While my husband Al and I have been out in the community getting signatures for my Poultry Petition we have met some of the nicest folks! With only one exception so far, every time we are out going door to door we are met with welcoming, friendly people who are very, I might say eager to sign the petitions. Many have no interest in having their own Chickens but see no harm in others having them. I heard one neighbor telling another that he believes it may even hurt our property values out here - people move out here for a country lifestyle then they are hit with city-like covenants. I couldn't agree more with that kind of thinking!
One evening we were joined by another chicken lady who knew her neighbors were ready to sign the petition, so we went to her neighborhood and she pointed out the homes to go to. It was a great night to be in a part of our community we weren't familiar with and meet new people. They were eager to sign as well.
In another area a few homes had no idea there was a petition going around, had never heard anything about any issues with having chickens in Pawnee Hills. We also get to hear about how some folks are just fed up with the entire HOA, some folks want more than just chickens. All and all, folks just want some things to change. Lots of frustration out there. It's tough to get to too many homes in one night because people are so nice and we like talking to them!
So we go on, as often as we can we go out and get more signatures and it adds up, because folks want this change, the numbers show it. Now if I didn't have responsibilities and grandchildren I could probably wrap this up in a couple weeks, but life is just not like that. So hold on to your horses, because in a few months time there is going to be something to squawk about!
On a different note...
I, being the blog owner have decided that all who decided to comment on this blog can do so as long as they are willing to do so by name. We are grown ups here. This is not a gossip chain. If you have something to say. Believe in it, don't be sneaky. Stand up, say your name and speak up. That's how it's done around here.
