the police about things like fireworks being shot over their house and kids egging cars, she and her husband know "almost all of our neighbors, even vacation with them. We remember birthdays, celebrate events, and borrow mowers." Holden said you'd be surprised at what having a good, old-fashioned conversation can do. "Let them know what's important to you," she said. "Inviting (neighbors) over for a beer in the driveway works wonders!" As for Jenny Britt at Ghent on the Square, connections and relationships are important. That's why, if the house sale off Lafayette Boulevard in Norfolk goes through, she will make the effort to get to know her neighbors. "To not have a connection to people who are right next to you is strange to me," Britt said. COMMENTS ADVISORY: Users are solely responsible for opinions they post here; comments do not reflect the views of The Virginian-Pilot or its websites. Users must follow agreed-upon rules: Be civil, be clean, be on topic; don't attack private individuals, other users or classes of people. Read the full rules here. - Comments are automatically checked for inappropriate language, but readers might find some comments offensive or inaccurate. If you believe a comment violates our rules, click the report violation link below it.