Neighborhood bans Christmas wreath - Page 5

gldstwmn · #61 11-28-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

Btw, The news showed that the convenant has backed off their request to remove the peace sign (After national media coverage...Hmm, I wonder why) so the peace sign can now stay and the lady wont have to pay any fine.

The convenant said it was "all a misunderstanding".

Yup. And you can look for that HOA president to go bye bye real soon. See Mary, just like Watergate!

sara1998 · #62 11-28-2006, 04:02 PM

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Pretty much anything with a homeowners association is going to have covenants. I think it's the word that's freaking you out. It's not as sinister as it sounds. Anyone who lives in a condo, townhome, gated community or co op knows what I'm talking about.

I live in one. They're not that bad. Unless you get a real ass in there. I have had my dog pen up for 3.5 years now, and we're not allowed to have them. I never asked, I just put it up. Sometimes, it's better to ask forgivness then permission. And no one has said a word about it either. I have to ask to put up a satellite dish, a swingset for Sara, fences, and the fences have to be a certin color. It is bull**** sometimes, but for the most part, they're there to protect the homeowner. Unless you get an ass in there.....

carrie721 · #63 11-28-2006, 04:04 PM

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I live in one. They're not that bad. Unless you get a real ass in there. I have had my dog pen up for 3.5 years now, and we're not allowed to have them. I never asked, I just put it up. Sometimes, it's better to ask forgivness then permission. And no one has said a word about it either. I have to ask to put up a satellite dish, a swingset for Sara, fences, and the fences have to be a certin color. It is bull**** sometimes, but for the most part, they're there to protect the homeowner. Unless you get an ass in there.....

how do they protect the homeowner? i'm not being a jerk, i'm just curious.

strandinthewind · #64 11-28-2006, 04:08 PM

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how do they protect the homeowner? i'm not being a jerk, i'm just curious.

If someone wants to paint their house burnt orange and put pink flamingos in the yard and then put up totem poles and foil their windows, that will cause the neighbors' houses to depreciate in value.

Note - any convenant must still adhere to the law. In other words, they cannot exclude black people, etc.

sara1998 · #65 11-28-2006, 05:58 PM

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how do they protect the homeowner? i'm not being a jerk, i'm just curious.

No cars on blocks... no excess junk in the front yard (meaning trash storage, junk pile), you have to keep your lawn mowed. This is so your house - that may be very well kept up - don't look like **** because of your neighbor. Who wants to live next to a slob? I mean, they can get pretty over the top with their placement of satellite dishes, the color of your fence, and storage sheds... I couldn't put up any ol' swing set for Sara, I had to buy a wooden one. The association dosen't allow metal ones.

SuzeQuze · #66 11-28-2006, 05:59 PM

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No cars on blocks... no excess junk in the front yard (meaning trash storage, junk pile), you have to keep your lawn mowed. This is so your house - that may be very well kept up - don't look like **** because of your neighbor. Who wants to live next to a slob? I mean, they can get pretty over the top with their placement of satellite dishes, the color of your fence, and storage sheds... I couldn't put up any ol' swing set for Sara, I had to buy a wooden one. The association dosen't allow metal ones.

Do they allow Spam cans in the recycle bins?

sara1998 · #67 11-28-2006, 07:04 PM

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Do they allow Spam cans in the recycle bins?

Tee hee hee... well, they allow the neighbors across the street to let their old newspapers sit underneath their mailbox for months at a time. Pisses me off....

DrummerDeanna · #68 11-28-2006, 07:15 PM

Yeah--it's the word "covenant" that freaks me out...it just sounds so...intense for neighborhood rules.

In reality, I don't think they're entirely bad - for reasons Maria has outlined etc...like I would gladly move into a neighborhood that prohibited excessively loud bass...

Anyway - glad they backed off of this lady - the whole peace sign thing is completely ridiculous.

gldstwmn · #69 11-29-2006, 12:36 AM

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In reality, I don't think they're entirely bad - for reasons Maria has outlined etc...like I would gladly move into a neighborhood that prohibited excessively loud bass...

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I live in a neighborhood where a noise ordinance is in effect. I still hear the bass, though usually only on Friday or Saturday nights.

sara1998 · #70 11-29-2006, 07:38 AM

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like I would gladly move into a neighborhood that prohibited excessively loud bass...

Well, I have asshole who lives down the street who insists on driving at least 45 mph down the street and thumping his crappy bass... sounds like the trunk is going to fall right off the back of his car. I hope to hell he wrecks that thing or it gets stolen.

golddustwoman77 · #71 11-29-2006, 12:38 PM

This is the most insane thing that I have ever heard. Christmas is the season of "peace on earth and goodwill toward men." A peace sign just exhibits that thought. Besides, who doesn't want peace!? I think it is the perfect wreath. I don't see how this community could confuse peace and being anti-Iraq. I mean are these other neighbors pro-war and anti-peace?! I hope she leaves it up the whole season and doesn't pay the fine. Crazy!

skcin · #72 11-29-2006, 02:00 PM

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If someone wants to paint their house burnt orange and put pink flamingos in the yard and then put up totem poles and foil their windows, that will cause the neighbors' houses to depreciate in value.

When were you at my house?

cliffdweller · #73 11-29-2006, 03:46 PM

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Would it be better to make sure the church is full of people first?)

Please don't supply them with MORE stupid ideas, Brian

Opeth is definitely (by far) the best band to come out of the black metal scene. They are so f'ing good I can't stand it. And live? Don't get me started! They are amazing!

estranged4life · #74 11-29-2006, 04:02 PM

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Please don't supply them with MORE stupid ideas, Brian

Opeth is definitely (by far) the best band to come out of the black metal scene. They are so f'ing good I can't stand it. And live? Don't get me started! They are amazing!

for a band from the black metal scene, they have melody and dont play at speeds that require the drummer to do "blast beats".

For some reason Opeth's "Ghost Reveries" has parts that remind me of the Fleetwood Mac album "Bare Trees", Maybe it is the quiet parts when Mikael (Akerfeldt-Lead singer/Guitars/Mellotron) sings in a clean voice

"Ghost Reveries", by far was the best album I have heard by anyone the past 2 years. A Legendary album!!! (Favorite tracks-"Beneath the Mire", "Hours of Wealth" and "The Grand Conjuration")

I also agree they are mindblowing live, basically blew the other bands at this years Gigantour off the stage (Megadeth, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God & Overkill)

strandinthewind · #75 11-29-2006, 06:17 PM

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When were you at my house?