The totally off-topic thread

[whatmeworry]

Did they dump the branches back on your side?!! Not sure about your council but in mine anything you trim is yours to dispose of, not the tree owners. I'd be dumping it right back on over.

Apparently, from my admittedly basic reading, the cutter has the right to return the cut branches to the tree owner (in this case, me).

10% of what? Height of tree? Lngth of branch sticking over fence on his side?
A loquat tree and a 40yo elm aren't invasive!

If it’s growing over the fence into your property then you can trim branches and roots back to the boundary, without that pruning being excessive (often regarded as more than 10 per cent of the tree) and without harming the life of the tree itself.

[h=2]Overhanging branches[/h] It is every property owner's responsibility to make sure nothing escapes from their land into the land adjoining, including tree branches and roots.
If branches from your neighbour’s trees hang over your side of the fence, you can cut off the offending branches and place them on the neighbour's side of the fence. Discuss this with your neighbour first – they may be happy to do it themselves.
The same rules apply for tree roots, which can cause damage to plumbing and foundations. Expert opinions from plumbers or engineers are often needed to resolve disputes about what is causing the damage. Once you know what is causing it, and if it is something coming from the neighbour's land, a simple discussion may resolve things.

So 10 percent of the tree and they can leave the branches on your side.

 

[Foreigner]

That deputy Auburn NSW mayor is to face charges of electoral fraud.

 

[blackcat20]

Apparently, from my admittedly basic reading, the cutter has the right to return the cut branches to the tree owner (in this case, me).

Bummer. I'd still be pursuing the fact they've overstepped

 

[themaiz]

That deputy Auburn NSW mayor is to face charges of electoral fraud.

As in... he closed the street and got married without having a mandate?

Although, as far as I know, he wasn't dating a man.

 

[Pushka]

Hello All. Just an update to mention that Mum passed away this morning. While some would think that Christmas time is not the best time to lose a loved one, for the first time in many years, all her children and great grandchildren are here. Other than those periods of a sense of deep loss, we are all moving towards celebration of a life well and truly lived. It was her 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday and my Dad who was a stickler for punctuality will be mighty peeved she was late.

 

[coriander]

So 10 percent of the tree and they can leave the branches on your side.

1. I have no problem with neighbour cutting branches back to the boundary and throwing branches back over my side of fence. He's perfectly entitled to do that by law and if that's all he did, fine. Ten percent of the tree would probably have been ok. The tree has lost approximately 30% of its canopy.
2. I have a problem with him jumping the fence and cutting branches that were (a) below the level of the top of the fence and (b) were not even pointing towards the fence in question.

I'll talk to the Council tomorrow; talking to people in the other units (the block as four 2-bedroom units) , he's an investor owner not a resident.

 

[coriander]

Just an update to mention that Mum passed away this morning.

Sad to hear that, commiserations and sympathies. My father died unexpectedly on 21 December many years ago and to this day I still think I should have gone home for dinner on the night of the 20th rather than on a date.

 

[JohnK]

Hello All. Just an update to mention that Mum passed away this morning.

Really sad news. Sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your family.

 

[Princess Fiona]

My sympathies to you and your family Pushka

 

[JohnM]

Hello All. Just an update to mention that Mum passed away this morning.

Condolences, Pushka​.

 

[RooFlyer]

Really sorry to hear that Pushka.

 

[blackcat20]

I'm so sorry Pushka.

 

[Foreigner]

An Air France flight to CDG from Mauritius has made an emergency landing in Mombasa after discovery of what appears to be an explosive device in a lavatory:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35144471

 

[love_the_life]

Sorry to hear Pushka. Thoughts with you and family.

 

[Bindibuys]

Condolences Pushka, celebrate a life well lived with your family.

 

[anat0l]

Blessings to you and your family at this time, Pushka.

 

[drron]

All the best for the coming months Pushka.
As you say at the moment with the extended family together celebrating a life well lived helps overcome the sad feelings but hopefully you will be able to survive those more lonely moments in the next year or so without too much sadness.I am sure you will.

 

[Pushka]

Thankyou everyone. Waking up today it is with such great relief that my wonderfully practical SIL, my niece, and Mr and MasterP cleaned out Mum's room of clothing and furniture in the Nursing Home late yesterday. There is a requirement that this must be done within 24 hours of leaving which is barbaric. But it was done. Will take on your words drron. Love_the_Life met my mum briefly on the Queen Mary 2.

Some practical matters to attend to today. Shall leave this as my last post on this event (but not my last post ).

And also time to start organising something about Christmas.

 

[penegal]

Condolences Pushka​.

I am glad your family could all come together at this time.

 

[mannej]

Condolences Pushka