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Post by RajahMD on Mar 24, 2021 7:06:52 GMT -6
I'm aty dad's house working today. We are getting new solar panels installed and it was too poydatmy house. Excited for solar savings! I'm super jealous. We're dying to get solar panels, but it's still a tad too pricey for us in VA. Hopefully one day.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 24, 2021 7:10:05 GMT -6
I'm aty dad's house working today. We are getting new solar panels installed and it was too poydatmy house. Excited for solar savings! I'm super jealous. We're dying to get solar panels, but it's still a tad too pricey for us in VA. Hopefully one day. Our dumb HOA doesn't allow them 😒
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Post by RajahMD on Mar 24, 2021 7:12:55 GMT -6
I'm super jealous. We're dying to get solar panels, but it's still a tad too pricey for us in VA. Hopefully one day. Our dumb HOA doesn't allow them 😒 Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 24, 2021 7:15:07 GMT -6
Our dumb HOA doesn't allow them 😒 Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. MH keeps trying to get me to run for the HOA board and change it and that is just so many kinds of DNW
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Post by RajahMD on Mar 24, 2021 7:29:22 GMT -6
Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. MH keeps trying to get me to run for the HOA board and change it and that is just so many kinds of DNW Lol. We're the opposite. Every time I bring up running for a spot on the board, DH looks at me like I have two heads and just flat out says "no".
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Post by Minerva on Mar 24, 2021 9:37:51 GMT -6
It’s DD’s 4th birthday today! And DH is getting his first shot this evening! AND Jose Andres’ food truck is coming to our neighborhood this afternoon, so I get to eat yummy food and don’t have to cook tonight!
We have a small birthday cake for DD tonight, but we’re waiting to party with presents and a fancy cake until the weekend. So I also get to have cake twice this week. 🤣
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Post by Minerva on Mar 24, 2021 9:40:55 GMT -6
Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. MH keeps trying to get me to run for the HOA board and change it and that is just so many kinds of DNW Don’t do it. And don’t let him do it either. Everyone always ends up hating the HOA board. Our new neighborhood doesn’t have an HOA. It’s such a breathe of fresh air to not have to worry about arbitrary rules and selective enforcement!
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Post by notblanche on Mar 24, 2021 9:44:54 GMT -6
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Post by notblanche on Mar 24, 2021 9:45:30 GMT -6
Happy birthday to your DD, Minerva! I can't believe she's four already.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 24, 2021 10:32:13 GMT -6
MH keeps trying to get me to run for the HOA board and change it and that is just so many kinds of DNW Don’t do it. And don’t let him do it either. Everyone always ends up hating the HOA board. Our new neighborhood doesn’t have an HOA. It’s such a breathe of fresh air to not have to worry about arbitrary rules and selective enforcement! Exactly. Never gonna happen.
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Post by byjove on Mar 24, 2021 10:41:45 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Mar 24, 2021 11:45:31 GMT -6
Happy Birthday to your DD, Minerva!
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Post by addymac on Mar 24, 2021 12:11:12 GMT -6
Yes I was in our HOA Board for 2 years. I only liked it bc it meant a knew a little more about projects and shit than regular owners but duck it was a headache and I’m glad to be off it.
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Post by fatpony on Mar 24, 2021 12:36:33 GMT -6
One of the best things about our meetings rooms being closed right now are no HOA meetings. I don't know what it is about the people who attend, but for the life of me I cannot get these groups of adults to understand that when I say the library is closed and I need them to exit the building it means THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED AND I NEED YOU TO EXIT THE BUILDING, not move from the meeting room to the lobby to linger for another 10 minutes. GTFO.
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Post by Minerva on Mar 24, 2021 13:07:51 GMT -6
One of the best things about our meetings rooms being closed right now are no HOA meetings. I don't know what it is about the people who attend, but for the life of me I cannot get these groups of adults to understand that when I say the library is closed and I need them to exit the building it means THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED AND I NEED YOU TO EXIT THE BUILDING, not move from the meeting room to the lobby to linger for another 10 minutes. GTFO. Oh my, that sounds incredibly annoying. Our old HOA meetings were at a library and everyone had to go because it was the only way to grieve HOA violations. So lots of grumpy, loud people getting angry about storm doors, the color of their trim, and the state of their shrubberies. I wonder if the librarians enjoyed the drama or hated all of the lingerers.
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Post by cakewench on Mar 24, 2021 13:14:40 GMT -6
One of the best things about our meetings rooms being closed right now are no HOA meetings. I don't know what it is about the people who attend, but for the life of me I cannot get these groups of adults to understand that when I say the library is closed and I need them to exit the building it means THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED AND I NEED YOU TO EXIT THE BUILDING, not move from the meeting room to the lobby to linger for another 10 minutes. GTFO. This reminds me of when I was on my community theatre company's board. The meeting would end, conversations would continue. Then slowly move to the lobby. Then the parking lot. Leaving the board did wonders for my stress level.
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Post by fatpony on Mar 24, 2021 13:21:04 GMT -6
One of the best things about our meetings rooms being closed right now are no HOA meetings. I don't know what it is about the people who attend, but for the life of me I cannot get these groups of adults to understand that when I say the library is closed and I need them to exit the building it means THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED AND I NEED YOU TO EXIT THE BUILDING, not move from the meeting room to the lobby to linger for another 10 minutes. GTFO. Oh my, that sounds incredibly annoying. Our old HOA meetings were at a library and everyone had to go because it was the only way to grieve HOA violations. So lots of grumpy, loud people getting angry about storm doors, the color of their trim, and the state of their shrubberies. I wonder if the librarians enjoyed the drama or hated all of the lingerers. Absolutley hated.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 24, 2021 13:25:38 GMT -6
Actual conversation I just had with DD.
DD: Is it true that kids can be anything they want when they grow up?
Me: yes, as long as they are kind and they work hard.
DD: ok then I'm going to be a queen because queens command everyone what to do
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 24, 2021 13:55:11 GMT -6
Our dumb HOA doesn't allow them 😒 Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. This is why we can't get them, we have a corner lot and they're only allowed if you can't see them. Complete BS. TRYING TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT HERE, HOA, JEEZUS.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 24, 2021 13:56:46 GMT -6
Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. This is why we can't get them, we have a corner lot and they're only allowed if you can't see them. Complete BS. TRYING TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT HERE, HOA, JEEZUS. My HOA also wouldn't let my neighbor paint her door a soft pink, so every front window now has pink curtains and she has the gaudiest pink wreath on her door all year round now. Petty AF and I am. here. for. it.Â
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Mar 24, 2021 14:26:01 GMT -6
Actual conversation I just had with DD. DD: Is it true that kids can be anything they want when they grow up? Me: yes, as long as they are kind and they work hard. DD: ok then I'm going to be a queen because queens command everyone what to do She can aim for Prince George. But then there is the whole BRF being jerks and all
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2021 14:39:36 GMT -6
This is why we can't get them, we have a corner lot and they're only allowed if you can't see them. Complete BS. TRYING TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT HERE, HOA, JEEZUS. My HOA also wouldn't let me neighbor paint her door a soft pink, so every front window now has pink curtains and she has the gaudiest pink wreath on her door all year round now. Petty AF and I am. here. for. it. We specifically avoided neighborhoods with HOAs when we were house hunting, but if I’d had to live in one I’d 100% be this neighbor. 😂
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2021 14:40:11 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Mar 24, 2021 14:45:26 GMT -6
Actual conversation I just had with DD. DD: Is it true that kids can be anything they want when they grow up? Me: yes, as long as they are kind and they work hard. DD: ok then I'm going to be a queen because queens command everyone what to do She can aim for Prince George. But then there is the whole BRF being jerks and all I think she meant to be the queen of Enchancia or Avalor.
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Post by athn64 on Mar 24, 2021 18:35:37 GMT -6
dc2london, she'd get along well with DD2, who has decided she will found her own nation of Cutieville and rule over it all as the Cutie Queen. You know, or be a paleontologist. I respect that she's giving herself options.
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Post by addymac on Mar 24, 2021 19:50:25 GMT -6
dc2london, she'd get along well with DD2, who has decided she will found her own nation of Cutieville and rule over it all as the Cutie Queen. You know, or be a paleontologist. I respect that she's giving herself options. Why not both!
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Post by notblanche on Mar 25, 2021 6:28:38 GMT -6
Actual conversation I just had with DD. DD: Is it true that kids can be anything they want when they grow up? Me: yes, as long as they are kind and they work hard. DD: ok then I'm going to be a queen because queens command everyone what to do Four year olds lol
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Post by dc2london on Mar 25, 2021 6:43:54 GMT -6
Now she's mad that I won't put foundation on her. I'm going to have to convince her that Cetaphil is foundation.
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Post by Peekaru on Mar 25, 2021 7:36:56 GMT -6
Well that's stupid. Ours allows them, but only on sides of houses not visible from the street. Which works for me, the back of our house gets the most sunlight anyway. MH keeps trying to get me to run for the HOA board and change it and that is just so many kinds of DNW I was voluntold to be on our local pool board. It's a shit show. Save yourself, run. Run far away. Don't be like me; able to recite big portions Robert's Rules.
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Post by ozziebear on Mar 25, 2021 7:58:27 GMT -6
Is there where I confess H and I are trying to get a grassroots rebellion going against the HOA in our new neighborhood? The neighborhood is still being built, and the developer and his family make up 70% of the board. There’s only one public meeting a year, they don’t say when they otherwise meet, and don’t publish financials except one screenshot of a budget that doesn’t add up.
We moved from an old, non-HOA neighborhood in NOVA where people did things like just planting flowering trees in the (public) median just for fun to make the neighborhood look nice or organized field days for neighborhood kids. Without any covenants or fees. I miss it so much.
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