Monday Morning Blues…

Posted by at Sep 17, 2012 7:36 am

So Janelle doesn’t have Internet access, so I’m posting for her today.

Is there anyone who actually loves Mondays?

I feel like I lost a weekend day because my neighbor decided to have their roof redone and the work started at 7am. 7-A.-M. On a Saturday. I think this should be illegal. (Maybe it is…I know it is in some places!) I called the neighbor, with whom I have a pretty good relationship…we share a backyard fence…and asked if they were coming back on Sunday because I noticed they hadn’t finished the work. She said no, that they would be back on Monday (today.) –I must note here that I’m writing this at 7:33am and they aren’t here yet–

I did comment about them started so early on a Saturday and her reply was, “We can’t control what time they start.”

Now, I didn’t argue because I like this neighbor and the damage was already done, but this is NOT true.

I’ve had roofers at my house. I’ve had contractors and tree trimmers. I have ALWAYS made it quite clear what time they are allowed to start working. You all know I’m not an early bird…the fact that I’m up early now because of school doesn’t mean I want workmen disturbing the neighborhood. Yes, contractors have balked at my insistence that they not start noisy work until 8am, but as I’m the one paying for the work…what I say goes.

Do people not realize this?

Sometimes, I wonder…

16 Comments

16 thoughts on “Monday Morning Blues…

  1. 1
    Patsy L Roberts says:

    When we had our new roof put on last year our roofers weren’t here and started on the job until after 8 AM. It’s just common courtesy. :thumbsup:

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    Nicole M. says:

    :drama: In our neighborhood it is stated that you can’t make any noise until after 8am. Not everyone adheres to that rule (in fact I only had 45 minutes of sleep last night.) People need to be considerate of their neighbors, like you were by not starting a fight. Good luck today and try to get a nap later.

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    Alina D says:

    I have to agree that work should not start till 8 am but I know that is not always the case. The community we live in is still being developed and there are days when the construction crews are out here before the sun is even up. I understand sometimes they wanna get to work before the heat gets bad, but yeah when they are banging around at 6:30 am its too damn early!

    Hope you have a great day! 8)

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    Jen Hall says:

    Should totally wait until 8am or even 9. Very inconsiderate. Maybe the neighbor shoud have provided for the surrounding neighbors since they knew that the work was going to be starting so early. They should at least have warned you.

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    SandyG265 says:

    My town has a noise ordinance so contractors can’t make noise at 7 AM.

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    Paula R. says:

    I completely agree with you on that. I am glad that I don’t have to worry too much about that. However, there are times when the hounds crew decide o’dark thirty is the time. Start working. This time is usually when I finally get a chance to sleep in. I wish I could tell them what time to start.

    Peace and love,
    Paula R.

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    Estella says:

    Where I live 8 am is a city ordinance.

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    Carly says:

    Agree, Julie that’s HORRIBLE. :(

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    monica t. says:

    Well I love Monday today because…. IT MY BIRTHDAY!! :cake: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :bdaypresent: I am having a great day so I looooooooooove Monday!! Don’t woory you guys Tuesday is just around the corner! :coffee: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana: :devilbanana:

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    Donna M says:

    Out of consideration for the neighbors she could have given those close by a warning. Having friends in the contracting business, including my son in law, I know the men like to get started as early as possible due to heat at this time of year. Your neighbor could also have told the head person that they could not start until 8 am. After all, she is the one paying, therefore she has the say!

    Someone in my apartment complex turns on a TV very loud, early in the morning. Sounds carries far, especially when it is quiet. Once that wakes me up I rarely get back to sleep!! One morning it happened at 5:30 am, boy was I ticked off! :hissyfit: There is no excuse for that. I haven’t complained to the management because I’m not sure it would do any good!!

    I hope all is okay with Janelle. No Internet connection! Terrible!!! :hairpull:

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    Liza says:

    They empty the dumpsters outside my building every single Saturday morning at 4:30 am. I’ve gotten used to it for the most part, but still wake up each time.

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    Tanya says:

    I do not like Mondays….last Monday was frustrating and this Monday I had to replace my car battery and I got pulled over. No ticket thank God but that was enough. Now I am off to bed and being thankful this Monday is over!!

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    katie says:

    I think 9 am is a good start time. I thinks that’s what our covalent says.

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