Comments on: Griddlesode #21: Homeowner’s Association

By: Mr. Bill from Nebraska

Mr. Bill from Nebraska — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:45:32 +0000

Reading this podcast was a great way to start a new year!
You helped me forget about all of my troubles for a joyous few minutes.
I know I’m almost 2 years behind the rest of you but that’s the joy of time shifting. Hopefully I’ll get caught up by next Christmas.
Thanks,
Mr. Bill

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:45:18 +0000

Susan, I just noticed your post…sorry that I missed it.
Here in SoCal, the majority of new home developments have HomeOwners Associations. So, if you want to buy a house in this area, you are forced to join.

By: The Griddlemaster

The Griddlemaster — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:00:08 +0000

Hi Don,
Now that sounds like an interesting way to get something throught the HOA! I gotta thin about that one for the future.

By: Don

Don — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 20:06:59 +0000

Dear Ron (and of course, the Other Ron):
I loved the story of the HOA you are subject to! I came across your podcast quite by accident last week. I loved the first episode I heard and am now catching-up on all the old ones.
Your experiences, while extreme, are definitely not unique. I (very briefly) crossed over to the dark side and joined my HOA here in Denver just to get a couple architectural changes through the design review. Once I had the design change and the construction underway, I resigned. (But not before proposing and getting passed a few changes that will make my HOA a bit easier to deal with!)
I hope that you’re enjoying the new construction. It looks lovely there.
Keep up the good work!
Don

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:27:49 +0000

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE TO JOIN THE HOA? OR IF YOU JUST REBEL AND DO YOUR OWN THING?

By: The Bear in Japan

The Bear in Japan — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 04:51:38 +0000

I load the podcasts onto my MP3 player and listen as I do the walking my doctor yells at me to do. Had trouble with this walk as I was bending over laughing at Cruella. Her type is why I will never buy into a HOA.

By: edwardv2

edwardv2 — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:01:27 +0000

Ron, having gone through a similar circumstances a few years ago with my home owners association, I was ROTF when I listened to this episode. Mine was over what color you could paint the house.
HOA’s seem to attract folks who have this need for power and control over others but were never able to achieve it in any other manner.
Another great episode!

By: Ken from Murphy TX

Ken from Murphy TX — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:18:12 +0000

This was a fantastic episode. Here in Murphy TX. I could not buy a new house that wasn’t in a neighborhood without an HOA (episode 13 ). Your story brought every fear of mine to life. How did Cruella have a Sith like hold of the Board? Is there a good story there?

By: Ron (The Griddlemaster)

Ron (The Griddlemaster) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:01:00 +0000

Bill,
It’s emails and posts like this that help me believe that I’m on the right track. Thanks for sharing.

By: Bill (San Jose, CA)

Bill (San Jose, CA) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 06:02:34 +0000

Thought you of all people would enjoy and appreciate this:
Yesterday, I set up Podcaster (a recently added free TiVo related service) on one of the DVRs in my home and of course added Griddlecakes Radio first to my Favorites.
To try it out, I started listened to this Griddlesode and my son walked in right when you introduced Cruella and decided to sit down and join me. We both howled with each devlopment and speculated on the next twist. Afterward he asked about and we discussed interesting related topics.
Made me nostlgic for the simple pleasures of gathering around a radio listening to funny or thrilling stories of old shows – high technology deja vu!
Thanks for providing the catalyst for a most enjoyable afternoon for both my son and I!
Looking forward to your next ‘flip’.
Cheers