tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post721554618288892688..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: On My KneesWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-56818644310110589202017-09-15T22:00:30.810-02:302017-09-15T22:00:30.810-02:30I mourned that beautiful old tree as if it were a ...I mourned that beautiful old tree as if it were a beloved friend. I feel so badly for you. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://arouseinthenews.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">เย็ดสาว</a>UplayOnlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056159688537638797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-79495412435560915612017-09-07T12:52:18.732-02:302017-09-07T12:52:18.732-02:30I believe Vlad needs impaling!! That is awful, an...I believe Vlad needs impaling!! That is awful, and I will never again complain about any of our very strict zoning laws! Peace to you and ease for your knees, dear WWW.MsGrayseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-54126479786512594312017-08-30T10:24:57.731-02:302017-08-30T10:24:57.731-02:30Thanks Deb for your thoughtful response. My update...Thanks Deb for your thoughtful response. My update today has encompassed the thinking that followed this and I had to smile when I read your comment as we had thought of this + more.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-45151084735178250592017-08-30T10:23:55.426-02:302017-08-30T10:23:55.426-02:30Absolutely no assistance at all. The Wild East whe...Absolutely no assistance at all. The Wild East where the absence of laws and protection for the peasants are more visible. Oligarchy reigns supreme.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91776412678763791192017-08-30T04:11:00.419-02:302017-08-30T04:11:00.419-02:30Well, harrummff, maybe I won't curse the zonin...Well, harrummff, maybe I won't curse the zoning laws anymore. What an awful thing to have to deal with. Nothing can be done about the trees of course. That was just a massacre, plain and simple. Several years back I spent months in a depression after a neighbour had a huge and *magnificent* maple tree in his back garden cut, and I'd never suffered a day's depression in my life before. I mourned that beautiful old tree as if it were a beloved friend. I feel so badly for you. <br /><br />But you do have a thriving little B & B going, and there are many semi-retired and young retired folks who are looking for small businesses they can run from home. Your realtor needs to not be defeatist and point out to potential buyers that construction doesn't go on forever, and that the 'warehouse' won't look so bad once it's got a roof, siding, windows, and doors installed and a bit of grass about. There are many houses of this design in rural BC. People like to park their trucks, snowmobiles, quad bikes, motorcycles, and other "toys" inside, on the first floor, hence the two big doors, and they live upstairs. Certainly doesn't appeal to me, but there is *no* accounting for taste. <br /><br />As we used to say in the dim and distant past when we were young'uns. "Keep the faith Sister!" I think that meant just try to keep from going bonkers over something that's out of your control. <3 <br />Hugs from Calgary <br />xoxoxo<br />"Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art…" Eleanor RooseveltDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133236228952504852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-59090959459041854272017-08-29T20:38:03.832-02:302017-08-29T20:38:03.832-02:30Oh no! Just as I thought things were going your w...Oh no! Just as I thought things were going your way, stars aligned and all that. Dang eclipse!! Sod it, WWW - is there no legal assistance, compensation for loss of light, view etc? So sorry that this happened at the worst possible time for you.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-87091486655211832582017-08-29T17:57:22.427-02:302017-08-29T17:57:22.427-02:30And disregard. Meanwhile these Christians are fron...And disregard. Meanwhile these Christians are front and centre in church. Isn't it the way?<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-74093810283360948752017-08-29T17:27:46.026-02:302017-08-29T17:27:46.026-02:30Greed. No other word describes this better. I am ...Greed. No other word describes this better. I am so sorry.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019795727444192776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-20008951449959201252017-08-29T12:47:38.132-02:302017-08-29T12:47:38.132-02:30That's dreadful. What a bastard.That's dreadful. What a bastard.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91224444158760962942017-08-29T09:15:56.803-02:302017-08-29T09:15:56.803-02:30Oh no. You had a wretched year also? So very sorry...Oh no. You had a wretched year also? So very sorry Jan.<br />Two families in this place and vote against anything that benefits the peasants. Self interest run amok. Or just the same as Big Politics only more evident and in your face.<br /><br />There was no way of fighting this even if I did have the energy of the health.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13706136095573155682017-08-29T07:49:28.327-02:302017-08-29T07:49:28.327-02:30Oh god... I have no words for this misery. Only lo...Oh god... I have no words for this misery. Only love and a wish for you to be done with this. We had some miserable dealings this year and like you decided not to fight it knowing that justice does not always work in favour of the just. Sometimes it isn't just being too tired to fight but too jaded with the system to bother. Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-48124877490823969662017-08-29T07:13:20.264-02:302017-08-29T07:13:20.264-02:30Thank you Joared. Rampant capitalism and sneering ...Thank you Joared. Rampant capitalism and sneering disregard for us peasants. I doubt he even gives me a thought. It has soured all the good I've experienced here. <br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-451417350822016742017-08-29T07:10:50.675-02:302017-08-29T07:10:50.675-02:30I simply don't have any energy left and it sur...I simply don't have any energy left and it sure wouldn't bother him, he doesn't live or pay taxes in the town but uses it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40871685042493765412017-08-29T07:09:36.449-02:302017-08-29T07:09:36.449-02:30Well it's.more than that Nick. He has destroye...Well it's.more than that Nick. He has destroyed my retirement plan as my house has niw tumbled in value, if I'm able to sell it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-84557177591919832842017-08-29T05:37:16.340-02:302017-08-29T05:37:16.340-02:30Why do so many business people seem to think anyth...Why do so many business people seem to think anything they do is acceptable because it's just business -- their means to an end, however unsavory? They seem to totally lack ethical considerations. Wish you weren't having to experience this. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16409791619374638772017-08-28T20:01:59.021-02:302017-08-28T20:01:59.021-02:30I say start a skunk farm on that end of your prope...I say start a skunk farm on that end of your property...you won't have to endure the smell as you will be gone but might give you a right big bargaining chip down the line...LOL Nothing worse then a really bad smell and you are free to do as you please too right? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-37440446249610141122017-08-28T18:22:30.332-02:302017-08-28T18:22:30.332-02:30Of course there should be zoning laws that forbid ...Of course there should be zoning laws that forbid such monstrosities. It's extraordinary that there aren't any. And I was going to ask, why a warehouse? But you answer that in your penultimate paragraph. There is no end to man's wickedness (and it's usually men) But how heartbreaking when you were used to such wonderful views.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-82880691489695164822017-08-28T09:16:18.347-02:302017-08-28T09:16:18.347-02:30I know Cathy, it's hard to believe but it happ...I know Cathy, it's hard to believe but it happens out here all the time. And the noise right now is appalling.its hard not to give into despair.<br /><br />XO<br />WWW Wisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80244520150212182322017-08-28T05:46:06.903-02:302017-08-28T05:46:06.903-02:30That's a bit of an eyesore (to put it mildly)....That's a bit of an eyesore (to put it mildly). I take it he has never been Mr Geniality where you are concerned. <br />Like Elle I remember the tree episode and wondering why someone would do that and how on earth in this day and age they could get away with it. But then - some do.<br />Just curious to know what sort of business ventures he's involved in?<br /><br />Remember we're all (near and far) thinking of you 😊 ~ Cathy<br /><a href="http://cranethie.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"><br />Cathy @ Still Waters</a><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487589871746402154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-56567280290117430662017-08-27T22:02:54.910-02:302017-08-27T22:02:54.910-02:30Thanks E, me? poised between outrage and fear.
XO...Thanks E, me? poised between outrage and fear.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-65518402949224599882017-08-27T22:02:08.267-02:302017-08-27T22:02:08.267-02:30Thanks Ernestine.
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WWWThanks Ernestine.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-91136365765773481312017-08-27T22:01:51.746-02:302017-08-27T22:01:51.746-02:30It's hard to tell what it's going to be us...It's hard to tell what it's going to be used for as he has a difficult relationship with the truth. And truly, we are not entitled to know with no regulations but as a neighbour, based on the rules of common courtesy you'd think I would be informed. But no. This is all a shock to me, the destruction, the proximity and now a direct effect on my future wellbeing. He will probably want my house at a fire sale price.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-32840096594835241242017-08-27T21:59:31.966-02:302017-08-27T21:59:31.966-02:30Well said Kate. I am horrified that so little of a...Well said Kate. I am horrified that so little of any regulations exist in this province. Recently some of the oldest houses in St. John's were mowed down. There is very little value placed on history and I am going to explore why that is.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-8216548474952225992017-08-27T21:42:44.041-02:302017-08-27T21:42:44.041-02:30I'm gobsmacked...so sorry!I'm gobsmacked...so sorry!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-75922357059326283952017-08-27T21:07:14.083-02:302017-08-27T21:07:14.083-02:30So so sorry....So so sorry....My Journey To Mindfulnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743386000772274656noreply@blogger.com