Just a neighbor vent

[redhen]

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I really hate her now!!! Evil woman!!

 

[horsejody]

Well, it could be worse. She could be a drug addict with 8 wild kids tearing up your yard and 6 roaming dogs killing your chickens. I've got at least one neighbor that I would trade her for. Just stop being interesting. Be polite but don't say a lot in your conversations. She is pretending to be interested in your hobby to make a friend. Find out what her hobbies or interests are and then suggest a local club to her. If you attend church, invite her. The more people she meets, the less interested she will be in you. Invite a few people over for a BBQ or luch and invite her. You are all she has. Maybe bringing a few other people into her social circle will help. Some people are nice, but socially awkward. Maybe giving her a friendly push towards other people will help her.

 

[Katy]

Have you just told her that you work from home and don't have the time to stand around and chit chat?

 

[cmjust0]

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If ever I asked any of my friends how I should go about getting rid of my wife, I can't help but think that would be the response..

 

[horsejody]

Oh, and don't forget that when she comes over, smile politely, hand her a shovel and say, "Well, while you're here anyway, you can help."

All kidding aside, you may appreciate her if you go on vacation and she is the only one close by that cares enough to feed the chickens while you're gone. People like that generally enjoy doing favors for their friends. Be patient. It will get better.

 

[cmjust0]

Seriously, though.....just hand her a shovel or something and say "Could you be a doll and help me ______________? I'd really appreciate it."

In a week, you'll either have learned she wasn't so bad afterall, or you won't see her much anymore.

 

[cmjust0]

Jody, you totally beat me to it..

 

[NHN]

I forgot to add that she came over when I first got my chicks and decided to hold one for so long it died from heat exhaustion. I know she felt bad about it but she still should not have done it.

yes, I have told her I work from home. And I don't mind her being lonely and curious. But she needs to learn to respect my space.

 

[danielle82]

Next time she pops over tell her you only got __ minutes to finish your outside chores, then you have to get back to work, say why don't you talk to me while I get this done? Then you can still chat with her and not be rude, and get your work done at the same time. I think you would both feel good about that. If she just moved there she may not know anyone else. Then when its time to get back to one of your jobs, say your break is over and you gotta go but thanks for the company. Sometimes I would love some company to help/talk to while I get my chores done!

 

[horsejody]

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Chickens are a learning experience. Were you with her when the chick died? Next time just tell her that it has been long enough and the chick has to go back to its mother or into the brooder. If you were with her, she probably assumed that you would tell her if she was doing something wrong. Maybe she really is interested in chickens. Use it to your advantage. Get her to help you. Let her fall in love with chickens. Once she's hooked, she will get her own coop. Heck, sign her up with BYC. There is always someone to talk to on here! Don't forget to have this thread deleted if she does sign up.