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Tools: I readily tell neighbors that if they need a tool, first come and
see if I have rather than buy one. My only request is that if they break
it to let me know so I can replace it.
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Gardens:
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I have tilled as well as lent a tiller (I have seven) to neighbors.
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I always plant about three times as many seeds as I need with the rest being
given away
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In 2013, I held a seeding bee at Patrick Henry Elementary School which cost
over $200 in seeds alone.
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At Crossroad Coffee Shop,
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Safety
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I rise usually before 3am. If I hear a strange noice, I exit with my 2500
watt search light to view the location of the noise. Before I re-enter my
home, I scan the treetops which the light will brigthten for more than a
block.
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I cut dead limbs from trees.
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I have shoveled snow for older people over the years.
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I organized a petition signed by nine neighbors to address parking violations
in the neighborhood which were causing inconveniences.
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I circulated a notice that if we had a severe storm that knocked out power
that I had the tools by which we could remove trees so the power company
would come sooner since there would be less work per homeowner.
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I cut down two leaning trees that would have fallen on a neighbor's house
at a market value of $7000. Her insurance would have covered her damage so
I could save a lot of time and money doing nothing.
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When a carpenter started to use our neighborhood as a park-and-ride with
a friend, he was parking at different places which caused a parking "lottery"
for the neighbors. I left him a pleasant note saying that I had a convenient
spot that no one used which could be his. He pleasantly thanked me for the
feedback and has parked in his spot on my property ever since.
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My wife and I have all new neighbors over for dinner explaining my offers
of tools and gardens.
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When a house becomes vacant in neighborhood, if I see someone looking at
it, I introduce myself. I tell them about the neighborhood, the diversity
in race, religion and sexuality. I say if they are racist or bigots, please
don't move in since we have a good, quiet neighborhood.
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