Tuesday, July 31, 2012

ANNUAL MEETING and stuff

The heavens opened up early this morning here in ACA...I tallied 1.92" in my gauge by the time all was said and done here at the end of Staymon at 3775'. Wish I could figure out a way to make a fortune off of my fruitful Mosquito Farm that continues to propagate in ridiculous fashion...

By now, ye ACA homeowners should have received a letter/announcement for the annual meeting, including an all-important proxy.  Please read all the enclosed information carefully and respond accordingly, if you cannot attend in person.

DATE:  Thursday, August 16, 2012
TIME:  6:30pm til ?
WHERE:  100 South Main Street
Waynesville 1st Baptist Church
Waynesville, NC
(this is where we've me the past two years)

Here is a map picture of the location (click to enlarge):



Here is a view of the place taken from Google maps (click to enlarge):


bob

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

WHAT'S 'BRUIN' IN ACA....

Look, we all know bears are part of our vernacular here in the mountains, and they do come through from time to time....apparently one adult heard that Chris Martin makes one mean Mojito and came a-callin' during 'Happy Hour' a couple of days ago....Helen snapped this pic of Chris's new fan.


Appears to be a nice adult black bear, and I 'm sure it continued on it's merry way.  If you have outdoor pets and bird feeders, as most of us do, just know to be extra watchful this time of the year.  Notwithstanding, the coyotes will soon be back around, which are, for me, of far more concern.

bob

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Storm info, updates...

Quite the coverage of overnight storms we had Sunday into early Monday.  Not sure when the power went out, but it was back on after a few hours.  While I've posted this info before (archived), I recommend putting the outage line phone number into your cell phone, or keeping it handy if your land line is still working after an outage.  Yes, the Duke Power/Progress-Energy merger has gone through, but for now all will continue to work as it has, in terms of phone numbers, websites, etc.  The automated 'report outage' number is:

1.800.419.6356

They also have an interactive outage map online you can access at:

HERE or  https://www.progress-energy.com/app/outagemaps/carolinas.aspx

That site may not work with Apple products, fyi...the ol' flash player thing.  I picked up 1.14" of rain from the storms, though it may have been heavier on top of the mountain.

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Humble thanks to IRENE and JUDY for their continued care and upkeep of our ACA entrance area.  On their own time and nickel they keep the mulch and foliage freshened, along with seasonal touches.  It is greatly appreciated - take a moment to thank them when you cross paths!

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Glad the heat has taken a break...highest I got was 93 in the shade, which is rather unheard of at the higher elevation here.  Pic (clickable) was from the sultry sunrise last Friday where places like Columbia, SC set their all-time record high of 109 degrees.


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Our Annual meeting is coming up not too long from now...as soon as I get any confirmed information about it I will pass it along.  If you have any questions before then, contact the ACHOA president Jan Woodlief.

bob