Neighbor's windmill

Yes - I think it is time to go over there with a batch of your best getting-to-know-you cookies. I wouldn't probably mention the windmill for a few weeks or even months. Then I would admire it and ask if it is a working windmill, take an interest in it. You may then well be given an opportunity to help with its maintenance.

On the subject of dogs - my neighbor has a bunch of them. They don't bark all the time but when they do I know that there is something around that they are not friendly with (me, sometimes LOL) I figure they are doing their job. I was glad to hear a rooster crow the other morning - means that they aren't likely to mind when mine gets old enough to doodle-doo. Live and let live.

Mary

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Bw roosters, guineas, and our dog (golden that rarely barks and sleeps inside at night) our farm won't be silent either. You all drove home the main point well; create a relationship and go from there. In the meantime we will keep our windows shut at night thanks!

RunHarley52: You took the comments very well even when they might not have been what you wanted to hear. We have all seen new people come to the forum, post a question/comment and when everyone didn't agree with them they get mad and storm off. I am glad you didn't do that, welcome to the forum

Edit: I hope yourself and neighbor can work out something with the windmill that you both can be happy with and be friends

Thanks for the welcome. I put the question out there with an open mind and I appreciate the candid feedback; it helps me see what I might be missing. Glad I found this forum! I'll keep folks updated if there is any news