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This entry is a pleasure to write!
I've written twice already on some complaints and crotchedy neighbors we have in our new neighborhood. Well, this past weekend, my husband started framing the house. It was 16 degrees outside. I don't know how he does it. . .but he does, and without even complaining. Anyway, we were due for a big nor'easter starting Sunday night, so he was working hard to get the floor down before the snow came, so our basement would not be full of snow.
On Sunday morning, our neighbors across the street came over and introduced themselves to my man. Then, they asked if he'd like some coffee or tea. After a few minutes of back and forth, and the neighbor realizing my man likes a little coffe with his cream and sugar, she made him a cup of extra latte cappacino, or something Starbucks-like. . .something that took a little extra TLC. She then sat and chatted w/ him while he drank up the concoction.
Next, the neighbor a few houses up came to introduce himself. He was in his 60's and has building experience. He was eager to chat with my husband about typical manly stuff, and as he was leaving, offered to let us borrow any of his tools if my hubby should forget something sometime. What a guy!
Last, during the second half of the day, the neighbor 2 doors down, also in his 60's came to offer his services. 16 degrees out on a Sunday afternoon, and this man volunteers to help do back-breaking work for a man he's never met! My man was thrilled to have the help since it was pretty much dark at that point and he had a bit of work left to go. Not to mention, it was enough to bring tears to our eyes that our neighbors were being, well. . .neighborly!
yeah!
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