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To think I can wear what I want in my own house?

412 replies

Practicallyperfectwithprosecco · 21/08/2018 10:10

New neighbours and I think they might be slightly mad.

Few weeks ago she complained about me and oldest dd being in the garden wearing bikinis ( not even teeny bikinis ) as she has a husband and a teenage son and they might see us. I tried hard to make sure if I was out there sunbathing I was away from her garden and moved the kids pool so it would be harder for them to be seen from their fence. ( - the only way they can see in to our garden is when on trampoline, their raised patio or looking out of upstairs window)

This morning I was cleaning kitchen in my pjs (vest and shorts so not revealing) dd was stood by open patio doors chatting to me in shorts and a crop top she sleeps in. Next thing mrs next door is banging on my front door telling me I'm continuing to disrespect her and her family by the provocative way we dress! If we continue to flaunt ourselves she will be complaining to my husband!

I wasn't quite sure what to say - I suggested she maybe wanted to refrain from looking into my house over her fence if we were upsetting her.

She is totally unhinged!

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CigarsofthePharoahs · 22/08/2018 22:15

You need Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the name of. Grin
Or some Salt-N-Pepa. Heck, anything from their music would annoy the neighbors.
Failing that, remind them of Exodus ch20, verse 17. "Thou shalt not cover thy neighbors wife."

Practicallyperfectwithprosecco · 22/08/2018 22:35

A couple of lacy thongs might have "accidentally" blown over the fence into their garden this evening helped by my sister who has found the whole thing hilarious- she was going to come round for a spot of topless sunbathing today but the sun stayed hidden.

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HidingFromMyKids · 22/08/2018 22:37

Lyrics
If you're horny let's do it. Ride it, my pony. My saddle's waiting. Come and jump on it.

Just googled that one for you OP. Apparently its a very popular songSmile

Practicallyperfectwithprosecco · 22/08/2018 22:39

I'm going to send DH round to ask for the underwear back 😂

Have been out all day so not managed to offend them today unless skinny jeans and cold shoulders are also frowned upon?

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Dhalandchips · 22/08/2018 22:40

Can I add Electric 6's 'Gay Bar' to the play list. And BYOB by Suggesting of a Down. Grin

Dhalandchips · 22/08/2018 22:40

Suggesting!! Noooo! System!

Dhalandchips · 22/08/2018 22:41

Can't wait to hear back from Dh's collection of undies!

wikedminx · 22/08/2018 23:19

I think a few tunes on sunday woud be good...
a couple more suggestions...

Sinister Rouge - Bad Religion.... do go listen to the words ;)
also by Bad Religion - American Jesus...

The Bitch Song - Bowling for Soup

Choir Girl - Cold Chisel

Jesus in Suberbia - Green Day

and as long as all under 18's have earplugs in...
SO WHAT - AntiNowhere League - (ANY ONE of a sensative nature - DONT listen to it Please!!!!!!!)

exaltedwombat · 23/08/2018 00:34

Can't be bothered to read 13 pages of comments, but I imagine there's an elephant in the room. Has it been mentioned?

downinthejunglee · 23/08/2018 01:31

Oh OPGrinGrin

1forAll74 · 23/08/2018 02:31

Hope your daughter and friends will all wear some nice skimpy attire for the party, But maybe invite the religous neighbours to join in,saying its a fancy dress party,and see what they turn up in.

DoinItForTheKids · 23/08/2018 06:42

It's screaming for tarts and vicars!! Can you imagine!

Jojofjo44 · 23/08/2018 06:48

Politely knock on her door and ask her if she would complain about your husband gardening with no top on and shorts. She has no right to tell you or anyone else how to dress. Politely tell her to fuck off.

springmachine · 23/08/2018 07:03

Please correct me if I'm wrong but should you wish to be naked in your own garden there is no law against it?

N0bodysM0t · 23/08/2018 07:06

My ndn did the same. Rang on the bell to tell me that my son was naked in the sitting room. He was changing from his uniform in to his pjs. There may have been about a minute of nudity. When I had an unconcerned face, she warned me about paedophiles. I hope there are no paedophiles in my sitting room.

SimonBridges · 23/08/2018 07:45

Did you get your knickers back op?

KeepServingTheDrinks · 23/08/2018 07:52

Go OP's DSis!!!!

Your DH sounds funny as well.

Hope the party goes well.

How about "let's get it on" for the playlist?

gingergenius · 23/08/2018 08:06

Operation knickergate has commenced!

hellsbellsmelons · 23/08/2018 08:47

Love this.
And no, I'm not placemarking to see what happens at the party - Hell no!
Wink

strawberrisc · 23/08/2018 08:59

Clearly a bit of al fresco sex on the trampoline is required.

BloodyDisgrace · 23/08/2018 11:01

That neighbour is being a prat. I am older than your DD (42) and spent these two summers in bikini in and outdoors. Even popped outside dressed so abominably to water a plant by the front door and our (female) neighbour chatted to me, not minding what I wear. If her husband says hello seeing me through thinning hedge I also greet him, but move behind the bushier side of the hedge :)

We are blessed with good neighbours. Everyone just mids their business and is helpful when needed. That's what neighbours should be like.

*Thelcon" nailed it: they fucking shouldn't be staring.

BloodyDisgrace · 23/08/2018 11:05

er, OP, am I right you are planning a garden party? (didn't read the full thread).

THIS is made with your NDN in mind:

Love and hugs.

Mackymacmacface · 23/08/2018 12:40

Shameless placemarking for the party update (and knicker retrieval)

GhostPerfume · 23/08/2018 12:41

Throwing thongs into their garden is just not on. Do what you want in your own garden 100% but don't antagonize them.

OftenHangry · 23/08/2018 12:48

You made it to Liverpool Echo 😂

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