These days, it is rarity to find someone working at the same job for a couple of years. Todays generation is constantly changing jobs,looking for something different, not sure what they want. Hell some people
quit so they can find themselves-whatever the Hell that means.
So when I read that Cornell is celebrating 32 years- it reminded me how much society has changed.
For one person to stay with one job is a rarity.
To find one person with 32 years working, and still able to do the work and do it well-even more rare.
I've been at Finnmark for almost 20 years- I can recall a number of staff changes- yet through all the changes,
different job description and emergency situations, Cornell has been steadfast.
He has been a good friend all these years and so I wish to congratulate him and wish him the best.
If you see him walking the grounds, thank him, congratulate him and shake his hand- for 32 years he has held this place together.
THANK YOU CORNELL FOR EVERYTHING
Monday, August 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Staff of Americana Finnmark
Because of a recent hospital stay- I have been confined to my bed- unable to walk-and if I attempt to walk I get wobbily.
A few weeks ago my roomate had a diabetic incident and I had to call 911- The door was locked and I was unable to get to the door-so the EMTs had to break in.
I called the office for the name of a good locksmith and to have either Cornell or Billy look at the lock to see how serious the damage was.
Cornel was able to fix the lock at a cost far less than a locksmith would have charged.
A few days ago, my roommate had another incident an collapsed on the floor. I called 911, then I called Debbie at the office. I asked her if she could send Cornel or Billy over with a copy of my key and unlock the door. Billy showed up-the result no broken door.
Our staff is great, but what isn't known are the little things, not in their description that makes them greater. There are a lot of untold stories of the good deeds our staff have been doing in this community for years.
When I was on the BOD I always tried to do them right with each new contract. They are what makes living here at Finnmark
so special.
Remember this when you see them- greet them and thank them for all they do.
They are the greatest
A few weeks ago my roomate had a diabetic incident and I had to call 911- The door was locked and I was unable to get to the door-so the EMTs had to break in.
I called the office for the name of a good locksmith and to have either Cornell or Billy look at the lock to see how serious the damage was.
Cornel was able to fix the lock at a cost far less than a locksmith would have charged.
A few days ago, my roommate had another incident an collapsed on the floor. I called 911, then I called Debbie at the office. I asked her if she could send Cornel or Billy over with a copy of my key and unlock the door. Billy showed up-the result no broken door.
Our staff is great, but what isn't known are the little things, not in their description that makes them greater. There are a lot of untold stories of the good deeds our staff have been doing in this community for years.
When I was on the BOD I always tried to do them right with each new contract. They are what makes living here at Finnmark
so special.
Remember this when you see them- greet them and thank them for all they do.
They are the greatest
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Grow Large Beefsteak Tomatoes
I love homegrown tomatoes. Having a brown thumb, I could never grow tomatoes, so I use to steal them from the late John Harrison. Some of you may have read about my tomato stealing exploit.
This Spring I received a plant catalog- full of flowers, trees, fruit and vegetable plants and seeds.
After all these years I thought I would try again. I ordered a few plants, some planting soil and planters and decided to become Mr. Tomato Farmer.
The plants took root, and grew quite rapidly. I was rather proud of myself.
On June 29th, El Derecho swept through the area- you remember the big storm, Finnmark was without power for a few days.
My plants were blown over and I thought ruined, but I restaked them and they grew to more than six feet tall. Wow- maybe I have grown a green thumb. Well maybe not.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Haunting melody
It is 8:40 Am, and I am sitting in front of my computer and watching Fox News.
I turn down the volume of the T.V.- am I hearing things. I hear the faint sounds of a flute or a pan flute- I can't make out the tune. I try to listen more intently- it is a mysterious tune- and it is nice.
I do not know who is playing this instrument- I do not know if it is a record or an actual person performing, but I find it soothing and strange. It is comforting and as I listen it becomes an escape from the news - I try to make out the tune- but I can't make it out.
As I listen to it , it reminds me of the movie "Waking Ned Divine" if you haven't seen it rent it- it is a funny, warm comedy with a beautiful soundtrack.
I do not know who is playing this music in Americana Finnmark, but I want to thank them for some beautiful music. Keep it up- for soon winter will be here, and the windows will be shut and I may not be able to hear the music- but while the warm weather is still with us I will enjoy your concerts.
Thank you- whoever you are.
I turn down the volume of the T.V.- am I hearing things. I hear the faint sounds of a flute or a pan flute- I can't make out the tune. I try to listen more intently- it is a mysterious tune- and it is nice.
I do not know who is playing this instrument- I do not know if it is a record or an actual person performing, but I find it soothing and strange. It is comforting and as I listen it becomes an escape from the news - I try to make out the tune- but I can't make it out.
As I listen to it , it reminds me of the movie "Waking Ned Divine" if you haven't seen it rent it- it is a funny, warm comedy with a beautiful soundtrack.
I do not know who is playing this music in Americana Finnmark, but I want to thank them for some beautiful music. Keep it up- for soon winter will be here, and the windows will be shut and I may not be able to hear the music- but while the warm weather is still with us I will enjoy your concerts.
Thank you- whoever you are.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Campari,Bitter Lemon, & Torremolinos
I am sitting on the balcony, sipping a Campari and bitter lemon. In front of me is a small bowl of green olives, a plate consisting of some crostinis and manchego cheese. It is hot, but the sight of the Mediterranean Sea promisesan offer of a cool breeze.
I am in Torremolinos, Spain.
Torremolinos is a busy resort town on the coast of Spain. The streets are full of tourists and locals.
The locals are headed to work, the tourists to the beach, for some sunning and tanning.
I am looking forward to a walk along the beach later-maybe grabbing a cup of blood orange granita, maybe a plate of ensalada russo and a hard roll.
I will enjoy the sun, I might even take a dip in the sea, before heading back to the hotel.
I have another Campari and bitter lemon, take a shower and a nap.
Tonight- I will look for a restaurant that serves a good paella-perhaps a Valencia paella- with plenty of seafood..
The town gets busy in the evening-and very loud.
There is live gypsy flamenco music, the smell of grilled meats fill the air, and of course there is the shouting of street vendors selling their wares.
I pour myself another Campari and bitter lemon.So good on a hot Spanish night.
Someone shouts my name-I open my eyes bewildered- no one knows me here. I hear my name again.
It is my neighbor.
"Are you alright"
I holler back- "Yeah I'm ok. Thanks for asking"
My neigbor heads toward his building.
I look around- the music is gone,the crowd noise is gone, and the smell of grilled meats, gone,. What happend?
I look around, I am still at Americana Finnmark.
Did two Campari and bitter lemons do this to me?
But wait- is that music I hear.
I pour myself another Campari and bitter lemon.
I am in Torremolinos, Spain.
Torremolinos is a busy resort town on the coast of Spain. The streets are full of tourists and locals.
The locals are headed to work, the tourists to the beach, for some sunning and tanning.
I am looking forward to a walk along the beach later-maybe grabbing a cup of blood orange granita, maybe a plate of ensalada russo and a hard roll.
I will enjoy the sun, I might even take a dip in the sea, before heading back to the hotel.
I have another Campari and bitter lemon, take a shower and a nap.
Tonight- I will look for a restaurant that serves a good paella-perhaps a Valencia paella- with plenty of seafood..
The town gets busy in the evening-and very loud.
There is live gypsy flamenco music, the smell of grilled meats fill the air, and of course there is the shouting of street vendors selling their wares.
I pour myself another Campari and bitter lemon.So good on a hot Spanish night.
Someone shouts my name-I open my eyes bewildered- no one knows me here. I hear my name again.
It is my neighbor.
"Are you alright"
I holler back- "Yeah I'm ok. Thanks for asking"
My neigbor heads toward his building.
I look around- the music is gone,the crowd noise is gone, and the smell of grilled meats, gone,. What happend?
I look around, I am still at Americana Finnmark.
Did two Campari and bitter lemons do this to me?
But wait- is that music I hear.
I pour myself another Campari and bitter lemon.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
BOD Elections
Once again, as usual, there were not enough votes for a quorum, so no BOD meeting was held-
This means that at the next meeting we could have new BOD members who may be seated with only two or three votes(it happend once - a member was elected with only three votes)
This also means that new ballots may have to be mailed to the residents(again) which comes out of your condo fees- (you see where your money goes- ).
If the residents of this community were less apathetic, things that have been put off(like the changing of the by-laws) and the election of a new BOD could be accomplished with less expense.
It seems that the only time the community gets up in arms- is when the BOD proposes a major condo fee increase, - see how many people show up at the meeting when this happens.
If you do not vote- you really should not complain.
If you do not read the rules and regulations of Americana Finnmark- and you are caught violating the rules- do not complain when you are notified-
If you do not like the rules and regulations and want them changed- participate--
Remember the old quotation from the 1960's- if you are not part of the solution- you are part of the problem.
If you do not vote- do not complain.
This means that at the next meeting we could have new BOD members who may be seated with only two or three votes(it happend once - a member was elected with only three votes)
This also means that new ballots may have to be mailed to the residents(again) which comes out of your condo fees- (you see where your money goes- ).
If the residents of this community were less apathetic, things that have been put off(like the changing of the by-laws) and the election of a new BOD could be accomplished with less expense.
It seems that the only time the community gets up in arms- is when the BOD proposes a major condo fee increase, - see how many people show up at the meeting when this happens.
If you do not vote- you really should not complain.
If you do not read the rules and regulations of Americana Finnmark- and you are caught violating the rules- do not complain when you are notified-
If you do not like the rules and regulations and want them changed- participate--
Remember the old quotation from the 1960's- if you are not part of the solution- you are part of the problem.
If you do not vote- do not complain.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Living on the 2nd floor is so much better.
I live on the 2nd floor in the garden units. When I first moved here I had a choice of 1st. floor or 2nd. floor. I didn't think the 1st floor was safe-I worked nights- and was worried about someone breaking in- so I opted for the 2nd floor.
With my current health problems the 2nd floor is rough but I can handle it.
Today I discovered another reason why I like the 2nd floor.
I was sitting on my balcony and I was watching a resident walking their dog near the rear of the midrise.
Now this dog had already peed on a few bushes(I thought we had a doggy walk and a doggy run), but what makes me greatful for 2nd floor living is this-
I would hate to walk out on my 1st floor patio, sit down and smell dog pee-- this knucklehead walking the dog had no sense of respect or consideration for the residents who live on the 1st floor of the midrise.
Thank goodness the dog did not poop.
The patio that was peed on is used quite often by the residens who live there, and is close to the pool. I am inclined to think that those who are at the pool sitting next to the fence my also be struck by the odor of dog pee(Did I mention the dog walk and the doggy run).
Listen up people- dog pee and poop(and I do not care if you pick the poop up with you little baggy) kills grass and plants.
If you walk your dog stay away from peoples patios, benches and the pool fence .
Have some consideration for your neighbors.
Obey the rules.
And if your dog is over 25 pounds- watch out- read the rules- the dog is too big.
With my current health problems the 2nd floor is rough but I can handle it.
Today I discovered another reason why I like the 2nd floor.
I was sitting on my balcony and I was watching a resident walking their dog near the rear of the midrise.
Now this dog had already peed on a few bushes(I thought we had a doggy walk and a doggy run), but what makes me greatful for 2nd floor living is this-
I would hate to walk out on my 1st floor patio, sit down and smell dog pee-- this knucklehead walking the dog had no sense of respect or consideration for the residents who live on the 1st floor of the midrise.
Thank goodness the dog did not poop.
The patio that was peed on is used quite often by the residens who live there, and is close to the pool. I am inclined to think that those who are at the pool sitting next to the fence my also be struck by the odor of dog pee(Did I mention the dog walk and the doggy run).
Listen up people- dog pee and poop(and I do not care if you pick the poop up with you little baggy) kills grass and plants.
If you walk your dog stay away from peoples patios, benches and the pool fence .
Have some consideration for your neighbors.
Obey the rules.
And if your dog is over 25 pounds- watch out- read the rules- the dog is too big.
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