If I were BBH I'd go and apologise to the neighbour and offer to spend a bit of time in their position, as in living in their house until the building works are completed. As long as they don't minding living in your house too so that they can get a proper idea of how much fun it was being such an inconsiderate neighbour
Nothing to do with being debt ridden and Bear + Cat are not much of a rabble. It is to do with fact that flat (single bedroom, single bog) has not been properly redecorated/refurbished since early 1970's, during time heavy smoking, slightly psychopathic first husband managed to wreak a fair bit of internal damage. No. 2 did his best, but was not very good at interior decoration and as his health deteriorated he became more and more upset at my suggestion that I should employ a professional.
I am one of the first people to have moved into this particular terrace after the condemnation order was changed to a preservation one so that I have over the years had to put up with noise and inconvenience from other houses in the area being 'gentrified' - including that of my complaining neighbour. This is the first major renovation since then.
Having ranted I think RicF might have a good idea. He, his partner + (nice) dog are mightily welcome to squidge into the bedroom - if they can find enough space (full of stored stuff) whilst Muffin and I shall luxuriate in their 4 storey building - living in the top floors so as to avoid building noise.
Twas my idea Ric. Invite the neighbours to swap places so bear behind can see how awful it is living in a comfy house next door to a building site and let the neighbours stay in her place while the work is getting done
I think I was reacting to what Poacher said. It shows you how things escalate even on-line. We have sent conciliatory notes to next door asking when we could carry out work at least convenience to him - the police also suggested that to him. He has not responded. He also lied about how he behaved when he contacted us.
Anyway think nuff said. Work completely legal - he can huff and puff but won't blow house down.
What chance has the neighbour got? BBH can't even remember who is advising and who she is replying to and it is all here in type. I can almost I magine how the poor neighbour might be misquoted and misrepresented.
I'm developing 'foot drop' on my left side when running long distances, probs MS-related but triggered by electrolyte imbalance. There's a chap in Canada making plastic orthotics for spazzers like me who want to continue endurance sports. I emailed the company to inquire about price & shipping to the UK.
$850 for a plastic coat hanger with $35 shipping!! You wot?!
He now wants to be my friend on Facebook. Eeeeps.
And no, I agree. We weren't designed to have only one foot...
VD. I have had two pairs of boosts since then and I got on with the dyad's, I broke the foot really bad when I was 21, loads of complications followed including getting it re-broke and set. It has never set right and the bones have grown abnormally. I even have a point at the top that just keeps getting bigger.
Considering how it was and 27 years later I have had a bloody good innings but the constant aching and pressure I feel never goes away. Its just about me tolerating it but since last summer it has crept up.
Zouse, You think a discount could be on the cards, 2 for 1 ?
I am visiting crocodile island in Oxford on Saturday.
What a strange community. Give you nice landscape and you don't seem bothered. Post a photo of some rust on a bridge or a lump of wood and you're all over it
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That's telling 'em!!
BBH. Essential.
What happened, did your house burn down?
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No - but it would have if the ancient rewiring had not been replaced!
Dear Neighbour,
Now that was very silly - the police have indeed been called - to deal with you.
Yes, I'd say that was essential building work BBH, TBH.
Maybe you can incorporate your neighbour into the new system.
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What a shame - the handy cavity under the front steps has been bricked up - perhaps I can persuade the builder to unbrick it - for a while.
10 Rillington Place meets RW.
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Have you space for a patio ? Brookside meets RW
That's a point. How does rewiring a house cause such a nuisance to one's neighbours.
It's well known that redeveloping one's residence is the only way the debt ridden rabble are able to get any equity in their house.
Never occurs to them to pay their debts off.
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A five bedroom house? With five bathrooms? Eh?
'F' sake, I settled for a two bed maisonette with one bog!
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Nothing to do with being debt ridden and Bear + Cat are not much of a rabble. It is to do with fact that flat (single bedroom, single bog) has not been properly redecorated/refurbished since early 1970's, during time heavy smoking, slightly psychopathic first husband managed to wreak a fair bit of internal damage. No. 2 did his best, but was not very good at interior decoration and as his health deteriorated he became more and more upset at my suggestion that I should employ a professional.
I am one of the first people to have moved into this particular terrace after the condemnation order was changed to a preservation one so that I have over the years had to put up with noise and inconvenience from other houses in the area being 'gentrified' - including that of my complaining neighbour. This is the first major renovation since then.
Having ranted I think RicF might have a good idea. He, his partner + (nice) dog are mightily welcome to squidge into the bedroom - if they can find enough space (full of stored stuff) whilst Muffin and I shall luxuriate in their 4 storey building - living in the top floors so as to avoid building noise.
Not sure what idea that is.
I don't have a 4 story building, or a dog.
I live in a maisonette. I've already mentioned this.
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I think I was reacting to what Poacher said. It shows you how things escalate even on-line. We have sent conciliatory notes to next door asking when we could carry out work at least convenience to him - the police also suggested that to him. He has not responded. He also lied about how he behaved when he contacted us.
Anyway think nuff said. Work completely legal - he can huff and puff but won't blow house down.
Bloody cheek your neighbour complaining after having made his own racket.
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Come on foot. I have dropped the mileage right down, I have reduced it to three days but you are still not happy. I have got a really bad feeling
Cut it off & get yourself a nice prosthetic. I'm planning the same.
Zouse, we weren't designed to have only one foot.
$850 for a plastic coat hanger with $35 shipping!! You wot?!
He now wants to be my friend on Facebook. Eeeeps.
And no, I agree. We weren't designed to have only one foot...
VD. I have had two pairs of boosts since then and I got on with the dyad's, I broke the foot really bad when I was 21, loads of complications followed including getting it re-broke and set. It has never set right and the bones have grown abnormally. I even have a point at the top that just keeps getting bigger.
Considering how it was and 27 years later I have had a bloody good innings but the constant aching and pressure I feel never goes away. Its just about me tolerating it but since last summer it has crept up.
Zouse, You think a discount could be on the cards, 2 for 1 ?
I am visiting crocodile island in Oxford on Saturday.
Asitis, I had my thigh broken and extended as a toddler some 40 years ago and have loads of niggles as a result so I understand your pain.
What a strange community. Give you nice landscape and you don't seem bothered. Post a photo of some rust on a bridge or a lump of wood and you're all over it
Asitis - I'll come with you to feed the crocs.
VDOT - Yep, it might well do. I've seen this which might be worth a punt: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revolutionary-BOXIA-Orthosis-Flaccid-Paralysis/dp/B00R3ELVSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456823750&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=boxia+foot+drop&psc=1