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Or is my neighbour about my laundry...?

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laundryninja · 26/05/2017 15:14

Name changed in case she's on mumsnet

Don't know NDN well. We are quiet and (I thought!) inoffensive so no issues for the last 6 months we've lived here. There's a low fence between our gardens.

Given that I live in the west of scotland, it's a rare opportunity to hang clothes out on the line to dry, which DH and I have been doing the past few days.

Today NDN appeared at the door and asked me to "be more careful" with my laundry. I initially thought something had blown into her garden and apologised. She said no, that us hanging out "personal items" was embarrassing for her and she didn't want her young sons (who are late primary age I think) seeing things like that. After clarifying she meant bras and knickers I admit I snorted with laughter a bit and said "but don't they see YOUR pants drying indoors!?" to which she said that I clearly didn't want to help and that she'd ask her DH to come over later to speak to my DH once he's in from work!

I have not brought my laundry in and have just done another load. She's glaring from her conservatory. AIBU to ignore her? Or should I bring my offensive undies in off the line?

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Unluckycat1 · 26/05/2017 15:17

She's being odd. Lots of underwear flapping on washing lines around here.

Sidge · 26/05/2017 15:17

She's off her trolley.

Humans wear underwear shocker - her sons are in for a surprise when they do PHSE and sex ed...

Ignore her, hang out your washing and smile at her whilst she glares at you.

RibenaMonsoon · 26/05/2017 15:16

She needs to get a grip. Unless they are crotchless studded leather bras and knickers she can mind her own business.

Belmo · 26/05/2017 15:16

That's hilarious! Clearly YANBU!

allegretto · 26/05/2017 15:15

Oh good grief! YANBU. I would put out extra knickers just to annoy her....

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