I didn't know we lived on the same urb

sadly I think it's the same everywhere

there's always one resident who sets themselves up as the 'pool police' - it doesn't matter how big or small the urb, there's always one....

they never seem to think the rules apply to them or their guests though

Exactly....since when to the males of the species (whatever the nationality) grow up?

Rosemary

Maybe, but that's why you love us. We remind you of your youth

Well, take it in stride.. I used to live in Germany, and believe me, everything is against the rules there. And everybody is self-appointed "rule" police. The neighbours will watch you to make sure you don't break the rules. But you're not supposed to watch them. The rules don't apply to them... and they never break them anyway...

My neighbours called the police at 10:05pm whenever I had friends over for dinner and drinks on the terrace. I could set my watch by it. Washing your car on Sunday will get you a €40 ticket. If your child bounces a ball at 2:00pm (quiet time from 1:30 to 3:00pm weekdays ...and no noise of any kind all day sundays!), yes, police. If you don't sort your rubbish properly (and the neighbours will look), you guessed it... I think the fine is €25.

So, be happy there is at least some flexibility around you.. It could be worse.

oh we do take it in stride after all these years.....

funnily enough - the worst case of 'pool police' was a german guy where we used to live.............he'd stand on his balcony (sometimes naked - not a pretty sight) & yell if you so much as sneezed when he was having his siesta- unfortunately his siesta never coincided with the 'official' siesta time on the urb..............

I've recently heard that his wife is the current commuity presidenta - I bet the rules now say 'Quiet time............whenever Klaus is napping'