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 GTH on
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We just have to suck it up. The drilling process is temporary. Are we that spoiled that we can not adjust to the noise and negative visuals for a short period of time.
The trade of will be worth it.
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Permalink Reply by tbd 18 15 on
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GTH, spoiled. i think not. we ARE homeowners/ landowners/ mineral rights owners with legitimate concerns and questions. MORE importantly we are parents to small children under the age of ten that WILL ALSO BE AFFECTED by all of the "noise and negative visuals."
on a side note... spoiled is not a term that you should use when referring to people that you know nothing about.
have a nice day
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Permalink Reply by Har C2 on -
When I say spoiled I am talking about Americans as a whole. We want cheap oil and gas, but we do not want to be inconvenienced or have our lives disturbed.
What I am saying is the drilling is temporary. We can tolerate it for a short period of time.
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Permalink Reply by Greg Cd3 on
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If you know how to get gas out of the ground without making any noise or disturbing the flowers, I am sure Chesapeake and all of us would like to know. Hey, you might get the Nobel Peace prize!
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Permalink Reply by Kassi on
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Whas there anything in her lease specifically requiring noise abatement and screening?
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this is just an article that i found and i thought it might spark some interesting discussions. the author of the article is the "friend" of the homeowner. not you kassi, but some of the people on this discussion are really remarkable. using such words as "STUPID" and talking smack about winning the nobel peace prize. Rise above people!
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Permalink Reply by Trenna on
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My suggestion if you dont want the noise dont lease your land. If you do make sure that you have in the lease about noise abatement.
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This is the perfect example of why land owners need to insist on clauses in the leases that protect their environment and quality of life. A promise that does not make it to the lease is worth nothing...
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Permalink Reply by po boy on
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One of my first business professors started out with a truism that has been a part of my most used phrases>
And I Qoute:
Busines is in business to make money. Not to make friends, not to create jobs, not to improve the world. If you believe otherwise,'leave now.
end qoute.
Drilling two miles deep is a dirty,noisey,dangerous,risky business. We all want the steak dinner but NOBODY want to sit by the kitchen.
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