A nice stroll around the neighborhood.

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I was in a reflective mood this morning as I was walking Matilda (my pet dingo) around the local neighborhood.
I have come to know many people from around here, It is a diverse neighborhood with many born from other parts of the world now settled here, most are friendly souls and well others, I am best to stay clear from. There are widows and widowers, divorcees, singles, married, and others just starting out in a relationship that live nearby.
Some are nurses, photographers, retired, office workers, sales people, computer experts, builders, and so forth, all living in the same area.
The houses are all so different, some are two even three stories high, others have a pool in the back yard, and some are long, whilst others are decorated to reflect that person’s personality. Of course there are a couple of blocks of units and not forgetting an elderly person’s villa.
Occasionally, some would gather at the front yard of one persons place and they would just chat for hours, discussing the news of the day, and yes there were those that just liked to gossip and talk in circles, but they were normally the ones that lived in the old persons villa.
The weather was strange too, took a lot of getting used to, one moment it was as hot as an oven with your roast in it, the next day the ground was white with snow, this often caused confusion as no one knew what one day would bring to the next.
Everyone seemed to call each other by their nicknames and no one cared, I’m not sure if I know any of their first names either, but in general, all seemed to have an enjoyable time being in this neighborhood.
There was no Saturday night dances to go to, it seemed most took it in turns of hosting a group of others so they could share a drink or two and spin some yarns (tell jokes). There would be a different host nearly every night. It was great learning about people and where they had come from and how their country was different.
There were those that would just listen to stories and not say much if anything at all. It was thought that with time they would share, but ought not to be rushed into it.
As with every neighborhood, there were those that would meet just to gossip and spread innuendos about others, talk behind the backs of some. And of course there are the complainers, the ones that complained about the cost of bread, fuel, some would even complain about the time of day. Governments and authority seemed to be complained about most, it wasn’t as if we were all in a different situation. The rules of the day affect us all.
It was in general a good high spirited neighborhood, although at times I have seen some who crossed the road just because they saw someone they didn’t like walking towards them. Then there were those who thought that they were well liked, when in fact they were not.
Still I guess every neighborhood is similar to mine, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Some funny, some not, Some elderly that need looking after, others that we hoped would move away, Some kind and generous, some wise, just a mixture of everything.
I guess I should call my neighborhood my home. BUT I don’t,
Home is where the heart belongs and my heart doesn't belong to this neighborhood.
What’s the name of my neighborhood?
Why it’s CS of course.thumbs up cheers sigh
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NON
I'm not Irish, but from your comments I am green as green card.
frustrated
fotinia you are irish when you stay at my home.
The door is always open hug
Hello neighbors....HI SImmo.....Nice blog...teddybear
NOn....
we thought you were out getting a patent for the "Head of the Bed" idea of yours.
Hope you liked my designs.....cheers
Calli,
its always a lovely day when drop on by.
Hows the Horses, They seemed a bit frisky as Matilda and i walked past Earlier.....laugh thumbs up
Cant help but notice a lot of our community have passed on by, dropping in for a squiz (look) and going again.
wave
Dont be timid, have a drink while your here....cheers cheers
goodmorning neighbour. cheers
Evening Teddy, Just happen to walk outside for a smoke and saw you standing on the corner looking lonely, or maybe waiting for someone to show up. laugh thumbs up
fishing for something?? I'm not waiting for anyone.. besides she is at work right now... oops.
opps indeed.
How about a clue, Nth Hemisphere Europe, Travel by car or plane to meet if it went that far?
confused
So where does she work Teddy,dunno laugh wave
simmo, by plane would be adviced.

Zman... at her office rolling on the floor laughing
ok,
So in hours, how long would the plane be in the air?dunno
hopefully it would stay in the air untill we reach the airport laugh
thats good, we hope that too, But i asked how long in HOURS....rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
i guess that depends from what airport I would leave.. Since we ain't got a direct connection to it from brussels.. Looks like the best option would be to leave from paris.
Ooh Paris, that might suggest long haulconfused
Good morning, varied neighbourhood around here. wave Simmo, what about the fires in your "real" neighbourhood"? Hope you're all safe. handshake To everyone, have a good weekend and enjoy! wine
KN, Good Morning,wave
KNenagh
Welcome to the "hood" dear girl,
The fires here are at present under control again thanks to the many volunteer Fire Fighters...
The weather has cooled somewhat, and that has helped.
Dont be a stranger here, It seems a good neighborhood, only for some mugs thieving Zmans wheels of his "Jag" rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Ok teddy, which direction would you be heading if you left by plane from Paris?????
goodmorning KN

Simmo, I think they would head east.. but could be west.. depends if they take the long way around the world or the short one. Maybe A bit to the south as well. Or was it north??
Hi Teddy. save flight wave
Good to hear the fires are under control, it's terrible to be faced with loosing your home.
Sorry to hear about Zee's Jag, luckily no one would get the idea to steal anything of my car...dunno
One time I was in brussels.. installinga carradio in a friends car.. A van pulls up next to the car.. 5 guys jump out and start stealing the wheels... I yell at them... hey watcha doing???.. they told me ..shut up you take the radio at least let us take the wheels
Kn....
keep an eye out for the Obnoxious Oldies, thought i saw one lurking around here before, the think they can hide in the trees, but we know their there.....rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Teddy......
rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
And i believe that to be true.....rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
What did your mate end up doing??????rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
well he was in spain at that time.. brought a set of wheels with him from there.. he claims he found them. rolling on the floor laughing
uh oh Thanks for the warning Simmo, will do. Anyone nice plans for the weekend or are you staying in the neighbourhood? conversing
Teddy, with a sense of direction like that how do you ever get your truck to where it's supposed to be going, are you sure all these long hours you've been working haven't just been because you're going round in circles dunno laugh rolling on the floor laughing
Kn
Actually it was/is Australia Day today, We get to celebrate us being founded all those many years ago.
A bit like how the yanks celebrate Independence day, but without the aliens....
As for tonight (my time, 10:30pm as i write this)
about an hour and i'll be asleep, and tomorrow a day with my Grand daughter and and kids.
having a BBQ at the local park.thumbs up
their is nothing wrong with my sence of direction zman.. just don't want to make it to easy for you guys. rolling on the floor laughing
That sounds good, hope you had a nice day and enjoy tomorrow with your granddaughter and the family. BBQ's are good fun, looking forward to the summer already. smitten
Simmo, question is do we continue with the gently gently or shall I dust off the Rack -

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hahaha tff zman rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Zed...
look he has gone to his own neck of the woods to announce it,
I thought it be be better here.....rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Like a dog with a bone you said earlier.....
woof woof woof.....here we come Teddy....rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
Kn
So what are your plans for the weekend?
Anything fun happening in your street?
bouquet
just bring it on boys.. I'm ready for it.. rolling on the floor laughing
And you seem to be in fine form as well...rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing thumbs up thumbs up
Teddy, you know we love ya, we just want to make sure you are heading in the right direction, we dont want you getting lost on your way to meet her.....thumbs up cheers laugh
Hi Simmo, with all the rain here it doesn't sound as much fun as in your neighbourhood. sigh We have a birthday party tonight and heading out with a group of girls for a meal and some dancing afterwards. dancing
Kn
go have fun, dance the night away, have a great 'girlies' night out.....wink dancing hug
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