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October 2012 Weddings

NWR-Neighbor

Hey girls, this isn't wedding related but I wanted your opinions.  Growing up I lived in the country, so this is really the first time I've lived in a traditional neighborhood.

I wouldn't say that any of our neighbors are super friendly, and we don't know anyone too terribly well.  However the neighbors across the street, we have met before and my FI has talked to a couple of times.  They have a doberman who isn't very friendly and they have a rod iron fence around the house, so you can't get to the door, so the only time we've ever talked is when they are out in their yard.  They are a little old, and probably 2 months ago, we had noticed an ambulance at their home.  Afterwards, both were home and seemed fine, but we hadn't had a chance to talk to them since.

The last two nights, Elliott, their dog has been howling  a lot, and my FI has noticed a different car coming to the house.....I worry that something happened to one of them and he is mourning.  I don't know if that is truly what is wrong, or if they are just out of town, but it seems odd.  It's not a howl because he's bored sort of thing.  Since I can't just go up to the door, and I don't think any neighbors really talk, I'm not sure if I should just wait to see if my sinking feeling is correct, or if the neighborly thing is to reach out and see if they need anything.

What do you ladies think???

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Re: NWR-Neighbor

  • Is there no gate or anything in the fence (wrought iron btw)?  If there is no way to get to the door I would maybe just get a thinking of you card and stick it in their mailbox. Maybe mention in the card that you've heard Elliot howling in a mournful manner and you were concerned something was wrong.  End it with your hope that your fears are unfounded and all is well.  
     Just in case, if you get the newspaper, keep an eye on the obits for a week or so.
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  • Is the car that's coming by, coming to check on them? If so I probably wouldn't worry about it, but I also kind of stick to myself so that might not be the best advice.
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_nwr-neighbor?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:72d21820-3350-49d8-8c0e-e63a5f447335Post:15d63c90-1e22-420f-8778-ba59790831d8">Re: NWR-Neighbor</a>:
    [QUOTE]Is there no gate or anything in the fence (wrought iron btw)?  If there is no way to get to the door I would maybe just get a thinking of you card and stick it in their mailbox. Maybe mention in the card that you've heard Elliot howling in a mournful manner and you were concerned something was wrong.  End it with your hope that your fears are unfounded and all is well.    Just in case, if you get the newspaper, keep an eye on the obits for a week or so.
    Posted by CFM102012[/QUOTE]


    No there isn't a way to get to the door without the dog attacking!  Maybe if it's continued through the week, I will do this.  I think it's a nice gesture and I'm just a little concerned.  I really do hope that it's not my worst fears that one of them had passed, but if it is, then I would like to bring a meal or something for the widow.  Hoping and praying that it's not though!  Thanks ladies!

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