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Stormy Times

By Leroy Fleming

On Monday August 5, 2024, the day after tropical storm Debby hit SW Florida, this author observed 16 Frigatebirds flying into a 35mph headwind. They were flying from the downtown area of Ft. Myers heading toward the Gulf of Mexico. Perhaps they flew inland to avoid the rains to prevent wet feathers. To make headway against the wind they were diving, twisting, spreading their wings to catch thermals, rising and falling all the way. True to their name, they performed gracefully.

The Landings Fishing Club members venture out to catch fish. Mankind has been doing this throughout centuries. All creatures need food to survive but some are better at doing this than others. Soaring on updrafts or thermals upward to three miles

over the oceans is the astounding Frigatebird. Black plumage, long deeply forked tails, and with long hooked beaks, it looks like a power glider. This bird has a wingspan reaching eight feet across. Extremely maneuverable it will chase, harass, and attack other birds often catching them by their tail feathers until they regurgitate their catch. Swooping down to catch their meal before it hits the water, it works for them. Staying aloft for several months without landing they can soar over 250 miles per day. The albatross, however, has been known to stay aloft for over three years. Yes, they can sleep and fly at the same time.

Frigatebirds, for a seabird, have a handicap. When their feathers get really wet, they can’t fly. This prevents them from landing on the ocean if they can help it.

French sailors call them La Frigate like their old wooden warships. The English name was Man of War birds. These birds are fast, maneuverable, and effective. However, the French name stuck, hence Frigatebird These birds are monogamous but only for the current breeding year. They are black in color (male) but with a large red balloon sac under his throat which is inflatable. When inflated it is as large as an oversized softball. This is the male mating signal. The pair will build the nest to accept one to two eggs. Both parents feed the chicks up to three months, then the male leaves. The remaining rearing time falls to the female which is up to two years.

LLGA-18 Ladies Golf Happenings!

By Mary Ann Spry

Boy, do I wish we had some of that Florida rain that’s falling there today! I was just down watching the helicopters pick up water from our nearby lake, to put out the fires that are way too close. So far, we are fine, but we do have the 5 “P” s packed, just in case of an evacuation order. These extremely dry days with temps too high for most to enjoy, let alone fight a fire is not good. There are hundreds of amazing firefighters working 24-7.

Our league officially begins the first Wednesday in October and our first luncheon and golf event is the “Welcome Back” where we host the 9 Hole ladies. We hope that LEGA will resume again in November, where we have opportunities to play at other like clubs in the SW Florida area. Make sure your dues are paid by September 15, so directories are ready for you in October.

Congratulations to Lisa Cates on her “Hole in One” on hole 7. That is not an easy hole, so it must have been a perfect drive! Great going Lisa!

As you have heard, our course has received a new Course rating & Slope rating this summer. I believe you will notice a change on Hole 18 and the rest a surprise. The results should be interesting. It has been a fun month here in our Colorado League seeing LLGA-18 members Diane Giebner and Dottie Fritze. We have had a great season out here, even having a bit of luck on the winning side. This course is very different from the Landings and a nice challenge. I even had a fun time playing in Breckenridge last week, and there is where “carry” really is serious business. Such a humbling game!!!!!

With the Olympics in Paris this month, hopefully you have enjoyed the amazingly talented athletes from all over the world. I was watching golf one day and USA was doing well, but don’t know the results as I write. Fun to watch Xander isn’t it?

Wednesday morning participants have had a nice time when the rain held off, and the “Fun Friday” group continues to be a social phen-om!!!

Enjoy Labor Day and don’t forget to remember all those lost on “9-11.” God Bless America!

Lisa Cates/Hole-in-One

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General

July 29, 2024

• The dog days of summer are here upon us. As you might imagine, golf, tennis and dining are relatively slow due to the heat and humidity being the highest in the last few summers.

• Staff are rotating through their vacation schedules, so not everyone is in town week to week.

• Staff training for our new dining reservation system and kitchen production system will be commencing in the very near future.

Summary of June 2024

Overall performance for June 2024 had some challenges, with most revenue departments falling short of budget expectations. The Marina department’s positive variance of $7,904 is a notable exception. On the expense side, it seems that the Overhead Departments were collectively over budget, although the Admin department managed to stay within its budget.

Financial Summary

• Total Club Revenue: $868,923 (Budget: $896,018; Variance: $27,095)

• Gross Operating Profit: $-45,387 (Budget: $-32,500; Variance: -$12,887)

Departmental Performance

• Food and Beverage Revenue: $89,692 (Budget: $123,004; Variance: -$33,312)

• The new website is operational, and Michele is tweaking all the new options it provides.

• Fall staff hiring will commence in late August.

• Budgeting for both operations and capital reserves has been complete. The finance committee has reviewed and supports both budgets. The Board will discuss the budgets at the upcoming Budget Presentation meeting on August 2, 2024.

• Golf Revenue: $16,614 (Budget: $18,263; Variance: -$1,649)

• Tennis Revenue: $13,894 (Budget: $18,466; Variance: +$4,572)

• Marina Revenue: $301,557 (Budget: $293,653; Variance: $7,904)

• Administration & General: Expenses: $56,472 (Budget:

$40,893; Variance: $15,579)

• Community Patrol: Expenses: $45,279 (Budget: $42,720; Variance: $2,559)

• Golf Course Maintenance: Expenses: $115,229 (Budget:

$113,494; Variance: $1,735)

• Property Maintenance: Expenses: $76,500 (Budget:

$75,703; Variance: $797) Balance Sheet

• Infrastructure Reserve: $336,335

• Reserves Future Long Range: $64,897

• Operating Cash Balance: $2,265,139

Chess And Checkers Club News

By John Winters

Sometimes people ask if chess is included in the Olympics. It isn’t! Many of us chess players believe it should be. Chess is considered a sport. Write to the IOC (International Olympics Committee) and ask that chess be included in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

What’s the difference between tournament chess and club chess? In tournament chess, there are time controls. After making your move, there is a button on a clock you must push. If you forget to push it, your opponent won’t remind you. Your clock will keep running until you run out of time. And you lose! The competition is “cutthroat.” If you even touch a piece, you must move it. And you can’t ask your opponent if you can take the move back! No “backsies”!

In club chess, we frequently ask if we can take a move back. When you are playing against stronger players, they will let you take your move back. The stronger player wants you to improve and be able to give him a more challenging game. When a stronger player is playing against you in a club setting, he/she will be focusing on the game rather than thinking how to teach you. You need to ask the stronger player questions, so you learn how to play better. For example, you could ask why they moved to a certain square. Where are they planning to move next? Where do you think I should move? Is there a name for that opening you are using? The stronger player will be happy to answer your questions.

Don’t forget to protect your king!

• Wheelhouse renovations are on-going and everyone involved is pushing through for a fall opening. Hopefully, early October is our timeline for now.

• Agronomic work continues month to month on the golf course, and the rain has been generally cooperative.

• Some repairs to the infrastructure on tennis courts 5, 6, 7, and 8 will start in early September and should be completed quickly.

• The area around the marina and the Wheelhouse is being repaired from Ian storm surge and should be completed in September and October. New Wi-Fi and cameras will be installed to further enhance that marina area.

• Wi-Fi has been installed and is operational in the Pickleball Courts/Sports Complex area.

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Landings Duplicate Bridge Club

2024-25 LDBC Season To Open

2nd Monday in October

at 9 a.m. in Helm Club

Bill Ferris

It is official: This year, the Landings Duplicate Bridge Club will open its Monday sessions at a new later time in the day by one hour, 9 a.m. The sessions for the upcoming season, held weekly in the Garden Room at the Helm Club, will commence on Monday, October 14th. The time change was confirmed by a vote of the Board in May, but the opening date of October 14th was just made official by a Board vote in late July. The season is beginning one week later than in past years following the announcement of the program for the Southwest Florida Regional being held at the Sanibel Marriott beginning on Sunday, October 6th. The LDBC Board hopes as many club members as possible will attend the Regional’s Monday program and take advantage of a free Bridge lesson from a national pro. Players with under 200 master points(mps) can then play in a regular session at the

tournament free. Players with more than 200 mps can play in most of the many regular sessions for the rest of the day. If you currently have accumulated under 500 mps, you can win Gold points in “Gold Rush” pair events. All players can win Gold points in other events as well. Additionally, free lessons will be available to members most days beginning at 9:00 a.m.

As the LDBC has always had difficulty drawing enough players to begin our season on the Monday of that tournament, shifting normal play back a week on the calendar and attending the tournament will be a true winwin for our members!

Club members who have helped or would like to help set up the Garden Room on Mondays will have a new Chair in charge of the process, John Coker. Please join John around 8:15 or 8:30 a.m. so that the play may begin promptly at 9 a.m.

Finally, the computations of the top 20 players accumulating master points for Mondays last season are complete.

Congratulations to all in the top 20: 1-Dave Hutson; 2-Deb Root; 3- Dennis Nahnsen; 4-Kerstin Abrinder; 5-Bill Ferris; 6-Linda Lahti; 7-Bill Rush; 8-Ron Bailer; 9- Pat Bailer; 10-Gerry Poissant; 11-Linda Logio; 12-Jean Hildebrand; 13-John Berkaw; 14-Leela Andekar; 15-Arvind Andekar; 16-Lynne Birdt; 17-Lennart Lundqvist; 18-John Coker; 19-

Pat Tylander; and 20-Sue Wotton. Players should note that absences from the tables means less chance of accumulating the highest possible master point total.

As mentioned in last month’s column, a team consisting of Barb Coneys, Bill Ferris, Jerry Poissant, and Pat Tylander traveled to Toronto, and for 4 days they played as a team at the annual ACBL National Conference held July 22-25. The team performed well, each winning about 14 Gold mps. Congratulations Barb, Bill, Jerry, and Pat! Pictured below are the team members with their spouses.

Landings Fishing Club: Rae—Raise—Rays

By LeRoy Fleming

“What’s your name?” It’s possible your last name is Rae . Then again, your first name might be Ray ! Military installations raise the American flag. For the Landings Fishing Club purposes, we use the term, Ray . Why, it’s even the name of a baseball team. Don’t you just love the English language?

Let’s begin with the marine (non-military) ray or stingray of which there are 480 species. Essentially, it’s a compressed, flattened shark. Pectoral fins attached to the head look like wings. The venomous Rays have a long whip-like tail with a venomous spine that can inflict a nasty wound. The fins give a wing-like look and can range in width

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• Michael Montgomery, 4417 Spanker Court #2D 706-474-9151

• Elizabeth (Bette) & Michael Schenian, 12816 Yacht Club Circle, 239-481-1613 & 651-336-8262

from a mere 12 inches to over 20 feet. The Manta Ray is by far the largest and some consider them the most graceful.

Mostly bottom feeders with mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and very small fish making up their diet.

Rays are found globally mostly in tropical and subtropical waters. Cartilage instead of a backbone, they can move effortlessly. Their fins or “wings” allow Rays to “fly” through the water and sometimes literally become airborne. Rays are not aggressive but when startled they will whip their tail as a defense. Wading in shallow water, people should shuffle their feet to prevent stepping on a buried stingray.

Not considered threatened or endangered at this time, but humans do strange things. So, raise your hand to say hello to your friend Rae or Ray as the sun’s rays welcome you to a new day.

L to R: Bill Ferris/Cheryl Tromley, Matt Coneys/Barb Coneys, Jerry Poissant/Susan Cope, and Pat Tylander/Ty Tylander

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It was just one fantastic trip after another this summer for our Riverside neighbors. In planning their trip to Italy, the Strykers knew they would be hiking the steep hills in the Cinque Terra area but were also interested in finding activities in the region where they could spend their time during the hottest part of the day. That was how they found the Cinque Terre Cooking School (https:// www.cinqueterrecookingschool.com), located high on a mountainside in Monterosso, Italy, and The

Pesto Experience in Nessun Dorma Cinque Terra Manarola on the side of a cliff overlooking the Ligurian Sea https://www. nessundormacinqueterre. com/pestoexperience)

Mike stated that while he has never really been a cook, the experience was fascinating. In the classes, the Strykers and their friends learned to filet fish, make pasta from scratch, and vegetable and herbed bread, all while drinking many fine wines

as they prepared their meals. Once their meals were finished cooking, the classes’ participants ate their finished products at open air tables overlooking the beautiful vista.

The Pesto Master Class was a great introduction to the Ligurian cuisine as pesto is one of the most famous of all the delicious dishes in Liguria. The Strykers stated that Pesto Classes have become increasingly sought after due to the expanding popularity of Basil Pesto all over the world. They learned how to prepare a real Ligurian Basil Pesto in the most authentic and traditional manner by using a pestle and mortar to crush and grind the basil leaves, pine nuts, and parmesan, until it becomes a creamy, delicious Ligurian pesto. Mike highly recommends this school and stated that once you have tasted pesto made in this way, you will never again settle for pre-made pesto.

From Cinque Terra, Donna and Mike traveled to Lake Como where they stayed for a week while their friend attended a water pilot school. While there, they took a slow ferry from Como to Bellagio where they visited the Botanical Gardens.

From Italy the Strykers journeyed to Paris where they attended two days at the French Open. Among the tennis matches they saw were Italy’s Jannik Sinner vs. France’s Corentin Moutet.

They also watched Alexander Zeverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor, and Paula Badosa vs. Aryna Sabalenka compete in matches. While Mike and Donna were in Paris, they visited the Rodin Museum, the mega-boutiques at Gallerie Lafayette and Primtemps, and saw the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral.

The couple took fabulous photos while on their journey. Check out their FB pages and follow their journey in photos.

Sadly, Riverside neighbors recently lost one of its longtime members. Don Artis, 97, passed away on June 19th. Don’s daughter Judy Carter, a fellow Riversider,

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“Let’s Pesto!” with Donna and Mike

Mike and Donna at Funiculare Di Lungolago, Como

Former Riverside resident, Donald W. Artis

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cared for her father in his Riverside home until March of 2023 when it was necessary to move him into Brookdale Care Center in Ft. Myers.

On July 7th Don was laid to rest in a private ceremony at Lee Memorial Gardens. As he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was provided a military farewell. Following a flag ceremony in which a Navy chaplain and an additional naval officer participated, the flag was presented to Judy. The ceremony concluded with Taps, played by a third sailor. Judy thanks everyone who sent their condolences, prayers, and kind words. A celebration of Don’s life will be held when Don’s friends and neighbors return to FL for the season. RIP Donald W. Artis, 2/13/1927 - 6/19/2024.

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Carole Lundgren, her daughter Kristine, and grandson Devan spent two weeks in Denmark and Sweden enjoying Mid-Summer celebrations and visiting Carole’s father’s childhood home. The home has been in the family since 1532. Carole’s father and all his brothers immigrated to the U.S. as young men. As a result, the homestead was not inherited by the next generation. The house is now the family gathering place for visitors and family to enjoy.

Chris Dixon recently returned from a three-week Viking Ocean Voyage with her longtime friend, Dawn Fiske of Richmond, VA. The ladies celebrated their 60year anniversary as college freshmen roommates. While navigating the waterways of the North and Baltic Seas, Chris and Dawn explored fjords and historic ports of Norway, Denmark, and Finland. In addition to touring the historic ports of Scandinavia, they traveled to capitals of Northern Europe, including Berlin, Germany, and Gdansk, Poland. Pictured here, Chris and Dawn donned wintry wear on a June evening jazz cruise along a Copenhagen canal.

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Phil and Maria Aponte celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with their family on June 8th at Deep Lagoon Restaurant. Congratulations Maria and Phil!

There are various absences from our village. The recent loss of Bill Riggs is one absence that is heartbreaking for Bill’s wife, Donna Henderson, his children, and the many Landings’ long-timers who knew him. His absence will be felt around the village, but the echoes of him playing the piano, the sound of his bicycle whizzing by on the streets of the Landings, and the gentle sounds of waves crashing against the boats in the Marina will evoke vivid memories of Bill by those who knew and loved him.

to Rhode Island and to Donna’s native North Carolina in the off season. He kept fit by swimming laps daily in the Helm Club pool and riding his bicycle.

A celebration of Bill’s life is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 16th at Picnic Pointe. We offer our deepest sympathies to Donna and his family.

Bill and Donna

The piano keys are still, the wind calm, the boats gone, the bicycle stored away, the laughter an echo, the blue eyes closed, the Amen spoken. The poet, Elizabeth Hardy, appropriately expresses what I think Bill would say to us: “. . . A few who have watched me sail away Will miss my craft from the busy bay; Some friendly barques were anchored near, Some loving souls that my heart held dear In silent sorrow will drop a tear; But I shall have peacefully furled my sail In mooring sheltered from the storm and gale, And greeted friends who had sailed before O’er the unknown sea to the unknown shore.”

Trawler

Trawler Village News

Structural Reserve Study-

The mandatory Reserve study will be completed in August. This is an important document that will establish how much must be dedicated to reserves on an annual basis to assure the structural integrity of our buildings. We will work aggressively to obtain the best terms for the village. Once complete, the annual budget preparation process will begin. We will keep you posted.

Pool Heaters/Chiller–

We had problems with the old system and a new Symbiont system has been installed. This is the best system on the market and should serve Trawler for the next 10-15 years if properly maintained.

Flat Roof Project

CWC roofing company has delivered material on July 26, 2024, for the flat roof project.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, their team will be on site to prep the area, and on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, they will begin the work.

The Cody’s Attend Golf

US Open

Donna & Jerry Cody had an exciting time at the U.S. Open tournament in

Bill Riggs was known as a kind and gracious man, who was described by friends and neighbors as, “the ultimate gentleman.” Donna stated that he loved sailing, especially in the Caribbean, and preferred a sailboat to others because, as he often said, “it is quiet.” He liked helping others, and on more than one occasion, could be seen towing stranded boats back to the marina. One occasion was when members of the Landings’ chorus found themselves adrift and Bill came to their rescue.

Bill loved playing the piano, and when the weather permitted open windows, the neighbors enjoyed the beautiful music emanating from his and Donna’s home. He was an active member of the Landings Yacht Club and enjoyed cruising. He stayed young by long distance sailing trips, and by traveling

Pinehurst, NC! Amazing to watch such talented golfers

- Perfect form on every shot! Just like the Landings golfers!

Well, with the heat and the crowds, Jerry decided this form of travel was the way to go! Donna only stole it a couple of times when scoping out her favorite fast walking players!

Trawler Village Wishes Happy Birthday

On behalf of Trawler village, let us wish Tom Healy a happy 99th birthday! A great milestone as Tom is now in his 100th year. Tom said next year he will be throwing a big party, hopefully we will all be there.

Ariel

Ariel’s summer gatherings

The owners who live year-round at Ariel have found a fun way to celebrate during the summer months. From June through September, those who want to get together gather once a month at Compass Rose for cocktails and dinner. The organizers reserve large tables two days in advance so everyone can sit in one area. New owners are encouraged to attend so they can meet their neighbors. Participants have found this to be a good way to stay in touch, support our dining facility and staff at a slower time of year, and enjoy letting someone else do the cooking! More than 40 people participated in the June dinner and 50 people were there in July. There’s every reason to believe future events will be well-attended too. Boat rental available

Ariel

The Landings offers a boat rental for the exclusive use of residents. Those who own a boat elsewhere but don’t

Al & Patti Palumbo thealster6@gmail.com

Hazel Jones hazelwhitejones@ gmail.com

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Kristine, Devan, and Carole

The Aponte Family celebrating Maria and Phil’s 66th Wedding Anniversary

Chris and Dawn

William J. Riggs, 6/12/1931-7/22/24

owners answering trivia questions during cocktail hour.

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Clipper Travelers

The staff at Compass Rose is always gracious.

have one here can rent a boat that holds 8-10 people comfortably. Even those who’ve never boated before or are unfamiliar with the waterways here can hire the vessel and captain to take family or friends on an excursion. Options include everything from going to lunch at a waterfront spot to dolphin watching in the Gulf. The cost for a full day rental is $250; a half-day rental is $175. That’s a small price to pay to show visitors why we love the area.

Clipper Cove

Birthdays Galore

David Seiverling added a year.

Margaret Hawkins came in at 75.

Teri and Al Fansler went to The Deck in Muskegon, MI, on a weekend getaway trip.

Glen Robinson and Martha stayed home in Sky Valley, GA, but welcomed travelers from Riverside, Bo and Paula Mahoney.

Podcast Fame

Our own Michael MacLeod was interviewed about his two Great Loop adventures. The interview was filmed by “America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.” The podcast is on You Tube.

Longboat

Traveling Davisons – Steve and Judy took a wonderful trip over the summer.

Maisie Seiverling maisieseiverling@yahoo.com

Teri Fansler is older, but still young. The Semerads celebrated grandson Andy Crif’s fifth birthday. The Leonards celebrated their granddaughter Ali’s birthday.

Beginning in Olympia, Washington State, for one week they spent time with their family for the high school graduation of Judy’s niece’s older son. From there, off they went to Hawaii where they toured four of the islands, including time in Honolulu on Oahu (the big island of Hawaii), Kauai and Maui (staying in fabulous resorts). While sightseeing, they saw breathtaking craters, waterfalls, and rugged terrain. They even enjoyed a helicopter ride over the islands. In addition, they went to see the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the sunken USS Missouri. The last night before leaving, they had the traditional luau dinner. They enjoyed so many different delicious foods from the islands that Steve managed to gain a couple of pounds. To lose it, he now finds himself working out at the swimming pool.

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General Information – August saw Cece Loper enter yet another fund-raising bike race for Pelotonia Cancer. Joe and Jen Bavender performed at Rooster’s for a post July 4th gathering with a great turn out. Also, celebrating their 2nd birthdays are our four-legged residents: Argos, a toy poodle belonging to Cheryl Tromley and Bill Ferris; Della, a mini goldendoodle belonging to Alan & Ann Power, and Bear, a long hair dachshund, while gate crashing and enjoying dog cake at their favorite doggie daycare center (Bark Place).

Longboat Pool Party – Get ready residents, our Community Relations Committee is planning the first pool party on September 9th, hosted by Scott and Lauretta Dustin, with a theme of “Appreciation of Patriots” day. A blast email will be sent to all Longboat residents as the date approaches. Remember, now is a wonderful time to get together, meet new people, and catch up on summer adventures.

Mariner’s Cove

News from the Cove

Grace and Joe Berg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful cruise on the Viking ship called the Empires of the Mediterranean. They cruised from Venice, Italy to Athens, Greece. Their favorite port was Santorini, Greece. It was beautiful!

While in New Jersey they celebrated being proud grandparents of two high school graduating grandsons, Hudson and Ryan Berg. They are on their way to college; Hudson to University of South Carolina (go Gamecocks) and Ryan to Rutgers University (go Scarlet Knights). Their grandson Hudson also made the USC Band!!! It has been a very busy summer for the Berg Family; however, they are looking forward to their return to The Landings and Mariner’s Cove.

The Minarchis did a road trip with their 15-year-old pup, Toby. Toby visited Port Orange to see a niece, Charleston to visit Aunt Tina and Uncle Freddy, and then spent two days in Annapolis to see the Naval Academy. He proceeded to New Jersey to visit with family for a few weeks. On the way back to Fort Myers he will stop in Virginia to see more family. The final adventure for Sir Toby will be a visit to Savannah and St. Augustine. Toby is going to need a nice long nap upon his return to the Cove.

Wishing all a very happy, safe and healthy rest of the summer.