If you were my neighbor, what would you think of this letter?

[Anonymous]

You were given a biliblanket? My son was in one for about a week.

And I agree with the other PPs. Put the baby by a window and take the baby for walks in a stroller.

What's this need to ask your neighbors to rearrange their watering schedule for you? There ARE other options.

[Anonymous]

Is this the "stinky eye" OP?

[Anonymous]

I think you have the right to not get showered with water, dirt and rotten vegetables on your balcony. If you approached me and mentioned it as a neighbor - fine. I'd feela bit bad and make a note to check if you were below.

If you told me to call / text you when I am using water and/or gave me a magnet I would write you off as a self centered, high maintenance woman who expects life to revolve around you and I would do nothing differently because I would be afraid that the next day there would be another requirement that I was supposed to do to keep you happy and the next day another.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you have the right to not get showered with water, dirt and rotten vegetables on your balcony. If you approached me and mentioned it as a neighbor - fine. I'd feela bit bad and make a note to check if you were below.

If you told me to call / text you when I am using water and/or gave me a magnet I would write you off as a self centered, high maintenance woman who expects life to revolve around you and I would do nothing differently because I would be afraid that the next day there would be another requirement that I was supposed to do to keep you happy and the next day another.

+ 1 million.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you just scream like a banshee the next time you get dripped on. They should hear you, right?

[Anonymous]

Big umbrella. Buy one.

[Anonymous]

Maybe your neighbour doesn't want to hear you with the baby outside all the time and waters her plants on purpose? When my nighbour smokes, I burn incense as a way to smoke her out. I burn the incense outside then close the door. She goes inside in no time at all, then I can put out the incense and enjoy the air outside.

[Anonymous]

So, you can't move to an upper apartment because they're not handicapped accessible, but you can get to the upper apartments to knock on the door and deliver hand made phone number magnets and notes?

I love how when people disagree with you, you start getting bitchy.

After experiences that I have had with neighbors when I was living in apartments, it is so extremely appalling to me whenever I see or hear about people who expect all of their neighbors to walk on eggshells in their own homes so as not to inconvenience you.

No one likes people like that. Your "friends" may appear to like you, but chances are, they notice that you are self centered.

You talk about your neighbors noise.. Are you one of those obnoxious people who bang on your ceiling with the broom every time you hear someone walking above you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, you can't move to an upper apartment because they're not handicapped accessible, but you can get to the upper apartments to knock on the door and deliver hand made phone number magnets and notes?

I love how when people disagree with you, you start getting bitchy.

After experiences that I have had with neighbors when I was living in apartments, it is so extremely appalling to me whenever I see or hear about people who expect all of their neighbors to walk on eggshells in their own homes so as not to inconvenience you.

No one likes people like that. Your "friends" may appear to like you, but chances are, they notice that you are self centered.

You talk about your neighbors noise.. Are you one of those obnoxious people who bang on your ceiling with the broom every time you hear someone walking above you?

Bitchy? I think you're confused. Getting upstairs is one thing, now, getting to ENTER the apartment, pass through the doorways, take a shower safely, use the toilet safely, being able to throw the trash, have means to escape in case of an emergency is a whole different story.

It's funny how you dare to talk about what my friends think of me when I know for sure even if you knew them you have no ability to read their minds. You're quite funny. And no. I don't mind my neighbor's everyday noise. I mentioned it just because someone else talked about my children making noise. As I said before I've lived in apartments my whole life and I know exactly where the bar should be set.

[Anonymous]

[quote] [b]Seriously, this was the funniest thing I've read on DCUM in a long time (okay, this and reading that there are people who actually have magnets made up with their phone number on them). Thanks for the laugh![/b][/quote]

[quote]OP here. I don't know about you but I'm resourceful. A square of white paper, a piece of tape and a pen. You cut, write and tape the thing to a magnet that you already have and don't really need like the pizza place or with the plumber's number. It didn't take me 3 minutes to make 2 of them.[/quote]

AAAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You actually DID make up refrigerator magnets with your phone number on them so your neighbors could notify you of their plant watering schedule! Totally agree with above poster, one of the funnier things I've read in a long time. Thanks.

Are you considering a move to the DC area? Lots of neurotics here, you might feel at home.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, this was the funniest thing I've read on DCUM in a long time (okay, this and reading that there are people who actually have magnets made up with their phone number on them). Thanks for the laugh!

OP here. I don't know about you but I'm resourceful. A square of white paper, a piece of tape and a pen. You cut, write and tape the thing to a magnet that you already have and don't really need like the pizza place or with the plumber's number. It didn't take me 3 minutes to make 2 of them.

AAAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You actually DID make up refrigerator magnets with your phone number on them so your neighbors could notify you of their plant watering schedule! Totally agree with above poster, one of the funnier things I've read in a long time. Thanks.

Are you considering a move to the DC area? Lots of neurotics here, you might feel at home.

I'm from the crowd that thinks you should have a relationship with your neighbors. I thought having my phone number handy (not just for the water time) but for whenever we need each other's help would be nice. Seems like you're one of those who think you should look the other way when your neighbor is walking by.

I'm glad to see we don't live close by.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this the "stinky eye" OP?

Ha ha ha!!! In many ways, this does sound like the "stinky eye" Chipotle mom, but I think this OP is much, much nicer! If it were stinky eye Chipotle mom, she would have been cussing and ripping us all to shreds left and right. I think this OP has actually been quite nice and tolerant. I do think she did go a bit overbaord, but in posting here before she actually did distribute the messages to her neighbors, she recognized that it wasn't 100% normal anyway. Good luck, OP!

[Anonymous]

I don't like OP.

[Anonymous]

I would roll my eyes at this letter. What is wrong with yelling "Hey, we are down here", next time they water the plants and get you wet?

[Anonymous]

I would probably send you my own magnet. 1-800-eat-@#$%.