Neighbor with beehive?!!?!
#41
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Originally Posted by bodie358
Originally Posted by Peckish
Good grief. I SAID I WOULD GO TRY TO TALK TO THEM ALREADY. Stop condemning me for something I haven't even done, okay???
You have misunderstood my "why" question, which hasn't really been answered yet. When I asked why everyone here has their panties in a wad about me going to the county, I meant, WHAT COULD THE COUNTY POSSIBLY DO TO THEM THAT IS SO BAD. It's not like they're going to be hauled off to jail, is it? Or seize the property? Remove their children from their home? Burn it down? It's becoming quite obvious to me I've had WAY less interactions with my local government than the rest of you. Quit dog piling on me. Is it not the code enforcement officer's JOB to inform citizens what they can and cannot do in a community, especially when they have people on staff who are paid to interpret?
You have misunderstood my "why" question, which hasn't really been answered yet. When I asked why everyone here has their panties in a wad about me going to the county, I meant, WHAT COULD THE COUNTY POSSIBLY DO TO THEM THAT IS SO BAD. It's not like they're going to be hauled off to jail, is it? Or seize the property? Remove their children from their home? Burn it down? It's becoming quite obvious to me I've had WAY less interactions with my local government than the rest of you. Quit dog piling on me. Is it not the code enforcement officer's JOB to inform citizens what they can and cannot do in a community, especially when they have people on staff who are paid to interpret?
#43
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Originally Posted by DebraK
are you the same neighbor that turned us in for growing vegetables in our front yard? ;-)
#44
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Originally Posted by Stitchit123
Originally Posted by bearisgray
How about walking over there and just ask?
Again - it is unwise to make assumptions - as I did in this case.
#45
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Originally Posted by Peckish
I stepped onto my deck this morning and saw this in my neighbor's back yard. Is it just me, or do those look like beehive boxes?? I sure hope my neighbor is NOT getting bees. I am not in the country, this is a neighborhood filled with children. My husband is EXTREMELY allergic to bee stings.
Sigh. I guess I'd better get on the phone to the county.
Sigh. I guess I'd better get on the phone to the county.
In any case, involving law enforcement or code enforcement before you talk with your neighbors is a bad idea, not only for them, but also for you. Remember the story of the little boy who cried "Wolf." froggyintexas
#46
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Originally Posted by jlhmnj
Hi---
These are standard honeybee hives you can get from any beekeeping supply and around since the mid 1800's. These bees are very gentle unlike wasps, hornets, and such. I hope you can find a solution with your neighbor and you might want to google more on honeybees and beekeeping as it really is fascinating.
Good Luck and Regards
Jon
These are standard honeybee hives you can get from any beekeeping supply and around since the mid 1800's. These bees are very gentle unlike wasps, hornets, and such. I hope you can find a solution with your neighbor and you might want to google more on honeybees and beekeeping as it really is fascinating.
Good Luck and Regards
Jon
I simply think there are more appropriate locations for a beehive.
#47
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I have called the codes officer to deal with a neighbors overgrown shrubs blocking the alley we need to use to get out of our garage & one that many others use as well. It's their job, not mine, to see that this is dealt with. Came to find out the house is being rented & renter is not responsible. The "owner/landlord" has been notified twice for this issue. Once when he had the house up for sale & just last week. He lets things go until he's forced to deal with it.
Speaking to even friendly neighbors isn't always easy. My husband asked (nicely) a neighbor across the street to turn down his garage(back of their lot) radio that was so loud we could hear every word from the radio announcer, not to mention the blaring music in our house with doors/windows shut! Sitting outside on our porch was like being at a rock concert. Neighbor got majorly pissed & stopped speaking to us.
Since you have a language issue & are not on speaking terms & past situations (aka the cat dirt) I would contact codes officer & tell them your situation. Explain your husbands allergy problem & that you don't know for sure & don't want to get them in trouble & perhaps they have no idea of the laws.
You'd be surprised how many people have no idea of codes. Not all towns have written codes you can go pick up. Ours doesn't. If we want to know we have to call the codes officer.
Speaking to even friendly neighbors isn't always easy. My husband asked (nicely) a neighbor across the street to turn down his garage(back of their lot) radio that was so loud we could hear every word from the radio announcer, not to mention the blaring music in our house with doors/windows shut! Sitting outside on our porch was like being at a rock concert. Neighbor got majorly pissed & stopped speaking to us.
Since you have a language issue & are not on speaking terms & past situations (aka the cat dirt) I would contact codes officer & tell them your situation. Explain your husbands allergy problem & that you don't know for sure & don't want to get them in trouble & perhaps they have no idea of the laws.
You'd be surprised how many people have no idea of codes. Not all towns have written codes you can go pick up. Ours doesn't. If we want to know we have to call the codes officer.
#48
Originally Posted by Peckish
I stepped onto my deck this morning and saw this in my neighbor's back yard. Is it just me, or do those look like beehive boxes?? I sure hope my neighbor is NOT getting bees. I am not in the country, this is a neighborhood filled with children. My husband is EXTREMELY allergic to bee stings.
Sigh. I guess I'd better get on the phone to the county.
Sigh. I guess I'd better get on the phone to the county.
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