We have good neighbours. Our houses are all far enough apart we can't see each other's, but we know if someone is away, feed each others' pets, etc., check if someone's alone, help if there's a problem. I grocery shop with a lovely older lady who lives up the road. She drives, I make sure she doesn't carry too-heavy stuff or let the trunk lid bang down on her head, and keep her from feeling anxious about the car breaking down and her being alone. She's become a good friend, as well as a good neighbour, though. My nearest neighbour, we have most of our conversations in the strip of woods, lawns and gardens between us, and we share the most pet care and house-checking, Before we got a plough for the ATV, they used to clear our snowy driveway for us - now we can return the favour if they're away during a storm.

But (sigh) I'd still rather be living somewhere in Cape Breton...