Her Neighbors Wouldn't Stop Borrowing Household Items, But Her Frozen Toilet Paper Trick Became the Ultimate Deterrent.

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In a suburban tale of passive aggression and escalating frustrations, the Original Poster (OP) recounts how neighbors who borrow household items without end stretched their sister’s generosity to its limits. This incessant borrowing reaches a tipping point when toilet paper rolls become the item du jour. As a cunning plan involving frozen toilet paper rolls unfolds, the question remains: Will the icy strategy chill the neighbors’ intrusive requests?

The Borrowers

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The neighboring family has an annoying habit of borrowing items from OP’s sister. They usually send their little daughter to ask for everything, from band-aids to soap. OP’s sister initially obliges, thinking it’s harmless enough.

Toilet Paper Crisis

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One day, the neighbors’ daughter asks to “borrow” a toilet paper roll. This seems slightly more extreme than previous requests, but OP’s sister gives her one anyway. The next day, the girl comes back, asking for another roll.

The Annoyance Grows

The little girl returns for additional toilet paper rolls for several more days. OP’s sister starts to feel like the neighbors are exploiting her generosity. She comes up with a plan to end the constant borrowing.

The Freezing Strategy

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OP’s sister puts a roll of toilet paper in her freezer. She eagerly waits for the little girl to come knocking on her door for her daily request. When she does, OP’s sister hands over the frozen roll with a smile.

The Daughter’s Perplexity

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The little girl receives the frozen roll of toilet paper and heads home, puzzled but undeterred. The family of five is surprised to find their latest roll of toilet paper icy cold. They scratch their heads but don’t immediately stop their borrowing habits.

Second Round of Frozen TP

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OP’s sister, not deterred by their persistence, places another roll in the freezer. The little girl returns the next day, and once again, she receives a frozen roll. This time, the neighbors start to sense that something is off.

The Borrowing Stops

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After the second round of frozen toilet paper, the neighbors suddenly cease their daily requests. OP’s sister is relieved but also curious about their sudden behavior change. She waits for the next move, but days go by without any word.

The Neighborhood BBQ

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A neighborhood BBQ is organized, and both families are in attendance. The atmosphere is tense but polite, and nobody mentions the frozen toilet paper incident. However, both families are aware of the unspoken issue.

Mysterious Disappearance

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OP’s sister notices that some of her lawn ornaments have gone missing. She initially brushes it off as a coincidence but starts to get suspicious. She wonders if this could be the neighbors’ new method of getting back at her.

The Secret Camera

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OP’s sister decides to install a security camera to catch the thief. She reviews the footage but doesn’t find any evidence of the neighbors taking her lawn ornaments. Instead, she sees a stray dog knocking them over.

The Apology Cake

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The neighbors send an apology cake, acknowledging their previous borrowing habits without explicitly stating so. The cake is delicious, and OP’s sister thinks maybe it’s time to bury the hatchet. However, she remains cautious, remembering their past behavior.

The Borrowing Resumes

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Just when OP’s sister thinks the peace has been restored, the little girl asks to borrow some sugar. OP’s sister is skeptical but decides to give them the benefit of the doubt. She hands over a cup of sugar, hoping this is a one-time request.

The Missing Garden Hose

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The next day, OP’s sister realizes her garden hose has disappeared. She reviews her security footage and is shocked to see the neighbors taking it in the middle of the night. She’s furious and decides it’s time for another intervention.

The Neighborhood Watch

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OP’s sister joins the neighborhood watch specifically to monitor her problematic neighbors. During a meeting, she subtly hints at the issues she’s been facing. Other neighbors start to share similar stories, and a plan begins to form.

The Intervention

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The neighborhood watch decides to stage an intervention with the problematic neighbors. They gather evidence and testimonies and present them at a community meeting. The neighbors are put on the spot and find it hard to defend their actions.

Was The Woman’s Behavior Appropriate?

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OP posts her story online for feedback and validation. The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter.

Forum Responds

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One reader said, “Had a neighbor like this. My dad brought home a roll of one-ply from the hospital and gave it to them. They never asked us again.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote, “Had a neighbor similar. Every day it was something. Coffee. Kleenex. Paper towel. A bar of soap. Tin foil. I finally started saying no. She got so mad! Would walk away and harass other neighbors.”

A Third View on The Story

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A different person stated, “I had neighbors like this once. They were lazy moochers. One day, they asked to borrow some butter from me. I had a used package of the cheapest off-brand margarine at the ready. They never borrowed from me again.”

A Final Perspective on the Matter

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Another reader commented, “I was poor growing up. But my mother never borrowed things from people. She never borrowed money or cars. She just figured out how to make do.”