This will be a brief article since I’m busy building the boat for everyone! That’s what we get for complaining about the drought. Seriously, it has been good to see everything growing and turning green but enough rain already! The drainage system is working well. Please remember when we have periods of little rain then experience heavy rain, all the leaves and debris float to the big metal storm grates and clog the surface. If you have a storm grate in your yard, take a rake and clear the leaves off the surface. Under NO circumstances should you ever lift the grate and do NOT use your hands. Once the water flows, it moves fast so be careful.
Some other reminders for this time of year:
PGA POA ASSESSMENT: If you’re reading this and you haven’t paid your $730 annual assessment to PGA POA, I have some bad news: Your payment is now late. Not to worry, interest doesn’t start to accrue for a little while yet so you still have time to get your payment into the POA … but hurry!
THE CRITTERS: Last month I reminded everyone that alligator mating and nesting season is upon us. Please remember that feeding of any Wildlife is prohibited per the PGA POA rules.
In addition to being against the rules, feeding alligators is dangerous and causes them to lose their fear of humans. They will learn quickly to associate humans with food….and you could become the food. Please do not feed alligators under any circumstances! Don’t think they are only in the water, use extreme care when walking (or walking your dog) especially in areas where there is water nearby.
I actually saw a ‘gator crossing Ryder Cup Blvd just south of Marlwood Park a few weeks ago. He got to the edge of the street and stopped and someone (who surely was not obeying the 35 mph speed limit) almost ran over him and he ran back to the preserve area. Wow! Can they move fast! He snuck back to the side of the road and I can only assume he finally made it to the water on the other side.
STORM SEASON: One more season that is upon us is the famous storm season also known as “the H-word”. If you do not already have your supplies and readiness kit, you should immediately make provisions for same. Remember that drinking water is important because once weather forecasters report that a storm is in the vicinity, bottled water disappears from the local stores; it is always the first thing to go. If you don’t know what supplies you need to have on hand, you can find a list here on this website.
Hope you all have a wonderful summer!