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Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

The first WEDNESDAY in October.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

And a jolly good morning to each and every one of you!

Aaron is 18 today.

Goodness, where did all that time go?

Made him muffins this morning. Banana nut muffins and apple cinnamon muffins. He is happy.

Happy Wednesday, ya'll.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Oh!oh!oh!!!!

I almost forgot!

Jesse has a job interview tomorrow morning!

So, send a prayer up for him?

Tinydancer · Guru

Happy Birthday Aaron! Good luck Jesse! Prayers on the way.

TrudyML · Guru

*yawn*

Tinydancer · Guru

Wake up Trudy! Halfway to Friday.

TrudyML · Guru

Ugh. Wanted to skip the day!

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Domestic Engineer wrote:

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.

What about babies born in December? Are we April Fools jokes? 😠

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Domestic Engineer wrote:

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.

Yep. You got it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.
What about babies born in December? Are we April Fools jokes? 😠

No. It's all those rainy days.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Somebody shoot me.

I have the song Greatest Love Of All stuck in my head.

But not the Whitney Houston version.

No. It's the Randy Watson and Sexual Chocolate version.

Whhyyyyy???????

FNW · Guru

Happy birthday Aaron!!! Break a leg, Jesse!

Working today. Then I'm off until next week. Yay for me!

Ohfour · Hooker

SB!!!! Keep up updated as you can. I am worried about you. Stay safe!!!!!!

Domestic Engineer · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.
What about babies born in December? Are we April Fools jokes? 😠

December babies are from March Madness or what I call Spring Fever. 😃

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Domestic Engineer wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:

Happy Birthday! I heard somewhere that Oct 5 is the one day of the year that the most babies are born. It's from New Year's Eve celebrations.
What about babies born in December? Are we April Fools jokes? 😠
December babies are from March Madness or what I call Spring Fever. 😃

Great save!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Morning everyone. I slept like a rock last night with the windows open but apparently didn't move all night. My shoulder & hips hurt this morning. I took some Aleve so hopefully that will kick in soon.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Feel better fast, Lexxy!

Do some stretches.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Thanks Lily. The Aleve did the trick. I actually forgot I woke up stiff!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I have a question: we are thinking of marrying in a courthouse up here (WA) for technical reasons, and then early next year still having a casual ceremony with just immediate family in AZ. Is that tacky/weird/unheard of? By the way there is no gift requests or registering of any kind if that makes a difference.

-- Edited by VetteGirl on Wednesday 5th of October 2016 02:01:04 PM

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

It's your wedding. Do whatever makes you happy. I don't think it is weird or tacky. My brother & SIL did a destination wedding/honeymoon just the two of them. Then a few months later my mom had a reception for them with friends & family. There were no vows exchanged just a wedding cake, food & drinks.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lot's of people do it that way for legal and financial reasons

FNW · Guru

We had our immediate family witness our wedding, then had a reception for friends (and family) the next day. It was more convenient, as we married on a Friday and most of our guests work on Friday so Saturday made more sense for a reception. Venues book up fast on Saturdays, but not Fridays. But we did not do vows at the reception, and made it clear in the invitations that this was a celebratory party.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

And it's a lot less stressful and exhausting.

TrudyML · Guru

VetteGirl wrote:
I have a question: we are thinking of marrying in a courthouse up here (WA) for technical reasons, and then early next year still having a casual ceremony with just immediate family in AZ. Is that tacky/weird/unheard of? By the way there is no gift requests or registering of any kind if that makes a difference.

-- Edited by VetteGirl on Wednesday 5th of October 2016 02:01:04 PM

That is my plan. Actually courthouse then have a huge bash later on.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Ohfour wrote:
SB!!!! Keep up updated as you can. I am worried about you. Stay safe!!!!!!

We are ok so far. Looks like we will only get a little of it. Evacuations have started. I live on the outskirts of town at one of the highest parts of the county. Most of my neighbors are staying put. I will make that call in the morning. Florida is going to get it bad.

FNW · Guru

Stay safe, SB!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
SB!!!! Keep up updated as you can. I am worried about you. Stay safe!!!!!!
We are ok so far. Looks like we will only get a little of it. Evacuations have started. I live on the outskirts of town at one of the highest parts of the county. Most of my neighbors are staying put. I will make that call in the morning. Florida is going to get it bad.

Don't be one of those roof top people!

As for Florida, I have friends there. In three different areas.

No matter where it goes, one of them is going get something.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Whoohoo! Now I've bought two secret santa gifts today!

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Whoohoo! Now I've bought two secret santa gifts today!

Now you're bragging.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Domestic Engineer wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Whoohoo! Now I've bought two secret santa gifts today!
Now you're bragging.

Yep! And I love them both. One of them, I bought myself one, too. Terrible, isn't it?

jlbear71 · Guru

Mom has evacuated to Aunt's house over near the west coast. She is only about an hour south of where it is maybe expected to hit Florida (Cape Canaveral).

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Flying home tonight. We missed all the hurricane weather - we were on the gulf side. As long as my mom and dad can fly out on Friday without a problem we will be good!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lawyerlady wrote:
Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.

You know how much that costs?

That's ridiculous.

No way I'd ever live anywhere with an HOA.

I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their property.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.
You know how much that costs?
That's ridiculous.
No way I'd ever live anywhere with an HOA.
I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their property.

When they move into this community, they have full knowledge it is a covenant community and they have to follow the rules. Don't want to - don't live here. All colors are supposed to harmonize and changes require approval. This roof is not acceptable. They didn't get it approved and now they will have to pay to fix it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lawyerlady wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.
You know how much that costs?
That's ridiculous.
No way I'd ever live anywhere with an HOA.
I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their property.

When they move into this community, they have full knowledge it is a covenant community and they have to follow the rules. Don't want to - don't live here. All colors are supposed to harmonize and changes require approval. This roof is not acceptable. They didn't get it approved and now they will have to pay to fix it.

It's a totalitarian environment.

That's my opinion.

I think it's wrong. Completely wrong to dictate to another like that.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.
You know how much that costs?
That's ridiculous.
No way I'd ever live anywhere with an HOA.
I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their property.

When they move into this community, they have full knowledge it is a covenant community and they have to follow the rules. Don't want to - don't live here. All colors are supposed to harmonize and changes require approval. This roof is not acceptable. They didn't get it approved and now they will have to pay to fix it.
It's a totalitarian environment.
That's my opinion.
I think it's wrong. Completely wrong to dictate to another like that.

They VOLUNTARILY moved here - no one forces them to. And the point of a covenanted community is create a harmonious neighborhood where you don't have to put up with crazy bad taste neighbors, and where your property values are protected.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Vette ~
Absolutely do the courthouse. When you are ready, you can
have a renewal of vows for family and friends in Arizona, or
just have a wonderful bash of a party.
Nothing tacky/weird/unheard of about it. The main thing is
the two of you are married!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Oh, no! First crisis since I joined the HOA board. Some moron just had their roof replaced and the shingles are RED. It looks horrible. I mean, so bad, we are going to make them re-shingle it.
You know how much that costs?
That's ridiculous.
No way I'd ever live anywhere with an HOA.
I can't imagine telling anyone what to do with their property.

When they move into this community, they have full knowledge it is a covenant community and they have to follow the rules. Don't want to - don't live here. All colors are supposed to harmonize and changes require approval. This roof is not acceptable. They didn't get it approved and now they will have to pay to fix it.
It's a totalitarian environment.
That's my opinion.
I think it's wrong. Completely wrong to dictate to another like that.

They VOLUNTARILY moved here - no one forces them to. And the point of a covenanted community is create a harmonious neighborhood where you don't have to put up with crazy bad taste neighbors, and where your property values are protected.

I never understood that about people. They see a neighborhood they love, nicely manicured lawns, nothing outlandish in outdoor decor, just very pleasant, so they buy and then don't want to conform. Why did they buy there? Putting on red shingles was probably more pricey than the standard charcoal color too!

Lily, anyone who buys in an HOA is given the opportunity to review the documents. They willingly bought and so it is not being dictated to from others, they agreed with it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Look.

I'm just saying how I feel about them.

That's why I said there is no way I'd live with one.

To me, it's ridiculous to give that power to someone else.

Unless I am breading the law, it's no one's business what I'm doing on or to my property.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

lilyofcourse wrote:
Look.

I'm just saying how I feel about them.

That's why I said there is no way I'd live with one.

To me, it's ridiculous to give that power to someone else.

Unless I am breading the law, it's no one's business what I'm doing on or to my property.

The people that move in to these neighborhoods are doing so specifically to avoid living next to someone who does whatever they want.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Uh huh.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I'm glad you realize you wouldn't want to live there, so you don't move into a neighborhood with covenants and an hoa. But it is annoying that people who don't want to abide by the rules move into a neighborhood that has them.

It's no different than following a dress code, or taking a job with restrictions. You have to abide by the rules.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

I used to hate hoa's too until I realized, I don't have to live in one if I don't want to! Different strokes for different folks.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Incidentally, DF lives in an hoa, but they seem pretty chill. No red roofs though.

-- Edited by VetteGirl on Thursday 6th of October 2016 10:36:35 AM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't really like subdivisions.

I like places where you need binoculars to see the neighbor's house.

FNW · Guru

I've lived in a couple places with an HOA. To me, it's just another extension of the building codes and city laws, with a higher interest in maintaining aesthetics. The cons-they can be expensive and unduly restrictive. The pros-they provide recourse against someone who puts on a red roof.

We lived in a condo in Reston. First, there's Reston's association fees and restrictions. It's not technically a "city", but a "census designated place." Then there were the West Market Community fees and regulations. On top of that, there were the condo fees and restrictions. Well, you can imagine it is a pretty expensive place to live. You do get some bang for your buck, however. Excellent snow removal, gym, clubhouse, pool, spa, library, etc., as well as access (at a reduced rate) to various other pools and rec centers, tennis courts.

Where we live now, the main street leading to our neighborhood has an HOA. It basically covers snow removal and some tennis courts. I don't know about restrictions, though, because each house was custom built and different. We have a few tudor style homes, some colonials, some what I call contemporary colonials, and a salt shaker style house and a couple Spanish style houses. But really, each one has at least an acre of wooded land and some are on pipestems so you don't see that many houses when driving through. Plus, they are all very lovely homes. My only complaint is there are no sidewalks. I would love to have some sidewalks.

-- Edited by FNW on Thursday 6th of October 2016 12:14:15 PM

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

VetteGirl wrote:
Incidentally, DF lives in an hoa, but they seem pretty chill. No red roofs though.

-- Edited by VetteGirl on Thursday 6th of October 2016 10:36:35 AM

We are actually very reasonable. This is just over the top, though.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

FNW wrote:
I've lived in a couple places with an HOA. To me, it's just another extension of the building codes and city laws, with a higher interest in maintaining aesthetics. The cons-they can be expensive and unduly restrictive. The pros-they provide recourse against someone who puts on a red roof.

We lived in a condo in Reston. First, there's Reston's association fees and restrictions. It's not technically a "city", but a "census designated place." Then there were the West Market Community fees and regulations. On top of that, there were the condo fees and restrictions. Well, you can imagine it is a pretty expensive place to live. You do get some bang for your buck, however. Excellent snow removal, gym, clubhouse, pool, spa, library, etc., as well as access (at a reduced rate) to various other pools and rec centers, tennis courts.

Where we live now, the main street leading to our neighborhood has an HOA. It basically covers snow removal and some tennis courts. I don't know about restrictions, though, because each house was custom built and different. We have a few tudor style homes, some colonials, some what I call contemporary colonials, and a salt shaker style house and a couple Spanish style houses. But really, each one has at least an acre of wooded land and some are on pipestems so you don't see that many houses when driving through. Plus, they are all very lovely homes. My only complaint is there are no sidewalks. I would love to have some sidewalks.

-- Edited by FNW on Thursday 6th of October 2016 12:14:15 PM

I don't think an HOA community is about having matching houses, just about community harmony. I think traditional, colonial and craftsman style houses can exist in harmony, we actually have all 3 in the different sections of the neighborhood.

And we're not even difficult about the roofs. We have a myriad of approved roofing you can just use without contacting us, but they are basically any shade of brown, gray, charcoal or black. No red roof is a not a harsh rule.