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We will be writing a series of articles for our
website, and when I say ‘we’ I am hoping that means you and me. All
contributions will be sent to the co-authors for final review before
posting. So, come forward and be recognized, would-be authors ;)
See an item you want to send your thoughts on?
Simply put the item # in an email and send it off to webmaster through the
feedback form or
directly to fontaine15@charter.net
. All will reach
me.
The items will be published as we get enough
content for them. Don't see an item you'd like? Send it to me and I'll
include it...
Let's be neighbors!! ;) and share!
Here’s the list of suggested topics.
- PRV
is for the birds! - history of birdhouses and feeders and our
contribution to the cause!
- Landscaping
– our retaining walls and other designed sections. This will give
some history of our grounds, who designed these areas, who actually
did the work, what were they like before… Have you lived here
long? Can you remember anything that would contribute to our story
on landscaping? Do you have ideas for future landscaping? Or future
uses for our open common grounds. Here’s the chance to express
your views.
- Differences
inside our units – we have as many different units as we have
units. Do you have something that you are particularly fond of?
Built-in cabinetry, French doors, special flooring? We happen to
have a hot tub in ours!! For this one, photos would be especially
useful. Haven’t you ever wondered? Don’t you look at windows at
night to see what you can see? Let’s share.. this could be SO much
fun…Ladies, I think we’d be more excited about this one..
Charlene and her hubby have installed a fish tank
into the wall going upstairs! She promises pictures
soon.
- Handyman
tips – Even though we have many different interiors, we all share
the same infrastructure. Just think how valuable a sharing of what
you’ve learned could be in this article. How about where your
shut-off valves are, or things you’ve learned about the fuse
boxes, or smoke detectors, or ceiling vents, or the hundreds of
other small things you learn over the years. I bet the guys could
contribute a lot of comments to this one. Come on guys, step up to
the bat and meet the challenge.
- Patriotism
in PRV – a simple walk around our complex shows that there is a
lot of patriotism in PRV – this will be a collection of photos
and, hopefully, some of your thoughts on this country of ours.
Despite what we think is wrong with it, there is a lot more right
with it. Most of us wouldn’t trade being here with being anywhere
else. Here’s a chance to express that. Are there any of you that
have come here from somewhere else? Your comments would be very
interesting.
- Millbury
– what do you think of Millbury? Have you lived here all your
life? Are you from another town, state, country? What about the new
mall, or the tax rate, the good accessibility to
Boston, or what the town has to offer. Does the town lack anything or can
the town boast of anything special?
- Holidays
in PRV – one of the first things my husband and I marveled at when
we moved here in October of 2000 was Halloween. It was a warm
October that year. As we watched, this whole place turned into
hometown
USA
! Neighbors were sitting outside with bowls of candy, batches of
dressed up kids were meandering down the streets, and there were two
big Halloween parties in the garages on Meetinghouse. It was
unbelievable!! We could not believe how lucky we were to live in
such a community! And then Christmas with the Santa fire engine, and
Santa visits, etc. Please send your feelings about this topic to me.
- Unusual
pets – many of us have dogs and cats. What about other kinds of
pets. Maybe we can get some younger residents to comment on their
hamsters, guinea pigs, white rats, fish, or other types of exotic
things… does anyone own a tarantula or pet snake??? Tell us a
little about your pet. Or maybe you used to have an unusual pet. I
had a pet monkey when I was a teen. I have a picture that ran in the
local paper with ‘Nicky’ sitting on my shoulder after winning a
prize at the local fair.. Also had pet squirrels.
- Sports
– what are your favorites? Does EVERYONE love the Red Sox and
Patriots and the Bruins? What other teams are supported here? My
hubby adores BOXING, then Patriots
(see some pics of a 2003 game), then Red Sox. This is definitely
a guy discussion, although lots of women enjoy sports too.
- Hobbies,
Recreation – we’ve got a few boaters here, that I know…where
do you put them? Do you fish with them or just cruise around? We
have a 28ft Larson we keep in Onset/Wareham. How about golfing? I
bet we have some avid golfers here. What’s your handicap? Are you
serious about the sport or just like to hit the balls? What are your
favorite golf courses? How about water or snow skiing? Or, maybe
your hobby is something more like hiking, reading, web design,
crocheting or crafts of other types? We all like to do something….Obviously,
this is what I like to do!
- Favorite
local spots – what are your favorite restaurants (Post Office Pub,
Grafton Inn, Brians?), grocery stores, ice cream place,
nursery, car washes (have you tried the new one that tool years to
open?). Here is
a chance to promote places you like. The Grafton Inn is our regular
spot. We haven't found better fish and chips or chicken marsala
anywhere!
- Doors,
windows, garage doors – who have had them replaced, who did you use,
are you happy with them? Any words of advice for those who haven’t
taken that step yet? How about your heat? Do you know how much you
have saved since putting them in? What about the windows? Easy to
clean, etc.? This cost for all windows except the bay window and the
octagon is about $2600 to replace, according to Randy
Struckus. The bay and octagon together are $2600.
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