outer trail

We have almost completed the clean-up work around the trail around the outside boundary of Mason Fields. The remaining work is to remove the gravel around the drain on the west side and to put more stone on the path where it is washed out. The effort cost $5000. We are committed keeping this up but it will require work. Some of us will do some minor clean-up and it would be very helpful if the homeowners around the path could help keep the area trimmed. We will pay TRGear to mow.

If we cannot keep the tree line back ourselves it will lead to increased costs - something all of us would like to avoid. So please, as much as is reasonable, help us keep this maintained. With this recent effort we hope that on-going trimming will be manageable.

entrance sign

Letters for the sign at our front entrance will be ordered first thing next week. This took some time to find a good source and then decide on options. Anyway, they should be installed 2-3 weeks from the time we get them ordered.

free chick-fil-a

Register here for possible free sandwich ... minimum free drink at Chick-fil-A ... also, on Labor Day, wear a team jersey to a store and you get a free sandwich.

natorp's sale

Thanks Beth for the reminder ...


If you haven't been to Natorp's, you need to ... and, if you become a preferred gardener, you can participate in the "big sale" two days before the public opening.

fertilizer time

Per the John Conyers Guide to a Happy Lawn, it's about time to apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Fertilizer with 2% Iron. This is not a critical application if you are on a budget but your lawn will thank you if you can spare it.

Also, John doesn't want anyone to know but he is also some soil conditioner this year.

ice cream social

I love this neighborhood. At least one reason is it's diversity. Thanks to all who attended the ice cream social this past weekend.



UPDATE: the photos in the slide show are pretty low quality. If there is one that you are interested in I could print it or get you a high res original file ... just let me know.

gardening sand

I have 6, 0.5 cubic feet bags of landscaping/gardening sand, free to a good home. I bought too much for a project and would rather give it to a neighbor than take it back to the store. Let me know if you are interested.

Jim Osler

6769 Summer Field drive
phone 336-0312

trail and other updates

This is to update you regarding the trail along the outer edge of our HOA property.

In past years the required maintenance was minimal due to drought conditions. This year it has been quite the opposite and we have neglected to maintain the trail as we should. We are collecting estimates this week for the following:

• cut the tree line back 4-5 feet from the trail
• maintain that via routine schedule
• cut grass/weeds between trail and tree line as needed
• replace rock on trail in washed out areas
• complete the trail to the new bike path on Western Row

We have purchased a sprayer to take care of weed control ourselves and have already completed the first application (thanks John!).

Relative to replanting around the entrance walls and center island, this is being postponed until we complete the repair on the wall. Unfortunately we are having trouble getting reasonable bids to repair the wall. We are working that. When it is completed we will likely use volunteers for the replanting.

Relative to our sprinkler system there has been some maintenance/replacement lately and we will now work on timing. If you see a problem please contact one of the board with as much detail as you can.

party source

You will not want to miss a single EQ class at the Party Source with these ladies. Call if you want more info.