READER FEEDBACK

What a hilarious adaptation of this holiday classic. It appears that names and details were changed to protect the innocent. Crafted by the hands of a truly talented author. -Frank S.

I loved this story! Thank you! –Kathy A.

This is priceless! Thanks and a Very Merry Christmas to all! –Chris B.

This is one of the best newsletters I have ever received! Thank you for your clarity in what can sometimes be murky HOA happenings. I am in the process of throwing my name in the hat to, once again, take a position on my HOA Board. It has been a few years, but we are in need of change. I know your newsletters will continue to be of value on this new endeavor. Merry Christmas! –Hylon K.

EXCELLENT!! Thank you for the wonderful email---this was a well-needed and welcome read! –Frank J.

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! –Ted F.

So Cute!!!! Happy Holidays to all. –Anne P.

What a clever letter!! Merry Christmas to you all and a very Happy New Year! –Patty M

I thoroughly enjoyed your legal review of the Christmas Eve incident. Thank you and Merry Christmas! -Gaye H.

This is hysterical. Thank you!! –Susan M. 

WELL DONE –Mary Joy B. 

And a (albeit non-exclusive) Merry (not too loud) Christmas to y'all, too. Cheers. -Henry C. 

Very well done, with one tiny exception…Donner and Blitzen not, Donder and Blitzen –Milton A. 

Hello, and thank you for the Christmas-themed explanation of the CC&R. Thank you, and I wish you and your staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. –Richard G. 

That is hilarious. Well done, sir. –Robert S.

Cute. What about the new laws the California legislature will pass to protect the sleigh in the future -lights on the top of the units, rotating/flashing beams, etc. -Ed

VERY clever!! Thanks!! And holiday greetings to you as well. –Peggy T.

Genius. Thank you! Merry Christmas :) -Ray

Bravo, an excellent rendition of the “Night Before Christmas” summary in legalese! -John

Great sense of humor! Happy New Year!! –Jan N.

Clever and fun message. Thank you! Happy holidays! –Lisa C.

Thank You! This will be read to my family on Christmas Day! –Bruce R.

Love, love, love this. The idiocracy of HOAs in California. Thank you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your crew. –Elke B.

This made for very enjoyable, clever reading. Spoken and written like a true attorney. Merry Christmas to all. –Janey F.

Thank you. I had a wonderful time reading. –Jo S.

Merry Christmas to you all. You are now serving our place. I am looking for our review that has actually taken longer than expected! Best regards. –Kelly A.

Thank you for the great "Twas the Night Before Christmas." I actually read the entire article. Thank you again for this Christmas story! -Frank L.

So clever. Merry Christmas! -Janet R.

Thank you for this beautiful story of wonder and community rules and regulations! Truly a delight!! Merry Christmas to all of you and your extended family members! And a bright, beautiful, and joyful New Year! –Anne N.

Thank you for the wonderful HOA version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas. -Donna K.

Hahahaha! -Jamie W.

Absolutely love this—and too true. Still laughing, but also recognizing the mixed bag of HOA governing. Leland B.

HAHAHA…or should it be HOHOHO! Witty, entertaining, and creative! Amazing Newsletter. Thank you, Adrian! -Candace S.

I laughed myself silly! You cannot imagine how much truth there was to your take-off on "Twas the Night Before Christmas". It has been forwarded to numerous board members in the hope that they, too, can relate to some of the language. I read your letters each week and keep a file. This letter will be one for the ages. -Barbara C.

That was superbly done. Thanks for the Merry Christmas, and the same to you, your family, and associates hereinafter referred to as friends. -Mel S.

This is great! Very funny. Merry Christmas, Brian E.

Very clever, and the humor was not lost on this board member. Merry Christmas, and to all the folks who enlighten us, A very Happy New Year. -George P.

This is the funniest and most charming Christmas story I have ever read. Thank you for sending it to me. Please know how much I find your HOA articles interesting and informative. Thank you for keeping me on your list. I wish you a Merry Christmas and all good things in 2009. -Lola B.

Okay - that was probably one of the best emails that I received all year! What a fun read! This time of year, we receive so many goodies and treats, which I so enjoy, but I must say that this also ranked up there as a great little gift to receive for the holidays. Thank you! -Julie B.

Thank you for your beautiful Christmas email. I plan to share it with other board members. Merry Christmas. -Jan C.

Thank you for a wonderful read. Perfect. -Ed G.

Adrian, your Condo Christmas newsletter has made it to South Carolina, exemplifying the magic that allows said Claus to visit the totality of age-noncompliant occupants in a single evening! Happy Holidays to you and yours! -John T.

Thanks for an exciting newsletter.... I am passing it on to all the homeowners so they will have a good laugh. And thank you for the emails over the year that helped our association make some important decisions. -Michael D.

Hilarious. Sadly, much of it could/would be true if this occurred. -Michael B.

What a wonderful, hilarious Christmas newsletter! And thank you in general for all the newsletters and services you provide to us condominium inhabitants. I am on the budget committee of our condo and always find useful information coming from you. In this crazy world, it's calming to know that some sanity is available. -Charles B.

Very funny! It's good to see that you do have a sense of humor. Enjoy the Holidays!! -Margaret H.

Wonderful, thank you! -Sandy W.

Absolutely brilliant!!!!! -Krisi D.

Would like you to know that your Newsletter is a great service to many HOA directors. However, like so many other shortcomings, we too often fail to make our awareness and appreciation known. Thank you, Tom M.

Thank you for all your informative newsletters throughout the year. -Julia R.

Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…. “eight (8) undocumented reindeer”………..very funny!! -Pam A.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year with your family and friends, Adrian. And thank you for the great information all through the year. -John F.

Fabulous . . . especially loved the graphics. -Sharron H.

Very creative. Thank you. -Arthur R.

Thanks for "A Condo Christmas" - it's incredibly funny. You've given a lot of people a jolly laugh after a tremendously difficult year. -Miriam C.

I knew there could be some humor in this legal stuff eventually. Happy Holidays. -Dale P.

This was GREAT! -Ingrid K.

Such fun. Thank you. -Nancy D.

That was fabulous!! -Donna P.

Perfect legalize-condo-speak. Please run it again next year. -Larry Goldstein

How great the message! It seems that every HOA takes life and liberty too seriously. -Carol F.

Your Condo Christmas parody is great. I've forwarded it to all the members of our Board. I hope Mr. Claus visits your offices with many thanks for your regular newsletter. And I hope he doesn't scratch your polished floors. Although I've studied the Condominium Bluebook for several years and have had all the college courses for a brokerage license, my most practical education has come from your newsletters. -Hal G.

Wonderful!! Without a doubt, the best holiday greeting I've received. -Nana H.

You have a fine sense of humor! Enjoyed it. -Dorothy M.