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Twiggyish

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My neighbors kids are outside right now with their rifles. (They have to pump them, but I'm not sure what they are) They're shooting at birds and everything else. We live in the country, so there are plenty of places for these kids to go. They DON'T have to be right next to my yard, where my little girl is wanting to play. I strongly dislike guns..not wanting to start a gun debate here, though. I've complained to the parent of one of the boys before because the kid is careless with things. (The last time he shot a rocket over our house.)

Maris

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 02:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
twiggy that is beyond my comprehension. How old are these little monsters with guns???? Don't worry I am sure they have been properly trainedin gun ownership and are respectful of the responsibility they carry. My advice.....If you have pets, lock them up inside the house.

Twiggyish

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 02:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They're teenagers. The father was not pleased that I dared say anything about his son. (When I complained the one time) I hate to use the word redneck, but they have a different belief system.
I'm southern, but I hate that attitude. (hard to explain)

Halfunit

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 03:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Woo hooo! I bogarted the 18,000 post! Sorry GAL, I'll buy you a soda Saturday.

Twiggy - Listen to me - call the police. It sounds if they are pumping them that it is probably a BB gun, but they can't be shooting at birds, especially if your girl is outside.

I realize this may start a neighbor war, but it sounds like the relationship isn't that great anyhow.

Maris

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 03:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree call the cops on the little JDs

Twiggyish

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I will do that next time I see them. My daughter came into the house when she saw the boys.

It just bothers me that the parents do not teach their kids to be more responsible.
No, we don't talk to those neighbors. They aren't exactly the friendliest people, either. (Which is fine with me)

By the way, we live in a nice area. The homes out this way are all on acreage. While we love the quiet, it isn't always peaceful.

Halfunit

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 04:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Twiggy - since they are teens, and their father refuses to do anything, if you can SAFELY, take pictures next time the boys are out with the gun for the police. Odds are they will deny it, and you will have proof.

I don't know where you're at and what the laws are, but if it's frightening you and your daughter, ,I would think there is something the police can threaten them with. Menacing, maybe?

Twiggyish

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 04:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well we aren't frightened, exactly. I don't see them as menacing to me. It's just that the one boy is careless. That bothers me. I can take pictures..that's a good idea.

Llkoolaid

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I want to vent and I guess this is a good place for it.

A friend died today and I find myself feeling very angry about it. He wasn't an extremely close friend but someone I did a lot of volunteer work with and someone I admired a lot. He was such a great person. About 7 or 8 years ago he was in a very bad car crash and it was a miracle he pulled through. This was a very athletic man, I first met him when he was my daughters soccer coach and then I worked with him at the highschool. His accident left him unable to work and wearing a brace on his leg. He could walk a little but it caused him a lot of pain and he spent a lot of time in a wheel chair. Instead of feeling sorry for himself he volunteered an amazing amount of his time to the community especially to children. He gave of himself above and beyond what most people even think of doing. He was one of those people that could make you laugh even when you felt like crying, I have seen him in pain and still cracking jokes and making everyone around him happy. He was devoted to his wife and daughter. He was just special and is going to be missed by a lot of people.
Two days ago his wife couldn't wake him up and he was taken to the local hospital and then rushed to the big hospital in the city. He never woke up and died this afternoon. I am not sure what the cause was, something to do with inflamation of the brain, I was told the name but can't remember.
Anyway, right now all I feel is anger that this could happen to such a great man. I haven't even let myself think about his wife and daughter yet.
I am not looking for sympathy or anything like that I just wanted to tell you guys about what a great person he was. I am also confused about my feelings over this, being angry just doesn't seem right.

Jmm

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ll, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's really ok to be angry, it is even healthy. No one really knows why this happens to such good people, maybe God needed a good volunteer or just a few laughs with the way the world is right now. We will never know as long as we are here.

If I can do anything, please let me know. I'm a very good listener.

((((((HUGS LL))))))


Jackie

Weinermr

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{Llkoolaid}}}}}
So sorry for the loss of your friend.

Pamy

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{llkoodaid}}} There are different steps we go through when we lose a loved one and Anger is one of the first ones.

Halfunit

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{Ll}}}}}

Heyltslori

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 07:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{Llkoolaid}}}}} I am very sorry.

Moondance

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 08:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((LL)))

Lancecrossfire

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 08:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kool, sorry for your loss of such a great friend. And anger is to be expected--one of the stages you will go through. What a great person, and what a great tribute you wrote about him.

Babyruth

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 08:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
((((LLKoolaid)))) So sorry about your friend.

Cyn

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 08:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LLKoolAid my sympathies for the loss of your friend. Thank you for your description of this peaceful and loving man. He will be remembered by the community for all time to come, I am sure.

Unfortunately anger is part of grief and I just wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss.

Hippyt

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 08:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm so sorry LL,what a lose to your entire community.

Tess

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 10:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Awwwww {{{LL}}} I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend.

Grannyg

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 02:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LL, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you.

(((((((Llkoolaid))))))))))

Twinkie

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 05:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LL, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

{{{{{{{{{LL}}}}}}}}}

Crazydog

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 07:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{Llkooaid}}}}

Cheri

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 07:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Llkoolaid}}}

Teatime

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 07:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Llkoolaid))) I'm sorry you lost your friend. He sounds like such a great guy.