Dining Out

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

The Ranger said:

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wondered in
message news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

When's your court date, BTW. "-)

Hasn't happened yet.

Here's that tale...

,snip>

Hilarious! Watch the netting, though, BTW...birds will get caught in
it and kill themselves. If you care about such things, which I do. I
used to take a look every evening and free any captors.
-L.

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

Out for a Sunday drive in a new community several years ago, DH and I
spotted an August apple tree in someone's front yard. An August apple is a
green, almost yellow, skinned apple, very [censored] that we always ate sprinkled
with salt. The closest thing to it that I've seen commercially is a Granny
Smith but even that's not really close. We had not seen an August apple in
years -- all those trees in our home town had been cut down by the time we'd
reached our late teens. The man who answered our knock and request to pick
and pay gave us a bagful and was glad to be rid of them. We had a feast!
Our kids couldn't understand that there was more than taste involved in the
enjoyment.

Gabby

"The Ranger" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wondered in
message news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

When's your court date, BTW. "-)

Hasn't happened yet.

Here's that tale...

<snip hilarious story>

Funniest thing I've read this week. Now, about the court date... You being
sued by the picker thief that you watered down?

Michael

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OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

We're pretty free with the flowers in this neighborhood. Ginger across the
street always has sheers on a post for neighbors to pick flowers with.
She'll even show you the right way to do it if she's out there. I let
neighbors pick my flowers too if they don't pick too many at once. Well,
one neighbor really annoyed me and I don't let people go through my gardens
any longer.

I have 4 pink lilac bushes, 2 on each side of a patio. I had been feeding,
watering and fussing over them for over 3 years. Not once did I see a
bloom. Not one. Finally year 4 they were producing. I noticed quite a few
new blossoms, maybe a dozen or so among all 4 bushes. On morning I was up
early and a neighbor was cutting the lilac blooms and with her, helping
herself was her daughter that does not even live on the block. They had
stripped every bloom. They acted like they had been caught in the cookie
jar. I wasn't mean or anything I just kindly asked them not to pick in my
gardens anymore. I've had lilacs every since.

Michael

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On Sun 13 Nov 2005 12:05:06a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
OmManiPadmeOmelet?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

I do the same thing here in AZ if I spot some good looking sour oranges.
I've never been turned down. Most folks just thrown them away because they
consider them strictly ornamental, but I'd never take any without asking.
In fact, I'd never walk only anyone's property except to the front door,
without asking.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

On Sun 13 Nov 2005 12:05:06a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
OmManiPadmeOmelet?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

I do the same thing here in AZ if I spot some good looking sour oranges.
I've never been turned down. Most folks just thrown them away because they
consider them strictly ornamental, but I'd never take any without asking.
In fact, I'd never walk only anyone's property except to the front door,
without asking.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

"The Ranger" wrote in message >

Quoted message said:

Here's that tale...

<snip very funny story>

Quoted message said:

The Ranger

I cracked up - you really do mean business, don't you!

Dora

"Dave Smith" wrote in message

Quoted message said:

limey said:

That's the way I raised my kids - if we went out for a treat and they
acted
up, I gathered them up and home we went. That message got through very
quickly and they were always well behaved in public. Thank G*d.

I keep hearing people say they do that, but I have never seen it happen. I
have
seen kids behaving ub restaurants. I have seen kids act up and get
disciplines.
I have seen far too many kids acting up while their parents keep making
threats
that, from the number of times the threats are made, obviously are never
carried
out. And I have seen kids running around while their parents seem to be
completely unaware of their intolerable behaviour. But never have I seen
a
family get up and leave because the kid(s) was(were) misbehaving.

Believe me, I didn't *say* I did it - I *did* it, whether it was a
restaurant, an ice cream parlor, toy store, whatever. The lesson didn't
take long to learn. It's a question of who's in charge - the parent, or
the child?
Nuff said.

Dora

On Sun 13 Nov 2005 07:22:55a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it limey?

Quoted message said:

"The Ranger" wrote in message >

Quoted message said:

Here's that tale...

<snip very funny story>

Quoted message said:

The Ranger

I cracked up - you really do mean business, don't you!

Dora

When I was a teenager for a time we lived in a neighborhood that had rather
small front yards. One next door neighbor had a very bad habit of walking
straight across our front yard close to our house in order to visit the
neighbor on the other side. It really used to [censored] me off. I'm not sure
what you call them, but there used to be a sort of firecracker that was a
small ball, smaller than a gumball, that when stepped or stomped on would
emit a tiny explosion. I bought a whole box of them and scattered them
across the path she usually took. That was her last trip across the yard.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

The Ranger said:

Dave Smith <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
[Dave's observations of others' children and threat evaluation]

This from the man with the Gobbler for a niece? Do tell!

That niece is not a kid. She is now 47, and I do not take her to
restaurants. I couldn't afford to, and even if I could, I wouldn't
indulge her. She eats like a ...... well, hell, let's just say
that she eats, and eats, and eats. She doesn't go run around in
restaurants and she doesn't get rowdy. She just makes a complete
pig of herself with the food.

My son was expected to behave in restaurants. He was not allowed to
leave the table and run around.

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

"The Ranger" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in

news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wondered in

message news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

When's your court date, BTW. "-)

Hasn't happened yet.

Here's that tale...

<snip hilarious story>

Funniest thing I've read this week. Now, about the court date...
You being sued by the picker thief that you watered down?

That was SWMBO's concern which forced a trip to my lawyer. Nothing's
come of it yet.

The Ranger

In article <3%Hdf.4170$%t4.2373@trnddc07>, "limey" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

"The Ranger" wrote in message >

Quoted message said:

Here's that tale...

<snip very funny story>

Quoted message said:

The Ranger

I cracked up - you really do mean business, don't you!

Dora

Ya doesn't mess with The Ranger.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 11-9-05 finishing in four
parts the trip report from our vacation time in San Francisco
for Nephew Pat's wedding last weekend.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Michael \'Dog3\' Lonergan said:

"The Ranger" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wondered in
message news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

When's your court date, BTW. "-)

Hasn't happened yet.

Here's that tale...

<snip hilarious story>

Funniest thing I've read this week. Now, about the court date... You being
sued by the picker thief that you watered down?

Michael

Nah, but that was the first thought I had when I read the tale
(elsewhere). Turns out that Mrs. Ranger, known as SWMBO in some
circles, had the same thought. Great minds and all -- I used to use
SWMBO in my post headers. It's the best story I've heard in a very long
time. It needed telling here.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 11-9-05 finishing in four
parts the trip report from our vacation time in San Francisco
for Nephew Pat's wedding last weekend.

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

Perfect manners, asking to purchase those grapefruit, and ideal
response from him. Well done all-round.

Here's another thought about o'er hanging branches. My neighbors to
the north (backyard) planted a nectarine tree too close to the fence
line. About 1/3 of the branches hang over the fence. I have to clean
up the rotted fruit that drops into my yard and the leaves that drop
in autumn. I feel just fine about availing myself of the fruit that's
on my side of the fence. I know, I know, if I were a decent human
being, I'd give it to them. But I'm not and I don't :-) It probably
bears mentioning that we have had "words" a few times in the ten years
I've owned this house, and neither household is likely to invite the
other to any birthday parties any time soon.

TammyM

Michael \'Dog3\' Lonergan said:

"The Ranger" <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]> wondered in
message news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

When's your court date, BTW. "-)

Hasn't happened yet.

Here's that tale...

<snip hilarious story>

Funniest thing I've read this week. Now, about the court date... You being
sued by the picker thief that you watered down?

If the cheeky thing DID try to sue him, she'd be laughed outta the
courthouse! Bravo, Ranger, bravo!

TammyM, still chortling

(TammyM) said:

Here's another thought about o'er hanging branches. My neighbors to
the north (backyard) planted a nectarine tree too close to the fence
line. About 1/3 of the branches hang over the fence. I have to clean
up the rotted fruit that drops into my yard and the leaves that drop
in autumn. I feel just fine about availing myself of the fruit that's
on my side of the fence. I know, I know, if I were a decent human
being, I'd give it to them. But I'm not and I don't :-) It probably
bears mentioning that we have had "words" a few times in the ten years
I've owned this house, and neither household is likely to invite the
other to any birthday parties any time soon.

Around here, I'm pretty sure that anything that hangs over (or grows)
onto your property is yours. I think there was something in the paper
recently. If I recall correctly, you are within your rights to demand
that they trim it to the property line and/or do it yourself. Not sure
if you can then toss the trimmings back over the fence.

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For email, use [email hidden]

LurfysMa said:

(TammyM) said:

Here's another thought about o'er hanging branches. My neighbors to
the north (backyard) planted a nectarine tree too close to the fence
line. About 1/3 of the branches hang over the fence. I have to clean
up the rotted fruit that drops into my yard and the leaves that drop
in autumn. I feel just fine about availing myself of the fruit that's
on my side of the fence. I know, I know, if I were a decent human
being, I'd give it to them. But I'm not and I don't :-) It probably
bears mentioning that we have had "words" a few times in the ten years
I've owned this house, and neither household is likely to invite the
other to any birthday parties any time soon.

Around here, I'm pretty sure that anything that hangs over (or grows)
onto your property is yours. I think there was something in the paper
recently. If I recall correctly, you are within your rights to demand
that they trim it to the property line and/or do it yourself. Not sure
if you can then toss the trimmings back over the fence.

Around here, you can be sued for cutting a tree or bush to your
property line and the party that does the suing will win their case.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Sun 13 Nov 2005 12:05:06a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
OmManiPadmeOmelet?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

I do the same thing here in AZ if I spot some good looking sour oranges.
I've never been turned down. Most folks just thrown them away because they
consider them strictly ornamental, but I'd never take any without asking.
In fact, I'd never walk only anyone's property except to the front door,
without asking.

You can sue people for trespassing and have them arrested in most states.

Here in Texas, you can shoot them.

Legally.

Just took my CHL class a couple of weeks ago and learned that little
tidbit.

I like the idea of turning the hose on them better tho'. ;-)

Unless they invade the house, then it's time to trot out the Ruger
Redhawk......
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

In article <[email hidden]>,

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Sun 13 Nov 2005 12:05:06a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
OmManiPadmeOmelet?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

The Ranger said:

"Free. It was worth it just watching her get soaked when you didn't stop
at the sidewalk."

The Ranger

<standing ovation>

I once stopped at a lovely, heavily laden grapefruit tree in someone's
yard in Arizona. I went to the front door, knocked, and asked if I could
purchase a few fresh grapefruit from them. I'd pick them.

He said I could have a few for free and thank you for being polite
enough to ask.....

It galls me what nerve people have sometimes, just tresspassing and
taking what they want like they are entitled to it!

I get raids on my fig tree on any branches hanging over the fence.
<grumble>

I do the same thing here in AZ if I spot some good looking sour oranges.
I've never been turned down. Most folks just thrown them away because they
consider them strictly ornamental, but I'd never take any without asking.
In fact, I'd never walk only anyone's property except to the front door,
without asking.

You can sue people for trespassing and have them arrested in most states.

Here in Texas, you can shoot them.

Legally.

Just took my CHL class a couple of weeks ago and learned that little
tidbit.

I like the idea of turning the hose on them better tho'. ;-)

Unless they invade the house, then it's time to trot out the Ruger
Redhawk......
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson