Would you be angry about this?

[sallywalker]

H is not upset. I am making him contact our lawn service guy and he doesn't want to. Apparently they came by to scalp our yard. This is the mess they left.

Oh and they completely moved T's new trampoline and didn't move it back how it was.

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What does it mean to "scalp" a yard?

I was excited to be angry.

But I don't know what's going on here.

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Mar 30, 2015 17:28:21 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

What does it mean to "scalp" a yard?

I was excited to be angry.

But I don't know what's going on here.

I guess they take off the top layer of dead grass?

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What is the mess? The dirt? The spots on the sidewalk?

[papie]

So you are upset that it is a bit dirty on your sidewalk? No, I would have barely noticed. 

[sallywalker]

Mar 30, 2015 17:29:43 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

What is the mess? The dirt? The spots on the sidewalk?

The mud and dirt on the sidewalk and the big ruts (is that the right word? Lol) in the yard. It looks terrible!

[jinkies]

I'm assuming the huge muddy ruts in the yard are the issue here.

[pixy0stix]

1. You shouldn't do that for proper yard maintenance. You just lost a layer that would have helped hold the moisture in for a greener yard.

2. They completely fucked up your yard. Did they do that when it was wet? IF you do it, it should be when the grass is dry.

ETA: In short I'd be mad that they did a completely unnecessary treatment, and caused my yard to be a muddy mess.

[trafficgirl]

The big ruts and the trampoline - I'd be kinda pissed at.

The dirt on the grass and sidewalk - slightly annoyed.

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Mar 30, 2015 17:30:32 GMT -5 sallywalker said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:29:43 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

What is the mess? The dirt? The spots on the sidewalk?

The mud and dirt on the sidewalk and the big ruts (is that the right word? Lol) in the yard. It looks terrible!

Hmm.

Well, given what little I know (now) about "scalping," it seems to me that these are necessary results of the process?

I mean, if you're stripping, how do you do that without making a mess?

Or are they supposed to hose things down and patch things up back to normal afterward?

I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH TO BE ANGRY, AND THAT MAKES ME ANGRY.

[bab]

Mar 30, 2015 17:28:21 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

What does it mean to "scalp" a yard?

I was excited to be angry.

But I don't know what's going on here.

LOL forever and ever. Amen

[elleblue]

I've never heard of scalping a yard so I don't know what should have happened vs. what is upsetting you.

I'll see myself out now, lol.

[sallywalker]

Mar 30, 2015 17:33:49 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:30:32 GMT -5 sallywalker said:

The mud and dirt on the sidewalk and the big ruts (is that the right word? Lol) in the yard. It looks terrible!

Hmm.

Well, given what little I know (now) about "scalping," it seems to me that these are necessary results of the process?

I mean, if you're stripping, how do you do that without making a mess?

Or are they supposed to hose things down and patch things up back to normal afterward?

I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH TO BE ANGRY, AND THAT MAKES ME ANGRY.

I don't know enough either. I was hoping you all could validate my anger. I feel like I should be angry. LOL

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Mar 30, 2015 17:34:37 GMT -5 elleblue said:

I've never heard of scalping a yard so I don't know what should have happened vs. what is upsetting you.

I'll see myself out now, lol.

Oh, I just stayed in.  HAHAHAHAHAHA.

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Mar 30, 2015 17:31:51 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

1. You shouldn't do that for proper yard maintenance. You just lost a layer that would have helped hold the moisture in for a greener yard.

2. They completely fucked up your yard. Did they do that when it was wet? IF you do it, it should be when the grass is dry.

ETA: In short I'd be mad that they did a completely unnecessary treatment, and caused my yard to be a muddy mess.

Right...but can a person really be angry if that person requested said unnecessary treatment?

(I think not.)

[sallywalker]

Mar 30, 2015 17:38:10 GMT -5 jane6672 said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:28:21 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

What does it mean to "scalp" a yard?

I was excited to be angry.

But I don't know what's going on here.

Quick, Sally! If they don't have something to rage at, the mob will turn on you.

My kid is healthy and I'm not sitting in a pedicure chair. I should be good here.

[sallywalker]

Mar 30, 2015 17:39:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:31:51 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

1. You shouldn't do that for proper yard maintenance. You just lost a layer that would have helped hold the moisture in for a greener yard.

2. They completely fucked up your yard. Did they do that when it was wet? IF you do it, it should be when the grass is dry.

ETA: In short I'd be mad that they did a completely unnecessary treatment, and caused my yard to be a muddy mess.

Right...but can a person really be angry if that person requested said unnecessary treatment?

(I think not.)

Oh and we didn't request it! I called H and he had no clue they were coming. I don't even know if it was our regular lawn service that did this. I don't even know WHO I am supposed to be angry with!

[pooh8402]

Mar 30, 2015 17:31:51 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

1. You shouldn't do that for proper yard maintenance. You just lost a layer that would have helped hold the moisture in for a greener yard.

2. They completely fucked up your yard. Did they do that when it was wet? IF you do it, it should be when the grass is dry.

ETA: In short I'd be mad that they did a completely unnecessary treatment, and caused my yard to be a muddy mess.

alllll of this.

edit: reading your new update. I would definitely call your regular service and make sure they were the ones who came. if they were, they'd get a huge reaming out by me, plus probably asking them to compensate for me to resod. ESPECIALLY since you didn't request the service. if it wasn't them, then you can't be mad at them and it means you had strangers in your yard who were probably at the wrong house.

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Mar 30, 2015 17:41:14 GMT -5 sallywalker said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:39:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Right...but can a person really be angry if that person requested said unnecessary treatment?

(I think not.)

Oh and we didn't request it! I called H and he had no clue they were coming. I don't even know if it was our regular lawn service that did this. I don't even know WHO I am supposed to be angry with!

You need to get better at telling stories and including relevant details.

This is all I needed to know.

No permission to do this?!

GO ANGRY NEESON ON THEIR ASSES.

[pixy0stix]

Mar 30, 2015 17:41:14 GMT -5 sallywalker said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:39:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Right...but can a person really be angry if that person requested said unnecessary treatment?

(I think not.)

Oh and we didn't request it! I called H and he had no clue they were coming. I don't even know if it was our regular lawn service that did this. I don't even know WHO I am supposed to be angry with!

Time to light things on fire.

[shamrockshake]

Mar 30, 2015 17:41:14 GMT -5 sallywalker said:

Mar 30, 2015 17:39:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Right...but can a person really be angry if that person requested said unnecessary treatment?

(I think not.)

Oh and we didn't request it! I called H and he had no clue they were coming. I don't even know if it was our regular lawn service that did this. I don't even know WHO I am supposed to be angry with!

THIS would make me angry!

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I'd be a little ragey that they scalped without notification. It's not good for regular lawn maintenance and could encourage weeds.

That said, some people scalp their yard once winter is over. Once. To stimulate shit that I don't understand.

I'd be irritated about the muddy mess for sure. Get some clarification that they won't be scalping again.

[RoxMonster]

So a company (possibly not even your own company that you hire for other things) showed up and did all this sans permission?

Yeah, I'd be livid. That sounds super shady. And even if it IS the company you've hired before, there's no way they should be doing this without your OK.

[styme46]

After reading your last update, I would call your service and see if they did the work. If they did, then I would request a copy of your contract with them to see if it is in the list of work they are supposed to do for you. If it's not in your contract, then yes, I'd be angry. Sometimes these lawn services add these things to your contract because most people don't know any better, so I would look at that first before I chew them out.

[sallywalker]

It was our lawn guy! H told him that he didn't authorize it and he said that he thought he did. Then H asked him about the ruts and the trampoline and be hasn't responded. This is happening by text. I am annoyed at H that he didn't call him and that he hasn't sent him the pictures.

[laurental]

So you don't even know who did it?

Is your DH being purposefully obtuse about this?

If I came home and my yard was a hot mess and my trampoline was moved and unlevel because a company came out I'd be a bit annoyed. But then if my DH said it was no big deal- but then revealed he didn't schedule it I would probably be more pissed at him than the company. Why is he not bothered about a company doing unrequested work on your property?


ETA-you updated while I typed.  I stand by being pissed at DH.

[itsme]

I would handle calling the company myself if I were you.

[sallywalker]

Mar 30, 2015 17:57:27 GMT -5 itsme said:

I would handle calling the company myself if I were you.

MUST I DO EVERYTHING?! LOL