Cohousing-L Mailing List: Common House

[Marcia J. Bates (mjbates]

Dear Folks,
	I also live in Oak Creek Commons, and I don't agree with 
Norm's description of the practices with our Common House.
	* The door are not left open all day.  They are unlocked, but 
do not stand open, except under rare circumstances.
	* Kids are supposed to be supervised when in the Common 
House.  They don't have to be supervised by their parents.
	* It is not the case that any food in the refrigerator is for 
the taking.  Food in the frdige is generally there in preparation for 
meals, or as leftovers.  I can think of only two times when someone 
took food that was intended for a meal--which was probably due to a 
misunderstanding.
	* We do not charge for guest room use, but tell guests that 
we are open for a donation, which guests often leave.
                                Marcia
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