Dear Fred,
How do I approach my neighbor about keeping his dog from doing its business in my dooryard?
                                      David & Nancy S.

I guess that depends on what kind of business it is. Lemonade stand? Investment advice? Off-brand watches? I'm all for free enterprise, but I think you're within your rights to tell Bowser to conduct his commerce in his own yard.

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Dear Fred,
With black fly season fast approaching, what is the best bug splat remover for the car's windshield (and hood/bumper)?
                                      David & Nancy S.

For tough jobs like this, I recommend the coffee at the Blue Bell Diner. Stop by at the end of the day just before they pitch it out--it'll be pretty strong by then, and if you're lucky, Bud will just give it to you. Bring a sturdy tin can, dab it on the bug spots--or tar, or whatever--then wipe it off. Don't overdo it! That stuff will take the finish off if you ain't careful.

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