By the end of this little picture story, you'll see the dilemma I am facing. I've been mulling it over since 11 last evening when my first thought was to lob my sweet little kissing ball at his windshield. Then I planned to call the town office first thing this morning. Now that I've cooled my jets a bit, I'm not sure what to do. Perhaps you have a suggestion...
Kissing Ball and Whipping Flag
Evergreen Basket and Skinny Snowman
A Cleared Path
Yesterday's Footprints Covered
Take Off the Red Bow and It's a Winter Wreath
The Well and Birdhouses
Chippy Barn Star and Chippy White Fence Wearing White
The Icicles Finally Match My Header's
Neighbor Cleared His Yard
And this is where it gets interesting...Last night between 10 and 11, my neighbor across the street plowed his yard directly onto my front lawn. All of it.
The back edge of this snow is in my garden! Ackkkk... The town plows don't even do this!
Another view of how far off the road the little scamp went...that's my front lawn.
Oh yes! Mrs. Kravitz strikes again. Here he is right outside my window. The nerve of some people!
A look east toward the river and at the end of the drive
Plastic Snowflake on Front Door
The plastic snowflake makes me laugh.
Going in Now
And thus ends the wee tour...
Oh, my - that is a dilemma. Don't really feel like talking to the neighbor directly? Perhaps John would. Or you could go together? Maybe while the guy's at work, you could talk to his lovely wife. We're only a few weeks into winter, and you wouldn't want it happening again, right!? I guess I'd wait to call the city until he proves to be uncooperative.
ReplyDeleteOh dear...my hubby pushes snow with his skidsteer & I'm sure he may be guilty of the same thing. Only thing I know to do is hire someone to push it back on his side! ;) ...in the wee hours of the night! Good luck with that.
ReplyDeleteHi Vee!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible situation to be in! This is something that would truly get my cackles up! I would certainly go and talk to them about it, not only is it an eye-sore for you, it's very inconsiderate on their part, We have a long winter ahead of us, with more snow to on it's way for sure. Good luck, whatever you do will be the right thing.
The pictures are lovely... :0)
Hugs,
Barb
I agree with others, try talking to him, so that it doesn't happen again. Suggest that he pile the snow up in his own yard....
ReplyDeleteLove all of your snow sprinkled goodies...the wreath, well birdhouse etc.
Hugs,
Penny
Hmmm... I agree with everyone. Be direct, hopefully they'll understand. Is Kravitz really there last name?!
ReplyDeleteL
OH MY WORD! Of course the right thing to do would be to talk to them as calmly as possible and suggest that the next time he pile his excess snow in his own yard. Some people are so inconsiderate and rude. My inner devil says to rearrange the fluff in the wee hours so that it is all back in his own yard..... Something tells me that would just be the beginning of a war to end all wars though. If after talking to him doesn't correct anything then the guy is a jerk and the only way to deal with him would be through the city. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading through your comments, I would agree with trying to talk to him first. Although since I hate these situations personally, I would probably send my husband over to do the talking. Either way, it was an inconsiderate thing for your neighbor to do.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are all very pretty. I love the evergreen basket and the skinny snowman.
It's late in the day, and I'm kind of droopy, so I don't fully understand how this guy could have plowed his snow, from across the street, onto your yard.
ReplyDeleteBut!
The nerve! And the stupidity of doing it in the dark. No wonder he *missed*! Grrrrrrrrr.
What did John say? Didn't he want to have "a word" with the guy?
-Bleahhhhh- I'm getting a 'break,' with happenings in part of my neighborhood, and you are NOT. :-(
Yikes! I just learned today that we should start thinking that everyone has honorable intentions. If we do that in this case, perhaps your neighbor didn't think you had enough snow in YOUR yard to make all the snowmen you wanted to make. Therefore, you should bake some brownies, take them over to his house, and tell him thank you for the extra snow, leave the brownies and say next time to just keep his snow for himself as you don't want to be too selfish.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if that works for you!
Vee,
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures!
I'd go out, when he wasn't looking and put the snow back. Or at least make it so my grass was covered again and it was all even.
Because I'd probably be too wimpy to ask him to put it back.
But I'd be irate. And moving the snow around, as much as I could, anyway, would burn off some of the irritation.
I guess the thing to do would be to talk to him. I personally would hate to do it and knowing me I wouldn't do anything at all.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite photo here is of the well and bird feeder / house. It is such a beauty of a photo.
ReplyDeleteThat's it! He's a snowjerk:(
ReplyDeleteSo your neighbour thought if he plowed at night you would not notice? Some folks, after mother nature has been so decorative in the placement of snow for your winter decor - next door has a lot to learn.
ReplyDeleteSomeone needs to send him a link to your blog! :-)
ReplyDeleteDid I see a lawn tractor with a blade on it covered in snow in those pictures? Hmmmm......
Oh vey. .
ReplyDeleteSuch a lot of snow that you were gifted with .. Regifting seems to be quite popular. . .I'd try it and see how it goes over in your neighborhood.
Oh ..if you could only pull it off saying it as a joke.
Hi Vee, I'm a little late to this party but I just wanted to put in my 1/2 cent. I'd sic John on him! Have a little man to man talk. I'd be mad, too! Hope you get this resolved to your satisfaction. (I'd be sorely tempted to put it all back in his yard!) Loved your photos. ~Cheryl
ReplyDeleteWhat a turkey! Snow is pretty but not when it's someone else's dirty snow. It's one thing when it's the town plower, but It's particularly annoying when it's a neighbor who you have to see all the time.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Vee, this reminds me of some movies I have seen, funny to those who are seeing but not to those who are experiencing it.
ReplyDeleteI will say this..... he really had a nerve, and to do it at night, seems like a coward to me. lol
One good thing for your garden, dh says that snow adds nitrogen to the soil. so he cheated himself out of fertilizer. lol. As always enjoyed my visit,
hugs,
Sue
Terri's comment works for me. Love her creativity. Remembering to laugh when these things happen helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteSome people are very inconsiderate...sounds like this neighbor certainly is.
If it were me, I would talk to HIM first and ask him to come remove it. If he gets mean, I would go to the police, I think. I would think it's against the law to deface personal property...even if it DOES melt. :))
ReplyDeleteThat cake of mine that flopped...it was indeed cooked in a brand new bundt pan. I sprayed it good with Pam but......
I say lob the kissing ball! How rude to be plowing at 11 PM in the first place and to have him roll the snow onto your lawn is not being neighborly. Does John have a plow? Push it back ;c)
ReplyDeleteWell, I will probably be the lone voice saying that if you haven't had problems with this neighbor in the past (not having followed your blog long, maybe you have), to just let it go. Some people are clueless. If there's definite damage to your yard once the snow melts, hopefully he'd notice and make amends. Perhaps he worked late or didn't get hold of the snow plow until then? Don't mind me. I have had this contrary spirit as long as I can remember! But for the sake of being neighborly, one sometimes has to hold his tongue. But I also like Terri's suggestion. I hope you have peace about it, whatever you decide to do. Bess
ReplyDeleteYikes! We have a similar problenm with the street plows. They always push the snow to the right side of the street...our side..so we end up with a icy wall of snow across our drive way everytime they pass by...multiple times. We can't fight city hall but you can certainly ring your neighbors bell and tell him that you are upset by what he did and ask him not to do that again if possible. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh my...as a Texan I have no clue...we deal with dogs going in our front yard.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find a solution!!! And yes the fake snowflakes made me laugh also.
I agree with Terri. My Grandma use to say kill em with kindness!
ReplyDeleteThis happens more than you can imagine! At least the snow will be wonderful fertilizer for your garden.
ReplyDeleteWhere I come from this is against the law!!!
ReplyDeletecheck with your police dept., good luck.
Michele
January 16.
ReplyDeleteDear One, just read your Jan. 16th post. My heart goes out to you. I had to read it over, to understand, because it seemed so unreal.
Gentle hugs to you, at this time of deep sorrow. And hopes for closure and for eventual peace with all. None of these above-hoped-for things, have to happen today, or tomorrow or the next day. But ... Eventually.
More gentle hugs...
That is unbelievable that he did that.
ReplyDeleteSweet Vee, just read your Sunday post. My prayers are being said as I write. Many hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh Vee...my prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Sending support and hugs from here to there.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers. Bess
ReplyDeleteOh Vee. Just read your news. Words cannot express how I'm grieving with you right now. This written page seems so insignificant in light of your loss and heaven's gain.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord comfort you in ways only HE can! I love you me dear friend and yes, most certainly, I'll be praying for all of you!!!
I just read your Sunday post. I am so very sorry. I am praying for all of you!!!...m..
ReplyDeleteDear Vee,
ReplyDeleteI just read your Sunday post and want you to know that you and your family are in my hearts and prayers. I have dealt with too many deaths in my own family in the past few years. You are so much in my prayers.
this must seem a lifetime ago, but my
ReplyDeletemouth fell open in horror. the nerve
and thoughtlessness of that man is
beyond the pale!!!!!!!
first, i will tell you what you should do:
make the horrid man a pie.
second, what i would like to do: honey
on his doorstep. sweet yet sticky.