Comment from Freda Hughes

Exceptional

Very cute story. Well written and with good humor. Makes a person thankful for neighbors who stay to themselves, though I dare say you could have worse.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

I can't argue with THAT, Freda!! Thanks for the wise review!! xo

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Exceptional

LOL! That poor man probably only had you two left to give his daily sermon to, I suspect the other neighbours had told him to 'shut up!' a long time ago!! LOL. I love how compatible you two are, great minds always think alike. :)) Big hugs, see you when I'm back from hols. xxx

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Yes, I'll LITERALLY see you!! So excited about that! Have a wonderful time, Sandra.

And thanks for the fun review. (and you are exactly right; NO ONE else in the neighborhood talks to him!) xo

Comment from Diana L Crawford

Exceptional

I really hope you publish and sell this book one day. Your humor in this one is superb! I love how you incorporate you husband into the story. He sounds like a wonderful person and a perfect "significant other"! I also love the honesty in dealing with a neighbor that no one wants to hurt, but sometimes you have to look out for your own piece of mind! Excellent!

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Thank you for seeing it that way, Diana. It's hard when it's someone you have to see all the time. Who wants acrimony so close?! And you're right about my husband; he really is such a wonderful man. I hit the jackpot there. (So it probably wouldn't be fair to have him AND a perfect next-door neighbor, right?...)

Thanks for the terrific review. xo

reply by Diana L Crawford on 16-Jun-2019

LoL! I?d def take the perfect hubby over the perfect neighbor!

reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Ohhhhh yeah!!!

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Rachelle, ah, at last you both said 'shut up' to the obnoxious neighbour. I know, I wouldn't have the patience for that much time that you and your husband. I almost say (only almost, mind you) that it was good the two of you had a bit of an argument. It set you both in the mood to tell your neighbour where he could go. Great stuff. I loved it. All the best. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Hahaha. You are right on all counts, Ulla. Sometimes an argument can be a good thing, and this was definitely one of those times. Thanks for the great review. xo

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hi Rachelle :)
I didn't know you had it in you to be so rude!! (snigger!)
Poor Mr Rogers LOL - Did he learn to keep himself to himself though?!
I enjoyed your entertaining recollection of your journal entry.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes as always, Debra :) x

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Mr. Obnoxious is our neighbor. Mr Rogers is the PBS host for the children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. His theme song begins "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" and goes on to lyrics like, "Isn't it nice to have a neighbor just like you?" The guy who lives next door would even make syrupy Mr. Rogers say, "Shut up!" I'm CONVINCED of this.

For quite awhile after that, Mr. Obnoxious did keep his distance. It didn't last forever, though, sadly.
Thanks for the fun review. xo

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

That Mr. Rogers sure got into his diatribes early! What a blessed union you and Bobby have if you have to find an argument over such trivial 'issues'. This is such a great little human story you have shared with us lucky readers.

Correction to be made: (We truly do have the world'(add an s) stupidest arguments.)

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Actually, our neighbor is Mr. Obnoxious. Mr. Rogers was the host of a children's PBS show entitled "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood." The theme song begins, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood" and later swells to lyrics like, "Isn't it nice to have a neighbor just like you?" (Even syrupy Mr. Rogers would have told Mr. Rogers to shut up; I'm just sure of it!)

Anyway, thank you for the lovely review. xo

reply by LisaMay on 17-Jun-2019

Thanks for the backstory for the TV show. Pure Schmaltz.

reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Look at you talking Yiddish! Why, I HAVE an impact on you!! xo

reply by LisaMay on 17-Jun-2019

Bubeleh, my cockamamie chutzpah turns me into a kolboynick not a schmoe. (now you are welcome to tell me off for incorrect usage, as I just looked up these words and am obviously a BS-er of the first degree!)

reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019

Oy vey! Shiksas! They're such comedy goniffs! xo

reply by LisaMay on 17-Jun-2019

I am packing my bag, ready for the return to NZ. Next communication will be in Kiwi English. xx

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

LOL! I love it. ONly you should have told him to go away sooner. Oh, well, maybe it's good that he's there beside you, for he might help to keep Satan off your block. My guess is that he never bothered either of you again, right? :)

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

One subsequent time, he actually pruned a beautiful tree of ours on the berm between our properties. It's OUT berm, and the tree was in NO WAY encroaching onto his property. But he turned it into flora that resembled the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. My quiet husband went absolutely ballistic. THAT was the last time we had any more interactions with him.

Thanks for the nice review, Phyllis. xo

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

Oh! Poor Mr. Rogers!!! A double dose of wrath from the people next door! :) Poor people... just trying to enjoy an afternoon gardening... never going to happen... well... maybe? ;)

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

I'm afraid that wasn't our last encounter with Mr. Obnoxious. (Mr. Rogers is actually the PBS host of the children's show by the same name, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. The theme song begins, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood" and continues on with lyrics that include, "Isn't it nice to have a neighbor just like you?" Bobby and I have always been convinced that even syrupy Mr. Rogers would have told OUR neighbor to shut up!

Thanks for the review. xo

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

I guess everyone has a neighbor or two that has to invade your privacy in an unwanted manner. I'm someone that likes to get along with everyone if possible, but, some people will push your patience to the limit as you've stated here. It sounds like you and your husband had a bit of fun double teaming him. Thanks for sharing this humorous and well written offering. Well done!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

You are so right, Jeffrey! And double-teaming him when we didn't even realize that's what we were doing was even better yet!!

Thanks for the terrific review. xo

Comment from 24chas

Excellent

Too funny, Rachelle. I hate when people can't take a hint and keep on and on. Sounds like you guys were as nice as you could be for a long time. But all's well that ends well.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019

Yes. Sometimes you have to just let loose. When you live that close and have to see them every day, though, it is less than optimal.

Thanks for the nice review, 24chas. xo