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Introducing yourself to neighbors

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amish said:
I think that you should treat this much like new members treat introductions here. Show up uninvited at your neighbors door. Introduce yourself but speak with broken english or at least an accent. During the conversation talk about your hobbies; PC mechanic, webhosting for amateur strip clubs, and following your new religion Pedobearism.

you should overstay your welcome by at least a half hour to make everyone feel uncomfortable. do this to ensure your stance of dominance. bonus points are given if you get a free meal. to close you should offer your new neighbors free ipods if they check out your website.
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should i hand out free ipods too?
 
i would only be shooting between early afternoon and dark, and it wouldn't be durng that entire time and would only be a few days a week.

it's a very rural area and the closest houses are over 100 yards away. It looks like I only have 1 direction that I could safely shoot, if that. Once I move in I'll have to take a walk around the property to verify that. Hell, maybe I won't be able to shoot any way.


Found this in a zoning document for the township that the house is in:

The occasional or periodic discharge of firearms, during normal daylight hours, shall not be construed or interpreted to mean excessive noise.

Nothing else in that doc referred to firearms, but still checking.
 
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pontifex said:
So I'm buying a house and I guess I should introduce myself to my neighbors once I get moved in.

Whats the best way to do this? Just go door to door and say "Hi, my name is Pontifex, I moved into so and so address, I'm your new neighbor."


Also, the house is in a rural area and I want to do some target shooting on my land. Should I ask my neighbors if it's ok or just do it and see if anyone complains?

I'm not sure it would be a good idea to let strangers know I have guns on the property (afraid of theft), but I guess when I start shooting, they'll know any way.
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When I bought my condo, I went to the neighbors next to me and below me and said I'm CT...I just moved into unit 305. I just wanted to introduce myself. Please feel free to stop by and say hello when you are passing by.

Pretty straight forward.
 
DrPizza said:
I find it difficult to understand how people can live in a "neighborhood" for a decade and not really know their neighbors.
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Its been like this forever since the early 80's. Watch what you wish you for you might end up with a nosy neighbor that talks about other neighbors and you. No privacy.
 
Meh - just rake the lawn/mow the grass, stuff the clippings in surplus military body bags, and leave them on the curb.
 
highland145 said:
Well, TBH, I do live next to a funeral home.😛


CofW, they threatened to lock me up when I put up my fence. Hysterical society, FTL. Our house is just old, not historical.
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The people across the street from us...we call them "The Perfects". They spend at least and entire day on the weekend mowing, weeding, raking, etc. They have one of those huge 46" push mowers and put on jogging shoes, then "jog" as they cut their grass.

Mr. Perfect has rock hard abs and a giant chest, but is only 5'4". He works out without his shirt on in his driveway. He plays every sport known to man. He is near 40, but has perfectly groomed, thick hair and teeth so white you can see them in the dark.

Mrs. Perfect is also near 40, has a great bod, but is near 6'0". She works out in a sports bra most evenings (jogging), and invites women in the neighborhood over for things like "Sex in the City" parties.

I've spoken to both of them about 10 times in the last 5 years. I'm a naturally funny guy, but can't even crack a smile out of these too. If I respond to something they say, they just look at me with a blank stare. It almost creeps you out. His personality reminds me a lot of that manager guy in Office Space.

"Yeahh......"
 
Well, Fritzo, whip out your stance of dominance and Mrs hottie should fall at your feet.


Sounds like you're not their "type." Screw them. Think I'd let my yard go to crap so I'd be "that neighbor." Or park a beater in your yard.
 
I just kind of saw people as I was working in the yard. People on my street are outside all the time for some inexplicable reason. It's kind of hard to avoid a conversation if you have to do anything outside at all.
 
I just let things take care of themselves & let it happen naturally. When you see someone within talking distance, say what's up. Other than that, go about your business. Over time, you'll figure out who's worth being friends with & who isn't. Not really a science to it.
 
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