Fishing News

Yesterday, Saturday Nov 29, the black sea bass were hitting over near the power station. Under the direction of Ol' Ed Bedore, we floated with the waves and tides, and kept repositioning the boat to where the hits were. At one point all four poles had a bass on them. The largest one caught was 16 inches long! We kept 20 as the catch of the day.

Rules and Regs Committee Wraps Up

The Regency Cove Rules and Regs Committee has been meeting weekly since August, refining and revising the park rules. A new rental and leasing policy has been written, and is ready to be proposed to the Board of Directors at 1:00 on Dec 4. Rule changes in the other categories will also be presented at this meeting.

The final wrap up meeting of the committee will convene at 3pm on Dec 1.

Craft Sessions

There will be two craft sessions at the home of M L Mittel, on Dec 3 from 1-4pm, and Dec 4 from 6-9pm. The purpose of this get together is to create the angel centerpieces for the Dec. potluck supper. Andrea Sencich has generously donated all the supplies for the crafts.

Please bring a pencil, ruler, and good scissors. Give Mary Lou a call and let her know that you're coming.

Happy Thanksgiving

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!

May your bird be the best!

Have a wonderful and thankful day.

Tree Trimming Party

Come and help us deck the hall, put up the Christmas trees, listen to a little soft music, and drink a little wine. Everyone is welcome!

When: This Sunday, November 30, 2-4 pm.

Please sign-up in the Information Room, so we have a headcount.

Nov 22 Board Meeting postponed

Due to illness and absence, the Nov 22 meeting of the Board of Directors was postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience to the residents of Regency Cove. The meeting will be held November 29, 2008 at 10 am at the clubhouse. We look forward to seeing you there.

2009 Budget Arrives in Mail

The proposed 2009 HORC budget arrived in the mail this week. Every shareholder should have a copy of this by now. At the December Board Meeting, it will be voted on by the Board of Directors.

If you have any questions or concerns about this budget, please contact the Office, Manager, or any Board member. If for any reason you have not received a copy of this budget, please call Peggy and let her know.

Snowbirds, if you have just returned to the park and have not let the Office know that you are here, your mailing has gone north. Please call Peggy and let her know you have returned. All residents, please advise your neighbors to check in with the Office upon their return. The sign-in book is now conveniently located right inside the door of the Office. We can save lots of money in mailing if we know you are here.

Club Regency Honors Pat Myers

At the Thanksgiving potluck supper last night, Club Regency did a surprise honorarium for past resident Pat Myers. Pat has served Regency Cove for decades, visiting homebound, taking folks for rides to the store or just around the park. In more recent years, he has jazzed up his golf cart to be the honorary mobile boom box for Gasparilla parades, and July 4th parties. Pat left the park earlier this year to another facility but he said that he daily remembers his friends and colleagues back here in Regency Cove.

After the ceremony, Pat donated the original painting of Regency Cove by resident artist Doris Long. Pat generously paid for reproductions to be printed up for residents to buy, as a donation to Pat's charitable cause (St Vincent Society)

More than 160 members and residents attended this sit down dinner of roasted turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and a roll and butter. The dinner was FREE for members. (You don't get this anywhere else, folks!)

Shuffleboard

Regency Cove's Friendship League will host Silver Lake on November 18, and Americana Cove on Nov 25.

How-U-All plays Gateway off site on Nov 21, and Lowes City on Nov 28. Good Luck, Shufflers!

Fall Frolic Dance

Regency Cove Yacht Club's Fall Frolic dance will be held on Friday, November 21.

The dance will feature entertainment by Fatu. Dance starts at 7:30 P.M.

The price of the tickets are $6.00 per person and the dance is open to everyone and outside guests. Tickets can be purchased from Guy Hislop or Warren Mansfield.

Thanksgiving Potluck

All Club Regency members are welcome to a complimentary turkey dinner with all the fixings, on November 17, 2008, at 5:30pm. Guests will be charged a $5.00 fee. The co-hostesses of this evenings festivities are Jesse Anderson and Joyce Healey. The menu includes oven roasted turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, roll and butter, coffee, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

After the meal we will have a short meeting and then a delightful entertainer, Jean Seymour, will play the piano, sing a few songs, and crack a few jokes.

Please sign up in the Information Room before the list is removed or we hit our quota, and you miss this sumptuous feast. As always, bring your drinks and cups or glasses. This meal only, plates and silverware will be provided. Don't forget to wear your badge!!!

Veterans Day

Get that flag out of the shed, and put it up on the house!

Today's the day to honor all the men and women who have served their country. Its too bad this only happens once a year.

Years ago in Regency Cove there were ceremonies around the flagpole to honor the numerous veterans living in the park. One of these years, we ought to do it again.

Thank you to all the vets for your duty and honor to our country.

Attention all Fishermen

The sea bass are in.....here is a nice 15" er ! Old port Tampa shipping channel.... Remember, a bad day fishing, is better than a good day at work ? Saltydog

St Pat's Italian Dinner

When: Nov 5, 2008

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: Adults $6.00 adults / $4.00 kids under 10

Everyone is invited!

Come to St Patrick Church on Manhattan this Wednesday to enjoy the sumptious feast hosted by the Men's Club. The menu includes spaghetti, sausage, meatballs, stuffed shells, salad, and garlic bread. Drinks and lemon digestive assistant included.

Good Morning!

Sunday morning at 7:10am.

Have a glorious day!

Gasparilla Planning Meeting

Call for Volunteers!!

On November 5, 2008 the planning committee for the upcoming Gasparilla celebration will be meeting in the hall at 1:00 pm.

Ron Jeffries will serve as chairman of the festivities, and Mike Ross is the first mate of the Flotilla. If you would like to assist in any aspect of the party or parade, please attend, or let Ron know.

We need help with the flags, ticket sales, hall decoration, cooks, flotilla, the all girl marching band, judges for boats, bikes, and golf carts, and clean-up. Without your help, this party will not succeed.

Come on out, get involved in one of the funnest activites of the year. No clubs sponsor this event, it is all accomplished by volunteers..... you.

Time Change Tonight

Don't forget your lawn timer.

REMEMBER TO CHECK TIMERS ON IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLLERS

(Oct. 31, 2008) –The Tampa Water Department reminds residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers when they turn their clocks back one hour on Saturday night to change from Daylight Saving to Eastern Standard Time. Residents also may want to take the opportunity to ensure the battery backups on their controllers are operating properly to maintain system programming during power interruptions.

Tampa’s one-day-a-week irrigation restrictions remain in effect and are enforced 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Water restrictions inside Tampa’s city limits allow residents with addresses ending in an even number (or letters A – M) to water on Tuesdays only, and addresses ending in an odd number (or letters N – Z) to water on Sundays only. Watering is limited to a complete irrigation cycle and is not allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on your designated day.

In addition to Tampa’s water use restrictions, the recent Executive Order SWF 08-044 by the Southwest Florida Water Management District prohibits all hand watering, micro-irrigation and other low-volume irrigation between the hours of 8 a.m and 6 p.m. throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, including the City of Tampa. Tampa Water Department customers who live outside of the city limits should call Hillsborough County at (813) 275-7094 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/water/restrictions/ for approved irrigation days and times.

Jerry Frankhouser, President

Bayside West Neighborhood Association

http://www.baysidewest.50megs.com/

813-507-9664