MINNOWS

the minnows had an evening meet tonight and had a nice crowd cheering then on to victory over birchywood guppies -- lots of action--- you sure do see the the difference between the younger swimmers and the older ones with more experience and proficiency -- it is a great development program for youngsters and it is evident in these meets that the young ones try really hard and will be at the level of the older members quickly if they continue with the program here at la, at school and home-- this is a program that is well deserving of being supported and encouraged by the community---

others also need to be identified and supported to extend programs to other members children and teens--- some that come to mind are volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, mini baseball clinics, mini fooball clinics, water polo, canoe racing, kayak racing and other non traditional open water activities--- the expansion of activities that are relevant to today's young children and teens is important in that it gives these groups more interest in coming to la and in turn gets their parents in a more engaged role here at la-- right now meaningful activities are nonexistent outside of the minnows program -- that is not good for la -- the programs now offered are limited and not an inducement to come to la--- ceramics for kids ....yea or bingo for the seniors....keeps them out of trouble----bingo candy .....hmmm right after their dental cleaning-- and etc. --

this is 2009 and la needs to interest a new generation of families that have their own needs and aren't interested in what was done in 1970-- enuf 4 now----let me know if any1 has thoughts on this issue

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COMMENT REPLY

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "JUNK CARS":
This is something to inquire about at the next board meeting. Maybe those directly affected should send a letter or e-mail to Joe Birrell, the Community Compliance Officer and a paid LA employee, prior to the next meeting and request it be publically addressed. Those of us indirectly affected can then weigh in with our dissatisfaction on Aug 16th. I'm sure prospective buyers find the junk as unattractive as we do. Hopefully a new Community Mgr will start cleaning things up. We may have to be patient as the BOD has their hands full with interviewing and replacing the Community Mgr and working with the new attorney on the 12' wide issue. Two important subjects that also need to be addressed at the next meeting.

anon-- i think that there appeared to be some effort to get weeds cut early this spring with a reminder in each weekly flyer -- but that was dropped shortly after it ran a few weekends ergo before the majority of the summer members arrived -- there is no coordinated, consistent, concerted effort to remind members of their responsibilities through print media such as the weekly flyer, the web page or the quarterly adventurer publication to accomplish any particular effort to clean up their properties, remove unlicensed vehicles, remove tarps from trailers, clean up leaves from drainage swales -- it is a miss and hit effort that fails all the time because it is not in front of the members when they're here (weekly flyer), doesn't appear in the adventurer which every member gets (at a high cost to produce and deliver) and is filled with the same boiler plate messages year after year-- the adventurer is a perfect vehicle to set the qualty of life standards that are going to be expected from each member for any program that the bod wants to use to improve la-- a way to introduce a compliance procedures consisting of written notices for non compliance, warnings and finally the leveling of fines for noncompliance and the time frames for each stage of the compliance procedures-- after this type of procedure is executed there should be no member that would have a right to complain that he wasn't aware of the effort at achieving improvement throughout la-- this type of effort must be followed through by the la management team in a even, fair enforcement of the rules without any bias present in the enforcement effort if it is to be successful -- while it is labor intensive and some what expensive at the beginning it should lighten up considerably as it works its way through the members and they realize that the stated quality of life goals will be achieved--- as for those that don't respond positively then the bod should use enhanced, very costly fines and costly liens to get at the members and get them to comply or leave-- some people will find it more advantageous to get out voluntarily or get out by losing their property-- it isn't pleasant situation ... but these uncooperative members have no interest in la or the welfare of the community and should not be here

a little rough? i don't think so

ps-- i don't think the bod will exactly spend a lot of time vetting a new manager-- i think it will amount to a matter of good luck or bad luck and the la membership will have to live with the result -- the 12' wide issue i think is in the hands of new legal counsel-- if this attorney knows what he's doing he'll be up to speed quite fast and with minimal input from the la bod== no excuses are acceptable for not getting these two issues completed for the la members

email for la info@lakeadventure.net

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JUNK CARS

LA RV COMMUNITY IS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT FOR JUNK VEHICLES-

there are quite a few cars parked here at la that are not inspected, licensed or in running order -- there must be reason way la can't get these vehicle owners to get these vehicles out of here -- i don't what it is but you know if the rules do not cover this problem then they need to be modified to give the community association the authority to address this problem and remove these vehicles -- after all there are home owners associations all over the country that have all kinds of restrictive rules from what type of flower pots you can use or the type of color you can select to paint the exterior of your property -- there are many more and some of them may be crazy but they are out there and homeowners associations are able to enforce them -- la must begin to get into this problem of junk, inoperable vehicles, unlicensed vehicles, construction trailers and equipment, trailers with race cars and more that i haven't seen yet--

there is a junk vehicle at the lake shore with broken windows and florida plates that probably aren't current -- with the value of the lakefront properties what they are --i'd be complaining like hell to the bod for allowing this member to depress my property value and also complaining about the few that don't maintain their properties with mowing or weed control -- these are the prime properties of the community and the lakefront property owners have the most to protect in the value of those properties--

this is the same throughout the community-- a few are allowed to junk up the neighborhood-- and from what i see these same people do nothing to maintain their properties in any other way and probably aren't paying their dues -- these problems need to addressed by modifying the rules to get these people to comply or to get these people out of the community in a expedited manner-- the current method of waiting until the county sells the property at a sheriff sale is a very long drawn out process that take years and is unacceptable-- there must be a better more efficient manner to handle these absent, neglectful members who are devaluing every ones property-- the bod needs to address these problems and at the next open bod meeting the members should voice their concerns

polaroid led

i returned the polaroid led tv because it was did not work-- the clerk said he knew there were problems with this product but he didn't think it was that bad -- yea really-- oh well

picked up a sony -- works great

#175

SWIM MEET

NICE LOGO!

the big celebration -- la day is coming up next saturday -- so plan to attend

today there was a swim meet with the minnows -- big crowd and i must say those kids sure are competitive -- they really did well -- i don't know which club got the most points but it was really nice--- tonight the team had a tricky tray function and i guess they had a good turn out-- there is a lot of support for this activity and thats good for the community

weather has been excellent -- sunny and mild tempeatures with again no humidity -- it has been a great run of good weekends weather wise


#177

important and it's not crap

yes you should use scott tissue in your bathroom at la -- also avoid flushing wipes, personal napkins, babies diapers or condoms in the hoppers -- these cause blockages and are costly to unclog -- this is a very expensive cost for the community-- while scott may cost slightly more it is the right thing to do for your community

great day

sunny with nice temps -- no humidity --- heaven at la -- weekend looks good--
ice cream social tonight was a big success as usual -- can't beat the deal--
maintenance still working on the drainage culverts along the roads -- looks like they're doin a good job -- should take care of runoff for a while--

#178

MAD MEN RETURNS - THE BEST SHOW ON TV-- SUNDAY 10PM -- AMC

Review: 'Mad Men' will persuade you to stay tuned

By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY
For TV's most enticing trip to the past, the future is now.
Returning Sunday for a second season, Mad Men is riding a wave of publicity and praise, from Emmy nominations to Television Critics Association awards. With luck, that wave will wash a few more viewers over to AMC, where they'll discover the chilling brilliance of Matthew Weiner's creation: a show that reflects the present in a smoky '60s mirror.
Welcome aboard the bandwagon, but take note: You don't so much follow Mad Men as sink into it. Returning once again to the polished, slicked-back constraints of a New York advertising agency on the cusp of a massive cultural shift, the first two episodes are more focused on character, tone and atmosphere than in advancing the mechanics of the plot. It's like life itself: There are days when nothing seems to happen, and yet much is happening.
And at the center of it all is Jon Hamm's seductively intense Don Draper, a genius of persuasion who has persuaded all around him to accept a personal history invented out of whole cloth. He's quite literally the all-American self-made man, and as changing mores swirl around him, he's growing dissatisfied with the product.
The show opens with a jump in time to Valentine's Day 1962, as Jackie Kennedy gives a televised White House tour that — like so much in this show — is less lovely and sanguine than appearances would first reveal. There is no Camelot here, and none of the characters' lives have turned out quite as they had hoped.
The beauty and joy of Mad Men is the way it immerses us in a shimmering view of the early '60s, a seemingly well-ordered world fueled by cigarettes and alcohol, where men and women wear their clothes and hair like suits of armor, and look darn good doing so. We know it's a facade, of course, and one that is about to shatter under an assault of drugs, sex, race, rock 'n' roll and Vietnam. The genius of the writing and the acting is the way it reveals what we may have missed at the time: The cracks are already there.
Nowhere is that more obvious than in the portrayal and performances of the show's main female characters. There's Don's wife, Betty (January Jones, stunningly beautiful in a Valentine's dress), who traded modeling for marriage and has begun to question the bargain she made. There's Joan (Christina Hendricks), the steely, sexy secretary driven by the realization that her position is perilous. And there's Peggy (Elisabeth Moss), so determined to rise from secretary to one of the ad boys that she's hiding a baby from everyone — including, it seems, from herself.
Catch Mad Men now, and you have the happy experience of jumping into a show at the height of its powers and confidence. Terrifically acted and gorgeously produced, this is a show that's both funny and frightening, that can simultaneously make you miss the '60s and feel blessed that they're gone. If it were an ad for scripted TV, it would persuade you to invest.
If this is the future of TV, the future's looking good.

Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at 84

i thought hers was one of the most enjoyable characters on television

RAIN, THUNDER, LIGHTNING, WIND

we had it all overnite-- it was at times a little wild -- hopefully no one at la had any damages - didn't hear of any -- the lake was really brown with muddy runoff -- no one swimming in there today -- the maintenance department was out with heavy equipment working on cleaning up drainage swales --saw them along the roads-- i'm sure they were busy today with other problems from the storms-- problems always come up

#179

BEARS

ARTICLE TODAY IN THE MORNING CALL CONCERNS FEEDING BEARS -- OR YOU SHOULD NOT -- CLICK LINK FOR THE COMPLETE ARTICLE

Backyards serving up buffets for black bears

You know the scraps of food you toss to the squirrels or the sunflower seeds you dish out for the birds?Consider them bear bait.Backyards in suburbia offer a smorgasbord of dining options and are an alluring destination for the seasonal influx of young Pennsylvania black bears ousted from their mothers' dens.................

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_3bears.6516896jul24,0,2720274.story

BACK -- NOT 2 SOON 4 ME !

oh it was HOT HOT HOTTER at home sunday thru tuesday -- i thought i'd died and gone to hell -- heat and unbearable humidity -- i had enuf and now i'm back at la -- it may get hot at la but it never is that humid ---
raining cats and dogs tonight with lots of rolling thunder and lightning -- but it looks like they must of had some rain while i was gone because the deck plants were it great shape--- lucky on that one

brought up a new tv and hooked it up tonight -- it doesn't work -- now i have to return it -- jus my luck-- oh well back to the store -- it's a polaroid -- hmmmm -- can't make cameras and it looks like they can't make tvs either--- time for a sony

CONSERVATION

AT THE OPEN BOD MEETING THERE WAS A COMMENT ABOUT EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND THAT SOME PEOPLE EXCEED THE COMMUNITY RULES -- WELL FIRST OF ALL THE COMMUNITY RULE IS NOT REALISTIC. THE LIGHTING STANDARDS TODAY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SAFETY AND SECURITY AS WELL AS CONVENIENCE. THESE ISSUES ARE LEGITIMATE AND CAN VARY FROM ONE PERSON TO THE NEXT. THIS COULD ACCOUNT FOR VARIATIONS IN LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ===

--- BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY IS THAT EVERYONE COULD SAVE ENERGY AND REDUCE USAGE BY USING THE NEW CFI BULBS. FEW IF ANY DO BECAUSE OF THE PRICE INVOLVED. CFI BULBS ARE AT LEAST 10 TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN INCANDESCENT BULBS. MANY JUST REFUSE TO SPEND THE MONEY FOR CFI. I HAVE 9 INTERIOR LIGHTS IN MY TRAILER AND THEY ARE ALL CFI BULBS. THE ONLY INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT AREN'T CFI ARE THE REFRIGERATOR LIGHT, STOVE HOOD LIGHT WHICH HAVE INCANDESCENT BULBS AND AND THE SINK COUNTER LIGHTS WHICH ARE HALOGEN LIGHTING. EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS HALOGEN LIGHTS.

ANOTHER PLACE TO REDUCE USAGE IS TO STOP WATER LEAKS AND CONSERVE WATER. I INSTALLED A LOW VOLUMNE FLUSH HOPPER. THESE GREATLY REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WATER THAT IS USED FOR TOILETS, THE PRICE IS NOW DOWN TO LESS THAN A HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A NEW TOILET AND ARE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE. WATER SUPPLY HOSES THAT LEAK AT THE CONNECTIONS USUALLY NEED A NEW WASHER WHICH COSTS PENNIES. MAYBE A NEW HOSE IS REQUIRED. A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE BUT SHOULD LAST FOR YEARS IF YOU MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY. LEAKING WATER SUPPLY LINES AND LEAKING FAUCETS SHOULD BE REPAIRED. THE WATER USAGE COST LA COMMUNITY BIG BUCKS IN THAT WE PAY FOR THE SYSTEM TO SUPPLY WATER AND THE SYSTEM TO TREAT SEWAGE. THE MORE WE PUMP OUT AND THE MORE WE HAVE TO TREAT ADDS UP TO A LARGE COST TO THE MEMBERSHIP.

SO CONSERVATION IN ELECTRIC USAGE AND WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES WILL GO A LONG WAY TO KEEP THESE COSTS UNDER CONTROL AND THEN YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A MEMBER HAVING AN EXTRA BULB THE ONE OR TWO WEEKS OF THE YEAR THAT HE'S HERE AT LA.

I'VE NOTICED THAT MOST OF THESE COMPLAINTS COME FROM THE NESTERS WHO ARE HERE MOST OF THE YEAR ( WINK -- WINK) AND USE MORE SERVICES THAN ANYONE ELSE. THEY SURELY SHOULD BE THE LAST TO COMPLAIN!

More golf carts leaving greens

USA TODAY HAS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE REGARDING THE RESURGENCE IN THE USE OF GOLF CARTS AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RUN AROUND JOBS-- click on the link for the full article

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-07-20-golf-carts_N.htm

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TRAINING CAMP -- BETHLEHEM

THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY EVENT THAT'S FREE -- TEENS AND KIDS LOVE THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TRAINING CAMP -- COME EARLY BECAUSE IT IS VERY BUSY

Training Camp

Lehigh University in Bethlehem will be the home of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2008 training camp for the 13th year.Rookies and selected veterans will report to training camp on July 21. The first practice is set for July 22 and the remainder of the team is due into camp on July 24.Camp will run for three weeks before breaking on Aug. 13, a day before the preseason home opener against Carolina on Aug. 14. Philadelphia opens the preseason on Aug. 8 at Pittsburgh.Below is the complete training camp schedule with practice times and autograph schedule (the positions signing on each day are in bold). All practices are open unless noted. Autographs take place following the morning practice. Please note that the autograph schedule is subject to change

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/TrainingCamp.html

PS--- THIS IS ONLY 90 MINUTES FROM LA -- EASY DAY TRIP!

COMPILING LISTS

I'M COMPILING LISTS OF LOCAL ATTRACTIONS THAT WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO LA COMMUNITY MEMBERS-- places to visit while on your trip to la -- send them with your comments to lachipper@gmail.com

i have a few and hope others will add to the list:

• restaurants
• Alpine Wurst & Meat House & Restaurant Inc -- rr6, honesdale, pa (570) 253-5899
• antiques
• Castle Antiques & Reproduction(570) 226-8550 www.castleantiques.com
  230 Welwood Ave, Hawley, PA 18428

HOT AS -------------!!!!!!!!

yes it is -- i had to come home today and as i was crossing bridge near my house the temperature on a display board read 99' -- i got to my parking lot opened my truck door and i thought i was in hell -- it was unbearable heat and stifling humidity-- you couldn't breath -- i was ready to head back up to la-- but i can't - i'm stuck here for the next couple of days -- oh my--

yes it gets hot at la but you don't have this smothering humidity--- oh it's goin to be a long hard stay---i guess the nyc members have the same problem -- all cities here on the east coast are the same anymore

#183

BOD

KUDOS TO THE BOD !

BOD MEETING SATURDAY AT 11 AM

WELL TOM'W IS THE FIRST MEETING WITH THE NEW MAKEUP OF THE BOARD-- I'M LOOKING FOR COMMENTS ON

• 12' WIDE ISSUE -- LAWYER UPDATE -- OTHERWISE KNOWN AS COMEDY HOUR
• NUMBER OF DEFAULTING MEMBERS AND DUES IN LIGHT OF ECONOMIC TIMES
• CONSIDERATION TO EMPLOY OUTSIDE COLLECTION AGENCY FOR DELINQUENT DUES
• PROGRESS ON TURNING VACANT LOTS INTO PAYING POSITIONS
• QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES -- DERELICT PROPERTIES, WEEDS, DEBRIS, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE STORAGE
• FINANCIAL REPORT
• PROGRESS ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-- W&S -- ELECTRICS

THIS IS A CHANCE TO HEAR WHAT THIS NEW BOARD MAKEUP HAS TO OFFER-- AFTER THIS MEETING THERE WILL BE ONE MORE IN AUGUST--

MORE PEOPLE NEED TO ATTEND THESE OPEN BOARD MEETINGS-- THEY NEED TO SHOW AN INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND SHOWING UP AT THESE MEETINGS WILL ACCOMPLISH THAT-- HOPE FOR A GOOD TURNOUT!

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Anonymous said...
Hi there Chipper, I'm so glad I found this blog, perhaps now, I can get some answers. Why is it that none of the links to LA rules and regulations work? (And there are quite a few)I find that odd.How long are you able to stay at LA in one clip? 2 months, 4 months?Are you allowed to have two dogs?I am in the process of negotiating a deal for a LA purchase and I feel that these answers are being avoided.Whats up with this?Thanks! Nice blog btw
July 18, 2008 6:39 PM
[Photo]HOT !
posted by chipper at 2:38 PM on Jul 18, 2008

anon:-- thanks for the nice comment -- links on the la web site? don't know since i have nothing to do with the la web page-- but i can say that there are always problems when you have a web site and it is always good to know about them when they occur -- perhaps you could email them about the links-- i know i appreciate when someone lets me know about problems with my blog-- i have 3 dogs-- 1 is 16yo and she's on her last round so soon i'll have 2 --- 8yo and 4yo -- all minpins-- 2 will be enough for me -- some people have 3 put i don't know anyone with more than that-- i stay up from early spring through the early winter -- i only live 70 mi from la so it's easy to get here-- others stay into the winter -- the rules say you can't establish residence at la-- whatever that means?????-- wide interpretation there ???? -- la is a great place -- i only discovered it 2 years ago -- my parents were here for about 25+ years and i never visited -- then i came up and liked what i saw and bought my own place -- i'm retired and it gives me a good place to get out of the city-- i'm sure you'll enjoy it -- any other questions let me know -- chipper


PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am --Plan 2 meet the new bod!

HOT !

HOT !

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "firefox comment":
Yes i can view other google blogs on firefox. It is just your site that it crashes as soon as i get to it. Sometimes i can view it for a few seconds then it will freeze. I am pc savy and others have to be having the issue. I have looked for a patch or an update to reslove the issue but none available at this time.

anon: thanks for the info -- i just started using firefox recently and i haven't had much experience with this browser -- did you say it works with ie and aol and msn? -- if so i'll discontinue using firefox so as not to cause any problems -- let me know -- chipper

nice today

OHHHH NOOOOO MR. BILL I'VE MELTED IN THE HEAT!

real good today -- hot but not excessive thanks to the rain about 4pm -- tomorrow may be hotter and not any rain to cool down-- weekend looks great at la -- sure have had a great run with the weather -- in fact i've been waiting for a few days of rain so i can go home and do some work-- on well it looks like the work will have to wait

PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am --Plan 2 meet the new bod!

THR DARK KNIGHT

THIS FILM BELONGS TO HEATH LEDGER - A STUNNING PERFORMANCE AS THE JOKER-- THIS SHOULD GET HIM HIS ACADEMY AWARD WHICH HE DIDN'T GET FOR THE BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE IN BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN -- THIS MAN WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE GREAT FILM ACTORS HAD HE LIVED -- THE DARK KNIGHT IS HIS FILM AND IT WILL BE A MONSTER HIT!

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE USA TODAY REVIEW:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2008-07-16-dark-knight-review_N.htm

MAMMA MIA -- A HIT !

THE FILM GETS A VERY NICE REVIEW IN USA TODAY -- SORT OF SURPRISING SINCE SO MANY MUSICALS SELDOM GET ON FILM SUCCESSFULLY -- LOOKS LIKE A TREAT WITH MERYL STREEP--- HERE IS A LINK TO THE REVIEW

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2008-07-16-mamma-mia_N.htm

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "WHEW MR. BILL !":
Something on your blog crashes firefox web browser. On any PC i have used the site crashes. It works fine with The internet explorer but firefox is a very big browser.
Heads Up Chipper

anon-- i have no problem with ie or firefox on my computer -- everythng works well -- i wonder if anyone else is having problems if they use firefox? -- have you gone to other blogs and seen it they work with firefox on your computer? let me know

WHEW MR. BILL !

it was really hot today mr. bill -- but the pool at la was great

gets any hotter i may melt away!

#187

OHHHH MR. BILL!

OHHHH NOOOO MR. BILL! IT IS REALLY GETTING HOT! HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE CITY AND GO UP TO LA


I'LL START PACKING NOW!

#188

PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am --meet the new bod!

GENERATION KILL

GENERATION KILL was on HBO last evening and will be continued for 8 more episodes -- this is sobering and complex story, about the Iraq war. it should be seen --even though at times that it is difficult to watch and i suspect will get more difficult as the story line progresses this is an important mini series that will weigh heavily on any person that has a family member serving in the military--many do--below is a link to Sunday morning call review -- try to watch it

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a3_5genkill_review.6494905jul13,0,6972219.story

AD RESPONSE

POSITIVE RESPONSE FROM AN AD THAT IS POSTED ON THE BLOG:


hi you posted my trailer for me from an ad i put on craigslist. i got 3 lookers from it but no offers yet except someone who wanted to rent it. i just reposted the ad on craigslist all the same but lowered the price to 27,500. i was wondering if there was a way to just put an add on to your website about the new price if so thanks - - - - - -


IF YOU WANT TO POST AN AD SEND ME AN EMAIL AT lachipper@gmail.com

PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am -- i'll save u a seat!

today's cartoon

i love it!

#190

off & running

great start to a perfect weekend at la

PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am -- see ya!

#191


did u really think that was the bod?

WEEKEND HERE - WHERE R U ?

really a nice week at la -- weather was very comfortable, just a few showers that barely wet the deck-- quite a few people here through the week -- lots of kids and dogs with grandpop and grandmom -- pool was really nice, not to crowded-- now the weekend -- looks like the weekend will continue with the great weather and more people arriving by the hour -- la will have another picture perfect weekend-- if your not doin anything come un down!
# 192

PS: open bod meeting next saturday 7.19.08 at 11:00 am -- y'all invited

upcoming movies

MAMMA MIA--- meryl streep and pierce brosnan + musical = hard sell -- will be on dvd within a month


THE DARK KIGHT -- batman with christian bale and heath ledger -- looks dark but will be a monster -- heath ledger's last film before his death -- reviews for ledger are great

#193

TRAILER DONATIONS

YOU CAN DONATE YOUR TRAILER TO CHARITY-- WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN -- THERE ARE SEVERAL CHARITIES THAT ACCEPT DONATED RV TRAILERS ---- everyone from the easter seals to the salvation army have programs that will accept donated rvs and vehicles--I'M LISTING THEM HERE SO YOU CAN CHECK OUT THEIR WEB PAGES -- IT IS A WAY TO DISCARD AN OLD TRAILER and not have to pay to have it towed AND RECEIVE A POSSIBLE TAX DEDUCTION -- I WOULD GUESS THAT THE DEDUCTION YOU CAN CLAIM IS MORE THAN MOST OLD TRAILERS ARE WORTH--CHECK IT OUT

• http://www.donate-car-for-charity.com/?gclid=

• http://www.familycare.org/car_donation/rv_donation.htm

• http://www.carangel.com/donate-rv-donations-trailer.html

• http://www.vehicledonation.com/
  

copy and paste the above web addresses to go to their sites

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anonymous has left a new comment on your post "comment reply":

When you went to the township meetings the end of '07 what was holding up the approval of 12' wides? Did the attorney have her act together and present a good case?

anon: the first meeting seemed to leave a lot to be desired-- i didn't think the la attorney fully understood the la position and didn't display a strong grasp on the facts pertaining to the la situation-- the second meeting she was able to counter the credibility of one of the township expert witnesses-- the other witness was unchallengeable---i would not have been satisfied with the attorney's performance if i was paying the bill----

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nonymous has left a new comment on your post "RESPONSE TO COMMENT":

I purchased a site at LA last Summer and now we find ourselves needing to sell what we bought due to medical reasons. We're looking at buying another site that doesn't require as much landscaping and one that is "move-in" ready. So...here are some opinions that I've formed recently. I think the Association needs to make it more convenient for property owners to sell their sites. I think when a list of properties is provided for re-slae at the office, an address should be provided. Someone who is unfamiliar with LA could drive around all day and only find 2-3 properties that are for sale. I also think that property owners should be permitted to put 1 For Sale sign on their propery with contact information. Perhaps if we made it easier for folks to sell their property, rather than going through the agent on site, there may be less of what appear to be abandoned properties, i.e. rusted out trailers that are clearly abandoned. The lack of property maintenance requirements and enforcement of any kind of rules concerning the up-keep of property is my primary concern. Failing to enforce rules concerning standards and conditions only lowers the value of everyone elses property. Do a Google search on deeded rv lots and look at the prices - some of them are astronomical. Now, I'm happy that LA doesn't fall into the astronomical range, however, I would like to think that I'. making an investment that will grow in value over time. Lack of maintenance and lack of enforcing rules concerning maintenance will not make it possible for anyone's property to increase in value, or in many instances even MAINTAIN value. I certainly hope that the Board of Directors takes a closer look at both of the issues I've cited on this blog and addresses them in the future.


anon: i agree that their are distressed and derelict properties and they do undercut the value of your property-- an approach is necessary to get people engaged in la and get them to take care of their properties or make it easier for people to sell properties that they no longer have an interest in using or maintaining--the la web page should have a listing of properties for sale-- other communities offer this service with the ability to add the slide show feature to display pictures of the properties and a description of the property-- i strongly believe the resale procedure is hampered by the association with the on site realtor-- he has a situation here at la that strongly favors him and is not beneficial to the property owner or the la community as a whole-- this realtor should not have the advantages that he has and the support he gets from the la management -- he has office space on site, he is prominently featured in the la web site and he is always in the la bulletin and flyers-- if he is not paying fair market value for these benefits then the finance committee should review this relationship and sever it...... or get it on a more fair financial footing-- making this issue transparent would go a long way to reassuring the members that the resale procedure is fair and is beneficial for la members-- right now i don't think many people feel that is the case....for sale signs are probably restricted for the same reason -- realtor doesn't want them

another issue is that la has few if any contractors that do property maintenance work--- again i believe that this is because the la management favor a few and blocks others from working at la--last year i called a half dozen plumbers to do a job and i got the same answer from almost all of them -- they don't do work at la---that isn't good for the community when you are limited to a few contractors that have a stranglehold on the community and others won't come here to work--that's bad for all of us

COSTA FAMILY FUN PARK

COSTA'S NOW HAS NEW WATER SLIDES -- I PASSED TODAY AND THEY ARE REALLY HIGH-- LOOKS LIKE A REAL NEAT ADDITION TO THIS FAMILY ATTRACTION-- CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR A LINK TO THEIR WEB PAGE

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Minutes from May's meeting haven't been published, not a good start for the new Board. Many can't make it to the meetings and rely on this information. Still nothing on the 12' wide issue and it's now over five months for the attorney to schedule a meeting with the township. It will be harder and harder to attract new members if we can't improve the housing situation. Thought an attorney was going to send out letters threatning a property lien for unpaid dues. I can't make the meeting, is someone able to bring these issues up? We may have a complaint here and there but overall there are many community improvements going on and our dues are put to good use. Nice to see kids running around enjoying the facilities, the pool looks great. Entertainment committee is doing a nice job.

anon: yes yes yes and yes and maybe-- i'll also be interested in the 12' wide ststus-- and the attorney status-- maybe we'll get a better feel for how things are goin with the new board-- this will be their chance to show the membership which direction they are taking on the 12' wide issue and yes i agree -- i went to 2 meetings in the latter part of '07 and one that was canceled the day of the meeting by the attorneys -- not a public meeting since then -- it now is about 9 months since the last public meeting--(this is known as real progress in legal terms????) BUT let's give this new board a chance to show us what progress they have made in this matter and then we'll have another shot at them at the 16 august meeting if we're not satisfied --- i wonder how many others have an opinion on this matter and why don't they comment?? i know i'd like to hear the pro or con opinions from other members -- hopefully i'll hear from some of them -- chipper

ps-- yes i must say that i think the activities schedules have been enhanced this season and the response from the members attending the functions indicates that many are taking advantage of the additional programs -- that's good for all -- ENGAGEMENT OF LA MEMBERS is paramount to the welfare of the community and if more needs to be done with financial support for the activities schedules it should be taken under consideration by the budget committee -- you do not lose money on activities when the membership supports the activities--it's money well invested in the future of the community

great store

GOOD RAINY DAY TRIP:
awesome agway store -- has jus about anything -- a little far (20mi) but worth the trip-- along the way on rt.6 between hawley and honesdale is pj garden center -- they have a large selection of large wind mobiles == some of these may chase away the geese on the lakefront properties-- also in honesdale area is a walmart and home depot as well as a shopping center and a multiplex cinema

HONESDALE IS THE MAJOR METRO AREA AROUND HERE! YEA!

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SANDS BETHLEHEM CASINO TOPPING OFF!

the bethlehem sands casino had their topping off ceremony -- just 1 year till they open - they are designing and building this complex at the same time-- they are really flying along -- never seen anything like this project == click on the title for a link to today's newspaper article on the casino

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4th of july!

a hugh success -- la had nice crowds with all activities really crowded-- the pool was jumping all day, tonight the miniature golf was busy -- that's the most people i ever saw there-today were curbside yard sales all over the community- bingo games tonight were well attended -- i played a few games even though i know next to nothing about bingo, thanks for the women at the table they guided me through --- no wins but close-- i think that's why people play = get close-- last night's hay rides were overflowing and the kids love the road bumps--the 2... yes count them 2 dances were crowded --- so i think this must be a really close to record weekend for la --- it again is important that more people attend the activity functions the more engaged the members are in la-- over the weekend a lot of cleaning up was occurring throughout the community and the dumpsters were overflowing-- the place is looking pretty good with many but not all with the lots trimmed and raked up-- in fact several on my street were cleaned up for the first time in at least two years-- maybe new owners or maybe just the emphasis to encourage people to come to la for a great weekend-- hopefully this participation will continue

ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT LA

yea it was an awesome day at la -- sun and great temps - pool was full and everyone was out in full force -- 2 dances and a texas holdem poker tournament games -- had a great time at the poker game -- ran on for 4 hours -- i made it to #5 -- not bad for me -- quite a few people there -- hope they have more of these tournaments-- turning into a record weekend at la

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "RESPONSE TO COMMENT":
Rule #1 in Business - if you aren't always attracting new customers, you may as well throw in the cards and call it quits! From mom and pop stores to major corporations, do you think they get to a point and say "OK thats enough, we don't need any new customers, we're satisfied with what we have. Hell no. When Mc'Donalds created the Big Mac, did they say "Ok thats it we can live off this forever". No way, now you can get salads, grilled chicken sandwiches, and apples to mention a few. They keep their staple items but they are always trying something new to appeal to new customers. Chipper you are right, we need to appeal to 2008 families otherwise we will turn into a rundown RV slum, as you stated. I'm about as happy about the increase in dues as anyone else, however I understand that if we want to improve while paying off debt, our association needs more money, and dues is our main source of income. I would like to see the association issue warnings for violations, like not upkeeping your lot and then following up with a summons, which could turn into a lien if unpaid so that if the property sells, LACA would still be able to collect their money upon the sale. OK maybe that's going too far, but I think if a few summons' were issued in honor of upkeeping your lot the community would quickly benefit, and look a lot better. Maybe they could hold your passes until all outstanding summons' are paid in full(maybe this is done already-not sure). Just a couple of suggestions, in case the board is reading this! I have more suggestions if anyone is interested by the way. Have a great July 4th weekend and see you at the pool!


anon-- i couldn't agree with you more--- la is a good community but it is in trouble financially with the heavy debt load they carry for the mandated upgrades of the water and sewer system--and quite frankly they aren't anywhere done with system upgrades - as soon as they feel they are there-- OH NO !-----the goalpost will be moved and more work will need to be done to maintain compliance-- it called progress with environmental concerns and requirements-- the w&s liability will be a financial drain on this community for the foreseeable future and beyond----
and they have others issues of compliance in other areas of the facilities services and they will at some time come up and need to be addressed---

la must start to maximize this communities assets and start saving money to lessen the need to raise dues everytime a situation arises (like our currrent financial situation with the us economy)and needs money thrown at it-- it needs to become a community that is anchored in 2008 and appeal to new members-- that means new attitude adjustments in how la is managed, programs presented, and to move off of a 3 month season and become a YEAR ROUND, 4 SEASON community-- they need to get all properties into a paying situation -- empty lots and nonproductive ($) lots are death to a community--

members need to be engaged in their community -- now they are not --

• only 600+ members out of 2000 vote for the bod
• properties are not maintained
• dues are in default
• housing stock is aging and not being replaced (30 years is the limit on trailer life span)

engaged members will reverse the problems listed above

current la management must start to move in a new direction -- and they do have quite a few options to start moving in that direction and

the members that currently follow what is happening in the affairs of the community must become more vocal and express their concerns, objections, complaints, and demand and hold la management to goals that enhance the interests of the whole community

we'll see what happens at the next open bod meeting on 19 july -- lots of issues still out there and the new makeup of the bod will be on display-- watch for what they say!----chipper

WOW! A REAL BLAST!

I COULDN'T EAT ANOTHER ICE CREAM EVEN IF I WANTED TOO!

LA IS PACKED WITH PEOPLE-- THEY ARE EVERYWHERE -- THE POOL WAS BUSY EVEN WITH THE OVERCAST SKY -- AND THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL WAS MOBBED WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE -- THE SERVERS SURE GOT A WORK OUT TONIGHT - THEY DID A GREAT JOB-- IT LOOKS LIKE LA MAY BE IN FOR A RECORD SEASON IF THIS 4TH IS ANY INDICATION-- THAT'S GOOD -- HAPPY PEOPLE ARE HAPPY LA MEMBERS-- GOOD FOR EVERYONE!

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "comment reply":
Chipper looks like LA employees who may i add we the owners pay their salary have come to troll on your blog. This site is great for the owners like myself and you may in the future have to goto a chat site so all have to log in to view the site and you can view the IP from each user. Happy 4th chipper and to all

Anon: i welcome every1 who reads the blog -- no prohibition on la employees-- they need religion too -- chipper

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "LA MANAGEMENT FALLING ASLEEP?":
You have no right to take pictures of other peoples property. Do you get their permission to post their belongings?

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "bod meeting rants":
And it wasnt put up in the sixties.. get your facts straight before you post.

anon: thanks 4 your comments -- it is good to hear from anyone who reads the blog and in the future i hope to hear from you and anyone else who may want to comment -- chipper

to send your comments email me at lachipper@gmail.com

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

the big weekend

is here and many members will be visiting la for the long weekend and some through next week will find a lot of activities scheduled for the members--you can take advantage of this wide assortment of activities for every member of the family --- enjoy

other extra activities and events are happening in the region and less than a 2 hour drive from la -- these offer good opportunities for a day trip and to get in something extra for the family -- i have listed these events on the right column of this blog-- each is linked to the event web page by clicking on the event logo-- this will bring up the event and let you review what they have to offer you and your family

my events are the one that i know about and i'm sure there are others in the region that could be listed -- anyone wanting to list an event or comment on their experiences with an event can email me at lachipper@gmail.com and i will publish them

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

happy canada day dave!

4th almost here!!

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the 4th is just around the corner

we're goin to la this weekend and i don't want to hear any more about sesame place

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