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I read the board meeting minutes and am not familiar with the CCLA. Concerned Citizens of Lake Adventure? What is their purpose? A Big Brother type group that gets budget money? They have a lawyer? Are they elected or a self appointed vigilante group? Seems to be some animosity between the BOD and CCLA. If they are a community help group why aren't owners going to them with problems on a regular basis instead of waiting for a board meeting and turning it into a gripe session of personal problems? I guess I was expecting the board meeting to discuss some higher level community projects like the new 12' wide attorney, what type of time line and milestones were set for her performance and how often we would be notified of her progress. Or maybe what is the status of abandon lots or who we might contact as community manager in the interim (I believe Joe Birell is acting manager). It may have been discussed at the meeting but if you can't make the meeting the published board minutes are what you rely on.

anon-- i don't know what the status of ccla or what is the focus of their concerns -- i gather by the mid july bod meeting that few bod members have any interaction with this group so i can't figure out what the group is trying to accomplish if they don't talk to anyone except themselves-- i think the usual problem with this type of group is that they have no focus and aren't able to come to a consensus among themselves as how to prioritize their efforts and set goals so they can effect change--

it is never good for an association when members feel they have to resort to forming opposition groups to effect change in the operations of the association or to get information about the association that they feel is not available through normal means -- it also can be a result of the la management and bod not operating with transparency in all functions and not getting the members in on the ground floor when they make decisions that adversely effect the members dues or the finances of the association -- remember all things are about money-- no doubt about it!

the new manager will need to try to engage this group and work to alleviate their concerns -- this can only be done by inviting everyone to come and sit down and talk between bod meetings and work out some of this distrust that is setting in the psych of the community--

the bod meeting should be used to highlight of the important issues facing la --not a gripe session -- these gripes should be handled by the manager-- issues of importance that should be covered by the open bod meeting are the 12' wide issue, the lateral replacement progress, the progress in upgrades in electrics, the compliance with the der regs, the financial condition of the association with a review of the accounts in default (this is a sure sign of the financial health of the community), the steps taken to counter a rise in defaults and a decrease in receivables, what actions will be necessary to do if the financial condition of the community deteriorates (under the current economic conditions this may come roaring to the forefront very quickly)-- in all cases stated above their should be measurable marks to track the progress or failure of each function--there doesn't seem to be any accounting on most of these issues and the answers at the bod are rather generic and have little to no authenticity to them

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I just read the BOD July minutes that were posted on the LA website and think something one of the board members stated needs clarification. He stated that Eagle Lake allows 12' wide homes but their taxes are higher than Lake Adventures leading people to believe their taxes may go up if 12' wide trailers are approved. So does this mean we should be satisfied with obsolete trailers because we pay a few dollars less a year in taxes? First: we are only taxed on our property so the taxes are the same whether there is a home on it or not. Second: the lots at Eagle Lake are larger than at LA which may contribute to the higher taxes and I believe their property tax is only about $50 a year more than LA's or $25 each half year. Third: are school taxes included in the amount he refers to? We pay property tax PLUS a school tax for a school we are not allowed to send out kids to (not that I want to). I just got my school tax bill and granted it's not much but if you times 1700 property owners that's over a quarter of a million dollars Dingmans is getting from us next month. I pay a school tax on my primary home but at least I have the option to send my kids to the local school if I choose. I'm sure the twsp won't have a problem cashing our checks but they sure do when it comes time to approve the 12' wide ordinance.

anon -- your right the taxes are based on the property-- the lot not the trailer-- the trailer has no taxable value-- yes you hear that the taxes will go up if the properties at la are more valuable -- well the alternative is to let la become a trailer trash slum-- some members don't care what happens to la -- they have a short term outlook -- it called death and they're waiting for it and they don't want to spend a nickel more than they have to till they get there-- la will become more distressed if new housing stock is not introduced and i guarantee you the taxes will still go up -- things are getting more expensive for all government bodies whether its a county, township, or school district and they will need more money to operate -- so taxes go up if your a slum or a decent rv community -- a decent rv community will surely result in your property being of a higher resale value, the membership more engaged and your dues receivables more up to date--

short term goals ----> hold the line and go down the toilet (they don't care they'll be meetin the grim reaper)--

long term goals ---> move the community upward and don't worry about the taxes you'll make up for it in appreciated property values and a more active community

hard choice????

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IM PROBLY ONE OF THE YOUNGEST TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE PEOPLE TRY TO ACT A LITTLE MORE RESPECTFUL OF EACH OTHER WE ARE ALL NEIGHBORS RIGHT?"

Did you happen to see what one elderly couple did on Lake Adventure day over 2.00 they had to pay? Psychotic! Me and my family was in shock. We need to run backround check's on the owners when things like this happen as i could only imagine what people like this would do around/to my children. The women went to serve food so they didn't have to pay like the rest of the people to eat. I have met some very nice people in LA over my 13 years here but that situation has me thinking. We need to handle the security situation along with the LA manager and the crazy owners also

anon: this is a community and just like all communities there are all kinds of people -- some more sane than others - i'm not sure where i fit in -- hmmmm!

GOLD GOLD GOLD !!!!!!!!

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh -- 108 games undefeated and now the GOLD! how good is that?

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well i missed this bod meeting but i'm sure it went like most -- manager position is very important element at la - relations between members, the la management and security is not on a good basis -- a lot has to do with abuses by the former mgr and using security services to retaliate, harass and intimidate members who disagreed with the mgr ot just plain bias toward certain members-- ALL MEMBERS ARE EQUAL AND SHOULD BE TREATED WITH RESPECT-- SADLY TO SAY THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE HERE AT LA -- the bod must put in place a manager who will put the la community interest in first place and a straighten out some of the inequities that are so evident in this community--a few members have run amuck and had been able with the help of the last manager to create problems for many others--this has been a source of tension and needs to be smoothed over --hopefully a new manager will be able to accomplish this task

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bod meeting

reply to request for bod meeting update -- thanks for the info -- chipper

HI JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DO WITH YOUR BLOG,READ IT DAILY WISH LA WEBSITE WAS UPDATED MORE LIKE YOURS.GOOD TURNOUT FOR BOARD MEETING FULL HOUSE,MOST OF THE TALK REVOLVED AROUND THE NEW MANAGER POSITION THAT IS OPEN,CONGRATS TO SWIM TEAM FOR A GREAT YEAR,TROPHY WAS PRESENTED AND WILL BE DISPLAYED IN CLUBHOUSE,NO TALK ABOUT ELECTRIC UP DATE OR SEWERS.IVE BEEN HERE FOR AMOST A YEAR ATTENDED ALOT OF MEETINGS AND I AM SO SURPRISED AT THE LACK OF RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER.WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS,IDEAS,OPINIONS,BUT THE NASTYNESS TOWARDS EACH OTHER IS VERY DISSAPOINTING,IM PROBLY ONE OF THE YOUNGEST TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE PEOPLE TRY TO ACT A LITTLE MORE RESPECTFUL OF EACH OTHER WE ARE ALL NEIGHBORS RIGHT?MEETING WAS PRETTY QUICK WITH THE USEUALL COMPLAINTS,SEEMS ALOT OF THINGS WERE NOT HANDLED BY THE OLD MANAGER CORRECTLY,WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE POSITIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY, IT IS A GREAT PLACE,OVERALL NOT MUCH NEW INFO ON 12 WIDE,THEY DID TALK ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF TREES BEING CUT DOWN AND DID NOTICE THERE IS NOW A HEAVY FINE IMPLAMENTED ON LA WEBSITE WICH IS GOOD TO SEE TO MANY TREES BEEING CUT DOWN.THEY ARE REVIEWING ALL THE RESUMES AND WILL BE INTERVIEWING SHORTLY I DID FAX OVER MY RESUME BUT HAVE NOT HEARD YET.ONCE AGAIN GREAT JOB ON YOUR BLOG

olympics

the games are really great -- the usa teams are doing really well-- quite a few golds and lots of other medals and a lot of world records-- there have been some exceptionally thrilling moments and a few disappointing point awards but overall it has been awesome --

#154

ELVIS

1 January 1935 - 16 August 1977

08.08.08

08 SWIM MEETS

08 GOLD METALS

08 YEAR THE USA MINNOWS TEAMS MADE EVERYONE AWARE!

MICHAEL PHELPS AND HIS TEAM MATES ARE SO GREAT TO WATCH!

#156

BOD MEETING SATURDAY

saturday at 11am in the pavilion will be the open bod meeting --
this will be only the 2nd open meeting with the new makeup of the board-- last meeting a few big positive changes were announced---
so i guess everyone is anxious to see what tricks they have for this meeting -- i can not attend, the only bod meeting i missed since becoming a member, so i hope someone will make notes of the highlights and send them to me to post -- i hope there is a good turnout to show your support for your community association

#158

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!

MICHAEL PHELPS

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "COMMENT REPLY":
this is a subject i intend to bring up at next bod meeting.He thinks he is exclusive to la, I want to post a sign at mind which is up for sale at 182 Balsam court. I'll be up this thursday If you would to like to take a look.

anon -- this is an issue that a lot of people feel should be addressed -- 4 sale signs on the trailer can be restricted and controlled -- there is no need for realtor signs but a 8 x 12" sign could be displayed in the front windows and a fact sheet posted on the door or window --

• another observation i had was that so many people who have their trailers for sale don't have lot numbers on the trailers and it is nearly impossible to figure out which trailer is for sale
• another issue is it amazes me that people are trying to sell a trailer and the place is overgrown with weeds, decks are dirty, leaves are everywhere, and junk is piled up-- what chance do they have for anyone to be interested in their trailer under these conditions-- would you buy or rent an apartment if it was in this condition -- answer would probably be no
• then another interesting thing is that people have their name and number on a list but when you call them and leave a message they don't bother to call you back-- i have had more than a few calls out to them and no answer-- this is hard to fathom
• there are trailers that are worth some money -- of course some people have a sale price that's not realistic-- they sit on it hoping some fool will arrive and pay them an overvalued price -- you'd think they would be smart enough to figure it out and get the price in a more suitable range and take what they can get-- i don't get it

the thing that i question is are these people paying their dues-- i would guess not --and then comes the question why doesn't la file liens against them and file to take the property -- the community has too many of these out there and they need to begin to address this situation --like yesterday

OH SO WONDERFUL!

LAST NIGHT THE AMERICAN MINNOW TEAM SET A WORLD RECORD IN THE MEN'S 4 x 100 FREESTYLE RELAY -- I MUST SAY IT WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS THAT YOU'LL EVER SEE -- IT WAS JUST THRILLING TO WATCH THIS RACE-- IF YOU DIDN'T SEE IT LOOK AROUND THE NET OR WATCH A REPEAT ON NBC -- IT WAS STUNNINGLY MAGNIFICENT!

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "4 SALE SIGNS":
Excellent point on the resale list Chipper! I am a buyer looking for a property in LA. It annoyed me to no-end that the LA resale list did not have pricing.
When I was allowed to go into the community to see several properties listed, I took the extra time to check out some others. I am still working through the list, because I know what my price range is, yet, how can I stay in my price range, when the only way is to call each and every trailer on the list!!
Then, I have to go to each and every trailer, to see if the outside is worth it. Then I have to go back to the list, to get an appointment to see the inside of the trailers!!!
On and on, this process goes! The pricing is a MUST to be allowed on the list. And yes, "For sale signs", should and could be allowed!!!
Rules should be set on the size of the signs, where they are located...etc.
But this is beyond wrong that these two issues are not being addressed or corrected.
A suggestion would be for sellers to have photographs taped in the inside of a side window for buyers to view them.
Along with the price, telephone number and any details a buyer should know about the trailer...etc.
What could possibly be wrong with a 9X13 size sheet of paper listing pics and details?
It is just WRONG that this sort of capitalism is going on with this one realtor.
I, myself, would love to show and sell people's property at a FRACTION of what this man charges.Just to help people out.
And once I knew what he charged, why would I give him my hard earned cash as a buyer, when I would much rather give it to the seller, who most likely needs it more.
Or better yet...his fee told me what a seller is willing to negotiate.
So why would I buy from him when a private seller has probably marked up their own trailer 3 grand, since this is the fee the Realtor usually gets.
Sorry, for the long comment
But this issue irks me.I know other issues should take precedence but as a buyer...this issue should most definitely be addressed and corrected. That would indirectly take care of your other issues of abandoned trailers.
have a great day Chip:)
ps. I like the blog just as it is

ANON-- THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT -- I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID --YOU MADE ALL THE POINTS I FEEL THAT NEEDED TO BE STATED-- YES SIGNAGE COULD BE CONTROLLED ---I'M GLAD THAT YOU HAVE EXPLAINED THE DIFFICULTY IN FINDING THE TRAILERS ON THE RESALE LIST -- THIS CURRENT ARRANGEMENT PUTS BOTH THE BUYER AND SELLER AT A DISADVANTAGE AND IS SET UP TO DRIVE BOTH PARTIES INTO DEALING WITH THE REALTORS--- THE MEMBERS AND POSSIBLE NEW MEMBERS ARE THE ONES WHO LOSE --- THIS SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE BOD--- CHIPPER

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--Not a fan of the classifieds either. The survey questions are important and might be more effective if grouped together.--Not a place I would come for movie and TV reviews but links to local events and area attractions are very useful and would be better if also grouped together. Some may not be computer savy and might have a hard time navigating around.--Could be more tolerant of comments with views that differ from your own which may encourage more participation.--Info on community news especially the board meetings is great since little is published on the LA website.--Appreciate you taking the time to get this up and running and through your efforts I think indirectly we're getting some valuable feedback to the LA management

anon-- your right--- i do have a tendency to let my views be known and they don't always concur with the comments -- but i hope others will still post their views since what people are thinking out there is important and any discussion in good for everyone--- there are some who disagree with me and i publish them unedited and in full - - blogs are about expressing yourself and then see what the feedback is like --- sometimes it is more like blow back when they disagree but that's what blogging is suppose to be about and is healthy for people ( see proceeding article )-- thanks again and if you or anyone wants to help with the layout of the blog i'd be happy for the help--- chipper

contact me at lachipper@gmail.com or ubfriend@aol.com

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MY SHRINK SAYS....BLOG

THERAPY
My Shrink Says ... Blog!
By Jessica Bennett NEWSWEEK

Why do people write confessional blogs? It's a creative outlet. It's a forum to vent. It's an exercise in exhibitionism. To mental-health experts, though, it's more than that: a blog is medicine. Psychiatrists are starting to tout the therapeutic power of blogging, and many have begun incorporating it into patient treatment. A forthcoming study in the journal CyberPsychology & Behavior even suggests that bloggers might be happier than nonbloggers.
Mental-health experts say blogs are a step up from plain old diaries, chiefly because of the built-in audience. As kids, we learn that if we air our problems, we get help. We associate communication with consolation, particularly when the going gets tough. Blogging fulfills that primal need for sympathy. "Writing is an effort of the brain to communicate for comfort," says Harvard neurologist Alice Flaherty. "Diaries are a form of that communication, but removed. Blogging gets you closer to that sympathetic audience, and that's what makes it therapeutic." According to psychologist John Suler, the anonymity of blogging provides another therapeutic boost: it's high intimacy with low vulnerability. But blogger beware. "Revealing too much," says Suler, "can cause shame or guilt." So blog to your heart's content, but leave some things to the imagination.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/142630

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Hi Bob,
The very first week we were here, someone reported us to the office forleaving a light on and security came up to "scold" us. Didn't make us feeloverly welcome....I'm over it but don't want to draw attention tomyself...you never know what imaginary infractions they can come upwith...so anonymous is the way to go!
You can post this:

chipper says:

yes that has been a point of concern by other members also--that is bad practice and people have been made to feel unwelcome--- there was a lot of that with the last manager who used the security services to harass and intimidate members -- especially if you were not on his side-- -also a lot of that comes from neighbors who somehow believe they are the enforcer of rules--and in many cases they themselves don't abide by the rules -- the use of security services to intimidate and harass is wrong and should stop!!!!!!

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Hi Chipper!
You gave me the card for your blog at the pool a couple of weeks ago.Well, I just had a chance to check it out this morning and I must tellyou that it is THE GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD !
I saw a few people telling you how to make it better, but I think it's fine, hey, you just are getting started and it's certainly betterthan what we had before, which is NOTHING. :)

The other thing is that I would really like to post some comment about my
concerns regarding the run down trailers at LA. I'm not sure how to dothat.
I think that the LA management should allow property owners to buy therun down trailers and lots and get rid of the trailers, many of us wouldbut then we have to pay the same amount of ridiculously high dues on anempty lot.
Doesn't make sense, an empty lot is not using any resources and if it weremaintained would add to the looks of the park. Much better to have aclean, kept up empty lot contributing some dues than a bunch of crappedup, nasty lots in default and paying NO DUES. Logical? I kind of thoughtso.
Thank you again for this blog, keep up the good work...we need it.
When people can put their heads together, things get done.

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "comment reply":
Just want to give you my thoughts on this web site.
I think you started something good but can be better with some changes.
- Remove the classified ads as the site is very unorganized and difficult to use. If you think there is a need to have them, create a separate page but have a pointer from the main page.
- Integrate a user forum. Their are many free ones on the web that you can link to for no charge. This will enable you to really create a community broken down into different topics about LA. Entice users to register in order to get access to specific forums.
- Have a separate page for pictures
- Create the main page like a newspaper.
I see and understand what you are trying to do. With the suggestions I mentioned, and your willingness to make some changes, I have no doubt you will be successful.
Please post if you have any questions :)


anon -- yes your right i would like to do those things but i am a newbie and i'm having difficulty as it is ---- i 've been looking for help on line but so far i've haven't found anyone closer than Bangladesh or Iowa or India --- also the time is a factor right now-- a lot of trial and error before i get things done -- departmentalizing the blog with several pages is the way to go-- i don't know if it's possible with google -- it is but i don't how to do it--- i've looked at wordpress a little bit and i guess what i'll have to do is set up a dummy blog and try working with it --is wordpress a viable program or are there others -- any help would be good-- i sure would like to have others participate and be able to add to the blog -- oh well helpless as usual????--thanks for your encouragement and i'll keep working on it--- chipper

#165

IT WILL HAPPEN ONLY ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIME!!!

BEWARE!

MICROSOFT WORLDWIDE TELESCOPE

i posted this program earlier in the year and i thought i would set it up again-- this is absolutely a stunning program from microsoft research -- you could spent hours looking at this program and be awestruck at it's beauty -- here is the link:

http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/

ps -- it can take a while to load -- it is a large program but well worth the time

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "4 SALE SIGNS":
This isn't a problem for me. I think if it was allowed people would migrate to signs for other things. Give 'em an inch and they take a mile. Real estate is mostly sold to outsiders who need an escort to get in so the signs would only be useful to those looking to move within the community and I don't think that happens often enough to warrant for sale signs all over the place. While it might be a useful tool in the general real estate market I don't think it is useful in a gated community. I've been to Eagle Lake and Trails End and neither allow for sale signs either. If I were to pick my battles with the BOD I'd go with things that have a bigger impact like getting the 12' wides passed and getting junk off the lots and not sweat the small stuff.

Anon-- yes you're right it will most useful within the community---but all kinds of outsiders drive around la UNESCORTED every spring and fall looking for properties--- their ability to get into la is through a realtor --usually the realtor will show you the top 3 properties then sends you around unescorted with a map and list in hand to look around and if you see something you can call them--- if they don't sense that your ready to buy they move on and let you search on your own--- in these cases signs would be helpful----- also another interesting observation in regards to protecting the in house realtor-- why are the realtor resales list carrying the property descriptions and the sale price for the properties while the la list excludes any descriptions or sale price------ oversight on la part or realtor pressure--- this should change--

also no one is picking a battle with the bod--- the comments in this blog are meant to highlight some of the inequities in the operational behaviors that occur in the community and let members express their opinions just as you did in the comment section-- and this community should only have one maximum -- if it doesn't benefit the entire community membership it should not be allowed to happen--- there is a lot of special interests that seek and get preferable treatment and that doesn't do anything for the community--- actually this comment that you sent sounds like you could be a realtor or working for him --- i wonder

you comment 'give 'em an inch and they take a mile' is really out of step in today's world-- that something from another era and should be left there ---

also if the rules are changed to allow sale signs they can be tailored to suit whatever the needs are and if it doesn't work then you modify them to get to what you want to achieve --

change is necessary and desirable -- la is stuck in a hole and the membership needs to speak up and insist that things get corrected and improved -- after all it is YOUR community!

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "BIG DAY TOMORRROW!":
#1 - who the hell are the minnows. That is not the name of Lake Adventures Swim Team. #2 I want to clarify that what you wrote is strictly your opinion - and other owners opinions think that the "coin toss" is absolutely wonderful. Children were never in harm's way and I would suggest that you think carefully before making such defamatory unrealistic and incorrect comments on something you know nothing about

Anon--- you must really be a case-- i drove in and out that gate and saw what those kids were doing---

• jumping up and down on the island between the in bound lanes
• running from the car in front of the guardhouse to the center island
• standing next to the guardhouse on the out bound lane

anyone who can say that putting children in harms way to raise a few dollars for a swim team has got their priorities messed up -- i understand the fervor in supporting your group and that's good .....but you never allow this fervor to over ride common sense and let the raising of money become a more important issue than the safety of children--- i don't think you will get much support for endangering the welfare of children---chipper

#168

4 SALE SIGNS

why are 4 sale signs prohibited at la???
let's list some of the possible reasons this rule is still being enforced and members are being cited and fined for posting signs

• there is a by-law prohibiting this --- ok-- out of step with today's markets and counterproductive for the benefit of the community


• proliferation of signs would be unsightly -- really -- does anyone in the upper echelon of la management really believe that this is worst then the derelict properties and unlicensed vehicles that are allowed to sit here for years before anything is done to clean them up or get rid of the owners


• la doesn't want them up because it will might make it easier to sell your property-- you think?


• la doesn't want them up because of racial bias among some clueless alumni members who help perpetuate this rule by lodging complaints against anyone posting a sign so they can keep la like it was when................ ---- that would NEVER happen!!!!!!




• the in house realtor doesn't want them up because he is protecting his interests and doesn't want competition and surely doesn't want members to be able to sell anything unless he has his hands in your pockets--- you enjoying it yet? -- THAT couldn't be or happen!

yes this banishment of signs whether for property, trailers, vehicles or any thing else is occurring for all the wrong reasons and the citations and fines are just perpetuating a unwarranted by- law that is being enforced for all the wrong reasons--- this is an action that needs to be reviewed and modified so that the la membership is the most important part of the equation and some help is given to the membership and not other interests that do not have the better intentions for the la community.......

follows is an article that appeared in the sunday morning call (click on article to enlarge it)

Full article link: http://www.mcall.com/business/realestate/all-salesign0803,0,5025838.story
#169

LA DAY WAS A BIG ONE

WEATHER STARTED OUT IFFY AND WENT UP FROM THERE-- GREAT DAY OF SWIMMING, PICNICS, GAMES, MUSIC, FAMILIES AND THEN AWESOME FIRE WORKS!

#170

BIG DAY TOMORRROW!

tomorrow is la day -- looks like it will be a fun filled event for the whole family-- tonight the ice cream social was busy and as usual i ate tooooo much ice cream with fudge--- hmm!

earlier tonight i went out the gate at 6pm and returned within an hour and the minnows swim organization was collecting money at the gate in both the in/out bound lanes...... bad idea!!!!!

why would you put children in these lanes to collect money -- how much can you possibly collect that warrants the risk of injury to these children in the event if an accident

these lanes are narrow and a tight fit to begin with -- drivers are preoccupied with getting close enough to get the community flyer, swipe their cards and get through the gate -- the last thing you need is to have several kids bouncing up and down with cans and signs or running across the lanes to get on the island to collect money -- this is not a proper way to raise money for your organization---

la should not allow this activity to occur strictly on a safety issue if not for the welfare of the kids---

and the minnow organization should put adults out there if they feel this practice is necessary and permitted -- it should not be permitted--- i'd bet that you won't get anyone on this board to sign a memo allowing this activity-- if they did then i'd have to be concerned about their ability to assess this situation and the effects on la in the event of an accident

i wish the minnows organization luck but they need to find a better way to raise money!

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MINNOWS

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

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

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

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

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

a little rough? i don't think so

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

email for la info@lakeadventure.net

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JUNK CARS

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

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

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

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

polaroid led

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

picked up a sony -- works great

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