neighbour and lockdown

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I live in an area where there is total lockdown other than work and essential care etc, kids still at small local school but all out of school activities are cancelled and we are only allowed to go for exercise locally. We live in a small village where there are many old people. A young couple has very recently bought one of the houses as a holiday home for them and their main home is 3 hours away. They have been coming to the house every weekend ie travelling back and forth to do work at the house. It is not essential work, it is decor (I chatted frequently with them before lockdown) but the couple have told someone it is essential work. Would I be being unreasonable to ask them myself what is going on? They will hear the irritation in my voice and this might affect future relations and they will say that they are allowed and that they aren't talking to anyone and therefore no risk.

What on earth do you gain from talking to them? They've already said it is essential work. You may not agree, but it isn't your call is it?

OP, have you thought about applying to be a Corvid Marshall?

None of your business.

They don’t care they’re breaking government rules, they’re hardly going to care thst the village busybody disapproves

Sorry yabu. They are hurting no-one and it doesn’t affect you in any way.

This year has been difficult for everyone and I’m sure you are struggling, but please try to reflect and consider why this bothers you so much.

I would keep your sticky beak out tbh. All this snitching talk is very unnerving.

Hi there, OP,

We've moved this thread over to our Coronavirus topic now.

Village curtain twitcher aren't you? mind your own business

They will hear the irritation in my voice
God, I bet they'll really be shaking in their boots then.

None of your business. Keep out, and get on with your own life.

Why do you care? If they’re driving there and back, not speaking to anyone or socialising?

Seriously what is wrong with some people? This is exactly how previous dictators got people to snitch on friends, family and loved ones. It’s like you want to attack and bring others down.
Why?

Just stop it. Seriously, what harm are they doing?

I wouldn't snitch, I would say something to them to see as they might just be a bit oblivious as they might have said essential work as they felt put on the spot by the other person. It is painting and decorating, ready for the hoped for xmas bash there. There is a weird dynamic between them, I used to chat to the woman but everything has to be referred back to the man. We exchanged email addresses when they first got there and she had given me his email address which I really don't want to use. I am not a busybody at all usually quite the opposite.

How are they causing any harm by driving to their own property, doing work and then leaving? Mind your own business for gods sake

I'm not a busybody at all

Hahahaha

You're watching the comings and goings of a neighbour and taking it on yourself to police whether their activities are essential and that when you speak to them they'll notice the irritation in your voice....I hope they put you in your place!

Busybody...

I would say something to them to see as they might just be a bit oblivious as they might have said essential work as they felt put on the spot by the other person

Still gives you no right. Busybody.

Omg your so irritating, I actually hate people like you, always nosing into others business what the f has it got to do with you just find something else to do if your that bored, you remind me of my old neighbor who used to go through my recycling-loser get a life

This has made me realise this is nothing to do with coronavirus, as lots of young people around us rules and I haven't given it a second thought.
It is actually to do with the fact that I think the guy is an abusive narcissist.

Sorry, I withdraw the question. NO ONE IS SNITCHING ON ANYONE.

I would just like to point out that it is the people breaking the lockdown rules who are in the wrong here, not the OP.

Thank you yellow and I agree with you but in fact the usual MN mob coming in as they have has helped me realise that my main issue here is to do with how the man behaves generally. There are other young people around us breaking the rules and I am not bashing down their doors complaining about it. Or snitching.

But yes I do agree, saying they are just keeping to themselves and not doiing any harm is just factually wrong, they are doing shopping, etc.

I wouldn't have given you my email address either. But it's not because I have an abusive/narcissistic partner.

@YellowPostItPad

I would just like to point out that it is the people breaking the lockdown rules who are in the wrong here, not the OP.

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@FreshFreesias

OP, have you thought about applying to be a Corvid Marshall?

No need to crow about it .......

“I am not a busybody”

Facts suggest otherwise my dear!