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<DIV>Judy and Sandy, Yes on the Beach Ave. House still being
considered 3 family and yes on the condo possibility although only a madman
would flaunt that right now with what is going on with the Spar. I am in
agreement with your thoughts on that Judy and we all have discussed
it. I have been in constant contact with the owner (and friend) to
keep us in the loop when he can no longer hang on and he knows where we are
coming from and yes we try each meeting to focus on properties that are
available. Most of our members would prefer to but in the open market or
have a stable long term rental. Most are looking at what we are doing as a
safety valve, but an important one. Most of our members are in
the unenviable financial valley that all folks of modest incomes are in,
particularly those in desirable retirement locations in that the entry
level starter homes are priced out of reach. What looks
reasonable to you and me looks like a Mount Everest to the folks we are trying
to help. At $350K plus $200K of work needed, the condos aren't going
to make it in the low to mid 100's.</DIV>
<DIV> Sandy - I prefer to be the Father Rooster than
the Father Hen, but whatever, I love to delegate. There are
only so many hours in the day, and while I get a stipend for some of what I do,
and have been offered more to do more - my time is stretched too thin and I
have had to decline that offer (from Genesis RCDI grant). The folks
who have participated so far (10-12 you see on the list) or so generally
are also pretty busy and our meetings typically have babies at them and/or one
or the other parent babysitting and/or we are competing with our members
having fire meetings, rec meetings, work issues, etc. All have
worked hard to get us where we are and will do more if possible, but the
idea of delegating out to sub groups and committees more stuff ain't going to
fly right now. We cannot even think of another body at the moment to get
on the YRHASC, let alone to do more (needed such research) which is why we
so appreciate folks like yourself and Judy working all day and giving time
at night to this. There are not a lot of folks out here and those
able and interested are into many things already plus there are some who do not
think what we are doing is all that great
anyways. Headed out to deal with snow
and leaving tomorrow for a looooong weekend. Thank you both for your
continued input - keep it
coming. MGPP
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