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!

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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!

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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!
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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

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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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Anonymous said...

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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REPLAY

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!!

#202

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

#203

PICTURE PERFECT DAY

SUNNY AND REALLY NICE TODAY -- COMMUNITY WAS PRETTY BUSY WITH THE POOL GETTIN IT'S BIGGEST DAY SO FAR THIS SEASON--- PRACTICE FOR THE 4TH WEEKEND

--there was an accident at the game room today -- a child got it's hand caught in the ball return pocket of the pool table -- hopefully everything works out for this child--- dingman fire department responded and were working to free this child--i know that when there are kids involved just about anything can happen and usually does happen-- it is really difficult to have any environment in which something can't happen-- but hopefully the la management will look at this incident and take all appropriate steps necessary to insure that everything possible is done in the future to eliminate safety problems in the clubhouse, pool area, and other public areas that community children have assess too. This would be the process employed at any legitimate business and hopefully it will be employed here in la.

#305

SUBWAY SERIES

HELLO NEW YORK! WHAT A GREAT DAY FOR BASEBALL--- ENJOY!

EUREKA!

well the big court said i have a right to my weapons arsenal-- wow -- now i can get out my ak47's and clean them up-- also my semi-automatic weapons -- how about if i set up a target range behind my place here in la -- the lot is empty and would make a great practice area -- anyone what to shoot off a few rounds - let me know and we'll have a great time--- i'm available anytime over the next few weeks

here's my favorite:

my nephew with his baby:

thank goodness the court ruled and gave us a much needed july 4th present!

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PLANNING FOR THE WEEKEND

YES WE'RE ALMOST THERE -- WEATHER HAS BEEN GREAT THIS WEEK AND THE OUTLOOK FOR THE WEEKEND LOOKS LIKE A FINE FEW DAYS AT LA-- LOTS OF PEOPLE HERE ALL WEEK LONG CLEANING UP, BIKING, SWIMMING, WALKING THEMSELVES AND their DOGS (how come you never see anyone walking a cat?--- hmmm..)- SO PLAN TO COME TO LA FOR A PRE JULY 4 WEEKEND VISIT.



LONG RANGE PLANNING BUT NOT TO EARLY TO ORDER TICKETS (they really go fast) is the 2009 WOMEN'S US OPEN AT SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB in Bethlehem-- BIG EVENT!!!!!

#208

craigslist

another place to post ads is on www.craigslist.org --it is a free service and right now they have 9 real estate listing for la--- like my new clasified listing it is free --check it out--

the craigslist real estate listings are at http://poconos.craigslist.org/search/rfs?query=lake+adventure&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max

good advice

Dogs Don't Bite

When a Growl Will Do!

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