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We received this week a letter from the SM stating that drying washing in garages with garage doors open was not allowed. Someone has complained about this – not me! Apparently, one of the owners had visitors over who commented on how it was looking like a third world country in this complex.
I had resorted to shutting blinds and doors and discouraging visitors. I did show some friends photos of the washing. Their general reply was “you can't live like that”. And it was starting to spread through the complex. We are not talking a drying rack or two, or a line across the garage. The amount of washing was quite astounding. It was hanging off the garage door fixtures, off shelves on the wall, on at least four clothes dryers and even lying on the garage door. And it wasn't one or two days a week but every single day from early until late. It would have perhaps been tolerable if it was on “wash day” but 7 days a week…..
Now no one can put their washing in their garage to dry (with the door open). And it got me thinking. Previously, before the “laudry” opened across from me, people would occasionally, very occasionally, put their washing in their garage with the door open. This would only happen with a week of unending rain and a home full of damp clothing. And really, no one gave this much notice. It was only when the everyday, all over the place (and going onto common property too) started that shackles were raised. The actions of a few to the detriment of many. Isn't it always the way.