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hot_pastrami · 06-30-2004, 05:03 PM

You know, I have the same problem here in my neighborhood... it used to be that my neighbors and I would gather for large barbeques, pinics, and other worthwhile get-togethers all the time, but these days so many people just want to visit briefly out on the front porch, or to chat for a few minutes in passing on the street. Sure, occasionally I'll chat for a minute out by the mailbox, but most of the time, if my neighbors want the pleasure of my company, they'd better get the steaks and grills out!

I think it's because of a bunch of new people who have moved in recently... they don't always want to come to barbeques! They may not like barbeques, but I don't give a fuck.

I've been away from the neighborhood on vacation for a few months, and that's what I come back to? Sure, they all seem to enjoy it just fine, but it just doesn't suit me. I could move away, and find a community that fits me more closely, but I think instead I'll send a message out to the whole neighborhood... I'll tell them that I liked things better the old way... MY way... and that the neighborhood is now a waste of time. Maybe if I can get some of the other long-time residents to back me, we can straighten out the new people, and force them to come to our barbeques.... and any who won't, we can eventually drive out.

Oh wait... that would be whiny, self-absorbed, and a tad conceited. Silly me.

06-30-2004, 05:03 PM	#11
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	You know, I have the same problem here in my neighborhood... it used to be that my neighbors and I would gather for large barbeques, pinics, and other worthwhile get-togethers all the time, but these days so many people just want to visit briefly out on the front porch, or to chat for a few minutes in passing on the street. Sure, occasionally I'll chat for a minute out by the mailbox, but most of the time, if my neighbors want the pleasure of my company, they'd better get the steaks and grills out! I think it's because of a bunch of new people who have moved in recently... they don't always want to come to barbeques! They may not like barbeques, but I don't give a fuck. I've been away from the neighborhood on vacation for a few months, and that's what I come back to? Sure, they all seem to enjoy it just fine, but it just doesn't suit me. I could move away, and find a community that fits me more closely, but I think instead I'll send a message out to the whole neighborhood... I'll tell them that I liked things better the old way... MY way... and that the neighborhood is now a waste of time. Maybe if I can get some of the other long-time residents to back me, we can straighten out the new people, and force them to come to our barbeques.... and any who won't, we can eventually drive out. Oh wait... that would be whiny, self-absorbed, and a tad conceited. Silly me. __________________ Hot Pastrami!