How would you handle this?

[il Padrino Ute]

No, no problems with the autofax from the other day...

Qwest hired a tree service company to trim branches of trees that were in the way of the wires. They were in my yard yesterday to do this. My wife noticed today that they not only trimmed the branches of the two big firs in my backyard, but they took it upon them selves to remove 3 smaller firs that were nowhere near the wires. She's pretty ticked off about it and blames me for it happening, but because I was busy while they were here, I had no idea what had happened.

Anyway, would you call the tree service and tell them that they owe you 3 firs or just not worry about it? My wife wants more trees in the backyard and I wouldn't mind it, but I can live without more firs.

[falafel]

No, no problems with the autofax from the other day...

Qwest hired a tree service company to trim branches of trees that were in the way of the wires. They were in my yard yesterday to do this. My wife noticed today that they not only trimmed the branches of the two big firs in my backyard, but they took it upon them selves to remove 3 smaller firs that were nowhere near the wires. She's pretty ticked off about it and blames me for it happening, but because I was busy while they were here, I had no idea what had happened.

Anyway, would you call the tree service and tell them that they owe you 3 firs or just not worry about it? My wife wants more trees in the backyard and I wouldn't mind it, but I can live without more firs.

I would make them pay you for the trees, but then you can get whatever tree you want, instead of more firs.

Weird that they cut down three trees for no reason. Why would they do that?

[Surfah]

Weird that they cut down three trees for no reason. Why would they do that?

That's the weirdest part. I wonder why they'd want to make more work for themselves if not necessary.

I'd put in a call to satisfy the wife.

[FN Phat]

My guess is that they thought that the trees were going to be a clearance issue in the future.

That or they watched one to many re-runs of Ax Men and thought they were falling 100 year old trees in the mountains of NW Oregon.

[DU Ute]

Comcast would never do something like this.

[il Padrino Ute]

Comcast would never do something like this.

True, because Comcast would get shot for trespassing on my property.

[il Padrino Ute]

I've decided that I'll put the ball in the side of the court of the tree service. I'll call them in the morning, tell them my name and address and ask why they removed the 3 smaller trees that were nowhere near the wires.

[landpoke]

I've decided that I'll put the ball in the side of the court of the tree service. I'll call them in the morning, tell them my name and address and ask why they removed the 3 smaller trees that were nowhere near the wires.

You've gone soft. The il Pad I know would've burned the tree service's office to the ground.

[UtahDan]

No, no problems with the autofax from the other day...

Qwest hired a tree service company to trim branches of trees that were in the way of the wires. They were in my yard yesterday to do this. My wife noticed today that they not only trimmed the branches of the two big firs in my backyard, but they took it upon them selves to remove 3 smaller firs that were nowhere near the wires. She's pretty ticked off about it and blames me for it happening, but because I was busy while they were here, I had no idea what had happened.

Anyway, would you call the tree service and tell them that they owe you 3 firs or just not worry about it? My wife wants more trees in the backyard and I wouldn't mind it, but I can live without more firs.

Right there is the key my friend. You need to try to get those trees paid for and pound the table for your wife. I have learned the hard way that not trying hard enough to vindicate her is much worse that than the loss of tree or the like. (Right Super?)

[il Padrino Ute]

You've gone soft. The il Pad I know would've burned the tree service's office to the ground.

I thought about it, but with the state of the economy today, I need to conserve the accelerants I have stored for when the imminent collapse happens. I'll get wealthy by bartering for goods and services from those who wish to riot in the streets.

I suppose I could go shoot the windows out of their office, but I most likely should save the ammo for darker days as well.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I suppose I could go shoot the windows out of their office, but I most likely should save the ammo for darker days as well.

May be a good time for a sling shot.

[il Padrino Ute]

May be a good time for a sling shot.

Genius.

That's why you were smart enough to get into med school.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Genius.

That's why you were smart enough to get into med school.

I wasn't always an upstanding citizen....and yes I understand that many would think that still applies.

[wuapinmon]

I'd put in a call to satisfy the wife.

I'm fairly certain he'd have to go to Nevada for that to happen.

[falafel]

I'm fairly certain he'd have to go to Nevada for that to happen.

Or Helper.