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<DIV>In a message dated 12/20/2007 1:32:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Mlongreene2@aol.com writes:</DIV>
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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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<DIV>What do you all think about encouraging Meredith Sweet to consider joining
our committee? She was curious enough about the subject to show up last
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