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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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vajingleberry · 24/10/2021 16:43

@TillyTopper

OP you have to do the hot tub party with at least a dozen 15 year olds! Is your neighbour religious or something?!
@TillyTopper

Well they are 18 year olds now, and the OP did actually provide an account of the party.

If you click "see all" you can just read the OPs posts.

There is also a handy little banner with the date on.

MrsLargeEmbodied · 24/10/2021 16:56

Zombie

Zombie

kind of obvious it is not current

Kuachui · 24/10/2021 16:58

please go out right now and buy a *sexy' outfit. dominatrix with a whip if you can then wear it around your garden oh please 😂😂😂

Kuachui · 24/10/2021 16:59

ohh noo zombie thread 😭😭😭 saddest thing ever

Boudiccasback · 24/10/2021 17:01

Shes going to grass you up to your DH, hiw scareyGrin

steppemum · 24/10/2021 17:04

@TheIcon

"If your son and husband cant control themselves when they see women dressed normally, then they a) shouldn't be staring and b) will end up on some sort of register.
this.

I would make it quite clear that under UK law the responsibility is on the men to control themselves, not on the women to cover up.

Suggest she gets blinds, or that he husband gets counselling.

steppemum · 24/10/2021 17:04

Oh bugger, a zombie

BIWI · 24/10/2021 17:10

FFS people - do you never bother, ever, reading the thread immediately above yours?!

This is a

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FangsForTheMemory · 24/10/2021 17:12

@Thehop

I’d have to insist husband went to answer door in a bikini, and start gardening in nipple tassels.

I think letting your local pcso know you’re being harassed would be reasonable soon!

Grin

She's worried about her husband and son leaning over the fence, so to speak. Wonder why she thinks your husband is your boss?

MrsLargeEmbodied · 24/10/2021 17:14

ha ha

zombie

zombie

MrsLargeEmbodied · 24/10/2021 17:15

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Sweettea1 · 24/10/2021 17:18

My ndn sunbathes wearing only her knickers how I know this i was cleaning my landing window one day an seen her haha. what did I do closed the blinds just incase ds13 noticed infact blinds stayed closed most of the summer but it didn't bother me tho.

pantsandpringles · 24/10/2021 17:21

On the subject of being religious - I have Muslim friends who wear a hijab and niqab (hood type scarf covering and the cover across their face) and do you know what they say when they see someone in tiny dresses, short shorts, bikinis etc? (that is, if they say anything at all) - they say stuff like "she's looks really nice, that colour suits her", "I wish I had hair that was such great condition" etc.

They're happy for other people doing things they enjoy doing, or wearing stuff they feel comfortable in.

No religion should bash other people's choice of clothing /lifestyle/ doing whatever they want to do.

This woman is clearly just a dickhead, who apparently has predators for a husband and son. Tell her to take her pearls she clutches and shove them where the sun doesn't shine.

BIWI · 24/10/2021 17:25

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Viviennemary · 24/10/2021 17:25

I have never known anybody in real life to be out in the garden in a bikini. I would think it odd but wouldn't complain as it wouldn't be any of my business

Viviennemary · 24/10/2021 17:26

Oh right. Grin

VerbenaGirl · 24/10/2021 17:30

Make sure your husband answers the door wearing a mankini when she comes round to complain.

BIWI · 24/10/2021 17:36

One more time!

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thinkingaboutLangCleg · 24/10/2021 18:13

She is totally unhinged

Dead right. I would make a counter-complaint that she is spying on you and disturbing your peace.

Lovesacake · 24/10/2021 18:27

@BIWI is this a zombie thread? It’s not clear from your posts…

Nanny0gg · 24/10/2021 18:29

@BIWI

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Nanny0gg · 24/10/2021 18:29

@thinkingaboutLangCleg

She is totally unhinged

Dead right. I would make a counter-complaint that she is spying on you and disturbing your peace.

You didn't look at the last post before posting yours? It's pretty...
BoredZelda · 24/10/2021 18:32

Surely that’s harassment (by her towards you). A letter detailing what happened so far and telling her to stop, by registered mail, might be a useful step.

😆😆😆 this is hilarious!

Dojacatpaws · 24/10/2021 18:32

Biwi who cares if it's a zombie thread, people are allowed to comment regardless

Nanny0gg · 24/10/2021 18:42

@Dojacatpaws

Biwi who cares if it's a zombie thread, people are allowed to comment regardless
Because three years on it's a bit pointless suggesting what the OP should do about particulate circumstances that may no longer exist.
Swipe left for the next trending thread