Wow, three pages overnight. I knew all you guys needed was a topic.

For those of you who know the area, I actually live in Land O Lakes. Valrico is downright civilized compared to LOL. This is definitely redneck country. Everyone lives on at least a 1/2 acre, there are no deed restrictions or covenants, no homeowners association, and there are 12 acre open fields in front of and behind our houses. The unique thing about our property is that the road actually runs across it. Each of us owns our part of the road and about 6 feet on the other side. So I can do pretty much anything I want with a fence, and there are no permits required.

The family next door was one of the first to build in the area and they act like they're doing the rest of us a favor by letting us live there. They treat the entire neighborhood as if they own it, even though they only bought a 1/2 acre like everybody else. Here's a couple quick stories so you understand their character.

When we first bought the lot, my partner struck a deal with the neighbor to rent a stump grinder for 1/2 day. They did the grinding and had all the stumps out well before noon. Then the neighbor decided to take a shower and have lunch before returning the grinder. He came back and told my partner that they charged for a whole day, so we had to pay him for a half day which we did. Later that day, my partner went to the rental place and got the receipt, which clearly showed that they charged for only a half day.

Another example. Their dog chewed up a pair of expensive leather shoes beloging to my neighbor on the other side. The shoes were inside his garage, all the way at the back When he complained to my a*hole neighbor's a*hole wife, her response was "you have to keep your stuff put up. We live in the country and we're going to let our dog roam free."

These are the kind of people we live next to.

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2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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So you're not left wondering, the orange fence is back up and so far has been untouched. I think they might have noticed the video camera that is in my dining room window.

Oh, and y'all are all welcome to come down for a BBQ. We've got plenty of space, and parking for probably 20 Mercedes in the front yard. Wait until I get my boat put back together and I'll take you guys water skiing down at the lake.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
Chain Elongation References

ok, so its settled then. Shin-dig at Rick's house! woohooo!
Now all we have to do, is settle on a date, so we know when to stop shaving, so we all look kinda mean and burly.

No keg though....Cans only. This way we will have plenty of lawn decorations to enhance the look of your neighbors lawn with.

Maybe we could have a boiled peanut spittin' contest...any ideas as to which direction we should spit towards?

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

.....and space for another 20 in HIS yard?? LOL!

ROOOOOOOAD TRIIIIIIIIIP!!!!

Cool.....I'll bring My neighbors boat and park it in your neighbors yard.....

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2008 S550
1957 Dodge D100
1967 VW Microbus 21 Window
2001 Suburban
2004 Beach cruiser bicycle
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"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776

remove the wheel bearning nut from his boat trailer axle, make sure you put the cap back on so he want loose any grease.....

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
"I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY"

Semper Fidelis
USMC 1973-1976

The most effective way to get rid of a neighbor is to buy the mortgage to his house. Then evict him.

I think Boulders would be a good idea because they are heavy and if you crash into them, they will hurt your car. Usually if you put up a fence on the property line, you go half and half with your neighbor, but I don’t think that will happen.

I know it is difficult to park a trailer at a house, but then I saw the pictures, and I realized it was a small boat. I think he just doesn’t know how to park the trailer. Just don’t get into a fistfight with him; he’s not worth it. Unfortunately, all the losers end up living in the neighborhood forever, they pick on people til they move, and then eventually everyone catches on, and leaves the losers behind. Sad story I guess that 1 family can ruin a neighborhood, that is why I am in favor of buying mortgages.

I now remember why I moved out of san diego into an area where my neighbors are at least 100 feet away from me at both sides.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

Only if he defaults. Otherwise, you have the satisfaction of having him write you a check every month, and the misfortune of having it hand-delivered.

Where will the termites go when they're done with the neighbor's house? Do termites like laquered zebrano?

Sixto
95 S420
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD

I think it'd still be worth a try to talk with him about it, if not I'd go for the huge boulder idea with perenials around it. Could you imagine what a rock would do to steel, let alone fiberglass? Keep a log of these type of conversations, also get some dated pictures just in case the law comes into play.

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Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k

Send Mongo

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Don't forget the barb wire on top of the fence

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Jay E.

E55 '00 (Silver)
....SOLD

E500 '94 (Pearl Black)
...love my E500 so much!

Toyota FX-16 GTS '87 (Very Red)
...stored in my garage

Audi 4000CS Quattro '87 (Alpine White)
...Totalled

Mitsubushi Montero '91 (Blue)
...my daily ride

Or park on of this pointing to his boat...

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Make it a great day!
Jay E.

E55 '00 (Silver)
....SOLD

E500 '94 (Pearl Black)
...love my E500 so much!

Toyota FX-16 GTS '87 (Very Red)
...stored in my garage

Audi 4000CS Quattro '87 (Alpine White)
...Totalled

Mitsubushi Montero '91 (Blue)
...my daily ride

As an X FLA resident I think I understand. "This works". If you know any really weird Veitnam Vets invite them for the week end ask them to wear full camo,gilly suits are best, then set up several kegs of beer for them in your front yard and chalange them to a bayonet,sword and axe sharping contest.You can also make lots of friends with your other neighbors by offering to sharpen all their edged weapons, fishing gaffs, kicthen knives.meat cleavers for free, well you get the point...........
William Rogers......
P.S. I now live in OR nearest neighbor is half a mile..........