tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post5963630977698153790..comments2023-12-16T13:01:57.794-08:00Comments on shh, don't wake the DRUNKEN HOUSEWIFE: if anything should happen to me...the Drunken Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606104534453493304noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-27489883965539243222007-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:002007-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:00This is yet another example that supports my theor...This is yet another example that supports my theory that we should all have the right to interview and vote on potential neighbors before they are allowed to move in next door to us and reap havoc on our lives!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-83700511194269317292007-09-30T13:57:00.000-07:002007-09-30T13:57:00.000-07:00Well, I'm starting to worry. It's been days now wi...Well, I'm starting to worry. It's been days now with no word from you! But surely the mad builder doesn't work weekends ...<BR/><BR/>Just reading your woes made me feel stressed. I don't think I'd have the guts to do anything much about it though - I would even be paranoid enough to figure that he'd guess it was the mad lady in the car who'd set the DPT onto him. The one angle I'd try would be to talk to the owners of the house-to-be, if you can find out who they are: surely they don't want to feel hated by the whole neighbourhood before they even move in, so maybe they could put pressure on the contractor to act nice.<BR/><BR/>On the bright side, at least they won't be working there forever. And just think how much having a McMansion down the road will improve your own property value ...Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427977788577526218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-8917015616267981002007-09-29T20:15:00.000-07:002007-09-29T20:15:00.000-07:00I hate it when they invade quiet peaceful neighbor...I hate it when they invade quiet peaceful neighborhoods!!! Especially places that are already established. It's so disruptive.FENICLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933260775407897696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-60320370583271680182007-09-27T22:07:00.000-07:002007-09-27T22:07:00.000-07:00May I suggest a phone call to DPT (553-1200??). We...May I suggest a phone call to DPT (553-1200??). We also have alot of constuction in this part of the woods. While I consider myself the patron saint of contractors (always hunting people down on street cleaning) I had this one ***hole who insisted on blocking my driveway- as if it was his God given right. DPT quickly pointed out who's right it really was. And needless to say- the contractor doesn't park there anymore. So try DPT -they may be able to give you guidance and lord knows they are always happy to ticket.<BR/>You are my guilty pleasure!kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087313487542976889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-59232637691739982512007-09-27T15:20:00.000-07:002007-09-27T15:20:00.000-07:00As someone who is married to a person who does thi...As someone who is married to a person who does this kind of work sometimes I have a different take. Your best bet would have been to go over to the contractor, introduce yourself, point out your house and explain that you have two children and are coming and going all day. Let him know that your other neighbors are gone so if he could please keep the pylons out of your way, it would be much appreciated.<BR/> To be fair, construction is just a pain in the ass and there is no way to get around most of this crap. I know that you feel pissy and put out but it's not too late to make a truce with the contractor ( baked goods will help ) and work it out that way.<BR/> I have seen my husband move a car parked in the wrong place out of his way with a forklift. Trust me, contractor is far more annoyed and concerned about the people nagging him to get their mcmansion done so that they can have the folks out from the midwest or east coast for their picture perfect Thanksgiving and roast marshmallows in their Great Room than he is about you.<BR/> My advice is to make friends.<BR/>Yes, I am sure that dude has an attitude with you and drives a giant truck like an asshole but still... <BR/>ps. someone linked your blog to you know where and I have been enjoying it greatly. xo momboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-8635761884854547642007-09-27T14:14:00.000-07:002007-09-27T14:14:00.000-07:00This reminds me of when the rental house I reside ...This reminds me of when the rental house I reside in one corner of was sold to an insane person. She LOOKS normal, even likeable, on paper. However in reality she is crazy: without warning, an army of contractors descended on her suite (with which I share a - thin!! - wall) and GUTTED IT to build what we came to call the Barbie Dream Castle. I had just started working from home, and was in hell due to noise, dust, unsafe working practices performed by slipshod contractors.. I actually did call the city to get them halted because of some of the crap they pulled. And it went on for months. So I FEEL YOUR PAIN. Be strong. Have another martini.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-90860149789751669372007-09-27T13:37:00.000-07:002007-09-27T13:37:00.000-07:00Brush up on your OSHA regs, you're sure to find so...Brush up on your OSHA regs, you're sure to find some violations, then report them. You can take pictures of transient violations (no hardhats etc). Make sure they have permits. See if contractor has out of state plates but is a CA resident. If they are scabs, see if any local unions would be interested in picketing.<BR/>Or you could try being extra nice to the workers and ask that they NOT pylon your house or obstruct your passage, warm brownies each morning, cookies, lemonade, revealing tops etc.Silliyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357513229346986960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-16015863577208511942007-09-27T10:53:00.000-07:002007-09-27T10:53:00.000-07:00You sound like my kind of girl! I would be SO piss...You sound like my kind of girl! I would be SO pissed at this situation, I'd be busting some short, balding contractor heads! I think woman of science's suggestion is probably a more reasonable one- make sure baldy knows what your up to, and maybe he'll change his tune.Yummy Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393210105486000675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-85233003851995494812007-09-27T10:26:00.000-07:002007-09-27T10:26:00.000-07:00I'd start confiscating any pylons which had to be ...I'd start confiscating any pylons which had to be moved in order to park your car. I'm sure the girls would love building forts with them.<BR/><BR/>Of course, what you really ought to do is start documenting anything appearing unsafe, inconsiderate, or suspicious. Be nice and conspicuous while taking digital pictures of the construction site. Then send them to the Better Business Bureau with a note explaining the problem in each picture.<BR/><BR/>It's a pity that there's no way to get INS involved without screwing up the lives of the labor force too.Vodalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843259950260319604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-39675595920045496082007-09-27T08:00:00.000-07:002007-09-27T08:00:00.000-07:00Hokgardner, my post was so long I didn't cover all...Hokgardner, my post was so long I didn't cover all the details, but here is one you'll love: the contractor put his dumpsters on the opposite side of the road from the construction project. So all day long, there are little Bobcat excavators CROSSING THE ROAD and TYING IT UP. There is absolutely no reason in hell to put the stuff on the opposite side of the street. None. Except perhaps the desire to annoy others and exercise some petty little power to do so of the short, balding, rage-filled contractor.<BR/><BR/>Freewheel, at this point the house in question is a gutted skeleton over a dirt hole. It's got to be finished at some point. I think really I have no ability to stop this project, but I think I will complain to the state contractor's board.the Drunken Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606104534453493304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-40256963505969529052007-09-27T07:44:00.000-07:002007-09-27T07:44:00.000-07:00Oh you've touched on huge pet-peeve of mine - cont...Oh you've touched on huge pet-peeve of mine - contractors who feel justified in taking over public roads for their private constructions projects. You have my sympathies and support in ANY actions you take to get back at this contract, within the law of course. : )hokgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971689914882302078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-26562530619578712232007-09-27T06:01:00.000-07:002007-09-27T06:01:00.000-07:00Maybe you should use your lawyering skills to "fin...Maybe you should use your lawyering skills to "find" a code violation that necessitates halting construction.Freewheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882672545710899282noreply@blogger.com