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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Does an unswept chimney make a difference to the smell,then? Perhaps I should be more concerned about the fire hazard. @josusa47
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    What you are smelling may be tarry residues in their chimney and if that gets hot enough it will catch fire.  Have a friendly chat and ask if they've had it swept recently because it is smelly and may also affect their insurance status if not cleaned.  It does here and in Belgium.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    It is definitely a tarry smell
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    The neighbour may well not even be aware of the smell.  They are inside enjoying the warmth, not outside copping the pong.  Speak to them about your concerns.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I've lost a pair of secateurs. The only place they can be is in the brown wheelie bin which is full of leaves. Not sure if I can be a***d to tip them all out again😡
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Cost-benefit?  Were they decent Felcos or just cheap?  How easy to replace in lockdown?
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I lose them, I buy them,I find them. I have a fair collection. Not too expensive. I think they were/ are Wilkinson
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I've been wrestling with technology for the last hour or so - not my strong point. I recently bought a smartphone because I didn't want to be left behind but I'm struggling with it. it doesn't help that we have such a lousy phone signal in this area.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Idea going to keep the leaves in the hopes they'll fit down a bit and top them out before collections resume next year @pansyface
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    @Lizzie27 , don't give in,. You're smarter than your phone! 
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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