Aripeka West News
“Here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods” October 2011
A message from BJ…
I wanted everyone to know that the Pasco County Sheriff is actively working on the case regarding my Peddle Boat. The Peddle Boat has been located! I will not be able to get it back until those responsible for the thief have been arrested and prosecuted. The Sheriff’s Dept. has assured me that they are close to making an arrest.
On the job with Karl & Gail…
Okay, so it looks like we are on our own writing October’s Newsletter, I was sure hoping that someone would turn in a story to be published. Remember, if you have something to add to next month’s Newsletter, please get it to us by the 20th.
This month we are working on the Screened Room in the RV Park. We have painted it and are furnishing it for our future get-togethers. We are also rebuilding the fireplace in the RV Park, this winter we plan to have parties by the fire.
In the Mobile Home Park, we are in the process of removing unsightly sheds, decks and other structures. We hope you are noticing our efforts. The process is slow moving since there are only three of us and lots of work to be done. We are also going to work on the front entry to the park this month, we are planning to install a small waterfall and surround it with some nice landscaping. This will be a nice “welcome” for all who live at Aripeka West as well as visitors to our park.
Taco Tuesday…
Tuesday October 4th at 6PM we will be enjoying Tacos on the pavilion. We will have all the toppings for the ‘build your own Taco”, plus chips and dips, sodas and tea and a few other surprise offerings! We will be singing Happy Birthday to those born in the month of October and enjoying a Birthday Cake in their honor. Please plan to attend our fiesta; you may bring your own “authentic or not so authentic Mexican Dish” if you would like to share it, but as usual, a dish is not required and all residents of the park are welcome.
Neighborhood Watch…
Please make plans to attend our meeting on October 12th at 7PM. This is an exploratory meeting to discover those who are interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch for Aripeka West. Hope to see everyone there!
Sewer Smoke Testing…
We still do not have a date for the Sewer Smoke Test, we will update you as soon as we have a date for the test. While this test is being performed, you will see “smoke” coming from the ground and even roofs vent, but remember this is “just a test” and the smoke is not “real smoke”. This test is to let us know where any repairs may be needed in the Sewer system.
Fall Yard Sale…
On Saturday October 8th, let’s get ready to have some fun and make a little money at the same time. Get all that “stuff” you never use that just sits in a drawer, closet, shed or even on your counter in the way and turn it into CASH at our Yard Sale! The Sale will be from 8AM till 1PM, we will advertise the sale and you will have plenty of customers. We are hoping to have everyone participate in this sale. Remember the more Families that participate, the BIGGER the Sale, the more interest our sale will generate among those looking for GOOD Yard Sales. Nothing like a HUGE YARD SALE to keep them pouring in to see what you got! Let’s try to create a “traffic jam” on Elmira Avenue for our Yard Sale!
Halloween Spooktacular...
Our Halloween Spooktacular Party will be on Thursday October 27th at 7PM. There will be “finger foods” and soft drinks served. This will be a Costume Party, please try to come up with something to scare us or even make us laugh, we would loved to have everyone in costume, but if costumes are just not your thing, you are still welcome and we will scare YOU or make YOU laugh or maybe a little of both. We have our costumes and are ready to “party”!! We will play a few games and hopefully take a few pictures to remember our Spooktacular Party!
Chili Cook-Off Update...
Due to the abundance of holiday’s and events in October, November and December, our Chili Cook-Off has been postponed. We will schedule it again after the 1st of the year.
Please Welcome…
Our new residents, Linda and Grant, they will be residing at Lot #54 in the Mobile Home Park, please give them a warm welcome. They have been staying in the RV Park for the last month and have decided they like Aripeka West and want to make it “their home”.
In Sympathy…
Our hearts go out to Leslie Bunker, her twin sister Linda passed away in late August after a long illness. Please remember Leslie and her family in your prayers. Twins are very close, so this is especially hard for Leslie, her twin sister, gone too soon. Leslie lives at Lot #135 in the Mobile Home Park.
Remembering Sadie…
Bob Long’s beautiful Sheepdog Sadie past away unexpectedly in mid September; she became suddenly ill and was rushed to the vet, but the vet was unable to save her. Sadie was 12 years old and moved to Florida with Bob several years ago, she was his constant companion and he misses her. Bob lives at Lot #175 in the Mobile Home Park.
Coming in November…
Good Morning Coffee Hour, Movie Nights, Monday Night Football, Thanksgiving Dinner, Veteran’s Day Hot Dog Cook-Out and Bingo!
Places of Interest…
The Weeki Wachee Preserve – Open daily, sunrise to sunset for hiking and biking, open to vehicles the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month on paved road. Osowaw Entrance only. Admission is FREE! 11,206 acres to explore!
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park – Hours are 8AM till sunset 365 days a year. Admission is FREE! A small park with a beautiful hiking trail, one of the newest additions to the Florida State Park System.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - This is where the Mermaids Swim! See the show, swim in the spring, take the boat ride on the river, canoe or kayak down the river, whatever you do, you will have fun. Admission Fees Apply.
The Suncoast Trail – Great place to ride your bicycle. The 41+ mile trail travels through Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Hernando County. It runs adjacent to the Suncoast Parkway, is paved and best of all, it is FREE!
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park – Hiking, biking, horseback riding, inline skating, bird watching, picnicking, fishing, cabins and tent camping are all available at this park. 8000 acres, open Dawn to Dusk 7 days. $2 parking fee
More Places of Interest coming next month…
A Little Humor…
Well, duh!
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is advising hikers, hunters, fishers, and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for alligators while in Osceola, Polk, Brevard and Orange Counties. They advise people to wear noise-producing devices; such as, little bells on their clothing, to alert, but not startle, the alligators unexpectedly.
They also advise the carrying of pepper spray in case of an encounter with an alligator. It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of alligator activity.
People should recognize the difference between small young alligator and large adult alligator droppings.
Young alligator droppings are smaller and contain fish bones and possibly bird feathers.
Adult alligators droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray.
Think about this one!
I want to die while asleep like my grandfather,
Not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
Kids are smarter than you think!
A nursery school driver was delivering a van full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog’s duties.
‘They use him to keep crowds back,’ said Tommy.
‘No,’ said Billy, ‘he’s just for good luck.’
Peter brought the argument to a close. ‘They use the dogs, he said firmly, to find the fire hydrants….'
727.868.9324
Remember check us out at www.AripekaWest.Blogspot.com. Read the Newsletter and more Aripeka West news and info online.
No comments:
Post a Comment