Today, after mowing my neighbor's lawn for 3 years for free without being asked to, he finally came out while I was in the middle of it. Expecting a "Thank you" or some cash, he instead said, "You missed a spot" and walked back inside. FML
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Hey Guys. A lot of you have been asking why I mowed this neighbors lawn. Well, for one the person living there is an older person and while they probably could do it themselves, I don't think they should have to. My other reason for it, is that I mow the houses on the right, and left of it for pay. I find it more convenient to just mow all three of them across at once.
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annie_nk 22
Yeah, I'd stop mowing his lawn after that.
Miss_Klutzie 28
I really hope you're not continuing the free service ._.
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Comments (133)
SterreError 11
What a dick
epicwaffles 7
Did... did you fix it?
chanta24 10
Why'd you do it in the first place? It's nice but a little strange...
ohioain 18
This is exactly what I was going to post. It's so true
smc3106 25
The neighbor is, probably, older or disabled and unable to do it. I commend your generosity, OP.
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It could be that the neighbor already hired someone else to do the job, and that OP was mistaken as the worker...
CallMeWindSock 24
OP should've made a business agreement with their his neighbor from the start.
ajh557 22
No op deserves it, if your going to do something nice for someone without them asking you to do it it's wrong to expect an award, the guy was probably joking with op anyway
annie_nk 22
Yeah, I'd stop mowing his lawn after that.
Sir_ND_Pity 35
2 - I think OP should make one last go at it, but wait until the grass is tall-ish. They can then proceed to mow part of it, preferably into a picture or phrase (take your pick), and then leave it as is for the ungrateful neighbor to enjoy :D
annie_nk 22
I like the way you think, sir.
Helldemon 32
I was going to agree with annie but I think I like sir's more haha :D
lulu889x 22
that's a perfect idea!
IHATEFMYLIFE 26
15 Haha I was just thinking the same thing. Next time OP can mow a "penis" into his neighbors lawn or maybe even "you're welcome" works too. Then we'll see if the prick ever comes out to say that you missed a spot again. What an ungrateful dick you have for a neighbor. Definitely FYL OP.
SwaggCapone 11
I'd put the deck all the way down and then go ask if I missed a spot
Miss_Klutzie 28
I really hope you're not continuing the free service ._.
persianninja 23
Yeah OP you should stop he doesn't deserve your charity
chocokreamzz 4
Just stop mowing his lawn if he's not going to appreciate a neighborly gesture like that
justindrew14 29
five bucks a min
luhar 7
Did you stop mowing his lawn? I would
summerguy97 16
Why have you been mowing his lawn for all this time without him asking? Did you just offer or did you just decide to spontaneously mow his lawn after you were done with yours?
IStoleTheCookies 16
My neighbour used to trim our hedge for us. Because they were joined, so when he finished his side he'd just trim our part too. But we made him tea and bought him beers as a thank you now, being rude will get you nowhere.
CrissyyyS2 22
I would help my neighbor with groceries if I see them carrying too much and might need help. They thank me and when they bake goodies I get an invite (: It also feels good to help them out since we're neighbors and all.
Ameel_fml 19
Since lawn in on someone's property, it seems strange to me that the OP wouldn't have at least asked the neighbor if he/she could do it. As generous as it might be, wouldn't that still be trespassing? I mean, I wouldn't want some random neighbor taking it upon themselves to mow my lawn without my permission.
abbypoo 11
My neighbor used to mow our lawn without asking. It pissed me off because a) I enjoy mowing the lawn b) he would set his lawnmower to the lowest setting and leave bald spots all over c) we had to look at his nasty ass w/o a shirt on d) he would destroy anything in our yard not picked up. Not saying OP is a bad mower, but not everyone is down with not being asked. This went on for an entire year before my husband & I mustered up the courage (and tact) to get him to stop. My lawn still has bald spots.
Willibobs 33
It really pissed you off but it took you a year to tell him? I don't get that mentality at all!...
SweetJTBR 22
I get generosity and all, but why would you do such a nice thing for such a terrible person? o-o
IStoleTheCookies 16
"Terrible" is a bit far, the neighbour is just rude and unappreciative.
RockinRoyaltyxD 13
I think that's what we call a terrible person...
IStoleTheCookies 16
^ I don't agree
jamnglamgirlie 17
I'm sorry that happened to you OP: (
gorjuzmel 10
You should have left the rest and let his ungrateful ass do his own lawns.