VENTING - Talk about having big ones !
 

I have to vent.

First My neighbors who have 3 cars and a gorgeous house - I 've been in it.... 4 days ago they ordered Cable ...I know this cause the cable guy had to come in my yard to hook them up.....so they have money

First....they used our lawn mower and broke it.

Then I catch them using our Trash cans - which is ok.... but WE pay for this service but after I found him using our trash cans at night - I said go ahead - it was ok - but they never ASKED me to do this.

Today I walk outside and they're cleaning their freakin GARAGE with OUR WATER hose ....using OUR water ?

Just helping themselves.... and who knows how long they've been doing this ? They moved into their house 2 years ago the same day we did - I BET they've been doing this that long ...that hose is way on the side of my house I hardly ever see.

What the HELL is wrong with people that they just use your stuff and don't even ask ? We are SO broke - 2 months behind in rent for our house....and I was just putting the PAID LATE water bill (coincidence) into my mailbox....
when I saw MY hose going clear into their house !

I walked over to his house just in time to see him trying to run to hide inside....talk about BUSTED. lol

What a freaking mooch ! I was so pissed - I didn't even bother to stay there and get into it with him - I just told him ...I don't mind them using our trash cans....but Sh*t.....WE PAY FOR WATER & put it back NOW.

MAN .....some people - all he had to do is ASK ME first ....you just don't help yourself to peoples utilities that they pay for.

Please, you have every right and then some to be mad! I know I would be! Like you said, it is one thing if someone is in need of something and asks if you could help, but to just use / break your things without even asking is essentially stealing. And the fact that you are behind on your bills while they run them up makes it so much worse. :mad: I would recommend saying something and then trying to keep them from using stuff.......maybe put the hose someplace where they can't just conveniently use it along with your water. :confused: Of course, cool down before you go over there because the last thing you want to do is blow up and cause a huge never-ending feud seeing as you will still be living next door to them. You definitely should say something though because if they don't care whether or not to ask, they definitely won't stop just because it is wrong. I swear, it amazes me how some people act. :eek: I can't even imagine doing something like that! Good luck and keep us posted!

OM,, that is crazy, I would have lost it,,, I thought I had problems with my neighbors, Yelling at their dogs, but that takes the cake, YOu need to tell them to get their own fricking trash pick up,,YOU pay, why should they not have to,, and then the water,,that is UNBELIEVABLE! WHAT did you say to them? DID they respond? WOW... I'm speechless.. for once! :mad:

Some peoples really have nerves , they think they own the world . It's a shame.

WOW! That is pretty BOLD!!!!

The nerve of your neighbors! What is wrong with people! You have every right to be so totally upset! They shouldn't even be using your garbage cans...don't they have any of their own? As far as using your water, that is ridiculous. Is there a way you can take the handle off your water thing on that side of the house? I'd do that if you can and just put it on when YOU are going to use it. I wouldn't trust them after this and keep a close eye on them! It sucks to have neighbors like that!

Some people have a lot of nerve... I would be very upset if I found our neighbors using our water, or anything else for that matter, without our consent. You have every right to be pissed. :confused:
Desiree

WTH..You give people an inch and they take a mile.. You are too nice, I would have said a little more to him.

The nerve of your neighbors!
Good thing they don't live next to me.
I would have came unglued!!!!!
Hope you have a better day! :)

thats why they have money if they keep using others, id go mad if that was done to me, some people have so much front.
sorry too here your struggling at the moment hopefully it can only get better for you and your hubby.
are trash cans rubbish bins? if so dont he have any of his own? if it was me id put something really really smelly in it so when he opens it it will make him sick.
its really made me mad him doing this to you, if this was done in the uk hell would break loss

HMMMMMMMMMMM, Well I am VERY Nice but not so nice when people do stuff to me that is down right ignorant. I would snatch my hose inside and lock the trash cans. SERIOUSLY even if they were the little plastic kind I would take the drill and drill a hole through and put a lock on.. A pain in the butt to open and shut but I would get TONS of satisfaction until they got the point.

OMG...I would have been irrate and probably strangled him with
the hose and then threw him in the trash had he done that to me!
Seriously, as the other have said this guy is clearly taking advantage
of you...Take the knob off the faucet and remove the hose entirely
and as someone else said lock your trash cans. From here on out I
would watch him like a hawk! As for trying to be neighborly I believe
he stepped over the line so therefore he deserves nothing besides
maybe a good swift kick in the pants...

My husband was really mad about the trash - but I said why not ? if they needed to use our cans - go for it - but to sneak out there the way they were doing it was pretty pathetic -

After I caught him doing that - I just said use them on trash day if there's room - it's no big deal to me - I'd rather have it gone than sitting somewhere else I guess...

But the Water really ticked me off - I swear - he looked SO GUILTY I couldn't yell at him - I just told him straight out when WE pay for the water - WE are going to be the only ones using it....IF it was an emergency that's different... but ASK me first. the worst thing is we are struggling so bad paying bills right now.....he couldn't have picked a worse time to do this.

I just couldn't believe I saw MY hose going clear across his driveway into his garage without them asking....BIG ONES I tell ya !!! :D

Now I'm wondering why his cars always look so clean.

What the hell??? SOme people have such nerve. I cant even believe that!!!! :mad:

That is soo busted!!! I can't even believe that they were doing that!!! I would knock on that door until they paid for your water! i would be so pissed!
Hannah

This is outrageous and these people are stealing from you. Water is so expensive in AZ so this would send me over the wall. I think you can buy locks for your faucets and you might want to check with your water department. BUT, having said all of this I will be very leary of pissing a neighbor off as I would be afraid what he would do to the dogs to get even with you. Even if you go out with the dogs all the time he could put treats down that could harm your little ones. Just Be Careful :(

Cindy & The Gang :aimeeyork

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA THAT MADE MY DAY !!! EX LAX !! :D :D Maybe I should bake them some brownies !!! lol that was toooo great and way to go MOM !!!

I usually don't get into confrontations ...UNLESS you mess with my KIDS, Dogs, or husband & Family - I tend to just speak my mind and walk away without yelling - life for me has worse problems lately.... He should feel lucky I didn't go off on him....I've been holding alot in lately and he could have been the recepient of ALL The stress of the last 6 months if I let myself go. That would NOT have been pretty. ;)

He did look guilty as could be - that was enough for me - but let me catch him again.....and he's not going to be so lucky.

Hmmmmm....Ex Lax huh ? LOVE IT !

Wouldn't it be funny if you had some kind of super loud alarm that would go off whenever they moved the hose? :D

Now THAT is a pretty good idea - I've been thinking about what I could do because I really doubt they'll stop this - they'll probably just get sneakier ....thing that's sad is I like these people... but honestly they're really hurting us financially by doing this...that's the worst part - It makes me wonder how they can have so many nice things - yet are too cheap to pay for services everyone else pays for ?

and I agree with being civil with my neighbors - I did know someone who got into a huge fight with her neighbor - she came home to 2 dead dogs ...someone had poisened them.

I never confront or fight with someone without trying to be respectful. This guy is pushing his luck a bit though lately...

YES, a hose sensor,,,with a big horn,and flashing lights,and maybe squirting water! that would be excellent! :D

Thats a hoot!!!!!

Good For You !!!
 

Thank God you caught him in the act because this kind of mooch would
deny everything. If your water bills have been out of sight, I would show
him what they normally are and ask for payment. I like to get along with
neighbors but this guy should learn a lesson. I just can't imagine the gall!!

I agree. I would do the same thing.

LOL Villette!!! I admire your strength and restraint!!! :) I agree with how you feel and am SO sorry you have been taken advantage of....but even when you are mad and venting your posts are always so humorous! I loved that statement you made about "wonder why their cars are so clean" LOL!!!! You are a joy...EVEN when you are mad! :)

Villette, you need to take pictures of YOUR water hose going to THEIR house using YOUR water. Call the police and report them. This is theft.

I would not allow them to use your trash cans either. YOU pay for pick up. THEY do not. They are moochers alright and will continue to take advantage from you and anyone else they can including the government.

PUT A STOP TO THIS RIGHT NOW! :mad: :mad: :mad: :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown

i would put a video camera in a nearby window if he is taking your water and using your trash who know what else he is helping himself toso people if there smart enough know how to steal your phone line, cable all kinds of things that your paying for. maybe put up a very large no trespassing sign he will get the picture. make sure you lock your house up to cause he may help himself to your inside stuff too. i wouldnt be so nice i dont mind lending things but when it comes back broken i expect that they will fix it. as for garbage ok no big deal but the water nope i wouldnt share. the more water you use makes your rates go up besides the fact that as that meter is spinning your pocketbook is empting. you have every right to vent!

Villette, Im so sorry your going thru so much. Like that phrase goes: "When it rains it pours", something like that. I agreed you need to put a stop to this guy freeloading. I will have you in my prayers for things to get better for you guys. We are here for you.Gucci sent lot of puppy kisses and huggies.

Geez V, I'm fixin' to come on down and open a can of .....How 'bout I bring Tess to take a few dumps on their lawn, then we tie her up next to the hose for a few. Maybe they'll get the hint.