repair a pothole at the end of our driveway. It fills with water after the rain and doesn't drain. When it is cold, the water freezes, making the street very slippery there. We thought they would patch the hole and move on.
At the beginning of last week, we got a notice that they were going to start work on the driveway. The city recommended we find alternate parking during the work time.
I didn't know we were going to lose our driveway (and therefore our garage) for the foreseeable future. We are schlepping diaper bags, soccer equipment and groceries across the lawn these days. It feels wrong to even complain about it when I know people in some countries walk further each day for water, but it really has been very inconvenient. Really, really inconvenient when added to an almost 2 year old who has no fear and doesn't listen.
To add insult to injury, our mailbox is blocked and we have only had one mail delivery since the construction started. When I called about the mail issue, I was told, per union rules, mail carriers do not have to get out of their trucks. I am welcome to go to the post office and pick up my mail, however they cannot guarantee the mail with be at the post office as it will be sent out each day on the truck for delivery. Wonderful, right?
We also didn't get trash service this week as the construction equipment was blocking our trash can. My favorite part of this issue is that the construction is being done by TheCity and the trash collection is handled by TheCity. Apparently, the city employees were unable to discuss the collection of our trash this week.
Furthermore, we are expecting some strong storms this weekend including some possible hail. This is the situation when a person might like to have one of their vehicles in the garage....
At least it will be over soon, right? And I will be more appreciative about how luxurious our garage is, correct? Let's hope so.
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