So, I came home from work and the neighbors were sledding on the hill beside my house. When they saw my car pull in the driveway, they hurried into their house..... I called them, and they didn't answer the phone so I left what I think is a nice voicemail:
"Hi there, this is Me from next door. I've just been asking all the kids not to sled on the hill beside my house. I just think it's too dangerous. They could easily get out in the street and be hit by a car, or they could go over in the ditch and break an arm. A few years back, my own daughter slammed into the house and hit her head really hard, and had to go to the Emergency room. I know this isn't going to be a popular request, but I sure hope y'all understand. Thanks so much, and have a good evening."
I don't want to be a bad neighbor, and I don't want people upset with me, but I'd rather have them upset than to have one of those children get hurt.