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[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: I went to Chehalis NOT the claw!!!

 

[Totalcolour]

YippEe; sun's over the yardarm, time for a libation! I'm raising one to all my BYC friends, and to those I haven't met yet, I'm raising one to you too and I'll meet you all in the New Year!

CHEERS (Sláinte)
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[Chicken Rustler]

I don't know why he wouldn't be using them overseas. I can only guess from that show on cable about EOD's is that most of the IED's are buried in the ground and they would be dropping C4 charges near it to detonate. He can't discuss how they do things exactly but that would be my closest guess. So is that what you used to do, is build those bomb disposal units? Cool job.

Yes the US Military DOES have these at bases overseas. And YES as I said I built BOTH of the ones pictured !!!! It was a fun job and got to meet a lot of really interesting people.

 

[Imp]

Quote:

I figured as much. It was on the news this morning. KOMO I think.

When I was a kid in Alaska bald eagles took small dogs, and cats. Once it was reported one tried to grab a 2 year old, but flew off when it realized what it was.

Russ

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe that fence just needs a bit of prompting so it falls when your chickens aren't around. Then you could ask neighbors to "please," remove it from your yard.

 

[LaughingFeather]

Our neighbors have a fence that's about to completely fall into our yard. It worries me - because if it goes down, it could go down on my birds who love to dig in the garden bed just below it. It has been 13 years since I first asked if we could go half-sies on that fence and replace it because it was so worn out 13 years ago. I want to switch it out to chain link, too - just because it will help give my garden beds more light. I'm not keen on staring at the stuff that they store on their side yard, but having more light would be great. I have a feeling it's going to have to fall and damage our yard before we'll ever convince them to replace it. The other neighbors around them had to wait for those other three fences to fall before they got replaced. The one between our yards is the remaining tired, old strip of wood fencing. I tried to get them to agree to it over the summer again - but still wasn't successful. There's one section that I would be surprised if it continues standing, and that is the section that my big girls hang out in the most.

Here is an excerpt that might help you on the fence and the neighbor from NOLO Press.


NOLO PRESS
6th edition
Neighbor
Law
Fences, Trees, Boundaries & Noise


Disputes Over Maintenance
Disputes usually occur when one neighbor thinks the fence needs repair
or preventive maintenance, such as painting, and the other doesn’t. A
good general rule to follow is that the fence should be kept in such a
condition that it enhances the value of both properties. If its appearance
takes away from the property values, it needs repair. Following this rule
will keep requests reasonable and objective.
If one owner refuses to cooperate in reasonable maintenance of a
boundary fence, the other can fix the fence and demand reimbursement
of the other’s share. If the neighbor won’t pay up, the neighbor who has
fixed the fence can sue the other in small claims court under the state
boundary fence statute unless the state does not allow fence cases in
small claims court. (See Chapter 20.)
A few states have harsh penalties for refusing to chip in for maintenance
after a reasonable request is made by the other owner. Connecticut,
for example, allows one neighbor to go ahead and repair, and then
sue the other owner for double the cost.21
Negotiating With the Neighbor
If you are faced with a recalcitrant neighbor, first try to work something
out. The other owner may not really have noticed how bad the situation
has become. If simply pointing out the problem doesn’t work, write a
letter like the one below.
chapter 11 | fences | 217
Sample Letter: Repairing a Boundary Fence
4501 Cypress Road
Springdale,CA 92345
Aug.15,20xx
Dear Alice,
As I mentioned to you last week, the boundary
fence between our properties is in terrible need of
repair. Four of the main posts appear to be completely
rotten at the bottom and several boards are
broken. According to the state law that I have enclosed,
we are mutually responsible for the maintenance
of this fence.
I have obtained the enclosed estimate of $300
for having the necessary work done. Your share is
$150. Please contact me so that we may proceed.
Sincerely yours,
Nelson
Nelson
If Nelson’s request is ignored or refused, he should get out his camera
and take some pictures of the fence that clearly show the state of
disrepair. It would also be a good idea to get at least two estimates for the
cost of the work, to be certain that the charge is reasonable. If Alice is
determined to avoid her responsibility, Nelson can now fix the fence and
demand her share of the cost. Afterwards, he should write another letter
like the one below.
218 | neighbor law
Sample Letter: Reimbursement for Fence Repair
4501 Cypress Road
Springdale,CA 92345
Aug.30,20xx
Dear Alice,
I did not receive a reply from you to my
letter dated , and so I have had the
necessary repair work done on our boundary fence.
Enclosed is the bill for $300. Please send your
share of this amount, $150, to me promptly, or I
will have to take the matter to small claims court.
Sincerely yours,
Nelson
Nelson
What Nelson has just written is called a demand letter. If he gets no
response, he can sue Alice for the money and show this letter—along
with all the written documents and pictures—to the judge.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Itsren, I hope you're able to get the fence thing resolved. There were quite a few good suggestions.

SadieSue's comment of good fences make good neighbors is so true!

 

[lovinchickypoos]

I picked up my Rott bull pup from the Longview shelter yesterday. She's eight weeks at the oldest and has the cutest wrinkley face. Last night she fell asleep on my foot while I was making mac and cheese.

CUTE, CUTE CUTE!!!!

Such a pretty girl!

Awww, thanks!

 

[LaughingFeather]

I picked up my Rott bull pup from the Longview shelter yesterday. She's eight weeks at the oldest and has the cutest wrinkley face. Last night she fell asleep on my foot while I was making mac and cheese.

I see you have found a new best friend.
Bless you both, who saves who is the question I always ask when I see this kind of bonding.

 

[hallerlake]

Well I just finished hanging the feeder in the coop, and putting a waterer in there. I have to figure out a better way though because a small part of the feeder is hanging where it could get pooped on if the girls roost too close. I need some sort of cover to keep it completely sheltered from falling roost poop. The waterer is right inside the door on a concrete block and will be MUCH easier to take inside to wash and fill now that I don't have to go in the run to get it. I'm so happy with the small modifications we've been making!

Renee - sorry about the fence. Those neighbors sure don't know the meaning of "neighborly" huh?

poke a hole in an aluminium pie plate