Pensacola Bayshore Condominium

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Publishers:  Bayshore Residents     Volume Number 1 Issue Number 12       Date:  December 2009 

Board Members: Pres. Ray Hickey, V.P. Chuck Conditt, Treas. Fred Gund, Sec. Larry McGrath, Dir. Joyce Knapp & Dir. Cleon Gomilla.

Welcome Aboard: Bryson Newland and Dillard Levine in #1002 and Jeffery Linbom in #405.

Manager's Report:
*Please turn out the lights - Bayshore's annual electricity bill is around $40,000, so let's do our part to turn out the lights in the Laundry, Trash, and Mail & Exercise Rooms.
*Candidates needed to run for the Board are being requested for the Annual Election next year. They must be familiar with the condo documents. This means "YOU!"

Treasurer's Report: The homeowner's maintenance fee for 2010 will be reduced! Also, a big thanks to the Operating Budget Committee's efforts and to Fred Gund's eyes & sharp pencil (sharpened twice).

Pool Update: Thanks to our astute & alert maintenance man, "Sherlock" Stevens has discovered that due to Tropical Storm Ida and heavy rainfalls the pool had a saltwater conversion issue. The pool has been drained & cleaned and will be refilled - thank you!

Doorman Tip: All vehicles should pull up to the area near the carts so that a second vehicle can gain access to load or unload too. Be considerate and courteous!

Q Help the kids are coming to visit! A No Problem. Remember that Bayshore has Unit 100, a furnished 2 bedroom, 2-bathroom suite available for a small fee - reservations required with the Manager's Office. The kids will be happy and you will be happier! Special thanks to Helen McGrath who recently donated sheets to Unit 100 - that's a positive person.

Mail Room: A Media Center with free maps of Florida, Mississippi, Alabama & Louisiana are available. Also, the cities of Pensacola, Navarre & New Orleans are included (check the cabinet drawers). Also, note if you have holiday packages to mail with UPS there are some discount coupons on the counter now, plus some mailing boxes by the side of the cabinet - might save a trip!

Sage: I was recently told that DIET meant "Do I Eat Today"? Then, I remembered what Mammy always said, "A moment on the lips, always on the hips."

Kudos: Warren Harding donated the new flag - thank you for your continuing patriotism and support.

Welcome Committee: A Driving Class by AARP will be presented at Bayshore tentatively at the end of January. Successful completion of the class will give a 10% reduction in vehicle insurance. Information and a Sign-Up sheet will be posted next month. Thanks to Helen McGrath for this activity.

Wreath & Balcony Wars: December has really some beautiful wreaths on the Bayshore doors, but Claire & Bob Fox have TWO gorgeous decorated doors on #200. Balcony nighttime lighting prize goes to Kay Stafford with the lovely draped icicles.

Second Floor Upgrades: Permanent pluses are the newly tiled Trash Room, new light fixtures in the Trash & Laundry Rooms & Occupancy Sensors - these all totally are residents' efforts and expenses. Claire Fox also decorated the loaded ficus trees as a Hanukah Tree & A Christmas Tree. Many stuffed animals were disturbed in the bldg. Come take a "peek" and see the possibilities if you would get involved in the upgrades on "YOUR" floor!

Flash Bulletin: The Welcome Spirit has been cloned! Now there is a Welcome Spirit II - you'll just have to guess again on that one! There are some very nice people in this bldg. FYI - Satsuma is a Japanese citrus fruit - not "little" oranges.

Game Night: The Knudsons in #901 would like to start a bridge group. Larry Green in #1202 would like to start a Texas Hold-em Poker group. You are invited to join these fun & relaxing activities - just see the Knudsons and/or Larry Green.

Fitness Room: The "most" disciplined user of this room is Dr. Arnold Babcock - "every" night Arnold is on exercise machines & setting a good example for all of us. Use it or lose it!

Thermostats: Many A/C thermostats require an AA battery. It's a good idea to change it - might save a repair bill. When you are away from your unit, remember to shut "off" the circuit breaker to the hot water heater to save $$, but leave the A/C "on" to prevent moisture-related issues.

Closure for 2009: Some of us have lost loved ones this year. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Remember, Miss Them, but Let Them Go. Life is for the living, so have a good and lively 2010. Amen!

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