These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Not happy

Arghhh.

About 5:00 this evening, a pickup stopped on the road beside my house and began making noise. I went out to see what was going on, and found that it was pulling a trailer from which was unloaded a small road grader. The road grader was cutting a driveway on the property behind me. Crap. Make that two craps. (1) It means the people who bought that property are actually going to be building there, lessening my beloved privacy (although where the house is going is out of my view), and (2) The ensuring noise is going to drive me up the wall.

If you've read my blog for a while, you might remember that about two and a half years ago, there was a property line dispute between my property and the one behind me. If your interested, the following links will explain it.

http://noendingjourney.blogspot.com/2008/02/crap.html

http://noendingjourney.blogspot.com/2008/02/quick-update.html

Additionally, the driveway has been cut as close to the property line as is possible. It's almost as if they wanted to encroach to the nth degree. Perhaps I'm being overly sensitive, because, to be honest, cutting the driveway there, probably gives the best slope to reach the site for the house. But it still does not make me happy.

I'm just really unhappy about this. I'll get over it. Maybe I'll even like these people when they get here, I don't know. But for now, I refuse to consider being pleased.
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13 comments:

  1. Pepper McKeanAugust 28, 2010 8:40 PM

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  2. LyniluAugust 28, 2010 8:47 PM

    Pepper, I saw your note. Yes, I hope you're right. I think it will work out.

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  3. LindaAugust 28, 2010 9:27 PM

    I love your expression "I refuse to consider being pleased." I'm sure we've all be there before. Only time will tell. Sometimes we become pleased in spite of ourselves. Hang in there.

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  4. LyniluAugust 28, 2010 10:13 PM

    Linda, I'm betting that in the end, everything will be fine, but at this juncture, I just need to pout a little while. Yep, I think we've all been here at one time or another. It's just my turn!

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  5. moniAugust 29, 2010 8:49 AM

    I just hope your new neigbors are good neighbors. NO neighbors is even better though! I enjoy good neighbors but not so close to me.

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  6. RMcIntyreAugust 29, 2010 9:22 AM

    Lyn, I'm sure whatever the outcome, you will handle the situation with your usual wisdom and tact.

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  7. LyniluAugust 29, 2010 9:57 AM

    Moni, since every lot is 1/2 acre or larger, there is actually elbow room, and while the entrance of the driveway is close, the house is going to be set at the opposite side of a lot that is nearly 1 acre. It really isn't that close. I think it is the principle of having the driveway so near, since I am also at the back of my own lot, albeit, at the opposite side from the driveway. sigh. It will be OK, I know.

    Thank you, Ruth. I didn't feel wise or tactful last night, but I'm sure my graces will return. They already have to a great degree.

    We humans do not deal well with change, a fact I've long recognized, and even though I am aware of that, when something strikes at an emotional level, I'm as vulnerable as the next person.

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  8. FredaAugust 29, 2010 1:17 PM

    We've been in exactly the same position over the last few years with houses being built nearer and nearer to us. The noise aspect is the worst bit - the people themselves have all turned out to be charming. Sorry it is spoiling your home.

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  9. LyniluAugust 29, 2010 2:54 PM

    Freda, I think it spoils my peace of mind, but not the home. And POM can be adjusted. And you're right, it's not the people I have concerns about. The noise is unnerving, but it will go away.

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  10. DianaAugust 30, 2010 2:27 PM

    Oh I so understand your frustration. It's hard when things are going smoothly and than SURPRISE!! We have a property easement that involves our driveway. Most of the time things have gone smoothly but there have been other times when I've had to get bitchy! Love Di ♥

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  11. LyniluAugust 30, 2010 2:55 PM

    I'm kinda over my snit now, Di. The noise goes on, and it will for a few days, and then I'll probably like the new folks. In a year, I'll probably have forgotten this whole thing. As you said, though, sometime ya just have to get bitchy!! And I did!

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  12. bettyAugust 31, 2010 8:40 AM

    Well, this would make me bitchy too. At least you seem to be over it already, which is quite impressive!

    Hugs,
    Betty

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  13. LyniluAugust 31, 2010 9:06 AM

    Betty, all I can say is that if I've learned nothing from life, I know that staying cranky only makes me more unhappy. So I do my bitchy routine, then (try to) let it go into the wind to be carried far, far away. It usually works. ;D

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If you have something to say about it, just stick out your thumb, and I'll slow down so you can hop aboard! But hang on, 'cause I'm movin' on down the road!!! No time to waste!!!

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