The best thing about living at the water's edge: you only have assholes on three sides of you, and if they come this way, you can hear them splash.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Living near water has the perk of hearing annoying people approach before they arrive.
- In plain terms
- You hear bad people coming if you live by the water.
- What can you take from it?
- Location offers early warning against unwanted people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a location desirable?
- How do you handle neighbors?
Another view
Waterfront living can also attract noisy crowds.
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