Should I say something or let it go? - Page 5

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

Some of you have missed the part about the water going on her porch. If she has furniture out there and is unable to sit on it because of the neighbor, she is going to need to speak up.

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@faeriemoon wrote:
Some of you have missed the part about the water going on her porch. If she has furniture out there and is unable to sit on it because of the neighbor, she is going to need to speak up.

i did not miss it @faeriemoon.

she didnt mention what the porch is made of or if there is any furniture or other items on her porch. if something were really getting damaged then yes, i would say something.

i just dont find water on my driveway or porch a big deal if it is not hurting anything. in the heat we have been having the water dries up quickly anyways......not to mention we do often get wild afternoon thunderstorms because of the heat and humidity.

to the poster who asked if it is necessary to water plants/hanging baskets daily......i am in maryland and if i dont water the plants one day they become droopy and look sad. yes, i have to water daily.

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faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@sunshine45 Agree!! I've been watering my outdoor pots twice a day in this heat!!

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VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

Based on the second story you told about this neighbor, it appears that she and others believe that it's all common area and they doesn't "see" the imaginary line separating your individual spaces.

My community is considered a condominium, so we have "limited common areas" which are restricted to individual homeowner use, but because there's no boundary marking, everyone just encroaches on everyone else's space.

I'm on my HOA board and there's not much we can do other than send a letter.

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GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

What about rain? I’m sure as the weather turns cooler she won’t be watering as much or take the plants down for the season. I probably wouldn’t say anything other than maybe joke and say “save some water for your Plants!”

But, I don’t know. I may not be fully understanding the situation.

MarkeieMark · ‎06-24-2012

If the water she is spraying is going on my porch I would let her know.

QueenDanceALot · ‎04-18-2013

@Wiscfan3 wrote:
My first thought is that she is really overwatering those baskets. I do not think any flower baskets should be watered every day, but I live in Wisconsin. In places where it is scorching hot all the time is it necessary to water every day?

I would mention it to her and I would truly be worried about myself or someone else slipping on the wet porch, as someone else mentioned. Also, the constant water on the concrete or wood of your porch, whichever it is, will discolor (concrete) or rot (wood) eventually.

Living in close quarters with others is so difficult. 40 years ago I was a young, single teacher living in an apartment building. I subscribed to the daily newspaper and often my paper was missing from in front of my door where it was delivered. One day I saw a neighbor grab it and go into his apartment across the hall. Bravely, I marched up to his door, knocked, and he came to the door holding the paper!! I told him that was my paper and I did not appreciate him taking it like that. He apologized and handed it back to me!! I will never forget that and I am not sure if that would be wise to do today, or if I would be as brave today.

With the heat we've been having I've had to water my potted plants every day.

I've had to water some of them TWICE a day recently.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

If I were doing something that annoyed my neighbor, I'd want them to tell me and give me a chance to remedy or, at least, explain it. Wouldn't you want to know? I doubt she has given any thought to the water bothering you and would want to know rather than being thought of as inconsiderate.

Scooty · ‎06-28-2010

I appreciate the comments that “it’s just water” which is why I’m hesitant to say anything to her but it is bothering me. She does get the porch wet which is made of wood, the porch railing is dripping, the cement is wet, the grass is wet. I have to get the newspaper off the driveway before she starts watering. Her side is completely dry. I think she’s completely missing the plant and just watering by me.