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In reply to the discussion: Elderly neighbor becoming more and more demanding [View all]Orrex
(63,199 posts)2. Should have mentioned the calling
If she calls and we don't answer, she calls back. Until we answer.
If we don't answer, she comes over and shouts to us from our walkway.
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Just me,...but I'd rather be known as a selfish jerk than a sap! If her requests/demands are not
ohiosmith
Dec 2012
#1
I'd tell her that we don't answer the phone or door before 9:00 am or after 5:30 pm. And that you
ohiosmith
Dec 2012
#5
I didn't realize you were that old! Which retirement home do you and your wife live in??
madinmaryland
Dec 2012
#29
tell her a price per month to continue as gofer person or she has to stop asking
2Design
Dec 2012
#33
Helping people who are unable to help themselves is the highest moral calling in life
Taitertots
Dec 2012
#35