Dead neighbour etiquette

[MarkF]

One of my neighbours died last week, it's very sad, he was only in his fifties.

Although not what you'd call pals, we'd regularly have a chat, usually about bikes and motorbikes, he restored them. There's a bike in his garage that I'd like. I mean, I wish he was still alive but he's not..............I know his wife has zero interest his hobby, he told me often enough, they didn't have children either, I supose she'll just have the garage cleared out (it was rented). How long would be appropriate before bringing up the subject with her?

 

[Vapin' Joe]

At the funeral.

 

[accountantpete]

When she wakes up?

 

[caimg]

If you kill her too then that'll save having to find the least-awkward moment to ask?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Ask for it back, make out it was your bike and he was doing a bit of fettling for you.

 

[Night Train]

I guess best thing is to pop round sooner rather then later and express your condolences. Then mention that you and he used to chat about bikes a lot and that you know there is a bike in the garage that would mean lot to you to have and look after as something to remember him by, if no one else was promised it and she wished to sell it.

 

[qwiksilver]

Ask for it back, make out it was your bike and he was doing a bit of fettling for you.

PMSFL but i like your style

 

[Bluenite]

you could always go to the small claims court.

Ask for it back, make out it was your bike and he was doing a bit of fettling for you.

 

[rollinstok]

Try and pull some wheelies on your existing bike at the funeral to brighten things up, then ride up to the mrs and tell her how much easier it would be to perform your stunts if you could just nip back and get the bike her dead hubby promised you.

 

[Dayvo]

Break into the shed tonight and nick it before she goes nosing around in there.

 

[caimg]

Try and pull some wheelies on your existing bike at the funeral to brighten things up, then ride up to the mrs and tell her how much easier it would be to perform your stunts if you could just nip back and get the bike her dead hubby promised you.

Rollinstok wins!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

One of my neighbours died last week, it's very sad, he was only in his fifties.

Although not what you'd call pals, we'd regularly have a chat, usually about bikes and motorbikes, he restored them. There's a bike in his garage that I'd like. I mean, I wish he was still alive but he's not..............I know his wife has zero interest his hobby, he told me often enough, they didn't have children either, I supose she'll just have the garage cleared out (it was rented). How long would be appropriate before bringing up the subject with her?

A few days after the funeral: when my partner died, many years ago, I gave some of his professional tools to a common friend. I gave his car to his son, it was far too big for me and I hate driving, I guess the widow will gladly give you the bike, as you shared an interest in cycling.

 

[Schooner]

Rather than breaking in during the night wait for the funeral when you know the house will be empty. Get a good night's sleep and then take your time so you leave no evidence.

 

[MarkF]

Ask for it back, make out it was your bike and he was doing a bit of fettling for you.

Ah, the best so far. I don't want to upset his good lady but I am a little agitated, I want the bike and don't want to her to "get rid" of his stuff before I have a chance to get my greedy mitts on it. I walked past the garage this evening, making sure everything was ok , I'd forgotten that he has/had a nice camper van too................

The funeral could be yonks, crematoriums are v.busy, had to wait 13 days before my dad could be "dealt" with, I can't wait that long.

 

[redcard]

Just tell her it's what he would have wanted


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