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New neighbors brought us a rice casserole and a jar of pickles. Is there an explanation?

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March 09, 2019, 08:17 PM
frayedends
New neighbors brought us a rice casserole and a jar of pickles. Is there an explanation?
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Originally posted by Ozarkwoods:
They brought the casserole for a meal moving can take time and wanted you to not worry about having to make a meal. Just guessing maybe home made pickles. Take it as a kind gesture. A thank you card telling how much it meant to receive their gift. Good neighbors make it so much easier to live in an area.


I know why we got the casserole. I mentioned in my last post they were not homemade.



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March 09, 2019, 08:29 PM
mojojojo
My wife says you should just relish the gift Big Grin


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March 09, 2019, 08:36 PM
frayedends
quote:
Originally posted by mojojojo:
My wife says you should just relish the gift Big Grin


Big Grin



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March 09, 2019, 08:39 PM
Balzé Halzé
I guess you just look like a pickle eater. Razz


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March 09, 2019, 08:46 PM
bald1
It's been many years since we moved anywhere. But back in the day we seemed to move every two to three years courtesy of Uncle Sam. It was always traditional for neighbors to welcome the newbies with a gift of some food. The notion was that while unpacking and getting settled in, preparing a decent meal was going to be a challenge so a gift of a dish or two was always deemed generous and welcomed. It also served to facilitate introductions. Nice all the way around. Smile


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March 09, 2019, 08:49 PM
Gustofer
When I moved in my neighbors brought over a loaf of homemade bread and a dozen fresh eggs.

Nice folks, and a nice gesture.


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March 09, 2019, 08:54 PM
PorterN
What brand of pickles? That could be a compliment or an insult...



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March 09, 2019, 09:07 PM
scsigs
I don't see it as anything other than the pickles being part of the meal.
March 09, 2019, 09:36 PM
TXJIM
They are swingers. The pickles are a secret sign letting you know they are open to getting to know you better. Unless you are into that sort of thing, and if you were you would already understand the pickle thing, I wouldn't make any prolonged eye contact or wear anything tight when you return the casserole dish Eek


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March 09, 2019, 09:40 PM
LS1 GTO
Yup, he's in a real pickle now.





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March 09, 2019, 09:48 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
I walked over to our newest neighbor on moving day with a nice bottle of red wine and a "Welcome To The Neighborhood" only to be told by the wife that "We don't drink". Took a while to get past that.


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March 09, 2019, 10:21 PM
arfmel
When we moved in, the neighbors sent their dog over to fertilize my yard.
March 09, 2019, 10:25 PM
jimmy123x
They're trying to poison you!!!!!!!!!!!
March 09, 2019, 10:26 PM
cas
Maybe they hate pickles and just wanted to get rid of them.


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March 09, 2019, 10:27 PM
mbinky
The fact that neighbors even acknowledge one an other in this day and age is in and of itself a feat. Congratulations and enjoy the casserole.
March 09, 2019, 11:20 PM
jhe888
I always send hookers and blow.



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March 10, 2019, 01:27 AM
medic451
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Originally posted by jhe888:
I always send hookers and blow.

Send me your address, Im gonna buy the house next door...


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March 10, 2019, 05:28 AM
ulsterman
When we first moved into our home, our neighbors welcomed us with what they had. It was from the heart. A loaf of homemade bread and a couple of jars of canned pork. Canned applesauce and tomatoes. Fresh eggs and a bag of walnuts. It was always given along with a handshake and a hug.
March 10, 2019, 05:40 AM
kz1000
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couple of jars of canned pork


Huh? Are the cans in jars? Razz


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March 10, 2019, 06:00 AM
ulsterman
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Originally posted by kz1000:
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couple of jars of canned pork


Huh? Are the cans in jars? Razz


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