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.
I would like to know what the kids of those neighbours feel about this nonsense,
ReplyDelete" Like, don't we have enough trees of our own, Dad" ?
Should never have gotten to this stage in the first place. I'm getting tired of red herring & angry voices.
ReplyDelete8:49. You’re right…It shouldn’t have…Although…it has been very interesting to see how our Councillors and Mayor have dealt with it.
ReplyDeleteGail Collins has an article in the NYTimes entitled ' Meet Dilly and Dither " She could well be describing our Council's activities or lack of same.
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