What it's like to have neighbors

[Digging Fool]

Originally Posted by pris

I very much agree with this post. I know that Noelle and I try to make our little apartment community as much a home as we can. We have great neighbors and several of them we know we can depend on. We usually have a gathering out by the parking lot each night with all the kids and parents and lots of times it turns into an impromtu pot luck.

Many aren't as fortunate and we have lived in a couple of places where your neighbor won't even look at you (you may not want them to ). I think it's a pity, and it sure makes a difference when the effort is made.

If we all made the effort maybe things could start to change back to how it should be.

Great post!!!

I agree, 100%. Communities are like people...each one seems to have it's own personality. I lived in Brunswick County(where the wife is from) for 3 years, and that place and people are incredible. Old-fashioned, very friendly neighbors, etc. We decided to move back to my locale(the 88 acre farm). Built a new house in '91. House is nice, farm is nice, and we enjoy the environment. But the folks around here are something else! That's why I enjoy TQ so much. It allows me to communicate with friendly folks while living amongst some that are not so "congenial". It's very much appreciated

[The TINMAN]

Great to have You in the Family Diggin Fool !!!!!

[Digging Fool]

Originally Posted by The TINMAN

Great to have You in the Family Diggin Fool !!!!!

Thanks, Brother Tinman! I be glad to be here!!

[john65803]

DF, You said it all. I am 46 years old and was taught by my parents to help your neighbors. We had a massive ice storm here in Missouri and I lost a power for 8 days. Our home dropped to a cozy 26 degrees before I was able to get a generator. I spent the better part of two weeks with a chainsaw clearing downed trees from the homes of all the elderly and handicapped people I could find knowing my own could wait. I expected nothing in return. Those that insisted on paying me, I took that income and went to second hand stores and bought every blanket I could find and gave them to a local animal shelter to help them keep the animals warm.

I did it because it was the right thing to do. If people could have seen the the smiles on those faces I helped, they'd understand. But as you said, people are just to busy to care these days.

[gordiesgirl]

Nice to have people you can count on, TQ has those people. nice post. Happy hunting

[Digging Fool]

Originally Posted by john65803

DF, You said it all. I am 46 years old and was taught by my parents to help your neighbors. We had a massive ice storm here in Missouri and I lost a power for 8 days. Our home dropped to a cozy 26 degrees before I was able to get a generator. I spent the better part of two weeks with a chainsaw clearing downed trees from the homes of all the elderly and handicapped people I could find knowing my own could wait. I expected nothing in return. Those that insisted on paying me, I took that income and went to second hand stores and bought every blanket I could find and gave them to a local animal shelter to help them keep the animals warm.

I did it because it was the right thing to do. If people could have seen the the smiles on those faces I helped, they'd understand. But as you said, people are just to busy to care these days.

You're a good man, John! Good deeds come back to good people.....You're probably gonna dig up something real good, too!...............

[Zman]

Great post, brought back some great memories of growing up in a small rural community. Thanks.

[homefire]

Yep! We be here for each other.