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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 3:42:47 GMT
We have a household on our cul de sac that moved in 11 years ago. They were a couple at the time. 4 years later they had a son, who just turned 7. We do a lot together, including going in on an inflatable Zodiac boat this summer and boating quite a bit together, in addition to fishing at least once a week. We often sit out in our foldable camp chairs, social distancing, and hanging out. We share bread machine recipes. You get the picture.
Anyhow, they always hung a lighted flying pig and flying cow in their tree as part of their Christmas decorations since they moved in in 2009. Last year, they finally had to dispose of said pig and cow, because they were beyond repair. It was a sad day in the neighborhood.
Today, when I went shopping for supplies to get my lights out and up, I found a new lit Flying Pig. I snatched it up with my other supplies and happily drove home.
When I brought it over to my neighbors’ house, Christopher answered the door and actually got teary when he saw the box! He and his wife bought the previous pig when they were newlyweds and it meant a lot to him to get another one. He then proceeded to tell several of our other neighbors, so it was a happy afternoon on the cul de sac.
Merry Christmas to all!
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Post by greendragonlady on Nov 16, 2020 3:44:44 GMT
Great story!
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 16, 2020 3:46:45 GMT
I'm gonna need pictures
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 3:54:35 GMT
I don’t have a picture of Christopher crying, but here is the pig:  |
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 3:55:01 GMT
So we all need to keep our eyes out for a cow, huh? That was very sweet of you. Yes, please! I looked online, but couldn’t find one. ❤️ |
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Post by jenjie on Nov 16, 2020 3:57:58 GMT
So thoughtful! 💗
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Post by kristi on Nov 16, 2020 4:02:11 GMT
Spreading joy - I love it!
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Post by J u l e e on Nov 16, 2020 4:07:30 GMT
What a great surprise! That was so sweet of you.
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Post by maryland on Nov 16, 2020 4:12:56 GMT
I love hearing neighbor stories like that! Our neighbors growing up were like family and I miss that. The pig is so cute!
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 16, 2020 4:16:51 GMT
I love this. You done good girl!  |
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 16, 2020 4:21:44 GMT
I don’t have a picture of Christopher crying, but here is the pig: does it swing from a limb? I've never seen this and now I am disappointed in my neighbors |
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Post by tentoes on Nov 16, 2020 4:25:23 GMT
I opened this thread thinking you'd run over his dog or something--so it was a nice surprise! Good on you!
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Post by Laurie on Nov 16, 2020 4:26:45 GMT
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Nov 16, 2020 4:32:07 GMT
I've never seen this and now I am disappointed in my neighbors  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 4:33:57 GMT
What a great story! You rock hard, elaine. |
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 4:47:46 GMT
I don’t have a picture of Christopher crying, but here is the pig: does it swing from a limb? I've never seen this and now I am disappointed in my neighbors They hung it in their tree. However, all the trees in our cul de sac are/were overgrown (our development is 25 years old), so they cut theirs down this summer and have a baby tree in the front yard now. The above pig comes with a stand that allows it to look like it is flying, even when it is on the ground. Flying Pig will probably have to be on the ground until the baby tree grows a bit - maybe in 2-3 years it will be hung in the tree again! |
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 4:48:12 GMT
Yay! I sent them the link - thank you! ❤️ |
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Post by JoP on Nov 16, 2020 7:32:43 GMT
elaine that’s so kind and well done Laurie The peas are awesome ‘peaple’ 
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Post by anniebygaslight on Nov 16, 2020 7:43:10 GMT
Lovely. Good neighbours are pearls beyond price.
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Post by michellegb on Nov 16, 2020 9:48:07 GMT
You are so thoughtful! What a sweet thing to do. Now I want one  |
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 16, 2020 10:28:04 GMT
I don’t have a picture of Christopher crying, but here is the pig: Omg, now I want a flying pig for my yard!  Great story! So nice of you to buy it for them.  |
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Post by koontz on Nov 16, 2020 10:35:37 GMT
I have never seen a flying pig before (with or without lights) but this is a really sweet story!
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Post by MZF on Nov 16, 2020 11:07:59 GMT
What a nice thing to do, Elaine!
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Post by yodutchess on Nov 16, 2020 11:56:03 GMT
That is just wonderful! Nothing like a festive flying Christmas pig!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 11:56:45 GMT
What a lovely, thoughtful gesture from you elaine Good and thoughtful neighbours are treasures worth having. |
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Post by peabay on Nov 16, 2020 12:30:32 GMT
That's fun!
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Post by rickmer on Nov 16, 2020 12:52:47 GMT
that is so cute! i want a flying pig! really thoughtful of you! i did something similar - our neighbours at exH's mom's cottage were our dear friends (husband was best man at our wedding). they had received a set solar powered crackled glass globes lights on spikes as a hostess gift you can put in your garden. the wife *loved* them. her husband drove over one with the lawnmower (after wife asked him to move them before mowing the lawn) and broke one. she was bummed. exH found two on sale at home depot for half price, i said if there are more "can you grab one for L to replace the broken one?". he bought 6 in total... some for us and i *assumed* one for her. i FB messaged her to tell her and when exH got home i told him how happy she was. he had a complete and utter meltdown, swearing, slamming doors and screaming "I BOUGHT THOSE FOR US". ummm, we don't need SIX?! wth?? he left and went to the cottage enraged and came back 4 days later like nothing happened. anyway, little did i know that argument was the straw that broke a very fragile camel's back. we split less than 4 months later (clearly there were other issues that is just when i realized this had become crazy town). so i hope your kind gesture stays at just that - a lovely, thoughtful thing to made someone's day!! lol!! |
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Post by quinlove on Nov 16, 2020 13:51:48 GMT
This story is the best. All the feels. What a wonderful neighbor you are, Elaine. 🐷
Freecharlie - hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
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Post by bbkeef on Nov 16, 2020 14:07:48 GMT
I just watched Christmas with the Kranks yesterday. It reminds me of how the Kranks were famous for having Frosty on their roof. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 16, 2020 14:42:31 GMT
What a great story! You rock hard, elaine . I agree! And, now I kind of want a flying pig, because hey - 2020. |
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