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[carolfoy]

That sounds like a lovel thing to do. That way, everyone benefits.

Happy Holidays Anne

I agree, a really nice and unselfish way to spend the money, well done you

 

[#1MMFan]

Thank you all so much for your valuable opinions!

I've been talking to my husband about this, and we've decided to use the money for something our neighbors can get enjoyment out of as well. We've been talking about planting some citrus trees in our backyard, and will use the cash for that. We'll let our wonderful neighbors know that's what we did with the money, and that when we start getting fruit in a couple of years we want them to help themselves--there will certainly be more oranges, lemons, and limes than my small family would ever eat!

Happy holidays everyone!

Anne

Anne, that's exactly what I was going to say. If we get given something like that, our idea would perhaps be to take them out for a meal or something. Be glad your neighbours don't come from Scotland or you'd have had had to deal with accepting a larger sum!! (I'm sure your sister would tell you we are more generous - really - in Scotland!!!!) Can you tell I'm proud to be Scottish? hahah

So whereabouts did your sister live over here?

 

[TinkTatoo]

Thank you all so much for your valuable opinions!

I've been talking to my husband about this, and we've decided to use the money for something our neighbors can get enjoyment out of as well. We've been talking about planting some citrus trees in our backyard, and will use the cash for that. We'll let our wonderful neighbors know that's what we did with the money, and that when we start getting fruit in a couple of years we want them to help themselves--there will certainly be more oranges, lemons, and limes than my small family would ever eat!

Happy holidays everyone!

Anne

I think that is a great idea and we will all be round to your house in a few years for a glass of fresh, homemade lemonade

They are very lucky to have such a nice neighbor

 

[ducklite]

So whereabouts did your sister live over here?

Luechers, near St. Andrews. She got her Ph.D. from Dundee.

She lived in "Wee Peat Cottage with a wonky cooker."

Anne

 

[Minniespal]

She got her Ph.D. from Dundee

Me too

 

[ducklite]

Me too

What did you write and what years were you there?

My sister was there 1990-1994 (if memory serves) and got her Ph.D. in psycology.

Anne

 

[Minniespal]

Mine was in Psychology too ~ I was there from 1993 to 1997.

 

[ducklite]

Mine was in Psychology too ~ I was there from 1993 to 1997.

Did you know Peter Willats? He and my sister are very good friends.

Anne

 

[Minniespal]

No, I think I have read a couple of research papers that he has written though.

 

[ducklite]

No, I think I have read a couple of research papers that he has written though.

My sister co-wrote some papers with him. I believe they are working on another project together that should be published next year sometime.

Anne

 

[ducklite]

No, I think I have read a couple of research papers that he has written though.

My sister co-wrote some papers with him. I believe they are working on another project together that should be published next year sometime.

Anne

 

[Minniespal]

My sister co-wrote some papers with him. I believe they are working on another project together that should be published next year sometime.

Anne

Excellent ~ I will keep a look out for them

 

[#1MMFan]

I'm not over the East coast very often. I'm more of a west of scotland person. Ah well, looks like I started something here, tho!

 

[Cass]

I would have accepted the cash and thanked them profusely, insisting this is the last time they should ever do anything like this, that it is no trouble at all to keep an eye on their home andno payment is ever necessary again.