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benj clews 
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 Posted - 07/28/2009 : 11:01:25
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| I seem to recall you've got a fair-sized garden/ field so this may not be an affordable option, but have you considered putting up a fence or hedge or something so the mad bat can't just wander in? |
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BaftaBaby 
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 07/28/2009 : 12:21:53
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Originally posted by benj clews
I seem to recall you've got a fair-sized garden/ field so this may not be an affordable option, but have you considered putting up a fence or hedge or something so the mad bat can't just wander in?
Yes, I have! In fact I've been getting costings for this. And for a CCTV as well, because she wanders around in the middle of the night apparently.
I asked the 'residents committee' to formally advise her not to trespass on my bit of land, otherwise I'd have to install some lockable barrier. I didn't see her at all yesterday, but this morning the gardener said she's seen her crossing my property. The police are due for a follow-up visit today so I'll ask their advice. I'm hopeful something will be resolved eventually. I won't let it just go away. Believe me!!!
Meanwhile I'm taking much comfort from your support - thanks again 
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benj clews
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Posted - 07/28/2009 : 17:54:48
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| One more option I just thought of... a single, solitary sign reading "Danger: Unexploded mines." |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 07/28/2009 : 18:17:46
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Originally posted by benj clews
One more option I just thought of... a single, solitary sign reading "Danger: Unexploded mines."
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demonic 
"Cinemaniac"
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Posted - 07/28/2009 : 23:26:04
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I'm already in a militant mood tonight, and your story has further enraged me. I say fight fire with fire. Next time you see her look her dead in the eye and calmly tell her you are a Satanist and if you ever see her dog again you'll kill it and then her after it, bury her in the garden and no one will ever be any the wiser or care less. She might steer clear of you after that. |
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Cheese_Ed 
"The Provolone Ranger"
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Posted - 07/29/2009 : 12:29:42
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Originally posted by demonic
I'm already in a militant mood tonight, and your story has further enraged me. I say fight fire with fire. Next time you see her look her dead in the eye and calmly tell her you are a Satanist and if you ever see her dog again you'll kill it and then her after it, bury her in the garden and no one will ever be any the wiser or care less. She might steer clear of you after that.
When you said fight fire with fire I thought you were going to suggest Bafta defecate in the lady's flower pot or something.
Guess I'm wrong on so many levels. |
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demonic
"Cinemaniac"
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Posted - 07/29/2009 : 18:17:25
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| That could work though Ed. Shit on her doorstep... |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 11:09:32
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Well, it didn't ruin dinner (but my phone bill, on the other hand...). Say, could you say I was a witness - mind you, only over the phone but I heard you yelping in the background after what sounded like you were trying to be polite to begin with.
Anyway, as long as the borscht and roast weren't ruined, we didn't mind a bit.
But that finger should be looked at, you know. It didn't look good when we were there, and if it still isn't doing well...
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 11:51:56
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
Well, it didn't ruin dinner (but my phone bill, on the other hand...). Say, could you say I was a witness - mind you, only over the phone but I heard you yelping in the background after what sounded like you were trying to be polite to begin with.
Anyway, as long as the borscht and roast weren't ruined, we didn't mind a bit.
But that finger should be looked at, you know. It didn't look good when we were there, and if it still isn't doing well...
Sorry about the phone bill, CL. Actually I did ask the police whether a phone witness would be useful, but apparently only eye-witness counts. The case has been escalated to a "green folder" - which seems to denote a different level of seriousness. I'll keep you posted.
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Sean 
"Necrosphenisciform anthropophagist."
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 13:01:46
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Originally posted by Cheese_Ed
When you said fight fire with fire I thought you were going to suggest Bafta defecate in the lady's flower pot or something.
Attack of the Crone.
and the sequel...
Revenge of the Turds.
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Whippersnapper. 
"A fourword thinking guy."
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 13:01:56
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Yeah CL, remember she's a very good actress.
It could all have been faked.
A few self-inflicted wounds to make it look good and, hey presto, she has this poor old lady framed!
Just sayin'.
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Beanmimo
"August review site"
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 15:24:06
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Baftababe that's a terrible ordeal to have gone through, what the hell is she doing with a stick with a nail through it anyway, you need to get some cctv footage (or set up a hidden camera) from outside your house and catch her in the act, stick & nail, illegal pet, and shaft her from a height. |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 15:35:39
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Originally posted by Beanmimo
Baftababe that's a terrible ordeal to have gone through, what the hell is she doing with a stick with a nail through it anyway, you need to get some cctv footage (or set up a hidden camera) from outside your house and catch her in the act, stick & nail, illegal pet, and shaft her from a height.
Thanks, Beanie!
Well, with the help of the police, I'm looking into lockable gates which would stop her tresspassing entirely. CCTV is a possibility but it implies ongoing action, and my long-game plan is to stop her. That's why I don't take any retaliatory action - she's the one in the wrong.
Despite what Whipper said with his back-handed compliment about my acting prowess and self-inflicted pain and bruises -- we're looking at me who won't even get her ears pierced because it would hurt too much, and who chose to learn to play the piano and not the guitar because it hurt to press down on the strings!! I may be fearless [except for dentists], but I'm a wimp when it comes to pain.
Of course if any of you would like to pay me visit I have no objection to you making her life hell 
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Sal[Au]pian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 16:17:25
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Whippersnapper.
"A fourword thinking guy."
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 16:25:08
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Or Baffy could hire one of those hollow imitation trees and follow her around with a video camera, remembering to stop just before the woman looks around.
Of course, the dog might have other ideas about the tree but, hey, it's worth a try, isn't it?
Just trying to be practical. 
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