[Rick Lee]

Actually, the HOA is not the problem here. They're silent on the matter and follow state and city law. But it's the HOA-Karen-types who are the problem. I got another avalanche of protest emails today. I responded to all of them. Two of the emails I responded to last night replied with a heartfelt thanks, but I didn't change anything with them. I discovered another home-based FFL in the HOA today, a woman, called her and she was happy to talk, said she also had never heard of the permit, but did online-only sales.

The real chutzpah award goes to the furniture builder down the street, who sent a protest email today. Every single thing this man does trips the permit requirement, and he said he had never heard of it. Since I asked him about it, he now keeps his garage door closed and has covered up the garage door windows with foil. His operation, though not name or address, will definitely be included in my remarks at my hearing this week .... as this whole plan goes down in flames.

Oh well, I had a KILLER week at work so far, finished the year off very strong, sold off a guitar and amp for top dollar and, well, I'll be fine.