Interesting that Ann327 felt the mans personal bounderies were significant.
I would like opinions about personal bounderies.Especially that we all reside in different places.
EG when meeting the kiss of welcome.A French friend does this twice (on each cheek)wheras is Scotland New Year was the only time I saw this wehn growing up.
With more travel and relocation we must have changed a bit.
I tried to teach sp. ed. students about bounderies.They can fuzz up what is acceptable.
What is the norm where you live...
NMountain ash

Test!! the final one.

They do have those "No soliciting" signs that to me means generally "no uninvited people" ~ subtle way ~ I too thought he was your neighbor ~ If it were me, I would call the police ~ maybe he has wandered away from his home and someone is looking for him ~ Do be careful ~ Hugs and Namaste

Katebecca, I worry for you regarding this man! I can't imagine why he would be bothering you for any good reason! He is harrassing you and not being able to open one's door for even a few moments is like being held hostage! I'd do what chatty says and 911 him just that fast! He clearly worries you or you would not mention him and would not mind opening your door! Try to be safe and give him the message very clear, to get lost!
How is it now?
dancer9

Kate, I understand your concern and appreciate you're radar (intuition), which is usually a caution predictor. I've a neighbor similar, a widower who likes to put his hands on women and make inappropriate comments towards them when he is unwelcome. Thus, I've learned not to 'invite' him, for instance when he is nearby I act as if I don't see him and become occupied, walk the other way when approaches on street, or any other public area. You see, his wife's death was ruled 'accidental' and for some unknown reason to me, he was not awarded the insurance policy of which he had increased a few weeks before the 'accident.'

Kate, it simply may also be innocent, yet I do understand the nuissance. Do you have a dog?

I have a dog but she is no watch dog, barks and then hides under the bed:-)

Alas, the blackberries are drying up and he is no where around.

I think he got the message the last time he came to the door. He kept knocking and I ignored him. He knew I was in the house. I haven't seen him since then.

I think he is just an annoying person from the area looking for free berries although they are everywhere around here.

Next year I will put up a private property sign.

Thanks for your suggestions.
Kate

Sounds good.

Mountain, have you had that lunch yet? I can hardly wait to hear what else she asks.

We don't have hospitals for women only. At least I don't think we do. That's a great concept.

This is the whining zone right....Waaahhh, I have a very bad cold and just feel really yucky! Guess that's a good excuse to visit the forum and be lazy tonight.

I hope you feel better very soon!
dancer9

Oh gerrbeck, I too hope your cold passes soon. There is something worse about a summer cold, doesn't seem natural to me and I am always sicker with one, than one in the winter months. Stay warm, rested and fluids, lots of fluids.