this discussion of the mailbox and someone getting killed takes me back to our first house we owned on a big corner lot. we did not know that three school bus's would be picking up kids there. I was told kids were climbing the tree and one hurt his arm. so I went out one morning and asked them to stay out of the trees we have. one parent came up and told me where I could stick my blank blank trees. so I came back with a stronger one. that day I bought some drive way sealer and tar and covered the first 8 feet of two trees. next morning a parent is banging on my door asking me why and i would get the dry cleaning bill for at least two expensive coats. I represented myself in a local court and the judge told me I was responsible and I asked for a delay to find an attorney and go to elder law, if there is such a thing and when does my property stop being mine. long and short of it was . one parent suggested the town pay for the cleaning bills or replace the jackets. my tax dollars replaced those three jackets and soon the bus stop was moved down one block. my point is from state to state , from county to county. it depends on what we do and local laws what will protect us. I am also told that at the time if I put up " No trespassing signs" that under the law those under the age of 18 cannot read. so never ever leave your power tools out or a ladder . and think of moving so far back in the hills any project you want to do as a blind handyman or woman is your own and not to be attacked by fast moving cars or kids who's parent would sue in a heartbeat. Lee -- It was a brave man that ate the first oyster. .
