Suburban Boundaries

 

Sunday mornings are the worst time for these. When you look out over the top of the newspaper and see that goon with his tape measure extending into your petunias which he thinks have been planted on his side. Put down your paper immediately and stand at the window with your binoculars so your opponent can see you. When this scrutiny intimidates him back into his house, go out with your own map or blank piece of paper and tape measure. Upon taking a reading, slowly stand up, face your adversary’s windows and shake your fist very slowly back and forth. This means that by god, for unending years in the future you are going to fight tooth and nail, shovel and spade, ashcan and leaves, telephone wires and barbecue pit against your neighbour’s insolent effrontery and it would be a lot easier for all if he let your petunias growing on his side, remain.

 

 


 

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