Rainy Day Fencing
By Curlann
@annierose (21589)
Philippines
July 18, 2024 7:30am CST
Today is another rainy day. We woke up early to prepare for our trip to the lot we bought. Yesterday, we searched junkshops for metal sheets to use as fencing for the lot but couldn’t find any suitable ones. On our way home, my mother and I passed by another junkshop. They had metal sheets for sale, but they were very weak and mostly rusted, so my mother decided not to buy them. She considered using nets and bamboo for the fence, but my uncle said they would be too weak. Eventually, my uncle suggested that my mother buy the metal sheets for fencing despite their poor condition.
This morning, before heading to the lot, we bought snacks for my uncle and the worker he hired. When we arrived at the lot, my uncle and the worker were already halfway through with the fencing using the metal sheets and bamboo. The rain made the lot very muddy. Despite the weather, they managed to finish the fencing today. We'll let the ground harden for now.
I also drafted an agreement and had our neighbor sign it, as they had encroached 4.5 meters into our lot. They requested until March 2025 to demolish the part of their house that encroached on our newly bought lot.
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@cabuyogty (2721)
• Philippines
18 Jul
The front yard of our house is always flooding whenever the heavy rain will come. ![](/Content/images/emotes/rolleyes.gif)
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
19 Jul
That sounds tough! Flooding can be such a hassle. I hope you find a good solution for your front yard. Stay dry!
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@cabuyogty (2721)
• Philippines
19 Jul
@annierose but for me , i think they can dig deep in our front yard then make a drainage there ![](/Content/images/emotes/rolleyes.gif)
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
20 Jul
@cabuyogty That sounds like a smart plan! Maybe you can turn the digging into a fun family activity.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@abhi_bangal (4684)
• Ahmednagar, India
22 Jul
From what you said, "lot" you meant to say a certain space of land, right? Here, we say a "plot" of land. Here we calculate it in multiples of 1000 square feet. This is nearly 33 X 33 feet. All the calculations are based on this area. Where there is more demand, these rates go very high. In metropolitan cities, they are unexpectedly high. And not all can afford it. How much space is your basic calculation based on?
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@abhi_bangal (4684)
• Ahmednagar, India
23 Jul
@annierose Hahaha... Annie... I loved you used the word "plot" in our reference. By the way, I have already purchased a "lot", as in your language, I should say. We are thinking of starting our construction, so we can move to a better place and get our house constructed. We can build it in more modern ways as compared to our current old house.
By the way, what have you decided to do with your lot of land? Are you just going to keep it, or are you going to start the construction of your new house? Some people purchase a plot of land just as a means of investment. And then they later on sell it when the prices rise.
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
23 Jul
@abhi_bangal That’s exciting to hear about your plans for construction! Moving to a new place and building a modern home sounds like a great project. As for our lot, we’re planning to build a fence first and then start on the construction of apartment units. It's interesting how different people use land for various purposes, whether for investment or for creating a new home. Best of luck with your construction project!
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Yes, by "lot" I meant a piece of land. Here, we also use different measurements, but it’s similar. It’s interesting how terminology and calculations can vary by region. Our lot isn’t very large, but it’s enough for what we need. Land prices can definitely vary a lot based on location. How about in your area? Are you looking to buy or have you already purchased a plot?
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
19 Jul
Thank you, Judy! We're excited about the progress and can't wait to see how everything turns out. Appreciate your well wishes!
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
22 Jul
Rainy days can be a bit dreary, but it's such a relief when the land really needs it.
@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
21 Jul
Hi Greenery! Thanks for the kind words. It’s nice to know we're not alone in dealing with the rain. I hope your day goes smoothly despite the weather.
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@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Jul
@annierose if i omit humidity, it is not that bad summer. you are kind too. thanks for the compliments and have a nice day, Curlann!
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@annierose (21589)
• Philippines
23 Jul
@grenery8 You’re welcome! Humidity can be a challenge, but you're right, summer has its nice moments. I hope you have a wonderful day too, Greenery! Stay positive and take care!
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