This is a test. In an actual emergency, you would be instructed on where to tune for information. How many of us remember that all-in-one emergency shelter: the school desk? It could be used to protect you from a tornado, or even possible nuclear bombs. Well, that's what we used to believe.
We know better now. A tornado could be filled with sharks (10 bonus points if you said: "Sharknado"), and a shark can obviously get at you under your desk.
I may have digressed again. Joan suggested that I might want to wear a body camera for this Meet the President get-together on Saturday - some way to keep track of what questions are being asked and a record of my answers to the questions. Probably a good idea.
Since I have several cameras that I shoot video of motorcycle and scooter rides, or van outings, or music videos, I have options. The Insta360 Go3s I have has a pendant that you wear around your neck that the camera sticks to magnetically. It is really designed to be used with the small camera portion of the Go3s, but that will only record for about 30 minutes. With that camera in the action pod, it will record up to 2 hours.
I put that camera on the pendant and gave it a shot. Here's Joan looking at me from across the kitchen counter...
It does a decent job of the video and audio. I walked around outside with it on for further testing...
That is Murphy checking me out through the door. This camera will certainly work for this purpose. I have two other DJI cameras that will allow me to attach a wireless microphone, which will provide much better audio. So, more options. I will narrow it down to the best tool for the job.
"Do you really think you need a body cam for this meeting, Jim?" Well, not for the same purpose as a police body cam. But, having video during a board meeting has been important to determine what was really being said on more than one occasion. With this being just little ol' me fielding homeowner questions, I won't have time to take notes; a video will allow accurate follow-up on anything I might not have the answer to on the spot.
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We had two appointments at the house today: the first one was with the pest control company; we were told "between 8 and 10am. The guy was there at 9:00 and was right on it. Friendly and professional. The second was with the rain gutter installation folks; we were told "between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm"... they showed up at 3:22.
Oh, you're probably going to say, "Hey, that was pretty close." It has been a stormy day in much of the Phoenix Valley today - as in: rain, hail, and wind warnings in the Goodyear and Avondale area (less than 14 miles from us. The weather here at the house has been: a bit of rain between 6:30 and 7:00 am, and no precip the rest of the day. Mostly sunny, a bit of breeze. Not the 60mph winds they were getting in Avondale.
Why the weather report, Jim? Thanks for asking. This company is located in the middle of where it is storming. IF they were waiting to see if the weather was going to break, they were burning daylight here at our house. By 1:00, I suggested we give them a call to "exchange information." That was vetoed. At 3:05, the party doing the veto gave the company a call... "Yes, they are still coming. Let me check their location... the crew is about 8 minutes away from you." Good that they keep track.
So, time counts. It is sunny here right now. Looking at the clouds over the mountains, that could change at any time. Sure would be nice if they could get this done before the rain hits again. But, they're here now. One of us really wanted these rain gutters, so I just want these guys to do a good job to keep that person happy.
The follow-up: the guys doing the install were young, 23 and 25. They seemed plenty efficient, although I did have to get up on the ladder and point out an issue. They understood, did what was asked, and everyone was happy. That was the goal.
The work got completed without being rained on. Some of the sealant they use is supposed to dry for 24 hours... that may not play out. Joan is happy with the look, I am happy with the install.
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Thank you so much for sharing this. I wish you good health and happiness. Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada 😊 ❤️ 🇨🇦
Oh....I also love ❤️ cats.
Glad the gutters got fixed for you. If they come on the same DAY as scheduled, you're doing OK these days.
The body cam is a good idea. I don't know Arizona, but you can run afoul of public meeting laws if you don't; document things. I know this is not an official board meeting, but you cannot be too careful. And getting an accurate record to respond to any wild claims made by divisive idiots.
Thanks for looking in, Linda.
Hi Earl - there is a leak on one section of the rain gutters; not a big deal, but the company will come out and take care of it. One of the guys doing the install said the sealant needed 24 hours to cure, but Mother Nature had other plans. It has been an unusually rainy week here.
The body cam was Joan's idea. An informal Q&A session hasn't been done with this HOA before. I have no idea what to expect for turnout, but it is going to be a chilly morning; hopefully, it won't be raining. As far as the divisive contingent: the stuff that gets posted on Facebook often references "transparency," but all our financial decisions are made during open board meetings, where homeowners are encouraged to attend. So, complete transparency. I think some people believe that if they weren't in attendance at the board meeting, then it was done "in secret." The attendance at the last board meeting was less than 5% of the homeowners.
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