Laughing at what the neighbours said

[Listentogold]

In the last few weeks we have had a new driveway and garage doors.
(All needed as in bad condition)

It was DHs birthday a big one.
Our grandchildren (or their parents)designed a very large plaque for the top of the garage doors.
It's of DHs favourite football team. Plus stick figures and their names.
We love it. And it fits in the space.
We have a long drive and to see this sign you need to come by the gates which are at least 5m from the footpath and another 6m to the doors.

Next door neighbours have told us that even though we have spent a lot of money on the new things this plaque lowers the tone of what we want to achieve.

Don't know what we wanted to achieve just a driveway that wasn't full of wobbly flagstones and doors that will not fall off when opened.

Pity we couldn't get an even bigger sign.

I agree with a pp. If your dh is a Spurs fan then your neighbours have a valid point.

It depends on the football team

I hope one of your DGC turns out to be the next Banksy and your plaque is someday worth a fortune. At the moment it is priceless to you. Some people aren't happy unless they're unhappy and your rude neighbours are in that group.

The neighbours need to get over themselves - it's not like it's a five foot neon cock and balls on the garage door.
@LaughingElderberry

😂😂I needed a laugh

60 ×20cm, 5 meters away from the footpath?

Shouldn't bother anyone and I can imagine how much you and the grand-children enjoy having it hanging there.
A bit like having their artwork around the house.
Ignore your neighbour. Doesn't matter if it is tacky

Each to their own and the sentiment behind it is lovely - but I agree that putting surnames on it is a bit daft.

Who appointed you taste police? 'Chavvy' as in to working class taste? Nothing is more tasteless than commenting on someone else's possessions

Even if you were on the edge of a town centre road, you'd have a perfect right to put any bloomin' thing that didn't incite hatred etc., on your garage; front door; rooftop. And who cares what anyone but yourselves thinks of it? You're hurting nobody and it's a lovely gesture from your family.

By the way, when you said "Next door neighbours do not like anyone having anything new always make sarcastic remarks. Eg the lady at number 10 had a mobility scooter and they told her that everyone in the streets hate her because she is getting something for nothing." you were understating the case.

If they genuinely told her that, they're not sarcastic - they're caustic; vicious and unforgivably disrespectful as well as acting like primary 2 pupils. (And as far as I know you can't get mobility scooters from NHS or Government - you have to pay for them. I'm sure somebody will be quick to point out if I'm wrong!)

Sounds pretty naff to be honest.

Didn't read the whole thread but if you love it, everyone else can do one !
Enjoy your unique sign.

It’s up to you what you choose to display. Your neighbours sound quite rude, especially saying what they did to the lady with the mobility scooter - how judgemental and unkind of them.
I think the only thing you should be cautious about, and other posters have said so too, is having, on public display, your GC names in full. I know you say the plaque is well away from the footpath, so difficult to see, but I think caution is wise, given the world we live in.

Wow...there's some condescending types on this thread. OP, if you love it, stuff your neighbours (and half the people on this thread) and display it with pride.

That isn't big or intrusive and sounds like this neighbour looks for anything to create drama. (Plus binoculars to read it!) Lovely and personal, always someone to spoil things, ignore! X

I can’t believe how unkind some of these replies have been. It sounds like a lovely present from the kids.

Exactly. Some people are more interested in sneering at other people's taste than actually addressing the issue. It doesn't make you a better, more intelligent or 'classier' 🙄person to call something 'chavvy', just makes you sound like an unmannerly dick.

I concur