Wood Stove part 3

Tim:

I am writing for the third time asking you to correct the combustion of your wood stove. This afternoon, I attempted to enjoy the warm afternoon, my terrace, and a book, yet the continuous fumes from your stove drove me back into my house. I now have a headache and irritated nasal passages.

Why are you ignoring my requests? Shouldn’t I have the right to enjoy fresh air in my own yard? I am an avid gardener and gardening is not limited to summer months. I also enjoy being outdoors when weather permits, year round.

I am asking once again for the toxic emissions to cease. Perhaps a compromise would be to only use the wood stove during evening hours and not during daylight hours.

Please do not force me to take further action.

Thank you,

Crazy Neighbor

Wood Stove part 2

Tim,

This morning my yard is again filled with toxic fumes from your wood stove. This is my second request for you to correct the combustion of your stove. You cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Crazy Neighbor

The Wood Stove part 1

Tim,

I have gathered some information regarding wood smoke for you:

1. Wood stoves that are working efficiently do not smoke excessively.
2. Smoke is unspent fuel
3. A hot fire burns clean
4. Age and type of a stove factors in its efficiency.
5. woodheat.org and hearth.com may be sites that can help
6. Acme Stove in town can offer help as well.

I have noticed heavy smoke emitted by your wood stove for two seasons now and following today’s exposure in my yard (sore throat and headache), I find this an annoyance that I cannot continue to endure. Please remedy the situation this week. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Crazy Neighbor

Mosquito-breeding

Neighbors,

Please check the following areas in your yards in an effort to reduce mosquito-breeding areas:
 
• Tree holes
• Storm drains
• Blocked gutters
• Catch basins
• Bird baths (change water every other day)
• Ditches
• Any containers that can hold water (watering cans, flower pots, decorative statuary)
• Wood pile covers
• Plastic sheeting

Any standing water becomes a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. Be vigilant!

Thanks,

Crazy Neighbor

Cat Issues

Dear Neighbors,

I am writing in the event that you are not aware of the cat/kitten epidemic that has occurred on our road:

 
• Last year Chip’s female had at least 6 kittens. All were left outside to fend for themselves. It is doubtful that any of these cats have had rabies or other vaccinations. None were neutered.
• This year last year’s brood has had at least 7 (I suspect inbred). Brittany rescued one these mothers and 5 kittens and is caring for them at her expense until they can be adopted or given to a sanctuary.
• We recently discovered that another of Chip’s females has given birth to at least two kittens. They are living out of doors also.  
• There is a black stray female that has given birth to 4 kittens and resides under the Nelson’s shed. This colony is ferrell.
• There are numerous orange tabbies (not Maude) without caregivers living on our street. They survive by feasting on birds and baby rabbits and any handouts from the neighborhood. This presents many hazards, including many diseases that could affect our own cats.
• Additionally, there is a gray Persian male who appears to be a stray and travels to Chip’s through my yard every day and is possibly the sire of the Nelson’s clan.
• I wrote Chip twice in the last year asking him to find homes, adopt out to SPAC, neuter/spay, or keep indoors as his band used my flowerbeds as toilets. He never responded to either letter and obviously has taken no steps to be responsible for these felines.
• Brittany has spoken to him also and had his permission to rescue the colony she now cares for.
• She and I have both spoken to the SPCA and they informed us of the law:
• No cats are required to be spayed. They are required to have rabies shots. Animal Control could pay Chip a visit and demand proof that his animals are vaccinated. He could then forfeit ownership.
• Brittany and I, till now, opted not to take this road, in an effort not alienate Chip.

I personally think that SOMETINHG must be done to rescue these animals and steps taken to prevent this from continuing. Cats can have up to three litters a year. Do we want this? Do we call Animal Control?

I therefore ask each of you to discuss this with your families and respond back to be by July 1. I welcome comments; ideas and thoughts on how to best handle Chip.

Thanks,

Crazy Neighbor