Wholeheartedly agree and no, the complainer should not have to give his/her name. If there is no infraction, case closed.

Ouch! I meant to use the term "penchant." My bad. I didn't think that a Coors light (or two) would have that much effect. On the other hand, look at the positive side of my mistake. You paid attention to my ramblings. Thus, you have made my day...:mademyday:

It would be one wherein the wine bottles are still full, waiting to be enjoyed.

And in that case, the bottles are a portent of a lovely evening.

I have a penchant for that portent:wine:

You never fail to amaze me.

In that case, I think wine-bottle trees should grow on everyone's lawn.

Especially if it's that kind of plant where if you pinch it back, it grows even more bottles.

Deed Compliance
 

I just planted a nice empty bottle of Bordeaux on my side lawn. Can't wait for that tree to produce fruit. The cork was planted on the front lawn hoping for Beaujolais Nouveau to appear there. If this works, I'm planting an orchard.

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Excellent. I like this.:wave:

Gracie I am with you on this subject. Deed restrictions are there to protect everyone's investment as well as to attempt to provide a way to determine what is acceptable vs. unacceptable without bringing tastes, personalities, or just plain old common sense (or lack thereof) into the equation. These restrictions were there when each of us purchased our homes and like it or not we agreed to abide by them. Those who now wish to pick and choose which parts of the restrictions they will comply with and ignore the rest are the one's creating the problems, not the person who turns them in. I would be willing to bet that the majority of the rules infractions are simply due to oversight or, in my case at least, a failing memory when it comes to understanding and remembering the specifics of the restrictive covenants. A simple reminder or better yet a question properly phrased by a neighbor would go a long way toward eliminating any embarrassment or ill feelings on the part of the violator. If that does not work or if they choose to continue to ignore their responsibilities as a property owner after being told of a possible infraction they cannot shoot the messenger just because they do not like the message.

Some folks prefer to avoid confrontation at all costs and reporting an infraction anonymously gives them a voice. On the other hand, some people do not know how to address these types of situations in a non confrontational way and using a third party in these instances is probably a win win for both sides. Making action by the Villages Compliance Officers dependent upon a complaint being filed also keeps matters in check for those who wish to complain about the big, bad developer taking advantage of us poor old folks just wanting to live in peace and harmony.

The bottom line is this. The deed restrictions exist and ignorance does not give anyone the green light to ignore them and do as they please. Want to get along with your neighbors? Follow the rules! Simple but effective.

Amen!!

Not if I get there first.:D

If you want to catch evil spirits, call Ghostbusters. Please leave your empty bottles in the recycling bag. On the other hand, it might make good target practice for the "seniors with guns"