• Put two in living area, one in bedroom • Last thing to do inside, set off an insect bomb, then lock door • Double check all outside locks • Shut down pedestal power - leave address light on • Consider driveway chains
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Shopping List: Slide Lube Rubber Treatment Cabinet cleaner, Wood oil Distilled Water Insect Bomb Garbage Cans, Liners
Outdoor Insect Spray Black and Gray tank treatments Saran Wrap Bounce dryer sheets Painter ’ s Tape Disinfectant for fridge
Take a break, you earned it! Happy Travels Home!
Dan Hannah, Safety & Security Chair
IN THE WEEKS BEFORE YOU LEAVE: • Buy any supplies you might need, see shopping list below • Treat lot for insects • Let the mailroom know your dates - give them forwarding labels • Test the operation of your slides • Lube slide seals and jacks • Oil cabinetry and woodwork, inside and out • Cancel or place holds on internet and TV • Make sure lead acid batteries have plenty of water • Treat any rubber items with 303 or equivalent dressing • Check out all your outdoor covers, make sure they still work IN THE DAYS BEFORE YOU LEAVE: • Arrange for golf car storage, or cover it and deal with tires and batteries yourself • Pack or donate all food, cleaners and perishables • Cover any items you will leave outside • Flush water heater - check anode • Black and gray water tanks - flush and chemically treat • Take batteries out of clocks, remotes, etc THE DAY YOU LEAVE: • Store sewer hoses, power cords, water hoses inside • Put water filters and softeners inside • Shut off all propane, and loosen or remove hoses, including FP and BBQ hoses • Plug all inside drains with Saran wrap, including the toilet • Turn off and drain hot water tank • Tape over the exhaust for furnace, water heater, and kitchen and dryer vents • Empty, clean, and disinfect refer, leave doors open • Leave all interior door and cabinets open for air circulation • All slides should be in if possible • Turn off main battery switch • Cover windows with foil to keep heat out • Cover inside furniture with dust sheets • Put Bounce dryer sheets inside and out, they deter mice and insects • Double bag three 32 gallon garbage cans, fill with water
It is hard to believe that the 2023 - 24 winter season at ORPS is coming to an end. The committee and I have been able to get to know more people at ORPS and help them make their lot uniquely theirs. This is a great Resort and we should all be proud of the efforts of many that make it so great. As I have stated multiple times if you are contemplating making any improvements to your lot be sure to determine whether or not you need a permit. If you do remember that work cannot start before the permit has been approved by the A&A Committee. If you have any questions about the process, please stop by the front office and talk to Julia our A&A Coordinator. The A&A Committee will be meeting throughout the summer on a monthly basis. Meetings to approve permits will be done once a month via Zoom starting in May with the last summer meeting in October. The committee will attempt to do meetings the 2 nd week of the month on a Wednesday but specific times will be determined prior to each meeting. Due to vacations, summer meetings are not necessarily at a consistent time but will be announced ahead of time. Permits need to be submitted to the A&A coordinator five business days prior to the next meeting to be reviewed at the meeting. Owners will have the opportunity to ask the committee questions on the Zoom meeting. I want to thank the volunteers who donate their time to serve on the committee and help you with your projects. Current committee members include Monica Car, Barb Lidstrom, Herb Nyquist, Michele Power, Janet Ream and Skip Wimer. We continue to look for volunteers to join us - if you are interested, please fill out a Committee Interest Form which is available at the Main Office. Have a great summer season wherever you spend time. Safe travels to all and I look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Steve Farley | sfarley@orps.com Board Vice President and A&A Chair
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