Neighbors suck.
Our patio/front porch is currently under construction, so we had to clear everything off two weeks ago and move it to the garage. So, every other day, we've pulled our potted trees out in front of the garage door for some sunshine and fresh air without any issue... until this morning. Ken went to move them back inside, only to find them gone. Apparently, one of our neighbors decided to help themselves to our trees without even asking.
So, we've placed a multi-page banner across our garage door, stating, "Please return our trees." The manager knows nothing, but says he will ask around, and he was rather shocked, because he's lived here for years and there has been no theft from within the complex (the garages are within the gated lot). And, no one threw them in the dumpster either.
It's quite a crappy way to start a week, because as silly as it sounds, we considered them part of the family in a way. I've been growing the avocado tree for the last 5 years after sprouting it from a pit. And, our little lemon tree was just finally starting to fruit, with the first lemon almost ready, and we were totally looking forward to honor it by enjoying a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. And, I bought the little rosemary bush as a house blessing for our new home.
I just checked outside again, and the trees still haven't been returned.
If they don't show up in the next 24 hours, we're going to walk the complex and see if we can see the avocado's branches poking over someone's balcony. If we find it, they're going to hate having me knock on their door.
