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Howler

(4,225 posts)
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 04:40 PM Apr 2012

O.K Guys I really need your good vibes this time!!!

The Flipping Historical district just gave us A seven day citation to trim our trees,and remove the heated wild Kitty houses off our porches. (we have a mommy with a litter of 3 week old kittens in one of them! And the nights are still dipping below 32 degrees here in Ohio)
And called my Trumpet vines "Noxious Weeds"
I'm going to call them tommorrow. Thats what I need the really good ASAH moJo for! To have this discussion come up with the most positive solutions for all concerned! @#$%^&*()_+! Though right now I would like to play the headless horseman looking for the inspector has my next victim!!!!!!@#$%^&*()_+

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O.K Guys I really need your good vibes this time!!! (Original Post) Howler Apr 2012 OP
Them's not noxious, them's TRUMPETS! elleng Apr 2012 #1
Thanks Elleng! Howler Apr 2012 #2
Yes, do be calm and diplomatic, elleng Apr 2012 #3
I agree Elleng. Howler Apr 2012 #12
Calming, supportive anti-asshole vibes on the way!!! OneGrassRoot Apr 2012 #4
Thank you OGR!!! Howler Apr 2012 #13
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo Good vibrations Digit Apr 2012 #5
Thank you Mizz Digit! Howler Apr 2012 #14
Are you sure they're not a "home owners' association" in disguise? ;) kentauros Apr 2012 #6
You hit the Bulls eye Kentauros!!! Howler Apr 2012 #15
You're welcome :) kentauros Apr 2012 #20
I completely agree Kentauros. Howler Apr 2012 #35
... Mnemosyne Apr 2012 #7
Thank you Mnemosyne!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #16
Kick some ass and take names later! kimmerspixelated Apr 2012 #8
No garage Howler Apr 2012 #17
Oh! kimmerspixelated Apr 2012 #29
I KNOW Right!???? Howler Apr 2012 #36
Ouch. BlueIris Apr 2012 #9
The Kitties thank you Blue Iris! Howler Apr 2012 #18
I'M WITH YOU HOWLER!!!!!! Tumbulu Apr 2012 #10
Thank you !!! Howler Apr 2012 #19
Me too Ricochet21 Apr 2012 #26
I havent seen that movie in AGES Rick! Its about time to though!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #33
To prove your trumpet vine is NOT a noxious weed southerncrone Apr 2012 #11
OOOOOOOO I will stand up for that trumpet vine and those Cat houses. Howler Apr 2012 #21
Looking forward to that pix! southerncrone Apr 2012 #38
:) Howler Apr 2012 #41
I'm not sure authoritarian types would accept a catalog as viable proof. kentauros Apr 2012 #22
This is SO BOOKMARKED!!!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #23
Again, you're welcome! kentauros Apr 2012 #24
You got it! silverweb Apr 2012 #25
Thank you Silverweb! Howler Apr 2012 #34
I have two trumpet vines that decorate my fences. They are not noxious weeds! Cleita Apr 2012 #27
This is what I was thinking too Howler.. findrskeep Apr 2012 #28
I could .... Howler Apr 2012 #31
If I have too I will Cleita.. Howler Apr 2012 #32
I"M SO STRESSED!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #30
It sounds like he wants to make peace! kentauros Apr 2012 #37
I knew with ALL the vibes here that you would be protected MagickMuffin Apr 2012 #39
Thank you SO much Magick Muffin!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #42
WOOHOO!!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #40
Are you sure you didn't slip him some "real" tea ;=O MagickMuffin Apr 2012 #43
I am certainly not above slipping anyone a really tastie cocktail to keep.... Howler Apr 2012 #45
Good vibes coming your way LiberalEsto Apr 2012 #44
Thank you LiberalEsto!!! Howler Apr 2012 #46
Clarissa Pinkola Estes felix_numinous Apr 2012 #47
Chemo???? Howler Apr 2012 #50
You are so sweet to ask felix_numinous Apr 2012 #54
OH You are such a magnificent Fighter felix-numinous!!!! Howler Apr 2012 #56
Wow I have been having dreams felix_numinous Apr 2012 #58
Good vibes to you. yellerpup Apr 2012 #48
Thank you so much Yellerpup! Howler Apr 2012 #51
Oh, I wish I could help you with planting. yellerpup Apr 2012 #52
OH! I knew it was going to be Good... Howler Apr 2012 #55
:) Howler Apr 2012 #57
Howler, You have all the vibes I can send. onecent Apr 2012 #49
I hope so too Onecent. Howler Apr 2012 #53

Howler

(4,225 posts)
2. Thanks Elleng!
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 04:52 PM
Apr 2012

We just put a new roof on a expensive Metal roof that we could not afford but because it was Historical to the house we did it. We also reseed grass every year and I keep a KICK ASS GARDEN man!!!! Front and back!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! I'm so Pissed!!!!1 But I'm gonna need to be calm and diplomatic when I call to talk to these Ass holes!!!!

elleng

(135,784 posts)
3. Yes, do be calm and diplomatic,
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 05:36 PM
Apr 2012

the only way you'll get anywhere, imo, Howler.

edit: For the kitties, ask for an 'extension' at least.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
12. I agree Elleng.
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:10 AM
Apr 2012

Thats just not a natural state for me. LOL! Plus I HATE being told what to do with property I pay taxes on and actually do take excellent care of!!!!

OneGrassRoot

(23,406 posts)
4. Calming, supportive anti-asshole vibes on the way!!!
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 05:53 PM
Apr 2012


My daughter has become a big fan of flower essences (I think Rescue Remedy?). When she's really stressed and needs to be calmed, she swears they help.

Maybe we should buy a case of it and distribute all around?



Digit

(6,163 posts)
5. Ooo, Ooo, Ooo Good vibrations
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:01 PM
Apr 2012

I will be happy to send ASAH mojo to get you what you need. Crazy power-mad cretins need to get a life and leave people/kitties/vines alone!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
14. Thank you Mizz Digit!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:12 AM
Apr 2012

Last edited Wed Apr 25, 2012, 07:10 PM - Edit history (1)

Occupy Trumpet vine and Cat Houses!!!!!snort! sorry I could'nt resist!.

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
6. Are you sure they're not a "home owners' association" in disguise? ;)
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:28 PM
Apr 2012

Sounds about the same, if they're "dictating" their tastes onto your property. Will send the Light to all concerned that this is resolved peacefully and in your favor

I don't know anything about trumpet vine, so here's the search results on that on the excellent gardening site Dave's Garden: http://davesgarden.com/sitewidesearch.php?q=trumpet+vine

Howler

(4,225 posts)
15. You hit the Bulls eye Kentauros!!!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:15 AM
Apr 2012

I just called the number on the citation and It is NOT the city! it is the neighborhood association! Now I have to stay inside and wait by the phone to deal with this! I could be outside doing my spring planting and clean up but..........@#$%^&*()_+

Thank you Kentauros.

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
20. You're welcome :)
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:22 AM
Apr 2012

The "problems" they "cited" you are typical of self-appointed home-owner "nazis", making it their business to mind your business. I really wish these associations were against the law. Local and county deed restrictions are often plenty to keep a property in good order, as defined by health and safety rules. Anything else is aesthetics, and I never heard of anyone harmed by an "ugly" paint job

Good luck with these yahoos, and I'll send more good vibes your way!

kimmerspixelated

(8,423 posts)
8. Kick some ass and take names later!
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:47 PM
Apr 2012

Just kidding! Made you look ..made you look!

Other than my fantasy directive, perhaps a bit of meditation to clear the head and open up for all of the good vibes coming your way to solve the problem smoothly!

But, dang, I hear ya!

The audacity of those folks!

Do you have a basement or garage for da kittens?

I like how you brought up the headless horsemen idea,

I don't recommend that route, but it did help me fantasize about Johnny Depp for a moment or two!



Oh, I think you need to relax into a tub of lavendar bath salts, and calm yourself my dear. I will put the power of intention upon deflecting your neighborhood bitch patrol from their snooty-pants perch!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
17. No garage
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:19 AM
Apr 2012

And I cannot have wild kitties mucking around in my basement that where my Tie dye Laboratory is! Muhahaha!!!

Thank you Kimmers!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
36. I KNOW Right!????
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:34 PM
Apr 2012

Can't you just picture it, all these wildly colored wild cats running around with Tie Dye Patterns on their little backs!!!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
19. Thank you !!!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:21 AM
Apr 2012

Tumbulu. I'm hopeing for the best since this wasnt a citation from the city but we will see! Now I wait......

Howler

(4,225 posts)
33. I havent seen that movie in AGES Rick! Its about time to though!!!!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:24 PM
Apr 2012

LOL! "Purple Meanies!" Thank you ASTRO MAN!!!!

southerncrone

(5,510 posts)
11. To prove your trumpet vine is NOT a noxious weed
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 01:24 AM
Apr 2012

Go to a well-known seed catalog & show them that they are SOLD as flowers. That should shut them up about that.
Why would they make you get rid of the "cat houses (LOL)"? This sounds like the mafia!
Sending good vibes for this to be resolved w/common sense & the best for ALL creatures involved......including Howler.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
21. OOOOOOOO I will stand up for that trumpet vine and those Cat houses.
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:25 AM
Apr 2012

My Trumpet vine covers the whole front of the house! It just drips blooms from late may to October and draws the Hummingbirds to it!!!
Its really quite beautiful SouthernCrone! I'll take pictures and post them if I can get these Idgetts to back up some!
Thanks for the Vibe and the cheer up !!!!

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
22. I'm not sure authoritarian types would accept a catalog as viable proof.
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:28 AM
Apr 2012

However, the experts at an extension office should be plenty to back up one's claims of what is a weed and what isn't

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
24. Again, you're welcome!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 11:26 AM
Apr 2012

I got it from the Gardening group here, from a thread I started on helpful gardening links. I think it was Tsiyu that provided this link

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
25. You got it!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 12:36 PM
Apr 2012

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]What jerks! I hate homeowners' associations and all of those busybody, tyrannical groups.

There are some really good suggestions from others here, so I hope they help, and I'm adding waves of good vibes for you.



Howler

(4,225 posts)
34. Thank you Silverweb!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:30 PM
Apr 2012

Mean people suck!!!! You know they should make a bumper sticker! LOL!
Keep your fingers crossed The downtown inspector is coming over for coffee tomorrow.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
27. I have two trumpet vines that decorate my fences. They are not noxious weeds!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 02:32 PM
Apr 2012

Find a horticulturist to verify that it is an ornamental plant sold in nurseries. Poor kitties. Can you move the kitty houses someplace that they won't be seen?

Sorry you are going through this on account of nosey busy bodies.

findrskeep

(713 posts)
28. This is what I was thinking too Howler..
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 03:01 PM
Apr 2012

Can you move the kitty houses to the back of the house? What a pain! Hmmmm...perhaps now might be the time for one of your suffering bastards...lol. Sending good vibes your way!!! Remember to shield yourself before you have any dealings with those buttheads...I'm with ya all the way!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
31. I could ....
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:18 PM
Apr 2012

But the reason the cat houses are in the front is the bird feeders and My Puppies hang out in the backyard.
Thank you FindrsKeep! And I will be practicing those energy, anti blockages excercises and shielding throughout this little bit of HECTIC Crap.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
32. If I have too I will Cleita..
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:21 PM
Apr 2012

But its set up in the optimum position now and has been this way for 15 years.????

I was told it might be my honeysuckle vines that I have several growing over my fence But Mine are Halls Honeysuckle and Mandarin,Pink Honeysuckle! Not The Japanese Honey suckle that Ohio is trying to rid itself of.

Thank you Cleita

Howler

(4,225 posts)
30. I"M SO STRESSED!!!!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 06:14 PM
Apr 2012

They FINALLY called! At 7:00pm! I just got off the phone. The Downtown Inspector that is a head of these other inspectors is coming over for coffee tomorrow at 10:00am. He said he likes Cookies I told him we had cupcakes! He seemed pretty reasonable but we shall see.

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
37. It sounds like he wants to make peace!
Wed Apr 25, 2012, 09:38 PM
Apr 2012

And it also sounds like he knows his subordinates are a bunch of "nazis" and he's coming over to do damage control

MagickMuffin

(17,060 posts)
39. I knew with ALL the vibes here that you would be protected
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 02:45 AM
Apr 2012

I have been sending the Light your way, as I know what a pain authoritarians can be, we've had the city cite us before. It's never fun, it always reminds me of getting in trouble during class. So far this year we haven't had them noseying around here. Knock on wood.

Perhaps you could spike his coffee with some of those wild drinks you're always concocting That might make him even more agreeable.

I'll continue to shield you in a white light bubble so you will be protected. Good Luck and keep us posted.






Howler

(4,225 posts)
42. Thank you SO much Magick Muffin!!!!
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 11:49 AM
Apr 2012

It SO worked!!!!
I swear You could almost see the sparkles and love energy flowing through Howlerville this morning!!! You could not even be here without smiling and feel just WONDERFUL!!! You guys so ROCKED IT!!! I owe you ALL BIG TIME!!!!!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
40. WOOHOO!!!!!
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 11:42 AM
Apr 2012

WOOHOO!!!!! You guys are POTENT!!!!!!! LOL! THANK YOU SO MUCH ASAH!!!!! He came over had coffee ate a cupcake and has it turns out Both trees that needed trimming are the Cities responsibility! Woot! He is willing to work with me on the heated kitty houses! I have to move the Big one too the back porch which will leave two smaller houses on the front porch along with the water,food dishes. Its a wait and see thingy! .....But I think it will work out! On The Trumpet vine He said he will ask the cities Horticulturist about but I KNOW its an Ornamental vine and not a tree! So we are good there Too!!!!! BTW He said I had a lovely Garden!..... Well because I DO! LOL! He stayed for an hour and a half just talking and cutting Up! Very pleasant man actually. May even invite him and his wife over for dinner AFTER our City business is completely Concluded!!!! I gotta tell ya though I'm a little Exhausted though. Been a stressful couple of days!!! Thank you all for the wonderful energy and focus you sent out to me,Howlerville and this whole situation! It Worked and manifested the very bEST outcome!!!!!

Oh! And get this. His Daughter raises PUGS!!!!! LOL! Quark,Rigby,and Thurber were all over him giving him the best Howlerville Pug Welcome!!!! LOL!

MagickMuffin

(17,060 posts)
43. Are you sure you didn't slip him some "real" tea ;=O
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 01:58 PM
Apr 2012

Perhaps the Cheshire Cat snuck some in his coffee. I'm almost certain the kitties called upon their protector Cheshire and Ms. Bast

I'm sooooooo glad everything worked out and now you can relax for the weekend and decompress. Which I "know" you will!

And glad you made a friend in the process, sounds very Pugalicious.

Cheers to a situation well resolved.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
45. I am certainly not above slipping anyone a really tastie cocktail to keep....
Thu Apr 26, 2012, 03:41 PM
Apr 2012

the peace and harmony here in Howlerville MagickMuffin! LOL!!! I am even able to prescribe to the "Herbal remedies" when the situation requires...snort!

I am going to decompress MM! Woot! Thank you so much for your sending! This situation would not have gone as well as it did with out you and the rest of ASAH's glorious input!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!

felix_numinous

(5,198 posts)
47. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Fri Apr 27, 2012, 08:50 PM
Apr 2012

has a story on one of her audiobooks about her beloved trumpet vine, and how a neighbor cut it down while she was away. She replanted the roots close to her house and saved it. I love her stories-(-I listened to them at night when I was going through chemo to help my mind stay clear) --and her audio books, she has the most soothing voice.

Sending you some good Earth energy for all of your plants and your wild kitties.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
50. Chemo????
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 10:29 AM
Apr 2012

You went through Chemo Felix Numinous? How are YOU feeling today!!!! is everything good?
Oh Clarissa Pinkola Estes sounds like a wrtter after my own heart!!!!
Thank you Felix-Numinous for the sending it was greatly felt and warmly welcomed1!!!!

felix_numinous

(5,198 posts)
54. You are so sweet to ask
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 12:24 PM
Apr 2012
Howler!!! I went through 6 mos in '11 for lymphoma, and now am maintaining pretty well, green drinks and simple foods. I was studying body and energy work when I started feeling 'off', and then got diagnosed as stage IV last year. You know, nothing is wasted, everything I studied I have had to put into practice on myself. These days I feel my spirit has gotten stronger, even when my body runs out of energy.

I think you would really enjoy CPE-- she's the one that wrote Women Who Run With the Wolves. Do you know about alibris? Here is a link, (there's a used copy for .99cents--I love this site!)

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?author=clarissa+pinkola+estes&mtype=B

It's bugging me now which CD the trumpet vine story is on--you won't believe how much it applies to your situation--which I hope has been improving!! I have lived in one of those groomed neighborhoods, but luckily it started becoming so diverse that it actually become more free--in yard designs. Of course all of my gardens have ever been wild ones

Howler

(4,225 posts)
56. OH You are such a magnificent Fighter felix-numinous!!!!
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 03:27 PM
Apr 2012

I am so putting you into my crystal prayer grids!!!!1


I actually read Woman who run with Wolves in the Ninties!!!

I don't know what the verdit is on my trumpet vines and we have not totally hashed out the Cat Houses yet!But I'm optimistic.
If not sigh We may go to court! Bleck. If they force me into that I'm going to raise quite a ruckus ! They havent meant My Howler side YET!

I just try to remember that this is just a small glitch in the flow of life and You have just put that into even clearer perspective Felix-Numinous!

felix_numinous

(5,198 posts)
58. Wow I have been having dreams
Sun Apr 29, 2012, 01:18 AM
Apr 2012

of sending out unconditional love and light and then you send me this wonderful post Howler!!! The crystal prayer grid sounds interesting, I haven't heard of it before.

Yea, sometimes we have to hold our own space (I was going to say stand our ground, but that phrase has been ruined now) I think sometimes angels can help with this too.

yellerpup

(12,263 posts)
48. Good vibes to you.
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 07:15 AM
Apr 2012

For centering and strength. It is infuriating when the rules try to keep us from doing what we know is right, but negotiating from a point of anger breeds resistance in the one you are trying to convince. You are hugely spiritual and you are doing nothing wrong, Howler. That seems like a good position to make an argument.

Howler

(4,225 posts)
51. Thank you so much Yellerpup!
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 10:34 AM
Apr 2012

It is much Appreciated!

BTW!!!! I can't wait to read your book!!!!! It looks so GOOD!!!! This summer is a time of reading for HowlerVille because our planting is all done so all we have to do is tend and watch them all grow!!!
Right now its chaos!!! LOL!

Gotta a feeling your book is going to be a tear jerker though.

yellerpup

(12,263 posts)
52. Oh, I wish I could help you with planting.
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 10:38 AM
Apr 2012

I miss grubbing in the dirt so much! There are sad parts in my book because it deals, in part, with Cherokee history. The title, however, is taken from the name of one of my great-grandfathers. His name was Weep.

Extra light for you, howler!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
55. OH! I knew it was going to be Good...
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 02:25 PM
Apr 2012

When I read the cover jackets! I also knew it was going to have sad parts because of what the book is about. I mean you can't very well write of "The trail of Tears" In a light hearted manner!
Besides every now and again its really good for me to blow out my mental carberator with a Tear Jerker!

onecent

(6,096 posts)
49. Howler, You have all the vibes I can send.
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 07:57 AM
Apr 2012

I hope this comes to an agreeable end...it is so sad to see something like this happen to you. I don't understand why people can't just mind their own business and leave others to tend to their own business.

By the way, I "love" the idea of heated kitty houses..I have 3 stray kitties I feed and my back porch is hidden from prying eyes...lol what a great idea!

Good luck with this and many hugs!!!!!!!!!!!

Howler

(4,225 posts)
53. I hope so too Onecent.
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 10:40 AM
Apr 2012

and thank you for the Healing Vibes!!!!

You can get the kennal heaters online for about $50:00 we also put candesant Light bulbs in the dog houses to radiate heat inside.
We bought the Igloo Dog houses for about $50 o or 75 dollars a piece. We put plastic tarps over them in the winter to keep the area dry.
Those cats really utilize our cat houses. bless their little hearts. The street is so hard on them.

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