Is this what we have to look forward too?
just came across this article...
as posted yesterday in the Arkansas Times. read below or actual link w/ pics is ... http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/ninjapoodles/
>>>>>>Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 17:55:28
Chesapeake: "For The Good of" WHO?
Those "For the good of Arkansas" ads are really starting to cheese me off. A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from a friend, asking if I'd like to have her beautiful Ameraucana (the "Easter Egg Chicken") hens. It seems that Chesapeake set up camp on the lot next door, cut down all the trees, installed a drill, and much more. The constant noise, she said, was too upsetting for her much-loved birds, and she'd made the decision to let them go to a new home rather than continue to see them stressed out on a daily basis. She was in tears over the decision, but couldn't see any other humane option. She kept her more laid-back Orpington and other hens, who didn't seem as bothered by the 24/7 racket next door.
I was totally unprepared for the scene at my friend's home when I went to pick up the five hens. The first thing that hit me like a punch in the face was the NOISE. Dear God, the noise. I couldn't believe that noise like that could even be LEGAL in a residential neighborhood. It was deafening, and non-stop. We couldn't have a normal conversation, but had to shout at each other the entire time.
Moving around to the back yard, you find the defaced acreage next door. There's no escaping it, actually. Apparently, promises were made on the front end...promises of visual screening, noise-baffling, etc. Those promises were not kept. This picture was taken as I stood next to my friend's tidy, adorable chicken coop.
Up until Chesapeake showed up, this entire area was forested. Those few remaining trees mark the edge of the property line. In other words, the only reason those trees are still standing is that they are actually on my friend's property. Oh, and all those trees that were cut down? Were they at least harvested for building, or, heck, even for firewood? Of course not! They were burned on-site. Way to go, Chesapeake.
I just stared in disbelief at all the destruction, the ugliness. I couldn't believe the noise. I couldn't believe that this is even legal to do. Not the drilling, the deforestation, etc., but the depriving innocent people of the quiet enjoyment of their home--isn't that a right we all have? I mean, I live out in the country, BUT, if I started blasting a stereo a full volume non-stop around the clock, wouldn't the sheriff come out and make me STOP, on behalf of my neighbors? Of course he would--and SHOULD.
The owners of the property where the drilling is taking place are being compensated financially, of course. But what of the poor innocents who own, and live on, the adjoining property? They don't have the right to a minute's peace, or any compensation for the loss of food-producing livestock, or just the simple ability to live a NORMAL life for the duration of Chesapeake's involvement in the area? I truly don't get it, and wish someone would explain to me HOW this is, in any way, right...or even legal. I thought there were protections in place in America against things like this. I really did. What a fool I was.
My friend is a nervous wreck from the constant stress of the noise, and has had to deal with prowlers peering in her windows since Chesapeake's (or whoever they subcontracted to) employees took up residence in mobile homes on the job site. I feel terrible for her, and helpless. I want to DO something more than just provide a peaceful home for her birds...but at least I was able to do that. Five lovely hens came home with me that day, and seem to have adjusted nicely at our place, where it is blissfully quiet...at least until a utility company comes to MY neighborhood.
A SAD UPDATE: Since my visit, the living conditions at my friend's home have worsened exponentially. I'm forwarding the details, along with the name of the contact person from Chesapeake who has been backpedaling on his promises to the residents of this area, to Max, in hopes that he'll know what questions to ask and who to ask them of, and at least maybe shine a light on the REALITY of what happens to your life when Chesapeake moves into your neighborhood.
Posted by Belinda | Permalink | Comments (8)
as posted yesterday in the Arkansas Times. read below or actual link w/ pics is ... http://www.arktimes.com/blogs/ninjapoodles/
>>>>>>Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 17:55:28
Chesapeake: "For The Good of" WHO?
Those "For the good of Arkansas" ads are really starting to cheese me off. A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from a friend, asking if I'd like to have her beautiful Ameraucana (the "Easter Egg Chicken") hens. It seems that Chesapeake set up camp on the lot next door, cut down all the trees, installed a drill, and much more. The constant noise, she said, was too upsetting for her much-loved birds, and she'd made the decision to let them go to a new home rather than continue to see them stressed out on a daily basis. She was in tears over the decision, but couldn't see any other humane option. She kept her more laid-back Orpington and other hens, who didn't seem as bothered by the 24/7 racket next door.
I was totally unprepared for the scene at my friend's home when I went to pick up the five hens. The first thing that hit me like a punch in the face was the NOISE. Dear God, the noise. I couldn't believe that noise like that could even be LEGAL in a residential neighborhood. It was deafening, and non-stop. We couldn't have a normal conversation, but had to shout at each other the entire time.
Moving around to the back yard, you find the defaced acreage next door. There's no escaping it, actually. Apparently, promises were made on the front end...promises of visual screening, noise-baffling, etc. Those promises were not kept. This picture was taken as I stood next to my friend's tidy, adorable chicken coop.
Up until Chesapeake showed up, this entire area was forested. Those few remaining trees mark the edge of the property line. In other words, the only reason those trees are still standing is that they are actually on my friend's property. Oh, and all those trees that were cut down? Were they at least harvested for building, or, heck, even for firewood? Of course not! They were burned on-site. Way to go, Chesapeake.
I just stared in disbelief at all the destruction, the ugliness. I couldn't believe the noise. I couldn't believe that this is even legal to do. Not the drilling, the deforestation, etc., but the depriving innocent people of the quiet enjoyment of their home--isn't that a right we all have? I mean, I live out in the country, BUT, if I started blasting a stereo a full volume non-stop around the clock, wouldn't the sheriff come out and make me STOP, on behalf of my neighbors? Of course he would--and SHOULD.
The owners of the property where the drilling is taking place are being compensated financially, of course. But what of the poor innocents who own, and live on, the adjoining property? They don't have the right to a minute's peace, or any compensation for the loss of food-producing livestock, or just the simple ability to live a NORMAL life for the duration of Chesapeake's involvement in the area? I truly don't get it, and wish someone would explain to me HOW this is, in any way, right...or even legal. I thought there were protections in place in America against things like this. I really did. What a fool I was.
My friend is a nervous wreck from the constant stress of the noise, and has had to deal with prowlers peering in her windows since Chesapeake's (or whoever they subcontracted to) employees took up residence in mobile homes on the job site. I feel terrible for her, and helpless. I want to DO something more than just provide a peaceful home for her birds...but at least I was able to do that. Five lovely hens came home with me that day, and seem to have adjusted nicely at our place, where it is blissfully quiet...at least until a utility company comes to MY neighborhood.
A SAD UPDATE: Since my visit, the living conditions at my friend's home have worsened exponentially. I'm forwarding the details, along with the name of the contact person from Chesapeake who has been backpedaling on his promises to the residents of this area, to Max, in hopes that he'll know what questions to ask and who to ask them of, and at least maybe shine a light on the REALITY of what happens to your life when Chesapeake moves into your neighborhood.
Posted by Belinda | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Permalink Reply by KAS N1 on
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What an enviromentalist nut job. O&G is dirty noisy to get out of the ground. Those men that work on those rigs have a right to earn a living. The food business is another example of a not so tidy at times operation. Ever been in a chicken processing plant for instance? I have worked in one. Chickens, cows, pigs and the like have to be killed so we can have cheap food. O&G doesn't flow out of the ground on its own. I want some heat in the winter, and food on my plate. I want the men and women who work on the rigs to earn a living and spend some of their earnings on whatever they wish to buy. If your friend is so upset by the noise, I say he or she should refuse the royalty checks when they come in. I bet the memories of a few weeks noise and dirt will be forgotten when the $ starts to come in...what a wuss...I'm hoping for a rig in my backyard! I say drill here... drill now!...
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Permalink Reply by po boy on
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I guess they could send their royalty checks to Al Gore, or any one of a million enviornmental groups, and ease OUR guilt.
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Permalink Reply by JWS3 on
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I am 53 years old spent age 7-11 living with my mom and dad in the oil patch in east texas. We had rigs running within 300 feet of our yard for months on end most of the time we lived there, there were few if any enviromental restrictions at that time. Even though I was very young, I do not remember the drilling stressing anyone out, causing loss of sleep, or anyone even anyone complaining. Is our generation "softer" than those of the past?
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Permalink Reply by Iris on -
I turn my neighbors in for playing their music 2 loud....I would love the $$, yet I believe in balance & reason....
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Permalink Reply by Grillin' - MmmMmm on -
I have to laugh...chickens getting "stressed out"...come on now. Think they will be stressed out when the neck goes on the cutting board??
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Permalink Reply by John Cash on
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Don't have any mineral rights, do you?? Sounds like sour grapes to me. The only negative opinions that I have ever heard comes from people who have no financial interest in the activities.
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Permalink Reply by Randy on
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The other issue is that noise abatement and screening can be solved at the municipal level. YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS HAVE A JOB TO DO. Kalli is right, if there is nothing in the lease, and no ordinance, it's not going to happen.
Since we have so many leases already signed, the only thing you can do now is get ordinances. Then you protect everyone...even the ones who already signed and didn't know any better.
Randy
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Permalink Reply by Har C2 on
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I grew up living beside a railroad track.
The house would literally shake when a mile long freight train moved down the track. We never even knew a train was passing by, but, visitors would say how do you sleep at night.
Simple, people acclimate to their surroundings.
Drilling is temporary. You will survive and your kids will benefit from the influx of tax dollars.
I do not think you will find a sympathetic ear here.
Talk to us about longterm environmental problems and maybe we listen.
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Permalink Reply by Randy on
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Don't forget that we aren't talking about drilling next door to Suzie Q for the next 15 years....just a few months at a time, for a little while to get some wells drilled.
Those studies were referring to sustained noise & vibration over many many years.
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Permalink Reply by tbd 18 15 on
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I have several hundred acres worth of mineral rights in two parishes, and have had several offers. i understand that alot of you people who keep talking all the negative smack are only interested in the $$$. Next time you want to pop off some mindless bull#$%^. Make sure you have your facts straight. That writer is NOT my friend. I could care less about her chickens. I do however care about disturbing the quality of life that my two children and 12 nieces and nephews have while they are growing up. See, some of us don't have to depend on the shale. Some of us already have a comfortable life and don't want wells in our backyards, and if we want to put them there will the o&g landcrooks lie and play the ole switcheroo on us like they have to the people in Arkansas? Is that what we have to look forward too? That is all i asked!
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