Gated Community Insider Gifts

"Things have gotten bad here. There's talk of a war with another gated community."

It is important to give your dog opportunities to play with people.

"I'm voting for Stephen because I cannot stand Katie's mother, she is so catty! Anyway-- how're your parents doing with the divorce?"

Social distancing

#Whyneighborsdon'tknowtheirneighbors

'Wentworth Street, Whitechapel'

Love linked

Cat statues on entrance gate

"Hey, that's disgusting! You can't leave that on the footpath: Make sure your master comes and picks it up!"

Sign: 'Welcome to Fernbanks. Beneath our quaint Norman Rockwell-ish exterior beats a big-box chain store heart, ready to sell out at the drop of a hat.'

"Don't you think you're taking this whole, 'neighbourhood watch' thing a little too serious, dear?"

Noise Pollution

Things I love about Powell River...

He leaves, but soon realizes his roots run too deep.

Community church - the home of religion lite - Sermon: 'Atheism? You may be right!'

Tipping Pain Chart

"Look, Martha—you contribute, I contribute, we all contribute to the pulse of the city."

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

"If I put mustaches on all of us, we look more like a team."

Post-pandemic Hugging Refresher Class

"Pastor Bob is the leader of the flock, son, not the herd."

"Welcome to Randolph, Vermont. Don't even think of relocating here!"

'Insomniacs anonymous.'

"I said 'neighborhood watch'; they said 'peeping Tom.' "

"So, you're the new guy. My sources tell me you bring a lot to the mat."

'Great escapism, Reverend!'

Well, yes, it's a free library, but...

"C’mon, Sara. Like you wouldn’t consider – even for a second – accepting an iPhone from the devil."

'I really do feel empowered. I should've joined a gang years ago.'

'Don't Move!' - 'Why would I want to move? Lived here for 51 years, know all the neighbours, shops nearby, post office is closed but...'

At least Sunday is still a holy day.

"Anything in Mr, Rogers' neighborhood?"

Closed Thursdays.

'Happy Town' See the smiley face?

"That's what I love about the game - it's so social."