This policy is in effect desire to mitigate (i) the irritation and known health effects of secondhand smoke; (ii) the increased maintenance, cleaning, and redecorating costs from smoking; and (iii) the increased risk of fire from smoking.

Compared to your story it wasn't that bad - more irritating than anything.

China release next version of BAT FLU market go down 40% no biggie.. 

Also, people have to keep in mind that there are some new posters who don't read the rules before posting and I have seen it irritate some of the more experienced posters.

However I'd suggest stating facts about the property that are costing the homeowner money WITHOUT coming across as an irritated neighbor.

SARS, swine flu, and bird flu outbreaks all occurred in the last twenty years and houses were still bought and sold.

If they sound irritated, move on.2.)

There have been recessions and bear markets.Yes, I would agree that the arrival of a flu pandemic on our shores was likely not the method by which the casual observer or even seasoned economists would have guessed as the trigger for our current economic situation.

After reading these responses it seems obvious now that Method 2 could irritate people.

If I have time I'm going to pay a visit to the township zoning officer and see what he has to say; if he thinks adding land would be beneficial to our property compliance and overall value, I'll keep pursuing this.What really irritates me is that they don't even use the damned barn.