Sunday, June 22, 2025

PLANTS


I wanted to mention this, because I had alluded to a problem earlier.
We are really annoyed and pissed off with what's happening with our shed.  It has to be reduced in height to appease one neighbour.  A husband and wife.
Management here are doing it ... and shouldering the costs, as this fiasco was caused in part by us, and in part by them. 
I felt like moving here was a major mistake, and the happiness I was starting to feel about our new little home was gone.
But, as Stew has said to me, let's NOT let 'them' ruin the enjoyment we shall get from living here.  Lets NOT let them know in any way how much they have upset us.
We shall just totally ignore them, and get on with settling in here, and getting to know all the other lovely people who live here.
Now, the only thing I have to work out is where to put our Pig Weather Vane!  It can't be on the roof, or in anyone's 'face'.  So that's something I'd like to work on today.
We are also going out to find some new garden plants.
When we moved in, there were two areas in the garden that had been freshly planted with hedge plants.   I asked for them to be removed, and they did it immediately.   I am going to replace them with pretty shrubs of our choosing.
Later on this afternoon we have a lady coming to talk to us about our 'lives', for our Village Profiles.  I don't think telling her I'm a CRABBY TART will cut it somehow.  😂😉😏
Catch ya later.

'Smile and be NICE'???

ABOVE:  I'd much rather give them that face! 

btw:  I'm rather impressed with my "ugly" face!  lol

Stew just did the weekend shopping.  Next will be going out to nursery's to find some plants.

Before anyone else makes any helpful suggestions re: the shed, just know that most options were offered to the 'complainers', but short of removing the shed entirely, the only option was the one they agreed to.

Which was butchering our shed, and planting trees to shield it from their view, even though once it is butchered, it will not be in their sight much at all. 

We were kept informed for the most part in what was going on behind closed doors.  But we will still be asking to see the 'Rules and Regulations' that were enacted, as we have not been shown anything in writing to back up what is happening to our shed.  Which is basically being done against our wishes.

Just now, Stew's out the front, getting plants out of the car, and THEY drive past.  And that fucking bitch waved at Stew.  He waved back.  I wouldn't have.

ABOVE: And we have 8 new plants in the gardens, and they should look lovely in a couple of  years time.

Had a lovely yak with L and D, the neighbours whose home joins onto ours.  Lovely people, so nice to have them next door.

We are now going out for a kebab, then home in time for the meeting with the lady who is doing our village profiles.  I might even smile for that photo, cos the one above is not quite 'friendly'.  lol

25 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:15 AM

    Can almost guarantee that it's not overheight by much and they're just being arseholes. Stew is right but it still will leave a sour taste in your mouth. GM 💙💙

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  2. Surprised you didn't read the rules before you moved in

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    1. We did. There was NO INFORMATION on shed restrictions. Nor did management inform us of any restrictions. Surprised you thought we were ignorant.

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  3. Anonymous8:38 AM

    It just amazes me that anyone could be offended by the sight of a shed roof. Very petty, and extremely unfriendly.

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  4. Anonymous9:19 AM

    I am very sorry they did not have very specific placement/height rules. I agree with what you thought, it barely showed over the fence. I would be upset too. (You are not alone, sheds cause lots of issues.)

    My daughter’s neighbor filed a formal complaint against her, with the city, for the way the subdivision had graded her lot two years before she bought the lot and built her house. It was a bit of a mess to straighten out. After all was done - She does exactly what you are doing, she ignores them 100%.

    Vickie

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  5. Anonymous9:23 AM

    You can't paint it to make it blend in with the surroundings? Reducing the height sounds ridiculous, nieghbours sound like a pair of sooky whingers. Bet they find something else to complain about

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    1. Every possible solution was explored and shot down in flames. Chopping our shed up was the only one they would entertain. Short of total removal.

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  6. Anonymous9:29 AM

    Mmmm!! I would be feeling very annoyed and upset just like you over such a petty matter. I guess Stew is right in what he says but it still takes the shine off what you thought was going to be a great lifestyle for you. There"s always someone who spoils it.

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  7. Anonymous9:37 AM

    Chris - when you see them out and about in the complex...kill them with kindness and move on. Like Stew says...don't let them know how upset you are and don't talk about it to other owners...the talk will get back to them and then they win again. Just get it fixed and move on. As I know you both will. Ky Girl

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    1. Easier said than done.

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    2. Anonymous10:49 AM

      We can do anything we put our minds too. Also...THAT FACE...OMG!! I love it! Ky Girl

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  8. Anonymous11:13 AM

    Oh Chris. You've moved in near the Village Idiots!! What a load of croc. How does it spoil their view or are they just nosey? Is it legal since they did not advise you beforehand?? Stew is always sensible. He gave me good advice at work many times but I do love your face lol. Sorry but I'm feeling pissed off for you. Kj

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  9. Anonymous11:20 AM

    Oh well there loss just think of the lovely people you have met already.You don’t need these sad and negative people to talk too.
    Robyn from Australia x

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  10. Rhonda11:36 AM

    Totally agree with Stew! Saying that I would feel just like you do! Ahhhhhh! Have a great day and enjoy your gardening

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  11. Anonymous11:49 AM

    Could the shed possibly be moved into the backyard up against the house rather than taken down? Is there a limit height on shrubbery there as well?--if not you could encourage some shrubs to grow tall enough next to the fence to "hide" any possible sight of the shed up against your house.

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  12. Good grief some people love to complain about anything and everything! They obviously have nothing much happening in their lives. Thank goodness Management are there to mediate and negotiate a solution. Hold your head high and don't let them ruin life at your new home.

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  13. Anonymous12:28 PM

    Are there any other sheds in the community?

    Vickie

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  14. Oops it would be neat to get decal made to match back wall and plaster shed so when looking at it it’s just fence wall graphic that’d fuck em over!

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  15. Anonymous12:57 PM

    I’m sorry to hear your move has been clouded by some difficult neighbours. When you alluded to the shed being problematic in an earlier post I looked at the photo you had put in of the shed from the other side of the fence. Honestly, anyone who has an issue with it is just being petty. I had a laugh at your suggested village profile pic and description - that would put some life into the village. Ha! Good luck moving on. As someone who holds a grudge I struggle with that!! Liz

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  16. Not good and najes you feel bad is understandable. So glad though other beighbours seem lovely. Enjoy yoir lunch abd keeo your angry face away from.the meeting this afternoon. It will get better. Cant wait to see pics of the garden. .

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  17. Anonymous2:23 PM

    Hugs. Love the pix. Amazing how someone as gorgeous as you can look like that.

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  18. Anonymous3:18 PM

    I went back and looked at the picture you posted from the "other" side of the fence...what view are the tenets complaining about losing...your brick wall? Crazy people! Ky Girl

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  19. Anonymous3:23 PM

    Annoying for you but living a village comprises always have to be made.Stew is right...just try to be friendly and move on... something might annoy you soon and you will be complaining as well...lol...Peta

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  20. Oh I love your above photo how cute....I'm seeing where Steve and the boys get there daft photo faces from.

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