Maybe a possible remedy would be for deed compliance to filter the complaints so that only real complaints go through. And try to check with homeowner to see if brown spots on lawn are their fault of loose dogs.

Deed compliance only sends a letter if someone is out of compliance not just because someone complained. It has to be a an issue that is on the deed restriction, not just because someone bitched.

I apologize to everyone for being so upset and so direct about this. This is something that matters to me a lot, as you can see.

Perhaps, being one that has lived and visited several other countries and enjoyed or hazarded different cultures, I have more patience than some. Of course, I am probably not as "senior" as many in The Villages either. I try to keep my property looking as good or better than most in my neighborhood. I try to be a good neighbor and assist others when needed, since I still can. One person's junk is another person's treasure. Some folks like to display their imagination so that others can enjoy it. Perhaps the motto of "The Friendliest Home Town in America" is a misnomer? Or do we just have a few in some neighborhoods that need everything to be to THEIR liking or can't be flexible with other folks likes. Thank goodness for my neighborhood.

I agree with most of you that state that "rules are rules" but rules are not laws. I have seen laws violated in The Villages, with no one being concerned. But, let your grass grow a bit high or develop a grass fungus and you had better take care of it fast or someone may pounce on you in their due diligence.

I have been a bit facetious in my posts. I rarely participate in these, but the rain has kept me inside today away from my grill/smoker. I was really looking forward to some apple wood smoked, pulled pork. Oh well, I digress. I may have to gather up my best half and drive down to Oakwood to quench my craving for BBQ.

A wine bottle tree is not my personal taste either, but it didn't bother me in the slightest. It may have bothered their neighbors though. Some folks need something to bother them or they wouldn't feel alive. Stress can be very detrimental to your health.

I will bet that the poster's neighbors knew that she was attempting to repair her damaged lawn and therefore did not bother complaining. An empty flower pot? My snowbird neighbors left town for the summer, leaving several with dead plants in them. It's hardly worth being disturbed over.

To the poster that received the complaint, God Bless you. At least you know that the folks that deal with policing community standards are doing their part. Don't stress. Look at all that work that the complainant went through to agitate 30 other residents. Pray for that person. They have to be in a very unhappy place.

<furiously fans towel in gg's direction>

I can see that you are very concerned about this subject and I respect that. I see no reason for your apology. If anyone should apologize, it should be me for agitating some on by taking the "devil's advocate" side, so to speak. I see that you have been a member for quite some time and you have participated in hundreds of conversations. I value your experience and input and hope that I have not participated in muddying your day. God Bless you.

Darn those dogs!! We didn't have that problem in Vietnam. They made a tasty meal when prepared properly. :mmmm:

Thank you for your service. (But please stay away from Harry - my dog.)

I'm trying to imagine a pleasant wine bottle tree. :shocked: Nope, can't visualize it.

We bought in TV because properties are well kept--I myself want the deed restrictions and although I don't like to have to report violations --when you affect how I feel driving thru the area, I will do it--anonymously

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We bought in TV because properties are well kept--I myself want the deed restrictions and although I don't like to have to report violations --when you affect how I feel driving thru the area, I will do it--anonymously--it's nothing against you personally, I just like my eye candy!

Hey, it was art. Where's your portent for diverse culture?..:wine:

No worry, I love animals. Smoked, sauteed, deep fried, with gravy...:mmmm:

We have pets also, so I empathize with the care and maintenance requirement. But, the life they give us as well as prolonging our life is priceless. But, I am still a carnivore...:pepper2:

One person's "eye candy" may be boring to others. Some like Rembrandt and others Picasso. I kind of favor Vargas.

I must be lacking in portent. :confused: I had to google it to find a meaning!
We are talking about whether a wine-bottle tree is a tasteful lawn ornament, right?
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por·tent
ˈpôrˌtent/
noun
noun: portent; plural noun: portents
1.
a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
"they believed that wild birds in the house were portents of death"

I was born and raised in the land of bottle trees. They are not lawn ornaments, but rather ward off evil spirits. The spirits are attracted to the sparkling color of the bottles, blue ones seemingly more enticing. The moaning sound made by the wind as it passes over the bottle openings are proof that a spirit is trapped within.