part seems..... like a fabulous idea.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Judging a bit, are we? I wonder if she is on here writing a "Dear Neighbor, please mind your own business and stop gossiping about me with the neighbors. While you may think my actions are foolish and dangerous, it is I, not you, who will be hurt in the end by my actions. I do appreciate your offer to help, but why are you offended when I decline? I don't believe I asked for your medical advice which you apparently think that you have the right to dispense. I am sorry I am not aware that you have MD behind your name. By the way, if you would like to sit down and discuss my religious beliefs, so that you are fully aware of what we believe and what we do after 7 p.m., please let me know. That way, the next time you feel inclined to gossip about me with the neighbors, at least you can gossip the correct information. While we are chatting, I have a few questions about you and your family, your educational beliefs, and some other things that I judge are "weird" about your family, that I would like to ask about. Sincerely, your Neighbor". Just sayn'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Judging a bit, are we? I wonder if she is on here writing a "Dear Neighbor, please mind your own business and stop gossiping about me with the neighbors. While you may think my actions are foolish and dangerous, it is I, not you, who will be hurt in the end by my actions. I do appreciate your offer to help, but why are you offended when I decline? I don't believe I asked for your medical advice which you apparently think that you have the right to dispense. I am sorry I am not aware that you have MD behind your name. By the way, if you would like to sit down and discuss my religious beliefs, so that you are fully aware of what we believe and what we do after 7 p.m., please let me know. That way, the next time you feel inclined to gossip about me with the neighbors, at least you can gossip the correct information. While we are chatting, I have a few questions about you and your family, your educational beliefs, and some other things that I judge are "weird" about your family, that I would like to ask about. Sincerely, your Neighbor". Just sayn'. I actually know quite a bit more. My neighbor called me to see if I was ok as she encountered the same reaction. Our town is actually now involved to make them stop having their 2 weekly "religious" meetings at their house. Our tiny street can't handle the 40+ cars that come to this and block our driveways. I didn't know about the bed rest but the neighbor did as her husband asked to to check on her daily since she was on it. This woman has told us their beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Judging a bit, are we? I wonder if she is on here writing a "Dear Neighbor, please mind your own business and stop gossiping about me with the neighbors. While you may think my actions are foolish and dangerous, it is I, not you, who will be hurt in the end by my actions. I do appreciate your offer to help, but why are you offended when I decline? I don't believe I asked for your medical advice which you apparently think that you have the right to dispense. I am sorry I am not aware that you have MD behind your name. By the way, if you would like to sit down and discuss my religious beliefs, so that you are fully aware of what we believe and what we do after 7 p.m., please let me know. That way, the next time you feel inclined to gossip about me with the neighbors, at least you can gossip the correct information. While we are chatting, I have a few questions about you and your family, your educational beliefs, and some other things that I judge are "weird" about your family, that I would like to ask about. Sincerely, your Neighbor". Just sayn'. Now now... People come here to vent about all kinds of things, and there have been many "crazy neighbor" threads. We don't all deserve a reprimand for getting our feelings out in a relatively safe and anonymous space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 This reminds me of a recent exchange between my husband and our neighbor. The darling neighbor is 77 years old and has had a stroke and open heart surgery in the past year. My husband saw him on a ladder cleaning his gutters on a rainy spring day. He immediately went over and held the ladder, then emphatically said, "Chuck! Get down from this ladder. I will clean your gutters, and I expect a phone call the next time you want something like this done!" Chuck came down from the ladder and let my husband clean the gutters at his direction. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Many66 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Now, now, let's not be too hasty. This part seems..... like a fabulous idea.:lol: :iagree::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 "religious" meetings Are the quotation marks really needed? Most of us on the board live in a country that supports religious freedom. You may not like her views, but she has every right to have them and not be degraded for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Are the quotation marks really needed? Most of us on the board live in a country that supports religious freedom. You may not like her views, but she has every right to have them and not be degraded for them. I am sorry if that offended you but I was trying to put cult in the nicest way. I support all religions and teach each one to my kids so they have a full understanding of each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Dear Neighbor, I am so sorry that you feel the need to look down at me. I can't help it that I expressed concern for you trying to paint your shutters on the second story of you house. Your pregnant and due in November, ladders aren't your friend. My offer of either painting it for you or taking the shutter off and put them on the ground for you was out of concern. Also, considering the amount of swelling you have and are complaining about about- asking if you have mention this to your doctor is not a question that deserves an eye roll. I am sorry but when your ankles and knees are now the same size, call the doctor and ask. Maybe because I have a background in medicine but it sets off alarms for me. Considering your medical history and numerous miscarriages, any mid-wife/ob/mother would be concerned. Just do me a favor- don't fall off the ladder and land in my yard. I just can't believe her acting like I was an idiot for caring. And this is why I want to move to the country. I would love to have you for a neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 This reminds me of a recent exchange between my husband and our neighbor.The darling neighbor is 77 years old and has had a stroke and open heart surgery in the past year. My husband saw him on a ladder cleaning his gutters on a rainy spring day. He immediately went over and held the ladder, then emphatically said, "Chuck! Get down from this ladder. I will clean your gutters, and I expect a phone call the next time you want something like this done!" Chuck came down from the ladder and let my husband clean the gutters at his direction. :D LOL. We have a wonderful 96 year old gentleman who likes to still do stuff like that. He is a sweetheart recovering from cancer and all the neighbors try to prevent him from climbing on his roof. Came home one day to him trying to blow the leaves off the roof with a leaf blower. Thankfully, he is listening to us and lets us shovel his snow, mow his grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 http://www.southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/08/05/council_bluffs/doc4e3c1214936da771516001.txt Warning: very gross and deviant behaviour. At least your nieghbor is not this guy. Yep within my city and not far from the law office. Yes indeed. Now you have seen it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Now, now, let's not be too hasty. This part seems..... like a fabulous idea.:lol: :iagree: :thumbup: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 http://www.southwestiowanews.com/articles/2011/08/05/council_bluffs/doc4e3c1214936da771516001.txt Warning: very gross and deviant behaviour. At least your nieghbor is not this guy. Yep within my city and not far from the law office. Yes indeed. Now you have seen it all. OMG. :eek::ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I am sorry if that offended you but I was trying to put cult in the nicest way. I support all religions and teach each one to my kids so they have a full understanding of each one. How do you know they are a cult? Surely you are not suggesting that just because they have their meetings in a home, they are a cult, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 How do you know they are a cult? Surely you are not suggesting that just because they have their meetings in a home, they are a cult, right? No. I have no idea how you got that. Let's just say there is more than enough evidence it is a cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I would love to have you for a neighbor. You can have the left side, I'll take the right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 How do you know they are a cult? Surely you are not suggesting that just because they have their meetings in a home, they are a cult, right? Wait, she's believing that God told her not to be on bedrest when her Dr said, and that children must be silent after 7? If it walks like a duck and quacks...just say'n. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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