The Road to Compliance

A few weeks back, we received a notice from the HOA informing us we were in violation of the rules.

It seems our home was an eyesore due to under mulched flower beds & stains on the driveway.

Horror of a Horrors!

I quickly hired a power washer and took care of the driveway.

I called around to landscapers & they wanted $500. & $700. to mulch the beds.

That seemed ridiculous.

After 20 bags @ $3.33, I'm done.

Since I paid retail for the mulch, it's safe to say that these guys were charging me $400 in labor.

I am old.

It is hot.

I was moving slow and taking lots of breaks. 

It took me about 3 hours to spread 20 bags. 

That comes to approx. $133.00/hour for labor. 

Are you serious?

It's not rocket science. 

Maybe I should go into landscaping.

I will be informing Murray of my rate and will probably take it in fabric. 

Or fabric and Anthony's. 

God, I'm good.

I guess Mr Nasty neighbor got a compliance letter, too.

Cause his roof is no longer filthy and his beds are trimmed. 

I noticed this while I was floating around the pool in a post mulching attempt to cool off.

I also learned that Mr Nasty & his family have vacated the premises. 

Apparently they have moved out to the country.

This is a good fit for them.

They are weird.

The house is not for sale, so I'm assuming they will rent it out. 

Normally, I would be worried about renters.

But this guy was so distasteful, even the Clampetts would be an upgrade. 

Now that the hard labor is behind me, I plan to enjoy my little slice of tropical paradise....

....when I'm not bombarded by workers, inspectors & insurance guys. 

***sigh

Make it a good one.