tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post8520200179709274988..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: A Bit of a Sticky Wicket, What?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-89409321682445397002014-06-26T23:53:34.779-04:002014-06-26T23:53:34.779-04:00You'll get your gravel but at what cost? Too ...You'll get your gravel but at what cost? Too bad there isn't a Good Neighbor contract you can make him sign to make sure he doesn't ask for "paybacks".Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-72451476009317747302014-06-26T21:40:14.198-04:002014-06-26T21:40:14.198-04:00Susan,
My dear, don't let this man or his wif...Susan,<br /><br />My dear, don't let this man or his wife cause you any problems or intimidate you.<br />Keep standing your ground........<br /><br />Can DOT do anything for you? <br /><br />I've put my money on you Susan......You'll get your gravel!!!!<br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-13935212152142591782014-06-26T21:32:50.335-04:002014-06-26T21:32:50.335-04:00Interesting scenario. A year later you say???Interesting scenario. A year later you say???Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12482664109452738502014-06-26T17:59:32.221-04:002014-06-26T17:59:32.221-04:00Eggs and cookies. The way to a man's heart and...Eggs and cookies. The way to a man's heart and all that....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-28044653317123404152014-06-26T17:57:27.490-04:002014-06-26T17:57:27.490-04:00You had me chuckling at the end; I hope so, too!You had me chuckling at the end; I hope so, too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-91291585487348323602014-06-26T14:16:42.506-04:002014-06-26T14:16:42.506-04:00Nancy - Yes, I could. Although I am into it prett...Nancy - Yes, I could. Although I am into it pretty deep by now...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-26160722390527301002014-06-26T13:56:47.900-04:002014-06-26T13:56:47.900-04:00You could always tell him you changed your mind :)...You could always tell him you changed your mind :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-35819104670453321092014-06-26T11:48:33.112-04:002014-06-26T11:48:33.112-04:00Mama Pea - Yes, it seems as if what I feared would...Mama Pea - Yes, it seems as if what I feared would happen, has. Of course, he has not delivered the goods yet, either. He gives gravel to all the 'neighbors' apparently. I do intend to pay him for some of it, as I can't be that beholden and live with myself. The other end of the wicket that sticks, is that I am able to get (for free!) a garage structure - but it's a limited time offer. And it needs to be placed on a gravel base so that my car doesn't rust like a bucket. Oy. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-67624057052757624472014-06-26T11:42:32.131-04:002014-06-26T11:42:32.131-04:00Ah, yes, m'dear, you have found yourself with ...Ah, yes, m'dear, you have found yourself with a fine line to walk. Personally, I wouldn't accept the offer of the gravel from him given the fact that methinks he has ulterior motives! I think you hit the nail smack on the head when he figured you wouldn't call him on his "improprierties" if you were beholding to him. Call me cynical, but I think that was his intent all along. Hrumpf. Why do people have to be that way? Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-36163023697509347922014-06-26T11:41:30.467-04:002014-06-26T11:41:30.467-04:00Unfortunately-no.
I always wish everyone with a do...Unfortunately-no.<br />I always wish everyone with a dog loved them like you love yours.<br />It's sickening listening to it bark for 7 or 8 hours STRAIGHT while SHE is at work.You can hear it in the house with all the windows closed--and they are 1/4 mile away. We've tried the sheriff, we've tried just about everything. I will be insane if it goes on much longer......................................Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-69129051941394785332014-06-26T10:55:27.621-04:002014-06-26T10:55:27.621-04:00Fiona - I knew it had to do with cricket but I did...Fiona - I knew it had to do with cricket but I didn't realize that the playing field is the wicket! Learned something new!!!! No, my yard would make a sticky wicket, indeed...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-31123659073885867242014-06-26T10:42:05.615-04:002014-06-26T10:42:05.615-04:00Sticky wicket is a metaphor used to describe a dif...Sticky wicket is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch. The Pitch is the field the game is played on and if it is wet or damp the ball bounces unpredictably...somewhat like your "Best Neighbor ever"! You handled the situation perfectly but your also right about being beholden. It is not something I like either. Humnnn is your yard big enough to play cricket on? Good luck with your gravel adventures and keep us posted!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-3809525583609579212014-06-26T10:29:28.238-04:002014-06-26T10:29:28.238-04:00Jaz - He practically crept past the house this mor...Jaz - He practically crept past the house this morning, a good half hour AFTER official opening time. I cannot stand being beholden to anyone. I will have to devise some way to pay him back. Maybe a lifetime supply of eggs??Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-35931543020748088252014-06-26T10:28:01.978-04:002014-06-26T10:28:01.978-04:00Sue - I have tried everything from threats (report...Sue - I have tried everything from threats (reporting to DEC - not this particular GB, but the idiot next to me), to putting signs out on the front lawn (this particular GB's son was the idjut that stole the first one). I try to channel my best Bette Davis when I leave those treacly messages. It's really sort of spooky. Do you have a dog warden?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-14503553074524429762014-06-26T10:25:28.222-04:002014-06-26T10:25:28.222-04:00TM - So far, so good. TM - So far, so good. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-57350494733884535442014-06-26T10:24:56.524-04:002014-06-26T10:24:56.524-04:00Carolyn - I haven't either, but I bet it is da...Carolyn - I haven't either, but I bet it is darn uncomfortable...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-7868799316713221432014-06-26T10:23:58.838-04:002014-06-26T10:23:58.838-04:00Kristina - I don't like being beholden, or bei...Kristina - I don't like being beholden, or being afraid of retribution. I can take anything they hand out - but I am afraid they will take it out on the livestock. That would turn me into front page news.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-83316076416518132772014-06-26T10:05:31.731-04:002014-06-26T10:05:31.731-04:00I just adore you. If this works, PLEASE come visit...I just adore you. If this works, PLEASE come visit MY neighbor with the ceaselessly barking dog. I cannot muster up ONE iota of civility. I need a class act like you.<br />And if you DO get that gravel (free), we want a Wordless Wednesday PICTURE of that driveway.<br />Jolly good!<br />:DSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-31964100145788690652014-06-26T10:01:13.381-04:002014-06-26T10:01:13.381-04:00Oh boy. Do let us hear how this one turns out.Oh boy. Do let us hear how this one turns out.Tyche's Minderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672047171988985103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-53786410587455422492014-06-26T08:37:25.948-04:002014-06-26T08:37:25.948-04:00I don't think I've ever seen a sticky-wick...I don't think I've ever seen a sticky-wicket.....but I do believe you are in one.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-46048841683380026002014-06-26T07:31:20.830-04:002014-06-26T07:31:20.830-04:00We have stone trucks barrel past our house all the...We have stone trucks barrel past our house all the time. One day my son was turning in, and a truck almost rear-ended him. I was watching from the kitchen. Son flipped him off of course, and the driver came back! I flew out and scolded the driver expecting to call the Sheriff. He blamed it on my son's brake lights no working. They worked fine. I did have a baseball bat by the door just in case too. It's the next best thing to a shotgun or pepper spray. I let the man have it! It never happened by that color of stone truck again, but other ones barrel past here all the time.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-8808699801754326722014-06-26T07:23:34.029-04:002014-06-26T07:23:34.029-04:00i hate to be beholden to anyone. i hope you get y...i hate to be beholden to anyone. i hope you get your stone! good for you to call him on it.jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.com