Onward and upward....

Dawn from a couple of weeks ago - click to enlarge

 The annual meeting of the Apple Creek Homeowners Association was held this past Thursday, August 16. 29 homeowners were present, holding a total of 91 proxies...might well be a record, at least in recent times. The meeting officially began around 6:45p and adjourned a clean 3 hours later at 9:45p.  To say the discussions and dialogue were 'spirited' would be putting it mildly, but anticipated.

By the close of the meeting, a new board had been elected: Jan Woodlief, Frank Moskos, Lorraine Conard, Terry Rose, and Linda Hughes. 

Many concerns among some of the ACA home owners boil down knowing and interpreting our by-laws and covenants.  At the end of the meeting Norman Jacobs made a generous offer to any takers; on his own time and nickel, he made copies of these documents and had them in folders, free for the taking.  I would urge any of you that do not have copies to contact him and pick 'em up, and also to read over them.  As with most things in life, knowledge is power.

Too, throwing this out there...I hope each board member gets a copy and familiarizes themselves with these documents as we move forward.  It can only help.  :)

Bob

NEW SIGN....

Okay, so there really isn't a new sign...but one could argue putting one up at Chris Martin's house at the lower end of Apple Creek Road:

BEAR CROSSING

For the second time in just a few weeks, an adult black bear has found some things in that area pallatable, like a suet feeder Chris had 7 feet off the ground just this morning.  This from Chris (click on pics to enlarge):

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Dear Apple Creek,

Not my bear #1 is back.  After pawing down a 7 foot high hanging pad of suet he ( he for convenience, might call him shorty) strolled casually off behind the left  side of the garage to eat.  Sorry I missed the shot of him standing to reach the suet.      Has anyone else sited this critter.  Would like to figure out his route.  I'm beginning to suspect he's coming down from the Batchelor's via the 

This is a very adult bear not carved of wood and very sneaky.     I suspect  Suet is just the thing bears are looking for this time of year.  A wad of fat!  So heads up you guys and the Conner bees too.  It's  time to hide the beer, wine, and cheese.  Don't want this bear addicted to the stuff we eat.  It'll kill ya.  

By the way, the Conner bees eat at my place too via the hummingbird feeders. Is this a good or bad thing for bees?   They can put away a lot of juice in a day.      

 Just another fantastic day in the the Apple Creek Hood.  

Our best to all,

Chris and Helen

 

 

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Bob

Anybody lose a hound?

I'm guessing this is the dog that has been seen in the upper part of ACA the past couple of days.  I went ahead and picked her up last night, and have begun the process of checking with vets and lost and found boards.  Later today I'll take her by a vet to see if she has been chipped.  If you're looking to adopt a great pup, I can tell you she has yet to utter a bark and is very sweet and loving...and submissive as she slid in immediately with my brood of 3 females.  (click on pics to enlarge)

Guessing she's about 2 years old, ~40 lbs., seems very healthy, with super short darkly brindled hair and a 5" bobbed tail.  Big ol' white blaze from under the chin down through her chest, and has feet/toes as if they were dipped in white paint.

Holler at me if you know where she belongs or if you'd like to see her....she really has a sweet disposition, but three is all I can handle.

Bob  704-996-3184