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RainCaster

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2. You're doing the right thing

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sun Aug 27, 2023, 11:47 AM

Aug 2023

Stay strong, I'm sure there are neighbors who feel the same way you do.

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I tried to ignore the kid on my street [View all] Marthe48 Aug 2023 OP

Perused this and not seeing any issue but you are harassing at least equally and LizBeth Aug 2023 #1

didn't go into detail. Marthe48 Aug 2023 #3

Since you clearly stated that you had not read the original post, your criticism niyad Aug 2023 #18

So it is about a kid making noise. 'nough said. LizBeth Aug 2023 #37

Continuing to defend the indefensible. Got it. niyad Aug 2023 #40

Indefensible, lol. My tolerance for other human beings sharing planet is much higher. LizBeth Aug 2023 #42

Commenting without reading AKwannabe Aug 2023 #44

Commenting on a post with lots of info but making clear hadn't read first post LizBeth Aug 2023 #46

And if he has guns? viva la Aug 2023 #20

What if. that is not part of the story. LizBeth Aug 2023 #38

Hogwash! AKwannabe Aug 2023 #41

Self defense from noise LizBeth Aug 2023 #43

Of course your didn't read that he has sent friends to her house AKwannabe Aug 2023 #45

There was an occasion AFTER she had been harassing him with cops his friends made noise LizBeth Aug 2023 #47

You're doing the right thing RainCaster Aug 2023 #2

Thank you Marthe48 Aug 2023 #5

At least one Marthe48 Aug 2023 #36

There's no better evidence than security camera footage. But maybe hide the cameras. Beakybird Aug 2023 #4

I talked to a contractor last week Marthe48 Aug 2023 #6

You're welcome. I'm on the other side of the equation. Beakybird Aug 2023 #7

Can you add a recorder that measures decibels? CrispyQ Aug 2023 #8

I had some neighbor issues, though not as bad. Susan Calvin Aug 2023 #21

I am so sorry this is happening to you. He needs to be removed. Karadeniz Aug 2023 #9

He needs discipline... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #11

A state trooper just stopped by Marthe48 Aug 2023 #10

If you think they might come to the door or bother you in your yard... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #12

I won't go to the door or open it Marthe48 Aug 2023 #14

The little creep is MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #13

He acts like he isn't wrong Marthe48 Aug 2023 #15

You're not alone. cbabe Aug 2023 #16

I'm not Marthe48 Aug 2023 #17

You might consider getting a protection order from the courts. Wonder Why Aug 2023 #19

I have that idea on my list Marthe48 Aug 2023 #24

Many years ago, there was a truly nasty kid (about 13) who terrorized the niyad Aug 2023 #22

IMO, the kid and gramma need to be afraid of something. Scottie Mom Aug 2023 #23

Mace and Pepper Spray are not legal everywhere... 3825-87867 Aug 2023 #25

OK first you get some fishing line... tavernier Aug 2023 #26

Or maybe take some video of them when you observe wrong-doing. calimary Aug 2023 #27

I've seen that episode of Midsomer Murders Marthe48 Aug 2023 #29

Happy to make you smile tavernier Aug 2023 #30

Lol me too. Nt XanaDUer2 Aug 2023 #48

Be safe @Marthe48. It's obvious this kid doesn't have any home training or respect for anyone. iluvtennis Aug 2023 #28

It won't last forever Red Mountain Aug 2023 #31

This is awful. See a lawyer to check out your rights Nululu Aug 2023 #32

It's hard to overstate how impossible this is for an elderly person alone- viva la Aug 2023 #33

That's too bad for you Marthe48 Aug 2023 #34

I hope your other neighbors are supportive viva la Aug 2023 #35

been there, sadly. mopinko Aug 2023 #39

Sorry for your experiences Marthe48 Aug 2023 #49

well, when u start an urban farm, mopinko Aug 2023 #50