Gal, it's always fatal to go back and peek. I did this with my old bungalow back in Egham - as you might remember Mick and I ended up living in a smaller house on the same road where I'd lived with my ex (he'd moved) Most confusing for the neighbours
Anyway, I had the drive and garden absolutely immaculate, the tubs beautifully tended. I took a peep over the side gate one day when I knew they were away - it was a jungle
I also looked at the old cottage I lived in outside York, using Google Earth - they'd ripped out the lovely old Georgian Windows and put in PVC!!!!