Carol Hanson, 264 New Board Member
John Castelli, 236 New Board Member
Jackie Perez, 182 New Board Member
Steve Mattox, 180 New Board Member
Bordon Deane, 170
Al Biermann, 157
John Guenther, 155
Michael Blasko, 111
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Lake Ashton to be increased by 550 acres
Within 2 years construction will start on Phase 111. Will they be allowed to use our clubhouse? Will we be able to move around with so many residents. Will traffic lights be installed? Lake Ashton will be over 2,000 homes or 4,000 people. Big problems lay ahead. Life will no longer be easy here, people will be fighting to use the pool.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Joe Hunter
Is "Do nothing" retaliation Joe Hunter a headless nail, you can't get him out? Let us try and speak you mind. Send your report to lakeashtontalk@yahoo.com No name will be posted.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Shame on you Lake Ashton
Lake Ashton should be renamed: Give me money Lake Ashton Community. Nothing is free for the residents of Lake Ashton, Nothing. Shame on you Lake Ashton!
The boat dock should be free so you can enjoy Lake Ashton, but you have to pay $50.00/mo and another $50.00 plus tax to park your boat trailer. Now its $100 a month plus tax to have a boat here at Lake Ashton. At one time you could not have a truck to tow your boat to the boat dock. The CDD and the HOA board members here don't have too much brains. They don't see the light. It was $75.00/mo but no one was parking their boat there, so they lower it to $50.00/mo. Money, Money, Money
You now have to pay $750.00 to rent the ballroom but if your a resident it is only $325.00. What a deal! Money, Money, Money
If you want a covered storage spot it will cost you $100/mo plus tax. They have 60 covered spaces. Add it up, total income $6,000 a month plus across the covered area is another 60 spots at $50.00 each, total $3,000 for a grand total of $9,000. Not bad for storage with all that dust flying around.
And the residents of Lake Ashton just don't care, and they are afraid to say anything to "Do Nothing" Joe Hunter. Retaliation will follow if you do.
The boat dock should be free so you can enjoy Lake Ashton, but you have to pay $50.00/mo and another $50.00 plus tax to park your boat trailer. Now its $100 a month plus tax to have a boat here at Lake Ashton. At one time you could not have a truck to tow your boat to the boat dock. The CDD and the HOA board members here don't have too much brains. They don't see the light. It was $75.00/mo but no one was parking their boat there, so they lower it to $50.00/mo. Money, Money, Money
You now have to pay $750.00 to rent the ballroom but if your a resident it is only $325.00. What a deal! Money, Money, Money
If you want a covered storage spot it will cost you $100/mo plus tax. They have 60 covered spaces. Add it up, total income $6,000 a month plus across the covered area is another 60 spots at $50.00 each, total $3,000 for a grand total of $9,000. Not bad for storage with all that dust flying around.
And the residents of Lake Ashton just don't care, and they are afraid to say anything to "Do Nothing" Joe Hunter. Retaliation will follow if you do.
Its all about money here at Lake Ashton! MONEY MONEY MONEY
On Lake Ashton Web Site they want MONEY to place a personal ad for items for sale over $1000. See AD below. MONEY, MONEY MONEY The hell with the residents
There is no charge for items priced under $1,000. The fee scale for posting your items over $1,000 is: $25 fee for items priced $1,000 - $5,000; a $50.00 fee for items $5,001 - $25,000; a $100 fee for items $25,001 - $50,000. Contact the webmaster for items priced over $50,000 and a special page can be set up for your items. Please bring check to Activities Office before listing item. Bargain Bay is not for commercial use. Pictures are worth $$$. Follow the instructions carefully to upload pictures. Items will be deleted after being listed for three months. You may relist the item, if necessary. MONEY, MONEY
There is no charge for items priced under $1,000. The fee scale for posting your items over $1,000 is: $25 fee for items priced $1,000 - $5,000; a $50.00 fee for items $5,001 - $25,000; a $100 fee for items $25,001 - $50,000. Contact the webmaster for items priced over $50,000 and a special page can be set up for your items. Please bring check to Activities Office before listing item. Bargain Bay is not for commercial use. Pictures are worth $$$. Follow the instructions carefully to upload pictures. Items will be deleted after being listed for three months. You may relist the item, if necessary. MONEY, MONEY
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Song Revisions
Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers.
They include:
Bobby Darin ---
Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash.
Herman's Hermits ---
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker .
Ringo Starr ---
I Get By With a Little Help From Depends.
The Bee Gees -- -
How Can You Mend a Broken Hip..
Roberta Flack---
The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face.
Johnny Nash ---
I Can't See Clearly Now.
Paul Simon---
Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver
The Commodores ---
Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom.
Marvin Gaye ---
Heard It Through the Grape Nuts.
Procol Harem---
A Whiter Shade of Hair.
Leo Sayer ---
You Make Me Feel Like Napping.
The Temptations ---
Papa's Got a Kidney Stone.
Abba---
Denture Queen.
Tony Orlando ---
Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall.
Helen Reddy ---
I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore.
Leslie Gore---
It's My Procedure, and I'll Cry If I Want To.
And Last but NOT least:����� (my favorite)
Willie Nelson --- On the Commode Again
They include:
Bobby Darin ---
Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash.
Herman's Hermits ---
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker .
Ringo Starr ---
I Get By With a Little Help From Depends.
The Bee Gees -- -
How Can You Mend a Broken Hip..
Roberta Flack---
The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face.
Johnny Nash ---
I Can't See Clearly Now.
Paul Simon---
Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver
The Commodores ---
Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom.
Marvin Gaye ---
Heard It Through the Grape Nuts.
Procol Harem---
A Whiter Shade of Hair.
Leo Sayer ---
You Make Me Feel Like Napping.
The Temptations ---
Papa's Got a Kidney Stone.
Abba---
Denture Queen.
Tony Orlando ---
Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall.
Helen Reddy ---
I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore.
Leslie Gore---
It's My Procedure, and I'll Cry If I Want To.
And Last but NOT least:����� (my favorite)
Willie Nelson --- On the Commode Again
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIVING STUDY COUNCIL
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann
President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
Published February 20, 2009
Exactly 39 days before the COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIVING STUDY COUNCIL ceases to exist (according to FS 718.50151) the Council has today its first meeting -- via teleconference. And the AGENDA shows that nothing will be accomplished, besides some organizational issues. It's exactly as the DBPR and the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes intended. They knew exactly what to expect from a bipartisan Council that would take its task seriously. Everybody knows that the DBPR is to blame for most of the problems in condos -- and that at a time when homeowners' associations desperately need regulation and strong enforcement. Secretary Chuck Drago rather insults Florida's taxpaying citizens who pay his and his employees salaries by making quotes like: ".... they had great things to say about the people who work here. I know that we will continue to improve the way we serve our licensees and the people of Florida . It takes great people to affect change, and we’re fortunate to have a wonderful team." Don't forget, Drago made this statement after meeting with his "customers" all over Florida, who had very little good to say about his staff!
It is a shame that these people are allowed to draw pay, paid for by Florida's citizens.
President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
Published February 20, 2009
Exactly 39 days before the COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIVING STUDY COUNCIL ceases to exist (according to FS 718.50151) the Council has today its first meeting -- via teleconference. And the AGENDA shows that nothing will be accomplished, besides some organizational issues. It's exactly as the DBPR and the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes intended. They knew exactly what to expect from a bipartisan Council that would take its task seriously. Everybody knows that the DBPR is to blame for most of the problems in condos -- and that at a time when homeowners' associations desperately need regulation and strong enforcement. Secretary Chuck Drago rather insults Florida's taxpaying citizens who pay his and his employees salaries by making quotes like: ".... they had great things to say about the people who work here. I know that we will continue to improve the way we serve our licensees and the people of Florida . It takes great people to affect change, and we’re fortunate to have a wonderful team." Don't forget, Drago made this statement after meeting with his "customers" all over Florida, who had very little good to say about his staff!
It is a shame that these people are allowed to draw pay, paid for by Florida's citizens.
Government Officials wear blinders part 2
It all started when Division Chief Michael Cochran made his self-serving legal interpretations and called a meeting of the Community Association Living Study Council for Friday, October 10, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., trying to sneak in his "buddies" from the former Condo Advisory Council as new members. Cochran claimed that appointments from the Condo Advisory Council are "holding over."
But the appointment offices of the Governor, Senate President and Speaker failed to make the necessary appointments to fill the seats. As of Monday, February 16, 2009, each office failed to make one appointment, despite the fact that they had plenty of time. Don't forget, H 995, the bill that created this Council, was signed by the Governor into law on May 1, 2008.
Each office failed to make one appointment apiece, leaving the Council with only 4 members:
1.) Michael Andrew, Esq., Orlando (Marriott International, Inc.) , e-mail: mike.andrew@vacationclub.com
2.) Rosa M. de la Camara, Esq., Coral Gables (Lawfirm Becker & Poliakoff), e-mail: rdelacam@becker-poliakoff.com
3.) Mark Benson, Ft. Myers (Former member of RCCAM), e-mail: mark@markrbenson.com
4.) Larry Wigdor, Boca Raton (Consumer Advocate), e-mail: wlarcar@wigdor.biz
Just a little hint: Don't apply for a seat on the Council with the Governor's office if you have dared to criticize Secretary Drago and the DBPR, even if you stated known and proven facts! Secretary Drago's buddies in the Governor's office protect him and and want everybody to wear blinders and ignore the shortcomings of Drago and the DBPR! I always thought that only ostriches [when pursued hides its head in the sand and believes itself to be unseen (Merriam Webster)] are known for this tactic!
Why do we wonder that so many things go wrong in Florida, if our government officials can't even get simple things straight? Legislators pass laws and government employees ignore them -- or derail them to make them useless!
But the appointment offices of the Governor, Senate President and Speaker failed to make the necessary appointments to fill the seats. As of Monday, February 16, 2009, each office failed to make one appointment, despite the fact that they had plenty of time. Don't forget, H 995, the bill that created this Council, was signed by the Governor into law on May 1, 2008.
Each office failed to make one appointment apiece, leaving the Council with only 4 members:
1.) Michael Andrew, Esq., Orlando (Marriott International, Inc.) , e-mail: mike.andrew@vacationclub.com
2.) Rosa M. de la Camara, Esq., Coral Gables (Lawfirm Becker & Poliakoff), e-mail: rdelacam@becker-poliakoff.com
3.) Mark Benson, Ft. Myers (Former member of RCCAM), e-mail: mark@markrbenson.com
4.) Larry Wigdor, Boca Raton (Consumer Advocate), e-mail: wlarcar@wigdor.biz
Just a little hint: Don't apply for a seat on the Council with the Governor's office if you have dared to criticize Secretary Drago and the DBPR, even if you stated known and proven facts! Secretary Drago's buddies in the Governor's office protect him and and want everybody to wear blinders and ignore the shortcomings of Drago and the DBPR! I always thought that only ostriches [when pursued hides its head in the sand and believes itself to be unseen (Merriam Webster)] are known for this tactic!
Why do we wonder that so many things go wrong in Florida, if our government officials can't even get simple things straight? Legislators pass laws and government employees ignore them -- or derail them to make them useless!
A Fishermans Philosophy
A sure way to get a bite on a slow day is:
Talk about changing spots
Prepare another rod while one is out
Lay your rod down unsecured
Go for a sandwich
Start to pull the boat anchor
Use the worst fly you own
Crack open your first beer
Crack open your last beer
Take notice of the chick on a passing boat, bank or beach
Watch others fishing
Start reeling in your lines at going home time
Give your fishing rod to a female companion or child to hold
When your landing net is out of reach
When you have cast your line over an obstruction
When you line has drifted into impossible weeds
When you turn to look at the sunrise or sunset
Decide that you need to take a leak
Talk about changing spots
Prepare another rod while one is out
Lay your rod down unsecured
Go for a sandwich
Start to pull the boat anchor
Use the worst fly you own
Crack open your first beer
Crack open your last beer
Take notice of the chick on a passing boat, bank or beach
Watch others fishing
Start reeling in your lines at going home time
Give your fishing rod to a female companion or child to hold
When your landing net is out of reach
When you have cast your line over an obstruction
When you line has drifted into impossible weeds
When you turn to look at the sunrise or sunset
Decide that you need to take a leak
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