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Just checking what I can actually do in my garden

427 replies

Originalyellowbelly · 14/06/2021 20:01

Obviously not BBQ, fire pit, children, tree houses, pools, climbing frames, footballs, bonfires, low fences, music, parties,DIY , lawn mowing, extensions, cats, dogs, have I missed anything? Wouldn't want to piss off anyone within 50 miles of me.

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Sweettea1 · 14/06/2021 22:52

You can hang washing and sit in silence no smoking no talking don't even read a book incase you turn the pages to loud and absolutely no heavy breathing. Haha

3Britnee · 14/06/2021 22:54

@Originalyellowbelly

Obviously not BBQ, fire pit, children, tree houses, pools, climbing frames, footballs, bonfires, low fences, music, parties,DIY , lawn mowing, extensions, cats, dogs, have I missed anything? Wouldn't want to piss off anyone within 50 miles of me.
Sit in silence, with your cats bum mouth, listening for people to report or complain about. Whilst mn-ing obviously.
SaskiaRembrandt · 14/06/2021 22:54

@Donsab

anyone has an experience about boys personality at King's college school Wimbledon ? Are they under too much pressure ? Does the school focus on their personality as well or more on education ? Thanks
You need to start your own thread in the education forum.
Marriedatfirstyear · 14/06/2021 22:55

If your neighbours kids are nosey and always peek over the fence every time you're in the garden, you must invite them round to play otherwise you're not a nice person.

converseandjeans · 14/06/2021 22:56

Play basketball 🏀

mineofuselessinformation · 14/06/2021 22:58

@tensmum1964 'You mustn't use your phone in your garden. This can also be very upsetting apparently. Also please ensure before you use your garden that no one within a 50 mile radius is working from home because those wfh are now entitled by law to work in complete silence.'
To put another point to this, a neighbour of mine insisted on speaking on their phone to relatives in another country as if she was communicating by tin can and string....
In the end I faked a phone call in my garden saying 'I can't hear you because someone else is speaking really loudly'. It had the desired effect.

Thomasina79 · 14/06/2021 23:00

I let my cat into the garden today. I bet the Avian Defence League will have a go at me tomorrow!

Disclaimer. The ADL is a committee of birds who hate cats, particularly mine, they meet regularly to discuss cat behaviour.

TeamRick · 14/06/2021 23:01

I don't mind if my neighbours
Play music
BBQ
Hot tub
Cinema screen
Have a party
Trampoline
Climbing frame
Smoke
Stay up late outside chatting & drinking
Do DIY
Mow the lawn

But fucking wind chimes are the work of the devil!

youOKhunn · 14/06/2021 23:02

@Winterfellismyhome

You may aswell just lock the door and close the curtains incase you upset anyone
Ridiculous... how will the nosy neighbours peer in?
Aroundtheworldin80moves · 14/06/2021 23:03

What is the consensus on playing netball?

tensmum1964 · 14/06/2021 23:06

@TeamRick

I don't mind if my neighbours Play music BBQ Hot tub Cinema screen Have a party Trampoline Climbing frame Smoke Stay up late outside chatting & drinking Do DIY Mow the lawn

But fucking wind chimes are the work of the devil!

I must be mn's worse nightmare because I positively love the sound of wind chimes. I don't own any but love to hear them. Smile
Teapotsandtablecloths · 14/06/2021 23:06

Leaving the washing out to get nighted on.

AlCalavicci · 14/06/2021 23:07

@Donsab

anyone has an experience about boys personality at King's college school Wimbledon ? Are they under too much pressure ? Does the school focus on their personality as well or more on education ? Thanks
I dont think any of that goes on in any garden Confused Grin
Hugoslavia · 14/06/2021 23:07

@henio and @pussycatlickinglollyices

Damn it, you beat me too it!! That was my very first thought!

Dandelionstem · 14/06/2021 23:08

Why do people water their fence? (Genuine question Confused)

Sweetpea1532 · 14/06/2021 23:08

@AlCalavicci

No perfume wearing in the garden...NDN may have allergies

No handymen/people allowed in your garden when working on the outside of your house

AlCalavicci · 14/06/2021 23:09

@Teapotsandtablecloths

Leaving the washing out to get nighted on.
But I want my jeans to be knighted for services to my arse .Grin
SaskiaRembrandt · 14/06/2021 23:10

@Dandelionstem

Why do people water their fence? (Genuine question Confused)
How else will a piece of 18" trellis grow up into a big, strong 6' foot fence?
Hugoslavia · 14/06/2021 23:11

As an aside, what you can do is crawl around on all fours being adult babies or run an adult baby crèche! A few years back I dealt with a planning case where we allowed this, despite the protestation of the neighbours who could see the grown men crawling around on all fours in frilly bonnets and oversized nappies.

AlCalavicci · 14/06/2021 23:12

@Sweetpea1532
Me contrary , nooo never 🤣🤣🤣

CyclesPerfecta · 14/06/2021 23:19

To have chickens and stink out the whole neighbourhood! Not to mention the rats and flies infestation :-)

Topseyt · 14/06/2021 23:21

@Rose789

You must remove all trees that threaten to cast a shadow over your neighbours garden You must not remove any trees even if they are causing subsidence or about to topple onto your house if your neighbour enjoys looking at them. You must give formal notice 6 weeks in advance by letter, email, text and “popping” round if you are using and form of mechanical equipment. You have a 3 minute window between 11.07-11.10 to make noise (yes tinkly laughs count) outside of those hours you must be totally silent as number 11 is having a well deserved lie in, number 10 is working from home and has a very very important call with the ruler of the world, number 12 has a headache and number 14’s baby is due a nap.
I think you forgot to mention that when you do pop round to warn neighbours that you do actually intend to work in your garden or otherwise enjoy yourself you must take a card with wine and chocolates.

You have to apologise for being a normal human being. It is the only way. Otherwise, you are a heathen and should hang your head in shame.

PizzaCrust · 14/06/2021 23:22

😂 geg of a thread.

youshouldbeplotting · 14/06/2021 23:26

[quote vodkaredbullgirl]@youshouldbeplotting I will take a chainsaw to it now.[/quote]
But that will be noisy @vodkaredbullgirl. You are a terrible neighbour.

MellyFluous · 14/06/2021 23:45

@Dandelionstem

Why do people water their fence? (Genuine question Confused)
see: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4268615-neighbour-watering-my-fence Smile