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To call the police on this family?

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catofdoom · 09/07/2019 12:53

I live on a dirt road. It's single track and very windy. This particular part has a sheer drop off to the ocean.

Driving home with ds yesterday afternoon and out of nowhere two kids (between 10 and 12 I think) jump out at me and start pelting my car with water balloons. Trying to get them through the driver's window. (Luckily they didn't.)

They are my next door neighbours. They're only here for a month in the summer though.

It scared the absolute shit out of me. How I didn't crash in to a tree or go off the road I don't know.

I stopped and told them what a horrible thing to do it was and how dangerous it could have been. They laughed at me and ran off.

I drove home, turned around and drove back to go and speak to their parents (I'd seen the car home.)

Coming back they did it again!

I carried on past their house to go and sit further up the road and have a think. DH then came home and they did it to him too! He got out of the car and they ran off, their Mother was outside, dh told her what they'd been doing and she walked off and slammed the door in his face.

Turns out they did it to my brother in law the day before. They've been sat by the road with a big bucket of water balloons for a couple of days. Their Mother must have know, the only windows of the house and the porch look down at the road.

Anyway, so since we've had no apology. If it were my son I'd have marched him round there furious to apologise.

I want to lodge a complaint with the police (I've already spoken to the local policeman but he's not on duty until tomorrow night.) DH thinks we shouldn't stir things up. I think they could do with a talking to, I'm annoyed their parents clearly don't give a shit. Plus, if it happens again they could cause a nasty accident.

So I guess it's more of a - what would you do?

Also, we're in the States in an extremely low crime area (one burglary in 10 years) so I won't be wasting police time, they'd actually be thrilled to have something to do rather than sit on the side of the road trying to catch speeders. Grin

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Pashazade · 17/07/2019 21:53

So sorry to hear that Cat. Have been silently following but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts. It's always hard to loose someone and so often the best of us seem to go too soon. Hugs

Inmyownlittlecorner · 17/07/2019 22:11

So very sorry Cat. I’ve been merrily enjoying this thread but not joining in.
Much love to you x

NationMcKinley · 17/07/2019 22:21

Oh God, Cat. I am so so sorry. Sending you love and light from London. X

AcrossthePond55 · 18/07/2019 00:53

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers from California.

DaisyChainsGetBroken · 18/07/2019 02:22

So sorry x

ThePhoenixRises · 18/07/2019 09:34

Flowers sorry for your loss

Refereenotamum · 18/07/2019 10:18

I am so sorry for your loss I hope all your special memories of her will help you through this hard time

timeforawine · 18/07/2019 10:53

So so sorry OP Flowers

MrsGideon · 18/07/2019 11:32

Very sorry for your loss OP. I can't imagine what you're going through. I hope you have support IRL but know that we're all here if you want to talk about her Flowers

Puzzledandpissedoff · 18/07/2019 11:40

So very sorry, cat Flowers

catofdoom · 18/07/2019 14:18

Thank you all. It still doesn't seem real most of the time. Then it hits me in the stomach like a sack of bricks. I can't believe I'll never hear her voice again.

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purplecorkheart · 18/07/2019 14:25

Very sorry for your loss

catofdoom · 19/07/2019 01:13

I had to pick up ds from school today. I drove past her and she glared at me and I just happened to burst in to tears. (It's a slow speed limit so she had time to see it.)

Fucking damnit! Now she might think she made me cry!! Angry

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catofdoom · 19/07/2019 01:14

She didn't make me cry, I'm crying about 80% of the time.

I'm going to drink a lot of wine tonight and hopefully get it all out, I need to get a bit of a grip.

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TooManyPaws · 19/07/2019 01:17

So sorry to hear this news. May she rest in peace and heal till you meet again. Hugs and strength being sent. ❤

catofdoom · 19/07/2019 03:26

The police blotter was put online today. Very sad we weren't in it.

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Weezol · 19/07/2019 13:15

That's quite disappointing really. Have you ever seen 'This Country'? In my head it's a bit like the UK version of your area.

There are grudges held over scarecrow competitions that spiral somewhat out of control, that sort of thing. Having lived in a cluster of small villages it rings quite true (vis the now legendary 'Strawberry Fair Kerfuffle of 86' which became quite undignified and resulted in some people changing greengrocer in protest!).

m.imdb.com/title/tt6583806/

catofdoom · 19/07/2019 13:37

Is that the one set in the West Country?

Somebody didn't tax their car, a speeding ticket was issued and a drunk driving charge. All go here. I personally think the balloon story would have pepped it up a lot.

I know nice cop keeps minors out of the press as much as possible though.

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catofdoom · 19/07/2019 13:38

We have a strawberry fair. I've never been as I assume it will be epically shit. And I'm not keen on strawberries.

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StormTreader · 19/07/2019 13:46

Hugs for you and your lovely friend Flowers

SneakySlinkieSiamezee · 19/07/2019 13:48

I am so sorry to hear about your friend

Weenurse · 21/07/2019 01:40

💐

Treaclepie19 · 21/07/2019 22:33

I'm so very sorry Flowers

catofdoom · 25/07/2019 14:01

Thanks all. Now I'm trying to decide if I can go to the funeral. The tickets are $1000 and our washing machine has just broken. Sad

I'll feel so guilty spending that kind of money but feel like I should go.

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catofdoom · 25/07/2019 14:02

I drove past mean lady yesterday. Everyone here waves at each other when they pass in a car and she started to then realised it was me and snapped her hand back down. GrinGrinGrin

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