Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 14:23     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My parents have a really sketchy neighbor (not going to get into all of it here). My dad was out snowblowing and the neighbor approached him nearly in tears because he hadn’t prepared for the storm and had next to no food in the house and not even a shovel to clear his driveway. My dad showed him how to work the snowblower and gave him some cereal, potatoes, and yogurts. So yes, I’d say you were in the wrong … you could have showed them how to use the snowblower and left them to it under light supervision.


You are completely wrong. I don't know a single person who loans out their snowblowers. Has the sketchy neighbor ever done anything for anyone else? There are so many wealthy grifters who live around me, that I'm far less generous.


It’s literally a next door neighbor! You can watch and see if they’re using it correctly. You’re not driving it across town and leaving. The micromanagers can just do it themselves if they’re so concerned. And no, sketchy neighbor doesn’t do anything and in fact is not well liked in the neighborhood because he lets his dogs poop in others yards and puts his trash cans out on non trash days. He is late 20s (a 1990s Gen Z) and clueless. They live in an HOA but are responsible for their own driveways and sidewalks, and like many places, the HOA does not do a good job on the streets either. But they are in close together “cluster” type homes and the driveways are flat and barely long enough to park a car in without overlapping the sidewalk. So it really doesn’t take much to just help a person out.


You clearly don't own a snowblower. It isn't something you just turn on and use. You are dumb but love trying to live out your fantasy of being morally superior. We all know by the time we're middle aged that it's an act.


Snowblowers aren’t rocket science. Don’t put your hand down the chute. Be careful clearing jams. Being old just makes you think it’s difficult and scary. Are you calling your kids every time you have an update to your iPhone asking for help because it’s sooooo confusing…


You're full of crap. You don't just turn them on and run and most of your neighbors would have no clue how to use it. No, I wouldn't loan my snow blower to anyone. I'm realistic not rude.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 14:00     Subject: Re:New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just to be clear, my DH is the one that uses our snowblower. I’m the light shoveler and scared to death of that thing. We cleared our driveway last night because he had to go into work early this morning (he is a surgeon at INOVA). I’m sure DH would have volunteered to help clear their driveway but he was gone and probably wouldn’t have lent it anyway given how dangerous they can be. Just seemed really off putting that they were so insistent about it. I guess I should have told them to wait until DH was home later and he would be happy to help but wasn’t really thinking on my feet.


You are scared to death of a snowblower? That is like a man saying he is scared to death of a dishwasher or washing machine!


These comments are insane. If you've never used one, they can be intimidating. Some of them are huge pieces of equipment. Mine is small and hard to start. It also dies often.


But why hasn't she used one? It isn't a man's job to snowblow anymore than it is a woman's job to do the dishes or laundry. It is a household piece of equipment than anyone can use. So yes, if a man said well I don't know how to use the dishwasher because my wife always does that and I wouldn't know where to start, same as a woman saying, well I don't know how to use a snowblower because my husband always does that and I wouldn't know where to start.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 13:58     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m 50, I don’t think this is a new generation problem. I think it’s a you being selfish. Your excuses about liability are lame. You are a Boomer, I guess?


+1

53 and think OP is being selfish.


57 and I agree.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 13:57     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:I’m 50, I don’t think this is a new generation problem. I think it’s a you being selfish. Your excuses about liability are lame. You are a Boomer, I guess?


+1

53 and think OP is being selfish.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 13:49     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
This is an example of entitlement. Nobody has to share their tools or items with you. You asked, that’s fine. You were declined and that is fine too.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 13:44     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My parents have a really sketchy neighbor (not going to get into all of it here). My dad was out snowblowing and the neighbor approached him nearly in tears because he hadn’t prepared for the storm and had next to no food in the house and not even a shovel to clear his driveway. My dad showed him how to work the snowblower and gave him some cereal, potatoes, and yogurts. So yes, I’d say you were in the wrong … you could have showed them how to use the snowblower and left them to it under light supervision.


You are completely wrong. I don't know a single person who loans out their snowblowers. Has the sketchy neighbor ever done anything for anyone else? There are so many wealthy grifters who live around me, that I'm far less generous.


It’s literally a next door neighbor! You can watch and see if they’re using it correctly. You’re not driving it across town and leaving. The micromanagers can just do it themselves if they’re so concerned. And no, sketchy neighbor doesn’t do anything and in fact is not well liked in the neighborhood because he lets his dogs poop in others yards and puts his trash cans out on non trash days. He is late 20s (a 1990s Gen Z) and clueless. They live in an HOA but are responsible for their own driveways and sidewalks, and like many places, the HOA does not do a good job on the streets either. But they are in close together “cluster” type homes and the driveways are flat and barely long enough to park a car in without overlapping the sidewalk. So it really doesn’t take much to just help a person out.


You clearly don't own a snowblower. It isn't something you just turn on and use. You are dumb but love trying to live out your fantasy of being morally superior. We all know by the time we're middle aged that it's an act.


Snowblowers aren’t rocket science. Don’t put your hand down the chute. Be careful clearing jams. Being old just makes you think it’s difficult and scary. Are you calling your kids every time you have an update to your iPhone asking for help because it’s sooooo confusing…
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 13:36     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
I’m 50, I don’t think this is a new generation problem. I think it’s a you being selfish. Your excuses about liability are lame. You are a Boomer, I guess?
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 12:48     Subject: Re:New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
This year we got a snowblower, my husband did our area and our next door neighbor was shoveling (they were both out at the same time) DH said forget the shovel and use this and for next rounds just knock on the door. Our neighbor to our left also has a snowblower, he makes sure to clear the sidewalk on the entire street. We are happy to be of help, our neighbors are good people and on a lighter note we received German red currant cake from the ones that used the snowblower lol.

DH also went and cleared the driveway for one of our neighbors where the husband is out of town and wife and his daughter were shoveling.

I am sharing all this because I cannot fathom being this uptight, rude and unhelpful. I feel for your neighbors who have to live next door to you.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 12:33     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My parents have a really sketchy neighbor (not going to get into all of it here). My dad was out snowblowing and the neighbor approached him nearly in tears because he hadn’t prepared for the storm and had next to no food in the house and not even a shovel to clear his driveway. My dad showed him how to work the snowblower and gave him some cereal, potatoes, and yogurts. So yes, I’d say you were in the wrong … you could have showed them how to use the snowblower and left them to it under light supervision.


You are completely wrong. I don't know a single person who loans out their snowblowers. Has the sketchy neighbor ever done anything for anyone else? There are so many wealthy grifters who live around me, that I'm far less generous.


It’s literally a next door neighbor! You can watch and see if they’re using it correctly. You’re not driving it across town and leaving. The micromanagers can just do it themselves if they’re so concerned. And no, sketchy neighbor doesn’t do anything and in fact is not well liked in the neighborhood because he lets his dogs poop in others yards and puts his trash cans out on non trash days. He is late 20s (a 1990s Gen Z) and clueless. They live in an HOA but are responsible for their own driveways and sidewalks, and like many places, the HOA does not do a good job on the streets either. But they are in close together “cluster” type homes and the driveways are flat and barely long enough to park a car in without overlapping the sidewalk. So it really doesn’t take much to just help a person out.


You clearly don't own a snowblower. It isn't something you just turn on and use. You are dumb but love trying to live out your fantasy of being morally superior. We all know by the time we're middle aged that it's an act.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 12:06     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My parents have a really sketchy neighbor (not going to get into all of it here). My dad was out snowblowing and the neighbor approached him nearly in tears because he hadn’t prepared for the storm and had next to no food in the house and not even a shovel to clear his driveway. My dad showed him how to work the snowblower and gave him some cereal, potatoes, and yogurts. So yes, I’d say you were in the wrong … you could have showed them how to use the snowblower and left them to it under light supervision.


You are completely wrong. I don't know a single person who loans out their snowblowers. Has the sketchy neighbor ever done anything for anyone else? There are so many wealthy grifters who live around me, that I'm far less generous.


It’s literally a next door neighbor! You can watch and see if they’re using it correctly. You’re not driving it across town and leaving. The micromanagers can just do it themselves if they’re so concerned. And no, sketchy neighbor doesn’t do anything and in fact is not well liked in the neighborhood because he lets his dogs poop in others yards and puts his trash cans out on non trash days. He is late 20s (a 1990s Gen Z) and clueless. They live in an HOA but are responsible for their own driveways and sidewalks, and like many places, the HOA does not do a good job on the streets either. But they are in close together “cluster” type homes and the driveways are flat and barely long enough to park a car in without overlapping the sidewalk. So it really doesn’t take much to just help a person out.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 11:04     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Our neighbor asked to use our mower and I said no because of liability reasons. So, they said oh they understand but can I cut their grass and they will pay me. I said well I don't won't to because you have two dogs and you never pick up their dog poop and I don't want the dog poop on my mower. They gave me a dirty face but tough luck they can go hire a service.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 11:03     Subject: Re:New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:FF a few years and you need help. Lolz


My neighbors never would. They don't help anyone. Everything is 100% about them. I'm fed up with being the better person.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 11:01     Subject: Re:New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just to be clear, my DH is the one that uses our snowblower. I’m the light shoveler and scared to death of that thing. We cleared our driveway last night because he had to go into work early this morning (he is a surgeon at INOVA). I’m sure DH would have volunteered to help clear their driveway but he was gone and probably wouldn’t have lent it anyway given how dangerous they can be. Just seemed really off putting that they were so insistent about it. I guess I should have told them to wait until DH was home later and he would be happy to help but wasn’t really thinking on my feet.


You are scared to death of a snowblower? That is like a man saying he is scared to death of a dishwasher or washing machine!


These comments are insane. If you've never used one, they can be intimidating. Some of them are huge pieces of equipment. Mine is small and hard to start. It also dies often.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 11:00     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Anonymous wrote:A neighbor I've never met snowblower my sidewalk without ever talking to me.

OP is trashy, but not every one is like that.



Wrong. Clearly her neighbors are the trashy ones. Just curious, how old are you.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2026 10:58     Subject: New neighbors insisted on using my snowblower
Loan or don't loan - up to you. But you came on here to snark about them.