(Every once in awhile, I feel compelled to post an email. Thanks Don.)
P.S. Yes, I KNOW chickens are she and not he. I'm just the messenger! Shut up.
SARAH PALIN: The chicken crossed the road because gosh-darn it, he's a maverick!
BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for change! The chicken wanted change!
JOHN MC CAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.
HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to ensure right from Day One that every chicken in this country gets the chance it deserves to cross the road. But then, this really isn't about me.
GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here.
DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?
COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.
BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken. What is your definition of chicken?
AL GORE: I invented the chicken.
JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it.
AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white? We need some black chickens.
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the problem on this side of the road before it goes after the problem on the other side of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting by not taking on his current problems before adding new problems.
OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a NEW CAR so that he can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.
ANDERSON COOPER, CNN: We have reason to believe there is a chicken, but we have not yet been allowed to have access to the other side of the road.
NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because he's guilty! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks.
PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.
MARTHA STEWART: No one called me to warn me which way that chicken was going. I had a standing order at the Farmer's Market to sell my eggs when the price dropped to a certain level. No little bird gave me any insider information.
DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I've not been told.
ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain, alone.
JERRY FALWELL: Because the chicken was gay! Can't you people see the plain truth? That's why they call it the 'other side.' Yes, my friends, that chicken is gay. And if you eat that chicken, you will become gay too. I say we boycott all chickens until we sort out this abomination that the liberal media whitewashes with seemingly harmless phrases like 'the other side.' That chicken should not be crossing the road. It's as plain and as simple as that.
GRANDPA: In my day we didn't ask why the chicken crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough.
BARBARA WALTERS: Isn't that interesting? In a few moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for the first time, the heartwarming story of how it experienced a serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish its lifelong dream of crossing the road.
ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.
JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the world crossing roads together, in peace.
BILL GATES: I have just released eChicken2010, which will not only cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance your checkbook. Internet Explorer is an integral part of eChicken2010. This new platform is much more stable and will never reboot.
ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road, or did the road move beneath the chicken?
COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?
REGENCY COVE: Better watch out or you'll get run over by a speeder!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Skid Marks on Canal
Residents on Canal were alarmed early Saturday morning to hear the incomparable, nerve-shattering sound of tires screeching in front of their homes. We've all heard it, with clenched abs, waiting for the sickening crash of metal that occasionally follows.
Well, luckily, there was no crash following the screech of tires yesterday morning. The event, however, left a 20 foot skid mark on Canal Street, eastbound, a block before the Blvd. 7 four-way stop. (The photo here is not the actual skidmark.)
Now how fast do you think a vehicle would be going to leave a skid mark that long? I'm no forensic expert, but I can guarantee you, that car wasn't going ten miles an hour!
Over and over, drivers have been warned to slow down in this park. The certain outcome of speeding on our quiet streets and boulevards involves nothing less than maiming or death. We hope and pray that never happens.
Contact the manager if you witness a driver traveling at dangerous speeds in our community! Give a full description of the car, and a tag number if possible. This is serious business!
Contact the manager if you witness a driver traveling at dangerous speeds in our community! Give a full description of the car, and a tag number if possible. This is serious business!
Above all, please observe the posted speed limit! Remind your guests and deliverymen of our 10 mph limit. Let's make a community-wide effort to keep skidmarks where they belong.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Yacht Club Lunch
The first Yacht Club luncheon of the fall season happens tomorrow afternoon at 12:30. Perfect Fit provides the music entertainment after the meal til 4:00. BYOB. This is going to be fun!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October 2010 Board Meeting
Some last minute family business prompted my tardiness to the board meeting this afternoon. I was lucky to walk in during a presidential tirade coming from the black box on the board table, with the president loudly declaring that he is "THE PRESIDENT!", as he further chastised the members of the board for not supporting a decision he made all by himself. The Boos from the audience were unbelievable!! Our president must understand that the members expect no one on the board to rubber stamp his ideas. We elected a diverse group so there will be diversity of opinion in all public discussions. His opinion is merely one of the nine. Besides, we're getting very tired of the talking box. Why the heck isn't the VP running the park in the president's absence?
It seems that our president attempted to pave the way to approve an under-age resident, without the proper board discussion and approval. I got the impression from statements made by several of the board members that emails were flying behind the scenes. I believe that several of the board members didn't want to even publicly discuss this hot topic. What should have been discussed is the proper procedure for a resident to request permission for an adult child to come into the park permanently or for just a long-term visit. No one, manager nor vice president, bothered to explain the procedure to the resident requesting the special consideration. This could have been done quietly, correctly, without public outcry at the meeting.
Every member of our board knows that it is illegal to conduct board business by email. With the president out of the country for more than half of the year, it is getting apparent that it is not in the best interest of the park for him to maintain his iron fist over the board.
The Infrastructure Committee reported to the members on the $96,000+ spent on the three completed capital improvement projects that I can't seem to find on the 2010 budget. Some of the money came from our reserves. The rest came from the "miracle contingency fund" formerly a mortgage fund, which few at the table seemed sure of, other than Rose and Susan, and of which some disagreement arose between Paul and Rose. Are you confused? Me too.
Kudos to Patti for her research on lawn care contracts. The four bids she provided to the board produced an interesting cost-saving option for the park. A motion was approved to accept Short Cuts Lawn Care, pending approval from the manager, Ed Scobee, and the Infrastructure Committee (?) I guess our contract review committee is defunct.
Another $1,000 was approved for new lighting under the newly completed shuffleboard roof. Your park dollars at work for you.
Regarding the publicized computer observance of the security system, no residents will be issued passwords to watch the security camera displays. Only three people will be allowed to view camera recordings, two Safety Committeemen, and the park manager. Real-time displays will continue in the Office, so our gates can be opened and monitored by our Office staff. Supposedly, our president's monitor has been turned off. And that's a good thing.
The final hour of the 3+ hour board meeting was spent on the 2011 budget. Susan has been working well with Cheri. For some reason, Parker, not Rose, is a member of the Finance Committee. Rose has considerable experience and made valuable contributions to the budget discussion. No comment from Parker. I hope that the Finance Committee begins to work in earnest with the key players, and eliminates the unnecessary ones.
I really worry about Mr. McCumber's proposed reserve pooling. He needs to listen to his more experienced board colleagues, and speak less.
It seems that our president attempted to pave the way to approve an under-age resident, without the proper board discussion and approval. I got the impression from statements made by several of the board members that emails were flying behind the scenes. I believe that several of the board members didn't want to even publicly discuss this hot topic. What should have been discussed is the proper procedure for a resident to request permission for an adult child to come into the park permanently or for just a long-term visit. No one, manager nor vice president, bothered to explain the procedure to the resident requesting the special consideration. This could have been done quietly, correctly, without public outcry at the meeting.
Every member of our board knows that it is illegal to conduct board business by email. With the president out of the country for more than half of the year, it is getting apparent that it is not in the best interest of the park for him to maintain his iron fist over the board.
The Infrastructure Committee reported to the members on the $96,000+ spent on the three completed capital improvement projects that I can't seem to find on the 2010 budget. Some of the money came from our reserves. The rest came from the "miracle contingency fund" formerly a mortgage fund, which few at the table seemed sure of, other than Rose and Susan, and of which some disagreement arose between Paul and Rose. Are you confused? Me too.
Kudos to Patti for her research on lawn care contracts. The four bids she provided to the board produced an interesting cost-saving option for the park. A motion was approved to accept Short Cuts Lawn Care, pending approval from the manager, Ed Scobee, and the Infrastructure Committee (?) I guess our contract review committee is defunct.
Another $1,000 was approved for new lighting under the newly completed shuffleboard roof. Your park dollars at work for you.
Regarding the publicized computer observance of the security system, no residents will be issued passwords to watch the security camera displays. Only three people will be allowed to view camera recordings, two Safety Committeemen, and the park manager. Real-time displays will continue in the Office, so our gates can be opened and monitored by our Office staff. Supposedly, our president's monitor has been turned off. And that's a good thing.
The final hour of the 3+ hour board meeting was spent on the 2011 budget. Susan has been working well with Cheri. For some reason, Parker, not Rose, is a member of the Finance Committee. Rose has considerable experience and made valuable contributions to the budget discussion. No comment from Parker. I hope that the Finance Committee begins to work in earnest with the key players, and eliminates the unnecessary ones.
I really worry about Mr. McCumber's proposed reserve pooling. He needs to listen to his more experienced board colleagues, and speak less.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Election Comment
John Dingfelder will not support our community regarding our opposition to the overhead expressway down the middle of Gandy. He is running for election to the Hillsborough County Commission District 1 seat which represents our district.
You may want to take this into consideration when you vote. His opponent is Sandy Murman, and she is opposed to the overhead expressway.
Seffnerman
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
You may want to take this into consideration when you vote. His opponent is Sandy Murman, and she is opposed to the overhead expressway.
Seffnerman
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
News from the election front.
At two meetings in the neighborhood, John Dingfelder made it clear that he will not support the residents south of Euclid in their ongoing efforts to keep an Overhead Bridge away from Gandy Blvd.
There is a long four page ballot for this election. There is still time to call the Board of Elections 813-744-5900 to get a ballot by mail. It only takes moment to call and the ballot will be mailed to your house in a day or two. Just a $.44 stamp and no waiting in long lines.
We are looking for familys to participate in the 4th Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. I need to know how much advertising to buy. Please let me know if you will join us..
Jerry Frankhouser, President
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
savegandy@usa.com
813-507-9664
There is a long four page ballot for this election. There is still time to call the Board of Elections 813-744-5900 to get a ballot by mail. It only takes moment to call and the ballot will be mailed to your house in a day or two. Just a $.44 stamp and no waiting in long lines.
We are looking for familys to participate in the 4th Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. I need to know how much advertising to buy. Please let me know if you will join us..
Jerry Frankhouser, President
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
savegandy@usa.com
813-507-9664
Friday, October 15, 2010
Great Neighborhood Garage Sale
It time for the fourth annual Garage sale. It is scheduled for the 6th of November from 8:00 to 2:00 or whenever you want to stop. We will have newspaper and web advertising and street signs. I will print out
maps like last year. This year their will be a $5.00 cost. Email me your name, address and phone number and I will put you on the map. When I bring you the maps I will collect the fee that Saturday morning.
I hope you will join us.
For those of you in Regency Cove who want to be in the sale, I have room on my lawn for your table. Contact me if you want to join us.
Jerry Frankhouser, President
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
savegandy@usa.com
813-507-9664
maps like last year. This year their will be a $5.00 cost. Email me your name, address and phone number and I will put you on the map. When I bring you the maps I will collect the fee that Saturday morning.
I hope you will join us.
For those of you in Regency Cove who want to be in the sale, I have room on my lawn for your table. Contact me if you want to join us.
Jerry Frankhouser, President
Bayside West Neighborhood Association
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
savegandy@usa.com
813-507-9664
Monday, October 11, 2010
View From My Window
Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Facebook Movie
All of you Facebook fans out there should set a date to see the film The Social Network, which opened two days ago. The story is about Mark Zuckerberg and his best friend Eduardo Severin who partner together to create a new website after a rather insulting breakup that Mark experiences with his girlfriend. Mark rushes back to his dorm to trash his ex-GF on his blog, and while becoming more intoxicated, he creates a new website that pretty much trashes all the female students in the northeastern colleges.
Zuckerberg, a Harvard underclassman and computer programming genious with no social skills, becomes involved with other Harvard students who provide the seed for the eventual Facebook site. Within a very short time, Zuckerberg is involved in skirmishes with Harvard, with the dashing Winklevoss twins, and eventually his own best friend Eduardo. His introduction to Sean Parker, the young man who made and lost a fortune with his own Napster website, contributes to the decadence that leads to the multi-million dollar lawsuits. The college parties portrayed in the film resemble nothing close to any of the drinking parties I attended in my youth, and only reinforce my relief that I never had a daughter to send away to any campus.
Zuckerberg, a Harvard underclassman and computer programming genious with no social skills, becomes involved with other Harvard students who provide the seed for the eventual Facebook site. Within a very short time, Zuckerberg is involved in skirmishes with Harvard, with the dashing Winklevoss twins, and eventually his own best friend Eduardo. His introduction to Sean Parker, the young man who made and lost a fortune with his own Napster website, contributes to the decadence that leads to the multi-million dollar lawsuits. The college parties portrayed in the film resemble nothing close to any of the drinking parties I attended in my youth, and only reinforce my relief that I never had a daughter to send away to any campus.
Its absolutely amazing to see how Mark Zuckerberg has become the youngest billionaire in history. Its pathetic to watch Zuckenberg's inability to show any truely human emotion or humanity on any scale. Will this movie affect Facebook on any grand scale? Hell no. Take care of your farms and Mafia wars, Facebook will live on for decades.
Photo: The real Mark Zuckerberg shown between the real Winkelvoss twins who recently won their real $65 million lawsuit. Sheesh!
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