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[Jackhound Mom]

It was for my neighbor Barb who retired.  I called everyone on both sides of our street and reserved a table.  There were 12 ladies and I planned on 3 riding with me, any three.

Susie just knows me well enough to say "hello" but when I called her she did not answer.  Then I called her friend next door to her and the first question was "did you call Susie?"  I said I had and she said " I'll call her and then I'll call you back and let you know if she is going!"  She called me right back with a "yes."  

Then the 2 of them talked Carol that was accepting a ride from me into calling me 10 minutes before we were to leave and informed my husband that she would be riding with them.  

During the lunch Carol apoligized to me and said she felt obligated to ride with them.  I could tell she felt bad but I assured her that it was alright.  

The other 2 didn't speak to me through the whole meal until Susie threw a $10 at me for Barb's lunch but I explained that Barb's lunch was on my tab sense I invited her.  She then called me something like "got rocks mama."

Thoughts?

[Lindsays Grandma]

Jackhound Mom...It's late and my brain isn't absorbing well right now. This is a little confusing, I'll read it later and get back to you with my thoughts.

[libbyannE]

I'm sorry, but I cannot figure out what you are trying to say. 

[LoveMeSomeQVC]

Sounds like Susie has some sort of issue with you (not taking your call directly, throwing the $10 on the table and saying you've got rocks).  It also sounds like she may be immature.  You could ask her if you have done something to offend her if you are really concerned but I usually prefer to concentrate on my true friendships and to not give people who act like Susie anything more than a greeting if I happen to see them.

Sounds like you did a very nice thing coordinating the retirement lunch so don't let it be diminished by Susie.  If she doesn't like you for some reason, that's fine - not all personalities gel - but it does not give her an excuse to be rude.  Just sayin'.

[Plaid Pants2]

So, nobody at the table would talk with you???????

[GSPgirl]

Sounds like my neighbor who still wants to play "high school" and she is in her 50's. 

[NicksmomESQ]

  I wouldn't waste my time on her. She sounds selfish & arrogant !! 👎

[VaBelle35]

Why didn't you just go to lunch with Barb by yourself?

[Peaches McPhee]

Susie sounds like a "mean girl".

That said, I want to say that I envy your neighborhood.  That you know the names and the phone numbers of so many people on your street boggles my mind.  I barely know the peope who live right next to me, much less the people down the street.

[CalminHeart]

Let it go.   They might not have been very friendly but so what.  You did a good thing for another person and that's all that counts.   Say hi when you see them, be nice.  But you don't have to invite them again.