When will it ever end.....

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

So, we moved to Naples, FL. 2+ years ago after my MIL passed away in Delaware and we sold her home etc. We went from a good sized house to a decent sized Condo that we inherited. So it made for an easy transition. When we arrived, there were still bottom level Condos in our development here being fixed from Hurricane Ian if you can imagine that. Luckily, we are on the upper level. Then, in the first year we endured 2 hurricanes and the hottest record summer in 35 years! Yes, it was recorded, and on the news. What a welcome.

The problem is the constant construction and noise from power equipment. No exagerration, it has been non-stop since we arrived. If it's not here in our development, it's behind us on any one side. Today, on our side of the development, we had to move our cars because FL Power it taking down several of our beautiful very high and healthy palm trees to make room for more power lines. I am so upset by this. I am reminded of the Counting Crows song verse, "They paved Paradise to put up a parking lot"

I don't know if anyone can relate, but it makes me very sad about the tree removals. Before moving here, we would often come here at Christmas and really enjoyed it. It had been 6 years though, and it has become a very different place. Don't get me wrong, I am ever so grateful for a nice place to live and all of that, but the building, re-building, and constant construction is pushing this place at the seams. Rant over and out.

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." Charles Dickens

JerseyGirl44 · ‎12-02-2016

I hate to see trees removed and when I see people removing healthy beautiful trees in my neighborhood it makes me sad. The constant noise from construction would drive me crazy! I hope it ends soon for your sanity!!

SloopJohnB · ‎04-25-2020

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
So, we moved to Naples, FL. 2+ years ago after my MIL passed away in Delaware and we sold her home etc. We went from a good sized house to a decent sized Condo that we inherited. So it made for an easy transition. When we arrived, there were still Condos in our development here being fixed from Hurricane Ian if you can imagine that. Then, in the first year we endured 2 hurricanes and the hottest record summer in 35 years! Yes, it was recorded, and on the news. What a welcome.

The problem is the constant construction and noise from power equipment. No exagerration, it has been non-stop since we arrived. If it's not here in our development, it's behind us on any one side. Today, on our side of the development, we had to move our cars because FL Power it taking down several of our beautiful very high and healthy palm trees to make room for more power lines. I am so upset by this. I am reminded of the Counting Crows song verse, "They paved Paradise to put up a parking lot"

I don't know if anyone can relate, but it makes me very sad about the tree removals. Before moving here, we would often come here at Christmas and really enjoyed it. It had been 6 years though, and it has become a very different place. Don't get me wrong, I am ever so grateful for a nice place to live and all of that, but the building, re-building, and constant construction is pushing this place at the seams. Rant over and out.

I definitely hear ya! I live east of you across Alligator Alley. There is so much construction going on here. God forbid the powers that be leave a patch of green grass untouched. I don't know where they are going to put all these people that the new housing brings. As if we don't have enough traffic woes already.

I would give everything I own just to have you back again.......David Gates of Bread

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@KittySoftPaws

Is moving a feasible option?

Not that it's a joy to move but maybe looking around at your options might be a fun thing for you and your spouse to do.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I'm getting ready to have a 100-foot pine cut down off my property. It's not something that I want to do. I love the tree but it presents a hazard to my house and to the surrounding properties. High winds and severe storms can take down that tree in a matter of seconds and the destruction could be life-threatening so I made a decision to have it cut down. It's going to break my heart to see it done, believe me.

In other parts of my neighborhood more trees are being cut down for safety reasons as well. I love the big trees but they can be dangerous in a residential area.

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

@rockygems123 Not really, because the housing market here in FL hasn't picked back up yet. Especially with Condos. Has a lot to do with what happened in Miami a few years backs with older units 3 stories and up. We are in a 2 story, but it still has affected it. So selling now would not be ideal. Have considered renting it out, but that can come with it's own set of headaches sometimes.

I have to remind myself there is no perfect place. Hawaii comes close though.

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." Charles Dickens

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@KittySoftPaws

I can relate to the removal of trees but your condo apparently did not suffer damage.
Which means those below there was damage for those residents.

Noise is noise but for a humanitarian reason. People need their homes repaired or at least sold in good condition so they can move on.

Trees are one thing.
Waiting for a home to be repaired is entirely different.

Have some patience especially since the condo was just turned over to you.
The other residents may have had mortgages and struggles with insurance etc

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

@SilleeMee Maybe, but at some point, enough is enough. People in general seem to forget that we are not the only living things in this World that deserve space.

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." Charles Dickens

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
@SilleeMee Maybe, but at some point, enough is enough. People in general seem to forget that we are not the only living things in this World that deserve space.

@KittySoftPaws

Yes. I understand but for me there is no "maybe". I can't afford to pay for the damages if my tree falls and if it falls on a person I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

We live in New England and twice- at 2 different homes, trees fell on our home(s) ! It happens more so if the tree is self-seeded and not very deeply planted-

Once it happens, obviously there's the destruction and rebuild issues. Then your home insurance will rise too, and never go down- So Cut them down if they are too close to the house and too big!