Dear Paving Contractor:

1 business day's notice that you are repaving my street for 2 weeks is not cool. Nor is the fact that you told us to park cars in the driveway (as opposed to on the street) and then made it impossible to get out either end of the street. My DH can't bike right now, and I have places to go for work that are not within biking range. Sorry - but we need vehicular access one way or another.

It's also really not cool that you're 2 hours into work and have already cut the gas line (though it was funny that you knocked on the door while I was on the phone with the city folks asking about access - they were not happy with you).

It's gonna be a long 2 weeks (but I am looking forward to smooth pavement - if we ever get there).

Sincerely,

A Disgruntled Homeowner