Vent - God damn neighbours

Markb06

Blobby8 wrote: »

So your willing to pi$$ off your neighbour to save £20/30 pa ?

Yes. Plus its time with my son

pineapple

I can see your reason for wanting to wash it in the driveway.
If it is not gathering into a puddle or seeping into a crack I don't see the difference between that and rain. That said I knew someone who used to go ballistic when this happened and the rain argument just didn't wash (sorry).
Disputes with neighbours blight everyone's lives - even those 'in the right'. So I would make overtures - even if it chokes you . Plus initiating the latter sometimes gives one the moral advantage from the off. I resolved one bitter long standing dispute by taking round some special brew saying life's too short to argue. He was putty in my hands thereafter!
I would invite him round for a drink, explain your position especially regarding the son then offer a compromise. Such as alternating road washing with drive washing/son helping. When naturally you will have a stiff brush on hand to brush away any standing water.
Keep us posted!

Blobby8_2

Markb06 wrote: »

Yes. Plus its time with my son

Really, quality time eh, ten pin bowling, skating, the park, football, fishing, all bow to the pleasure of washing a car and listening to dad arguing with the guy next door.

System

you've done nothing wrong don't get bullied out of washing your own car because a neighbour is being difficult.

Blobby8_2

goater78 wrote: »

you've done nothing wrong don't get bullied out of washing your own car because a neighbour is being difficult.

Ever the pacifist.

Markb06

Blobby8 wrote: »

Really, quality time eh, ten pin bowling, skating, the park, football, fishing, all bow to the pleasure of washing a car and listening to dad arguing with the guy next door.

We both enjoy washing the car so yes it is quality time. Are you looking for an argument?

Or are you insinuating I don't look after my son properly.

Markb06

Blobby8 wrote: »

Ever the pacifist.

Ever the troll

Markb06

Right ignore list sorted. Cant be bothered with people on here who have nothing to do other then try to cause an argument. Seems to be the in thing on here.

Not after advice on what I do with my son. Me and my son both know what we enjoy doing. So therefore we do it.

System

Blobby8 wrote: »

Ever the pacifist.

Well exactly, not everyone can back down and run away at the first sign of conflict. I assume you're French?

VfM4meplse

I'm really glad I'm not your neighbour, you sound both inflexible and unreasonable.