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BigDaddyDave · 04-14-2008, 03:13 PM

I spent 3 hours washing and waxing my truck Saturday. I went inside to grab something to drink,and i hear this noise outside, my neighbor is pushing her lawn mower between our houses,blowing grass all over my truck! There is grass inside on my new floor mats,all over the seat,dash etc.All of the windows are screwed up,i just about lost it. I looked at the mess for about 2 seconds,then said the heck with it and went inside. Rant Off.

***Liz*** · 04-14-2008, 03:30 PM

Thats just rude no matter what. Did you ask her to come over and clean it yet? I would definitely talk to them, calmly (at least at first) and explain all the damage she did by being inconsiderate. It all depends on if yall are friends to how I would handle it.

Cyclone44 · 04-14-2008, 03:36 PM

That happend to me once when I lived in a apartment and the owner was mowing the grass, I told him to ask me to move my truck before he mows next time....People just do not care about your stuff, I would never even think about doing that to somebody....Shorty after that someone left the water running wide open for 3 weeks on the spicket that he pays for...He was more ticked then I was...

sorry to hear about your problem...

70GMCer · 04-14-2008, 03:39 PM

Same thing going down the road and you see people cutting their grass at the edge of the road, with the discharged aiming right into the street. Throwing grass, rocks, etc.

Pees me off every time I see this. And in their mind, they are not doing anything wrong.....

GRIMSS · 04-14-2008, 04:01 PM

Been there, done that. I even hate blowing grass away from thier cars when the wind blows it back at them. And thier cars are faided junk.

But not them, i keep my truck shining and they take off across thier crap gravel drive with the deck down pointing right toward my stuff.

ChevLoRay · 04-14-2008, 04:04 PM

For us, it's an object to be idolized and pampered. To others, it's just an old truck. It's always nice to be noticed when we drive 'em. To encounter those who just don't understand the obsession (and it is an obsession), we just don't tolerate them very well, do we?

Shame on the Lawn Lady!!

jamon8 · 04-14-2008, 04:08 PM

I learned as a car salesman that you can say whatever you want as long as you smile

try it

I bet that person that did that to your truck has a collection of floor mat decorations

ie wrappers cans ect

sometimes people also get mad because they drive store bought goods and you drive a classic

**special-K** · 04-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Just another dose of thoughtless.Prolly never even ocurred that it could be a problem.Some people can`t understand why we even wash vehicles let alone cherish one...car/truck/new/old.

elektrik · 04-14-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

I spent 3 hours washing and waxing my truck Saturday. I went inside to grab something to drink,and i hear this noise outside, my neighbor is pushing her lawn mower between our houses,blowing grass all over my truck! There is grass inside on my new floor mats,all over the seat,dash etc.All of the windows are screwed up,i just about lost it. I looked at the mess for about 2 seconds,then said the heck with it and went inside. Rant Off.

Silly Dave-this could have easily been solved with some quick thinking. Realizing that I would have to wash all the grass of my newly cleaned truck, I'd quickly close all the windows, grab the garden hose and THOROUGHLY spray water over the entire area, being extremely generous in hosing off the ENTIRE surrounding area, as to ensure complete cleaning of the mats, truck and any possible innocent bystanders who happen to mowing their lawn ;-)

killer71 · 04-14-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrik

Silly Dave-this could have easily been solved with some quick thinking. Realizing that I would have to wash all the grass of my newly cleaned truck, I'd quickly close all the windows, grab the garden hose and THOROUGHLY spray water over the entire area, being extremely generous in hosing off the ENTIRE surrounding area, as to ensure complete cleaning of the mats, truck and any possible innocent bystanders who happen to mowing their lawn ;-)

i agree if she can spray your truck with grass then you should be able to hose her lawn mower and the person pushin it!

Riveted1 · 04-14-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elektrik

Silly Dave-this could have easily been solved with some quick thinking. Realizing that I would have to wash all the grass of my newly cleaned truck, I'd quickly close all the windows, grab the garden hose and THOROUGHLY spray water over the entire area, being extremely generous in hosing off the ENTIRE surrounding area, as to ensure complete cleaning of the mats, truck and any possible innocent bystanders who happen to mowing their lawn ;-)

Unfortunately in this day and age, I think that could be called assault. Would be funny as hell though!

So did you talk to her yet?

elektrik · 04-17-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Unfortunately in this day and age, I think that could be called assault. Would be funny as hell though!

So did you talk to her yet?

No no! I'm not advocating any sort of violence at all, I'm merely stating that he should thoroughly wash the area-if the water happens to accidentally hit the person mowing the lawn, then that would be of course, tragic but completely unplanned.

***Nevermind, I read the "resolution". Dave, she probably couldn't even *see* your truck if she's that old ;-)

PanelDeland · 04-14-2008, 08:29 PM

I can think of a cure.it's not cheap and it's not a new idea.In fact it's an old adage.

"Good fences make good neighbors"

chevychase · 04-14-2008, 08:59 PM

I live in a gated community with an association that takes care of the lawn maintenance. The yard is always nice, but my shiny paint always has dried up grass embedded in it!

1tonblaze · 04-14-2008, 09:14 PM

Have had the same problem in the ally way where my work shop is in down town westminster . the old man across the street likes to mow his rocks with a little bit of grass growing in it stright at my everyday truck got some pretty good size rock chips in the paint from him

imholte · 04-14-2008, 09:26 PM

I once drove past (45mph) a person that was mowing right next to the road. Their mower threw a rock right into my windshield and cracked it. I kept going cause I knew there was no way I could prove it.

HoupPhotography · 04-14-2008, 09:35 PM

My theory, She did it on purpose and wanted you to tell her to clean it off in her bikini..... She's trying to get to know you a little better.

eightbanger · 04-14-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

My theory, She did it on purpose and wanted you to tell her to clean it off in her bikini..... She's trying to get to know you a little better.

Yeah, maybe she wants you to mow her grass if you know what I mean? nudge, nudge,wink, wink.

HoupPhotography · 04-14-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eightbanger

Yeah, maybe she wants you to mow her grass if you know what I mean? nudge, nudge,wink, wink.

That's funny right there!!

FYI: If she ask's you to "mow her lawn" don't show up with a weed wacker......

ChevLoRay · 04-14-2008, 10:37 PM

....what else would you call "it"....if you know what I mean?

Richard H. · 04-14-2008, 11:04 PM

Hey get off my wifes back! Oh wait , you're in North Carolina.. wrong woman.

Premium72 · 04-15-2008, 05:06 PM

DAMAGE??.. unlesss she was moewn rocks into your ride,. id say blow it out and get the F over it. people are incosiderate these days, goin over an shown your ass about some dirt an grass on your truck is not going to change them. just lay some thick black out it font of thier driveway and get over it.

elektrik · 04-17-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Premium72

DAMAGE??.. unlesss she was moewn rocks into your ride,. id say blow it out and get the F over it. people are incosiderate these days, goin over an shown your ass about some dirt an grass on your truck is not going to change them. just lay some thick black out it font of thier driveway and get over it.

Wow, try Decaf next time

BigDaddyDave · 04-15-2008, 10:34 PM

Update. I started to go over to my neighbors house,but after thinking it over for awhile,i decided not to. The lady is old,and she has always been a very good neighbor to us.I told my wife that one of these days we will be her age i hope, so from now on i will just move my truck before she mows,or i will mow that part of her yard when i mow mine.If everyone would just walk away from a situation for only a few minutes,so much trouble could be avoided. When i was young,i would have been on her doorstep so fast,maybe wisdom does come with age.

70' GMC · 04-15-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

Update. I started to go over to my neighbors house,but after thinking it over for awhile,i decided not to. The lady is old,and she has always been a very good neighbor to us.I told my wife that one of these days we will be her age i hope, so from now on i will just move my truck before she mows,or i will mow that part of her yard when i mow mine.If everyone would just walk away from a situation for only a few minutes,so much trouble could be avoided. When i was young,i would have been on her doorstep so fast,maybe wisdom does come with age.

Whats even funnier is that she is old and I sure would no want her washin my vehicle like yall mentioned. I don't think I would want her wrinkles messin up the wax.

Since she is old why don't you mow the yard for her anyhow???

04-14-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	This is a rant! I spent 3 hours washing and waxing my truck Saturday. I went inside to grab something to drink,and i hear this noise outside, my neighbor is pushing her lawn mower between our houses,blowing grass all over my truck! There is grass inside on my new floor mats,all over the seat,dash etc.All of the windows are screwed up,i just about lost it. I looked at the mess for about 2 seconds,then said the heck with it and went inside. Rant Off. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

04-14-2008, 03:30 PM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,745	Re: This is a rant! Thats just rude no matter what. Did you ask her to come over and clean it yet? I would definitely talk to them, calmly (at least at first) and explain all the damage she did by being inconsiderate. It all depends on if yall are friends to how I would handle it.

04-14-2008, 03:36 PM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: This is a rant! That happend to me once when I lived in a apartment and the owner was mowing the grass, I told him to ask me to move my truck before he mows next time....People just do not care about your stuff, I would never even think about doing that to somebody....Shorty after that someone left the water running wide open for 3 weeks on the spicket that he pays for...He was more ticked then I was... sorry to hear about your problem...

04-14-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: This is a rant! Same thing going down the road and you see people cutting their grass at the edge of the road, with the discharged aiming right into the street. Throwing grass, rocks, etc. Pees me off every time I see this. And in their mind, they are not doing anything wrong..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

04-14-2008, 04:01 PM	#5
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: This is a rant! Been there, done that. I even hate blowing grass away from thier cars when the wind blows it back at them. And thier cars are faided junk. But not them, i keep my truck shining and they take off across thier crap gravel drive with the deck down pointing right toward my stuff. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: This is a rant! For us, it's an object to be idolized and pampered. To others, it's just an old truck. It's always nice to be noticed when we drive 'em. To encounter those who just don't understand the obsession (and it is an obsession), we just don't tolerate them very well, do we? Shame on the Lawn Lady!! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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jamon8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern Il Posts: 335	Re: This is a rant! I learned as a car salesman that you can say whatever you want as long as you smile try it I bet that person that did that to your truck has a collection of floor mat decorations ie wrappers cans ect sometimes people also get mad because they drive store bought goods and you drive a classic

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1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: This is a rant! Have had the same problem in the ally way where my work shop is in down town westminster . the old man across the street likes to mow his rocks with a little bit of grass growing in it stright at my everyday truck got some pretty good size rock chips in the paint from him __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

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imholte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	Re: This is a rant! I once drove past (45mph) a person that was mowing right next to the road. Their mower threw a rock right into my windshield and cracked it. I kept going cause I knew there was no way I could prove it. __________________ 72' Custom10 4wd 350: Daily Driver

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HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: This is a rant! My theory, She did it on purpose and wanted you to tell her to clean it off in her bikini..... She's trying to get to know you a little better. __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

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04-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#22
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: This is a rant! DAMAGE??.. unlesss she was moewn rocks into your ride,. id say blow it out and get the F over it. people are incosiderate these days, goin over an shown your ass about some dirt an grass on your truck is not going to change them. just lay some thick black out it font of thier driveway and get over it. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

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BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: This is a rant! Update. I started to go over to my neighbors house,but after thinking it over for awhile,i decided not to. The lady is old,and she has always been a very good neighbor to us.I told my wife that one of these days we will be her age i hope, so from now on i will just move my truck before she mows,or i will mow that part of her yard when i mow mine.If everyone would just walk away from a situation for only a few minutes,so much trouble could be avoided. When i was young,i would have been on her doorstep so fast,maybe wisdom does come with age. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

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