Winding Oaks Pool Party

Obviously, we like to eat here in Winding Oaks, and with 85 people who RSVP'd for the pool party, they decided to move it to the beach. So, a fake ribbon cutting was conducted while neighbors dined on food from Publix (our supermarket chain). We also danced to the music of a one man band, and on the whole had a great time. I say we, but it was just me. Elizabeth stayed home, not seeing the sense of going to the beach for a pool party when the pool is but steps from our back door. No matter, I had a great time and brought home lots of leftovers that all were encouraged to take. Guess the Entertainment Committees eyes were bigger than the neighbors appetites, but all ended well and I'll have snacks for a week.

Our pool is finally complete, and landscaping is in place between the pool wall and the retention pond. Ripley no longer is allowed at the pool, where he visited often during construction, but he still can swim in the pond (and does). All that is left now is for the Town to hopefully allow removal of one large oak tree that sheds leaves and pollen daily onto (and into) one end of the pool. It's roots are impacting the handicap access ramp, so we believe the federal Americans with Disabilities Act will trump the town's tree code. Time and a chain saw will tell, I suppose. I am not on the subdivision Trustee board here (I'm still a Trustee at our old condo property, where we have the unit in a rental pool), but once the Cedars condo sells, I'll probably not be able to restrain myself from running for the Winding Oaks board.

Once a politician, always a politician I suppose........but around here, a well fed politician.