The neighbors were not happy about my choice of yard art. I didn’t have a real problem until they took it up with the Homeowners Association.
Simon sat down with me and explained (at length) the CC&Rs we’d signed. How the statuary was in clear and fineable violation.
“So you see, Mr. Jordan, you’ll really have to remove the art immediately or face monetary penalties.”
“Come on, Simon, isn’t there something else…”
“I’m afraid not,” Simon sniffed and snapped his briefcase closed.
“All right, let me walk you out. Honey, this is Simon—Simon, have you met my wife Medusa?”
Inspired by this week’s Mondays Finish the Story prompt:
Hmm…not another Bernini? 
ParkInkSpot 
Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
Clever 🙂
Very funny! This is the second story that I’ve read that mentioned the Homeowners Association. Is this a real thing?
Yep, it surely is.
Did Simon turn to stone? 🙂 Love your story! Thanks again for sticking with the MFtS challenge and I hope that you return next week! Be well… ^..^
I imagine ol’ Medy has a backyard chocked full of statues who deserved it.
Would love to see that garden Dave! 🙂
Excellent! Another statue for the yard 🙂
Haha! That’s great! One way to get rid of Simon! LOL
Wonder how hubby avoids gettin’ stoned. Polarized sunglasses? I didn’t really think about it, I suppose if you wanted to expand the story into a bigger one, you’d have to invent something.
No mirror in the bathroom, Medusa. And look out for Perseus.
Funny story, Dave. 😀 Before this business is through, the back yard may be full of the entire Homeowners Association.and their representatives. Well done.
A fine solution to the lawyer overpopulation problem.