Do I have a right to be annoyed by neighbor's bass?
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Do I have the right rose?
Comments (3)well . . . . Unfortunately for you, one of the things Hortico is best known for is sending out mislabeled plants. There was a point a few years back, when the new generation of management there was just taking over, that nearly everything was "surprise in a box." They seem to have gotten their act more together recently, and the last shipment I got was 100% correctly labeled and alive. But before that, I had tallied up dozens of roses that they "owed" me, based on mislabels I established and/or dead plants that came in the mail. And they did give me the 31 plants I claimed they owed me, albeit in varieties they carry now, as opposed to direct replacements. But the good news is that now they seem to have their act together, variety wise. All 31 of the replacements were true to the variety that they were supposed to be, and alive, and most of them are very nice and unavailable elsewhere. I still order from Hortico, but only when the variety I want is available nowhere else. But I think your Hilda Murrell roses must've been in the era of "surprise in a box," as they look nothing like the Hilda Murrell rose that is published on HMF and in the press (which can be accessed with a Google search on "Hilda Murrell Rose"). Your rose doesn't even look very much like the picture on Hortico's website. This Hilda Murrell, the person, sounds like an interesting character. And whatever you got looks to be a very nice rose, but probably not Hilda. It is interesting, however, that your rose came the same variety in shipments from different years. That's a strange coincidence, and would mean that Hortico has a source plant that is probably also mislabeled. I can see why you ordered the same rose again. And, of course, there are always growing conditions and other factors that can change the colors of roses, although your rose looks like it is a VERY different color, so I would be surprised if that were the case here. I suppose the only way you will ever know "for sure" is to order that rose from a different source and grow it under the same growing conditions and compare them. Here is a link that might be useful: Hilde Murrell, the person...See MoreNeighbor's Koi in our bass pond
Comments (6)I assume this bass pond is mud bottom and fairly large. Here's how it's done. Being able to lower the pond level and a clean bottom are a big help. Other than that the methods you're using would be plan B. Not very effective as you've found. You might be able to get some but getting all would be tough. Longer term you might be able to train them to come to food, they may have to re-learn this. Then you'd have more luck. For bait I would use Berkley Powerbait for Trout, maybe Catfish. I know the Trout version smells just like the fish food they feed at the hatchery which is similar to many Koi food. Not sure if you want them caught alive, but you can string a trotline. Or bunch of jugs (plastic soda bottles) with fish line and hook tied on. Fish would probably not survive. I'm pretty sure these techniques are legal in private ponds but you may want to check. On a side note, the state of Maine out laws keeping of Koi and Goldfish. Many people think that's unfair, and maybe it is. But this demonstrates why most people in the state don't want to take the chance....See Moreannoying neighbor
Comments (10)I was going to say this does sound like the beginnings of dementia. A friend of mine had a problem with a neighbor that escalated to the point where she (neighbor), was calling the police to say that my friend was trying to kill her, and was breaking into her home regularly; was coming out of the television, etc. I cannot tell you how much of a wreck my friend was over this. She was afraid to go outside as the neighbor would scream when she saw her. She was almost stalking my friend; watching out the window and waiting for her. Eventually, my friend moved out of the house she shared with another roommate and moved home with her parents for a while until she felt the situation had calmed down a bit. My suggestion to you would be to keep a log of all the confrontations you have had with her; when you've spoken to her sons, dates and times. That way if she calls the police on you or accuses you of something, you have some documentation of what has been happening. If you have another run in with her, I think I might pay a visit to the police to let them know what is happening and what your concerns are. I would think it would be better to be the first one to let the police know there is a potential problem, rather than wait for her to accuse you of something. That is the problem my friend had. She let things go for months, preferring to just ignore the neighbor when she accosted her outside. When the neighbor began complaining to the cops, the first few visits the cops made my friend feel they were taking the side of the crazy neighbor. Eventually, the cops came to realize the lady was developing dementia, and were sympathetic to my friend. But having the cops show up at my friends door for all types of crazy complaints did take it's toll on my friend. Best to be safe and prepared. Good luck...See MoreIf you have an annoying dog -- lock it up when I come over
Comments (64)What a thread- oldie, but goodie. My take is a bit of a compromise: All of our friends understand my 9 year old sweet Beagle Max. He was abandoned by breeders when he was 6 weeks old, due to their loss of lease on a property. We adopted him, brought him home and did our best. But this way-too-young-to-be-away-from-his pack was needy. We gave him all the love he needed. He's very smart and observant, and so simply started emulating his pack. That includes hugging when people enter our home, since this is the behavior he's always seen. He hugs, too. That's really all he asks, from a visitor. A hug, and maybe a sweet kiss- no tongue, he just puts his face on your neck. Funny doggie! It can get a bit "rambunctious" as people enter. But our friends get it, hug him like he's our furry two year old, and then Max calms down. Not everybody loves it, and we know the friends where we just need to remove him for a bit, until he gets less excited for company. Now, if children enter? Another story. He's not allowed to do that. He LOVES kids, but I can't have Max bowling toddlers over. So we keep that in check, and wait to see if the child is interested. Then we introduce them, let the child pet him (silkiest hair, ears you've ever felt), and he's gentle. Max is, like most hounds, also driven by his nose and stomach. He's not allowed around guests as they eat- he knows where to sit. If he get's invasive, then he has to go to his "room". He hates that, since he's social and just wants to be around people, so it's rare that he won't comply. Now- when a stranger comes to the door? We let them have the "full effect". Aggressive barks- and loud- until and unless we signal that it's safe. And we put his 'good dog leash" on, if this is (for example) a repair person, there to do a job. But if you're not invited? You're not invited, and he sounds like the Gates of Hell are opening, until he's told "ok". A compromise that works for us and our friends. My sweet pup, in his first month at my house. He just wanted to be ok. Grew up to be fairly mellow Still thinks he's a person....See More- 17 years ago
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