"Spider" wrote in message
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PhEaSaNt PLuCKeR wrote in message
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How can I stop the kids next door keep coming round every 5 mins asking
if
they can
go into my garden to get their ball back?


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PhEaSaNt PLuCKeR

I had the same problem. Often, the ball was kicked over simply to create
an
excuse for trespass. At first, I returned the ball. After many such
incidents, I warned the lads concerned that if their ball continued to
land
in my garden, I would pierce it and put it in my dustbin.

This warning seemed to have the desired effect. By warning them, I felt I
was not stealing their ball, but simply confiscating it - permanently.
The
law is usually reasonable enough to accomodate a fair warning. If you
have
any doubts about this type of warning, I suggest you offer to return the
ball every time - but *only* if the parents collect it. I think you will
find this helpful! The chances are that the parents won't become
involved
because the kids will suddenly stop sending the ball over.

Try it - it really worked for me. (By-the-way, I'm a 5'4" lady, not a
6'2"
bruiser!)
Spider


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Hey Spider
That's a great idea!
Top Marks :-)


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PhEaSaNt PLuCKeR