I was getting ready for work when I looked out the window and saw the utility company starting to erect a pole. Not only was it right in front of my new house, they were going to position it directly in front of my picture window! No way was I going to permit this! I gulped down my last bit of coffee and went directly to the crew supervisor and told him in no uncertain terms that I was not going to permit his crew to put that stupid electrical pole directly in front of my picture window. He took out his map for pole locations and a right-of-way document and explained that that spot was the best location for it. I told him it is not the best location for me, and when I came home from work that day I did not want to find that pole in front of my window or there would be trouble! I told him I didn't give a hoot where he put it but not in front of my window. I felt pretty smug as I drove off to work because I felt I got my point across. I knew darn well they are afraid to put it there. Ah, the feeling of power! At least, until I got home:
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