Any advice on how to poltely request of one's neighbors that they remove the (apparently used) adult diaper that is wrapped around a limb of the dogwood tree in their front yard, and has been there since 7am?

I really don't see the need for politeness in this situation.

Cashmere's quite right. Anything more gracious than "There's an adult diaper in your yard. You need to get rid of it." is too much effort on your part.

Ew, flea. Do you have any posterboard in the house? I'm thinking a large sign that says "WTF?!?!" with an arrow.

Also, I hate last night's OC much less. FYI.

If only you'd listen when I tell you there might be another way! I'm afraid you'll go too far, upset as you are, and I won't be able to help you anymore.

Look, man, I know you want to help, but this is something I've got to do on my own.

If it becomes necessary, Dana, I will txt for vengeance.

I'll prepare my epic "NOOOOOOOO!!!!" of loss and fury.

I just got a passel of spams, in sequence, from the following senders: Musicologist K. Ammunition, Offending G. Thanking, Convocation B. Underbrushing, Margaritas J. Emigrating, Registration H. Pilloried, Republican R. Exhumation.

Good job on obfuscation, there!

I went on a date stemming from Salon Personals with a guy who wrote spam software. I should have jacked up his coding hands.

shrift, congrats on the quitting! The feeling of leaving a stressful job sitch on your own terms is one of pure relief.

At least Jesse's idea makes me laugh. The idea of making a call and saying, "Hi, I'm your neighbor next door, could someone please remove the DIAPER from your TREE?" is kind of terrifying me.

Ew, flea. Do you have any posterboard in the house? I'm thinking a large sign that says "WTF?!?!" with an arrow.

I choked on my tea.

I need that to point at scientists.

You want I should call, flea?