I feel sad for you Janet. Honestly, to have put so much creative energy into something like this and then for it to be taken and mangled, must touch deeply. We don't always know how the world around us will treat us. We can come from the best intentions, only to be crushed by opposing forces. I don't think you did anything wrong, and you shouldn't see anything into what has taken place as something you are to blame for. What could very well have happened was that the garbage man experienced negative actions in the past, and he/she thought that by hurting someone else, then he/she would feel better.
I also want to agree with Dick in that you should be looking for a lawyer. Seems to me if 9/10ths of the law is based on possession, then why isn't the homeowner responsible? Can they make an insurance claim on the stolen property? If it's not considered stolen, then how in the world could the garbage see the railings as garbage? Were they left in the area for garbage pickup? Strange coincidence!
The railing above is magical. The dragonflies along with the bird and flowing hand rail are very beautiful. I can see the client getting a lot of peace and tranquility when they step out into their back yard. Good craftsmanship, good art...
I feel sad for you Janet.
I feel sad for you Janet. Honestly, to have put so much creative energy into something like this and then for it to be taken and mangled, must touch deeply. We don't always know how the world around us will treat us. We can come from the best intentions, only to be crushed by opposing forces. I don't think you did anything wrong, and you shouldn't see anything into what has taken place as something you are to blame for. What could very well have happened was that the garbage man experienced negative actions in the past, and he/she thought that by hurting someone else, then he/she would feel better.
I also want to agree with Dick in that you should be looking for a lawyer. Seems to me if 9/10ths of the law is based on possession, then why isn't the homeowner responsible? Can they make an insurance claim on the stolen property? If it's not considered stolen, then how in the world could the garbage see the railings as garbage? Were they left in the area for garbage pickup? Strange coincidence!
The railing above is magical. The dragonflies along with the bird and flowing hand rail are very beautiful. I can see the client getting a lot of peace and tranquility when they step out into their back yard. Good craftsmanship, good art...
Thanks for sharing!