Your neighbor experiences were entertaining and similar to some of mine.
What really struck me was the HOA component. I and a "neighbor" of mine are the two swing votes on our newly seated HOA and we are now squarely in the middle of category #2 - Reluctant HOA member. This has to be in my top five mistakes of all time - and that covers a lot of material.
Fear not about crafting 22 episodes of the new HOA series. As of this writing I can cover five or more. In fact, we have a HOA meeting tonight which assuredly will provide material for a few more episodes. Most HOA topics after much back and forth, are deferred to "next months meeting" for resolution. This behavior provides continuity from episode to episode for the new series .... Tune in next week for part two of "Grills on Balconies" or "how many dog poop receptacles are required". The sponsors will be lining up.
After last night's meeting I can state I am good for two more episodes. Who knew bird feeders were contentious. It turns out the seeds drop and draw Bobcats and Javelinas. Bird feeders must go, could stretch to two episodes, likely just one. Next is New Pool Furniture or New Gym Equipment . I voted for doing both, given we have the money. For he series this could stretch to three episodes, you now with character development , pool people and gym people.
Bill,
Another winner, nice column.
Your neighbor experiences were entertaining and similar to some of mine.
What really struck me was the HOA component. I and a "neighbor" of mine are the two swing votes on our newly seated HOA and we are now squarely in the middle of category #2 - Reluctant HOA member. This has to be in my top five mistakes of all time - and that covers a lot of material.
Fear not about crafting 22 episodes of the new HOA series. As of this writing I can cover five or more. In fact, we have a HOA meeting tonight which assuredly will provide material for a few more episodes. Most HOA topics after much back and forth, are deferred to "next months meeting" for resolution. This behavior provides continuity from episode to episode for the new series .... Tune in next week for part two of "Grills on Balconies" or "how many dog poop receptacles are required". The sponsors will be lining up.
Mike: Rookie mistake, agreeing to join the HOA board. Thanks for your kind and generous offer to help me craft content for season #1.
After last night's meeting I can state I am good for two more episodes. Who knew bird feeders were contentious. It turns out the seeds drop and draw Bobcats and Javelinas. Bird feeders must go, could stretch to two episodes, likely just one. Next is New Pool Furniture or New Gym Equipment . I voted for doing both, given we have the money. For he series this could stretch to three episodes, you now with character development , pool people and gym people.
Good Times.
Ah, more characters are good - I was tiring of the main characters already.