Well, the surveys are rolling in and I'm pleased to report that so far, the majority of owners are in favor of, and support of, a community pool. Please take this information for what it is worth...just a sample of the entire neighborhood. We still need to get ALL of the surveys completed - not just for the surveying purpose, but also for gathering contact information to be included in the neighborhood directory.
It is becoming more and more apparent that there is a great need for a neighborhood directory. I received a "complaint" email from an owner who was irritated that some "stranger" would come to her door and scare her elderly mother by showing up with a survey. I very nicely pointed out that the "stranger" was actually a fellow neighbor and that this is a wonderful example of why we need a bit more community interaction.
On a personal note, last week I had an emergency when my youngest fell and went unconscious. When it was decided that the ambulance would transport him and me to SA, I desperately needed someone to stay at my house and watch my 2 year old until my husband could get home. Luckily I do know several of my neighbors, but in that type of situation, a directory may have been helpful in case I didn't have phone numbers handy. I would like to see a lot more interaction in our community and I think that a directory is one important step to getting to know your neighbors and welcoming new ones.
Thanks again to the volunteers who are getting these surveys out. If you would like to help, please contact me.
