The idea started a while ago when Vikki and her friends decided it would be a good idea to try and get the whole street together for a few drinks so that everyone could get to know each other.
Everyone was asked to bring along some food and drink and it worked out pretty well: the rain stayed off (just), over half the street turned up (which gave us a good chance to talk about those who didn't), everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and there was heaps of food (cooked, uncooked, and overcooked) left over so I assume everyone had plenty to eat.
There was even talk of doing something similar again at some point in the future so it can probably be regarded as a success.
Definitely a good idea - a nice way to get to know your neighbours, and an excuse to drink beer all afternoon.
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Great idea. We have a similar thing coming up. Except it's all organised and stuff. National Neighbourhood Night Out. Our local civic association dropped a flyer off looking for people to host it on each street.
Our neighborhood is having one coming up on July 4. A neighbor of mine had me sign a petition saying we were fine with blocking off our street to "through traffic" (we who live here can still come and go). I think it'll be great to meet and greet those we haven't for the year we've been here.
So far, this is what I know of my neighbors:
Westside: Party, party, party people. Loads of fun. Watch out for tequila.
Eastside: If I act like I don't see them, maybe they won't see me.
Northside: Too far away.
Southside: Frazzled mom. Lawyer dad. 3 kids that are full of sugar & spice. Nice family. On the go.
Southeastside: Neighborhood watchdogs. Sweet, giving & much older couple. More racist than you can shake a stick at.
All other neighbors, unknown. Most with children or retired.
Do you mean this? Blimey, you merkins don't do anything by halves. And certainly don't miss a chance to sell stuff. Our party would have been much better with a weird knight doll kicking around.
Jen, going by the sound of your neighbours, you need to follow the Pet Shop Boys. Go West!
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