Generally speaking, how many visits do you get fro... - Page 6

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

Zero.

We don't get company and that's fine with me. Family is scattered, friends are busy. It's us and the dogs and the cat.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

We had a dear friend (elderly) who came over any time of the day (unannounced) and rarely missed a night in the 7 years we've lived here! I used to say to him "you're here again", "ever think of knocking", and it was usually in jest because I could set my watch for the exact time he'd come in get his coffee & just sit & chat. Some nights I'd say "ok time for you to go home I want to do something"

Right up to when he could barely walk - he'd come over on his golf cart and call me I'd go out and walk him in.

I am really missing him (although some days I wanted to have a peaceful day/nite) he passed away in August😢 - so weird I keep waiting for him to come thru the back door...he was like a dad to me and I always enjoyed his company (a true gentleman).

Now zero nobody is like him!

cater · ‎03-10-2010

John so very nice to see you on here. Hope and pray all your's and Cindy's health issues are all taken care with. Also wishing you two a nice Christmas with all your furry friends.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

Not having anyone stop over,has been a thorn in my side,for quite a while since my husband died,but now i see several people on here also do not have people stopping over.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

None unless a planned family event. Closest in my family are 4 hours away. They come a few times a year and stay for a few days. Husbands nearest are 2 hours away. They were here weekend before Halloween for pumpkin carving.

just wave to neighbors if we see them. Each house is fairly private, lots of trees, etc. if they are out they are in the backyard and can't be seen.

I wouldn't want anyone coming over all the time.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

How different we all are. Some of us love the interaction of having our neighbors in & out while other prefer the peace & quiet. I enjoy the interaction we have where I live and the friends stopping in. There is a lot about where we live now thst reminds me of the way life was when I was a child and ladies stayed at home and would visit each other thru the day. Living here I would never go to the grocery or the drug store or the bank without asking my closest neighbors if they need anything while I'm out -usually they will answer - Wait, I'll go with you, or they may say Oh yeah, can you pick me up a gt of milk or whatever. It is just the way we have been since we all moved here at the same time 6 years ago.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

@151949 wrote:
How different we all are. Some of us love the interaction of having our neighbors in & out while other prefer the peace & quiet. I enjoy the interaction we have where I live and the friends stopping in. There is a lot about where we live now thst reminds me of the way life was when I was a child and ladies stayed at home and would visit each other thru the day. Living here I would never go to the grocery or the drug store or the bank without asking my closest neighbors if they need anything while I'm out -usually they will answer - Wait, I'll go with you, or they may say Oh yeah, can you pick me up a gt of milk or whatever. It is just the way we have been since we all moved here at the same time 6 years ago.

How nice that is,that is what i would like,but i live in the country,on a busy road,and rarely see any one.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@151949 wrote:
How different we all are. Some of us love the interaction of having our neighbors in & out while other prefer the peace & quiet. I enjoy the interaction we have where I live and the friends stopping in. There is a lot about where we live now thst reminds me of the way life was when I was a child and ladies stayed at home and would visit each other thru the day. Living here I would never go to the grocery or the drug store or the bank without asking my closest neighbors if they need anything while I'm out -usually they will answer - Wait, I'll go with you, or they may say Oh yeah, can you pick me up a gt of milk or whatever. It is just the way we have been since we all moved here at the same time 6 years ago.

My Mom stayed home because she had kids to raise. We lived a few miles outside of town on a street with not a whole lot of neighbors. My parents knew them all, but they never visited each other during the day. Yes, we all grew up different.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@151949 wrote:
How different we all are. Some of us love the interaction of having our neighbors in & out while other prefer the peace & quiet. I enjoy the interaction we have where I live and the friends stopping in. There is a lot about where we live now thst reminds me of the way life was when I was a child and ladies stayed at home and would visit each other thru the day. Living here I would never go to the grocery or the drug store or the bank without asking my closest neighbors if they need anything while I'm out -usually they will answer - Wait, I'll go with you, or they may say Oh yeah, can you pick me up a gt of milk or whatever. It is just the way we have been since we all moved here at the same time 6 years ago.

My Mom stayed home because she had kids to raise. We lived a few miles outside of town on a street with not a whole lot of neighbors. My parents knew them all, but they never visited each other during the day. Yes, we all grew up different.

When I was very little we lived on a farm but there were 4 houses fairly close - 2 on each side of the road. 3 of the ladies were my Mom's age with small children( my Mom had 5 children) and the forth was closer to my grandma's age. Those 4 ladies were all close friends and only the older one of the 4 had and drove a car so she was always on call in emergencies. We frequently had picnics outside for lunch in the summer with the neighbor ladies and their families. When we moved to the city we lived in a small plan of homes and my Mom worked so one of our neighbors kept an eye on us after school. We were old enough to be home alone but needed an adult we could go to if needed. My Mom always was friends with our neighbors my whole life.