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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I mentioned this once before, but …

Nothing's gotten better. Everything's gotten worse. I cannot get my health back. I'm out of money, ideas, and energy to try.

I am humbly and sincerely asking each of you to take a couple of minutes and read the whole story.

My neighbors, my neighborhood, and my city … kicked the living snot out of me.

I'm running chronic fevers, am suffering chronic fatigue, have had PILES of different medications thrown at me, am still suffering from bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, cannot safely get back in my shop, and … am getting profoundly depressed from three years of hell.

I am asking each of you who is willing … to share this story, and the link, in ANY WAY you can-Facebook … MySpace … e-mail … the local paper …. anything.

I'm turning 48 years old, in six days, and … am pretty scared. I have a family who loves me, and whom I love, but … I'm pretty scared.

I'd be ever so grateful for your help in making MY story … go viral.

Thanks.
 
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#2 ·
Wow.. its hard to imagine a situation like that. The story leaves off about a year ago. Has anything changed since then? If the Millers have moved, I hope you're at least able to sleep again. If you ever have to head back out to Boston and need to take a pit stop in NY, stop by and take a load off for a bit.

Now to post on G+, Facebook, and Twitter
 
#3 ·
Neil..I read the whole article…sorry to hear about your difficulties..It's pretty sad how people can be so selfish and mean spirited…and the legal system can be so useless..I truly hope things get better for you soon
 
#4 ·
What a crappy situation - as a fellow Fort Collins resident, I must say I'm not surprised at the Coloradoan not taking the story, when members such as the Millers and Mr. Hines are involved. The cycling community and the brewers all but run this town - the local news outlets wouldn't dare run a story slighting them, especially considering the lack of testicular fortitude the Coloradoan has.

It's really pretty horrible that the situation has had to come to this, and taken such a toll on you, when there was clearly such a simple resolution to the problem early on.

I wish you luck & better health in the days ahead - if there's anything I can do to help you out, don't hesitate to ask.
 
#5 ·
I shared the story on my Facebook, Neil. I am so sorry for the trouble you have, but I hope things get better for you and your family.

Sheila
 
#8 ·
sorry to hear things haven't changed much neil
my offer still stands
i can't do much about the medical
but pray
which i do daily

i do agree with the aforementioned posts
this is a disability issue
we will stomp and shout

i can't access my FB account yet
but will do so if this gets fixed for me soon

keep the faith brother
 
#9 ·
Welcome to the outside of the good ole boys club, Neil. I'm actually quite surprised that this kind of thing goes on there; I've come to expect it here in WV and everywhere else I've lived (TX, LA, and TN). I'm really sorry to hear about your health problems. Although ironic to some, I completely understand the notion that you must be well enough to exercise to keep yourself well enough.
 
#10 ·
I'm So Sorry for what you have been through and the medical problems your having. I have had neighbors dogs barking for years and it can drive you insane. I was wondering if there's something that could be done by contacting the state attorney general or a judicial council regarding the court case. I hope things improve for you ,if I had a way to help out I would. My Prayers and thoughts go out to you and yours.
 
#13 ·
Sorry to hear of your plight. I hope things are better now that "The Millers" have moved on. I hope you look into dbrays link above. Another note for those of you that are bothered by barking dogs, I had a neighbor across the road from me whos dog would bark all day long every day while they were at work and they would do nothing about it. I bought this http://www.canadianbarkcontrol.com/ds_pro.htm#page=Main-Tab and it works. They can't make their dog bark!
 
#14 · (Edited by Moderator)
Neil,

Ouch… That sinks…

I am not sure what all can be done for you now that your neighbors have moved. I hope and pray you are able to get a restful nights sleep. However I would also look into moving yourself away from there. You weren't being at all unreasonable, and it is quite likely that the animal in question was in a lot of pain and basically begging for help. The good old boys network that you were subject to should be a source of shame and humiliation for Fort Collins. I have been there and it is a nice little town, but seeing the attitude shown by animal control, the police and even the courts, and knowing the ties among them, you either need to leave, or get the State Attorney General's office involved… This looks like Louisiana or Illinois style political corruption at its worst…
 
#15 ·
Wow, KMT - That device looks great! I also had a neighbor with a dog that barked constantly. They were across the street, but they left the dog tied up outside and never let it in the house. Fortunately, we moved after several months of barking. I can really sympathize with Neil. This looks like a small investment for something that may work. Great link! :)

Sheila
 
#16 ·
Our hearts go out to you Neil!

It's like you ended up in a foreign country when you moved there, & couldn't speak their language.

They talk about this being a free country, but this shouldn't happen anywhere.

We hope you have better luck with the new neighbors, & hope your health improves.

Barb, & Dick
 
#17 ·
I am very sorry to hear this nightmare story Neil. I can't do much for you here in Norway, but I will pray that you and your family will win through in the end and get justice. I can imagine that most of us have had some similar neighbors in our lifetimes and so we can somewhat relate to your experience, but minus the serious health problems which makes it all so much worse in your case. Try to keep your spirit up and take good advice to remedy your situation.
 
#18 ·
I posted your story on my facebook page Neil. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to offer more physical help. Prayers are out there for you and your wife. I hope you can let go of the tension for just a little while so that you can try and get some rest for the next round. I know this took a great deal out of you but it shouldn't stop here. I think that the judges action would warrant further investigation if the right legal team were involved. Suggestions regarding the ADA look very sound to me.

Let us know what else you need my friend,

David
 
#19 ·
Neil,
I have posted your story in several places and have had several people ask me if there is a way to send you donations to pay for your legal bills or your medical bills. is there a way someone can donate to you?

Normally I just read this forum and don't contribute because I'm not the forum type, i usually end up saying something stupid on forums so i just stopped posting on the but in this case it was worth posting.
 
#20 ·
I also had someone ask me on G+ if there was a fund or something. If there is a place, let me know and I will post that too.

Sheila
 
#21 ·
Neil, what a terrible set of circumstances you've run into. Please know that it's hurting all of us to hear the extent of the damage that's been done… Sincerest hope that the worst is over and that better times are soon heading your way.
 
#22 ·
Neil,

I am sorry you had to endure such a terrible series of events. Unlike HM, I hope you don' t object to prayer.

Tell us what we can do to ease your burden.

Also, i read some of your other blog entries…...please tell us you are not running a table saw with some of that medication in your system. It ain't worth it.

RTS
 
#23 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hi Neil, I am posting the story on my FB. Page, I am sorry to hear all the issues you have been having, I knew that you had eye trouble, but was not aware of the other ailments. Unfortunately this is not the first story I have seen where the newcomer gets railroaded by the tightly knit and in some cases related community.

I don't know how else I can help, but if there is something I could do I will. My father used to say no matter how bad it is now it can always get worse, one of the reasons I try to laugh whenever I can, as it helps. You have helped me laugh on many of those occasions, and I plan to return the favor every chance I get. Not to make light of the issue, and I know you are a big dessert guy, maybe a big hunk of pie and a 1/2 quart of ice cream taken daily will at least aleviate some of the problems, at least while you devouring it.

I want you to know, I am serious about my offer, if I can do something to help, I will try my best to help, just let me know.
 
#25 ·
I'm so sorry about your past and present situation. I've posted your link on my facebook page and contacted Denver 9 news to see if they can help you. I hope they can at least investigate the HOA, the Judge and Animal control about how this was handled. I hope it does you some good. It's all I could think of at this time. I'll do more if I can. My experience in Fort Collins has been mostly good, sorry again about yours. It kinda makes the Fort look like a bad place to be. I think it was just the group of people involved and not the city as a whole.
 
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