About a week ago, my fiance, Scott got to come home for a few hours (I picked him up at the dock at 10PM...and had to have him back at about 1AM)....the elephants upstairs chose that night to get drunk and beat the shit out of each other....they were screaming, bashing into walls, their 2 year old was crying and yelling her head off....I picked up the phone to call the police, and Scott stopped me. The last thing he wanted to do with our short time together was deal with drunken neighbors and police statements, etc. I finally relented and banged on the ceiling a few times with the broom handle. That didn't stop them. I was furious to say the least. They were still at it by the time I returned from dropping Scott off back at his boat. I assume they slept all day (while I went to work, exhausted....) Since they slept all day, it's only natural that they would be up all night that night banging around....I finally called them and asked them to shut the hell (not that nice of a word :) up....they quieted down for a bit....but not completely. Strawberry Hill, LLC recently purchased this apartment building from FTS (Factory Trawler Service) and the office manager visited Dutch Harbor, and she came by my apartment. I told her (again) about the problems with my upstairs neighbors...she, in turn told me that she had spoken with them and told them it is everyone's right to enjoy a "peaceful co-existence"...I whole-heartedly agree....I'm pretty peaceful and quiet.....just ask my neighbors.
Well, I haven't been feeling too good, so I went to the clinic today and was diagnosed with severe bronchitis (luckily not pneumonia) and have to stay home for a couple of days to rest and recuperate....NOT possible with these people living upstairs, even after running into the "mom" outside, and telling her that I would be home for the next couple of days and perhaps she could explain to her daughter and b/f, that they have a sick neighbor, so they need to be quiet. Well, the fact that I'm up blogging at 1:30AM should tell you how that worked.
Anyone know of any apartments for rent on the Dutch side?
Boy Lauri - what an awful situation. And sometimes, complaining, calling the police and even asking them "politely" makes matters even worse. Hey, maybe you could get everyone in your complex to sign a statement and then ask the landlords to evict them? Just a thought - but I know eviction is a rough process and hey, where would they go, right? Not many places to choose from since you are now inquiring.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better - take care of yourself and hey, maybe CB will make you some homemade chicken noodle soup!
That is no fun at all...we lived in very close quarters for 8 years and dealt with a lot! (except I do wonder if we weren't the loud neighbors with the wrestling and laughing and parties) anyway....GET BETTER, I've been to the library several days in a row and no Lauri :(
ReplyDeleteI'm sure those creeps will leave town soon, they always seem to!
I know what you mean Lori...I'm always afraid of retaliation...this couple is young, they like to drink and fight...who knows what they are capable of? But I can't run scared...hopefully the new landlords won't renew their lease, otherwise I will be moving....bummer, I love my apartment, my view and MOST of my neighbors! Thanks for your well wishes! CD - Hopefully I will be back to work on Friday! I miss you too!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Lauri, that sounds miserable all the way around. Sorry you are sick and hope you get some rest. Very sad about your neighbors. If the 2 year old is being exposed to all this violence, that's also an OCS issue and should be reported. No fun to have to be involved in police reports, etc., but the more reports and statements made to both the police and OCS, the more likelihood of something being done. Just a comment from working the social services side for years! Hope you feel better soon and things calm down in your building.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to need names. I'll shut them up.
ReplyDeleteI think there are a Few Unisea Apt for Rent in good buildings. Call Donna!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am totally willing to help Alena! Out!
Hey Lauri - where are you? I surely hope you're not feeling too bad to blog! Oh, maybe hubby's home for a while - wink, wink :-)!
ReplyDeleteI say you take all your Hospital bills and chage them to your landlord!! Take them out of your RENT!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are OK in Anchorage. Sent a Message to The Mayor and Katherine to stop by and pa you a visit
CB
Lauri,
ReplyDeleteWas so good to see you, not at the hospital though. But you look good and hope you get out Saturday. Keep up the good work. Your hair looked great with the hightlights!
Katherine
Thanks to CB & CS for sheading some light on where you have been. OMG! I hope you are feeling much better and are going home soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Lauri, hope you are doing better! Great to see you in ANC and hope you are heading home soon.
ReplyDeleteLauri!! Are you home yet??? You missed CB and I out for a couple hours on FRI!! Hope you're healed and back home soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you are home and feeling Fine Lauri!
ReplyDeleteCan not leave it at 13 Comments!!
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