Something you all have forgotten...

That tree was there LONG before the neighbours moved in. If they
didn't like the tree they shouldn't have bought the house. They
definately should not assume that they can do as they please with it!

"CpRensCoNY" wrote in message
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I find that being nice to neighbors makes it all the more likely
that they
will try to take advantage of you.

Some others have taken care of attitude here so I will not. You are
writing on
a garden line so you should know or try to know a bit more about the
silver
maple. If you follow the postings it is clear that you are the
catalyst of the
trouble. You may still be able to save the situation. Buy the Mrs.
next door a
bunch of roses and state you wish to bury the hatchet. It is a
great deal
cheaper than an attorney and will save you from making a fool of
yourself.

Maybe you have not passed 40 years of age. You will look back upon
this fracas
with regret. Repeat, a silver maple is not a backyard tree. It is
to any
gardener without a few free acres a menace in the garden. Another
posting
explained that to you. Curious attitude you have regarding
neighbors. Are you
sure you are not on a hill in Montana.