I have a flag shot in my portfolio and experienced the same thing, standing there waiting for the wind to do it's job. It would be so much nicer if the elements would just do what we want from the get go. We would have more time to shoot.
I like the gardens in the forground and if I'm not mistaken the neighbour at the turn in thr road needs a new roof.
Looks like a nice place to walk; event though houses are fairly close together the trees make it seem more natural. It sure would have been interesting had you taken the pic of the woman in the bathrobe.
I thought that house behind had a large clock hand, but I realise it's part of the extension above the garage. Interesting architecture around your neighbourhood. ;-Þ