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New neighbors brought us a rice casserole and a jar of pickles. Is there an explanation?
March 10, 2019, 06:17 AM
zoom6zoomNew neighbors brought us a rice casserole and a jar of pickles. Is there an explanation?
whatever you do, just don't google "pickle surprise" to try and find an explanation.
I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. March 10, 2019, 06:27 AM
clubleaf206They’ve watched too many episodes of Barnwood Builders? Seriously, I agree with what ulsterman said, it is a nice gesture of what they had available. It isn’t like they gave you a half eaten lemon meringue pie, or something.
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March 10, 2019, 06:34 AM
BassamaticSounds like nice people to me.
.....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. March 10, 2019, 06:56 AM
frayedendsquote:
Originally posted by frayedends:
We are somewhat perplexed. We met our new neighbors yesterday. They came to visit us as we have been moving into the new house for a few days. It was a bit hectic as they had their 2 small children with them.
Anyhow, the handed us a casserole and told us what it was and then handed us a jar of pickles with no explanation. We started chatting about stuff, usual pleasantries and then they were on their way. We hardly even realized they gave us pickles. The rice casserole had chicken and cut up veggies, corn, carrots, peas. We were happy to get some homemade food. But I can see no way pickles goes with it.
So are they just being funny, or is there maybe some custom behind the pickles that I don't know?
These go to eleven.
March 10, 2019, 06:57 AM
frayedendsquote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
In some cultures, pickles are a traditional housewarming gift.
Interesting. I couldn’t find any info in my searches.
These go to eleven.
March 10, 2019, 07:04 AM
blueyeSounds like they were casing your joint.
March 10, 2019, 07:26 AM
45 CalCount your blessing for good neighbors.
Renters move in around me always want to borrow my stuff,and I get right on their shit list.
March 10, 2019, 07:44 AM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
When we moved in, the neighbors sent their dog over to fertilize my yard.
. Sig Forum house warming.
March 10, 2019, 08:03 AM
Chris42I wouldn’t read too deep into it.
A gift from new neighbors. “Starting off on the right foot” as it were.
Had a new neighbor years ago. He had the smallest yard in the neighbor hood, came from the city. He decided it was alright to drive through my yard to get to his for moving in. I had yet to meet him or the family. We never got along after that.
These people are saying “Hi”. You’ll find out after some time whether they are you best neighbors or the strangest people in the neighborhood. I would assume the first is true.
March 10, 2019, 08:12 AM
RAMIUSCasserole and pickles?
They’re probably insulting your sexuality.
You should report them or something.
March 10, 2019, 10:49 AM
cne32507quote:
Originally posted by frayedends:
The rice casserole had chicken and cut up veggies, corn, carrots, peas.
Arroz con Pollo or Paella? Sounds like a chicken Paella. How was it?
March 10, 2019, 10:58 AM
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March 10, 2019, 11:01 AM
bigeinkcmoAround these parts we call those nice neighbors.
March 10, 2019, 03:38 PM
akcopnfbksquote:
Originally posted by 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
LOL! THIS!! Also, check for lawn gnomes when you return the dish....then you'll know for sure....
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March 10, 2019, 03:54 PM
tatortodd The pickles aid in preserving the kidneys for the kidney harvest you've been managing to avoid despite our many, many predictions. It's all part of the plan.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. March 10, 2019, 04:06 PM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by bigeinkcmo:
Around these parts we call those nice neighbors.
Obviously it's meant as a nice gesture to welcome new neighbors. But come on, a jar of pickles is an odd welcoming gift.
Now, if they had presented to him some Maille cornichons, that'd be a different story.
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March 10, 2019, 04:43 PM
az4783054I'd rather have neighbors bring us a token welcoming gift than immediately start asking to borrow something or baby sit their kids.
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March 10, 2019, 06:27 PM
SigM4Something in the air, the neighbor’s shipment of pickle flavored sunflower seeds showed up on our doorstep today.
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Complacency sucks… March 10, 2019, 06:33 PM
SIG228Are they Mormons?
March 10, 2019, 06:34 PM
Maui19Some funny chit in here. Parabellum wins by a landslide however.
Frayedends, I miss your home construction thread. It is time to buy some new land and build another house.