to rant about the miserable old fucker next door

[BalloonTwister]

Am currently laid up after having my appendix out, all alone, and its all HIS fault. (that I'm alone, not the actual appendicits, obviously) Basically because of his wholly fictitious complaints dh is too worried about his job to take time off and my 1yo Dd has gone to stay with Mil because I can't look after her properly.

We rent, and it has been hard work ever since we got here. Originally his problem was Dh's work van, apparently it spoils his view. He called dh's company and complained, dh never parked it in front of his house again. Then he slashed (was seen by neighbour who doesn't want to get involved) vans tyres.

Parking issues escalate, next door complains several more times that dh is parked inconsiderately/ on the kerb/ across his drive/ on a corner causing an obstruction (all completely untrue) dh forced to park at work property 1 mile away and gets final written warning for bringing company into disrepute. (Boss refused to come and see for himself, claims old men of 75 do not make these things up for no reason)

so the upshot is I am now home alone, feeling sorry for myself and listening to his geriatric jack russel yap itself hoarse and having a good cry. Grrrrrrr

(So many more instances of his twatish behaviour, but post would be too long.)

I could be wrong, but I think you need to be careful with cameras that they only capture images on your own property and not neighbouring properties.

Good luck with the PCSO, Balloon.

Oh my! Apparently there is an ongoing investigation... PCSO not vey forthcomind but was asked following questions...

Have I been a victim of anonymous threats via email, letter or telephone?

Have any threats of physical harm been made?

Threats of arson as above?

Do we have an alarm system?

Advised to keep a diary.

Officially shitting a brick and glad dd isn't home right now! :(

Bloody hell!

Did you tell them about the tyre slashing? Sounds like they are trying to build a case?

Try not to worry.

Good thing you called them. Sounds like that shit was on its way ... and like more than one of your neighbours has experience of him! I'm glad the police are following through.

It will be an excellent idea to give them the contacts for your landlord and DH's boss. They can follow up (landlord already knows, I bet, but don't assume that) and their call will support DH's case that he was being reasonable. He can get his warning rescinded, if they have any common sense.

It's all good :) Well done, missus!

Good, you did the right thing calling the police.
My best friend's neighbour had trouble off another neighbour - the local police went round to the troublemakers & 'had a word' - no problems since.
This man sounds like he may be more difficult but the police are obviously keen to sort him out so that's good.
Definitely agree that the PCSO should write to your husband's employer in his defence.
75 is not old - i would say it's more like 'late middle age' if the person is in quite good health. Over 80 is more like 'proper elderly' now.
As i'm only 5'3'' I've felt very threatened by aggressive & abusive male patients at work aged 65 - 85 who are 6ft, physically strong & built like rugby players - then had an operation & suffered acute post-op confusion; have dementia or are just nasty bullies.

Many older men can appear to be up to 20 years younger than they actually are - especially the ones who exercise regularly, wear fashionable clothes & shave their heads (if balding) or have smart hair cuts.

That's why it's irritating when people like your DH's employer make sweeping statements about older people.
The problem with retired people is that their world becomes very small unless they look after grandchildren, travel & have a busy social life, or do voluntary work.

Their reality can be literally confined to their immediate surroundings; so they can often get obsessive about the people who live nearby & can't cope with the changes that younger neighbours (or livelier older neighbours) can bring.
Small issues that are nothing to us can seem out of proportion to a retired person.
I feel sorry for this man's wife tbh (& his dog - he should take it out for some walks!!). Hope you feel better soon; don't let this nasty man ruin your recovery. Take care x

OP - you've done the right thing.
Police can't always act on the first incident reported, but if they receive several reports, especially from different people, they can build up a case & bring the perpetrator in for a little chat.
It sounds like this is what's happened with you. Your report could have been the tipping point. I hope the harassment stops.

So OP is everything calmed down, I've been wondering how it's going with the old guy next door.