And on that note (B-natural), I'm off. Margo and I were supposed to usher for the opening night of Broadway Olympia's The Wedding Singer with Tom's and Jane's and my friend Sharry, but because of the weather and I would assuming cancelled rehearsals, they're postponing the opening until tomorrow. However, they said that we can come and watch their new final dress rehearsal, so we will. Be back later!
Goodnight.
There is one year that is memorable only because of what followed. It was the first Valentine's in our first home and I was disappointed Keith hadn't given me anything and probably made a bit of a fuss. What followed was Easter. Keith went to See's and got me a big delicious milk chocolate, chocolate cream Easter Egg. Then he made a BIG fuss I hadn't gotten him anything for Easter. He had me laughing hysterically and the egg was a special treat. I then learned to just go with the flow. Gift or no gift, for any special event, what was important were the little everyday things that showed he loved me.
Quote from: Jane on February 14, 2019, 07:42:08 AMBe sure to read the HOA regulations. There can be lots of restrictions. You'd better believe it!Many years ago I purchased a townhouse in Alexandria, VA that was part of a condo association. It was in a charming mews setting, but after a while I noticed that a lot of maintenance was simply not getting done. I spoke to my neighbors and many felt the same. We ended up ousting the board and putting in people who were more attentive and I -- for my sins -- ended up as president. A neighbor who was an attorney and I went through the bylaws line by line. They were written in such a way that virtually ANYTHING could be against the rules if the board wished to interpret it that way. We got the maintenance done and found interesting little areas of neglect along the way. I sold not long afterwards and purchased a "fee simple" townhouse a few blocks away. In Virginia, "fee simple" means that you're not part of a condo association. There's an abutting wall, but no common property. For me, this was a much better arrangement. Condo association boards can raise the HOA fee enormously and on short notice. This happened to a real estate agent I knew. She and her husband suddenly owed $4000 to the board for some repairs. They sold and moved to a "fee simple" townhouse.Condos have advantages, to be sure, but much depends upon who is on the board. It would be advisable to learn if there have been any special assessments and for how much. For most of us surprises of this sort are not welcome.
Be sure to read the HOA regulations. There can be lots of restrictions.
Quote from: Jeanne on February 14, 2019, 05:02:11 PMTOD:I think Jane has the right idea: acknowledge acts of kindness in little ways. That said, some flowers or chocolate are nice, too. Years ago I finally convinced Keith to stop buying roses for Valentine's Day as the cost was outrageous. Sunday he took me to See's so I could stock up on candy.
TOD:I think Jane has the right idea: acknowledge acts of kindness in little ways. That said, some flowers or chocolate are nice, too.
Quote from: George on February 14, 2019, 06:22:31 PMAnd on that note (B-natural), I'm off. Margo and I were supposed to usher for the opening night of Broadway Olympia's The Wedding Singer with Tom's and Jane's and my friend Sharry, but because of the weather and I would assuming cancelled rehearsals, they're postponing the opening until tomorrow. However, they said that we can come and watch their new final dress rehearsal, so we will. Be back later!Have fun and say hi to Sharry.
