Looks like I need a new fence.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Shit, have you seen what is going on in CA now, especially Norcal? Reservoirs so full they are releasing water. There is only a small portion of CA in the south that is still in drought category. The rest of us are clear. San Jose has dropped drought restrictions. Snowpack is huge...just yuuuuggge. I think they are waiting til April for the official end of drought proclamation. Funny, how it takes one winter to end a 5 year drought.

Trump effect?

[dzvero]

More like dEFECT

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Trump effect?

Making Merika great again, one state at a time.

The 2 counties still in <severe> drought are Santa Barbara and Ventura. Can you guess which one contains the 'Nard? Our well used to run about 40 feet. Right now we are pumping at 114. The deepest we measured was 122.

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Knew the funny comments would come. I have a gas grill--those are extra tanks. I don't even use that Weber anymore...too damn lazy and spend too much time on BP..

Only real men should be allowed to purchase use Weber grills

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Making Merika great again, one state at a time.

The 2 counties still in <severe> drought are Santa Barbara and Ventura. Can you guess which one contains the 'Nard? Our well used to run about 40 feet. Right now we are pumping at 114. The deepest we measured was 122.

I read that today..and what gets me is how we we can't figure out a way to send some of this deluge south as there is more than enough water up here.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by duck fat

You have a charcoal grill and propane tanks.

well he need something to grille on when his making Crystal meth

[wdb]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Funny, how it takes one winter to end a 5 year drought.

I blame climate change.

[Germanauto]

Has your neighbor ever considered making a trip to Home Depot and buying and planting some sod? It's easy and will prevent his back yard from looking super ugly like it does now.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by jgoens

I read that today..and what gets me is how we we can't figure out a way to send some of this deluge south as there is more than enough water up here.

We have a shit-ton of shitty water that is getting filtered, but we can't pump it into our settling ponds to recharge the aquifer because it "comes from sewer water" Get over it already, all water has been/will be again sewer water sometime. The water coming out of the plant is so clean they have to blend it with other groundwater to make it drinkable and able to put on the plants.

The other problem is that once you build it, we will expect it to come, regardless of how much excess water you no longer have.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Has your neighbor ever considered making a trip to Home Depot and buying and planting some sod? It's easy and will prevent his back yard from looking super ugly like it does now.

Naw, I don't have sod in my backyard either(only front and side yard)--we like to have super ugly backyards at our million dollar homes.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Naw, I don't have sod in my backyard either(only front and side yard)--we like to have super ugly backyards at our million dollar homes.

Now now, don't sell your shed short. If it's good enough for Skunkwerks and his family, then the structure and surrounding acreage (to a skunk's eyes) must be something special.

[TXSTYLE]

Might I suggest this:

http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1123642

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Looks like you guys have the same landscaper.

[jgoens]

Looking for advice now from all the wisdom here. I have been getting estimates on a new fence and was looking at the same style as our back fence which is near the same style as the neighbor, though his is much older. He now says he prefers to not spend any extra money and prefers the same style as before--you can see to the far right. The nicer fence would cost about $5K while the crappier style would be $1000 less. So, basically we would each pay $500 more assuming a split.
But he said if we want the nicer fence then we can pay the difference. My wife says why are we going to pay $2k for a fence we don't like when we could pay $500 more for the nicer one--which, by the way does match the style of his back fence as well.
As for insurance our deductible is $2500, which is no help and his is $1400.

[UncleWede]

The $500/1000 nicer option seems to include much more substantial posts, so you won't be in this situation again (at least not in YOUR lifetime)

I would also consult Skunkwerks to be sure he can get around those toppers without falling over, if he's been drinking

Good fences make great neighbors

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

The $500/1000 nicer option seems to include much more substantial posts, so you won't be in this situation again (at least not in YOUR lifetime)

I would also consult Skunkwerks to be sure he can get around those toppers without falling over, if he's been drinking

Actually, it wouldn't. The quotes are for 4x6 posts...I might even be able to go with 4x4 if I had to. The posts on our fence are 6x6 and those would add an additional $1000.

[TXSTYLE]

I certainly feel your pain OP. This is why I cringe at the mere thought of having to share a fence with a neighbor! I have heard many stories where friends and family have had plenty of disputes with their next door neighbors over: Maintenance, Repair, Replacement of shared fences. Generally it has come down to: What are the future plans? Are you planning to stay long? Are you selling? Which would definitely motivate me to fork over the $$$ for obvious reasons.
Fortunately my neighborhood does not share fences the way it is set up.
I take it there is no HOA? In this particular instance, they could dare I say assist. I am generally not a fan of them. Which I have been a member of for 16yrs. No problems for me personally as they will ride the asses (including legal action) of any would be slacker over: fences, landscaping, paint, cars sitting, and general appearance and upkeep that would potentially harm the sight and value of it's neighbors.
Good luck to you...

[rr006rbc]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Looks like you guys have the same landscaper.

Originally Posted by duck fat

You have a charcoal grill and propane tanks.

oh my god ahahah you forum cats are hilarious sometimes..

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Actually, it wouldn't. The quotes are for 4x6 posts...I might even be able to go with 4x4 if I had to. The posts on our fence are 6x6 and those would add an additional $1000.

WTF...how would that add an extra grand? The labor is the same and difference in materials from 4x6 to 6x6 is nothing. What do you need, like 3 posts?

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by RJ_

WTF...how would that add an extra grand? The labor is the same and difference in materials from 4x6 to 6x6 is nothing. What do you need, like 3 posts?

I know right? The fence is 98'

[Matt@EuroJerks]

Damn 98 feet!!! Looks like there is a garage cuts it off... Now I see why it's so expensive. Good Luck.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by Matt@EuroJerks

Damn 98 feet!!! Looks like there is a garage cuts it off... Now I see why it's so expensive. Good Luck.

That's the "famous" shed you see in the pic. There is a space behind the shed which I store all that junk you see in the pic.