Is this stupid or what? VENT

[Hollister]

We have these woods that are open to just our neighborhood. My friend and I love to go into them. we are the only ones practically who go inside and spend hours inside. well we have this tree that we love to climb. right after school we go into the woods and stay until dark and just hang out. we had a treehouse in it and made a swing. we were never loud, never vandalise, cleaned up after ourselves and picked up any other trash other kids left in our 'area' of the woods. well there is this guy who lives up the hill from the woods. we were swinging one day laughing and talking and we could see him on the phone in his backyard staring right at us. we listened and it turned out he was calling the police we could hear him say 'yeah they are in their' and 'how soon until you come'. we were so mad. we never made loud noise! he is like the crabby guy of the neighborhood. he once drove by and took pictures of me and my friends in front of her house. he just stopped..snapped a few pictures and left. we came back a few hours later and saw him holding a bunch of no trespassing signs with his friend..laughing. now we cant see our treehouse and swing again without him flipping out! we never did anything to the guy!! plus it isnt even his property, it is open to the public ( our neighborhood only ) and he has to ruin it for everyone. he has no right to do that!

ok im done venting

 

[HSMndLKfan92]

I'm so sorry, Tyler.

Doesn't he know that the woods are open to you and your friends?

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[Hollister]

I'm so sorry, Tyler.

Doesn't he know that the woods are open to you and your friends?

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apparently not, he is crazy

 

[HSMndLKfan92]

Can't the police explain that to him?

 

[kdibattista]

I would egg his house

 

[NewJersey]

I would egg his house

 

[Hollister]

I would egg his house

It just so happens that i am talking to my friend and i think we have some eggs in the fridge

 

[EthansMom]

Are you sure that he doesn't own that property?

In our neighborhood, there are lots of woods, but it's all "owned" by someone. We've got about 1 acre of woods with our house and, while I don't begrudge kids having their fun, for insurance liability reasons, I couldn't let kids build a treehouse and climb the trees in there.

I hope you get it worked out so you can have some fun, though!

 

[Hollister]

Can't the police explain that to him?

maybe i can turn it around and have them arrest him

 

[HSMndLKfan92]

maybe i can turn it around and have them arrest him

good idea.

I also like the eggs idea. :]

 

[Hollister]

Are you sure that he doesn't own that property?

In our neighborhood, there are lots of woods, but it's all "owned" by someone. We've got about 1 acre of woods with our house and, while I don't begrudge kids having their fun, for insurance liability reasons, I couldn't let kids build a treehouse and climb the trees in there.

I hope you get it worked out so you can have some fun, though!

Positive, we know his wife and she is really nice. its definately not owned by them.
he just likes the PERFECT neighborhood with no kids and no treehouses and swings i guess

 

[chamonix]

If he doesn't own the woods, then he can't keep you out. Has he put up the no trespassing signs? Keep going there until the police tell you to stay out. Don't stay out just because you heard him talking on the phone.

Also, tell your parents about him taking pictures of you at the friend's house. This should be reported, and known by your parents.

 

[jemiaule]

If he doesn't own the woods, then he can't keep you out. Has he put up the no trespassing signs? Keep going there until the police tell you to stay out. Don't stay out just because you heard him talking on the phone.

Also, tell your parents about him taking pictures of you at the friend's house. This should be reported, and known by your parents.

Yes, as a parent the pictures thing would make me mad to no end since it is not his private property. I suggest telling your folks.

 

[VirtuallyMe]

I just chased some kids out of their "clubhouse" they made behind my house- of course the reason I did it was because they are playing in an unsafe area- had there not been - half downed trees I probably wouldn't say anything- but they were climbing up the downed tree branches that were resting on a tree on my property- so if they got hurt I'm sure I'd be liable.

I would get your parents to find out WHO owns the woods where your tree house is- if it is his property stay out- he has expressed that he doesn't want you there. If it isn't his- ask the owner for permission to be there- they may say yes but also may say no- the risk of you/your friends getting hurt is big and your parents could sue who ever owned the property to cover any medical bills if you did get hurt.

Sorry you lost your place to play though.

 

[chamonix]

Yes, as a parent the pictures thing would make me mad to no end since it is not his private property. I suggest telling your folks.

well, it's really even worse than that, she said he took pictures of them in front of her friend's house" NOT when they were in "his" woods. That is just weird and creepy, and should definitely be reported. What (good) reason could he possibly have for taking pictures of them in their own yard?

he once drove by and took pictures of me and my friends in front of her house. he just stopped..snapped a few pictures and left.

 

[megan4777]

DO NOT egg his house.. In theory it's a great idea....when you're on probation for it, it's not such a great idea.


Anyway, I would just hang out there and wait until the police tell you to get out.....but they won't b/c you're not on his property.

 

[ZachnElli]

We had an area like that in my old neighborhood, right behind my house, treehouse and all. It was the neighborhood common area and no one neighbor could take control of it. It belonged to all the neighbors, our neighborhood association dues paid to take care of and insure it. Unfortunately, a big storm knocked trees down and right into the treehouse and destroyed it. If I were you, I would still go in there, doesn't sound like he can make you leave. Also, tell your parents about him, they need to know.

 

[DISUNC]

Some Adults are just NASTY!

I would get your parents involved. If it isnt his property, they or the police should let him know!

Post some pics of your Treehouse...sounds great!

Hold off on the eggs...UNTIL ITS HOT OUT!!!! They STINK terrible in the heat!

 

[CF'er]

TP is sometimes better than eggs.....

 

[megan4777]

I don't understand why everyone is telling him to egg or TP the house of the person that is being a jerk.

I'm totally with you guys when it comes to the neighbor being a pain, but I DO NOT condone the trashing of the house.

The OP could be (and will be) arrested and will spend the rest of their lives with this on their record....

I'm not a prude, just someone who is studying criminal justice (specifically juvenile probation)and hoping that OP won't get a record.