A Fool's Errand

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Starting again.":

Ya know what's worst than the grading of this property....The neighbors.


Posted by Anonymous to Our Town and Its Business at 25 September 2013 20:10

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The neighbours on Longthorpe Court are going to live side by side for a long time.

When written approval by the director   to remove the trees is received ,as required, the lot is properly graded and landscaped, the neighbors will no doubt come to-gether in mutual enjoyment of their homes.

Life is too short to do anything else.  There are no harsh words to regret.


At the same time, a great deal of unneccessary  kefuffle was created.

It has been clear from the beginning the trees could be removed by written approval by the director.

No amendment of a sub-division agreement was required therefore Council's approval was never necessary.

The trees are old  and have  been without care and attention  for at least twenty-five years.

A  neighbor's good will  is worth something ,is it not?

Trees can be replaced.

Fresh new trees  are pleasing to look at in their pale green lacy Spring  foliage .

A fresh new start  is exciting for everyone.

Growing it is  something to be shared.

No-one can be sure when a crisis might need the help of a  friend.

In  a dispute between neighbors, only fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

These neighbors were encouraged to believe they had a right where  they did not.  No favors done  there.

With  judgement , the  discord  can fade  and the neighbors will be what they  should be.

The rest of us can turn our attention  to the next element of the 80% emotional turmoil that , according to the scientists, is part of our being .

It's how we know we are alive.

But I'm warning you, never again call me a paid shill for a builder.

Rational thought and sweetness and light will vanish in the vapour.

Your anonymity  isn't that secure.