Met Another New Neighbor Today

@CarolDM I just looked and a species of honeysuckle is native here too. I have never seen it but will start looking. I can get cuttings for my yard too. The odd thing about people from California moving here is they have raised property values quite a bit. Good if you're selling but not so good if you are buying or staying to retire here. In 1989, I purchased a 3br for 54,500. It was assessed at 270k this past year. Property taxes have easily tripled in that time. 5 years ago, my house was assessed at 159k. Property values are higher in California and by buying here, it has inflated values of homes over the past several years.

I do not blame them at all. I see the stories and wonder how they stay there. I hope so too, thanks. This honeysuckle grows wild here. It started out as a 6-7 inch cutting of a vine and is now covering my fence.

@Vikingswest1 You are right, a seller's market for sure. And I don't see this trend slowing any time soon.

@CarolDM No I couldn’t imagine it either they would require a lot of exercise.

Thanks, I love these blooms. Soon we will see them. I hope so too, I cannot imagine caring for such a large dog.

@Juliaacv Yes they certainly would.

@CarolDM It is fine. I can still see them if going to visit the place again.

@Shavkat I understand.

Sorry you miss your neighbors.

I remember the photos of her Great Dane. They are sweet dogs. Thanks, the honeysuckle is a favorite.

@CarolDM Everyone says Milah is a huge breed, but she's actually a smaller version.

@kobesbuddy Oh I see. That is interesting.

@CarolDM Finally the rain stopped. It’s still overcast but I got to the gym this morning and had a good workout. I’m picking up speed on the stationary bike and making more repetitions in weight lifting. Maybe I needed a couple of days off.

@RubyHawk Glad you were able to get out. Glad to hear about the exercise.

I went out before the rain came.

@CarolDM Good, you've good neighbors.

@oahuwriter So far that seems to be correct.

Yes she was very nice.

Thanks I do as well.

Thanks, she lives two streets over. They just got here, so I am not sure.

They are very large. I look forward to blooms soon this spring.

I do as well. Thanks.

@CarolDM I think the empty flat here is a council one, so it'll be rented. Prices are silly here

@Ronrybs Out of control here too.

The housing market is crazy here, some are not for sale but a few days before they are bought.

Yes they are very big. Thanks!

She is two streets over. Thanks.

Thanks. From my garden.

Thanks and I totally agree with you!

Absolutely. No drama is welcome in my home.

Thanks, they grow wild here. I know, imagine how much they must eat.

Yes, she is two streets over but still a neighbor. I totally understand.

It was very nice.

Thanks!