The ice and snow will soon be upon us. Here are a few tips from James
our resident contractor on the use and application of the Ice
Melter compound that is provided to each cul-de-sac.
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Ice Melter Use
November 29th, 2009 by
Blockwatch: Suspicious Individual
November 12th, 2009 by
A resident reported that a suspicious individual was found wandering
around the complex yesterday, November 11. He matched the description
of the man convicted of breaking into a unit in the 400s last year:
approximately 5’9″, light brownish/red short cut hair, blue jeans,
black backpack. The original break-in was done through a window using
an unsecured ladder. Residents are reminded to keep an eye out for
suspicious activity and to lock up ladders or other tools that could
be used by burglars.
Maples BBQ [Updated]
August 17th, 2009 by
The Maples-wide BBQ will be held on September 12th in the 300s cul-de-sac. Please bring your own chair and beverage.
When you return your filled-out notice, please indicate how many hamburgers or ball park sausages you would like. This will help in ordering the food. Remember we need your reply by August 28th. Thanks very much.
Door Painting
August 3rd, 2009 by
Remdal Painting and Restoration will be at the Maples to paint front doors for those owners who have signed up on:
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
If you would like to sign-up to have your front door painted and have not done so already, please either call or email Mike Chess at Dodwell Strata at 604.699.5261 or mikec@dodwell.ca . Please let us know the colour you would like (Warm Sand, Ochre, Red Oxide, Burnt Umber or Essex Green) and whether you prefer AM or PM. If you have signed up but are not available at that time or for any reason no longer need your door painted please let us know.
Please note that your front door will have to remain open for several hours to allow the paint to dry. Also, please note that the cost to paint the front door is an Owner expense. The prices are as follows:
- Existing Colour on Door and Frame – $40.00
- Trim Only – $40.00
- New Colour on Door and Frame – $80.00
Bear Warning
July 23rd, 2009 by
There have been two bear sightings in the complex in the last week. Last night a large mature black bear got into the garbage can of one unit in the 600s and made a big mess.
Given the heat at this time of year garbage can get pretty smelly and attract bears. Aside from the mess they make, it’s also not good to attract them into the complex if we can at all help it.
To avoid a repeat of the incident in the 600s, please:
- Keep garbage well sealed either in bags inside or in a locked garbage can.
- Ensure garbage is put out every week on garbage day.
- Use disinfectants or other chemicals (e.g. moth balls) to hide the smell of garbage coming from your garbage can in your carport.
For more information about black bears and what to do if you encounter one, check out the “North Shore Black Bear Network” website.
CD Found
June 23rd, 2009 by
From Al:
I found a CD in front of 501 yesterday. It contains a couple of videos on the perils of drinking and driving. It is titled “If you drink don’t drive” with the initials STIT below.
Contact Al if it is yours.
Babysitting …
June 16th, 2009 by
FYI, visiting German Student (taking ESL training here in Vancouver) is available for baby-sitting.
Ramona Weiss (from Munich, Germany)
604-219-0609
@YS
Nick
Some Great Affordable Wines …
June 15th, 2009 by
Have discovered 2 Canadian wineries that produce some great afforable wines:
1) Sonora Ranch
Recommend the Pinot Noir for red and Pinot Grigio for white … both around $9.00
see http://www.sonoraranchwine.com/our-wines.html
2) Prospect Winery
Recommend the Unoaked Chardonnay for white …
http://www.prospectwinery.com/Whites.aspx
Reds are all pretty good …
http://www.prospectwinery.com/Reds.aspx
Prices are in the +/- $15.00 range …
If you want to get the best prices go to the Artisan Wine Shop in Londsdale Quay …
@YS
Nick
Save water by setting up your own Rain Barrel …
June 10th, 2009 by
Great web page with info about setting up your own rain barrel to save rainwater for a variety of uses.
Article @ http://lifehacker.com/5281001/set-up-a-rain-barrel-to-save-money-and-water
Both Canadian Tire and Rona sell rain barrels if you want one:
- http://rona.ca/shop/~barrel-agua-45-g-rain-barrel-algreen-products-inc-326016_!rain-barrel_sh
- http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442649133&FOLDER<>folder_id=1408474396677801&bmUID=124467069600
@YS
Nick
Pool key found
June 4th, 2009 by
Pool key #100 was found at the bottom of the pool. Contact Barry if it is yours.