new indoor water park

SPLIT ROCK RESORT HAS OPENED A NEW INDOOR WATER PARK --- REAL GOOD FUN FOR THE FAMILY AND A GREAT TRIP DURING THE COLD WINTER -- CHECK IT OUT

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Lack of information breeds rumors. LA has a website and they (BOD) refuse to put any relevant information on it. If the BOD didn't operate in a vacuum the rumors wouldn't have a chance to start. A management company is one so called rumor; given the lack of information sharing there may be a few more rumors in the pipeline. Where are the Aug and Sept meeting minutes? Why no info on the 12' wide ordinance? Why no updates on the manager job opening? Why nothing about the snow storm damage? I agree regarding opening the club house to stranded property owners. This was an emergency and the management response fell far short. Why didn't the Compliance Officer (who I think is acting PM) or Maintenance Supv step up and help these people? Did any of the board members contact these managers to see if there were any problems and how they could help or did the managers call any of the board members regarding opening the club house? The BOD has left us in the lurch and chaos is starting to take hold. If this was Jan or Feb I could almost understand the lack of support but this is October so there should have been a reasonable complement of staff to help owners without power and water. A PM would have been on site and able to make some decisions. Perhaps a PM who lives on site is a good idea. If the BOD can't find adequate candidates they then need to reassess either the salary, the requirements or both. The new BOD has been operating for about six months and all they've done that I've heard about (I reiterate - that I've heard about) is terminate the PM and attorney. Certainly in the past six months something other then routine BOD and budget meetings has transpired that we're entitled to hear about. If not then the BOD isn't doing its job and we need to make a change next election.

anon-- your right on on all points--- it has been a neglectful relationship between this bod and the members -- they did take 2 major problems by the horns earlier this year by removing the manager and attorney but they obviously had no plan after that action-- not good ---the park is on auto pilot and when things go wrong they have no one in charge or for that matter to blame -- bad position for a bod member to be in-- some bod members are trying to do the best thing for the members and the community but the unfortunate thing is they are indistinguishable from each other -- the community members aren't able to determine which of the bod members are good and which are bums-- they're all getting painted with the same brush and right now that paint job is not good -- those bod members that truly want to do what's best for the community had better start taking control of the bod or you're right some will be held accountable at election time whether it's justifiable or not--- let's see what happens

WIDE SPREAD DAMAGE !

i drove around la today and there is a lot of damage -- many branches down, some trees down but i didn't see many on roofs-- just a few-- anyone who left the canvas up on their gazebos, screen rooms, or awning are in the worst shape-- all are down and the screen walls are bent and collapsed-- they are totally destroyed

i just finished clearing a path to the door through the remnants of my screen house -- i can't take it down and clean it up until my insurance company sends someone to look at the damage -- i took pictures and are sending them to the insurance company and hope that will satisfy them and maybe by next weekend i can finish cleaning up the mess

so i think a lot of the community members will have a lot of work to do to get their places back into shape--- good luck!!!

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security service

i have to say i appreciated that la security services called me this morning to inform me that i had sustained damage at my site -- thank you for your consideration and a job well done -- chipper

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The bod of la has never discussed the hiring of managment company nor has it ever been our intentions to hire one .This is just rumors by people who believe anything they hear

IMPORTANT OBSERVATION !!!!

Please post this anonymously:

Attached are some photos we took of the snow Tuesday morning. A lot of tree limbs (and even some trees) came down Tuesday night. Most opened awnings and screen houses that still had the roof on have been damaged or destroyed because of the heavy wet snow and the high winds that night.

Power and water was off from Tuesday 4 AM until Wednesday around 1:15 PM (except for a short period of about one and a half hours Tuesday afternoon). It's unfortunate that the management of LA has no emergency contingency plans for times like this. We were not alone up here. We drove through less than one-fourth of the park on Monday night and saw at least six occupied trailers. So there could have possibly been 20 or more property owners and families here during this storm. I don't think anyone of us here expected the severity of it. It was 38 degrees in our trailer Tuesday night. There was no place to go. We called at least a half dozen hotels, motels and inns and all had no vacancies. Interstate 84 was closed late Tuesday afternoon/early evening in both directions due to downed power lines. Of course there was no one in the administration office Tuesday (I don't think they were in Wednesday either) and Security is limited in what they are allowed to do. Someone should have been available to make a decision to help provide us with some kind of shelter -- how about opening the club house, using that big fireplace, and setting up a kerosene heater (they have one in the guard house)?

ANON - I AGREE -- I HAVE HEARD FROM SOME OF THE PEOPLE HERE AT LA AND THOSE TRYING TO REACH THE LA OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS AND GOT THE SAME STORY AND THE CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY YOU -- I DON'T BELIEVE THAT LA HAS CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD--- THERE IS NO REASON THAT MEMBERS ARE ON THEIR OWN WHEN THEY'RE AT LA WITH A SITUATION LIKE THIS -- THEY ALSO HAVE NO PLAN TO HANDLE THE MEMBERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION OR HELP WHEN THEY CALL FROM THEIR HOMES TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AT LA --
THIS COMMUNITY IS NOT BEING MANAGED AND THE BOD CONTINUES TO SHOW THEIR INEPTUDE IN ANY THING THAT SURROUNDS THE MANAGEMENT PROBLEM-- THE BOD IS UNABLE TO SETTLE ON A MANAGER-- I INTERVIEWED FOR THIS POSITION AND THE MEETING WAS NOT VERY GOOD -- THE LEAD MEMBER OF THE BOD SHOWED COMPLETE DISDAIN FOR ME OR THE PROCESS AND I'M SURE THAT THIS IS HIS ARROGANT ATTITUDE HE DISPLAYS AT ALL THE INTERVIEWS THAT THE BOD CONDUCTS FOR THIS POSITION-- THE WAY THIS IS GOING I SUSPECT THAT THE CHANCES THAT LA WILL GET A QUALIFIED, CAPABLE MANAGER FOR THE MEMBERS ARE SLIM TO NONE-- SO YOUR CONCERNS ARE IMPORTANT BUT I DON'T SEE THAT MUCH WILL BE DONE TO ADDRESS THEM IN THE SHORT TERM OR MAYBE EVEN IN THE LONG TERM

Ps--thanks 4 pics

#81

WORLD CHAMPIONS

#82

Welcome to the Maureen in Sedona Arizona and the Grand Canyon Web Site

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OH NO ! MR. BILL !!!!!

LA IS BURIED IN HEAVY SNOWFALL (really only 6" but a heavy snow)-- NO ELECTRIC AND NO WATER AS PER THE SECURITY GUARD AT 6:30 TONIGHT-- WHAT IS THIS ---- THIS IS ONLY OCTOBER NOT NOVEMBER -- OH WELL I GUESS THE NEED FOR A MANAGER JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE IMPORTANT--- maybe i'll try again since the first interview went to hell in a hand bag and now they are probably more interested in getting someone on board -- have to think about that!!!!

#83

ps--- philly game tom'w night after obama special -- all the good things are on tv tomorrrow!!!

RAIN DELAY !!!!!!

ALL GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME -- NEED PATIENCE

#84

not wanting to jinx them

who would have believed it --- one more win and the phillies have the world series-- my my!!!!




#85

2 DOWN 2 2 GO !!!!!

#86

unanswered questions

a few observations and wondering what's going on with the following:

MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS AND THE WINNER IS?

THE 12' WIDE ISSUE WITH THE NEW LAWYER?

THE 12' WIDE ISSUE STILL A VIABLE ISSUE OR DEAD ISSUE?

THE CLOSING OF THE LAUNDRY -- TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT?

THE REMODELING OF THE LAUNDRY -- ON HOLD OR DEAD ISSUE?

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES HOLDING UP OR ARE DEFAULTS INCREASING WITH THE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES?

ANY CONTINGENCY PLANS TO SAVE MONEY IF DEFAULTS CLIMB?

any one got any answers it would be good to know since many members are interested in these matters -- maybe some one from the bod will respond (don't hold your breath)

#87

1 win 1 loss

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Since no information is forth coming from the BOD on the LA website regarding the progress or lack there of on the 12' wide issue I'd like to know who property owners are contacting in town. I live out of state so I'm relegated to a phone call (I doubt a letter would get a response) but don't know what township department to contact. Has anyone gotten any information from the township? The new attorney has been "working" the issue since July so there should be SOME progress that we're entitled to hear about.


anon -- you're right not much has been said about this issue --perhaps it's dying on the vine -- the issue with dingman township is a need to change the ordinances and that hasn't happened as far as i can tell-=- maybe some one has an answer out there-- also you can call the office and speak to cheryl -- she's very helpful and maybe she knows the status of the 12' wide issue-- if you get any answers let me know so i can post it since a lot of people are interested in this issue

#89

WORLD SERIES

#90

WHO WILL WIN ?

2 weeks 2 go !

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in answer to the above comment we can not get by with 1k less we have major work that has to be done. do they realize that the electric is old and how many weekends are water ban on and you can not wash your trailer. with the old electricity there are a lot of us who loose power or have brown outs.do they realize since people have been going to town to complain about 12 wides they also complained about the elec. water and sewers. that now we have to get permits through the town . there permits takes longer to get and cost more money..the town would like to add taxes for our trailer. we need to get this work done. and we need the money that was budgeted for it. i dont think anyone is stealing because the treasure is suppose to have control over the checking account and the present treasure is honest has a good job and would not put his reg. job on the line. i wish this name calling and fighting would end and the board would get together for the good of the community. work out the problems and come to the table with plans for the good of L A C A IF WE ALL COULD WORK TOGETHER WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE IT WOULD BE

anon - i agree that la must continue and speed up the electrical and lateral upgrades when possible -- also the treasurer is a man that i'm sure is doing a good, honest job and is concerned about the interests of la members and the community at large--- i recently has an opportunity to be with mr. rohs at a bod meeting and i was quite impressed by his interest and concerns about la -- unfortunately i can't say that about some of the other bod members that were present -- la faces a lot of future problems and hopefully the current bod will be up to the task

#92

nice day

clear -- sunny ---mild temps--leaves falling pretty fast -- will do another clean up tom'w -- lot of people here at la with many working on getting set for winter-- awnings coming down-- boats being put away and just general cleanup-- nice day-- last night got cold enuf to hit the impatiants-- they're done

#93

time flying

yikes -- i went home last week and came back to la today -- the leaves were everywhere -- they're just about all down --- last year i cleaned up leaves several times over a few weeks -- not this year --one or two times blowing the leaves will do it-- if you wanted to catch the fall color foliage you missed it-- it looks like winter may come early this year-- oh well!!!

#94

GOING OUT WITH A BANG

THIS GUY HAS REALLY HAD IT !
Andrew Lahde, manager of a small California hedge fund, Lahde Capital, burst into the spotlight last year after his one-year-old fund returned 866 percent betting against the subprime collapse.

Last month, he did the unthinkable -- he shut things down, claiming dealing with his bank
counterparties had become too risky. Today, Lahde passed along his "goodbye" letter, a rollicking missive on everything from greed to economic philosophy. Enjoy:

Today I write not to gloat. Given the pain that nearly everyone is experiencing, that would be entirely inappropriate. Nor am I writing to make further predictions, as most of my forecasts in previous letters have unfolded or are in the process of unfolding. Instead, I am writing to say goodbye.

Recently, on the front page of Section C of the Wall Street Journal, a hedge fund manager who was also closing up shop (a $300 million fund), was quoted as saying, "What I have learned about the hedge fund business is that I hate it." I could not agree more with that statement. I was in this game for the money. The low hanging fruit, i.e. idiots whose parents paid for prep school, Yale, and then the Harvard MBA, was there for the taking. These people who were (often) truly not worthy of the education they received (or supposedly received) rose to the top of companies such as AIG, Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers and all levels of our government. All of this behavior supporting the Aristocracy, only ended up making it easier for me to find people stupid enough to take the other side of my trades. God bless America.

There are far too many people for me to sincerely thank for my success. However, I do not want to sound like a Hollywood actor accepting an award. The money was reward enough. Furthermore, the endless list those deserving thanks know who they are.

I will no longer manage money for other people or institutions. I have enough of my own wealth to manage. Some people, who think they have arrived at a reasonable estimate of my net worth, might be surprised that I would call it quits with such a small war chest. That is fine; I am content with my rewards. Moreover, I will let others try to amass nine, ten or eleven figure net worths. Meanwhile, their lives suck. Appointments back to back, booked solid for the next three months, they look forward to their two week vacation in January during which they will likely be glued to their Blackberries or other such devices. What is the point? They will all be forgotten in fifty years anyway. Steve Balmer, Steven Cohen, and Larry Ellison will all be forgotten. I do not understand the legacy thing. Nearly everyone will be forgotten. Give up on leaving your mark. Throw the Blackberry away and enjoy life.

So this is it. With all due respect, I am dropping out. Please do not expect any type of reply to emails or voicemails within normal time frames or at all. Andy Springer and his company will be handling the dissolution of the fund. And don't worry about my employees, they were always employed by Mr. Springer's company and only one (who has been well-rewarded) will lose his job.

I have no interest in any deals in which anyone would like me to participate. I truly do not have a strong opinion about any market right now, other than to say that things will continue to get worse for some time, probably years. I am content sitting on the sidelines and waiting. After all, sitting and waiting is how we made money from the subprime debacle. I now have time to repair my health, which was destroyed by the stress I layered onto myself over the past two years, as well as my entire life -- where I had to compete for spaces in universities and graduate schools, jobs and assets under management -- with those who had all the advantages (rich parents) that I did not. May meritocracy be part of a new form of government, which needs to be established.

On the issue of the U.S. Government, I would like to make a modest proposal. First, I point out the obvious flaws, whereby legislation was repeatedly brought forth to Congress over the past eight years, which would have reigned in the predatory lending practices of now mostly defunct institutions. These institutions regularly filled the coffers of both parties in return for voting down all of this legislation designed to protect the common citizen. This is an outrage, yet no one seems to know or care about it. Since Thomas Jefferson and Adam Smith passed, I would argue that there has been a dearth of worthy philosophers in this country, at least ones focused on improving government.

Capitalism worked for two hundred years, but times change, and systems become corrupt. George Soros, a man of staggering wealth, has stated that he would like to be remembered as a philosopher. My suggestion is that this great man start and sponsor a forum for great minds to come together to create a new system of government that truly represents the common man's interest, while at the same time creating rewards great enough to attract the best and brightest minds to serve in government roles without having to rely on corruption to further their interests or lifestyles. This forum could be similar to the one used to create the operating system, Linux, which competes with Microsoft's near monopoly. I believe there is an answer, but for now the system is clearly broken.

Lastly, while I still have an audience, I would like to bring attention to an alternative food and energy source. You won't see it included in BP's, "Feel good. We are working on sustainable solutions," television commercials, nor is it mentioned in ADM's similar commercials. But hemp has been used for at least 5,000 years for cloth and food, as well as just about everything that is produced from petroleum products. Hemp is not marijuana and vice versa. Hemp is the male plant and it grows like a weed, hence the slang term. The original American flag was made of hemp fiber and our Constitution was printed on paper made of hemp. It was used as recently as World War II by the U.S. Government, and then promptly made illegal after the war was won. At a time when rhetoric is flying about becoming more self-sufficient in terms of energy, why is it illegal to grow this plant in this country?

Ah, the female. The evil female plant -- marijuana. It gets you high, it makes you laugh, it does not produce a hangover. Unlike alcohol, it does not result in bar fights or wife beating. So, why is this innocuous plant illegal? Is it a gateway drug? No, that would be alcohol, which is so heavily advertised in this country. My only conclusion as to why it is illegal, is that Corporate America, which owns Congress, would rather sell you Paxil, Zoloft, Xanax and other additive drugs, than allow you to grow a plant in your home without some of the profits going into their coffers. This policy is ludicrous. It has surely contributed to our dependency on foreign energy sources. Our policies have other countries literally laughing at our stupidity, most notably Canada, as well as several European nations (both Eastern and Western). You would not know this by paying attention to U.S. media sources though, as they tend not to elaborate on who is laughing at the United States this week. Please people, let's stop the rhetoric and start thinking about how we can truly become self-sufficient.

With that I say good-bye and good luck.

All the best,

Andrew Lahde

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IS IT TRUE THAT THE DUES ARE GOING DOWN 150.00 ONLY FOR THIS YEAR? WE THE PROPERTY OWNERS WERE JUST GETTING USE TO IT AND NOW IT IS DOWN 150.FOR A YEAR WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY SET THE BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR HOW MUCH MORE WILL IT BE. WE NEED SO MUCH DONE SO WHEN THEY CAME OUT WITH THE EIGHT YEAR PLAN I COULD SEE SO MUCH MORE GETTING DONE. WE ALL WOULD HAVE NEW ELEC, WATER AND SEWERS JUST THE BASICS. BUT SOME PEOPLE NOW HAVE THE NEW ELEC. DONE BY THE NEW CREW THEY HIRED NOW I HEAR THEY ARE GONE AND THEY WILL BE GOING OUT OF HOUSE FOR THE REST OF US. HOW MUCH MORE IS THAT GOING TO COST THE PROPERTY OWNERS
I THINK THIS BOARD SHOULD SIT DOWN AND SEE WHAT IS BEST FOR EVERY ONE NOT A CHOICE FEW BEFORE THEY START CHANGING THINGS. OH DO WE HAVE A NEW MANAGER YET?? WHO IS WATCHING THE STORE.WHO IS DOING THE MANAGERS JOB???

FALL DAYS AT LA

ANOTHER BAD DAY !

THE SHRINKING DOLLAR



#98 DAYS 2 GO -- DO YOU THINK WE'LL MAKE IT???

THOUGHT I SAW IT ALL !

NEXT TIME YOUR KIDS COMPLAINS ABOUT TAKING THE BUS TO SCHOOL SHOW THEM THIS PICTURE

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Very interesting, maybe the increase was NOT necessary to begin with and people finaly realized their multi year plan was a joke. First off, who made that decision?? Oh yes, the majority board members who can't make a decision on hiring a manager, and the previous manager who broke the bank.The person who is for a recall may be on the right track. Maybe we are paying close to $1k more than what is needed to run this place and maybe a major investigation of previous boards and manager is in line, and not by this board but by an audit firm and possibly law enforcement. There is entirely too high of a cash flow at LA that tighter reins should be tugged.


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Very interesting, maybe the increase was NOT necessary to begin with and people finaly realized their multi year plan was a joke. First off, who made that decision?? Oh yes, the majority board members who can't make a decision on hiring a manager, and the previous manager who broke the bank.The person who is for a recall may be on the right track. Maybe we are paying close to $1k more than what is needed to run this place and maybe a major investigation of previous boards and manager is in line, and not by this board but by an audit firm and possibly law enforcement. There is entirely too high of a cash flow at LA that tighter reins should be tugged.

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WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND,WEATHER WAS GREAT 3 DAYS STRAIGHT,WHAT A NICE JOB WITH SAT NIGHT DINNER THANKS KATIE AND ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED YOU QUYS DID A GREAT JOB AND SHOULD BE THANKED.MY ELECTRIC IS CLOSE TO BE DONE,FISHING GREAT MY DAUGHTER CAUGHT HER FIRST FISH HOW MUCH BETTER CAN IT GET OH YEA OUR DUES WENT DOWN LIKE I SAID A GREATTTTTT WEEKEND RON 66 BLUEASPEN



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I agree if they don't need the $150 now then make the reduction permanent until it is needed. The original raise of the dues last year was entirely to high and did not make fiscal sense.

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anon -- i rejected the comment because it was aimed at a particular worker and your opinion of how well this individual performed the job-- i don't think it is right to go after any worker below the community manager -- they need supervision and guidance from the management and if their performance is in question then management isn't doing their job--- the workers are only going to perform up to the level that management sets -- when there is no management or weak management the level will probably go down-- like the old saying: " WHEN THE CATS AWAY THE MICE WILL PLAY "

thanks for you understanding in this matter--- chipper

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i heard that the dues for next season are going down 150 dollars
who is the idiot who thought of that . first they tell us that they need to raise the dues so we can do the 8 year plan. what happened to that. now dues are going down 150 dollars that times 1600 sites is 240000 dollars.
then they want to fix the laundry room that only a hand full of people use. what next? i am so shocked at this new and improved board of directors they were going to change everything just get rid of the old bod and see what can happen i see that a lot is happening and not for the good of laca may god bless them the need it

anon -- i think they feel that with the difficult financial situation it would be good to give everyone 3 tanks of gas for their car so they can get to la -- really i think it was a way to help everyone a little --- but then they should reduce overall costs at la to make up for the shortfall or if we don't need $ 250K to operate then make the reduction permanent

awesome la pictures

It appears that it was peak for the leaves this weekend at the lake. I thought some of my fellow Lake Adventurers might enjoy the pictures if they didn't get the opportunity to see them in person.

Maureen Moore


maureen -- pictures are really beautiful -- thanks

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octoberfest dinner

tonight they had the octoberfest dinner -- i didn't go but i did stop by to see if tickets were available at the door -- no luck -- food really smelled good and all the tables were nicely set up -- should be a good dinner!


i did have a encounter with the activity director's husband == he strongly objected to the mention of his wife in a comment reply and asked that i not post anything more about her --- well i didn't write anything about this individual by name -- it was a anonymous comment reply that was posted regarding the bod's discriminatory practice of not employing members in the office-- i have in the past questioned why la keeps various full time people on staff year round when they should be seasonal employees like any other operation in the pocono mountains region--again 90% la members visit la between mid may and labor day -- about 12 weeks yet there is full time staffing in various positions for the other 40 weeks of the year-- i wonder how many people would be willing to do this if they were paying this 40 weeks for this labor out of their own money-- not many -- in fact no one!

#100

In ways large and small, Washington coddles rich

GREAT EDITORIAL ON FINANCE REFORM IN YESTERDAY'S USA TODAY -- a must read

In ways large and small, Washington coddles rich


cut and paste on the link below to read the entire article

http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2008/10/in-ways-large-a.html#more

#101

LA HAVE CONTINGENCY PLANS ?????????????

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There seems to be a double standard when it comes to hiring personnel at LA. Don't we already have a manager on staff that is a property owner? From what I understand -- I may be mistaken -- the Recreation Director (and in my opinion a "director" is a management position) is a property owner here and during the off season that person works in the administration office. So why is that okay and not for other management positions?

I see nothing wrong with hiring someone who happens to be a property owner if they have Community management experience and the expertise to perform the job of General Manager. After all, they have a vested interest in seeing this particular park succeed. But, they need to be willing to relocate to this area -- remember, this person has to be pretty much on call to make major decisions or handle any emergency situations that arise, especially with the electrical situation and all the construction or repairs going on within the community.


anon -- i agree

#102

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Putting money into renovations for the laundry at this time is irresponsible,there are laundry facilities close by, but then again you have a board member going around telling people he is going to have a new laundry put in. I'm sure this will make a very small group happy and probably get him votes, but where is the money coming from? Is it being pulled from one of the projects in the 8 year plan? P/O's better start checking out the people they are electing to the BOD, the last few got on mainly by canvassing and giving people a line of BS. This place sure isn't being run more efficiently than in the past. WAKE UP LA PROPERTY OWNERS!

anon-- your right there is no way it is justified to be spending a lot of money on a laundry for the few people that used it frequently -- most members don't utilize this service so it should not have money thrown at it to satisfy a few members for their votes and their electioneering they perform at the time to vote for bod members-- these individuals do a lot of electioneering for the bod directors that give them what they want-- this is very much a lot like lobbyist and they do the campaigning for those board members they can manipulate-- but all community members pay for this waste -- where is the money coming from ? -- most likely from the budgets that they are supposed to be used for electrical and lateral improvements-- next open bod meeting we will be told that these projects are progressing but in fact they raid these budgets and divert the labor and equipment for just about any project they can think of-- drainage swales, stoning properties, laundry and who knows what else-- no accounting, no responsibility by this bod -- la needs a strong manager to operate la -- until that happens the members will continue to be fleeced by this bod

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Ok what the h*ll. What ever happened to the October 20 interviews? Where they too qualified, not qualified or did they want to much money? You get what you pay for. Did I read it right, are they really trying to pay very little for the Manager? This is great we are gonna end up with a loser.

By the way chipper, Im kind of hurt that you would work here but you wont volunteer your time for your own community. Why don't you run for the BOD? If everyone that has the experience to run LA wont because their experience is to valueable not to be paid for it then we will alway have the same people. And those who think that they are to valuable should not complain.

Just my opinion.


anon== i guess the bod is still working on the evaluation process or they aren't satisfied with the crop of candidates they received -- this can be a long process -- the manager is important because the members are absent bod members and they spend little to no time here at la-- that then requires a strong professional manager to operate la -- a strong well managed la will reflect positively on the bod and should help them get re-elected -- a bad manager choice and poorly run la will be a real problem for the bod and considering the financial turmoil in the country the manager job may become really important if la gets into trouble with fee defaults--reducing overhead costs is a tricky process and not something a amateur can do -- for that you need to have an adequate compensation package and you need to understand what qualities your looking for in this person -- what happens to often is that the qualifications are so extensive because they are looking for an individual that can do everything -- only god could fill their requirements-- they need to rework the job description and prioritize the requirements ---but that can be hard when you don't know what your doing or just don't have that experience not to mention that you probably have 7 people trying to do this job

i don't believe my volunteer work is an issue at la -- i don't do any here

wow where's summer?

i had to go home to the lehigh valley 3 weeks ago and when i left the weather was really nice, my deck plants were doing well and the trees and ferns were nice and green --- well i came up today and the trees are turning and dropping leaves, the ferns are brown but the deck plants are doing okay -- the mums i put in the front were really tasty to the deer -- all the flowers were gone -- oh well

my home is in the lehigh valley and it's only 70 mi southwest of la but the trees there haven't even begun to turn yet -- that 70 mi makes a big difference-- like 2 different worlds -- i don't know last year i was up here till thanksgiving but as cold as it's getting here at la that may not happen this year

so anyone who wants to see the leaves turning will probably have to get to la within the next 2 weeks -- i guess the drought has hasten the leaves turning colors so hurry up and get to la

saturday is the octoberfest dinner at la -- should be nice!

#103

markets crashing !!!!!!

the markets have crashed all over the world this morning --- asia way down -- euro heading down now -- bad night will make for a horrible dow later today

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Chipper, I haven't read all of this yet, but you are absolutely correct that anyone should be allowed to apply for manager and a property owner has every right to be the manager too. It is discrimination if an applicant is turned down because they own property. I don't see any way that it can be construed as a conflict of interest because this is a community and the choice for a manger should actually be voted on by the community. I nominate you Chipper for manager and will help to get signatures or start a ball rolling to make this possible....anyone second this motion?

anon - i like your reply better than the one before this posting -- chipper

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

Okay. I understand your concerns, but lets get off of the fact of a property owner being the manager... ITS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. this is the way its been for as long as I can remember. I dont care how much experience you have, a property owner should not be the manager.

Another thing.. is "you only get paid for your expertise" what the H*** is that. For someone who is so concerned about the welfare of LA seems to only be concerned with $$$$$$$
Do yourself a favor.. go somewhere else. We do not need any negative people who are only concerned with $$$$ over the good of lake adventure. I am sure with this attitude you would be a great manager.. ha.

If you are REALLY concerned. You should become a more involved community member, learn more about the history of LA.. and most importantly get off of this blog.. and start doing something else...
Didnt your mom ever tell you, if you have nothing to say.. dont say anything at all.

Do you have any GOOD points about Lake Adventure..

anon -- your attitude is way la is being mismanaged and why you have the do nothing, know nothing bod in charge -- why la is becoming the la slums due to quality of life issues, why la is becoming a la junk yard for trailers and abandoned vehicles, why la property values are depressed compared to other rv communities, why la infrastructure is falling apart, why la is no longer relevant to the younger members and their families, why la housing stock continues to age and decline with no new investments by the members, why la is exposed to possible fines and lawsuits due to violations of building and labor regulations, why la is exposed to fines for violations of the der regulations, why la has a large number of unproductive properties and property defaults-- that should work for a while for you!

ANON KEEP DRINKING THE KOOL AID!

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "contract management":

HI I DID SEND MY RESUME IN TO THE BOARD,I DO RUN A BUSINESS NOW FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS AND I MANAGE A WELL KNOWN AND SUCCESFUL OPERATION,I HANDLE ALL ACOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVEABLE DAILY PROBLY TWICE AS MANY AS LA.I HANDLE ALL LATE AND NON PAYING CLIENTS.I READ BLUEPRINTS WEEKLY AND SUPPLY BIDS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE JOBS.I HAVE AN EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIP WITH OVER 40 VENDERS THAT I PURCHASE FROM DAILY.ALL MY EMPLOYEES MEET MONTHLY TO GO OVER GOALS,PROBLEMS,AND IDEAS TO BENIFIT THE COMPANY.I GIVE OUT WORK ORDERS AND DEL. SCHEDULES EVERY A.M. I HAVE NEVER RUN A PARK BEFORE BUT HAVE BEEN TO MANY OVER THE LAST 39 YEARS AND I HAVE A IDEA OF WHAT CAN FIX THIS MESS.I ALSO HAVE OVER 20 YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING INDUSTRY.I HANDLE ALL HIRING,FIRING,RAISES AND PROMOTIONS,I EXPECT ACCOUNTABILITY DAILY FROM MY WORKERS.AND YES I KNOW HOW TO TALK TO PROPERTY OWNERS,I WAS APPLYING FOR THE JOB HERE BECAUSE I KNEW I COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOT FOR MONEY THEY WERE OFFERING.PEOPLE SAY IT WOULD BE A CONFLICT TO BE A PROPERTY OWNER AND A MANAGER,I DISAGREE IF YOU DO THE RIGHT THING THERE CAN NEVER BE A CONFLICT,I ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING,THANKS RON S 66BLUE ASPEN

ron -- i also think you should be considered for the job -- this discrimination by the bod is wrong on so many levels -- they are passing over people that have a personal interest in seeing that la is properly managed for someone that has no interest in la but the salary -- and from what i hear they aren't offering enough to get anyone near qualified for this job== these bod directors have so many hangups and are paranoid on so many issues that it blinds them to real problems at hand and prevents them from making anything near a reasonable decision--- or they are just stupid-- that is a real possibility

this process they are employing may well blow up in their face and if it does i still am in favor of starting a recall of the entire board -- they are dysfunctional and incompetent --- it is breath taking how simple they can be on what should be straightforward solutions to the problems in front of them--

if a recall isn't necessary ---then others need to step forward and run for the open board seats at the spring election cycle -- it doesn't matter who is removed since they all act in unison and no one on this board stands out on their own--- if they do then let them let the community members know their positions on the issues before this board-- they can do that with this blog or even start their own blog and post their thoughts---- the issue that is used by board members is that any discussion by a bod member that criticize the actions of the board is detrimental to la-- well let me tell them something -- their actions are what's detrimental to the welfare of la-- they aren't advancing or enhancing the community members interests on any level-- they are failure as a board and should be removed before things really go south for this community

so the challenge before this community is

to know what each bod member is doing for the community--
to consider a recall --
to promote new people to run for the board

members need to get involved now -- not later

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

Let's stop all this talk about property owners being property managers. First off, will you live in LA? No because you can't. Will you travel from your permenant residence to LA every day rain, snow or shine? Unless you live down 739 I doubt it. And if you feel you are so qualified for the job why don't you run for the board or volunter your expertise and business knowledge to make LA a better community. Talk is cheap but actions speak louder than words. If people are so great and know how to make LA a better place GET INVOLVED, get on fact finding groups or relay your input to the board on ideas to correct problems. We all know the board is not comprised of pro's so help them and maybe LA will be a better place. Why do people crawl out of the woodwork when they see $$$$?


anon -- some of us live near la -- i'm 70 mi from la -- 90 minutes -- also where someone lives is not a situation that can be considered in a job review evaluation -- i get paid for my management expertise --i don't give it away--this is an advertised position and anyone has a right to make an application and should be allowed to evaluated on their resume straight

members have a greater interest in seeing la professionally managed than a person off the street -- they have a financial interest In their property value and a good managed community increases the value of that property -- now the la community is being mismanaged and this is not good for any member or their investment---the bod is not interested in getting any ones help -- they want no interaction with members -- if they did they'd be more open and extend a hand to members for help and cooperation -- that doesn't happen now and won't-- this board is very amateurish, unprofessional and are way over their heads-- they couldn't find their way out of a paper bag

NASHVILLE STAR TONIGHT 9PM

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TOUGH TIMES !!!!

DO NOT BURN LA 'S CASH !!!!

today the financial crisis continues and the la community and this bod must move forward very carefully -- the credit market has dried up for even those with the best credit ratings-- la would not get credit anywhere in this market -- if something happens and the community needs a large amount of cash they will need to have it on hand -- that brings me to the issue of the surplus that la has in the bank -- this can not be used for operating shortfalls due to member fee defaults if they occur in the near future-- la must have contingency plans to drastically reduce operating costs now -- not later -- this reduction should be implemented now to drive down the expenses for running la---the cash surplus must be saved for a dire emergency-- an emergency on the scale that would shut down la without this expenditure--

it is better to take actions now before it is necessary then to deplete the financial cushion la has in the bank--- this crisis may be the biggest problem la has faced since it was founded-- and quite frankly the biggest crisis in most people's lives unless you were in the great depression---

the bod should not wait-- they should act now!!!!!

RORY O'SHEA WAS HERE

RORY O'SHEA WAS HERE

this is a amazing film that was on hbo or one of those premium channels -- it is an incredible story that is inspirational, funny and i warn you absolutely devastating to watch

take the time to check this out

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "LAUDRY RENOVATIONS":

Maybe if the machines did an adequate job more members would use the LA laundromat. I was up at LA most of July and August this year, and each week I took all my laundry to an outside facility so I wouldn't have to waste my time and money at LA. Believe me, it would be a lot more convenient and easier to do it at LA!


anon -- i agree -- i used it through the summer also and yes it took plenty of tokens to get anything dry -- but i still say that if too much is spent here on this laundry then that is questionable use of la assets -- dollars!!!!

LAUDRY RENOVATIONS

i see by the notice on the la web site that the laundry is being closed for renovations -- god only knows it needs it but at what cost to the community -- this is a service that is utilized by very few community members and surely doesn't pay for itself -- if it does it would amaze me -- --

has anyone ever done a financial analysis on this service to determine how it is operating, how many members use this facility, how much money it grosses, does it produce a profit or a loss-- or then finally is it cost effective for the entire membership to have to pay for this renovation and maybe upgrade-- my guess is that it is used by very few people-- i base this on a polls i took

DO YOU USE THE LAUNDRY FACILITY?

--------- YES --- 145
---------- NO--- 34

HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE THE LAUNDRY FACILITY?

--------- EVERY TRIP ------------- 3
-------------OFTEN -------------- 4
--------OCCASIONALLY ----------- 138
-------------- NEVER ------------ 32

this indicates that few if anyone uses this facility on a regular basis -- most people coming to la don't come to do their laundry -- they take it home --also the most members visiting la are weekenders and there is no need to have to do the dirty cloths here at la--- the usage is the 20 or so nesters and they also generate the most consistent complaints -- to satisfy them the bod is spending money to quiet them down -- all members pay for this type of waste and it shouldn't happen -- money should not be spent unless there is a real need-- this laundry is not a real need or priority!!!!

you have got to question how much is being spent on a service that few if any members use or want -- i'm sure it is not cost effective to be spending this money --

this is an another example of mismanagement of the la assets by this board--there are plenty more and we'll get to them in due time -- this bod is the gift that keeps giving--so more to follow

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "I FIGURED IT OUT !!!":

I DONT KNOW WHO THIS PROPERTY OWNER IS. THERE ARE NEVER ANY NAMES. THE CCLA DON'T HAVE NAMES' I HEARD THAT THEY ARE AFRAID OF RETALIATION. WELL IF THAY ARE AFRAID WHAT ABOUT THE PROPERTY OWNER?
DOES THIS P O HAVE THE QUALIFICATION FOR BEING THE PARK MANAGER. WHAT ARE THEY. HAS HE EVER RAN A PARK BEFORE. IS HE GOOD WITH CONTRACTS IS HE GOOD WITH PEOPLE.DOES HE KNOW THE INS AND OUTS OF RUNNING THE COMMUNITY. WHAT ARE HIS WORK ETHICS.
ABOUT THE BOARD I FEEL THAT THERE ARE MEMBERS THAT SHOULD NOT BE THERE. BUT TO BE A BOARD MEMBER YOU HAVE TO BE WITH THE RIGHT CROWD. IT IS WHO IS BACKING YOU WHAT GROUP.
THEY ARE NOT UNITED LIKE IT SHOULD BE. THEY ARE PROMISING THE PROPERTY OWNERS THAT WHEN THEY RUN THEY WILL PROMISE YOU ANYTHING BUT THEY ARE ONLY ONE VOTE THEY NEED FOUR TO PASS ANYTHING
BACK TO THE PARK MANAGER GIVE THE BOD A LITTLE TIME AND ASK HOW THEY VOTED FOR THE PARK MANAGER.WHAT WAS THE REASON THEY PICKED SO AND SO.
LAST I DONT AGREE A PROPERTY OWNER SHOULD BE A PARK MANAGER.WHY WOULD ANY PROPERTY OWNER WANT TO BE ONE.


anon -- they have more than one community member that have formally and informally inquired or applied for this job -- i know that one--- namely me has more experience, qualifications, work record and the references to support the consideration for this job -- i have been rejected by the bod president because i'm not qualified -- i have over 40 years in facility management, the last 21 with air products and chemicals -- before that i had only one other employer for the other 19 years--so i don't think i have an employment history problem -- i also have never been unemployed for a day since i've been 14 yo-- i bet most board members can't say that -- i have been in all phases of facility management with responsibility for 300 employees, 5 project managers, and a $ 5 million annual budget -- i really doubt that they have anyone that can match my work record or experience

but they have disqualified me for only reasons they know --

the no members can have office jobs is an excuse that they use -- it carries no weight and is outright discrimination by this board --and while they may not be in violation of specific discrimination laws ( i think they had their attorney reply anonymously in a comment and-- i still am looking into this action and it's legal status) it is a situation that they employ to keep members out of the la affairs --

i don't know why but i sure am beginning to suspect that there is more to this policy than meets the eye -

something is being kept quiet -- a bod that mismanages the la assets-- finances, employees, project failures such as the lateral replacement program or the electrical upgrade program; the continued deterioration in the utilities infrastructures; facilities; a bod that is dysfunctional and can't work together (this i've heard before); a bod that is arrogant and incompetent and just about anything else one can think of that may explain their behavior--- so i doubt that i would be considered -- they don't want someone who is a strong manager and will represent the best interests of the community-- they want someone they can micromanage and will work for free -- so la will get whatever they get and the members will probably get screwed by this bod and when they come up for election they will be voted back onto the board-- the la members are not involved and therefore they will get what they get --not a good outlook

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "I FIGURED IT OUT !!!":

This whole process of hiring a manager is no longer a JOKE or something that should be put off until this bod feels it's time. With the whole financial crisis in our country,and I'm quite sure our investments and savings will be effected, the time is NOW to hire someone or RESIGN IN WHOLE and put some people on the board that CAN make decisions for the benefit of ALL property owners or as much as people are against it bring in a management company. This NOT good.

anon-- i was not trying to make a joke with the joe six pack thing -- it is a very important situation for la community members -- a strong manager is necessary who can operate la without the bod injecting their micro management practices-- they should have a a contingency plan in place to counter any rise in default member fees-- you need to have a plan ready to know how you can manage la with reduced cash flow -- it may very well come to that situation --this financial problem in the country may only be starting -- it is highly unlikely that the distress in the financial markets is anywhere near over and the worst may be yet to come--

if the board flubs this manager selection and not having a plan in place for la to operate with less funding -- then they should resign or be removed by the members in a recall vote


#108

I FIGURED IT OUT !!!

THAT'S IT -- JOE SIX PACK IS PICKING THE LA COMMUNITY MANAGER -- THAT HAS GOT TO BE THE ANSWER !!!!

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

This whole process of hiring a manager is really making the bod look like a bunch of school kids trying to pick the prettiest girl in the senior class !!! Is this again going to be who is most popular with board members, much like the way the board is elected on how many friends I have. LA is really looking like a place in complete disorder and with no one really caring about what's going on as long as board members get their electric upgrades, road repairs, or laterals replaced. LA is no longer a place for all owners but one for a select few who are on the board. Wake up 1

anon -- i think they're trying to game the process -- i don't believe they know how to qualify or vet prospective applicants -- they are all jockeying to get a manager they can control so they can inject themselves into the management of la --

this has nothing to do with getting a strong qualified manager who can run la for the community members or to enhance the community member's interests--

when this is over i believe the members should assess the new manager and if they're not satisfied then they should remember this when bod members are up for election -- they need to take responsibility for the actions that they control as a board member-- this is one of them!

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MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

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

Can anyone tell me if we have a manager yet? I hate calling down to the office, I never get straight answers. Do we know how many people were interviewed. The LA website says interviews where held on the 20th are they only going to interview people for one day? I think they should meet with any possible manager more than one time. What if the guy was a smooth talker and we end up stuck with some idiot all over again.

Not that i'm trying to be a ball buster put Im scared that they are just gonna go for someone that will work cheap so that they can micro-manage. I would rather pay a little more for someone that knows what they are doing.

Who is over seeing all the projects we have going on? I'm really not sure who to trust, BOD, CCLA or whatever. Talk about a test of faith.

anon -- yes this process will be a test of faith -- as i said before we will get a good manager or a bad manager -- just luck -- the bod will have a real test of their abilities to try and figure out this selection process and how to evaluate and choose a suitable manager-- i don't believe they have the collective ability to handle this task -- it is way above their pay grade!!!! the members really need to consider what is happening with this current board -- they have mismanaged one problem after another -- 12' wide issue. the attorney replacement issue, the lateral replacement project, the electrical upgrade project, the continued decline in the quality of life issue with the community, the rupture in community relations with the members resulting in the ccla effort, the demoralization of the la employees, the inability to hire a qualified community manager-- this is a bod in disarray and i believe a dysfunctional bod--

they need a strong manager that can and will operate la for the benefit of the entire community -- they need a find a person with this background and allow them to run la --the bod can not manage la -- it's beyond their abilities