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I'd like to note, that the neighbor should quit being a crybaby, and trim
the damn vine themselves. I certainly would. And I certainly would not gripe about something that stupid to someone who had been kind enough to invite me over for wine. But then, I also tend to do things like pick & eat the tomatoes and cucumbers that a neighbors vines produce on MY side of the fence. And I don't gripe when her leaves blow into my tree-less yard. Murri "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "Jeana" wrote : I think the gracious thing to do is take the vine out. It doesn't really matter which one of you is the crank. Personally I think that's overdoing it. If Michele enjoys the vine, she should keep it. As it was suggested before, I wouldn't go on their property to trim it. If it can't be trimmed from her own side, then they obviously have the right to trim it themselves from their side. Let them do it. Bonnie |
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Bonny, You sound like the type of neighbor I am used to (before these people
moved in.) I just remembered that they have a lilac bush that overhangs my fence. I wonder if I should pick the flowers myself, or order them to trim it so that it doesn't hang over my property? (I think I'll pick them. I love lilacs.) "Lady Blacksword" wrote in message news:1105556666.11633ca4feaf3c99f92af8d499db55e6@t eranews... I'd like to note, that the neighbor should quit being a crybaby, and trim the damn vine themselves. I certainly would. And I certainly would not gripe about something that stupid to someone who had been kind enough to invite me over for wine. But then, I also tend to do things like pick & eat the tomatoes and cucumbers that a neighbors vines produce on MY side of the fence. And I don't gripe when her leaves blow into my tree-less yard. Murri "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "Jeana" wrote : I think the gracious thing to do is take the vine out. It doesn't really matter which one of you is the crank. Personally I think that's overdoing it. If Michele enjoys the vine, she should keep it. As it was suggested before, I wouldn't go on their property to trim it. If it can't be trimmed from her own side, then they obviously have the right to trim it themselves from their side. Let them do it. Bonnie |
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On 1/12/05 7:00 AM, in article , "Doug
Kanter" wrote: "James" wrote in message ... What Michelle should do IMO is either get rid of the vine and do something else or create a smiling type war of irksome antics like erecting a board fence with the other side painted a flourescent color. Illegal here (Rochester NY), and probably most other places, too. If the building inspector stopped by to see if the structure matched the permit, she'd be forced to take down the fence, or paint it herself. You're in Rah-cha-cha - we have a good friend leaving there to move to NH. Why not you too! Cheryl |
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In article , "Michelle C"
wrote: Bonny, You sound like the type of neighbor I am used to (before these people moved in.) I just remembered that they have a lilac bush that overhangs my fence. I wonder if I should pick the flowers myself, or order them to trim it so that it doesn't hang over my property? (I think I'll pick them. I love lilacs.) My neighbor is at the foot of a huge retaining wall "cliff" & years ago he planted a row of lilacs trees down there. They now have their tops above the retaining wall, so up here on top it's like I have a little hedgerow of white, blue, and pale blue lilacs. I really appreciate them. -paghat the ratgirl -- "Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher. "Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature. -from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers" Visit the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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Well, thanks. You only imagine I'm sorta normal because you don't know me. I
am fortunate that all my neighbors are pretty normal. Bonnie...who wishes she had enough sun for lilacs. "Michelle C" wrote in message ... Bonny, You sound like the type of neighbor I am used to (before these people moved in.) I just remembered that they have a lilac bush that overhangs my fence. I wonder if I should pick the flowers myself, or order them to trim it so that it doesn't hang over my property? (I think I'll pick them. I love lilacs.) "Lady Blacksword" wrote in message news:1105556666.11633ca4feaf3c99f92af8d499db55e6@t eranews... I'd like to note, that the neighbor should quit being a crybaby, and trim the damn vine themselves. I certainly would. And I certainly would not gripe about something that stupid to someone who had been kind enough to invite me over for wine. But then, I also tend to do things like pick & eat the tomatoes and cucumbers that a neighbors vines produce on MY side of the fence. And I don't gripe when her leaves blow into my tree-less yard. Murri "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "Jeana" wrote : I think the gracious thing to do is take the vine out. It doesn't really matter which one of you is the crank. Personally I think that's overdoing it. If Michele enjoys the vine, she should keep it. As it was suggested before, I wouldn't go on their property to trim it. If it can't be trimmed from her own side, then they obviously have the right to trim it themselves from their side. Let them do it. Bonnie |
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"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 1/12/05 7:00 AM, in article , "Doug Kanter" wrote: "James" wrote in message ... What Michelle should do IMO is either get rid of the vine and do something else or create a smiling type war of irksome antics like erecting a board fence with the other side painted a flourescent color. Illegal here (Rochester NY), and probably most other places, too. If the building inspector stopped by to see if the structure matched the permit, she'd be forced to take down the fence, or paint it herself. You're in Rah-cha-cha - we have a good friend leaving there to move to NH. Why not you too! Cheryl The moment my son goes to college, I'm free to move. Until then.....yawn..... |
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"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... the scent of lilacs is just one of the most wonderful there is. Especially if you put the florets in your hair. Hey....who said that? Catch that guy! He went down the alley! |
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On 1/12/05 10:40 PM, in article , "Doug
Kanter" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... the scent of lilacs is just one of the most wonderful there is. Especially if you put the florets in your hair. Hey....who said that? Catch that guy! He went down the alley! |
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On 1/12/05 10:38 PM, in article , "Doug
Kanter" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 1/12/05 7:00 AM, in article , "Doug Kanter" wrote: "James" wrote in message ... What Michelle should do IMO is either get rid of the vine and do something else or create a smiling type war of irksome antics like erecting a board fence with the other side painted a flourescent color. Illegal here (Rochester NY), and probably most other places, too. If the building inspector stopped by to see if the structure matched the permit, she'd be forced to take down the fence, or paint it herself. You're in Rah-cha-cha - we have a good friend leaving there to move to NH. Why not you too! Cheryl The moment my son goes to college, I'm free to move. Until then.....yawn..... I liked Rochester - nice city! But better gardening here! Cheryl |
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On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:52:33 -0500, "Michelle C"
wrote: Oh, for God's sake! "Eyesore" is a commonly accepted figure of speech, meaning 'unpleasant to view'. Obviously the canoe didn't cause physical pain to my eyes. All right, I was being over-critical. Yes, I know what "eyesore" means. It means something that does no actual harm but that one prefers not to look at. Part of the compromises we make in living around other people is realizing not all of them are exactly the same, and some are *bound* to do things that annoy others. Local codes generally prohibit conditions that are noxious or dangerous. I very much doubt that storing a canoe outside is one of them. You asked if you were wrong in considering them "cranky". I think you were. If they'd wanted you to plan their landscaping, they would have asked. If you'd said when you planted it, "I want to plant this along the fence, and it may intrude on your property. Are you OK with this if I keep it trimmed?" I feel confident they would have been perfectly satisfied, even pleased. If they were "cranky," they would have yanked up the plants by the roots. That is, their "eyesore" caused you nothing but aesthetic pain, while your plants have become a very real nuisance to them. |
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On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:48:29 -0500, "Michelle C"
wrote: These same neighbors have complained about my oaks and elms dropping leaves into their yard each fall, and of shading their pool too much during the summer. Personally, I think they are a pain in the ass, but I want to hear what others think. In this case, yes, they *are* being over-picky. A reasonable person doesn't expect anyone to control where leaves drop or shade falls. In most places, they are legally entitled to trim tree branches that overhang their property, but not require that you regulate the wind and sun. |
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"Frogleg" wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:06:12 -0800, (paghat) wrote: Sheets & clothes & linens on a clothesline are kind of nostalgic to me, & not an eyesoar. In this day & age everyone has a dryer; it's been a long time since I've seen clothes out on a line. Hanging out laundry is a Good Thing in every way. It's ecologically sound, taking nothing more than solar energy to accomplish its purpose. It's thrifty. It's better for most fabrics. And laundry smells good and fresh with no additives. And yes, many people continue to use clotheslines if at all possible. It's also an opportunity for unique play experiences. We used to hang towels outside in the winter. Of course, they'd be stiff as cardboard in a matter of minutes, and the kids thought that was the most amazing thing in the world. |
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