TURN OFF THE LIGHTS!!!

Along the Gardiner Expressway, running past my windows,
there were large highway lights installed, on high steel posts,
about 2 1/2 years ago.

Until now, these lights have not been working.
The 'old' lights that are closer to the ground,
have been used during this time.

Last week workers came and installed shields around the tall lights,
which have now been turned on. The 'old' lower lights are standing
dark, not used anymore.

The lights stay on, night and day.
I'm sure the timers, or light sensors aren't set up properly yet.
Eventually somebody will come by to adjust them,
or somebody will call into the city to complain about the waste of electricity.

None of this bothers me.
These lights are very bright, and I'm sure they make driving on the Gardiner much safer.

The problem I do have, is living next to them.
They are really bright, and make it almost as light as day outside.
There are new townhouses across the highway, that are not occupied yet,
and these lights are standing right over them.
Although I am not as close as those people will be, the light does shine through my windows at night.

With the 'old' lights, the light shined up towards my ceiling.
The 'new' lights actually shine down towards my bed.
Fortunately my bed is situated so that the light doesn't hit my face,
but it is still very bright.

I never bought blinds or curtains for my place,
mainly because the 17 foot tall windows make the cost a little high for coverings.
I think I will now buy some blinds, not only to darken my place at night,
but also to hopefully make it easier to sell in the future.

The last thing I would want, is somebody deciding not to buy,
because it is too bright at night.

DB