Actually that was one of the options my wife and I talked about.
In my meeting with the company rep, I did let it be know that we were not against the pipeline and that they could bring it right through the house if the price was right. LOL
Yup, it's much easier for them to lay out some cash to appease you rather than go through the logistical nightmare of moving the pipeline.
The lady I spoke of made out like a bandit. Bigger house, a very large tract of land to go with it. Gas company paid for EVERYTHING, and did all the leg work for her. They even paid a moving company to move her!