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I say take it across the street if possible. I wouldn't cancel the block party, just have them let you know if the need to get up and down the street.
No reason the rest of you can't enjoy the party and respect their wishes at the same time.
I agree. I'm happy to see that block parties still happen.
Every neighborhood has social people and not so social people. I believe most people in this world are social because it's a normal human trait to want contact. Some people choose not to for various reasons the neighbors may never know, but I don't think that warrants not having a party at all.
Id just say move the center of activity, if possible. And have a good time!
Our neighborhood has a few of the original families that built here still around. They organize block parties and other activities. We frequently participate. But sometimes we don't due to other commitments. my odd work hours or... Most of the newer arrivals don't participate. Nobody seems to be bothered by it. As Alice T says, there are a lot of things to consider. And you don't always know "the rest of the story"...
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I wouldn't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch.
I chose "work around the issue as best as you can." If you could move tables further away from their property it would be helpful. I'd also try to keep noisier booths and activities away from their home. Don't allow the changes to put a damper on the event.
I would still have the block party but move the location...I can't see any real reason that it has to be right in front of their house.
It's true that some choose not to mingle for whatever personal reasons, which AliceT's post was very perceptive about. But that doesn't mean that everyone has to suffer.
We moved to a new neighborhood a year ago, and there was a block party in the fall. We met the few people we hadn't met yet, and got to enjoy a good time with our neighbors. There were some who didn't come for whatever reasons, but no one gave them a hard time over it.
I would respect their wishes completely. I'd hold the party, set everything up away from the front of their home and have a great time. They can be as "isolationist" as they like - it should not hold up everyone else's enjoyment.
I would respect their wishes as best as I could! I would probably just move my cars and tell everyone to set up at my house! I understand some people aren't as social as others, but I wouldn't let it stop the party completely!
I have lived in a neighborhood that had block parties - they were alot of fun! We don't live in a neighborhood anymore, so we just have bonfire parties!
block or street parties don't have to take up the whole street. Just modify the event to one end or the other, stay within city code regulations on noise/music and all. Deliver a copy of the plans with copy of codes to the neighbors and let them know what you plan and that everything will go as planned and they are still invited.
Even though they might have special situation, they should also understand that not eveyone on the stree has them and should be constrained by there life.
I myself have to get up early EVERY Sunday and go to a 10 hour work day. A few of my neighbors have paries off and on. One is really great about turning down the music at 11pm and having the party over by 1am. Another has a major problem with turning down music but insteads turns it up after 1am. Luckily the police gets a call from another annoyed neighbor instead of from me.
If it is a one time thing and doesn't happen all the time then go on with the plans, I am the loner neighbor ( but I will say hi and wave) I shouldn't push my schedule and needs overtly before my neighbors and say NO Parties held saturday-Tuedays night I have to work in the morning.
Not everyone is a social butterfly like me. I would respect the wishes of my neighbors who didn't want to participate. Just move the party away from their house.
Not everyone is a social butterfly like me. I would respect the wishes of my neighbors who didn't want to participate. Just move the party away from their house.
Exactly. If it absolutely can't be moved, I'd cancel the party. It's unfortunate, but I think to do otherwise would be too problematic in the end. Maybe someone has a large enough backyard or somewhere that it could be held. If not, so be it.
It’s refreshing to read all of the positive posts on how to best handle the block party. I believe everyone respects each others privacy and if a family living there isn’t interested in attending the gathering it’s accepted by others. I believe an honest effort to insure that the family feels welcomed to attend should they change their minds should be made. And efforts to rearrange the street party to take some of the events or picnic area away from their house can always be done and respecting their home and area is important.
What happens if they [the family] doesn’t like the type of music that is being played and they can hear it from within their home? Example some religions and nationalities don’t allow for some music or dance. This might be a problem for the family? Then what? Or yet another item might be kids, teens, and some adults dressed in swimwear to enjoy the pool at someone’s home or playing in the grassed yard with the sprinklers turned on? Some people have issues with clothing and dress while in public.
This brings on a whole new issue
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! I would probably just move my cars and tell everyone to set up at my house
! I understand some people aren't as social as others, but I wouldn't let it stop the party completely!
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