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Miss, Mrs. or Mr. Anonymous left this comment on my last entry about the fire at our neighbor's house...........  

"Why would even think of chasing after fire trucks? They need to do thier job. Not be bothered by nosy neihgbors!!!! It wasnt your business, leave the work to the firemen. "

My answer to that would be that we are fortunate enough to live in a rural area where folks look out for each other and care about our neighbors!  As I mentioned the owner had moved and we had talked with him about keeping an eye on the place for him as he was not there full time anymore.  We were absolutely the only people that had a contact number for him or even knew where he was living now.  He is not the type of guy to have a lot of close friends, but we had gotten to know him pretty well and enjoy visiting back and forth.  Hubby has helped him move farm equipment from field to field and such and he has helped us move big bales of hay for our critters.  Just generally neighborly exchanges.  I also know his sister from going to school together( many years ago now).   Under other circumstances, I would agree that people should not bother firemen, policemen, or other emergency workers..............however, I would ask you if your house was burning, wouldn't you like for someome to supply your contact information or at least try to let you know of the situation? 

I know I sure would hope there was a caring neighbor, not a nosey one, that would take the time to help out!

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Yesterday was such a nice day here, but, I was not able to be outdoors much enjoying it.  I baked a batch of cinnamon rolls and had lots of laundry to catch up on, I don't think I had done any all last week!  Today was almost as nice.  I baked 2 pies this morning and then did go outside this afternoon.  This was the first time in a long time I was able to do a couple of extra things outdoors.  For a long time any spare time was spent getting ready for the Nativity.  I put up a hay feeder for the goats and got the extension cord put up and the tank moved to use the stock tank heater the rest of the winter.  For hay feeders, I like to wire a hog panel or piece of one, to the outside of the fence.  That way it is easy to fill from the outside and the goats can pull it through the fence.  It works great!

Last evening we went to my cousin's home for our little family (my Dad's side) get together.  We had a nice meal, sandwiches and salads, and lots of snacky things everyone wanted to get rid of after Christmas! 

I can hardly believe that tomorrow is New Years Eve........wow.  We do not usually do anything special and have no plans for this year.  A couple of years ago we had 2-3 couples over for chili and visiting, that was kind of fun.  Maybe we should have planned something this year, but I am tired!

Speaking of tired, it is almost midnight and I think I should be in bed!

Country Blessings,

Marilyn~at Heritage Hill Homestead

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{ 03:34, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 } { Posted by sassyfras }

Don't you just love anonymous.................I would love for my friends next door to check on my house. What if someone was hurt and someone needed the children taken care of, or someone to call family. i would be more hurt and as far as the fire dept. around here when no ones home they ask the people next door the info......and who would get in their way...I don't think any of us would.

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{ 07:56, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 } { Posted by Bonnie }

Great reply Marilyn, you put it much nicer than I would have. YOU can be my "nosey" neighbor any time!!!!

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{ 12:14, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 } { Posted by Schatzi }

I'm with you...I would sure want a neighbour like you in the case of an emergency....takes all kinds to make the world go around and unfortunately, it sometimes the "not so nice" visit us as well....I have experienced the "anonymous" myself this season. But thankfully after venting on my blog, I deleted it because it really didn't matter and I didn't need to justify myself to this person (whomever they were)...plus I needed to feel sorry for them as they obviously "didn't get it" and were having their own issues with family.

So, your post was great!

Have a Happy New Year!

Connie

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{ 03:21, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

In town, if you didn't know the person and were just being nosey, then I guess I would agree with Anonymous. But I read the same post and I heard in in that you were concerned for the neighbor and the house that was vacant. Like you said, when you live in the rural country, you look out for each other.

When we lived in the country, if we saw a truck such as that go by, we would have hopped in the car to check on the neighbors as well. You didn't do anything wrong!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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{ 01:23, Thursday, January 1, 2009 } { Posted by HomeMom }

You're a good friend and good neighbor; that's what Christian love is all about! Love in action; that's the way to be Christ-like.

Blessings to you in 2009!
Jennie

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{ 06:36, Thursday, January 1, 2009 } { Posted by slittlefox }

Seems to me anonymous is a hiding name. I've had those anonymous messages, and don't they beat all? They are generally very negative and judgmental types, without the courage to use their names, and without bothering to understand what is being said. That's why I think they hide behind anonymous name. But you gave a great answer.

BTW, I never, for one moment, thought you were chasing a fire truck, for heaven's sake, when I read your blog. I was thinking you were a caring neighbor - one I'd like to have around me as well....

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{ 09:13, Thursday, January 1, 2009 } { Posted by cradtke }

We do the ssame thing with the hayfeeder for our goats except ours is in their pen in the barn. They are such big babies, they refuse to leave the barn on cold days, LOL. So Rich finally closed the door so the barn stays a bit warmer for the chickens and rabbits.
It's sad that ppl have to leave such negative comments. I never thought you were chasing a firetruck when I read your blog. Seemed to me you were being a concerned neighbor. You can be my "nosey" neighbor anytime!
Carol