I took the kids Trick-or-Treating in the old 'hood last night. My brother and sister in law (K&D) still live there with my nephew and nieces and technically I still own a house there, so we weren't really 'crashing' like the vanloads of North Side kids were. I understand that their neighborhoods are not safe to Trick-or-Treat in, but after you watch these kids jack entire bowls of candy left out in good faith by early retiring residents (with a "Please Take Just 1" sign attached, no less) you get a little tired of them.
Upon arrival, I turned the kids loose with their cousins and started the obligatory Halloween Parental Trudge with K&D and another neighbor-urchin's father. The sidewalks were neatly edged, and each lawn was mowed to the required 4 inch height. Every house had its regulation sized flower area well mulched and exteriors were appropriately decorated for the season. My brother, bless his heart, is the VP of the Homeowners Association so we notice these things.
We laughingly pointed to various signage that is not allowed under HOA regulations and spoke jokingly of how many neighbors complained about the one house that sports solar panels. (Texas Green Laws trump HOA rules, thank GOD!) Every homeowner looked happy, and I am happy for them. But I am even happier that the beautiful house my parents help me build from scratch will belong to someone else on Thursday.
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