cypresscoveresort.com Blog

From Dean’s Desk

May 24th, 2007

The lake is as low as I have ever seen it, we are struggling to keep the grass green, and the whole state is choking on the smoke from wildfires – yes, we will be very happy to get some rain. On the other hand, these hot, dry weekends are a great time to visit Cypress Cove, enjoying a cool beverage and the company of good friends. There is more going on than ever, more music and more and different activities. Come on out and enjoy the Cove, rain or shine.

Many years ago, before we had any swimming pools, the lakefront area was the hub of daytime activity. Way back in 1980, when we completed the East Pool complex, that hub immediately shifted to the pool area. The lakefront and beach remain a natural, serene and beautiful area to relax, but the area is regularly utilized by only a small number of members and guests. With the pool decks often crowded and chairs sometimes hard to find, we would like to encourage more guests to lounge at the lakefront, where space and chairs are plentiful.

Something is obviously missing at the lakefront or there would routinely be more people there. We are trying to improve the area. New landscape timbers outline the beach so we can do a better job of preventing grass encroachment. Those of you who would like to play a little volleyball but are afraid of the hard court, take heart. Over the past few years that court has seen little play, so we have removed it. In its place is a first-class sand volleyball court. You can now dive for a ball without worrying about skinned knees or worse. We have purchased a couple of brightly colored beach umbrellas to enhance the shade near the beach. If they are well received and survive summer weather we will provide some more. What else do we need?

The lakefront and beach area is a very nice place. There is usually a cooling breeze even when it is hot and still elsewhere. You can watch ospreys daily catching fish in the lake, and bald eagles are not an uncommon sight. If you can think of anything that would encourage you to use the lakefront regularly let us know. Maybe not all ideas will be practical, but we will consider anything.

‘Til next time…

Entry Filed under: Cove News