Current Events > My block wants donations for a sign outside our street. How much to donate?

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IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:40:37 PM #1:	The block where I live is essentially a one way entrance, and has about 30 houses. At the entrance, there is a nice, brick, ornate sign that is lit up (typically what you would expect for an HOA / cookie cutter "Ryan" homes, but my block has all custom homes and is also not an HOA). Turns out ever since 22 years ago, the residents of this block all got together and donated to get that made. Ever since then, they rely on donations to maintain the sign. Letter I got says it costs $600/year to maintain (grounds keeping plus electric). The household that is taking care of that sign is inviting everyone over for a Christmas breakfast tomorrow morning, and requested people to bring donations for the sign, as the funds are getting low (~$400 in reserves). I just moved into this house, and I never really met my neighbors. I'm guessing I should go, to introduce myself and get to know the neighbors somewhat. So...... how much should I donate? . . . TL;DR: My block has a brick sign at the entrance that costs $600/year to maintain. My block is not an HOA. One house is hosting a Christmas breakfast to solicit donations to keep it going. How much should I donate? --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931209701] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>The block where I live is essentially a one way entrance, and has about 30 houses. At the entrance, there is a nice, brick, ornate sign that is lit up (typically what you would expect for an HOA / cookie cutter "Ryan" homes, but my block has all custom homes and is also not an HOA). Turns out ever since 22 years ago, the residents of this block all got together and donated to get that made. Ever since then, they rely on donations to maintain the sign. Letter I got says it costs $600/year to maintain (grounds keeping plus electric). The household that is taking care of that sign is inviting everyone over for a Christmas breakfast tomorrow morning, and requested people to bring donations for the sign, as the funds are getting low (~$400 in reserves). I just moved into this house, and I never really met my neighbors. I'm guessing I should go, to introduce myself and get to know the neighbors somewhat. So...... how much should I donate? . . . TL;DR: My block has a brick sign at the entrance that costs $600/year to maintain. My block is not an HOA. One house is hosting a Christmas breakfast to solicit donations to keep it going. How much should I donate? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pikachupwnage 12/06/19 8:43:30 PM #2:	What exactly is the point of the sign? Sounds like a waste of money. --- My Mario Maker 2 Maker ID is J2K-RFD-K4G Even In sigs FOE! http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/665/328/d75.gif <cite>pikachupwnage posted [p:931209828] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>What exactly is the point of the sign? Sounds like a waste of money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fossil 12/06/19 8:44:30 PM #3:	Pics of sign <cite>Fossil posted [p:931209874] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Pics of sign </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 12/06/19 8:45:00 PM #4:	If its a lot of people going just donate $40. Normies make over $20 an hour so don't feel obligated to give a lot --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:931209889] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>If its a lot of people going just donate $40. Normies make over $20 an hour so don't feel obligated to give a lot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:45:15 PM #5:	pikachupwnage posted... What exactly is the point of the sign? Sounds like a waste of money. It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931209896] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>pikachupwnage posted... </cite> <quote>What exactly is the point of the sign? Sounds like a waste of money.</quote>It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pikachupwnage 12/06/19 8:45:40 PM #6:	IdiotMachine posted... It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces. Sounds like a waste of money. --- My Mario Maker 2 Maker ID is J2K-RFD-K4G Even In sigs FOE! http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/665/328/d75.gif <cite>pikachupwnage posted [p:931209910] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces.</quote> Sounds like a waste of money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 12/06/19 8:46:42 PM #7:	Try to get a view of how much others donate and go from there --- https://imgur.com/tRUZB3x <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:931209951] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Try to get a view of how much others donate and go from there</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:47:34 PM #8:	pikachupwnage posted... Sounds like a waste of money. Agreed. I was curious who put up the sign, since we're not part of the HOA... now I know lol --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931209984] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>pikachupwnage posted... </cite> <quote>Sounds like a waste of money.</quote>Agreed. I was curious who put up the sign, since we're not part of the HOA... now I know lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/06/19 8:49:22 PM #9:	IdiotMachine posted... It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces. Offer to donate some astroturf and solar lights. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:931210055] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>It has the street name on it. It's like really freaking big, about 8ft high and 12ft wide, and all made of ornate stone pieces.</quote>Offer to donate some astroturf and solar lights. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJKirby 12/06/19 8:51:53 PM #10:	The household can't afford 50 bucks a month? --- Not changing this signature until Beyond Good and Evil 2 is in my hand. August 25th, 2010. <cite>SSJKirby posted [p:931210137] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>The household can't afford 50 bucks a month? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:55:42 PM #12:	Fossil posted... Pics of sign From google street view: https://imgur.com/a/7Q3yKsR --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931210282] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Fossil posted... </cite> <quote>Pics of sign</quote>From google street view: https://imgur.com/a/7Q3yKsR </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/06/19 8:55:52 PM #13:	Is there any reason why it has to have lighting? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:931210289] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Is there any reason why it has to have lighting? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:56:42 PM #14:	SSJKirby posted... The household can't afford 50 bucks a month? Well they're providing breakfast, pastries, and drinks tomorrow morning, so I assume it's more of a "community" thing. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931210323] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>SSJKirby posted... </cite> <quote>The household can't afford 50 bucks a month?</quote>Well they're providing breakfast, pastries, and drinks tomorrow morning, so I assume it's more of a "community" thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 12/06/19 8:57:33 PM #15:	IdiotMachine posted... Well they're providing breakfast, pastries, and drinks tomorrow morning, so I assume it's more of a "community" thing. Okay you want this done logical? Fine 600/30= 20 pay 20 bucks --- https://imgur.com/tRUZB3x <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:931210352] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Well they're providing breakfast, pastries, and drinks tomorrow morning, so I assume it's more of a "community" thing. </quote> Okay you want this done logical? Fine 600/30= 20 pay 20 bucks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 8:59:14 PM #16:	RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted... Okay you want this done logical? Fine 600/30= 20 pay 20 bucks Agreed. I was literally thinking of throwing in $20, but idk if that's viewed as cheap. I like the idea of looking what someone else donated, assuming it's not in an envelope or something... --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931210421] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted... </cite> <quote>Okay you want this done logical? Fine 600/30= 20 pay 20 bucks</quote>Agreed. I was literally thinking of throwing in $20, but idk if that's viewed as cheap. I like the idea of looking what someone else donated, assuming it's not in an envelope or something... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 12/06/19 9:00:36 PM #17:	IdiotMachine posted... Agreed. I was literally thinking of throwing in $20, but idk if that's viewed as cheap. I like the idea of looking what someone else donated, assuming it's not in an envelope or something... Personally, I'd take two envelopes, put $20 in and $40 in the other. Do a quick number count of the area to see how many houses you think attended. If it's less than 15, drop 40, more drop 20 --- https://imgur.com/tRUZB3x <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:931210480] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Agreed. I was literally thinking of throwing in $20, but idk if that's viewed as cheap. I like the idea of looking what someone else donated, assuming it's not in an envelope or something... </quote> Personally, I'd take two envelopes, put $20 in and $40 in the other. Do a quick number count of the area to see how many houses you think attended. If it's less than 15, drop 40, more drop 20</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 9:02:07 PM #18:	Questionmarktarius posted... Is there any reason why it has to have lighting? It looks nice? lol --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931210528] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Is there any reason why it has to have lighting?</quote>It looks nice? lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 12/06/19 9:58:26 PM #19:	FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it. Was expecting something like from my mom's place --- I'm in Chicago, I'm shaking my head. <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:931212728] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it. Was expecting something like from my mom's place </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 10:00:34 PM #20:	Flockaveli posted... FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it. Was expecting something like from my mom's place I assume it's from like 22 years ago. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931212803] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Flockaveli posted... </cite> <quote>FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it. Was expecting something like from my mom's place</quote>I assume it's from like 22 years ago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/06/19 10:03:26 PM #21:	Flockaveli posted... FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it. It's stone, so you'd need something like pure fluorine gas to get it to ignite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqLnSkLalOE <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:931212911] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Flockaveli posted... </cite> <quote>FUCK that's ugly. Who picked those fonts? I say just burn it.</quote>It's stone, so you'd need something like pure fluorine gas to get it to ignite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqLnSkLalOE </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 12/06/19 10:03:57 PM #22:	cant even keep the weeds away from the front of the sign smh <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:931212924] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>cant even keep the weeds away from the front of the sign smh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GodBlessAustin 12/06/19 10:05:55 PM #23:	They should pay you to make a sign <cite>GodBlessAustin posted [p:931212997] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>They should pay you to make a sign </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 12/06/19 10:10:24 PM #24:	Questionmarktarius posted... It's stone, so you'd need something like pure fluorine gas to get it to ignite. LOL you're absolutely right, that totally looked wooden to me at a quick glance --- I'm in Chicago, I'm shaking my head. <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:931213157] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>It's stone, so you'd need something like pure fluorine gas to get it to ignite.</quote>LOL you're absolutely right, that totally looked wooden to me at a quick glance </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fossil 12/06/19 10:34:21 PM #25:	How does that dumb little sign cost $600 to upkeep a year? Do they still use ancient million watt bulbs to light it up and pay some landscape company affiliated with Snap-on to mow the grass? <cite>Fossil posted [p:931214027] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>How does that dumb little sign cost $600 to upkeep a year? Do they still use ancient million watt bulbs to light it up and pay some landscape company affiliated with Snap-on to mow the grass? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KILBOTz 12/06/19 10:37:25 PM #26:	$600. Rookie foots the bill. You pay the bill until a new home owner comes. Then you have to convince them to pay the full $600. --- https://imgur.com/O3syCWD https://imgur.com/k3YiBdG <cite>KILBOTz posted [p:931214141] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>$600. Rookie foots the bill. You pay the bill until a new home owner comes. Then you have to convince them to pay the full $600. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 12/06/19 10:51:40 PM #27:	Fossil posted... How does that dumb little sign cost $600 to upkeep a year? Do they still use ancient million watt bulbs to light it up and pay some landscape company affiliated with Snap-on to mow the grass? idk; maybe land price is included in that bill, since that sign is nowhere near anyone's house. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:931214660] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Fossil posted... </cite> <quote>How does that dumb little sign cost $600 to upkeep a year? Do they still use ancient million watt bulbs to light it up and pay some landscape company affiliated with Snap-on to mow the grass?</quote>idk; maybe land price is included in that bill, since that sign is nowhere near anyone's house. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 12/06/19 10:52:17 PM #28:	RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted... Personally, I'd take two envelopes, put $20 in and $40 in the other. Do a quick number count of the area to see how many houses you think attended. If it's less than 15, drop 40, more drop 20 This and only this --- https://imgur.com/tRUZB3x <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:931214682] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted...</cite> <quote> Personally, I'd take two envelopes, put $20 in and $40 in the other. Do a quick number count of the area to see how many houses you think attended. If it's less than 15, drop 40, more drop 20</quote> This and only this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 12/06/19 10:53:40 PM #29:	Throw them all off and donate a pint of semen --- Ten million dollars on a losing campaign, Twenty million starving and writhing in pain. Vicious_Dios Original - https://i.imgtc.ws/Zl0aw6F.png <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:931214730] in My block w... [t:78232774]...</cite> <quote>Throw them all off and donate a pint of semen </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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