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A good neighbor encompasses many qualities, but one of the most delightful ones is their ability to infuse everyday life with smiles and laughter.

So in an attempt to thank them for all the joy they bring to our communities, we at Bored Panda put together a set of pictures featuring people who could be nominated for the "Neighbor of the Year" award and their funny antics.

From putting up creative signs to sending unexpected gifts, these folks know how to create a warm sense of belonging, and if you do too, just try and be someone you'd want to live next to yourself!

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    I Adopted The Neighborhood Stray Cat. My Neighbor's Cat Got Her Pregnant. Woke Up To This

    I Adopted The Neighborhood Stray Cat. My Neighbor's Cat Got Her Pregnant. Woke Up To This

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    If these pictures, for some reason, still don't inspire you to foster relationships with your members, consider the following: according to psychologist Rick Hanson, Ph.D., who is a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, when you are friendly to others, you get rewarded yourself.

    "Being friendly feels confident and happy, with a positive take on other people, moving toward the world instead of backing away from it. And it encourages others to be less guarded or reactive with you, since you’re answering the ancient question from millions of years of evolution—friend or foe?—with an open hand and heart," Hanson explained.

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    We Got 10 Inches Of Snow Over The Weekend And This Lovely Neighbor Helped To Clear The Sidewalks

    We Got 10 Inches Of Snow Over The Weekend And This Lovely Neighbor Helped To Clear The Sidewalks

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    #4

    I Haven't Met My New Neighbor Yet, But Her Dogs Love Me

    I Haven't Met My New Neighbor Yet, But Her Dogs Love Me

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    #5

    My Friend's Office Has Been In A Post-It War With The Neighbors. Yesterday The Neighbors Won

    My Friend's Office Has Been In A Post-It War With The Neighbors. Yesterday The Neighbors Won

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    To warm up your brain’s circuits of friendliness, the psychologist suggests trying one or more of these:

    • Recall being with someone who cares about you;
    • Remember when someone was friendly to you;
    • Bring to mind a time when you were friendly to someone;
    • Get a sense of the posture, movements, gestures, and facial expressions of a person you know who is naturally friendly;
    • Relax your body into a feeling of friendliness: leaning forward a little, rather than back; softening and opening your chest, face, and eyes; breathing goodwill in and out.
    #6

    Whoever You Are, You Made Our Day

    Whoever You Are, You Made Our Day

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knocks on door "could I have some funding to develop my silly walk?"

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    #7

    Left This In My Neighbor's Garden To Cheer Them Up

    Left This In My Neighbor's Garden To Cheer Them Up

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    #8

    Just Transferred To A New Apartment With Some Interesting Neighbors

    Just Transferred To A New Apartment With Some Interesting Neighbors

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    lenka
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a Flash or Green Lantern door mat and you will have friends for life.

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    You don't need to worry about something grandiose. Often you can just give a smile, handshake, or nod, and that’s plenty.

    "Stretch yourself, but stay within the range of whatever is authentic," Hanson said. "Remember that friendliness is not agreement or approval; it does not mean you have given up on whatever your stances may be in the relationship. Friendliness does not equal friendship; in truth, most relationships are with friendly acquaintances."

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    Neighbors Decided To Put A Fort Up Around Their House

    Neighbors Decided To Put A Fort Up Around Their House

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    #12

    My Husband Is In The Process Of Redoing Our Lawn. I Didn’t Want Our Neighbors To Think We Were Neglectful Homeowners, So I Made A Sign

    My Husband Is In The Process Of Redoing Our Lawn. I Didn’t Want Our Neighbors To Think We Were Neglectful Homeowners, So I Made A Sign

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    #13

    When Your Neighbors Have The Right Idea

    When Your Neighbors Have The Right Idea

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    It's in everyone's best interest. “Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better,” Robert Putnam, Harvard University Professor and author of Bowling Alone said.

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    #14

    Neighbors Went To See "It". It Will Be Dark When They See This

    Neighbors Went To See "It". It Will Be Dark When They See This

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    #16

    I’m On Vacation For A Week And Asked My Neighbor To Go Check On Our Cat. He Checked On More Than That

    I’m On Vacation For A Week And Asked My Neighbor To Go Check On Our Cat. He Checked On More Than That

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    #17

    My Neighborhood’s Nextdoor Is Something Else

    My Neighborhood’s Nextdoor Is Something Else

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    #18

    The Bin Collectors Accidentally Destroyed My Bin. Mildly Infuriating, But My Neighbor Managed To Deliver The Bad News In A Comedic Fashion

    The Bin Collectors Accidentally Destroyed My Bin. Mildly Infuriating, But My Neighbor Managed To Deliver The Bad News In A Comedic Fashion

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    #21

    My Neighbor Put This Above His Doorbell

    My Neighbor Put This Above His Doorbell

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On one of our forklifts at work, the horn button broke so until the Toyota mechanic could fix it I zip tied a bike horn to the roll cage. Our warehouseman loved it.

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    #23

    Been Watching My Neighbor's War With A Woodpecker For The Past Year

    Been Watching My Neighbor's War With A Woodpecker For The Past Year

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    #24

    Our 80-Year-Old Friend Is Visiting. Our 75-Year-Old Neighbor Came Over And Now They're Planking

    Our 80-Year-Old Friend Is Visiting. Our 75-Year-Old Neighbor Came Over And Now They're Planking

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    #25

    Demolishing The House Next Door, Couldn't Resist

    Demolishing The House Next Door, Couldn't Resist

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    #26

    This Sign Recently Appeared In My Neighborhood

    This Sign Recently Appeared In My Neighborhood

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    #27

    My Neighbors Use Of Their Halloween Decorations During Summer

    My Neighbors Use Of Their Halloween Decorations During Summer

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    #28

    Neighbors At Our Beach House Made A Whale-Shaped Bush, Blowhole And All

    Neighbors At Our Beach House Made A Whale-Shaped Bush, Blowhole And All

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    Mahayana
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha! I read b******e and all. I was thinking, they really outdid themselves!

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    #30

    Told My Neighbor I Don't Like Snowmen And Walked Out To This At 5 AM For Work

    Told My Neighbor I Don't Like Snowmen And Walked Out To This At 5 AM For Work

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    #31

    Car Drove Through A Brick Fence, Neighbor Put This Out

    Car Drove Through A Brick Fence, Neighbor Put This Out

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    #32

    Either Someone Stole The "J" Or My Jewish Neighbors Have A Sense Of Humor

    Either Someone Stole The "J" Or My Jewish Neighbors Have A Sense Of Humor

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    #33

    Neighbors Made A Snowman For The Neighborhood To Enjoy

    Neighbors Made A Snowman For The Neighborhood To Enjoy

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    #34

    My Neighbor Put 1000+ Plastic Dinosaurs In His Front Yard

    My Neighbor Put 1000+ Plastic Dinosaurs In His Front Yard

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    #36

    During The Recent Lockdown, One Of Our Neighbors Has Kept His Sense Of Humor

    During The Recent Lockdown, One Of Our Neighbors Has Kept His Sense Of Humor

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    TheAnimalGoddess
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's fantastic, even if it does give serious Oscar The Grouch eating a trash bag vibes 😅

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    #37

    Neighbor Is Letting The Neighborhood Weigh In On Their House Color

    Neighbor Is Letting The Neighborhood Weigh In On Their House Color

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will this be another Boaty McBoatface? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boaty_McBoatface

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    #38

    When The Neighbor Is Relaxing In Her Garden With Her Cat, Wearing A Hotdog Costume

    When The Neighbor Is Relaxing In Her Garden With Her Cat, Wearing A Hotdog Costume

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    #39

    It's My Neighbor's First Day Of Retirement. He Set Up A Nerf Gun Turret In His Garage, Waiting For Neighbors To Walk By. He Looked So Proud

    It's My Neighbor's First Day Of Retirement. He Set Up A Nerf Gun Turret In His Garage, Waiting For Neighbors To Walk By. He Looked So Proud

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    #41

    A Little Boy In Our Neighborhood Went Door-To-Door Selling Homemade Brooms For $2. Even Demonstrated The Effectiveness Of It. Needless To Say, His Tactics Were Effective

    A Little Boy In Our Neighborhood Went Door-To-Door Selling Homemade Brooms For $2. Even Demonstrated The Effectiveness Of It. Needless To Say, His Tactics Were Effective

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    #42

    Seen In Our Neighborhood

    Seen In Our Neighborhood

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    Shark Lady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope he gets adopted into a home near the hundred acre wood so he can see Piglet and friends.

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    #43

    My Neighbor's Front Door For Thanksgiving

    My Neighbor's Front Door For Thanksgiving

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    #44

    Just My Neighbors Taking Their Pig For An Afternoon Walk

    Just My Neighbors Taking Their Pig For An Afternoon Walk

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    #45

    Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home

    Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home

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    Jo Davies
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, don't transport her on her back! It hurts their internal organs. Please people, learn something about the animals you own.

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    #48

    Someone In My Neighborhood Totally Wins April Fools' Day

    Someone In My Neighborhood Totally Wins April Fools' Day

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little over a decade ago, we had a serious heat wave and I lived above a pizza place. There was a flat spot on the roof outside my bedroom window so when the heat was completely unbearable, I tossed pillows and blankets out there and slept on the roof. Surprised I never rolled off.

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    #49

    My Neighbors In Illinois Put Wet Pants In Front Of Their House

    My Neighbors In Illinois Put Wet Pants In Front Of Their House

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    #51

    My Neighbor's Front Lawn Dad Joke

    My Neighbor's Front Lawn Dad Joke

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    Emmydearest
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you and I raise: I look normal on the outside but deep down, inside my pants, my panties are stuck in a weird way and there's no way I can fix them without sneaking a hand underneath my pants and looking like a pervert.

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    #52

    My Neighbor Cuts His Hedge Into A Dragon

    My Neighbor Cuts His Hedge Into A Dragon

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    #53

    My Brother Had A Few Extra Beers After A Party, So He Dropped Them Off On His Neighbor's Front Porch. He Found This Note On The Door The Next Day

    My Brother Had A Few Extra Beers After A Party, So He Dropped Them Off On His Neighbor's Front Porch. He Found This Note On The Door The Next Day

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    #55

    Runaway Roomba

    Runaway Roomba

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    #56

    One Funny Neighbor

    One Funny Neighbor

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    CringeGuy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family has an ongoing tradition of naming our WIFI Surveillance Van and then we pick a number. We have Surveillance Van 3, 5, and 7 so far.

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    #57

    There Are Some Indications Of Animosity Between Two Of My Neighbors

    There Are Some Indications Of Animosity Between Two Of My Neighbors

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    #58

    My Neighbor Helping Others Learn From Their Mistake

    My Neighbor Helping Others Learn From Their Mistake

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    #59

    These Neighbors Made Parking Spaces For Their Grandkids' RC Cars

    These Neighbors Made Parking Spaces For Their Grandkids' RC Cars

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    #61

    Friend's Neighbor Got A Settlement For Their Dog Biting Off Her Thumb. The Boat Showed Up Shortly After

    Friend's Neighbor Got A Settlement For Their Dog Biting Off Her Thumb. The Boat Showed Up Shortly After

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    #62

    My Neighbor Has 8 Kids. He Said It Was This Or A Minivan

    My Neighbor Has 8 Kids. He Said It Was This Or A Minivan

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    #63

    So Not True But My Neighbor Is Cool

    So Not True But My Neighbor Is Cool

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    Anne Jones
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jokey way to tell potential burglars that the house next door has stuff that is is worth more than yours.lol!

    #64

    If Only They Listened. Spotted In My Neighborhood

    If Only They Listened. Spotted In My Neighborhood

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    #65

    Sorting Through The Halloween Candy And One House In The Neighborhood Was Giving Out Sand Dollars

    Sorting Through The Halloween Candy And One House In The Neighborhood Was Giving Out Sand Dollars

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    Happy Homemaker
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandparents lived on the beach growing up and I remember my grandfather used to give me a quarter for every sand dollar I found. I would have saved this for the memories.

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    #66

    My Neighbors Had A Family Cookout And Brought Their Pet Cow

    My Neighbors Had A Family Cookout And Brought Their Pet Cow

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    Mac
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like they were trying to send Bessie a message.

    WindySwede
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A cookout, and brought their cow... was it like "having a friend for dinner"-type?

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    #67

    My Neighbor Has A Giant Chicken On His Porch

    My Neighbor Has A Giant Chicken On His Porch

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    #68

    So I Think A Superhero Just Moved In Next Door To Me

    So I Think A Superhero Just Moved In Next Door To Me

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    #70

    My Neighbors Have A Castle Built On Top Of Their Garage

    My Neighbors Have A Castle Built On Top Of Their Garage

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    Sergy Yeltsen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell us you live in an area without a HOA without saying you live in an area without a HOA...

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    #71

    Here's The Neighbor's Kid Checking If His Nerf Gun Is Loaded

    Here's The Neighbor's Kid Checking If His Nerf Gun Is Loaded

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    Mac
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why men don't live as long as women on average....

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    #72

    My Neighbor Surprised His Daughters This Morning With 8 Tons Of Snow

    My Neighbor Surprised His Daughters This Morning With 8 Tons Of Snow

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    Sergy Yeltsen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is 8 tonnes of snow? Wow, I would have expected more. Then again, I live in a desert country, and have never seen snow in my life. And I'm used to metric...

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    #73

    Somebody In My Neighborhood Is Labelling Grass

    Somebody In My Neighborhood Is Labelling Grass

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    Apachebathmat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do this where I live, it’s usually edible plants noted by foraging groups

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    #74

    Birds Have Been Harassing The Neighborhood, So This Is How My Neighbor Has To Mow His Lawn

    Birds Have Been Harassing The Neighborhood, So This Is How My Neighbor Has To Mow His Lawn

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    #75

    Apparently There Is A Yard Sale In My Friend’s Neighborhood

    Apparently There Is A Yard Sale In My Friend’s Neighborhood

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheating garage. Wife sale. Did your neighbour park his car in your garage? And what have your wife to to with this?

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    #76

    One Of My Neighbor's Planters Broke Recently In A Storm, This Is The Replacement I Guess

    One Of My Neighbor's Planters Broke Recently In A Storm, This Is The Replacement I Guess

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    #77

    I Built A Chalkboard For My Girls To Write Me Notes. My Neighbor Came Over To Borrow Something Yesterday And I Just Read It Now

    I Built A Chalkboard For My Girls To Write Me Notes. My Neighbor Came Over To Borrow Something Yesterday And I Just Read It Now

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    #78

    A Letter My Neighbor Left In His Other Neighbor's Mailbox Due To His Barking Dog Problems

    A Letter My Neighbor Left In His Other Neighbor's Mailbox Due To His Barking Dog Problems

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The large image with readable text https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fa-letter-my-neighbor-left-in-his-other-neighbors-mailbox-v0-1xalu3vwayd91.jpg%3Fs%3D1d060398842f5e5d380f6fdd618fd9dfb5ebc3f8

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    #79

    A Creative Endeavor From My Neighbor To Get Someone To Take His Yard Waste

    A Creative Endeavor From My Neighbor To Get Someone To Take His Yard Waste

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Risky, some will maby entitle themselves to self-picking..

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    #80

    So I Found Out Why My Neighbors Are Selling Their House

    So I Found Out Why My Neighbors Are Selling Their House

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    Passerby
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not going to buy a cheating husband, no matter how cheap he gets.

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    #81

    My Neighbor Is Fishing For Lizards. So Far He Has Been Unsuccessful

    My Neighbor Is Fishing For Lizards. So Far He Has Been Unsuccessful

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    Xenon
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw where iguanas are becoming a real problem in Florida. Also, apparently they taste like chicken.

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    #83

    When Your Older Neighbor Sees Your Old Toilet Out For The Garbage And Puts A Sign On It

    When Your Older Neighbor Sees Your Old Toilet Out For The Garbage And Puts A Sign On It

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