FAILURE!!!!!

yes i said failure -- that is what is happening here in the la community -- management and the bod are allowing the community standards to deteriorate -- all season long properties are overgrown with weeds, covered with leaves and in many instances just piled with junk. they are not setting a standard that is expected to be maintained by the property owners, they are not or have no back up plan to deal with absentee property owners negligible behavior. this has resulted in a safety hazard and health hazard. all one has to do is look at what the current situation is in California and it isn't hard to imagine a fire starting and spreading throughout this community. granted these are not million $ properties but i know many members have a few $ invested and don't want that threatened by mismanagement.

as i suggested in previous posting the rules regarding property maintenance should be enforced-- weeds cut, leaves raked and collected, debris, litter and junk should be removed-- if the property owner doesn't do it then come up with a plan that will remedy these situations-- uh .....maybe utilizing the maintenance dept. -- out side contractors - setting up service programs that maintenance could do and have a bill back to the property owners--- oh yea i know what if they don't pay? file a lien against the property when a certain dollar value is compiled -- after all they probably aren't paying their dues either and the sooner they straighten out or leave the better for the community----

the asso. members expect the bod and management to protect our interests -- that's not being done

let's hope that it soon starts!!!!!!

halloween displays

lookin 4 the best displays in la -- there is a great 1 up on the hill behind me = didn't have a camera so i'll go out tom'w and look around -- send me your best 4 the
best spooky around!!!

looking 2 participate????

• any1 can post a message by sending me an email at lachipper@gmail.com with your return verifiable email address


• put your message in the email and i will publish it


• have something to sell -- furniture, left over project building materials, even you trailer or lot -- how about both


• have something you want to get rid of


• have something you are looking to buy, barter ot trade


• lookin 4 some1 to do work 4 you


• lookin 4 work yourself


• got any suggestions 4 other asso. members-- la management -- bod --


• have any hobbies that you may want to share with other la members


• have any charitable activities you what to hawk to other members


• you got the idea -- jus send it to me in an email and i'll post it for you

meetin---sssss

next with dingman boys -- 11-13-07 === i guess 7pm === la web page has no time listed-- any1 know when the next bod meeting is scheduled--- any during the winter or is la on cruise control and the bod is hoping that we make it to spring or the bod doesn't care --so that's it or whatever!
if there is a winter meetin i'd like to know the date and time -- love attending -- it's my form of penance

yea - winter

right around the corner-- have a good winter -- see ya spring

spread the word!!!

yes the season is at an end == time to clean up the leaves this weekend -- soon shut down for the rest of the year-- but



i will continuously check the blog for any comments or messages



i hope that next season that more people will check out this blog and contribute with their comments or join the contributors list and be able to directly post their thoughts-- all they have to do is email and i'll add them to the contributors lists -- the more participate the better it will be for all -- i'm sure others have opinions and thoughts about the la community and i hope they come forward -- spread the word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



perhaps some of the things i brought will get some attention by the bod and manangement -- but i wouldn't bet on it!!!!



well next season i'll be back as sure as spring will arrive

octoberfest

• nice - good food -- pork was excellent and the veggies were perfect -- lots of people -- dancing to great dj -- every1 seemed to have a nice time
• AGAIN -- THE PEOPLE RUNNING THIS AFFAIR DID A GREAT JOB -- YOU SURE COULD TELL BECAUSE THEY WERE RUNNING AROUND TRYING TO GET EVERY1 SEATED AND FEED -- THEY DESERVE A REAL PAT ON THE BACK
• THANK YOU AGAIN!!

cold cold cold

cold and rain ----- but it will be a good weekend -- i guarantee it - really!

dingman meetin

• meetin with dingman twnshp went fairy well -- really!
• twnshp witnesses were presented and they gave their assessment of the situation with both parties -- township engineer gave his personal opinions of the situation -- on cross exam by la attorney it was established that most all his observations were based on his personal experiences in his life -- no hard data or accepted standards were used by him to get to his opinions-- not much relevance to his testimony -
• next was the planning officer -- much better presentation by this individual -- starting off with the case bein that there are needs for both la asso. and the twnshp and that a plan should be developed to address both parties needs and concerns-- went well -- minimal cross by la attorney --
• next meetin set for early november
• not many la asso. members present but it was out of season so i guess that the best that one can expect

not cold

it was now it is not---a beauty today and appears they'll be several more thru the weekend--great early fall weather-- leaves turning colors - chippies racing around storing up 4 the colder weather -- ENJOY

leaves

yes leaves are beginning to turn and they're fallin --have to get out the leaf blower and start gathering them up

POINT OF INTEREST -- last year and this spring the community did not have leaf collection-- that's not good -- a lot of people find it an undue hardship to collect leaves and transport them down to the maint. wrhs. area -- some simply have not the ability to do this ( OLDER MEMBERS?) or don't have the stamina to accomplish this task -others just find it to be too great of a hassle- as a result leaves are left uncollected and this creates a unsightly appearance throughout the community not to mention that these accumulated leaves are a fire safety issue, health issue: breeding environment for insects including mosquitoes , flys and ticks--

it also fosters a bad habit that allows some members to ignore the tasks of maintaining their properties --

if everyone was encouraged to blow or rake leaves onto piles along the roads then be picked up on designated days in the fall and spring --

if the reason is that the community owned truck and/or blower is broken and to expensive to repair then contracting this function out would be an alternative approach and ultimately a less expensive function to accomplish

every small step that is taken by the asso. management and the bod to improve the appearance of la will ultimately lead to an overall improvement in the community appearance as a whole-- and improvements are needed -- so how about starting with the leaves????

comment reply

well i think you have some valid points -- as i see them

• the electrical service must be able to handle the increased demands that are inherent to today's electrical devices-- the advent of so much more electrical devices that has come on line is far greater than 30 or 40yrs. ago when this system was installed - it's like when everyone was lucky to have 1 phone per household -- now it has more like 1 in every room -- electrical devices and usage has increased tremendously
• water and sewer system services were also set up back at the same time as the electrical system and i'm sure neither are adequate for today's standards or even in compliance with the multitude of government regulations that govern these two services...low water pressure is evident every weekend in the summer so that means the system is inadequate -- what is questionable---- is it due to system shortfalls or mechanical problems--
• yes i think the township is more than aware of the problems in la and you're right --they don't want to allow expansion of services in la unless they're confident that these systems will support the expansion la is requesting -- the bod and management must have a more comprehensive and professional approach when they submit their case or they'll get no where with the dingman boys
• bod must consider that they need professional help with this task -- until they take this path i think they're chances are slim to none for success
• no i would not be interested in any position within la-- i think the current bod and management should be given a chance to work these things through-- with the application of some management principles and disciplines they could accomplish things -- let's hope for the sake of the la community.............

cold

very cold----wow

twnsp meetin

• new meeting on thursday 4 october at 7:oopm at the dingman township municipal building on fisher lane, milford

• the zoning statures that excludes 12 wide trailers is outdated and needs to be changed to allow these new trailers that are more the norm today -- it's important to this asso. to be able to have new stock added to the community and therefore begin to replace the stock that is getting rather old and obsolete-- it will increase the value of every ones investment here in la -- so if you can attend that would be helpful to all the asso
• the last meeting was well represented by la asso. members so let's hope it will be the same for this upcoming meeting

autumn leaves

" the falling leaves drift by my window

the autumn leaves of red and gold "

they are starting to turn and the colors are beautiful -- the next few weeks should be great!!

dingman meeting??

any1 know when the next meeting with dingman township is scheduled -- as the la world turns next episode -- give me a clue

doggies

what type dogs are those in your pictures-- chihuahua

perfect weekend

it was a beauty -- sunshine, really mild temperatures and crystal clear -- hope 4 more days like these!

relaxing in the sun!!!!

fishing

THE RULES ARE POSTED!!!!!

YOU BETTER NOT EAT THEM --i told you what the rules are!

awesome

the la top attraction has got 2 be the awesome trees -- the sun shining thru is just amazing-- the solitude, quietness and the shear abundance of so many views is one of the biggest asset of la--soon they will change colors and be more beautiful -- they are worth the trip to la----sorry my camera doesn't do them justice --

deck design & builder

excellent contractor -- he jus did a fairly large job 4 me-- moved an old door and reinstalled it in a brick wall - built a new concrete porch and roof-- really fine workmanship

lawn ornaments?

here's my nominees --- lawn ornaments or rusting trailers?

closing down

well northisland last season i didn't leave until January -- i hold out as long as possible -- goin 2 try it this year and with global warming i may be here till February - yeah and soon la will be ocean front property -- it really wasn't bad last fall and early winter -- if it wasn't 4 the water pipes freezing i would have stayed all winter or at least as long as there was no sno -- great place and i personally enjoy this place despite some of the more glaring problems that are evident

i hope that the bod and management will look at some of the problems i have highlighted since these problems are in abundance thru out la and should be addressed now before they negatively effect la == la slums -- many asso members and i mean many keep their properties in good to excellent shape and they should be commended -- it's unfair that others are allowed to let their properties deteriorate and negatively affect these good property owners -- i intend to continue to point out problems in the future and can only hope the bod and management will devise a method to address these deficiencies-- it benefits all when evey1 at la maintains their property and makes la an inviting, clean and safe community -- then every1 can be proud to be a la member --

have a good safe winter

what ah happened????

cold cold cold --that's it ==where did summer go - get your sno mobiles ready -- well not yet -- today was clear, sunny and rather nice here at la -- the leaves will soon start to change colors and that will be nice -- still bein here is better than the city == quiet and no smog can't beat that with a stick - where did that saying come from -- beats me -- later

new la welcome center

new ( re ) award program

i'm goin 2 start a new award program 4 la asso. members -- nominate your best for the following award:

MY WEED WACKER DOESN'T WORK AND MY RAKE IS BROKEN!

HERE ARE A FEW NOMINATIONS TO CONSIDER -- if u have any you want 2 post email them 2 me at lachiper@gmail.com

latin dance

well it was a real nice crowd 4 the latin dance on saturday evening -- lots of families were in attendance and every1 seemed to be enjoying themselves --- there should be more events like this -- there are plenty of weekends thruout the summer and theme dances could be held -- oldies - 60's - 70's even the 80's -- country -- square dancing -- special teen dances --the more forms of entertainment the better -- good job on the last two dance weekends -- thanks 2 all---

• i'm told octoberfest is saturday october 6th -- thanks for this info

request

request 4 deck help arrived in an email to me from a reader of the blog -- any1 can email me at lachipper@gmail.com

twnshp meet. news article

there was a good article in the news eagle newspaper on aug. 25 re the meeting with dingman township supervisors -- good coverage and looked good 4 la case-- can access at www.neagle.com and do a search for dingman township meeting -- if you want 2 read the entire article

request for help

New to the asso. and would like to add a deck can anyone recommend someone to help w/ design and installation?