Waterfall #1 is Finally in Operation

Well, after replacing the pump pit, and then the electrical controls, the pump and stream are finally back in operation!

I got calls when it was down and one of the neighbors, on seeing me on the grounds recently quipped "Well, so you finally decided to come down." I assume he was referring to Mt. Olympus which is where all board members supposedly reside, sipping mint juleps or sassafras tea. Or was he referring to my "high horse?"

With the stream in operation I haven't gotten any congratulatory phone calls. Gee, why doesn't that surprise me? The mantra was and I assume it remains "What do we get for all that money we pay?"

Well, enjoy the view. This photo depicts one of hundreds of such views at BLMH.

COD Construction

The College of Dupage is working on their property immediately to the east of BLMH. Management and some board members have met with the college to get some clarity about the nature of this project. At present, it includes parking and a new grassy retention area, with bermed wall.

Added August 8, 2011:
The following link provides a colorful drawing of the "parking improvements" at COD, which according to the College website will have an approximate construction date of July 15 to September 5 for the area at our property line. The COD website states that "In our continued effort to inform the COD community, Facilities Planning and Construction has issued this Official Communication to provide more detailed information regarding the 2011 Parking Improvement project."

Link to COD Parking News

Continuation of Post of August 5:
According to the Village of Glen Ellyn, construction within their boundaries is permitted between 7:00am and 7:00pm Monday through Saturday, and 8:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday

Here's a few photos: