Who's Who

Well, most of my neighbors have moved, due to the recession. Of course, most of them bought houses knowing they might not be able to make payments. But that's another story. I used to be the neighbor who waited to for newbies to introduce themselves. Apparently, however, I have become the neighbor who welcomes everybody into their new homes even before they are completely moved in. It's kind of fun, I must say.

I'm never very anxious to get to know any new neighbors in our neighborhood. I am friendly and outgoing but also respect their privacy and know how time consuming it can be to organize a new home. I generally wait and eventually will see the new neighbor outside and chat with them. When we moved into our house, 35 years ago, some neighbors were very friendly and brought food over to say hello. Others didn't and that was fine. We connected moreso with neighbors who were closer to our age and had kids.

I am reserved, believe it or not. On one side we have basically a revolving door of renters. Hubby is pretty friendly with the guy next door, but I would just as soon hide in my house most of the time.

i don't bake cookies or anything, but i do like to welcome new people when they move onto my floor in my building. i must say that i have some great neighbors. i like to go and knock on the day and welcome them to the 7th floor. i guess i am the welcome wagon without the treats

Great. I like your attitude. I also like you. Active participation with the neighbors. Neighbor is our community, which is nearby.

hey there. I think its wonderful that you have had such an active role in your neighbourhood. The days of mixing with and being friends with people living close by seem to be numbered. As a child I knew all my neighbours and would often pop round to other peoples houses. Now maybe because people are moving more frequently, we are told by the media to be wary of new 'strangers' we are loosing that sense of community. Certainly for me I only know the two people that live below me. People here seems to keep to themselves and prefer it that way. I have no idea what the other neighbours are like. I see them and know them by face only. I think it is a shame really as there are so many benefits to having a good community spirit. Never mind I will keep on smiling at them, maybe I will stop and say hello. Maybe all it needs is one person to make that effort...