Posted on by Robert N. Nielsen, Jr.

All Good Things Must Come To An End

Skysail has made great progress this year!

We’ve held open Board Meetings, adopted lots of basic policies, learned more about our capital expenditure needs from a Reserve Study, welcomed a new Community Manager and lots of new owners, sponsored many awesome Social events, published a helpful website with support from HOA-Express, and developed our first owner-driven Budget.

That’s tired me out! So I plan to rotate off the Board when my term ends on December 13th.

We’ll see what the future holds after I rest up.

Posted on by Robert N. Nielsen, Jr.

Once More Unto The Breach

I love living at SkySail.

We moved out of “developer control” about 9 months ago. We’re like a toddler. We have a lot to learn about governance, budgets and communications.

I’ve very much enjoyed my quiet retirement. I’ve had no interest in serving yet again as a Board Member or Counsel. Nor have I been tempted to help out any local political campaigns.

But I couldn’t say “NO” to Greg and Tom when they asked me to accept an appointment to a vacant seat on our Board.

So once more unto the breach for me!

I’ve tried to get ready by completing the CAI Board Leader Certificate course.

Wish me luck!

Posted on by Robert N. Nielsen, Jr.

Go-To Gifts

I’ve bought antique baseball cards, scented candles, freshly-ground coffee, delicious fudge, roasted nuts, flavored popcorn, infused olive oil, dog treats, handmade soap, toys and souvenir t-shirts as gifts for my friends in New York from stores and the Farmer’s Market in Downtown New Bern.

But my favorite place to discover unusual gifts is at the North Carolina History Center adjacent to Tryon Palace.

The Museum Store at the Center offers great gifts with historic flair.

Among my fun finds at the Store have been Revolutionary War-style candy, Colonial or Suffrage cookbooks, patriotic children’s books and games, old-fashioned pickles and fruit preserves, heirloom seeds, and limited edition prints. The capable staff at the Store will also assemble and ship gift baskets on request.

And best of all, the Store’s net proceeds support Tryon Palace’s programs!