[jimbo2012]

Thanks neighbor, U ignored the planting restrictions and U just devalued my property.



Two famous people in the same boat Larry ellison (the big Lanai)

Kevin Costner

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by Patty55

(Pulling on my flame suit here)

If Happinow paid for an unobstructive view, then she has a complaint, but what exactly is her problem?

She mentions electric fencing, maybe the reason for the shrubs is so the dogs will have a sight line that they will "respect" as a fence rather than just run till they are zapped. What would she have them do, count strides?

She also mentions the guy drives a "red vet", unless he has a former Communist army member pulling him in a rickshaw I think he has a red corvette-who cares. He's rude to his help, again unless she's taking up house cleaning, this should not be her problem.

This guy is planting landscaping ON HIS OWN PROPERTY, his dog is in his own house, he will be running without a leash IN HIS OWN BACKYARD (is their now a leash-law prohibiting this).

As far as having a decent relationship with your neighbors, I think that ship has sailed. Look at the bright side, you're getting some free landscaping.

Yes there is a no leash law. And you CAN plant but not to form a hedge between homesites and not in excess of 4" high and not in the swail line or within a certain distance of the property line. Yes it is getting a little crazy. The right thing was done by happinow,the proper agency was notified and when the work starts someone will come to the property. Far to many restriction are being stretched or ignored completly. Good luck Happinow.

[graciegirl]

I am guessing, and hoping that this will be another tempest in a teapot and the plants and bushes will not be an obstruction to Happinow's view, and the person who planted them will have receiived permission to do so and the next potluck will be peaceful and happy, now and later.

[mrsanborn]

This could be a reality show - The Real Wives of Brownwood. No, a movie - Invasion of The View Snatchers. Pan to the house. Pan the neighborhood. Back to the house. Red Vette pulls into the driveway. Man gets out and spits. His dogs get out of the passenger side and pee on the lamp post. Suddenly, you hear, "the servants in my house don't wear shoes!" The neighbors, looking from quarter open blinds are horrified as they know they are witnessing the beginning of the Invasion of The View Snatchers!

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am guessing, and hoping that this will be another tempest in a teapot and the plants and bushes will not be an obstruction to Happinow's view, and the person who planted them will have receiived permission to do so and the next potluck will be peaceful and happy, now and later.

GG, always the diplomat. I'm not being sarcastic, I admire that.

I'm changing my mantra from "They are what they are, they do what they do" to WWGGD? (What would GracieGirl do).

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by mrsanborn

This could be a reality show - The Real Wives of Brownwood. No, a movie - Invasion of The View Snatchers. Pan to the house. Pan the neighborhood. Back to the house. Red Vette pulls into the driveway. Man gets out and spits. His dogs get out of the passenger side and pee on the lamp post. Suddenly, you hear, "the servants in my house don't wear shoes!" The neighbors, looking from quarter open blinds are horrified as they know they are witnessing the beginning of the Invasion of The View Snatchers!

Love it.

[shcisamax]

"hoping that this will be another tempest in a teapot" Me thinks this teapot hath dost floweth over. But kudos to you Gracie for taking the best possible "view" of this ...as always.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Patty55

If Happinow paid for an unobstructive view, then she has a complaint, but what exactly is her problem? Look at the bright side, you're getting some free landscaping.

Unless you buy a large pie-shaped lot, I don't see how anyone could be guaranteed a totally unobstructed view. I think the problem is more about fear of what a neighbor may do in the future rather than an existing problem. E.G., potentially not keeping the shrubs trimmed to four feet.

Someone who buys a lot that backs on golf course can control what is planted on their own lot, so that they have an unobstructed "straight-ahead" view. However a neighbor also has a right to enjoyment of their lot and view. And I believe that includes the right to build a birdcage, providing it stops at least ten feet from the property line. Or plant shrubs keeping back from the property line, as long as they keep the bushes trimmed to four feet.

With a "fence" of shrubs, Happinow will not have to look at two large dogs cavorting in the yard next door. So this could possibly be a good thing. Perhaps the neighbor is trying to be responsible, and may well decide to put in invisible fencing within the shrubbery.

I think that trying to control what neighbours do with their lot will just lead to neighbors "taking sides", and eventually to a divided neighborhood which I think would be very unpleasant. We all want to spend our golden years in a harmonious stress-free environment. Compromises may be required to achieve this.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by mrsanborn

This could be a reality show - The Real Wives of Brownwood. No, a movie - Invasion of The View Snatchers. Pan to the house. Pan the neighborhood. Back to the house. Red Vette pulls into the driveway. Man gets out and spits. His dogs get out of the passenger side and pee on the lamp post. Suddenly, you hear, "the servants in my house don't wear shoes!" The neighbors, looking from quarter open blinds are horrified as they know they are witnessing the beginning of the Invasion of The View Snatchers!

love your humor.

[senior citizen]

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[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by mrsanborn

This could be a reality show - The Real Wives of Brownwood. No, a movie - Invasion of The View Snatchers. Pan to the house. Pan the neighborhood. Back to the house. Red Vette pulls into the driveway. Man gets out and spits. His dogs get out of the passenger side and pee on the lamp post. Suddenly, you hear, "the servants in my house don't wear shoes!" The neighbors, looking from quarter open blinds are horrified as they know they are witnessing the beginning of the Invasion of The View Snatchers!

This is one of the funniest posts ever!!!!
Mrsanborn you forgot to mention that the spitting vet driver had NY plates. Bada Boom....

[birdawg]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

This is one of the funniest posts ever!!!!
Mrsanborn you forgot to mention that the spitting vet driver had NY plates. Bada Boom....

It's Bada Bing

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by birdawg

It's Bada Bing

bada bing, bada boom

this "expression" can be used like the word "voila" ----> something is finished or completed...

[Patty55]

...And as the closing credits roll Mr. NY Spitting Vette owner sits in his lanai smoking a cigar belting out "I've gotta be me" while his dog howls along.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Patty55

...And as the closing credits roll Mr. NY Spitting Vette owner sits in his lanai smoking a cigar belting out "I've gotta be me" while his dog howls along.

Great thread, read it from start to finish and loved every minute of it. Only goes to show that this is truly Florida's Friendliest Retirement Community and we all have too much time on our hands ..........................