Its time to say Farewell to the Whisperings.The first post on this blog was on May 29, 2007. This is the last one. There have been over 77,600+ hits in those four and a half years.
A new day of communication is coming, right on your Bright House TV screen. Stay tuned.
Nothing will be deleted for a month or so, the archives are quite interesting. Thanks to the loyal followers who left comments periodically.
Have a safe and happy new year. May peace return to our community.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Mark Your Calendars
We're hoping that refreshments will be served so that the vets can linger over the stories and share a few more memories.
Thank you to all who took the time to share your memories and photos with us. We respect those who chose not to share. Ed and I hope that this keepsake will be cherished in your family for a long time to come. The whole experience meant a lot to both of us.
2011 - The Year in Review
This hasn't been one of my favorite years, but here's how it was reported on the blog. This is the third annual Regency Cove Whisperings Year in Review.
January 2011
The new year began with Happy Days and coupon books. The Friendship Club new year party was again a sellout! The Vegetable Lady was approved set up a stand to sell fruit and vegetables twice a week. Mary Willsey writes her last Friendship Club article in the Outlook, since the presidency has turned over to Alice Disharoon.
February 2011
Another Regency Cove Gasparilla celebration goes off, due to the cooperation of Mike Ross, Ron Jeffries, Chuck Davis (Flotilla) and Cheryl Corbett ( Decorations). The Veteran's anthology is announced in the Outlook, and interviews begin in earnest. Leonard Helbig, Tony Sencich, and Mike Ross begin fabrication of the new cement benches for Sunset Point. Maintenance supervisor Ed Scobee is one of the team, doing a lion's share of the work. A new lawn service for our common areas started this month. (Wade is the most senior veteran in the book)
March 2011
In an unprecedented quorum, the shareholders of Regency Cove vote at the Annual Meeting 251 to 5 to not fully fund the Reserves, after threatened with a fabricated 33% maintenance increase. Elaine Belba, Dennis Hayes, and Rose Reis are elected to the board. The 18 Hole Golf League ended its season with a banquet. To bid farewell to our Snowbirds, the Friendship Club hosts a Sock Hop and the Yacht Club presented a free dinner dance to its members.
On March 31, a tornado sweeps across Pinellas County, hitting two mobile home parks in Largo, crosses the bay, and hits Tampa just south of Regency Cove. Many folks gathered at the clubhouse, while the TV blared warnings. A nice time was had by all. Thank you, God.
April 2011
The new benches are placed on Sunset Point, and a few volunteers come out to assist. Tony and Mike have hand mixed over a ton of cement, and Sandy and Etel Helbig sand and stain over 500 feet of lumber for slats. A meeting is held at the Platt Library by Bayside West Neighborhood Assn. informing us that Georgetown developers want to be grandfathered in on traffic issues. Only one board member attends, Dennis Kralick. Residents of Regency Cove respond with a Town Hall meeting set up by director Dennis Kralick for one week later.
May 2011
The infamous Town Hall meeting of May 5 allowed Georgetown officials and attorney to respond to questions of residents. They got an earful! Our board was not prepared to join in our fight against the developer, DeBartolo. Shortly after that, resident Ellen Nimon took the microphone and described the board's historical stand against Gandy Improvements and radical Georgetown development. The people of Regency Cove spoke, but only 2 board members remained to listen to the people.
The Kentucky Derby party was held on May 7. Simultaneously, an impromptu meeting was held at the pavillion on Sunset Point to organize a recall. On May 13, manager Cheri Scobee's employment is terminated by the board of directors, and reported later that day on this blog, and the largest number of comments (33) were posted by residents from all over the country. New manager Dawn Simmons, with 25 years experience, takes the reins a few days later.
June 2011
When the recall ballots arrived by process server at the June board meeting, the president resigned. The results of the recall were 222 for and 31 against. Housekeeping in Regency Cove goes to a new level, sprucing up and painting. The boat storage yard finally receives electric power.
July 2011
Father Bob Goodwin bids farewell to Regency Cove. Judy Webb resigns as editor of the Outlook. Employee Richard Gauss leaves Regency Cove for a position at Bright House. His position will not be refilled. The board voted 5 to 3 to approve the $590 permit fee for the kayak ramp on Pelican. No cars are allowed and no parking signs were installed at the turnaround. Hall improvements paid by the Friendship Club are beautiful.
The Beast and I become acquainted at the Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center radiation dept. in Maywood IL for the next 7 1/2 weeks.
September 2011
Hurricane Irene has smashed and devastated the eastern coast. Folks at home up North are having a worse hurricane season than us down here in Florida. New signs appear on our waterfront. Residents are amazed and curious. Board member Elaine Belba resigns from the board due to her husband's ill health. Although the board has requested and received resumes from the shareholders to fill vacancies, the item is tabled.
October 2011
A survey of residents' opinions is distributed in the October Outlook. One item of note was reducing the size of the board to seven. We still wait to hear the results.
November 2011
Pool repairs take a little longer than expected, but the stairs, railings, and a whole new surface completes the job. The spa gains its own entrance, an improvement long overdue.
December 2011
Budget meetings are efficiently completed. Commodore Chuck Paramore retires from the Yacht Club, Paul Dillon steps in. A new light appears on the cupola above the Sunset Point pavillion.
Tragedy strikes when fire destroys a home. The quick response of neighbors kept the fire from tragic consequences. Neighbors generously donate money, clothing, and items for their new accommodations.
Happy New Year!
January 2011
The new year began with Happy Days and coupon books. The Friendship Club new year party was again a sellout! The Vegetable Lady was approved set up a stand to sell fruit and vegetables twice a week. Mary Willsey writes her last Friendship Club article in the Outlook, since the presidency has turned over to Alice Disharoon. |
| Wade Nimon |
Another Regency Cove Gasparilla celebration goes off, due to the cooperation of Mike Ross, Ron Jeffries, Chuck Davis (Flotilla) and Cheryl Corbett ( Decorations). The Veteran's anthology is announced in the Outlook, and interviews begin in earnest. Leonard Helbig, Tony Sencich, and Mike Ross begin fabrication of the new cement benches for Sunset Point. Maintenance supervisor Ed Scobee is one of the team, doing a lion's share of the work. A new lawn service for our common areas started this month. (Wade is the most senior veteran in the book)
March 2011
In an unprecedented quorum, the shareholders of Regency Cove vote at the Annual Meeting 251 to 5 to not fully fund the Reserves, after threatened with a fabricated 33% maintenance increase. Elaine Belba, Dennis Hayes, and Rose Reis are elected to the board. The 18 Hole Golf League ended its season with a banquet. To bid farewell to our Snowbirds, the Friendship Club hosts a Sock Hop and the Yacht Club presented a free dinner dance to its members.
On March 31, a tornado sweeps across Pinellas County, hitting two mobile home parks in Largo, crosses the bay, and hits Tampa just south of Regency Cove. Many folks gathered at the clubhouse, while the TV blared warnings. A nice time was had by all. Thank you, God.
April 2011
The new benches are placed on Sunset Point, and a few volunteers come out to assist. Tony and Mike have hand mixed over a ton of cement, and Sandy and Etel Helbig sand and stain over 500 feet of lumber for slats. A meeting is held at the Platt Library by Bayside West Neighborhood Assn. informing us that Georgetown developers want to be grandfathered in on traffic issues. Only one board member attends, Dennis Kralick. Residents of Regency Cove respond with a Town Hall meeting set up by director Dennis Kralick for one week later.May 2011
The infamous Town Hall meeting of May 5 allowed Georgetown officials and attorney to respond to questions of residents. They got an earful! Our board was not prepared to join in our fight against the developer, DeBartolo. Shortly after that, resident Ellen Nimon took the microphone and described the board's historical stand against Gandy Improvements and radical Georgetown development. The people of Regency Cove spoke, but only 2 board members remained to listen to the people.
The Kentucky Derby party was held on May 7. Simultaneously, an impromptu meeting was held at the pavillion on Sunset Point to organize a recall. On May 13, manager Cheri Scobee's employment is terminated by the board of directors, and reported later that day on this blog, and the largest number of comments (33) were posted by residents from all over the country. New manager Dawn Simmons, with 25 years experience, takes the reins a few days later.June 2011
When the recall ballots arrived by process server at the June board meeting, the president resigned. The results of the recall were 222 for and 31 against. Housekeeping in Regency Cove goes to a new level, sprucing up and painting. The boat storage yard finally receives electric power.
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| The Beast |
Father Bob Goodwin bids farewell to Regency Cove. Judy Webb resigns as editor of the Outlook. Employee Richard Gauss leaves Regency Cove for a position at Bright House. His position will not be refilled. The board voted 5 to 3 to approve the $590 permit fee for the kayak ramp on Pelican. No cars are allowed and no parking signs were installed at the turnaround. Hall improvements paid by the Friendship Club are beautiful.
The Beast and I become acquainted at the Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center radiation dept. in Maywood IL for the next 7 1/2 weeks.
September 2011
Hurricane Irene has smashed and devastated the eastern coast. Folks at home up North are having a worse hurricane season than us down here in Florida. New signs appear on our waterfront. Residents are amazed and curious. Board member Elaine Belba resigns from the board due to her husband's ill health. Although the board has requested and received resumes from the shareholders to fill vacancies, the item is tabled.
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| Board at work |
October 2011
A survey of residents' opinions is distributed in the October Outlook. One item of note was reducing the size of the board to seven. We still wait to hear the results.
November 2011
Pool repairs take a little longer than expected, but the stairs, railings, and a whole new surface completes the job. The spa gains its own entrance, an improvement long overdue. 
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| 2011 Christmas Decorators |
December 2011
Budget meetings are efficiently completed. Commodore Chuck Paramore retires from the Yacht Club, Paul Dillon steps in. A new light appears on the cupola above the Sunset Point pavillion.Tragedy strikes when fire destroys a home. The quick response of neighbors kept the fire from tragic consequences. Neighbors generously donate money, clothing, and items for their new accommodations.
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Shriners Burn Center & Crippled Childrens hospitals
THANK YOU.....THANK YOU......THANK YOU
For the many donations in 2011 of the snap tops from aluminum cans. Your donations to the Shrine organization contributed to 380 lbs collected in 2011. This will aid in the manufacture of MANY braces for the needy crippled children. Please drop off any large quantities at my home (10 Sunset), as believe it or not, some of these dissapear before I can get to them. Again, the Shriners thank you. Ed Bedore
For the many donations in 2011 of the snap tops from aluminum cans. Your donations to the Shrine organization contributed to 380 lbs collected in 2011. This will aid in the manufacture of MANY braces for the needy crippled children. Please drop off any large quantities at my home (10 Sunset), as believe it or not, some of these dissapear before I can get to them. Again, the Shriners thank you. Ed Bedore
Friday, December 23, 2011
A Different Christmas Poem
~ Anonymous
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
'What are you doing?' I asked without fear,
'Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!'
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
'Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!'
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said 'Its really all right, I'm out here by choice.
I'm here every night.'
'It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
Then he sighed and he said 'Its really all right, I'm out here by choice.
I'm here every night.'
'It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,'
Then he sighed, 'That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers.'
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,'
Then he sighed, 'That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers.'
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue.... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue.... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.'
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.'
'So go back inside,' he said, 'harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right.'
'But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
'Give you money,' I asked, 'or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son.'
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right.'
'But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
'Give you money,' I asked, 'or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son.'
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
'Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.'
'Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.'
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Commodore Retires
After two years of service as Regency Cove Yacht Club Commodore, Chuck Paramore retired last night handing the torch over to Paul Dillon. Tony Policelli will serve as his assistant, and Jean Wilson takes over as Treasurer. Good Luck folks, have a productive term.
Thanks to Chuck and Karen for a great two years.
Thanks to Chuck and Karen for a great two years.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
New Light Atop the Pavillon
Did anyone spot the new light on top of the Sunset Point pavilion tonight? Something brand new is now adorning our shelter. Go check it out.
Fire Victims
I've been asked to report on Mike and Lucy Wishart, saying that aside from the total destruction of their home, both are doing well. President Dennis Kralick sent out an email asking for donations for the Wisharts, to get them through this difficult time.Bedding, clothing and food can be dropped off with Mike and Lucy at 7-28. The office has a donation fund if you care to kick in. This couple lost everything!
Please think about them this holiday season, and consider giving a nice gift of cash tucked into a Christmas card.
Fire Destroys Home
Both of the inhabitants made it out safely, but the home at 5-37 is severely damaged. Neighbors provided immediate comfort and assistance to the couple until Tampa Fire and Rescue arrived, and later on the Police. The couple's golf cart was rescued. The couple was relocated in the park temporarily. Clothing donations began to arrive early last evening.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
SNAP for Seniors
Are you 60 years of age or older?
· Are you having trouble making ends meet?
· Could you use some help with your grocery bill?
· Do you live in Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Highlands or Hardee County?
If so, call the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging Resource Center. We have a team of specialists who can help you complete the “SNAP” or “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” application over the phone. SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) makes it easier than ever to apply for food assistance.
· No long paper applications to sift through
· No computer or computer skills needed
· Apply from the comfort of your home
If you would like assistance in applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), give us a call at:
800-96ELDER or 800-963-5337
Patricia Henderson, Community Services Coordinator
West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
hendersonp@elderaffairs.org
813-676-5609 / Fax 813-623-1342
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