A note about this blog

 The posts in this Blog represent my opinions. I try hard to be factually accurate and will gladly correct any factual errors. Reasonable people can look at the same facts and hold different opinions. If you have a different opinion, put it in the comments. If you find an incorrect fact, let me know and I'll correct it and--if appropriate--revise my opinion. Where possible, I'll provide a citation to my facts, so readers can ensure that I'm not cherry-picking data to to support my view.

If you're reading this Blog, it's because you voluntarily clicked through to read it. If you disagree with me, state your reasons--I don't claim to be right all the time. If you just don't like my posts, don't read them--my feelings certainly won't be hurt. But an informed population is important in a democracy like our Club. As much as the Board hates it, the Owners--not the Board--make all important decisions around here.

In this Blog, I strive to provide context. As the late great Paul Harvey used to say, "that's the rest of the story--good day!"


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  1. UnknownDecember 9, 2021 at 7:19 AM

    I found your content very informative and somewhat unsettling given the implications you pointed out if certain changes get passed in the proposed By-Laws. You rightly point out the downside for Owners if these changes take place. Hopefully other Owners will pay attention and vote for what's best for Owners, the ones paying all the bills around here.

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