Man tactfully resolves a concrete dilemma with inconsiderate neighbor who dumped waste in his garden

Relationships with neighbors are often bittersweet. However, it becomes plain annoying when that neighbor is inconsiderate. This story is centered around u/HoraceorDoris, who found himself in quite a frustrating situation with a neighbor who didn't seem to have a clue about managing his mess. But the way the man responded to the neighbor will blow your mind.

Our story began when the man discovered a pile of concrete footings in his garden. These were leftovers from his neighbor's fence replacement project. Instead of doing the right thing and getting rid of it properly or at least asking for permission, the neighbor thoughtlessly dumped it in u/HoraceorDoris' garden. Naturally, he was pretty annoyed, but he tried to stay patient and optimistic because he believed the neighbor was putting in new fencing. Just as he suspected, a few days later, the neighbor put up a brand-new fence, seemingly trying to move past the issue. However, the concrete footings went nowhere.

Those concrete footings continued to be a hazard, making it unsafe for the individual's two young kids to play in their garden. So, he did what any sensible person would do and had a chat with their neighbor, hoping for a peaceful solution. But, sadly, the neighbor's response was far from helpful. "I can't move those heavy things alone," he said, adding that his brother-in-law couldn't help either and strangely arguing, "They're not causing any harm anyway." Months went by, and the man's patience was running thin. His kids were still cooped up indoors when they should have been outside having fun. Frustration reached its peak, and a plan for some sweet revenge started brewing.

Under the cover of darkness and with a little help from their friends, the man put their plan into action. He quietly relocated those concrete footings to the neighbor's driveway, effectively blocking his car. It was revenge, yes, but it was done with style—a subtle yet powerful message that couldn't be ignored. Interestingly, this happened on the same day the neighbor was leaving for a vacation abroad. One of the Reddit users, u/kelrunner, couldn't help but be impressed and said, "I thought you'd just toss them over the fence, but this was a skilled move." This wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment revenge; it was a well-thought-out plan that served as a fitting response to the neighbor's thoughtlessness.

Another user, u/JacktheRiffer96, added some humor to the mix, saying, "Looks like your relationship is going to be much more 'concrete' now." A pun was quite appropriate, considering the "concrete" situation, and this incident would undoubtedly be etched in their memories. In the grand scheme of things, this tale serves as a reminder that while revenge can be tempting, it's better to resolve conflicts with communication and understanding. The lesson to remember here is: When life gives you concrete footing, make sure you handle them responsibly, or you might just find them blocking your path to the airport one day.

This article originally appeared 1 year ago.