Had an elderly neighbor once---after 4 years we actually became friends. My husband and I got into the habit of calling him 'mudgeon'.(Perfect fit for him)

One day his wife was chatting with us at the intersection of our backyards. I forgot myself and referred to him as 'mudgeon'. She asked...my husbad choked and I explained...and I'll never forget her laughter that I can still hear although 'The Mudgeons' have long since passed by.

Linda
Hi Bluesky!