Handyman & Home Remodeler

Hello all,

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Wayne Vinson who removed a large tree hanging over our driveway.  Wayne was referred to us by Maureen Spruty for whom Wayne will be doing some remodeling projects.  Wayne will also be doing some exterior work on our house.

Just wanted to pass along the referral as Wayne was one of the most ethical, responsible, diligent, reasonably priced workmen I've met.  He has a backgound in construction, bathroom & kithcen renovation, basements, etc.   His number is 484-838-8779.

Regards,
Maryann

Yikes!

 

p.s. please warn your children including indestructable teenagers about the giant hanging tree at the entrance to the woods.  It looks like it can't possibly fall but I have personally witnessed things like that crash at a moments notice.

Luminaries, Luminaries and Luminaries

Candles are 27 cents each. 
Checks are payable to Maryann Baro
Mail your check to 32 Cambridge Drive, Annandale, NJ 08801

I'll be placing the order by the end of next week, around the 16th....

All the info is in the original flyer but the above is all you really need to know.   There's a block captain list on the sidebar of the blog and it says Block Captains with a cute little picture.  That's the most up to date list.  To avoid confusion all you really have to do is stamp and mail to me! 

Upcoming Events for the Holiday Season

Hello Neighbors,

I hope everyone is doing well!  I can't believe the holiday season is fast approaching.  First and foremost, please read the attached luminary flyer here.  For those of you who are new to the neighborhood, please join our 30 year tradition of displaying luminary candles throughout the entire Wellington Neighborhoods.  It is truly a beautiful, peaceful sight.  Candle orders are due to your block captains or to me at 32 Cambridge Drive by November 9th!

In the past, Carolyn Trend has organized the Luminary ordering and distribution process with the block captains.  Carolyn is unable to organize the event this year so we could use a volunteer to take over the process.  Please email me to offer your services!  If left to me fulfilling the 30 year tradition could be pretty dicey!

Many, many thanks to Marianne Wade for organizing the block party scheduled for this weekend 1pm at Buckingham Court.     In addition to the block party the WKHA has organized neighborhood hayrides during the Fall.   If anyone is interested in coordinating this event please let me or Rosemary Sudol know (Rosemary Sudol has the contact information for the tractor jenkinsrosemary@hotmail.com).


Sounds like the last social hosted by the Sanchez Family was a huge success!  Many thanks to Ray O'Donnell for organizing the social nights.  The social mixers seem to be the most successful of the WKHA events with consistent participation! 

Finally, I've been flyin' by the seat of my pants keeping up with the WKHA email, etc.  If you need to reach me please CC: maryannbaro@comcast.net or text me at 908-310-8114.    I'd love to have a WKHA pow wow with board members and anyone in the neighborhood who'd like to re-energize the association.  All are invited.  Please let me know if you are available Thursday, November 1st.

Please provide your feedback for all of the above, Luminaries, Hayride, WKHA pow wow Nov 1st!!!!

Best Regards,
Maryann

Social Night is on Tonight...

at the home of Liz and Orlando Sanchez, 2 Dartmouth Road.....

Thanks for hosting!

Checkin' in...

Hi all,

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!   Sorry I've been out of touch, but you know how it is, vacations, etc...    Hope everyone had a successful garage sale.  I scored some great stuff over at Annette Sheltons.  Also, we made some progress cleaning up the woods.

Here's our band of intrepid stewards of the woods!

Boo hoo, there were only six of us (Melillos', Sweeneys' and Baros', with Greg taking the pic) and it was hard work.  There were piles and piles of everyone's twigs just dumped at the entrance. yuk!

 Lisa piling up yet another tarp to be dragged...

 Karen Sweeney (I know you're lovin' this picture)

Thumbs up, what can I say it was early in the am.

We all worked our butts off!  

Can you believe someone felt the need to dump a swingset in the woods.  Greg and I finally brought it to the dump this weekend on our own dime...(with the Sweeney's truck, thanks!)

The guys dragged some stumps over and I built this sweet bench.  It warms my heart to see kids sitting on it.

Thanks for helping, Lisa, John, Karen and Jim!
Please don't dump in the woods!

In other news, our next social is scheduled for September 29th.  Anyone interested in organizing a block party?

In years past we rented a bounce house for the kids.  It might be fun to do somethiing different.  If you've got young kids and would like to get involved this would be a great opportunity to explore other options.  Perhaps a clown, storyteller, or pony?

If you vote yes in favor of having a block party this year, please leave a comment (or email and I'll post your comment for you).

Regards,

Maryann

 

Garage Sale This Weekend

The Garage Sale is scheduled for this Saturday, June 16th 8 am!  Rosemary has 7 signs to spread around the area.  Please let us know if you're participating so a sign is pointed in your direction.  If anyone has extra garage sale signs we can borrow please let us know.  Thanks!

We're looking for volunteers to help place the signs!  Please volunteer.

This Saturday! and other cool stuff...

We've got lot's going on in the next couple of weeks...

It's not nice to mess with mother nature

Clean up the woods day! June 9th this Saturday 8am

Please, please, please join us (The Sweeneys', The Baros') in the woods this Saturday at 8am.  We're cleaning up a little bit.  Awe c'mon, it'll be loads of fun.  First of all,  the Sweeneys' are a barrel of laughs, and we're not so bad either!  

I'll get some bagels, some coffee.  We can manage these woods, we can make them better, we can enjoy the woods more.  Your kids are in the woods you know.  I see their initials in the trees.   You should be there too!   I've spent lot's of time in the woods exploring

in the spring...

 In the winter with Buster (I sure do miss him)

 and now in the winter with Bandit!

We are so lucky to have these woods.

Hope to see you!  Who's in?

Social Night at the Martine's this Saturday 7:30 pm 

After a great morning of invigorating work in the woods why not stop by for a drink and a snack at the home of Maureen and David, 4 Nottingham Road.  The Silbernagels' are in town.  Oh I do miss seeing Sue and Bernie jogging to town.  It'll be great to see them.  I heard a rumour that The Collins' have been sited in the area.  Anyone know if they're around as well? 

Hope to see you!

 please bring an appy or dessert

  Who's in? 

Trading Post

I've added a few new items - check it out!

Garage Sale June 16th

It's not too late to participate.  Free for members, just haul your stuff out on sale day.  Non-members are supposed to pay $10 but I can't imagine who'd police that!  Why not just join the WKHA for $25 smackers.  Let's make it fun, join in.  We hardly know each other and we're neighbors.  I know we have a lot of super talented awesome people living right next door.   I'm adding a garage sale link on the sidebar of the blog for items you think your neighbors might be interested in, items you'd like to spotlight.  If you'd like to add something send me the info.

Super Terrific people I just met!

I just met Annette Shelton this weekend at her super awesome charity garage sale for CASA (Foster Care).  How nice is that!

 

 I just met Karin, (on ladies night) who just moved into the neighborhood.  She's an electrical engineer.  Karin was involved, or even made, one of the chips that goes in a Playstation!  How cool is that!

I just met Regina, (on ladies night), who is/was a dean at Rutgers and also a professor.  How great is that!

Notice that I can't quite pull together the last names and addresses of anyone I met on ladies night, hmmm. 

At the last social night I was talking with Ray O'Donnell.  Ray has taken community audit classes at Princeton.  I didn't even know the program was available.  Awesome, I may finally get into Princeton!

The Vanden Woldenberg's had lot's of great NYC tips and music venue tips.    It would be great to do posts on restaurant reviews, etc.  If you've gone some place fun and would like to recommend it please email me.

Oh well, hope to see you at any one of these fun events.  Please leave a comment.  Would love some feedback, would love to get people talking, would love to organize a great block party

 this year. 

 Remember, if you need something, looking for a particular skill set, item, or need help with something...please email me.

 Have a great day!