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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:17:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, so you haven’t had a discussion with him. Thanks for finally answering. That should be the first thing. Be respectful, address your concerns. Despite what GD says, sometimes you can actually get somewhere with that type of behavior. Maybe you’ll be surprised at the result. Or, maybe you won’t. And then you’ll need to make a decision about what to do. Yep, thanks. I already know how it's going to go which is why I'm logging ideas for how to roll to phase 2 of The Plan. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:18:14 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Three year old girls? Sometimes a tree house is just a tree house. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Not that I have to justify my position to you, but I've had a giant pool back there for years. I have triplet 3 year old girls who need a small pool. A bigger pool is going up next year Three year old girls? Sometimes a tree house is just a tree house. OP trying to bang his wife in his dinky glorified kiddie pool in the privacy of his yard during nap time is still his right as an American. Kharn |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:19:05 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP trying to bang his wife in his dinky glorified kiddie pool in the privacy of his yard during nap time is still his right as an American. Kharn You're damn right |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:19:37 AM EDT
[#4]
OP what kind of things do they holler at y’all?
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:19:53 AM EDT
[#5]
Has anyone suggested a security camera on a pole yet? Pointed right into the window of the tree house?
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:19:54 AM EDT
[#6]
OP needs to buy a couple sun shades as wide as he can find. Then sink some 4x4 treated posts in the ground. Attach the shades to them.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:22:43 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Disregard the jackasses here. You are right to be concerned. Talking won’t do anything. He knows it is wrong. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:26:32 AM EDT
[#8]
Willow tree planted at an angle towards neighbor. Hope it grows big quickly then breaks on a windy day falling on his platform.
Or if the wind prevails toward his house maple treesalong the fence so the leaf drop innundates his yard. Or put up a bunch of security cams for proof if you have to sue him. Couple overtly watching the platform and a couple sneaky ones to catch them trying to destroy the overt cameras. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:28:32 AM EDT
[#9]
N/M
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:29:54 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP needs to buy a couple sun shades as wide as he can find. Then sink some 4x4 treated posts in the ground. Attach the shades to them. https://i.ibb.co/tDWh87J/Shade.jpg Bingo. This is what I'm thinking for now. Then plant some evergreen trees |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:31:00 AM EDT
[#11]
N/M
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:32:41 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Bingo. This is what I'm thinking for now. Then plant some evergreen trees Put a large butt on the sun shade. On his side. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:33:01 AM EDT
[#13]
Trees.
We have these in our backyard. Previous owner had them planted. When we moved in they were 10ft. Just measured now and the tops are 13ft after a year of us being in the house.  Attached FileI wish they were closer together but looking at the neighbor on the other side, they will fill out pretty big in the coming years. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:34:15 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP trying to bang his wife in his dinky glorified kiddie pool in the privacy of his yard during nap time is still his right as an American. Kharn  Kids having a tree house in the backyard is still a right if it does not violate local laws or HOA rules. Since he is the mayor, I expect the city is not going to go after him. OP needs to find a new playground. Perhaps a shopping cart behind the local H-E-B? |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:36:26 AM EDT
[#15]
Sunbathe naked more often ...
(from an early thread today) |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:40:32 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: bamboo Saw someone do this. It worked. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:40:43 AM EDT
[#17]
If I want to have 4x4 posts about 12 feet above ground to hold a sunshade capable of withstanding Kansas wind from the north, wonder how deep I'll need to sink those in the ground?
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:40:48 AM EDT
[#18]
Build a big smoky fire pit next to it.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:41:37 AM EDT
[#19]
Solar panel, MPOT charge converter, batteries & a shit ton of LEDs meant for trucks / offroaders. Call it the "anti stare glare" wall.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:45:15 AM EDT
[#20]
Put up a large tarp or something like that next to pool.
Build a frame to hang it from. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:46:09 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Above ground pool? Move the pool farther back, then it'll be easier to shield. In ground that close to fence? I'd build some wheel mounted rolling screens out of wood siding. Maybe 8' wide and 6' tall. 3-4 oughta do it. Roll 'em right up to pool edge on platform side of pool. Need a drone to get over that. Edit: Temporary is the name of the game. How 'bout a sail? Shade Sail Mount one side on the fence, stretch over pool. This |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:47:26 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Three year old girls? Sometimes a tree house is just a tree house. And sometimes a Biden is just a Biden. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:48:55 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They are generally pleasant, but do all manner of either clueless, or purposefully aggressive things like this all the time. Absolutely zero consideration for how their behavior impacts others and want others to adjust their behavior to the benefit of themselves. So, like most people in society now. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do they say to your wife and daughters? They are generally pleasant, but do all manner of either clueless, or purposefully aggressive things like this all the time. Absolutely zero consideration for how their behavior impacts others and want others to adjust their behavior to the benefit of themselves. So, like most people in society now. So basically you have a problem with how they use their backyard? |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:50:42 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where’s his permit for that? Looks like it might be within the setback requirement as well. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:50:54 AM EDT
[#25]
I think shining a light / laser on the platform wouldn't be a good idea, what you need is a sculpture with mirrors that can direct the power of the sun their direction if you so choose.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:54:38 AM EDT
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If only there were some sort of association, made up of local home owners, that you could take neighbor issues to...
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:59:10 AM EDT
[#27]
3 yo girls... how old are the neighbors kids? maybe ask them if they want to come play in the pool
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:59:30 AM EDT
[#28]
Get one of those cantilever patio umbrellas and tilt it in a way to block his view in the center. He still might get to see some to the left or right but at least the main area will be covered.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:07:42 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Take multiple pictures and videos of Mayor and perv offspring doing pervy shit and post it to the local "Talk of " and let the local Karen's take care of harassing EVERYONE in the local govt about it. It'll take care of itself. Profit. Ah, yes. Nextdoor.com is what he needs. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:13:38 PM EDT
[#30]
Yea im for the sun shade idea and then plant arborvitae hedge.
Do emerald green rather than green giant. Green giants get huge and you'll end up having to cut them down if you're not careful |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:17:21 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Super bright light shining directly on his spy hut. And when I mean bright, I mean eyeball searing bright. I am here...that motherfucker is a pervert and voyer |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:17:24 PM EDT
[#32]
Any laws re: night time strobe lights on your property directly shining at the observation platform?
There are also directional speakers these days. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:18:15 PM EDT
[#33]
If you do get a bigger pool with a deck around it, it'd be easy to engineer in a nice privacy screen on that side also
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:18:49 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Let them build it. Get video of mayor gawking at minors. Contact local news with footage. Get paid. Hmmmmm.....THIS. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:21:53 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I want to have 4x4 posts about 12 feet above ground to hold a sunshade capable of withstanding Kansas wind from the north, wonder how deep I'll need to sink those in the ground? If you are going that high, I would get some drill pipe instead. Will be stronger and last longer. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:24:51 PM EDT
[#36]
your post reads like you just put up a fence but that fence is gray and moldy as hell to be new. sounds like a new problem to me.
Plant some tall trees there if its a problem |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:27:08 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you are going that high, I would get some drill pipe instead. Will be stronger and last longer. I think it's supposed to be 1/3 the length of what's above ground or more if really windy |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:30:39 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's like if only there was some sort of thing... Where like home owners could join and pay into to prevent fellow homeowners from ruining the community... Like an association or something... It would have rules about building annoying structures, late night parties, barking dogs, overgrown yards, leaving mattresses and junk everywhere.... Hmmmm A home owner association or something... Problem with HOA is that eventually, they will turn into the very thing it was meant to stop: other people butting their noses into YOUR business in YOUR home. Only now they have a legally binding contract with you that you can eventually be fined and held liable to pay those fines. Even if its petty bullshit. OP needs to record the perverted behavior of mayor and his pervert offspring then come election time freely disperse said footage to local media. Or OP runs against mayor pervert if only to spread the message with media attention. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:33:01 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If I want to have 4x4 posts about 12 feet above ground to hold a sunshade capable of withstanding Kansas wind from the north, wonder how deep I'll need to sink those in the ground? The safe bet is 1/3 buried and 2/3 above grade. I would also put (2) 12” pieces of #4 rebar through the bottom of each post, perpendicular to each other, at least 3” apart vertically and at least 3” from the bottom of the post. I’d then set the posts in compacted pea gravel/crush n’ run, wrapped in landscape fabric. This will anchor the posts without being a permanent footing. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:35:55 PM EDT
[#40]
Bamboo is the way.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:38:56 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you are going that high, I would get some drill pipe instead. Will be stronger and last longer. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If I want to have 4x4 posts about 12 feet above ground to hold a sunshade capable of withstanding Kansas wind from the north, wonder how deep I'll need to sink those in the ground? If you are going that high, I would get some drill pipe instead. Will be stronger and last longer. Yep....at some point the load will get high enough that it doesn't matter how far the 4x4 posts are in the ground, you'll snap them off at ground level. The size of the shade + the wind load / by the strength of the 2 4x4's. Either that or the shade will just rip off the boards. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:40:10 PM EDT
[#42]
A tree house!?
What's next Chickens? Mayne they'll buy 6 horses when the city ordinance only allows 4. Think of the horror. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:42:34 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I will will be discussing it with him. I know he won't do anything about it. I want to enjoy my backyard without him controlling what I do. I know I can move. But until then, I need a somewhat timely resolution so we can get to using our yard. I realize you don't think this is a problem, and that's okay. Thank you for your input here. Suggest he talks to his insurance agent about that attractive nuisance he is building in his back yard. The only thing politicians understand is money. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:45:04 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A tree house!? What's next Chickens? Mayne they'll buy 6 horses when the city ordinance only allows 4. Think of the horror. Maybe air horns? |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:46:36 PM EDT
[#45]
Does your HOA have rules against tree houses?
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:47:24 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted:  That's what I was thinking. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: bamboo That's what I was thinking. It takes five years to grow out though. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:50:16 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So basically you have a problem with how they use their backyard? If they use it to gawk and stare at his family then 100% abso-fucking-lutely its a problem. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:55:00 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LMAO. A 10’ toy pool? Rating Troll. This. Bro is just jelly he can't afford to build his family a tree house. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:59:01 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: your post reads like you just put up a fence but that fence is gray and moldy as hell to be new. sounds like a new problem to me. Plant some tall trees there if its a problem Not that I expect everyone to read a 6 page thread but I addressed this conspiracy via photo and narrative evidence earlier. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 1:00:14 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. Bro is just jelly he can't afford to build his family a tree house. Lol I'm tempted to build our own and move the kids out there permanently. |
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