[Happinow]

I was hesitant to post anymore regarding my landscaping disappointments because I really felt the thread had gotten out of hand. I didn't mean to cause such a stir. I was simply saying that I was very disappointed in what was happening on the lot adjoining my property. I've certainly learned a lot with this event. Some of you missed my point completely and others understand my concerns. My neighbors initial plan was to totally enclose his lot with shrubs to make a dog park for his dog so that he could let his dog out on his property without a leash, thus creating a barrier. These shrubs would run the entire length of my golf course view and then some. I read that no barriers of any kind would be permitted in TV, so I expected his plan to be shut down. I believe his landscaper told him that he was unable to put in shrubs along the property lines if he totally enclosed his lot. He then changed his plans and left about a 10-15 foot space open so that his property was not totally enclosed, thus eliminating the term "barrier". This alteration allowed his permit to be granted. I learned that dogs do not have to be on a leash if they are on your property. I thought they did if they were outside of the home. I also learned that you can do what ever you want with your property....it's your property. I am however, greatly disappointed that my neighbors would not consider what they are doing to our view as well as our neighbors. The rest of us were kind enough to consult with each other before we landscaped to be sure we could all see the course. It was the neighborly thing to do. He could easily apply landscaping without hindering our view at all and it seems selfish to me that he wouldn't consider the views of others who have paid a premium for their lot as well. On the bright side, We love our home and our lot (still). Life goes on and we will make the best of it. Perhaps the shrubs will be a blessing after all.