The 12 Days of Strata Christmas
or, a Christmas carol for stratatide ...
As another exciting year draws to a close, let’s get prepared for the festivities season with my strata-focused take on the classic Christmas carol for all strata nerds. So, sing along and enjoy.
You know what time of the year it is.
You know the Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. And, if not play it via the link at the end of this article.
And, you’re a strata citizen.
So, sing along with me [and Bing] …
THE 12 DAYS OF STRATA CHRISTMAS
On the first day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... a new strata manager appointment
On the second day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 2 notices to comply with by-laws
On the third day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 3 office bearers
On the fourth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 4 quarterly levies
On the fifth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 5 legal actions
On the sixth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 6 strata owners complaining
On the seventh day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 7 sewers overflowing
On the eighth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 8 tradesmen parked in visitor spaces
On the ninth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... ... 9 committee members
On the tenth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 10 per cent interest on strata levies
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me … 11 proxy forms
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my strata love gave to me ... 12 proxies for the AGM
And, all together now …
On the twelve days of Christmas, my strata love gave to me : 12 proxies for the AGM, 11 proxy forms, 10 per cent GST on levies, 9 committee members, 8 tradesmen parked in visitor spaces, 7 sewers overflowing, 6 owners complaining, 5 legal actions, 4 quarterly levies, 3 office bearers, 2 notices to comply with by-laws and a new strata manager appointment.
Please enjoy the festive season. I certainly will!
December 14, 2023
Francesco ...