dogdoc Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 My neighbor across the street from my 160 acres ran a trespasser off my land this weekend. A lady who lives in a mobil home about 1/2 mile down the road was the culprit. He kindly asked her to leave telling her we watch out for each other--he gave her my work number and told her to call me to see if she could get permission. He said she reluctantly left but took the pecans she had---which is ok with me. What makes me upset is she parked right in front of a No Trespassing sign to go in. Well sure enough she called me today to see if she could go pick some more pecans. What would you guys say to her since she was already kicked off by by neighbor for trespassing? todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? personally i would tell her she should have called you in the first place and can not come on your land this year. Tell her to give you a call next year and your answer may change. She needs to learn some kind of lesson here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I'd probably let her if you don't have any use for the nuts, but I'd make her come to me and get a signed permission slip--make her put a face to the deed so to speak. BTW--nice flag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? In some ways I think it was big of her to call. She is a neihbor and may be able to help you in the future. If you don't mind missing a few pecans...you have the opportunity to develop a good relationship and have another watchful eye over your property from other pecan stealers or worse...deer poachers. She will feel embarassed enough when you tell her you were dissappointed that she went on your property already without asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I would probable tell her ok and tell her just to call if she is going to go on your land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Hummmm....I don't know Todd. Has she been friendly to you in the past? Any problems before? Is she trustworthy and honest? If you really feel OK about it I agree with Tominator. With the way some people want to sue someone for just about anything these days I'd consider having her sign a liabilty release too. Maybe I'm just paranoid but if she gets hurt on your land with signed permission from you, you could be liable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? the heck with the pecans, tell her she can come up here and get some snow -- ALL SHE WANTS I would probably allow her to go get some pecans, ya got to treat the ladies right but she should have paid heed to the sign the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? [ QUOTE ] In some ways I think it was big of her to call. She is a neighbor and may be able to help you in the future. If you don't mind missing a few pecans...you have the opportunity to develop a good relationship and have another watchful eye over your property from other pecan stealers or worse...deer poachers. She will feel embarrassed enough when you tell her you were disappointed that she went on your property already without asking. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I agree. I would scold her first for parking right in front of a NO TRESPASSING and ignoring it, but then thank her for asking and say yes. It will give her something to think about and make you better neighbors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I'ld tell her that your neighbor told you what happened, that you appreciate her calling you, but she should have done so before trespassing. Tell her it's ok to get the pecans but from now on you want her to at least call before she ventures onto your land, so if something ends up damaged you'll know who was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I agree with Fisherguy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Todd don't fill bad..... Heck we have signs posted all over this ranch and I spend 90% of my day running people out of here. The other day I told a lady that she had to quit picking up peacans because they were going around all the trees again.... I think that lady was a sailor at one time by the way she was talking back at me... And the bad thing about all of it to is they didn't come through a gate. They took some fence clips off that holds the barb wire and went through the fence.... I told her if I saw her back that I would have the Sheriff take care of her problem..... All that for a peacan.... I think she was NUTS!!!!!! It simply amazes me how some people act when they are in the wrong. It kinda makes you wonder if they can even read.... Around here I would say they can't read... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted January 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I guess I am not as understanding as a lot of you guys--but I appreciate all the responses. I told her that I am constantly running people off who jump the fence and trespass to pick pecans. It is not the fact of them taking pecans--there are more pecans than I could ever pick--a bumper crop this year. It is just the fact that she has already trespassed that made me mad. I am out there all the time and if she had caught me or just left a note on the gate I would have let her come in and pick some pecans. But I am out there shooting my gun, hunting and scouting I just don't like the fact of someone being on the land without me knowing it. If she would have asked before I would have met her out some weekend and let her come pick pecans---but I told her no. I didn't mention anything about her being kicked off by my neighbor but I did mention my neighbor told me he made a lady leave but she didn't volunteer that it was her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] In some ways I think it was big of her to call. She is a neighbor and may be able to help you in the future. If you don't mind missing a few pecans...you have the opportunity to develop a good relationship and have another watchful eye over your property from other pecan stealers or worse...deer poachers. She will feel embarrassed enough when you tell her you were disappointed that she went on your property already without asking. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I agree. I would scold her first for parking right in front of a NO TRESPASSING and ignoring it, but then thank her for asking and say yes. It will give her something to think about and make you better neighbors [/ QUOTE ] I agree. Sure is nice not having to tipe all that!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Seeing she ignored your sign and went on your land anyways, I would say no. She must know who you are,and could have asked. Ba bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I guess Id a chewed her out about the first time, but heck if she wants nuts that bad, and she did call you... I would have set up when she could come on, and would havew to call you to ok it first. That way, you aint both gonna be out there at the same time. I dont see what harm she can do picking nuts.. and she would definately have to bake me a PECAN PIE in turn for the access!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Todd, What do you really believe she intends to do while there?????? Pick some pecans for resale and make a business out of it...or just enough for a few pies for her family????? Seriously how much more respect and honor do you believe you can acquire with an understanding neighbor. Probably alot more than with one who has vowed to be your enemy. While I'm not condoning what she did in the first place in any way at all....I believe you could gain more by taking the time to meet her at your place and discuss with her what you felt like after what she has done. A faceless owner...may be easier for someone like her to do a repeat version of the previous crime. Show her your human and that what she did can be forgiven. She agrees to follow some simple rules and I would make here abide by them or pay for what she has stolen. If she does not believe that you are serious or that you are just joking about the rules.....have her meet you at the gate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I would tell her to come and talk to me in person. Then I would probably give her permission to gather pecans. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I would rather have neighbors be my friends than enemies. Why not call her back in a week or two and tell her that you don't plan on hunting or shooting that weekend and if she would be willing to wear hunter orange she could pick whatever pecans up that she wanted on that particular day. That way she will know that she can pick pecans at your convenience and not hers, and also that there is a "Safety Factor" involved in your denying her permission at inappropriate times. It never hurts to have more eyes watching the property. She may be able to do you a favor sometime by reporting a poacher to you. .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? #1) What does she look like? #2)Can she read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? All about respect Todd. She did call, which in my eyes would go in her favor, but she did also tresspass which I despise for any reason. I would probably let her only to pick pecans up off the ground, but would not get in any hurry to call her back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? [ QUOTE ] #1) What does she look like? #2)Can she read? [/ QUOTE ] All Dem thar teeth hers too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? [ QUOTE ] #1) What does she look like? #2)Can she read? [/ QUOTE ] I would say no, if she didn't know what the NO TRESPASSING sign said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? I'm with you on this one Todd. I've tried giving people the benefit of the doubt and being nice after being infringed upon and it's gotten me more grief in the long run. I'm not saying all people are this way but a lot of people will take advantage of your generosity. I probably wouldn't have let her back either...she should have asked to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Interesting observations from a few. I have a couple questions too. Did she know who owned the land? How does she bake? Does she own any land? Is she single? I'm glad she was honest enough to call even after the fact. If she's a neighbor who hasn't taken advantage of you then it may be worth while to let her pick those pecans, especially if she offers you a pie or something in return. She might even know a few people around there with a good bass pond or someone having deer problems they need help with. I would call her up, tell her thanks for calling me and tell her why it was posted. Just be yourself and let her pick those pecans if you don't want them. If she knows you're a good person and responsible you might get plenty in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Re: What would you do????? Here's an idea: Under each No Trespassing sign put another one that says "and that means no poachers or pecan pickers!" She might get the hint. Otherwise let her pick them if you don't want them and charge her by the pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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