Are you a NIMBY?

It's an acronym I was not familiar with until recently: NIMBY -- Not In My Back Yard. Last year I was visiting a vineyard in southern England. Yes, the South of England temperature spectrum is warming to support serious grape growing. During the tour of the estate we were shown extensive vineyards, beautifully manicured, creating an impressive spectacle. The cellars were excavated below ground, and some small buildings offered tasting sessions and appropriate nibbles of food to enhance the visitor experience. The "farm" had recently added a bottling plant on-site. This is where NIMBY entered the conversation. Houses around the estate had objected to the planning application for the building, on the basis it would spoil the view, scenery, and general countryside ambience. The tour-guide pointed out: these are the same people who sit on their patio in the evening sipping on fine wines, enjoying the lifestyle. Cell TowersLater I reflected on this new found phrase, applying it to Cell…