Cameras Kill with kindness if you have to say anything to him. Otherwise just keep to yourself and keep a good eye on him. Sounds like he isn't someone you can reason with.
That was my take. I was honest. I gave him credit and complimented him for some stuff, and I didn't resort to his antagonistic attitude, never raised my voice, never took a step back, I don't think I ever acted like I felt in danger or that he was getting to me and I generally went about my business while letting him rant and yell. I got the impression it made him angrier that I wasn't engaging him on his terms, though.
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That's an astute way to go about it. Kill with kindness but standing your ground. Someone as politically charged as he is and seemingly pretty unstable is likely looking for a fight. Don't give him one...unless you aren't given a choice. He wants you to react to his antagonism and to yell back at him. He has been led to believe lies...that the election was stolen. That the left is out to get him. That they are the enemy. He sees you as part of that. He wants confrontation because that is what he has been brainwashed to do. Don't give it to him. Continue to be friendly but watch your ass. Show him that all the shit that he has heard is bullshit with your actions. But, again be careful.
Go with your instincts. If you see an opportunity to ask him to sit down and talk some in a non defensive manner it could make a difference. Try and think of some common ground you can chat with him about. Anything other than politics. Since you've known the guy for years and you are neighbors it might be worth reaching out for a pow wow. Trust your approach and be confident in what you do. Good luck
Living in Hawaii, I deal with more crazy neighbors than one might expect in “paradise”. Fenced all but one side of our yard (the side we share with a great neighbor). I definitely feel much safer and it’s better for the dogs, too. I still deal with another neighbor on the street that’s a bit crazy, but I understand your thoughts and feelings.
I don't know, but I'd think the water easement shouldn't prevent you from putting up a fence - just put a gate where the line comes across? barfo
Potentially. When it was installed we were told to keep it open, but that could have been the water authority telling a white lie to make it easier for them. The corner of the property would make and 'L' through their right-of-way, but it's definitely something I can examine. I'd also have to see what our state law is about putting the fence on the line or if it has to be so many feet off the line.
Looked into the fence laws in my state. A fence on the property line is considered the property of both neighbors. Both neighbors have to agree to have it, have to agree on the style, and they have to share the upkeep of it. I don't think the odds of getting this done with him are very good. It seems like it'd create more opportunities for him to fake anger to divert from whatever his real issue is.
