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October 2013 Volume Twenty Five Number Ten View Happy Landings on line www.LandingsYGTC.com
Article and photo by LeRoy Fleming
Webster’s dictionary says, “ re – cre – ate is to create again and
cre – ate is to bring something into existence; to give rise to.” Therefore “re – cre – a – tion is refreshment of body and mind; a pleasurable occupation or exercise.” With this knowledge you most certainly go on vacation; ie: “a period of time away from work for pleasure, relaxation, or rest.” My mind is already overtaxed with such knowledge. All I wanted to do was take a trip to Canada’s maritime provinces. Nova Scotia (New Scotland), Cape Breton Island, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick - the maritime provinces, were targeted for our 12 day August recreation. The Trawler Village duo of LeRoy and Ann
Scotia, Canada. There we met our tour group of 34 and started to recreate by vacating Halifax for Cape Breton Island. Here
“Re – Cre – Ate” For Two
Ann (Fleming) at Green Gables
the history of our forefathers was alive and well, documented by the hearty inhabitants still making their home among thousands of trees and rocks. Did you ever “hook” a rug? Do you know how to hook a rug? It’s a lost art (almost) but not in Cheticamp, Cape Breton Is. It’s not a tapestry but a fully functional rug of any size. It can be yours but the catch is, or the “hook” is you need to learn the skill and have the patience to do it. The “Hookers” said for the price paid for a rug divided by the time to
Economics makes “Hooking” a lost art. Giovanni Cabotto never created the route we traveled but his name gave witness to the presence of this Italian explorer. We didn’t walk but drove the 187 mile Cabot Trail (John Cabot in English). Next stop was the
city fortress of Louisbourg. The French built it, the British destroyed it, the Canadians are rebuilding it, hopefully to its
“Re – Cre – Ate” For Two on page 6
By Tom Logio
Everyone is eager to see the new golf course at The Landings. There have been many changes. This is a little
taste of what you can expect when the golf course reopens.Grass Our new golf course will be made up of two types of Bermuda grass: you will hear them called by their commercial names: “Celebration” and “TifEagle.” Just a side note: Bermuda grass is native to north and east Africa, Asia, Australia and southern Europe. It is not native to Bermuda. It is presumed to have arrived in North America from Bermuda, resulting in its common name. Celebration, or Bermuda grass, is the usual grass that you see on the fairways and around the greens and bunkers. It is sometimes called devil’s grass because it is so hard to eradicate; it is like a weed! Sod of this grass has been placed around the greens and tees where there is a steep slope. This type of grass will resist washing away during the rainy seasonin late August and September. The fairways are “sprigged” with Celebration sod. That means that sod is chopped up and spread over the fairways (you may have seen some of the brown material on the bare fairways). It is then pushed into the soil and it will take root. If you pull up one of the sprigs you will see white root growth extending from the bottom. See photo at right. TifEagle is an ultradwarf Bermuda grass, which was developed exclusively for golf greens. Its basic property is that it will not grow very tall and will stand up to the physical stress produced by lower mowing heights and frequent verticuts, which is used to control thatch buildup. It will alsonot mutate and will resist insect infestations better than other grasses. Also, it does not produce unsightly seed-heads. It
Grass! Grass! Everywhere!
And Not A Place To Play! Yet!
lasts longer with less chance of losing our greens. A third type of grass is seen around your homes and condominiums. This is called Floratam or St. Augustine grass. This grass (also known as Charleston grass in South Carolina) is a warm-season lawn grass that is popular for cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a medium-to high-maintenance grass that forms a thick, carpet-like sod, crowding out most weeds and other grasses. It can be found in
It will blend in with the other grass and be aesthetically pleasing to the buildings surrounding the golf course.Greens Our greens will be doubled in size. Before the renovation there was a total of 1 acre of greens. Now there will be more than 2 acres of greens. You will appreciate this when trying to hit the green from afar. The greens in the past were “push up greens.” That means that the greens were lain on top of existing soil. So there was no uniformity to the depth of the soil of each green.
This, of course, makes it harder to water the greens properly because one part of the green would require more irrigation than another. Our new greens have been dug deep enough to install a catch basin (drain) at the bottom with large eight inch perforated pipes radiating
Grass! Grass! Everywhere!on page 2
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Later the bus boarded the Prince Edward Island ferry for a smooth 1½ hour ride to the manicured, picturesque, and very clean island. Although today P.E.I. is the lowest province economically in Canada, these Islanders take great pride in
John and Lauralee CantlonBy Hugh McCandless
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out to various areas around the course. On top of each drain is
peat. Sprigs of ultra dwarf TifEagle grass was then spread over the green and a machine used to bury them into the soil. They are now growing up onto the surface and already have been mowed to one quarter inch. This grass is very aggressive and genetically stable so there will be less chance of disease.
that every green on the course will have the same depth of soil and drainage) so that with the new irrigation system the greens can be uniformly irrigated. There are sprinkler heads all around the greens that can be directed onto the green (inboard) or away from the green (outboard). These sprinklers (and all the irrigation system) can be controlled
moved to the right of the fourth green and behind the new
Hole#5: tee box is back where the old green from #4 used to be. There are two, new, large tee boxes in front of the lake.
Hole#6: there is a new tee box at the far end of the lake,
goes left of the fairway and behind the sixth green.Hole#7: not much changeHole#8: tee shot over the lake may be a little shorter
because the lake has been shored up on the left. The cart path will now go to the left side and back of the eighth green. Some vegetation is planned behind the green.
Hole#9: tee box moved back, but the green moved forward to make room for the new putting green. Green-side bunkers on right front and left back.
Hole#10: several tee boxes so the hole could be very long or very short. A path was created between the third and fourth tee-boxes for residents of Schooner Village. Green has been elevated with 2 large bunkers: left and right front.
Hole#11: unchanged except for size of green and loss of one of the left bunkers.
Hole#12: the forward tee box (formerly the women’s tee) has been removed and placed on the left side of the lake. The back tee boxes will be boxed off from the road with hedges. The green is very large and the bunkers are different.
Hole#13: three tee boxes, one very far forward; green-side bunker on right and in rear.
Hole#14: tree near the water on the right has been removed. The lake has been re-channeled. Cart path goes to
Hole#15: tee moved back and the green enlarged with new bunkers. Channel between the lakes was opened up and the right side of fairway is wide open. A green-side bunker front and back.
Hole#16: the same with enlarged green and two green-side bunkers.
Hole#17: tee box moved back a little. Very large green with new bunkers: one on right and one in back. The bunkers in front of the green have been removed.
Hole#18: forward tee box now to right of cart path. Wall in front of green has been redone and the green has been brought closer to the water and lowered. One bunker in front of green. Cart path has been widened along left of the lake and a turnabout has been placed behind the green for easy access to the green.
green, there will be a new putting green at the practice range. Due to monetary restrictions, there will be no work on the practice range during this renovation.
Bill Brooks (The Landing’s golf course superintendent), Kipp Schulties (golf architect) and Southeastern Golf Company have been working hard on The Landing’s Golf Course for the past 4 months to revitalize and restructure our golf course. This is some of the work that has been done since
the golf course over the next two months. There is a great deal more to be done. It is estimated that the course will be ready to play by the 1st of November, golf gods permitting.
Grass! Grass! Everywhere! from page 1 TeesAll the tee boxes have been replaced with new ones. There
will be three sets of tee markers for each hole. They will be labeled I, II, and III in white roman numerals against a dark blue background. Members will then choose which tee box is appropriate for them and their handicap. This is in keeping with the “Play Forward” campaign. Play Forward is an USGA program and is a national initiative that is intended to speed
PGA of America and the USGA. It has been enthusiastically received by PGA Professionals and the golf community.
For those players where the back tee (I) is too daunting, a tee marker will be set up closer to the green for the average handicap player (II) or closer to the green for higher handicap player (III).
For example on the sixth hole, there will be a tee-box at the very back of the lake (I) which will make the tee shot
at the original site for the average golfer and there will be third tee box forward (III) for those who would not feel that they could get over the water.Pump House
The pump house has all new equipment. The pump is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which has a 12 inch suction line coming from the lake in front of the ninth green. The pipe is 4 feet above the bottom of the lake to prevent silt and organic material from getting into the mechanism. It is computerized so that amount of water and distribution of water, etc is all controlled by the computer. Also, the timing and amount of water can be controlled through the computer for each green, each fairway and each tee box. See photo.
The CourseListed below are some of the changes have been made on
each hole:Hole#1: the tee boxes are moved back next to the new
putting green. Three Christmas palms are placed to the right of the green near the cart path.
Hole#2: right sided fairway bunker and tree was removed; left front bunker removed; there is a green-side bunker on right.
Hole#3: undulating fairway with catch basin replacing the big hole; green enlarged, extending back toward McGregor and to the right; bunker on the left removed; bunkers on right and behind the green.
Hole#4: tee is moved back and the green is moved left and a little forward, closer to the lake. The cart path has been
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to coincide with the completion of C-Dock. We found that the dredging off-loading site being used by the contractor is no longer available to them, so we are still waiting for the contractor to secure another site which has not yet been determined. A site much further away may entail additional costs due to hauling distances. In the meantime we are updating the depth survey to determine what changes if any have occurred since the original survey. If depths are manageable and it
site to keep costs down we may delay the scheduled dredging for that purpose, but we are not yet at that point to make the determination.
budget. The course fairways, tees, and greens have been completely sprigged and sod laid, and now we are into the growing stage and fertilization programs. We have completed the course work with the exception of some minor drain corrections. We have completed the compilation of the punch list for both the front and back nine’s and the contractor is working on correcting those punch list items. Once this work is for the most part complete, we will begin the cleanup of Parcel 5 and the staging area by the driving range (cul-de-sac by Mariners Cove). Cleaning of the course cart paths and cleaning of street peripherals (gutters, drains, etc.) will start within the next week.
The putting practice green at the driving range will be sprigged this week. The driving range is being readied to re-open for members use beginning September 5th. Notice will be sent and posted. Practice will be limited to the driving range ONLY.
As on-course work by the contractor is almost complete (punch
to feel free to walk the course paths to see the results of the course renovation. We will also make golf carts available through the golf shop (no fee) for those that would like to or need to ride the course as well (cart paths ONLY). Reminder – absolutely NO play is allowed on the course until the November 1st opening day. Even though the course may be growing in and look nice, roots are still immature and
The course is still slated for opening November 1st. We continue to get some heavy afternoon rains and although the opening schedule is anticipated to be unchanged at this time, it is subject to reality – we will post updates if there is any possible change to the date. The golf course is looking great and we have a fun Grand Opening planned – further information will be provided once our planning is complete!
Contact the golf shop for reciprocal tee times as normal. The normal reciprocal list for May 1st through October 31st is posted in the golf shop and on the web site. If you have any questions, please contact the golf shop. The golf shop is open during the summer and someone will be available for storing or retrieving golf bags/carts as needed.
General Managers ReportGolf Course Updates – we continue to post pictures and updates on the web site under the golf section. Visit regularly to keep abreast of the improvements as the course begins to look like a golf course again!
required by the Fire District which now includes approval from both Iona McGregor district and the Bonita Springs district. Approval was
the dock valve was accepted by both districts and the permit is now being released. We are scheduled now to begin installation of the lines this week and begin the process of moving boats back to the new dock.
Order for permitting of the planned new cooking area at Picnic Pointe, which will move the current cooking area out of the existing pavilion building into a smaller pavilion next to the current one. We received the approved LDO from Lee County.
At last update, we were updating bids on the construction due to higher than expected costs on the project, especially the utility connection as the estimates are prohibitively high. Due to cost increases in the pump station portion, we were considering the option of moving forward but completing the restroom portion at a later date, or adjust the budget to accommodate the increased cost. At this time, we still have an issue with the costs exceeding the approved budget to the point where it will require further study and most likely approval from the Board for any additional cost.
The project was scheduled on purpose to be the last scheduled project of the summer to ensure there was no budget issues with the larger projects scheduled before the pavilion (Course, C-Dock, and Dredging). Not only do we have a delay to further research costs, we have now
party at Picnic Pointe in the months of September and October. At this juncture we feel it is prudent and necessary to postpone this project to the upcoming early summer (late May-June). We will continue to work
included 13 new tables and 52 chairs, 25 chaise lounge chairs, and 18 small round tables between lounge chairs.
this coming September.
McGregor Blvd. that replace those that over the years have been lost for various reasons but not re-planted.
swinging door between the Garden Room and the Helm kitchen to help reduce the amount of noise emanating from the kitchen disturbing those enjoying the Garden Room.
By Paul D’Amico
The Tennis Department is pleased to announce its Events Schedule for the Upcoming Season. The following
schedule may also be found on-line on the LYGTC website.
Tennis Events For 2013-2014
Pink & Blue Mixed DoublesIn a joint effort with the USPTA Grand Prix, on Sunday,
October 13th, the Landing’s will host the 2nd Annual Pink and Blue Mixed Doubles Tournament to support and provide
Health System. There will be four divisions of play: Open,
to purchase a chemotherapy chair. More information about the Grand Prix will be located in the Tennis Shop.
If you have any questions or require any more information concerning any and all of the events, please feel free to
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Meet Your Landings Neighbors from page 1
It’s rare that we meet Landings residents
who were actually raised here in Fort Myers. That’s why it was fun to chat with John and Lauralee Cantlon, as I did recently at the Wheelhouse. The couple, who have known each other since grade school ‘out’ on Ft. Myers Beach, have been together since high school in Fort Myers.
settled there,” John says. “Many residents who made their living
a song that went, ‘We’re beach kids, and we want you to know it. We are beach kids, and damn proud to show it.’
“That social divide vanished when we went on to high
easily. But we had other reminders of island isolation. There was no causeway yet to Sanibel; people out there liked it that way. When we were at beach parties we might contrive to miss the last ferry, so that we could pass the night drinking beer. I didn’t get away with those ‘I-missed-the-bus’ excuses long. Last time I tried it and asked for a ride to the ferry where
miles distance. I didn’t miss that ferry again.”Lauralee (nee Steers) recalls, “When we were in high
school, Fort Myers Beach had a swing bridge, and its tender would sometimes let us ride it while it swung open and shut. But it was worn and rickety, so they would not let the school bus cross it. We would get off on the island side and walk across to the mainland where we would board another bus to get to school. Those of us who remember that old swing bridge invariably refer to the present high elevation bridge as the ‘new’ bridge.”
John and Laura went on to study at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and had academic careers there after graduation. Now semi-retired and living here in Windjammer, they teach part-time: Lauralee as an adjunct professor of English at Edison and John as on-line tutor in English for the U. of Phoenix.
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July 2013Summary:
F The Food and Beverage Department slightly surpassed budget, coming in over its revenue goal for the month by $1,141. The Department’s loss for the month came in at
expenses, aiding greatly in an improved bottom line for the month. The Golf Department had revenues of $2,156 for the month which consisted of golf merchandise sales and bag
not unusual with low sales and items on sale, and payroll and expenses were reasonable to budget. Departmental loss
The Tennis Department had revenues for the month of
the revenue shortfall. This is because the Florida Open was budgeted at the larger draw as in the prior year as the smaller actual draw was not determined until after budgets were complete. The Department fell short of budgeted loss for the month by $6,438. Departmental Revenues for the
department loss YTD is actually an improvement to budget
The Marina Department continues to show strong revenues in fuel and sub-contract work, exceeding budget
fuel sales, fuel cost-of-sales typically eats up a good
by $5,454. Overall year to date the department exceeds
Monthly Overview:MTD Actual Budget Var. Last Year Var YTD Actual Budget Var. Last Year Var
Financial Overview
of $64,338. Administrative and General had a Departmental expense of $65,323 on a budget of $57,342. The excess expense is due to higher than anticipated credit card commissions and an additional billing for audit/tax preparation fees. Golf Course Maintenance was virtually right on budget
fertilizer costs. Year to date the Department is under budget
The Community Patrol Department was on budget with a total departmental expense of $26,634 on a budget of $26,482. Property Maintenance Department had total
savings to budget of $3,445 due to a delay in spending funds on Tree Trimming and Trees, Shrubs and Flowers, which will be spent in September (timing difference only).
the month. The budgeted electric cost increase has not materialized and we actually decreased electrical usage vs.
Water was also down with usage decreasing compared with last year as well.
Delinquent Dues and House Receivables: As units sell, we are able to collect all past due receivables at closing. For the units that are not currently for sale, and/or do not have a pending sales (within 15 days) we are actively proceeding with all collection actions. The current balance of delinquent house account dues
Last Month the Delinquent house account balance was
delinquent list. The current list has 27 members. The delinquent dues receivable account currently has a
days. Last Month the Delinquent dues account balance was
delinquent list. These payments resulted in the club collecting
Capital Contributions:
in capital contribution funds. This contribution amount was made up of 5 Sales/Transfers and 1 refund. The year to date capital fund contribution amount is
By Mary Ann Spry
Are you getting your clubs all shined up, new grips could be an idea, and clean out your bag from the past
seasons? Have you ever wondered why your bag may weigh so much? I counted almost 3 dozen golf balls in that bottom pocket, and even if I put a ball in the water now and then, I don’t need 3 dozen balls on a given day. How about new cleats on your shoes? Our Pro Shop can accommodate any
The leaves are already showing signs of color around here, so that means that fall will soon be here. Folks are returning to the Landings, and the year round residents are
are about over. The course is looking good and every one is anxiously waiting for the day when we can accept the new challenges with our golf game. The LLGA-18 League has received some invitational information from a couple of clubs. Del Tura will be having an Invitational on Thursday, the 3rd of October. We anticipate
LLGA-18 Golfi ng Gals! a good turn out from our League for these events. These are always such fun and the ladies do a fantastic job hosting these affairs. Another Invitational will be held Tuesday, November 12th at Seven Lakes Golf Club. Sign up for these types of events which are posted on our bulletin board. The sign-up is usually several weeks prior to the event, so don’t wait too long to get your name on the list. We are looking forward to our “Welcome Back” golf
League will be joining us for this fun day. Eileen Lancia
season gathering and it will be a fabulous day of play, dining, and talk of the new course. We welcome any new gals who might be interested in playing with us this year. You can sign up any time, and let the fun begin. Application forms are on our bulletin board, and Nancy Grant, our Membership Chairperson, will be happy to get you started.
enjoy!
By Bob Spry
LRemember to bring lots of golf balls!
account with 3 winning teams. The cut-off for sign-up will be every Sunday, 5 o’clock. All events will be team events, 2 or 4 man scrambles, shambles, etc. These events are for
allow many of us to keep playing or begin again when we thought we were “over the hill.” Just plain fun.
after Hope to see you on the new course!
Men’s “9 Hole”
Golf!
LMGA Enjoying
Summer at
HidewayBy Al Palumbo
Well it’s been a pretty long off season with the closing of our golf course. There has been a small band of
LMGA faithful playing every Saturday at Hideway Country Club. We wish to thank all members who have been making the event happen each week. Watching the golf course renovation was something to watch, the noise from all the heavy equipment is still in my head. I will say the work that was done was impressive as
to end late in August with the planting grass completed. The course is starting to look like a golf course again. See you all real soon. Two ants sat on the grass watching a duffer dig up the course. One said to the other, “Let’s get on the ball before he kills us!”
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By LeRoy Fleming
Although the Landings Fishing Club does not meet in
keep in touch. Hugh and Nancy Sims were a little tired of
So they agreed to just change this picture. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a beautiful city and it even has a steam powered clock. Standing on a street
much to the delight of those who waited for the appointed hour. Vancouver is located just a few hours’ drive south of Whistler, the sight of recent winter Olympic Games. Water abounds and with just a short drive you are at the
as far as you can go from one state to the other, Florida to
majestic mountains, humidity to cool air, and some foreign
Halibut. The Halibut can grow to the size of a 4’ x 8’ sheet
are not the only things that grow big in Alaska.
Fishing Club - Fish Are Where You Find Them
In the shadow of mountain peaks and the ever inching forward glaciers, Hugh and Nancy caught 8 Halibut.
processed and shipped to Florida for some great winter time meals as well as great memories. Salmon swim upstream to spawn. Grizzly bears are seen wading in the waters trying to catch a meal. Bald eagles
By Lois Deets
Sugar Keedy, our President, is enjoying her summer and is enlightening us on some of her summer events. It
certainly appears that she is having a fine time with other Landings friends – as the following confirms:
the summer and the golf course is under construction, we have still found ways to share friendships and times
gathered in Saugatuck, Michigan for lunch; after which Sandy Longsworth, Carla Hughes, Marty Slayter came to Maxinkuckee in northern Indiana for a visit with John and Sugar. Annette Malvin also visited us last week. Earlier in the summer Pat Daniels, Edith Culver and Sugar Keedy got together to work on treats for the fall season. Many of you traveled this summer. The Keedys had a unique experience. They are filming a Disney movie in our little town. “Little Savages” will be out in a few months. The director lived with us for six weeks. What a learning experience. Hopefully everyone is having a good summer and we look forward to gathering for play in November.
August 2 – A “Scramble” at Cross Creek. Winners were Edith Culver, Gretchen Howard and Fern Ford August 9 – A “Scramble” at Hideaway. Winners were Edith Culver, Lynn Stewart and Fern Ford. August 16 – A “Scramble” at Hideaway. Winners were Betty Marshall, Fern Ford and Gretchen Howard. August 23 – A “Scramble” at Hideaway. Winners were Lauralee Cantlon, Gretchen Howard and Vinzi Amato. August 30 – A “Scramble” at Hideway. Winners were Lauralee Cantlon, Fern Ford, Lynda Schmitt and Edie Culver.
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The Landings would like to congratulate our
Employee of the Month, Laura Torre l l i ! Laura works in the Accounting D e p a r t m e n t i n t h e Administration Office of the Landings. F r o m t h e m o m e n t ,
has been a valuable team member. She goes out of her way to help not just her department, but anyone who needs help. Kim Cummings, Property Controller, knows she can always count on Laura. She is motivated, punctual and shows up ready to work with a smile. Laura is diligent, professional and friendly to the members and her coworkers. She is willing to go above and beyond and then exceeds your expectations. We congratulate Laura and look forward to many more years of her dedication to the Landings.
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When I had this phone conversation with Yacht Club Commodore Wally Rea, he was sitting on the stern
of his 35 foot Chris Craft where he and his wife Mary live the marina life in Minneapolis from April to October. They started their retirement in an apartment, but they spent so much time
Landings Yacht ClubA Conversation With
Commodore Wally Rea
into the boat. Who better to be our Commodore?
vacationing with Ken and Connie Sanville and Peter and Jane Dahlin. They were looking for a winter home, so we tagged along on the last day of our vacation ending up at the Landings. We all fell in love with the Landings. They bought right away. We bought a year later.”
“We didn’t get involved right away because we were still working and didn’t live here fulltime. But since we’d
boating in SW Florida. For a few years, we’d come down for a week or two and spend as much time on the water as we
joined the Yacht Club and became involved. I like to know what’s going on, and I love the camaraderie of the group. Everything is done with volunteers. Mary and I have made such wonderful friends because it’s easy to meet people. It keeps us both busy which we like to be!”
“One of the most important things is that the Yacht Club is not some “highfalutin” group. It’s just a bunch of ordinary folks who love boating. A substantial percentage of the membership doesn’t own a boat at all. They just want to have fun with the group. Mary and I sold our Florida boat last year, but we’ll never leave the Yacht Club. So I’m a Commodore without a boat, and I want to make sure that others know that the Yacht Club is for everybody. You can drive to the cruises or Lunch Bunch; plus there are all those great parties right here at the Landings. I also want people to know that the Yacht Club does good things for the Landings. We support the Marina. We recently donated and built the Marina restroom and shower, and we’re currently in the planning phase of expanding the patio at the Wheelhouse.”
“Well, it’s a four year process to get here – learning something new each year. This year, I’ll facilitate the Board Meetings and serve as the spokesman for the organization. I’m just available to help in any way I can. Really, if you ever need help with this group, you just ask and people step forward. Then you get out of the way and let them do the work! It makes the job easy.”
Thanks to Randy and Jan Perkett and their able assistants Doug and Kathleen Crosby and Don and Marie Pettit for
ever popular destination. Details for both boat-cruisers and land-cruisers are available in the Ship’s Store or on the website. This will be a wonderful cruise and a great start to the season!
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laid out, weed free and looked like a giant green welcoming mat. It’s little wonder that Lucy Maud Montgomery chose Cavendish, P.E.I. as the setting for her award winning novel “Anne of Green Gables.” Oh yes, we recreated there. Through the house with green gables, down lovers lane, into the hidden woods, you could almost see red haired Anne come to life. I must confess that our tour group was a bit out of the ordinary. The group came together in Halifax from everywhere. Florida to Alaska, Texas to Minnesota, we
of Nova Scotia. She smiled, said hello and said “Call me Anne.” The group each in turn introduced themselves to the
4 others with their middle name Ann. Our bus driver was a
promptly named him Terry Ann. You can imagine the look on peoples’ faces while at Green Gables when some one asked, “Where’s Ann?” a chorus answered “Here I am.” Lucy Maud Montgomery is alive and well! The gift shop had a straw bonnet with red hair pigtails for those who wished to assume the role of “Anne of Green Gables.” The photo of Ann Fleming illustrates the power of re – cre – a – tion. The College of Piping in Summerside gave us an evening of bagpipes and dancing. Early the next morning we crossed Confederation Bridge. This 8 mile long bridge over wintertime frozen waters is the only land connection from Prince
“Re – Cre – Ate” For Two from page 1 Edward Island to New Brunswick, our next province to visit. Confederation is the term used to explain - - the confederation (bring together) of the provinces to create the country of Canada. The Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick, located on the Bay
Erosion by wind and water every 6¼ hours made breathtaking scenery by carving channels, archways, and lonely towers out of rock. Fishermen must know the tides because ignorance can leave you high and dry or worse—drowned. Returning to Halifax and the Citadel fortress built by the British gave a grand view of Halifax harbor. This harbor is the second largest in the world exceeded only by Sydney, Australia. Halifax, Nova Scotia has an explosive history. As a seaport city and a direct line to Europe the two world
munitions ship collided with another ship in the harbor. The resulting explosion demolished Halifax. It was the largest man made explosion until the detonation of the Atomic bomb. Casualties were so great that the city of Boston, USA sent aid. Halifax to this day, each Christmas, sends a giant spruce tree in sincere appreciation of their efforts. Halifax was the major port for the survivors as well as the casualties of the Titanic. Lunenburg (a German settlement) and Peggy’s Cove, site of reportedly the most photographed site in the world, its fabled lighthouse were our last on tour. From Halifax, Anne said goodbye to the “Anns,” at least nine separate times. Webster, “re – cre – a –tion is a pleasurable occupation or exercise” just
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Jim is a well-rounded sportsman who has hunted deer in the Sierras, elk in the Cascades and antelope in Wyoming. He’s also raced dirt bikes around the country; sailed to Bermuda and back, and SCUBA dived ‘The Blue Hole’ in Belize. Jim’s an enthusiastic cook who doesn›t hesitate to take on a complex recipe if he thinks it will please his wife Emily Eaton whom he married here two years ago. Jim’s proud of his kids. “They’re great. My daughter Wendy, who has a Master’s from John F. Kennedy in the Bay Area, has her own
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Fund. Last year’s goal busting event and overwhelming resident support guaranteed a return engagement.
Betty and Frank Bireley along with their sons, Frank and
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cocktail hour, and the guests will enjoy a “Roaring Twenties” venue along with a sit down dinner. Back by popular demand will be wonderful vocals by Mark Sanders and dancing to Ernie Cantu’s “Live Wire” Blues band. Live and Silent Auctions will feature everything from vacation opportunities to items donated by celebrities and original works of art by locals and famous artists.
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It’s getting closer, and I’m so excited to get back to Florida! It’s Labor Day
Weekend as I write this article and it will be published in the October HappyLandings. That means I will get to see it in print as I will be returning home in the middle of the month. That being said, many thanks to all who supplied me with information during my absence, especially this month which was loaded with some great information. So here goes…
Sheri Christian and her sister Wendy Bednarcik from Fort Lauderdale ran in the Falmouth Road Race on August 11th. They have run the 7.1 mile race along the scenic coastline of Cape Cod for the last 14 years. Sheri and Wendy were joined by their brother Chuck, his wife Charlotte and Mariners Cove residents Sandi and Dave Marshall for a pre-race Rockette’s line dance. They were joined earlier in the week by sister Amy Lambrecht, from Manassas, Virginia, so it was a special family gathering!
In more travel news, the Amy’s took a little trip out East with stops along the way at Niagara Falls, Lake Placid and ending in Maine to spend a little time with Al and Carolyn Armstrong. Great place, great friends and more lobster eaten than should be legal! Did
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Check that one off the Bucket list :-)Rick Quele and Kelli Vestal have enjoyed a lovely Summer on
Canandaigua Lake in New York. Rick’s work now allows him to work from home which is a departure from an 8 a.m.-whatever day in Peoria, Illinois. He says that he is going to play golf at the Landings so he will be available to join a men’s group! If you
as a new owner. Kelli said it was such a joy to be with her and her payback hopefully will be a visit from Ann this winter. Kelli intends to continue tennis lessons and looks forward to playing this upcoming season. Kelli is a beginner and hopes to join a fun league at the Landings. She and Rick miss all of the friends they made their
welcome. Rick and Kelli will be back in The Landings October 31, just after returning from a river cruise starting in Prague ending in Vienna October 23rd. Kelli, we can’t wait to hear about your trip in the next issue.
I n C o v e n e w s , P a t Benner was kind enough to organize a ladies “get -t o g e t h e r . ” Gwendolyn’s C a f é w a s the luncheon destination for nine women from Mariners Cove. They enjoyed a delicious, reasonably priced meal and lots of good conversation. The participants were: Vincie Amato, Pat Benner, Mary Blais, Marian Burbey, Gretchen Howard, Klara Imshaug, Ginnie Knudsen, Carol Milkovich and Carol Robinson. There was much conversation on a variety of subjects but Klara’s stories of living in Norway during the war and the salvation of that country by the generosity of its neighbor, Sweden, were particularly interesting. The ladies were also treated to a short history of the life of owner, Gwen Howard, and her journey
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Steamboat Bend East
Avolunteer to edit this column is needed. Simone and I will have
moved to a slightly larger condo in Windjammer (4414 Spanker Ct.), and
someone to take over, ideally a year-rounder since there are a few residents who take this one on as winter guest columnists. Further evidence of SW Florida’s slow but steady economic recovery was revealed by the state’s Department of Revenue which collects sales data in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties. Restaurants and catering establishment income were up nine percent over last year. Boat
cruise she and husband Dick took recently with another couple from their hometown of Monroe, MI. “We sailed from Ft. Lauderdale
Portugal and then Spain for sight-seeing in Lisbon and Seville, respectively, before reaching Barcelona where our granddaughter Alex was taking a semester abroad at the city’s university. That for us was the trip’s highlight. She took us everywhere, often by subway. Even nearby beaches. From Barcelona we went to Nice where we took an excursion to the French Riviera, then on to Rome where we had guided tours of Vatican City, including the Museum there and the Sistine Chapel. Finally it was back to Barcelona for
I had been under an impression that Kathie and Dick were relatively new at the Landings. Turns out they have been coming
we lengthened that to six months. Yea! We take advantage of all the club’s offerings. We’re in golf leagues and we play tennis. We also play cards and go to yacht club events. I joined the Landings
you do, the more people you meet.”
Dick & Alex in front of Guell Palace, one of famed Catalan arch i tec t An ton i Gaudi ’s
Kathie and Alex on Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s main drag. Alex, a U. of Wisconsin business major, was taking a semester abroad at the University of Barcelona.
Trawler
Your reporters spent the month of August in our beach front rental
condo in Michigan City, Indiana. In addition to seeing our children and grandchildren, a highlight of our month was a gathering of Trawler people in Saugatuck, Michigan on August 13. The event was organized by Beth and Mike Harding and it included Trawlerites from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. The entire group enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Butler restaurant.
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Trawlerite reunion in Saugatuck, Michigan. The group includes (left to right) Elaine Stermer, Marty Slayter, Glenn Lookenott, your reporters, the Broersmas, Sally Lilly and her daughter Cathy Blood, the Hardings, the Wilsons, the Longworths, and the Hughes.
Ariel
When a person is recovering from a serious illness, it is easy for them to
pills and doctor’s appointments. Joe Blitt took an approach which looked into the
ago. He set a goal to climb Mt. Killimanjaro on his 75th birthday. He used the Landings walking trails and Ariel’s seventeen stairwells and set off to get in shape. He wore a loaded backpack because he knew he would be carrying one on the hike.
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Happy Hour at the Gazebo is still on for Tuesdays at 5 p.m.. This summer
when the heat and humidity were too high to stay outside, the residents shared their homes to continue the get-together. John Canton asked Ed Braid to notify all Windjammer residents to come and join the “Happy” group. Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Start pulling out your recipes for the season. Halloween coordinator Jackie Wagner is requesting volunteers for October’s Halloween party. Jackie has been doing this for three years and it has been very successful. Give
Cane toads have been seen in Windjammer Village. These toads are highly toxic if ingested by animals. They are not particular what they eat: small rodents, dead or alive, garbage, be sure not leave or throw away any leftovers by accident. This specie was introduced as a method of agricultural pest control. Our deepest sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Don Davis of Windjammer Lane on the loss of their son Marty Davis. If you received Ed Braid’s e-mail, you can read the article and a poem of “I’m Free.” Happy Birthday wishes to Judi Archdale and Jackie Wagner. I hope you had memorable ones. Anniversary wishes to all. If you are ill, I wish you a speedy recovery and get back to us soon.
your shoes, at least not in the United States. What a break. CAIO Everybody!
Clipper Cove
Clipper Cove has been quiet the past
and our residents are making their way back to Florida by plane, train and car. My husband and I are once again booked on the Amtrak Auto Train that departs from Lorton, Virginia and arrives in Sanford, FL. the following morning. This saves us
holidays to be with our family. Three of our residents have October birthdays. Bob Straubing and Carl Leo share the same date, October 31, and Brud Mulqueen has an October 22 Birthday. Happy Birthday, Bob and Carl and, of course, to my special guy Richard. Because this month has a limited amount of news and the column is brief, I decided to take this opportunity to share some information about The Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University. Last season I immersed myself in several stimulating enrichment courses. A sampling of the classes I participated in were: BODY LANGUAGE AND LYING PAST LIFE REGRESSION REINCARNATION VERBAL MARTIAL ARTS OLD AMERICA MONEY THE RELIGION OF ISLAM IPHONE FOR BEGINNERS WHY WE ACT THE WAY WE DO THE MIND OF A PSYCHOPATH PASTEL DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS ROOKERY BAY BOAT TOUR
which you can pick up or look online at www.fgcu.edu/racademy.There is an extensive listing of classes, lectures, courses, life enrichment and travel abroad. There are several locations where classes are held but The Atrium could not be more convenient and the classes are very inexpensive for those of us who are life-long learners. I am also looking forward to our Landings Author/Luncheon series
We will soon be seeing the spectacular colors of autumn, the days are getting shorter, our purple martins have raised their brood and have left for parts unknown and our young ospreys are still
as the seasons pass and we wait to renew our friendships with our Landings community.
Corinne Mulqueen
Harbortown
As we await the Halloween Holiday and the ensuing candy treats that are an inevitable by-product of this somewhat dubious
Guy Fawkes celebration, we can’t help but think this is a gigantic hoax perpetrated by the dental profession to glean every last nickel from our passion for Mounds Bars, or that oh so delectable sugary taste delight, the inimitable Frozen Snickers. Having said that, and keeping my prized stash of Twinkies and Mallomars from the bride, who only allows one per day, we are relying on the discretion
Marcia and Rick Howard experienced a month of living in the West Greenwich Village of New York City. While there, they spent lots of time with their daughter Kristen and son-in-law Jeff who own a longboard skate shop there. Marcia and Rick have done many of the tourist things such as visiting the Empire State Building, the Guggenheim, the MoMa, the Museum of Natural History, and the Met. They also took in the David Letterman Show and the musical Book of Mormon. One highlight of their visit was an evening sailing cruise on the day of their daughter’s birthday to see the sunset and a full moon by the Statue of Liberty. Although they enjoyed great food and people watching, they will be happy to return to Trawler’s quiet and beautiful setting in September.
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five years ago. The future still beckoned. Joe promised his second son Jonathan that they would climb Mt.
This goal was achieved in August. They reported that it was harder than theyt h o u g h t i t w o u l d b e . Congratulations, Joe and Jonathan. Af te rwards Joe and Charlotte visited several cities in India including Kolkata, Amritsar, Srinagear and Udaipur. Charlotte reported that stunning sites
in desperate circumstances. Two hours away from Udaipur
marble columns. While spending a few nights in a national park at a “Tiger Camp,” they saw no tigers, but experienced the sight and feel of monsoon rains. After a visit to Sri Lanka, they returned to Vermont to plan their migration to Florida. Those of us who have not been in residence are excited about reports of renovations to the common areas in Ariel. The library has new carpet and furniture, the Taeping room has new carpeting and refurbished dance
to go looking for new rug and tile samples. Looking forward to seeing friends and neighbors again. Safe journeys to everyone.
By Pat Daniels
The Landings Book Group will begin its 11th season
Helm Club with a discussion of Ann Patchet’s, State of Wonder. All discussions begin at 7 p.m. The group is an informal one and all residents and their friends are always welcome. There is no charge to participate and no reservations are needed.
The Landings Book Group
Begins Its 11th SeasonOther dates and titles for the coming season are:
The Art Forger
Light Between OceansThe Aviator’s Wife
Gone Girl Cal l Pat Daniels , 847-345-5441, for more information.
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Village News from page 10 pace, due to Saturday and Sunday work by the contractor. It appears as though the “birds” will be able to take advantage of it this season. A hearty thanx, to Bill Brooks for ramrodding this project to bring a marvelous course for all of us. And it seems as though “Moolah
disaster vis-a-vis the golf course completion, and has been banished
tourists of money by predicting their gambling fortunes. And as an aside, the crystal gravy boat where he claimed his visions resided, has turned out to be an old Mason jar with a dubious redolent content we expect is a distilling operation experiment gone bad.
At this month’s news, our neighborhood pool should have a sparkling new fence at the east end to keep very young children from taking a header into the canal. This is in keeping with any concerns our Village Grandparents have for making our environment safer for the toddlers who visit, or the frequent older pool goers who tend to imbibe a little more than they should.
Judging by the non-stop contractors vehicles in Harbortown over
and this might be that houses are not on the market very long before someone snatches them up. This peccadillo is evidenced by the lack of homes for sale in the Village. And when they do come up, they are quickly sold or rented. On that note we welcome Russell Weintraub who has leased a house on Harbortown Lane for a year and Karrol and Ron Mirenda from Wisconsin who also are leasing on the “Lane” for this winter. We hope to see them all at the monthly pool parties and around the Landings. For those of us who enjoy a rollicking holiday, October 14 is Columbus Day, and to celebrate it we suggest an Italian Ice or Gelati, or if you prefer, that ultimate treat, the double cheese deep dish pizza.
By the Old Clock on the wall, it seems as if we have a dog-walking hike due, as Spike and Ike are chomping at the bit to take an evening stroll. Having said that, we leave you with this truism that is appropriate to our little slice of the world we live in: Common sense is a lot like deodorant, the people who need it most….seldom use it.
of Captain Craig in staying mum on our frequent excursions to the Ship’s Store to raid the snack rack of his stock of comestible goodies.
Touching on the marina and its many delights, we are happy to report the
“C” location. By all appearances Captain Craig has once again delivered to the Landings a jewel we all can be proud of.
the amenity fees or at least keep them frozen at the present rate, we will have reached the nirvana of bundled community living, having golf, tennis, dining and a marina at our disposal year round.
The golf course reconstruction is moving along at a remarkable
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