Practice What You Preach
Yesterday, just before dark, I committed a cardinal sin. I heard my neighbor's wife yelling for help and I went out to see what was wrong.About the same time she came running out the house with her husband in close pursuit. He got hold of her hair and pulled her to the ground. By then I was over the 1 meter fence and dragged him off her. He took a pot shot at me and missed but I did not. I thought he was hysterical and gave him a good smack with the open hand; not too hard though.
She went back into the house to calm the children and I left the fuming husband in the backyard; going out by the front gate this time. I could hear them arguing until late night.
A bit earlier today I went out to the backyard and saw them sitting under the tree, next to the fence, cooing like doves. I greeted but got no response and after showing my weekly garden help what I want done, I went back into the house.
After a while I was called to the fence by his wife, sporting a bruise on the cheek, telling me what a pig I am and that her husband said that if I don’t apologize, he will lay a case of assault against me.
This does not sit well with my own words of just a few days ago. Do I practice what I preach or do I apologize when I am not really sorry at all? If I don’t, it is going to be hours in the police station and days wasted in court.
Why can’t I just mind my own business? I think next time I must sell tickets to the other neighbors for a ring side view of the fight.
Have a great day and try not to fight.
Comments (73)
I don't think you should apologize...they should... for disturbing their neighbors! Shame on them...
Enjoy your day, my hero friend.
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I think it is more a case of Love thy neighbor and not his wife.
I should have left her at his mercy but he was hitting her with the fist. I would have been very upset with myself today had I done nothing.
I have one of those. I inherited it 30 years ago but It had not been fired for the best of 50 years. I'd be too scared to use it; it is bound to explode in my face. The ammo is probably no good as well.
But I have a very nice .22 hunting rifle with a telescopic sight that needs a bit of polishing. I wonder if that will do?
I don't think I did something wrong either but technically I was trespassing as well. My lawyer suggest that I apologize and hope that is all that is required.
Yes, it is called a schwissenzug. I think that is the way it is spelled. Have not read any chess books for 40 years. It refers to an unexpected intermediate move.
My lawyer advised against it. She has a good bruise on the cheek and as they are two and I am one I may just end up in the dock for assaulting her as well.
No need for that. The fella was on top and did not need any help. The way they are cooing at each other today, maybe it was just part of their foreplay.
These are the things happening here. I should not have interfered. It is so stupid.
mmmm I could now go after you all these years later for assaulting my ex
Just ask whether her hubby wanted rolled up hand instead of flat hand anything to oblige
I don't see this as a topic that will solicit too much debate bit it happened alright. And it was not the first time either. Only other times she did not shout for help and it did not spill out the house before.
defense. You did the right thing imho.
I reckon it will be best to play hardball and call his bluff. If he does report me, I will take my chances in court. I think under the circumstances I may just get off with a small fine or a suspended sentence if found guilty.
I don't mean you with that Cat. If ever anyone would hit me, I would appreciate help and make sure he never laid a finger on me again.
In school we were taught that an hysterical person should be smacked or splashed with a glass of cold water. However it was pointed out that a smack was more practical as it does not require dry clothes afterwards.
your story reminds of this one; about 15 years ago a fight broke out between husband and wife, he was beating her badly, another neighbor called the police, the police officer tried to stopped this madness, then, the man and the woman attacked the police officer, he called for back-up, and both, husband and wife were arrested for agression against a police officer. True Story.
Next time I won't lift a finger until she is half dead. But what amazes me most is how easy this old man cleared a one meter fence. Two hands on the fence and over I went.
I have no time for a man who hit his wife. A man has hands to work with and by hitting his wife he can hurt his hands. A woman should be kicked.
Jokes aside, I saw that too; about 40 years ago, at a popular beach, a drunk guy hit his equally drunk wife to the ground and then kicked her twice before some of the other men got hold of him. He needed medical attention afterwards and nobody could remember who was involved.
No, I was the stupid one here. But it happened so fast I did not even think for a minute.
This one had me in stitches lol...
I simply cannot believe how stupid people can be. My neighbours also fight basically every friday night after they had a barbeque and boozing session. Then the dogs keep me awake till about 2 in the morning. Easter Saterday morning I through a stone and smashed the their bathroom window. But did not mean to. It was supposed to land on their roof. Needless to say, I sat very quite behind the wall and almost froze me buns off
when a man and a woman are fighting
they will turn against the ones trying to stop the fight
the best thing is to call the police, let them have it
After yesterday I can well believe it. I was really stupid.
Quite frankly Ii don't think anything will come of this. He won't go to the police and if he does I'll give it my best shot.