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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a new theory. Crap is going on in neighbor's life, and she has neither the time nor the energy to bring a plant over or whatever. She's actually been not so friendly to most people in the neighborhood for a while, except for her closest friends. Since she was previously more outgoing/friendly, she still has that reputation, which is why you hear nice things about her.  If she's experiencing health concerns, marital troubles, other big issues, that might affect how chummy she acts with her new next door neighbor.[/quote]

I think I'm your neighbor, OP.  I used to be the offical welcomer through our neighborhood association.  Did this for two years and enjoyed making a personal visit to each new family and through neighborhood treasury, included a goodie bag of sorts.  Then, I stopped.  No one on the association took my position, so as new neighbors moved in on my street, I made a point to make up a welcome basket and personal note.  Many times, I'd simply drop off the gift and include a personal note...hi, we are the Smiths, lived here for 6 years, welcome, we live at 1234, if you need anything, call, here's our number...

No one seemed to care either way.   No acknowledgement, nothing.  Yes, I'd get to know some of the neighbors later but I realized that my efforts were largely ignored, so I took my toys and went home.  Try to be neighborly and friendly and most everyone moves in and keeps to themselves.  I now have new next door neighbors who've been there almost a year.  I wave, smile, say hello, bought Girl Scout cookies from the daughter, but that's the relationship.  I give up making an effort.  Sad, but true.  [/quote]

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