August 3, 2014. Pleasantfield, N.S. The Meeting.

In times past, the meetings of the Lot Owners in Moose Horn Estates has been contentious, but yesterday it was pleasant and enjoyable. Once a year on the Saturday or Sunday of the first weekend in August, the owners gather for a meeting.. When we first bought the cottage ten years ago, I never attended the meeting but one year Ken got himself elected President so now I always attend. The annual dues are $75.which pays for the upkeep of the road, so there is always a discussion of the condition of the road. Often there are complaints, but yesterday at the meeting, the road is in such good condition that no one uttered a peep. I thought for sure that someone should congratulate the man who is in charge of the road, but no one said a word. How long have I been a wall flower? Two years ago, I thought things could get ugly when the family living right beside the public boat ramp complained loud and long about late evening launching, complete with cursing. Another family admitted to the violation but refused to apologize. After this outburst, I decided to boycott the meeting next year, and I did. But this year, all was well, perhaps because the dates were confused. The notice was sent out for the meeting to be held on Sunday, August 2, at 2:00. Of course, Saturday is August 2. It turns out that the two families who were nasty to each other thought the meeting was on Sunday, so missed the Saturday meeting. Sometimes when things are messed up, situations improve. Funny how that happens?