Yesterday I wrote about how we were in a foolish dispute with our property manager over the petty placement of our patio furniture. We replaced a weedy, prickly section in our parking lot with a nicely shaded sitting area for people on the edge of our parking space that we don’t use but pay for.
Everybody in our building loves it so far, except for him. It outrages him probably for the reason that in the short time that I’ve been here, I’ve done more work making this place look nicer than he has all summer. He may feel threatened of an apartment coup and trying to demonstrate his power.
People talk to us all the time now and comment how it looks great and wish more people would do it. That’s exactly what we hoped would happen, to inspire and create a sense of community.
Here’s a funny update from my girlfriend on the story that I had to share. I find it reads best if you have the Star Wars intro theme music playing in your head!:)
“PATIO WAR WATCH 2013!!
The Rebels have obtained mulch ammunition and have blanketed the patio battle area in darkness – this ammunition contrast beautifully with the white war table giving the rebels a boost in moral -. They have gained favour with the locals who are now joining this guerrilla cause in hoards. This will allow the rebels to extend further into enemy territory and begin to free these people from the lazy warlord by the name of Ken. Today was a day of victory but lest we forget our fallen comrades. We remember the brutal battle and disappearance of Joseph’s, from across the hall, birdhouse. It has yet to be proven, but is assumed, that the birdhouse army was captured after a bloody battle with Ken one hot late summer night. We will not forget you fallen comrades! We stand proud. We will prevail! For your honour. For you beauty. We stand.
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PATIO!!!!!
VIVA BEAUTY! VIVA OUTDOORS! VIVA PARKING LOT PATIO!”
O.G. on the Q.T. 