Re: intrusive neighbors driving me nuts - a very long rant
I agree with the idea of having a bbq and inviting everybody over. Yes, it goes against what you want to do, and you aren't interested in associating with them. But I also think that it is a preemptive stike by you to negate any gossip that goes on. Your crazy neighbors will get the chance to see that you are a normal everyday person that just wants a little privacy. And in a bbq setting with everybody there, the ability of neighbor A to come up with her own side of the story will be reduced. This also gives you the chance to explain that you just want to be left alone. And hopefully, after everybody has a chance to meet and talk to you, see the inside you your house, see your backyard, ect... they will realize that you are quiet and uninteresting (to them at least) and move on with their gossip.
Good luck in which ever way you choose to go.
Shaftman
P.S. it seriously sucks to live in a place where you cant be confortable and relax because you have to deal with this [censored]. So making nice, even if you don't want to may be the best way to get the entire problem sloved.
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