May 17, 2008 14:59
I don't live in a neighborhood, I live on 20 acres off a dirt road. We're not used to having neighbors... since for most of my life we had none. We do now though. Our most recent neighbor (6 months - year) moved into a trailer behind my dad's workshop. They've been working on adding an extra "room" or "porch" since they've moved in... which is kind of odd considering it's a trailer. ANYWAY, they're puerto rican and barely speak any english at all. My parent's have barely said anything to them because they don't speak much english.
However, today my dad was outside cutting grass on the tractor when two of them walked up. My dad said it was a young pretty girl and an older man. The young girl was holding something up towards him and was smiling as she walked up. They were bringing a gift! The young girl translated for the older man, since he only speaks spanish. She brought us some candy from puerto rico (sesame seed lollipop things, some chocolate/coconut-type stuff, and a sesame bar... I think... I can't read spanish) and a decoration that says puerto rico on it. Isn't that so nice?! We've never even talked to them before! My dad now regrets thinking badly of them... which he should!
My dad said they then went over to the other neighbors (we haven't met them) and the man told them to go away before they even got close. Thats is so mean...
Soo we're probably going to bring them some zuchinni relish once my mom gets finished making it. I just made some peach preserves but I don't know if they're going to set or not... it's my first time making them. I'm trying to learn how to can before I move out so I do it for Alex and I :)