Did I do the wrong thing? Advice Please?

Question

A few days ago, a friend of a friend was in my neighborhood and stopped by my place because he was riding a bike and it was raining really hard. I don't even like this person that much, but I'm nice - so I drove him home and offered to look after the bike until the next day. I live in a very small apartment and didn't want his huge bicycle in my place too long. He never showed the next day, he called but kept on having to hang up after a minute (weird)...I got fed up. The bike is huge and in the way.

I don't want to see this person again, because I don't even like him at all at this point (annoying). Also, I've been invited to go camping today and I don't want to be stuck here waiting on a flaky person. So, I dropped the bike off at my across the hall neighbor's place with his number and I emailed him her number and info. She didn't seem to mind keeping the bike for today...and it made me feel better having it (and him) away from me because he's hard to take.

So, my question - did I do a wrong/bad/thing in leaving the bike with my trusted neighbor (she is very trustworthy)? He seems to treasure this bike - so will he pick it up today? (I don't want to impose on my neighbor *that* long). Thanks

Answer 1

It is not your responsibility to look after this guys bike. Tell him to come and get it now or you will not be looking after it so if it gets stolen that is his problem!  

Answer 2

You did the right thing, absolutely. If the bike is still at your neighbor's when you return then drop the bike off at his house and tell him to never do that to you again. It's that simple.

Brightest Blessings,

Raji the Green Witch

Answer 3

well if its just for the day then it shouldnt be a problem

Answer 4

I don't think you did anything wrong. It's good being nice person and what you did is what any good person would do, and there's nothing wrong with that - even though you might not even like someone you're being nice to.

You can't bend over backwards, especially if they just suddenly popped in your life. You have a life, too, and you can't drop what you're doing just to make them happy.

If he hasn't picked up his bike by the time you come back from your camping trip, then I'd give him a call/email him telling him that you can't  keep his bike any longer and if he doesn't pick it up by [insert certain time] that you're just going to leave it outside and whatever happens to it, happens. It's not your bike, it's his, and it's his responsibility.

Answer 5

His bike is not your responsibility.  Just tell him to pick it up now, or you will not be responsible for anything that happens to it.

Answer 6

you have learned a lesson. if you don't like a person - rain or snow etc.. then tough t*t! their problem and discomfort - not yours! you are suffering what is now YOUR problem and its uncomfortable. drop the bike off at the local police station and they can phone the baffoon! if he phones you in the mean time hang up after 30 seconds and go off on your holidays. its a special bike eh? yeah right! police i reckon. guilt free mind you - you've got to remember that!