[Happinow]

Thank you all for your input and opinions on this thread. I agree, it has lasted way too long. Let's put it to pasture and move on to a lighter topic! Life is too short....

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I still say. Least said, soonest mended.
All's well that ends well.
and Much ado about nothing.

I think you also said Tempest in a Teapot maybe I dreamed that one.

Oh sorry, I thought I was on the "Old Sayings" thread.

[bxmt54]

Is this ever going to end?????

[skyc6]

Yes, it is. Thanks goodness!

[zcaveman]

When all is over I would like to see some before and after pictures of Happinow's view. Just to see what she and and now does not have.

It might help future buyers with their decision on where to buy.

Z

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Originally Posted by 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.

I was so glad to hear that the owner who paid for their property is allowed to use their property for what they feel fit, as long as it is within deed restriction guidelines. It's great to know that a dog owner is allowed to let his dog run loose on the property that he paid for, as long as it is trained to stay on his property. He's living his dream! This all sounds reasonable to me.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Thank you all for your input and opinions on this thread. I agree, it has lasted way too long. Let's put it to pasture and move on to a lighter topic! Life is too short....

Wait a minute.....wait a minute! 231 posts dating back to July 12. There have been over 21,000 views. You say it is a NIGHTMARE.....and you're not going to tell us how the story ends?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by KEVIN & JOSIE

I was so glad to hear that the owner who paid for their property is allowed to use their property for what they feel fit, as long as it is within deed restriction guidelines. It's great to know that a dog owner is allowed to let his dog run loose on the property that he paid for, as long as it is trained to stay on his property. He's living his dream! This all sounds reasonable to me.

Originally Posted by swimdawg

Wait a minute.....wait a minute! 231 posts dating back to July 12. There have been over 21,000 views. You say it is a NIGHTMARE.....and you're not going to tell how us the story ends?

This thread affects us all. Not this particular situation with Happ, but just in general. Does a property owner have the right to use his property as he sees fit as long as it adheres to existing restrictions? I think he does. Does he need to get "permission" from every neighbour (in this case the neighbour was living on a different cul de sac) before he makes changes? If a neighbour builds a birdcage or adds privacy shrubs, does that make him a bad neighbour? In this case, the neighbour may have thought he was being considerate by shielding his neighbours from the view of his dogs.

On our side of the street, which backs on a golf course, some people have small birdcages, some have huge birdcages with pools and summer kitchens, and some people are content with the builder's lanai. Does that make the people with the big birdcages bad people? I've never heard any complaints about views being blocked.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

Wait a minute.....wait a minute! 231 posts dating back to July 12. There have been over 21,000 views. You say it is a NIGHTMARE.....and you're not going to tell us how the story ends?

Although I haven't read the entire thing (my time is way too valuable), I consider myself qualified to do the recap...

Apparently the spitting Vette (Red Vet) owner has set his shrubs back 10-15 feet to comply with the rules, evidently the OP recently found out that he has the right to do what he wants on his own property including, but not limited to enjoying his dogs, having a barefoot cleaning woman, spitting, driving a red Vette and paying cash for him home.

ALL IS GOOD

A Kumbaya weiner roast is scheduled for tomorrow night

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by Patty55

A Kumbaya weiner roast is scheduled for tomorrow night

When and where?

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by getdul981

When and where?

Don't know, I think my invite was lost in the mail-LOL

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

In this case, the neighbour may have thought he was being considerate by shielding his neighbours from the view of his dogs.

What!!! how did U come to that conclusion, based on Happi's description (granted one sided) doesn't sound like that word is in his vocabulary or state of mind.

As long as he files for a permit and it's approved he's good to go.

He's fortunate that he's not my neighbor, I would have handled it differently with formal legal notice and other equitable legal means.

[graciegirl]

boy howdy

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

What!!! how did U come to that conclusion, based on Happi's description (granted one sided) doesn't sound like that word is in his vocabulary or state of mind.

As long as he files for a permit and it's approved he's good to go.

He's fortunate that he's not my neighbor, I would have handled it differently with formal legal notice and other equitable legal means.

What does this mean??

[shcisamax]

Wow. This really is the gift that keeps on giving. I thought we were going to let sleeping dogs lie. At least as long as they are on their property and not barking.