I meant no disrespect to anybody, nor any slam against people meant directed at their heritage. I have been here long enough to love it here. I have made many good friends, both locally-born and transplants, since I have relocated here. If you were offended, my apologies to you.

What I was trying to convey was the repeated problem I have had with what is really a simple, basic service. One of my sons has spent many years in the lawncare business, and I am not an unfeeling, nitpicky person, toward anybody, and especially service people. I have not put out vinegar at any time, only sugar. It's the lawncare service's responsibility to do their work properly, and for that they have to take responsibility. If they are careless and damage plantings, that does not mean the customer has an acid tongue. That means the person doing the lawn was careless.

I did stress in my post that I try very hard to fit in, in my new community, and believe me, it can be trying when you don't know all the 'rules' of the community you live in. However, I have found people to be very kind, helpful, and enjoyable here, and I'm staying! LOL

Now, if you want to share that lawncare person's info, please send it to me. I have mobility problems due to health issues, so I require the mowing, trimming, and edging to be hired. Not sure if the person you use does a standard package, but I welcome recommendations here.

Thanks, Wilmingtonislander, for your additional comments. I'm glad you understood the post the way it was intended. I meant to express nothing other than frustration over poor service.

jeribelle

I have known one woman who owns the service that does the grounds at our church. I will check with her too. I don't think she goes out your way but she might be willing to reccomend someone who does. She has a terrible time keeping enough workers. In this heat, anyone that can find something else to do.......does!! About the only thing worse is roofing.

Hope you had a good first week back at school!!
PB

First week of school was busy, and I'm buried in homework, per usual. I envy those young'uns their brains, and how fast they catch on to things. Not so here - gotta really work for the knowledge.

Jeribelle

On the keeping workers, I can't blame people for looking for 'indoor' employment here! It's gotta be brutal working outdoors in the heat all day every day. I really feel for them.

jeribelle