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25-FEB-2016

mundane

at first glance this is a mundane scene, yet for me it has huge significance...my landlord has decided to sell the house I rent from him, and cash in on Vancouver's crazy (a modest 2 bedroom stucco bungalow in a quiet, leafy residential area apparently worth $3 million, largely for the property/location) real estate market...one key step in readying the property for sale was removing an old (circa 1930s) oil tank in the back yard...that has now been done, as seen here...seems I will have to move house this year...in fact within the next six months

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Sam Rua		27-Feb-2016 03:48
I am so sorry to hear that Paul has decided to sell. Mainly for the impact it has on you, and to a much lesser degree the fact that the house is likely to be razed with some modern dwelling disconnected from the unique housing of Vancouver's history.

janescottcumming		26-Feb-2016 23:22
Three million...wow and I thought New York estate was high! Sorry to hear you have to move. That's a big undertaking.

larose forest photos		26-Feb-2016 20:09
Oh no, I am sorry to hear this. I just read a lengthy article about exactly the sort of thing you are talking about in Vancouver. No way I could afford to live in Vancouver again.

Walter Otto Koenig		26-Feb-2016 14:39
I feel I've gotten to know your house and neighborhood over the years, and even your neighbors. What a drag to have to move. Hope you find a space that will be comfortable for you very soon.

Martin Lamoon		26-Feb-2016 13:59
Good luck with the move hope you find one you like. v

Stephanie		26-Feb-2016 11:51
Oh dear.... so sorry that your world is being turned upside down and you're going to have to relocate! Hoping you find a better place to call home!

John Hamers		26-Feb-2016 10:03
Sorry for the inconvenience this mean for to you. Nevertheless a great image of this scene.V!

Tom LeRoy		26-Feb-2016 09:51
Oh My! Urban sprawl $$ is taking away all that's familiar and cozy from people. Hope you can find some peace. V

Helen Betts		26-Feb-2016 06:52
Oh no, sorry to hear you'll have to move! Seems you live in a lovely neighborhood, and I'm sure it will be distressing to leave.

Gill Kopy		26-Feb-2016 06:45
Oh dear ! I think Vancouver has gone mad ! Have a house for sale David, cheap :)

Julie Oldfield		26-Feb-2016 04:54
I am sorry to hear that. Moving is such a hassle especially when not voluntary.

bill friedlander		26-Feb-2016 00:59
Oh no! I guess that means a bit of inconvenience for you. Its a great shot with excellent exposure for the tonal contrast. V

Allan Jay		25-Feb-2016 22:03
Crazy! Getting hard to live or work anywhere close to downtown. I'd never be able to afford our home now a year later!

peterjay45		25-Feb-2016 22:03
Oh, no. Hard for your landlord to pass up this opportunity. It's a shame you will have to leave this neighbourhood you love.

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