I Pit my inconsiderate peanut-feeding neighbors

[madrabbitwoman]

Originally Posted by Vinyl Turnip

If this is a "pics or it didn't happen" scenario, bear in mind that the OP could himself scatter some peanut shells on his own lawn and then take a photo. What we really need is video footage of the neighbors feeding the birds, and the birds dropping the shells on his lawn.

Until then, I think it's wise to view this whole "peanuts shells on my lawn" tale as a bit of self-aggrandizing fiction or a ploy for sympathy. The OP may even attempt to solicit donations for lawn care or pest control, and claim to have a life-threatening peanut allergy. We've seen this story a million times before.

Nah just curious.

[Troppus]

Originally Posted by scabpicker

Sure, as long as:

1. You're not married to that maroon color scheme.

I should do an "Ask the former landscaper" thread. I refused to design any garden to match the trim, used native grasses extensively both to save water and because if the weed trimmer accidentally strayed a little, so what, and nearly always stuck with native flora or closes cousins of same in order to reduce the chemicals and water necessary to support exotics. I spent years wondering who in the world thought matchy-matchy rows of alternating shrubs was a good look, then I realized it's people like the OP who employ straight lines and symmetry in a futile attempt to order the outdoors. When your yard appears to be designed by Leggo, a peanut shell or two will wreck your little tableaux. Gotta manufacture your own recreational outrage I guess.

[Vinyl Turnip]

Originally Posted by Troppus

I should do an "Ask the former landscaper" thread. I refused to design any garden to match the trim, used native grasses extensively both to save water and because if the weed trimmer accidentally strayed a little, so what, and nearly always stuck with native flora or closes cousins of same in order to reduce the chemicals and water necessary to support exotics. I spent years wondering who in the world thought matchy-matchy rows of alternating shrubs was a good look, then I realized it's people like the OP who employ straight lines and symmetry in a futile attempt to order the outdoors.

I'm not a particular fan of "match-matchy rows of alternating shrubs," but I can tell you that any landscaper who refused to plant what I wanted simply because it conflicted with his own artistic vision of what a yard ought to be wouldn't be my landscaper for very long.

Then again, you did say "former landscaper."

[Troppus]

Originally Posted by Vinyl Turnip

I'm not a particular fan of "match-matchy rows of alternating shrubs," but I can tell you that any landscaper who refused to plant what I wanted simply because it conflicted with his own artistic vision of what a yard ought to be wouldn't be my landscaper for very long.

Then again, you did say "former landscaper."

Works both ways. Wouldn't want my name associated with cheap or bad landscapimg, either. But I never declined a job pit style, just explained thaty style was to mimic the natural environment and let the potential clients make the decision. If I had ever run into anyone who complained about neighbors feeding the birds and small creatures, I would have laughed out loud and been fired before hired, to my great relief.

[Mewl Dear]

So, regarding peanuts.
Is shell being used as a noun or verb?
Does a shelled peanut have a shell or not?

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by ladyfoxfyre

It's nice when threads come around like this, where otherwise easily forgettable posters suddenly become "that weird asshole from the peanut shell thread" and you make a mental note to yourself.

my memory isn't what it used to be so I write down those "mental" notes. but yes, asshole is not too strong a word.

[gamerunknown]

Originally Posted by PunditLisa

Bastards!

Diji Adebayo? Didn't he live down the road, near the 7-Eleven? Can't say I've heard of Skye bank though. You sure that's him?

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by Mewl Dear

So, regarding peanuts.
Is shell being used as a noun or verb?
Does a shelled peanut have a shell or not?

Hmmm. Shelled corn is corn removed from the cob, if that's any help.

[purplehorseshoe]

Dafuq? I've never heard of "shelled corn." Shucked corn, yes - is that what you meant?

And to me and mine, a "shelled peanut" is one that has been relieved of its shell and is now naked and ready for noms.

[kayaker]

Originally Posted by purplehorseshoe

Dafuq? I've never heard of "shelled corn." Shucked corn, yes - is that what you meant?

At Snead's Feed and Seed, shelled corn is dry corn minus the cob. Seriously, the corn we buy to feed wildlife is all labeled "shelled corn".