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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Hmmm.
Maybe you need to first think about the post.
I am not assuming it will however for some it will be a problem. So rather than snark how about contribute some solutions so everyone can get along?
In worst case scenario...someone smoking pot outside in a residential neighbourhood is breaking the bylaw.
Everyone has the right to quiet enjoyment of their home and yard.
So what can a smoker use?
Please don't derail thread.
If you have an idea of a product that will help stop smoke drifting to the neighbors house please let us know.
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What is there to think about. Try calling in a bylaw officer because someone is smoking a cigarette info their own yard. They will laugh at you and hang up. Here's the thing about living in town or a city. You got neighbors. With that comes some give and take. Like mowing your lawn at 7am? Bet you there's someone on your block complaining about it. Like working on a project car info the drive way? Yup there's people that hate that. The one prevailing thing tough is that they are allowed to do it and you are allowed to be annoyed by it. Any solutions you seek will have to be on your side of the fence.
Or you could move out into the country and not have neighbors.
Till then not a heck of a lot you can do beyond having a civil conversation with your neighbor.
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03-11-2018, 01:11 PM
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A solution. Buy a pack of these and when the smoke stink starts up insert one plug into each nostril.  
Best to talk to your neighbor and let them know your concern. They probably don't even know their smoke is bothering you. Even if the neighbors are licensed to smoke I would think they would care. It could be as simple as them smoking in another location in their yard less likely to waft into your home. If they won't comply then become the neighbor from hell. Do something making it so they can't enjoy their backyard. Something like a flood light focused onto their smoking spot.
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03-11-2018, 01:22 PM
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My neighbors whose house faces our back yard light up in their upstairs bedroom and have a window fan dissipating the smoke. Sure as a non-smoker it's not my favorite smell, but they are great neighbors, professionals in their mid 50's who have four older (university) very respectful kids. And no, the kids never partake as they are all very athletic and it's obviously not their thing. If I have to put up with the occasional skunk smell so be it, I find that it's a small price to pay in order to have a good neighbor. The former neighbors were also great neighbors, but the constant arguing leading up to their divorce was a lot more uncomfortable than the odd smell of electric lettuce. Now if the neighbors were unemployed chronic smokers I would feel differently.
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03-11-2018, 01:26 PM
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lol winner!!!
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought..... 
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03-11-2018, 01:33 PM
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Every time they light up order a pizza to their home. 
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You smoke, I chew, you don't blow your smoke on me, I won't spit on You!
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03-11-2018, 02:36 PM
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You smoke, I chew, you don't blow your smoke on me, I won't spit on You!
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HAHA!!!
Every.single.time.I.see.your.name.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNEYfIUDkh8
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
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What extraordinary measures do AO members take to prevent smoke leaving the confines of their property with bbq grills, smokers and firepits.
Like everything else in Lake Sundance-Property values could be impacted
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People complaining of pot smoke. Sheesh. People can do whatever they feel like on their property unless it’s serously causing harm to the neiborhood. If it’s getting into your house then obviously there’s a problem with your house.
Try living near a feed lot with the smell of rotting flesh all day everyday. That pot smoke would probobly smell pretty good.
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03-11-2018, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ice
People complaining of pot smoke. Sheesh. People can do whatever they feel like on their property unless it’s serously causing harm to the neiborhood. If it’s getting into your house then obviously there’s a problem with your house.
Try living near a feed lot with the smell of rotting flesh all day everyday. That pot smoke would probobly smell pretty good.
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I would rather smell a feedlot than pot smoke.
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03-11-2018, 03:16 PM
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Who cares about the back yard it'll blow away in a few minutes. The problem I have is when all my windows are closed but the neighbour is stinking up my bedrooms because of some sort of connection between our units.
Tried to email my MP Armajeet Sohi to ask if there were any plans to deal with that sort of thing in the upcoming legislation but didn't get any response...
If you're dead set on giving them some sort of solution make them up one of the ol' paper towel tubes stuffed with Bounce sheets.
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03-11-2018, 03:22 PM
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I had a neighbour who would annoy me with their various types of smoke before. I asked them if they could avoid smoking on their back step which was next to my back step. They told me to mind my own business. They could smoke where ever and whenever they wanted.
I did I not disagree with.
It was a cold night out so I had to leave my diesel run all night at a high idle. The wind was blowing gently towards their house.
The next day the discussion was made about the smell and the noise. I said I was allowed to leave my truck run all night long and sorry for the inconvienence of the noise and the smell but I hadn't broken any laws.
They started to smoke in the far corner of the yard.
Shortly after they were evicted by the home owner who also owned the place I was in. A neighbour who was friends with the home owner informed him that his tenants were smoking in the house or on the back porch allowing smoke to enter the house. Which was a violation of their rental agreement.
You may have the right to do an action. But you have the responsibility to be respectful to others. As they have the right to be respectful of you.
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03-11-2018, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ssyd
Who cares about the back yard it'll blow away in a few minutes. The problem I have is when all my windows are closed but the neighbour is stinking up my bedrooms because of some sort of connection between our units.
Tried to email my MP Armajeet Sohi to ask if there were any plans to deal with that sort of thing in the upcoming legislation but didn't get any response...
If you're dead set on giving them some sort of solution make them up one of the ol' paper towel tubes stuffed with Bounce sheets.
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Trouble is you can't make them do anything. If they are nice and neighborly they will change if not they will tell you to light up and join their side.
Anyone that smokes that feces thinks it is the best smell in the world. A good old dirty Sanchez on their top lip may help them realize that smells offend others.
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
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03-11-2018, 04:08 PM
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Dave's not here!!
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03-11-2018, 04:18 PM
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03-11-2018, 04:19 PM
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No, it's me Dave, I got the stuff.
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03-11-2018, 04:22 PM
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No, it's me Dave, I got the stuff.
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Lol
Dave's not here man!
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Only dead fish go with the flow. The rest use their brains in life.
Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
I wasn't thinking far enough ahead for an outcome, I was ranting. By definition, a rant doesn't imply much forethought.....
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03-11-2018, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Just walking around the neighbourhood you can tell which house smokes pot outside as you can smell it all the time.
Just thinking about ways to get along once it becomes legal.
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Your naivety is awesome.
Those aren't houses with smokers dear Sundancefisher.
Those are grow-ops in your neighrbourhood hahahah.
Let that settle in for a minute.
That people think things will change significantly after July 1, is awesome.
They won't. Calm down.
We are doing the right thing. Finally.
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once it becomes legal, people will want to grow their 4 plants and I doubt they will want anyone to know they have possably 4 lbs in their closet. my point is if they can grow with no smell they can smoke in their homes with no smell.
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Originally Posted by Iskra
I do not think there is someone so stupid to make a by law about smoke crossing from one backyard to another. There maybe something about excessive smoke, burning plywood or chemicals. Where are people smoking theirs meat?
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You need to read the OP.
There already is a bylaw.
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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
https://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerk...f?noredirect=1
Smoke and Dust
42. A Person shall not engage in any activity that is likely to allow smoke, dust or other airborne matter that may disturb any other Person to escape the Premises without taking reasonable precautions to ensure that the smoke, dust or other airborne matter does not escape the Premises.
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I am asking what can outdoor pot smokers do so as to be respectful of neighbors and the bylaw.
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I say, fight fire with fire. Mix up some of this stuff on a rag and stuff it in their house's fresh air intake.
If that doesn't help, finish 'em off with this.
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03-11-2018, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by trophybook
Smoke buddy has a charcoal filter Google it. Or smoke concentrates . I find neighbors who cook strong smelling ethnic foods more polluting to the nose than occasional pot smoke. To each their own. Don't like it? Buy a acreage.
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Wow. Thanks for being the first one to make a concrete suggested product.
Same one that I provided the google link to in my OP.
Looks like great minds think alike.
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03-11-2018, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerThomson
What is there to think about. Try calling in a bylaw officer because someone is smoking a cigarette info their own yard. They will laugh at you and hang up. Here's the thing about living in town or a city. You got neighbors. With that comes some give and take. Like mowing your lawn at 7am? Bet you there's someone on your block complaining about it. Like working on a project car info the drive way? Yup there's people that hate that. The one prevailing thing tough is that they are allowed to do it and you are allowed to be annoyed by it. Any solutions you seek will have to be on your side of the fence.
Or you could move out into the country and not have neighbors.
Till then not a heck of a lot you can do beyond having a civil conversation with your neighbor.
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There is a bylaw for noise like there is for smoke.
Junk vehicles in the front is a bylaw also.
Bylaws are in place because of people that can be respectful of others and as such the city needs riles in place.
So what I am asking is what can people do to be respectful of others and not have ones pot smoke wafting into their bedroom on a hot night or drifting through their yard when their kids are out playing or a family BBQ is happening.
It is not a hard ask but one group is fighting to say nothing should be done...one group that it is tough luck for the neighbors and one saying respect the neighbors.
If you don't like bylaws...move to the country.
Otherwise I am sure the city bylaw folks will be getting calls about pot smoke and they will act. Neighbor relationships will sour. Not fun.
So give us a product to make everyone happy.
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I'm no dope smoker, but maybe the next time they light up you could just lean over the fence and inhale. And they all lived happily ever after, end of story.
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What extraordinary measures do AO members take to prevent smoke leaving the confines of their property with bbq grills, smokers and firepits.
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Strange how no one has constructive ideas.
All the above are subject to the bylaw. Smelling ribeye is not the same as pot. A really smoky fire is a problem especially if a neighbor has asthma. A smoker is the same thing. You can't run a smoker under a neighbors bedroom window. And you wouldn't. You would be considerate regardless of the bylaw. The bylaws are their when neighbors are bad or ignorant of their problem and people can't help.
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Troll thread......but I'll bite.
I don't smoke dope but I'd much rather live beside someone who's going to smoke the occasional joint than some busybody snowflake that's going to complain about me smoking a cigarette, BBQing or having a campfire in my own backyard. If it bothers you that much just go in the house and make another pumpkin spice latte. By the time that you come back out the smell will be gone. |
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Strange how no one has constructive ideas.
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We could start by not complaining about a problem that hasn't happened its like the pipeline protesters complaining about leaks in the future.
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We could start by not complaining about a problem that hasn't happened its like the pipeline protesters complaining about leaks in the future.
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Exactly!
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