Friday, September 9, 2011

I now love weekends

There is a lot of construction noise around me. The balconies are being replaced and even though the work has started on the other side of the building the noise vibrates right through.

I refuse to complain, as it is desperately needed and will look wonderful when the new railings go up.

In the meantime, management has quietly left these for us....


I am here to tell you that they do not work all that well.
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  1. John TealSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I guess sometimes the end justifies the means and its worth putting up with disruption. When my neighbour built an extension he did a lot himself, which meant evenings and weekends !!! Just when you wanted to relax.

    RJR daydreamer

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  2. persiflageSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Oh dear. That sort of noise is awful, so let's hope they get it all done quickly and your relative peace and quiet will resume. People need peace and quiet!

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  3. secret agent womanSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    That's kind of funny. I've never fond earplugs to be all that helpful.

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  4. IreneSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I suppose it will be worth it in the end but it must be hard to put up with in the meantime. Do you have to sleep through this after you get done with your nighttime job?

    Those yellow earplugs don't look like they would fit any ear very well. I guess the intention was good, though. I suppose it's the least management could do. They do have a sense of humor.

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  5. VioletSkySeptember 9, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    RJR: I think I would prefer to put up with pros than the DIYers who would be a bit slower and less confident with their hammering.

    Persiflage: I suppose we are a little fortunate in that it started months later than planned (blame the city for the permits problem!) but I wonder how far they will get before it gets too cold.

    SAW: a free ipod would have been a better choice

    Nora: they don't seem to start too early in the morning, so I get some sleep. and there are long pauses in between the drilling.
    those foam earplugs squish into the ear and mold to the shape. I don't like to re-use.

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  6. MildredSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Very nice attitude towards something which was needed!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)

    ¤ Have a nice and happy weekend ¤

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  7. DeedeeSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    It's times like these that I am glad to have my Ipod. Pop in the ear buds and crank that beautiful music. Hope you love the new renovations when the work is finished!

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  8. Betty WSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    So funny that they left your those ear plugs.

    To answer your question from my blog, those are just flowers the dancers have in their hair.

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  9. geewitsSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Construction noises can be really tiresome, for sure. I like your glass half full attitude about it. New railings, yay!

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  10. VioletSkySeptember 12, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Mildred: it is easier this way, I think

    DeeDee: I don't have an ipod, but I'm thinking about it now!

    Betty: the really funny part is that there was no notice about them, you had to know they were there!

    Geewits: they will be plexiglas railing (so we are told) and I am excited about that and no more rust!

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