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Trash Dumpster Rules – Please Read

Trash Dumpster Rules:

The park has three trash dumpsters, two on the south end of rows C-D and I-J, one on the north end of row E-F.  It does not matter which one of these three you use.

The Restaurant’s trash dumpster is for their use only.  They pay for that service, not the park.

Breakdown your boxes so they don’t take up as much room.

Do not leave anything outside of the dumpster, even if you think someone may want it. If you think it has value, try giving it away on DEMPR.com’s Classifides first.

Unacceptable Materials

Aerosol cans
Animals
Antifreeze
Appliances
Asbestos
Barrels
Batteries
Chemical products
Computers
Contaminated oils (mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc.)
Dirt
Fluorescent tubes
Hazardous waste
Herbicides and pesticides
Liquids (all)
Lubricating/hydraulic oil
Medical waste
Microwaves
Monitors
Motor oil
Oil filters
Other flammable liquids
Paint (except completely dry latex paint cans)
Petroleum-contaminated soil/lead paint chips
Propane tanks
Radioactive material
Railroad ties
Solvents
Televisions
Tires
Transmission oil
Yard Waste

Safety Rules

Clean the area around the dumpster several times during the day
Clear any tripping hazards
Do not enter the dumpster
Never move or compress trash with your hands, feet, or body
Use caution when dropping contents
Watch hand and body placements and potential pinch or strain points
Be cautious on adverse weather days
Secure lightweight items to prevent fly-outs
Do not place liquids or hazardous materials in the dumpster
Never fight a dumpster fire, please notify the Fire Department immediately
Do not remove animals or pests, please call your local Animal Control

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Chex Mix

 

Chex Mix

Everyone has their own favorite road trip snack or party mix, but none are as beloved as Chex Mix. Homemade Chex Mix takes everything you love about the packaged version—the crisp cereal, the toasty pretzels, and the crunchy bagel chips—and makes it even better with a few additions. There’s a delightful butteriness that can only be accomplished by making it from scratch. The seasoning is more evenly distributed. You can customize it however you like. But beyond all of the flavor benefits, it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. With only about 15 minutes of prep time, you can transform humble cereal into something spectacular.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Corn Chex
  • 4 cups Wheat Chex
  • 3 cups mini unsalted pretzels
  • 2 cups plain bagel chips and/or rye chips
  • 2 cups Original Goldfish or oyster crackers
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. MSG optional
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, bagel chips, and Goldfish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, MSG (if using), and paprika until combined.
  3. Drizzle about one-third of butter mixture over Chex mixture. Toss to coat, then repeat with remaining butter mixture until coated. Divide Chex mixture between 2 unlined baking sheets; spread in an even layer.
  4. Bake Chex Mix, tossing every 15 minutes, until crispy, about 1 hour. Let cool.
  5. Make Ahead: Chex Mix can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

 

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Congratulations – David’s 1st Year

The day that I was first introduced to our new Property Manager, David Lawrence, was just about a year ago when our then current manager, Ed, brought him by with an electrician to fix the service pole to my mobile home.

I had moved into the DEMHP a few months earlier and I had been hounding Ed to get the pole fixed, getting every excuse in the book.  I know from the picture it doesn’t look so bad.  It’s leaning just enough to cause some major slack in the wires.  I could grab a hold of them while standing on the ground. The service drop was hitting the sharp edge of the metal roof of my mobile home every time there was a good gust of wind.  At any time, my home was going to be lit up like a Christmas tree.  One night, I finally had enough.

During a really good storm, I’m laying in bed listening to the wires smacking my trailer hard, wondering if tonight was the night sparks were going to fly. The next day I called Florida Power & Light to ask them to kindly explain to Ed the urgency in preventing such a disaster. They came out and checked on my situation and then took a pretty good look at the rest of the park.  Shortly after that, we had a new manager and I had a new pole.  They are still finding and fixing the electrical problems in the park, thanks to David.

I don’t know if this had anything to do with Ed’s leaving. It was never my intention to rock the boat. I just wanted my pole fixed and to get some sleep.  I had no idea of just how bad the rest of the park was in.  From what I’ve been told, Ed’s time was due.

Since then, I’ve gotten to know David fairly well.  He has a wonderful sense of humor, but watch out, he’s a bit mischievous. A little devious. A lot of fun to be around.  The perfect choice for a manager.

David has done a wonderful job trying to bring the park back to it’s glory.  The front entrance looks beautiful (thanks Kim) with the sign area all cleaned up and flowers planted. The gazebo has a new fresh coat of paint. The trees all got trimmed.  Even the trash dumpsters no longer look trashy.

It’s not just what people see, there is a ton of work that takes place behind the scenes. The bookkeeping, which everybody hates to do. Dealing with the daily drama,  funny or not. Just putting up with all the crap that it takes to keep the place functional.

We do appreciate you David (and Kim). Congratulations on your first year.  May you have many more to come.

P.S.
Let the boss know that a place this size demands an Assistant Manager to deal with things while you have any or get any needed time off.  You deserve it.

 

 

 

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New Games Have Been Added

There is now a total of 10 games to play. The Sudoku, Solitaire and the classic Minesweeper games have been added by request. Snake, Breakout and Word Puzzle were also recently added.  The surprising one though is hangman, it’s tough. They are All very challenging, but unfortunately none of the new games add any points for playing, but Concentration, Wordfind and Crossword still do.  These game are all designed to make you think and keep your mind sharp.

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Adding Your Recipe Just Became Easier

Adding Recipes is now available through your Profile tab. Click on the Articles/Recipe tab to open the post editor. Recipes are a form of article (Post) and are added the same way. The only difference is you click on the Knife & Fork Iconon the text editor to bring up the Recipe Maker first to enter your recipe. Be sure to Publish your “Article” when you’re done.

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The Park Map Has Been Upgraded

The park Map on the website DEMHP.Info has changed. Instead of a plain picture, the map is now interactive. Information bubbles are now over the properties that are for sale and when clicked on, shows information about that unit. We can display text, images and videos. This way folks won’t have to flip back and forth between the pages. The basic information is right there.

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DEMHP.Info Ranks #1 On Google

Being the first on top of the search results is is the prize that all websites reach for. There is quite a bit that goes into the ranking. Getting there is like reaching the top of a mountain.  Once you get there, it’s like you’re playing King Of The Hill and everyone is trying to knock you off.

“Google’s ranking systems are designed to sort through hundreds of billions of webpages and other digital content to present the most relevant, useful results on the first page in a fraction of a second.”

The algorithm to make this determination is very complex. There are a ton of hoops to jump through and the process can take years. This was done in just a few months.

“To give you the most useful information, Search algorithms look at many factors and signals, including the words of your query, relevance and usability of pages, expertise of sources, and your location and settings.”

Why is this important? It’s the first website people see when searching to buy a mobile home in the DEMHP. It answers their questions right off the bat. DEMHP.Info is the first place people look to see what mobile homes are available for sale in the park. It beat out Realty.com.

CONGRATULATIONS DEMHP.INFO

 

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Puppy Chow

 

Puppy Chow

Some call it puppy chow, others call it muddy buddies, but we all call it delicious. This sweet holiday treat is one of the most satisfying snacks—or food gifts—and one of the easiest, too. With only a handful of ingredients, this peanut butter-chocolate dessert comes together in under 20 minutes, making it the easiest dessert or party snack for your holiday dinner celebration, game day dessert, or party potluck. Plus, it's fully customizable: Turn this snack sweet, savory, or anything in-between with whatever mix-ins your heart desires. Beware—it's so snackable, you might just be covered with confectioners' sugar when you're done with this.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 10 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Method
 

  1. In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave chips, peanut butter, and butter on high 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Continue to microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Add vanilla and salt and stir until smooth.
  2. Pour cereal into a large bowl, then pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Gently toss with wooden spoon until cereal is coated.
  3. Transfer chocolate-coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag, then add confectioners' sugar and shake to coat. Pour puppy chow onto a large baking sheet and let cool 10 minutes.
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Rice Krispies Treats

 

Robert

The Original Rice Krispies Treats™ Recipe

This classic, delicious snack has been making memories for kids and parents alike for generations.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 package 10 oz., about 40JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal

Method
 

  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.
  4. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note - For best results, use fresh marshmallows. - 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. - Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. - Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. - To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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Meatloaf

 

Robert

Meatloaf

Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf is an easy meatloaf recipe with Stove Top Stuffing in place of bread crumbs. An easy dinner recipe the whole family loves and perfect for busy weeknights! Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes Cook Time: 1 hour hour Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients Print Recipe Pin Recipe
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ▢ 2 pounds ground beef
  • ▢ 1 box Stovetop Stuffing Mix 6 oz any brand
  • ▢ 2 eggs
  • ▢ ½ cup ketchup divided
  • ▢ 1 cup water
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl, and mix slightly
  3. Add the ground beef, stuffing mix, water, ¼ cup ketchup, minced onions and garlic powder to the mixing bowl
  4. Mix all ingredients together with your hands just until mixture starts to stick together
  5. Place meat in greased or foil lined baking dish, form into loaf shape about 2 inches thick, spread remaining ketchup in a thin layer on top,
  6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until internal temperature is 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer. Can add more ketchup to top right before done for a thicker glaze if desired
  7. Allow meatloaf to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing