docsquid Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Last week our elderly neighbour collapsed at home. We went in to help him and he went to hospital to be checked out. This week he called me over to the fence when I was cleaning out the chicken house. He had bought us this lovely thank-you present. Isn't that fantastic? We give him a few eggs from time to time, and he always talks to the chooks over the fence. Now we have a chicken by our fireplace reminding us of our girls when we are sitting down in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 awwww, how thoughtful of him and of you for looking out for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Ahhh that's lovely - it si obviously a day for giving thoughtful chicken presents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 What a kind thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 How lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 That's really sweet of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 what a lovely present, how nice of him. Sounds like good neighbours, both of you BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 He has been a neighbour for over 30 years. His wife died last year, and he's not in the best of health, so we look out for him. He has had various heart problems, by-pass surgery and is diabetic. We have had to call the ambulance twice for him in the last 6 months when he's had a funny turn. I was bowled over by him thinking of us! He obviously likes our little chickens, as do all our neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 He is lucky to have such lovely kind neighbours, when my parents were alive they lived some distance away and it was lovley to know that they had good neighbours who would help in an emergency. It is a lovely present that he gave you. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Yes, good neighbours can make all the difference to someone continuing to live on their own. It's cheering to hear a good news story like this - and what a lovely present, glad he appreciates all that you do for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 You deserve it Docsquid for being a great neighbour. It is lovely getting little presents when you do something for people but I do get all embarassed when they spend money on you when you do something for nothing. Well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 You deserve it Docsquid for being a great neighbour. Agree, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Pride of place Well done for helping him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Very warming story Doc, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 oh how lovely, all I ever get is choccies, very nice but does nothing for my waistline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I saw you post about this on FB, it is so lovely. How sweet, your chooks and your friendship must really mean a lot to him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 I saw you post about this on FB, it is so lovely. How sweet, your chooks and your friendship must really mean a lot to him . Thank you. Yes, I think he really likes the chickens. He lost both his cats and then his wife in quick succession. He feeds our cats in his garden sometimes - we don't mind as he enjoys it. He is always talking to the chickens over the fence We are very lucky with our neighbours as they all like the chickens. I dread to think what might happen if he decides to move away (maybe to be nearer his son) and sells the house as we could get somebody who objects to them. We have thought about buying the house ourselves if he moves, and letting it out, so at least the occupants couldn't object as they'd be our tenants! In the meantime, we're so happy that he's still there, still enjoying our little chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
