"David in Normandy" wrote in message
. fr...
On 05/10/2011 12:46, Bill Grey wrote:


As we all get older, big plants like confers can become more amd more of
a
liability - more than we an cope with.



I planted a few Leylandii trees on the border of my property six years
ago. Not a problem to any neighbours as this is the middle of the French
countryside and they are a good distance from anyone. The trees are now
well established and heading skywards.

I've got way too much "lawn" so offered a local farmer the opportunity to
put some cattle in that area, but apparently the Leylandii are poisonous
to cattle. One lives and learns. So I've got to either keep cutting an
unwanted "lawn" or lose the trees so the land can be put to better use.

Looks like the chainsaw will be put to use this Winter.

My trees were not Leylandii.

"Bill Grey" wrote in message
...

"Martin" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:18:58 +0200, David in Normandy
wrote:

On 05/10/2011 12:46, Bill Grey wrote:


As we all get older, big plants like confers can become more amd more
of a
liability - more than we an cope with.



I planted a few Leylandii trees on the border of my property six years
ago. Not a problem to any neighbours as this is the middle of the French
countryside and they are a good distance from anyone. The trees are now
well established and heading skywards.

I've got way too much "lawn" so offered a local farmer the opportunity
to put some cattle in that area, but apparently the Leylandii are
poisonous to cattle. One lives and learns. So I've got to either keep
cutting an unwanted "lawn" or lose the trees so the land can be put to
better use.

Looks like the chainsaw will be put to use this Winter.

You could put a match to your trees.
--

Martin

Is that an inflamatory remark?....:-)


You have all failed to see how upset I am about seeing my trees come down
and you are just making jokes about it.

On Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:13:31 +0100, Christina Websell
wrote:

I don't wish to worry Christina, but it would be a good idea for her to
check her insurance.

No worries about that.
I will now wait for my house to heave ( which it will) and let the two
insurance companies fall out about it between themselves.
My insurance company paid out over 20 grand to underpin my house in 2003
and
it's not likely they will be happy if it heaves. The front of my house
will
heave now, guaranteed.



I'm so sorry to hear that Christina. I know just how upsetting it is since
we are in a very similar position.
Our house is built on clay and some years ago we had to rebuild the
attached garage due to subsidence. The insurance paid, but the house is
now tagged as being subject to subsidence which affects its value.
Also we are about to remove a beautiful Cryptomeria which has outgrown its
location. We're hoping it is far enough away from the house to not affect
it, but it is close to a retaining wall that may well be pushed over by
heave.
Fortunately, unlike you, we do not have neighbours being affected.

Having all three problems must be very upsetting for you, and you have our
sympathy.

In article , Christina Websell
writes
You have all failed to see how upset I am about seeing my trees come down
and you are just making jokes about it.


I'm sure they did not Christina, it's a big wrench, trees have enormous
abilities to become part of our lives and their sudden demise often
leaves gardeners feeling bereft.

Please do consider though, like a well loved and cared for dog, when
they sadly go, there might just be a space for a new younger one in the
future ?

Your neighbour must, by now, realise how upsetting this has been for you
so it'll be interesting to see what they do to make amends/ say thank
you, if any.
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

"Bill Grey" wrote in message
...

"Martin" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:18:58 +0200, David in Normandy
wrote:

On 05/10/2011 12:46, Bill Grey wrote:


As we all get older, big plants like confers can become more amd more
of a
liability - more than we an cope with.



I planted a few Leylandii trees on the border of my property six years
ago. Not a problem to any neighbours as this is the middle of the French
countryside and they are a good distance from anyone. The trees are now
well established and heading skywards.

I've got way too much "lawn" so offered a local farmer the opportunity
to put some cattle in that area, but apparently the Leylandii are
poisonous to cattle. One lives and learns. So I've got to either keep
cutting an unwanted "lawn" or lose the trees so the land can be put to
better use.

Looks like the chainsaw will be put to use this Winter.

You could put a match to your trees.
--

Martin

Is that an inflamatory remark?....:-)


You have all failed to see how upset I am about seeing my trees come down
and you are just making jokes about it.

Sorry you took this as a personal reflection of your plight, it was an
aside directed at Martin ONLY.

I had to fell 9 conifers a few years ago. I was not amused, but worried at
the time, because if they toppled, my neighbours property was likely to be
damaged.

Again may I say, my remark to Martin was not a joke at your expense. I
genuinely hope your relations with your neighbour can be repaired.

Bill

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
...
In article , Christina Websell
writes
You have all failed to see how upset I am about seeing my trees come down
and you are just making jokes about it.


I'm sure they did not Christina, it's a big wrench, trees have enormous
abilities to become part of our lives and their sudden demise often leaves
gardeners feeling bereft.

Please do consider though, like a well loved and cared for dog, when they
sadly go, there might just be a space for a new younger one in the future
?

Your neighbour must, by now, realise how upsetting this has been for you
so it'll be interesting to see what they do to make amends/ say thank you,
if any.

No chance of that.

"Bill Grey" wrote in message
...

Sorry you took this as a personal reflection of your plight, it was an
aside directed at Martin ONLY.

I had to fell 9 conifers a few years ago. I was not amused, but worried at
the time, because if they toppled, my neighbours property was likely to be
damaged.

Again may I say, my remark to Martin was not a joke at your expense. I
genuinely hope your relations with your neighbour can be repaired.

It won't be
they rejected everything I offered to resolve it, time after time, and they
knew quite well that if they insisted that my Lawson's came down we would
fall out.
and we have.

Christina Websell wrote:

"Bill Grey" wrote

Again may I say, my remark to Martin was not a joke at your expense. I
genuinely hope your relations with your neighbour can be repaired.

It won't be
they rejected everything I offered to resolve it, time after time, and they
knew quite well that if they insisted that my Lawson's came down we would
fall out.
and we have.

A sad story all round. You cannot change what has happened, you
do have control of how you cope with it. Don't waste your energy
maintaining the hurt.

Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.