RECYCLING: What do we need to do to get curbside pickup here for recycling? And how can we convince Western Oregon Waste to handle common recyclable materials including plastics and paperboard (non-corrugated cardboard)?

DRIVING COURTESY: How do you deal with boaters who barrel down the middle of our narrow roads?

Erik Westerholm replies: Many boaters drive nice trucks and pull nicer boats. They don't like the thought of collisions, sooooo.... when I encounter a road hog, I place my car FIRMLY in my lane, but only just, and adopt a big grin and a relaxed hand at the top of the wheel. Body Language: "Scratch my car, I'll scratch yours". It helps to have an older rig, and you have to know exactly where the edge of your car is!