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Legal ways to annoy a CF neighbour.

193 replies

rightonthyme · 03/08/2022 12:29

WIBU to ask for (completely legal) ways you got back at your neighbours? A VERY long story short, ours are CFs of the highest degree (violent towards us, and racist, and police have done diddly squat). Have done all the CCTV/security stuff. I'm not moving as love the area and all the other neighbours but I would like to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible (in a fun way, of course).Am thinking ugly gnomes, windchimes, learning the violin...Please keep it lighthearted!

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itsgettingweird · 03/08/2022 20:11

Put that mirrored stuff on the window they are filming though.

Wait for them to realise they are filming themselves Grin

Nospringduck · 03/08/2022 20:15

Arrange for a constant stream of evangelists to visit them.

RockinHorseShite · 03/08/2022 20:16

Just to add, I'm also shocked at the lack of support you have had from the police.

We've had an issue with a near neighbour, who uses "religion" to repeatedly scream homophobic, bigoted, misogynistic bile to the heavens, either outside or with his windows wide open. We've reported him to the police & EHL, EHL have been pretty useless, but the police have taken it very seriously & he's currently on an antisocial behaviour notice, meaning he does it again & he goes to court.

We are not gay, ethnic minority or otherwise, just pissed off at having to listen to his nasty nonsense, but they have still listened to us. They should be listening to you too !

inigomontoyahwillcox · 03/08/2022 20:30

Play The Ring Cycle by Wagner on repeat out of one of your windows in their direction - they don't sound like the kind if people to appreciate classical music.

Dente · 03/08/2022 20:51

get a dog that likes barking

Mississipi71 · 03/08/2022 20:54

rightonthyme · 03/08/2022 12:35

It's not ridiculous. They have invaded the road and spent energy on trying to intimidate us. I won't stand for it.

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So if this is down to intimidation, why aren't the police.acting on it? I also don't see how it can be that serious as you are making light of it.

ILoveTwix · 03/08/2022 21:02

Try to figure out when their birthdays are and for any birthday or public holidays/events in the calendar pop a card through the door wishing them well. E.g. Happy Halloween, have a spooktacular day from the Rightontymes

Pretty sure pleasant greetings cards aren't illegal but they sure will wind them up. Go one better at Christmas time with a weird extra like 3 chocolate coins inside just to confuse them a bit.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 03/08/2022 21:26

billy1966
Potato up the exhaust is supposed to be a sure fire winner.😁

Trouble is the potato is obviously there when checked, so they know someone did it on purpose.

Now, a dry-cleaning bag, that thin thin plastic, up into the engine of a car, gets sucked into the air intake and melts on the engine-block if you're lucky. Doesn't hold fingerprints, and that'll teach them not to drive over discarded carrier bags in the road ever again as long as they live. The smell of burnt plastic is with you for months if you get a plastic bag up in the engine.

RockinHorseShite · 03/08/2022 22:44

billy1966
Potato up the exhaust is supposed to be a sure fire winner.😁

Trouble is the potato is obviously there when checked, so they know someone did it on purpose.

Now, a dry-cleaning bag, that thin thin plastic, up into the engine of a car, gets sucked into the air intake and melts on the engine-block if you're lucky. Doesn't hold fingerprints, and that'll teach them not to drive over discarded carrier bags in the road ever again as long as they live. The smell of burnt plastic is with you for months if you get a plastic bag up in the engine.

As we're playing this game, I've had it on good authority 👀 that a carpenters bradle or other strong sharp spike tool, is easier & quicker than the above & creates really annoying slow puncture's that can leave a full 4 tire puncture, right at the wrong time

billy1966 · 03/08/2022 22:50

RockinHorseShite · 03/08/2022 22:44

billy1966
Potato up the exhaust is supposed to be a sure fire winner.😁

Trouble is the potato is obviously there when checked, so they know someone did it on purpose.

Now, a dry-cleaning bag, that thin thin plastic, up into the engine of a car, gets sucked into the air intake and melts on the engine-block if you're lucky. Doesn't hold fingerprints, and that'll teach them not to drive over discarded carrier bags in the road ever again as long as they live. The smell of burnt plastic is with you for months if you get a plastic bag up in the engine.

As we're playing this game, I've had it on good authority 👀 that a carpenters bradle or other strong sharp spike tool, is easier & quicker than the above & creates really annoying slow puncture's that can leave a full 4 tire puncture, right at the wrong time

Respect....🤣

gumball37 · 03/08/2022 23:25

Ruindays.com

Daisybuttercup12345 · 03/08/2022 23:36

This won't end well.

AlwaysLatte · 03/08/2022 23:37

nude sunbathing in the garden? Score extra points if you happen to be a man doing this and the neighbours have got children.
Sorry, that's just not on.

AlwaysLatte · 03/08/2022 23:43

Might they like lots of samples of various things in the post? E.g. Roof tiles, dog food, loft insulation? Maybe if you don't know exactly what they like you could be quite thorough here to make sure something appeals. I expect they are wanting lots of brochures about mobility aids etc too. If so, it would be very neighbourly of you to help out,

ThelmaDinkley · 03/08/2022 23:55

My dd put a scary picture of Reagan from The Exorcist in our window to stop nasty ndn staring in at us. Did the trick. As for the bonfires be careful. We have a log burner and said ndn filed a smoke complaint although council ruled that he was being petty and it met all regs.

FunsizedandFabulous · 04/08/2022 00:07

Arrange for a window or built-in wardrobe salesperson to visit.
Order pizza as pay on delivery.

Confusednewmum1 · 04/08/2022 00:09

Get a hot tub nothing worse

callkiki · 04/08/2022 00:23

During my divorce, ex MIL said " he only broke her wrist and 2 teeth, having him arrested was uncalled for". I bought 100,000 Dandalion seeds off Ebay and let the wind do the rest. I know you can't do this, but prior to moving out of marital home, I planted potatoes in every inch of the gardens I could and 5 years on I have heard he is still pulling up potato plants leaving large holes in his precious lawns.

sidheandlight · 04/08/2022 01:26

RockinHorseShite · 03/08/2022 22:44

billy1966
Potato up the exhaust is supposed to be a sure fire winner.😁

Trouble is the potato is obviously there when checked, so they know someone did it on purpose.

Now, a dry-cleaning bag, that thin thin plastic, up into the engine of a car, gets sucked into the air intake and melts on the engine-block if you're lucky. Doesn't hold fingerprints, and that'll teach them not to drive over discarded carrier bags in the road ever again as long as they live. The smell of burnt plastic is with you for months if you get a plastic bag up in the engine.

As we're playing this game, I've had it on good authority 👀 that a carpenters bradle or other strong sharp spike tool, is easier & quicker than the above & creates really annoying slow puncture's that can leave a full 4 tire puncture, right at the wrong time

now we are talking, these few posts are the professional saboteurs by the sounds of it!

CherryRipe1 · 04/08/2022 07:54

sidheandlight · 04/08/2022 01:26

now we are talking, these few posts are the professional saboteurs by the sounds of it!

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Was told supergluing the valves of tyres is a good one. They think air is going in when inflating but it isn't. Warning: Could be dangerous & please wear medical gloves in case of forensics for all pranks.

NetWithHoles · 04/08/2022 07:56

DenholmElliot1 · 03/08/2022 12:33

nude sunbathing in the garden? Score extra points if you happen to be a man doing this and the neighbours have got children.

Wtf. Reporting.

FAQs · 04/08/2022 07:59

@rightonthyme my neighbours have a very annoying water feature if that helps, bloody thing is always bubbling away.

piefacedClique · 04/08/2022 10:48

Someone once told me optrex in food causes the person who eats them to get the runs! They were an air hostess and this was apparently her go to way to control arsehole passengers! Just long enough to stop them causing hassle in a flight! Could you convince them to eat something?

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 04/08/2022 11:02

Dente · 03/08/2022 20:51

get a dog that likes barking

Recording of a dog barking , on a loop.

When they complain, look at them like they have two heads ?
"Dog? DOG ? I haven't got a bloody dog"

Mutter about glue ....