Reluctant New Fence
So we go to Oregon and come back to find our new neighbor changed the landscape around their house. We shared a huge tree between the 2 houses. Poof – they cut it down while we were away. We liked the tree but the trunk did sit n their property. Then we go to the back and the hedge between the 2 houses is gone. We’re talking a 14 foot hedge !! We loved the hedge and it was on their side but was one of the reasons we bought the house. Total privacy with these huge hedges in the back and side. We were not happy.
The new neighbors came to us when we got home and expressed their sorrow for doing what they did without consulting us first. We were gone 5 days and they couldn’t wait any longer. It was tough to be mad at that point. We had 2 choices, either be mad or work together in making a new fence. They had already started a home made 5 foot fence which wouldn’t work for us. We worked together and decided to build a new solid 6 foot fence. We bought the panels from Rona and rented a UHaul to transport them. Uhaul note: They charge $19 for the truck but $15 for insurance and 50 cent a kilometer. $65 is more than $19. Oh well we got everything and built the fence in 7 hours and it turned out great !! We’d prefer the hedge but this is the next best thing. We worked well together and we’re going to like our new neighbors. Kind of funny – Hey nice to meet you – can I build a 6 ft fence so I don’t have to see you :)



So we go to Oregon and come back to find our new neighbor changed the landscape around their house. We shared a huge tree between the 2 houses. Poof – they cut it down while we were away. We liked the tree but the trunk did sit n their property. Then we go to the back and the hedge between the 2 houses is gone. We’re talking a 14 foot hedge !! We loved the hedge and it was on their side but was one of the reasons we bought the house. Total privacy with these huge hedges in the back and side. We were not happy.
The new neighbors came to us when we got home and expressed their sorrow for doing what they did without consulting us first. We were gone 5 days and they couldn’t wait any longer. It was tough to be mad at that point. We had 2 choices, either be mad or work together in making a new fence. They had already started a home made 5 foot fence which wouldn’t work for us. We worked together and decided to build a new solid 6 foot fence. We bought the panels from Rona and rented a UHaul to transport them. Uhaul note: They charge $19 for the truck but $15 for insurance and 50 cent a kilometer. $65 is more than $19. Oh well we got everything and built the fence in 7 hours and it turned out great !! We’d prefer the hedge but this is the next best thing. We worked well together and we’re going to like our new neighbors. Kind of funny – Hey nice to meet you – can I build a 6 ft fence so I don’t have to see you :)



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