Java Bean: “Who are you?”
Art Deco: “I’m a gnome. My name is Art Deco.”
Lulu: “And you sell Christmas decorations?”
Art Deco: “I just make them appear. Like magic. In the spirit of Christmas.”
Java Bean: “The Spirit of Christmas! That sounds good to me!”
Art Deco: “I thought it might! I just need to know what kind of decorations you would like.”
Java Bean: “Well I was thinking blinky lights and candy canes and a light up Santa train and—”
Art Deco: “Sure sure. What would be most helpful though is if you could describe decorations that are similar to ones your neighbors have already.”
Lulu: “Why do they have to be similar to what the neighbors already have?”
Art Deco: “Well there’s the spirit of Christmas and then there’s HOA regulations.”
Java Bean: “But I want giant candy canes! They’d be perfect to pee on!”
The Oceanside Animals 
We’re not sure you should trust that Art Deco guy, Java Bean. He seems a bit sketchy to us.
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Giant candy canes are just begging to be watered, HOA rules notwithstanding.
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Watch out that Mantis doesn’t steal… ah, borrow those Candy Canes. 🙂
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I may never think of giant candy canes in the same way again. Art Deco sounds like he knows what he is doing, but just keep an eye on the magical gnome at your home.
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He does have a point, giant canes would be an asset!!
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If you need those giant candy canes, why don’t you and your friends get some red and white paper or tape or the like and wrap the tree trunks around your property?? Problem solved! Add a few light strings above the pee-pee level…so you don’t get electrocuted, BOL!
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Giant candy canes are a must. HOA be damned.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Wow! Dear Java Bean can you accept a just a medium candy canes? Dear Lulu do you believe that Art Deco is a good one? Ask your Dada.
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No peeing on candy canes. 🙂
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HOA regulations, huh? We kinda think it’s gonna be more like they suddenly disappear from the neighbor’s yard and appear in yours!
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Who you be calling Art there Willis?
H&K&W,
Willow
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I don’t know Java Bean, yellow candy canes might not be very popular!
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Everyone lives in fear of the dreaded HOA!
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Darn HOAs!!
xoxo,
Sunny & Rosy
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Candy Canes! BIG GIANT CANDY CANES that light up! YAY!!! Boo Berry Betty
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Mistur Art Decko mite bee a Scammur Java…an a THEEF!! Bee carefull Okay?
**nose bopss** BellaDharma an **giggellss** BellaSita Mum
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HOA! We are so happy we don’t have one of those says Mom, Kozmo says, We have peer pressure, Mr D next door is worse! Hmmmm. Purrs Marv
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