Thunderbird Club

[dagrev]

Thank you for the cultural clarification-

I understand that even in the U.S., metric measurements are used in engineering-

Myself found it made my life easier with boat maintenance regarding mix ratios of polyester and epoxy resins in addition to measurements for modifying openings for the new 316 stainless portlights I used to replace the old crap aluminum (aluminium) ones-

Most things on our Fords seem to be metric. At least what I've needed to take off or tighten.

That's because we're switching to metric. It's just taking a century to do it!

 

[dagrev]

Clear violation of Davis-Sterling. That attorney should be disbarred.

That seemed to be some kind problem to me, but had no idea what it was called. Possibly something different in various places I guess.

 

[MCF]

They can be a real pain. But there are upsides. Like when your neighbor wants to build something like a barn in a nice neighborhood, or some other thing that makes everyone's values go down. Like parking cars in front yards, etc. The list of things is can be extensive. Those who want near absolute property freedom, they don't buy in HOA areas. Like many things, it's a tradeoff. Generally worth it in my experience, but they certainly can have their downsides when people like to get on power trips. They know how to run their work/business and are convinced they know how to run your "business" as well. Like anything, some are run better than others.

The house in the burbs is in a Castle & Cook (Dole Pineapple) development. The golf course and club is the sister of the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The CC&R’s are strict. No RV’s, boats, lawns must be over-seeded in winter, paint has to be maintained, that sort of thing. But the hood looks as nice now as it did in ‘97 when we built the house.

Our section isn’t gated, but there are parts that are. The HOA is primarily responsible for enforcing the restrictions and providing the security. If we’re not in compliance for some reason and haven’t gotten around to refreshing paint, fixing the landscaping, etc. and get a letter, I just tell them we’re working on finding a contractor and they leave us alone. The work will eventually be done and they know it. They really don’t ever fine anyone, even though they have the ability to. It’s all pretty much common sense and geared toward maintaining property values. Which is ok with us.

 

[dagrev]

I've mostly just heard complaints from friends in Texas and California, but there's probably lots of places where they are reasonable.
We have municipal bylaws. For example our new neighbour has a large Doberman cross that was escaping and running amok. A couple of complaints from neighbors to the city, and she got a $500 fine. Hasn't been a problem since!

That would be a city animal control issue for us. So basically handled in a similar way.

 

[MCF]

That seemed to be some kind problem to me, but had no idea what it was called. Possibly something different in various places I guess.

Yep. That’s what the California legislation governing HOAs is called.

 

[dagrev]

The house in the burbs is in a Castle & Cook (Dole Pineapple) development. The golf course and club is the sister of the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The CC&R’s are strict. No RV’s, boats, lawns must be over-seeded in winter, paint has to be maintained, that sort of thing. But the hood looks as nice now as it did in ‘97 when we built the house.

Our section isn’t gated, but there are parts that are. The HOA is primarily responsible for enforcing the restrictions and providing the security. If we’re not in compliance for some reason and haven’t gotten around to refreshing paint, fixing the landscaping, etc. and get a letter, I just tell them we’re working on finding a contractor and they leave us alone. The work will eventually be done and they know it. They really don’t ever fine anyone, even though they have the ability to. It’s all pretty much common sense and geared toward maintaining property values. Which is ok with us.

Sounds like our CC&Rs, essentially. The only security we have is a camera from Flock Security that snaps a pic of you coming and going. Residents and regular family/friends enter their plate number and it's stored. If something happens, they can search the pics and instantly pull out anyone that is unknown and the time the entered or left. I think it can identify some cars since plates can be missing or covered. The only other way out would be across our property, across a creek and onto the golf course behind us. But I wouldn't try it with either of the 4WD vehicles.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Likely a stupid question, and not my first....but do the colors of caps and transistors have some designation attached? I would think in some cases the color says something, maybe not other times?

..most components had some kind of color code by way of dots or stripes originally and up to about 40 years ago when small print became cheaper….if any component retained color codes it would be (some) resistors…in the picture, none of the colors mean anything with exception of the resistors on top…

 

[ectoflanger]

Sounds like our CC&Rs, essentially. The only security we have is a camera from Flock Security that snaps a pic of you coming and going. Residents and regular family/friends enter their plate number and it's stored. If something happens, they can search the pics and instantly pull out anyone that is unknown and the time the entered or left. I think it can identify some cars since plates can be missing or covered. The only other way out would be across our property, across a creek and onto the golf course behind us. But I wouldn't try it with either of the 4WD vehicles.

CC&R's - yet another abbreviation I'm lost on but I remember hearing it in an X-Files episode where Mulder and Scully investigate the mysterious disappearances of residents in a planned community who violate them-

Called "Arcadia"-

 

[MCF]

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/2014-gibson-eb4-120th-anniversary-bass.1637784/

 

[Stealth57]

Yep. That’s what the California legislation governing HOAs is called.

The good news is HOA Boards can no longer use proxy votes to maintain power, which is how our Board went off the rails. Now, proxies must be voted in the same proportion as non-proxy votes.

 

[Bent77]

I just go to the Google for conversions I can't do quickly!

If I’m putting measurements in, I’m not looking for conversions!

 

[RedVee]

That would be a city animal control issue for us. So basically handled in a similar way.

Our local council deals with that stuff as my neighbour is finding out. Seven dogs caged and ignored in a suburban backyard barking, howling and other stuff all hours of the day and night.
They are down to 2 at last report. Some sort of Kelpie mix.

A Council is our 3rd level of government (federal, state, local). They charge quarterly rates, but collect the garbage, maintain the parks, approve buildings and extensions, run libraries and swimming centres, all that type of thing. As well as animal control.

 

[Stealth57]

Our local council deals with that stuff as my neighbour is finding out. Seven dogs caged and ignored in a suburban backyard barking, howling and other stuff all hours of the day and night.
They are down to 2 at last report. Some sort of Kelpie mix.

A Council is our 3rd level of government (federal, state, local). They charge quarterly rates, but collect the garbage, maintain the parks, approve buildings and extensions, run libraries and swimming centres, all that type of thing. As well as animal control.

Love our Kelpie. Bundle of needy energy. He pushes the other dogs out of the way when it’s time for pets.

 

[RedVee]

Love our Kelpie. Bundle of needy energy. He pushes the other dogs out of the way when it’s time for pets.

Yep, completely wrong pet to cage up. Not that there are many right ones!

evidently most of the dogs were taken to relatives in the country. Which is most likely a good result. Kelpies are working dogs. I’d love one but I could only handle a lazy Kelpie…. Such a beast doesn’t exist afaik

 

[Stealth57]

Yep, completely wrong pet to cage up. Not that there are many right ones!

evidently most of the dogs were taken to relatives in the country. Which is most likely a good result. Kelpies are working dogs. I’d love one but I could only handle a lazy Kelpie…. Such a beast doesn’t exist afaik

Great cattle dogs.

 

[Ringhammer]

Humans that don’t treat pets well should not have pets (and I have far worse things to say about such people…)

 

[Stealth57]

Humans that don’t treat pets well should not have pets (and I have far worse things to say about such people…)

I prefer animals over most people. Present company excepted.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

preferred this to Ferrari..ymmv of course.

 

[Thumper]

A whole lotta woman, a whole lotta Rosie!

Whole Lot of Rosie is on our current set list, goes over real well..

 

[TBird1958]

Forgot to ask- with or without heels?

My girls are about 6’5 in heels-

And what dress size?

I'm 6' 1" without heels, women's size 12 dress.