COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

So that is it. My brood has fledged. Son is now in his rented place and has officially moved away from home.

Should I feel sad? I have an empty nest. I don’t feel sad at all... just pleased that they are ready to make their own way.

Research says happy couples experience a dip in their level of happiness after their children are born— and don’t get back to the same level until the children are out of the house.

 

[JoesMum]

Hi Yvonne, no it doesn't I only trimmed the holly tree last week and made sure there was nothing hanging over, and I don't mind if they cut back to the line of the fence but to reach over into my garden and cut the stems is criminal damage. They have had a 6 foot fence on their side of the small fence in the pictures for the last 12 years which came down in the storms at the beginning of the year ,but they have only put 2 panels so far. I am so upset and angry about this. They waited until I went out on the weekend to do it.
They are just very spiteful people who think they can do what they want with my property.

This is awful

 

[Kristoff]

I’m just going to wave at you all and let you enjoy this while i book a trip to the Isle of Mann.

Kayaking?

 

[Kristoff]

I can’t see the pic? Did you post one?

Me neither

 

[Kristoff]

I think there’s a hole in my wall!
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Hired a Sulcata?

 

[Kristoff]

Good afternoon everyone hope you have all had a good Weds.
I have been quite upset today as I discovered that not only have neighbours thinned my holly tree to almost nothing they have also reached over and cut an evergreen shrub that my Dad planted more than 20 years ago, so I have lost a huge chunk of that too. It has always been a very healthy plant, but this afternoon I noticed that it was looking sorry for itself, which I couldn't understand because I have been watering it, and when I looked I saw the cuts. They have made a real mess of my corner. I have printed off the pictures and will be going to the police tomorrow. I have had enough and what they have done is criminal damage.

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So sorry it came to this, Lyn. Good luck. Respect for private property is the very basis of order and rule of law. That’s what got peaceful, well-off countries where they are today.

 

[Momof4]

So that is it. My brood has fledged. Son is now in his rented place and has officially moved away from home.

Should I feel sad? I have an empty nest. I don’t feel sad at all... just pleased that they are ready to make their own way.

I think it’s healthy that you’re not “sad.”
You obviously did your job and know he’s ready.

 

[JoesMum]

Hired a Sulcata? [emoji14]

I have to admit that was my first thought before I saw the picture [emoji23]

 

[Lyn W]

I have to pop to the shops now, only have cornflakes in the house and I had those for lunch.
I don't think Lola would be very impressed if I put a bowl of those down for him tomorrow.
So I need to go and stock up but I was too wound up to go earlier.
I'll not see you all later.
TTFN

 

[JoesMum]

I have to pop to the shops now, only have cornflakes in the house and I had those for lunch.
I don't think Lola would be very impressed if I put a bowl of those down for him tomorrow.
So I need to go and stock up but I was too wound up to go earlier.
I'll not see you all later.
TTFN

With Lola, anything is possible! Not see you later

 

[CarolM]

It also means we have done our job, hopefully!Raised them to be independent and happily so. They know home is always wherever we are and that they’re always welcome, but we can’t and shouldn’t make them feel guilty if they’re busy doing their own thing.

(We may have learned a few things by doing the opposite to my in-laws )

Yes that too.

 

[CarolM]

I think there’s a hole in my wall!
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Are you sure there is a hole in your wall?

 

[CarolM]

Good afternoon everyone hope you have all had a good Weds.
I have been quite upset today as I discovered that not only have neighbours thinned my holly tree to almost nothing they have also reached over and cut an evergreen shrub that my Dad planted more than 20 years ago, so I have lost a huge chunk of that too. It has always been a very healthy plant, but this afternoon I noticed that it was looking sorry for itself, which I couldn't understand because I have been watering it, and when I looked I saw the cuts. They have made a real mess of my corner. I have printed off the pictures and will be going to the police tomorrow. I have had enough and what they have done is criminal damage.

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What horrible people. Why on earth would they be so mean?

 

[CarolM]

Me neither

I saw it in the email. But not in the thread itself.

 

[CarolM]

I have to admit that was my first thought before I saw the picture [emoji23]

Lol. I thought about the pic with the sulcata bashing through the wall.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

 

[CarolM]

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[CarolM]

Good night all. Enjoy your evenings.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Lol. I thought about the pic with the sulcata bashing through the wall.

Wait wait....how about a tort table instead of a fireplace...I’ll help.

 

[Toddrickfl1]