Dear Construction Folks up the street,

I'm a very understanding person.

I understand that there are times that you can't have water going to the house where you're doing the construction project.

I understand that there are times you have to shut off the water at the meter.

I understand that the meters don't tell us mere mortals (who don't work for the water company) which meter belongs to which house.

I understand that you have to use a system of trial and error until you turn off the water for the intended house.

Could you do me (and my neighbors) a small favor? The next time you run this trial and error exercise, could you please turn the water back on when you discover that it wasn't for the intended meter?

Otherwise, it's kind of a drag for a non-morning person such as myself to wake up, try to make a pot of coffee/brush one's teeth/take a shower and discover that no water comes out of the tap when you turn on the faucet. It's also a drag to wait for the man from the water company and have some sense of civility when said non-morning person hasn't had any coffee, brushed her teeth, or showered.

I know, it's a small thing -- it's not going to get us world peace or anything, but at least it's a step in the right direction.

Thanks and hammer on!
- your neighbor, the non-morning person