Condo living is so irritating sometimes.
There will be no more pool parties at #106…Why?
Here are the pool area rules I broke this weekend:
#2. Please use good sense and manners at all times when in the area. And remember, due to all the hard surfaces, sounds echo and amplify in the area, which disturbs all the residents whose units overlook this area. (We were very well mannered and were not yelling or screaming or even playing music. My parents were there for God’s sake).
#4. Neither food nor drink is allowed in the pool itself. (Ok, so this one is reasonable ~ I actually broke it myself, by carrying a tasty cup of homemade margarita in my hand as I swam the kids around the pool ~ oops. Sorry. Won’t do it again…)
#14. The number of people allowed in the pool at any one time is four, as filter cannot handle more than that according to the pool man. (Really? That’s ridiculous.)
#18. (my favorite) Each resident is allowed to have 2 guests in the pool area at any one time. This is a private pool, not a public one, and is meant for the enjoyment of the building’s residents. (But for my enjoyment, I’d like to have company) The presence of outsiders means less elbow room in the pool and less access to the patio furniture (oh yeah, ’cause the residents are totally fighting for pool time ~ ha!), not to mention the increased noise level (Shhh. Be very, very quiet). (So basically, I bought a place where I can’t invite people over to share the water & sun because the old Russians are ornery and boring.)
During the party, somebody passive-aggressively taped the “Pool Rules” on my door, highlighting the rules they found me to be breaking.
And they were right, I was breaking these rules. But in my opinion, they are really, really, stupid rules. I understand the need for a curfew in the pool area, but seriously, at 2pm on Memorial Day weekend you’re gonna complain about some childlike noises and chatting on the lounge chairs. Not to be totally uncouth, but, f%$k that.
HOAs suck enough. Why oh why did I have to end up in this extra uptight HOA?
Grrrrr. I suppose I will have to enjoy my lounge chairs all alone from now on…
Sell that dump and get your butt back to SF!
Revolt! Lead the revolution in your building! Begin subtle acts of dissent!
Seriously. Your little shin-dig looked harmless and delightful. If your neighbors can’t handle it, then you need hide a salmon in their crawl space. Just kidding. Kind of.
Those ARE stupid ridiculous rules 🙁
I attended an enjoyable birthday party in the pool area just outside your patio. It was a controlled gathering. No outrageous behavior. Some squeals of childhood laughter on Memorial Day Weekend in the afternoon. If you get any real complaints or fines, I suggest outrageous indignation at the next homeowners meeting using every ACT skill (think Virginia Wolff) you know. Give them your opinion of the ragged furniture, unfair application of rules (eg satellite dish), wires hanging dangerously along the building walls, etc. Passive aggressivity is best handled by direct eye contact and crystal clear communication. Great Party!
Ali, you are such a *rebel*