SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP DEFINED

Byron Brent writes:

As the first social members, let us provide you the correct
information. We paid $40,000.00 for the equity membership and pay dues that are roughly 2/3 what the golf members pay each month.

Considering that this allows us to eat at the club 3 nights a week, we are likely supporting the overall development on a much greater ratio than golf members are at this point. Social memberships do allow people who are not familiar with golfing to get an introduction while helping support the overall development. Stop by and say hello some time.

Thanks for the information, Byron.

SUPER SECRET SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP SOLD

Confirmed: Discovery has sold the first social membership to the club (that we know of) - and this info initially didn't come from them, either.

-- Who will be deemed appropriate?
-- What are the terms?
-- When will they inform the rest of the community?
-- Why haven't they already announced what has already happened?

We were told the price was $30,000 but haven't been able to confirm that.

And this info is at least several weeks old, btw.

The larger question and accompanying disappointment is the lack of communication on such matters.

Where's our HOA rep - why wouldn't HE get the word out?

STRANGE GRASS

No, not THAT kind. But as much of what we'd have to call the 'fauna formerly known as green' has begun its journey to shades of fall, I noticed this odd pattern on a neighbor's lawn. Maybe if you cover one eye and defocus the other you'll see something deeper than I do... but it IS odd.

And as a bonus, for those who see a religious symbol in potato chips, toast, paint splatters, etc., there IS a face in there.

SKUNK-A-DELIC

Last night, right before bed, it hit. I immediately sealed the windows. But the windows, doors, stone, Tyvek, insulation, wood and paint could not keep out the eau de skunk which was in the air and very close by.

We never did catch the armadillo that was and is still tearing up the good grass we sodded last spring. The trap caught flies. Or I should say the bait caught flies. Or I should say the trap attracted flies, it didn't trap anything.

Maybe the skunk sprayed the 'dillo? Else, why?

Bruce Hamilton, our hunter-expert-neighbor says the skunk in a trap is pretty docile and won't spray. I say, it's not going anywhere in my car! Not even with a written guarantee!

So if we try for 'dillo again and get stinky, well, I don't know what...

BARK - NO BARK

Mr. Barker's Cockertail Party, scheduled for this Sunday, 11/16, has been postponed until spring.

AUDIOPHILES?

Here's a long shot, I know: Is anyone out there in S.O. land an audiophile? Besides me? I'd love to get a group together if interest is there.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Basic Fly Tying - Sunday, 11/9 - 1:00-3:00 pm at Fish Camp

Fly fishing is a growing sport, and fly tying is one of the most exciting parts of the experience. Tying your own fly and then taking it out to catch a fish provides the fisherman a true feeling of accomplishment! Students will learn to tie three basic flies that can be used at Fish Camp to catch various species of fish. Limit is 10 participants, Cost of $12 per person icnludes materials fee (children over 10 years old may attend). Please call Liza Bachelder at 533-2363 to sign up.

Ladies Afternoon Wine & Fishing Clinic - Friday, 11/14 - 4:00-6:00 pm at Fish Camp

Join us at Fish Camp and enjoy beautiful scenery and fall weather while catching a few "floppers". Relax on the dock sipping fine wine and cheese nibbles in a peaceful end to your day. Kid wrangling available. $25 per lady includes wine, nibbles and casual fishing! Please call Liza Bachelder to sign up at 533-2363.

Mr. Barker's Cocker-tail Party! - Sunday, 11/16 -2:00-4:00 pm at the Pecan Grove

One of our most popular events! Calling Rex & Rover! "Fetch" your humans (especially the puppies)and emBARK on our popular tail wagging doggie celebration of man's best friend! There will be all manner of canine capers and a kid's dog show with fun events and lots of prizes (who does have the longest tail anyway?) We'll be serving "doggie bag" lunches to our humans, and the Canine Café will be open for the pups. $20adults, $8 kids under 12. Reservations are essential! Please call Michelle Walters at 421-8538 to make your reservation and choose your lunch selection.

ANGEL PHOTOGRAPHED OVER S.O.

IN A MOMENT...

Terri was about to enter I-35. She stepped on the gas to accelerate in the Jaguar. With a "thunk" the drive train became disengaged (and remains so, needing a transmission replacement, according to the service department.)

I write this for you to pass along to your teenager who might be tempted to give it a shot between cars, exiting S.O., especially at the east exit. Cars coming down both hills are often travelling at 65mph despite the new lower limit. A few seconds' gap opens up - boot it, dude! (Remember how it felt to be young and invincible?)

It can happen - you can lose power just like that... and then it's too late.

Tell the teens.