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

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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!

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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!

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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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