In my new neighborhhod to the Left of me is the Homeowner Association President. He has two new SUV's and his groceries are ordered on the Internet. The house are spaced closely and the arrangement is claustrophobic, its almost like living in a Townhouse.
When he saw my car jacked up, he came running over and tried to cite the HOA Clause about having a disabled vehicle. I said its not disabled, its under repair.
I noticed that most neighbors here live "inside their house" They all drive new cars for the most part and drive right into their garages at night and out in the morning. Inside comes the glow of 36" LCD TV's, the jangle of phones ringing and people on the Internet. Most people hire others to cut the Lawn.
I'm the only oddball who lives outside my house. To me the lawn, driveway and backyard are my living room, especially in the summer. I love the smell of cut wood or burnt steel.
The sight of me on a Saturday is not pretty. No Dockers, or Izods. Just grease from head to toe as I keep my 5 junkers running. I think most neighbors think I am either 1. DUMB 2. POOR 3. OWN NO GOOD CLOTHES 4. NUTTY 5. Cant wait until I move. 6. THINK I AM FROM THE 1950"s
The thing that makes me wonder, is how do these people survive financially? Contractors cut their Lawn, 8 year old Washing machines are discarded and TVs and Computers sit on the Curb with "Free" signs on them.
I may not be rich, but i have few debts. I shop on Craig's List and from Trading Times. The only guy I feel a kinship with is the Russian immigrant who is a blue collar guy of some sorts who lives nearby who speaks no English, and even he has a nice Lexus.
Well they have over 50 communities. Someday i wish they would have a community wher you could not live unless You could weld aluminum, owned a engine hoist and dessed sloopily on weekends.