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Creative Thinking -- (EZ Classified Advertizing™) and Nixon Newspapers

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Advertising, marketing, promotions
*Mark Twain's observation for the spider on the newspaper EZ Filing™

EZ Classified Advertizing™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	Carmel IN #EZ.23177 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=101
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: USPS Direct Mail

Business opportunities, Franchises, Investments
1. Player identification

Player UNIQUE ID#

Player identification is the most critical piece of information we have for a player because it tracks any and every place played and with any different partner so every combination may be a different ranking in each of the venues.

The assignment is unique so any search will show the location in question.

One Match Tournament™ 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #RABHRN.15358 Exp 12-16
		Website Link: www.radioad.org/wtri/classifieds/listings.php?catcode=Associates
		Don Nixon, *Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email:* Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Advertising, marketing, promotions
Your cash drawer is best measure of effective ads

If you are not putting more money in your drawer, it makes little difference if you have a great rate or your ads win all kinds of awards.

EZ Classified Advertizing™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.12412 Exp 01-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=101
		Willard P. Rohrer, General/Business Manager Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Advertising, marketing, promotions
EZ Classified Advertizing™ SOP, category stylebook

When someone wants to know more about your services, s/he will want to know where you are located and what you offer. Since ads are sorted alphabetically by title, similar services are sorted together. Since the title field is searchable, someone can find your company simply by typing in your specialty.

This category contains several different specific services, so identify the generic subject as the first word in your ad. For instance, if you offer web site hosting and design, say: Internet, web hosting. You could also provide a separate listing which begins: Web site design

Other search parameters: business name, zip code (both 3 digit and 5 digit), price, free items and new items. If you have questions, please use e-mail contact button.

EZ Classified Advertizing™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	#EZ.7554 Exp 12-31
		Willard P. Rohrer, General/Business Manager Email:

Time Share Exchange
A an aid to guides: Find current listings in this order...see below

A Guide: First listings explain some questions you might have

A guide: Eagles Nest Flex week availability shows units available to choose flex weeks. You can get to that chart at this link: (And it may be the first listing on that link)
http://www.radioad.org/whmbtv/classifieds/listings.php?catcode=Timeshare

For rent listings: sorted by week sequence and likely shows the specific unit

For sale listings: sorted by week sequence and likely shows the specific unit and whether fixed or flex

Wanted to trade listings

Waterfront: If you need chairs or certain adventures

If you are looking for a specific week put the two digit week number in the empty field: Brand, Subject, Title under the Quick Search and then click the Search button to see all listings with that week. It may get exuberant and find others, too but not the whole list.

Easy Classified Advertizing™ 317 844-8189 to call Don
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN , 46032 #EZ.52909 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedadz.com/classifieds/listings.php?catcode=Timeshare
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A break needed for an over night rest stop on your I75 route to and from SW Florida

Take a break going south before you encounter Atlanta.

Going north, get rejunivated for the rest of your trip going home.

Your trip isn't likely to be over if you live in Indianapolis or more north. From this spot you have going south, yet to navigate through Atlanta on your way. So pick a good time to begin. And expect more than 8 hours of driving.

Going north, you will have a well rested place to determine if you go through Cincinnati or Nashville...or a route I don't have to remember...dmn

Royal Inn Motel 706 625-4442
	510 Hwy 53 East Calhoun GA, 30701 #EZ.56343 Exp 12-30
		Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: adding a friendship listing - step 1

Simply click the link above and fill in the fields.

When you have completed the different fields, click the preview button at the bottom of the page, and make a copy and e-mail the copy that has the information. The hacker's works has destroyed sending it directly.

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 302-9009
	Tower #104 - week 11 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.52928 Exp 04-15
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=167
		Willard Rohrer Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: adding a friendship listing - step 2

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort
	#EZ.52929 Exp 04-15
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=167

Time Share Exchange
A guide: adding a friendship listing - step 3

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort
	#EZ.52930 Exp 04-15
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=167

Time Share Exchange
A guide: adding a friendship listing - step 4

When you complete the information for your listing, click the preview button and make sure the links (e-mail address, telephone contact number) work and are correct. The hacker disabled the link to post it and it doesn't work, but make a copy and e-mail it and will will post the information.

Since it's primarily for owners, the only pertinent information is week, unit number and price.

Lisa, at Eagles Nest has a more comprehensive list of units for sale.

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.52932 Exp 04-15
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: Eagles Nest Friendship list explained

Several years ago Michelle Virkler and Gene Engle established the Eagles Nest Friendship list to facilitate buying, selling and renting Eagles Nest timeshare units with other owners. When Michelle decided to stop, Don Nixon thought it was helpful and volunteered to keep it active.

If this is the first message you have received, simply click "reply" which confirms you received it.

Please include your name, telephone contact and week(s) and unit # you own and you will receive periodic updates and Eagles Nest news.

At some point, if you own multiple weeks, it may encourage trades to avoid a move to a different unit wasting much of a Friday of your time at Marco. However, management now helps you with those moves so it isn't as much hassle.

When new listings are submitted, we usually check current listings and send details to those on the friendship list. All current listings are posted at:
http://www.radioad.org/whmbtv/classifieds/listings.php?catcode=Timeshare
(You can click on the website link following)

If you have a unit to rent, buy, sell or trade, it's easier if you send us details. We post your listing to fit our format to sort correctly. Include your e-mail and telephone contact so interested parties may easily contact you directly.

The list is not affiliated with Hilton and there is no reason to avoid any other means to find someone who may have an interest in what you are listing.

The "Exp" is the date a listing automatically expires. You should get a system generated e-mail the day before your listing expires to remind you to renew it.(*) If details are still correct, simply click reply. That sends us detail to reset the expiration which extends your listing for another 15 days. Clicking reply makes it easier for us to update your listing. (For sale listings usually expire on the 30th day of the month)

The identification number is automatically included so you need not add any message unless you want to change the price or other details. Since these are essentially sent to about 700 other owners, who know how the Eagles Nest time share works, the only pertinent details are week number, unit and price. Listings are then posted in sequential week number order: for rent, for sale and wanted

Since some owners also have timeshares at other properties, we accept those listings, including units an Eagles Nest owner has available at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort next door. To ignore any of those listings simply add "Eag" in the search box above "Name/business"

When you are in Marco and talk to your friends, see if they are on the friendship list. If they are not, simply send us their contact information. With more owners on the list, the better response you will get.

Currently there is no charge for owners to subscribe to the list or post listings. However, at one point when an owner advised the front desk persons of available units, they were given a "spiff" which I think was $25. If you make an arrangement through the Friendship List, feel free to carry on the tradition for any amount you think appropriate.

There is a fee for non subscribers to submit listings.

The last time I checked, current rental information through Eagles Nest is at this link: (don't rely on this being current)
www.floridagrandvacations.com/marcoisland/eaglesnest_rates.php

Note: If you decide to go through Hilton's program to either rent or sell your unit, you sign an exclusive contract with them and must pay the fee regardless of who initiates a deal. Often transactions through that source may be less hassle.

Vacation planning calendar for Eagles Nest Fri to Fri is included at this link: (don't rely on this being current)
www.hgvc.com/hoa_calendar/VacationPlanningCalendar.pdf

(*)This is a typical system generated message so you may want to make sure future messages don't go to your junk mail folder.

Listings are automatically posted on several other databases which is why “Eagles Nest and Marco Island” are included in listing details. The phone number listed makes direct contact with the owner on the Friendship List so it does not go through Eagles Nest or Hilton Grand Vacations and is not affiliated with either of those entities.

Friendship List information for each individual is not available to anyone who does not have authorization and is not posted or public. Currently there are more than 600 names on the list and each has a unique id#. If you want to verify someone is on the list, ask for the number and send it to us.

When new information for the Eagles Nest Friendship list is received, it’s posted and periodically an e-mail is sent to those on the list.(*) This e-mail notice is no longer system generated. It will be sent from Don. If you "unsubscribe" to it, you will no longer get any of those updates, although you may still receive system generated notices.

If you are new to the list, you should receive your first e-mail in a day or so. System generated messages are not monitored for receipt and some folks report they do not consistently receive them. I have set up a separate mail to include the updates.(*) You can respond to either one if you have a question.

However, if you select unsubscribe on that list, your e-mail will permanently be deleted.

If your e-mail address changes, you will no longer receive updated messages.

Your submissions are edited for consistency and style, which is standard English with capital letters and lower case as appropriate.

If it's tedious to go through all current listings, you can use the search feature to find specific weeks or for rent or for sale items. Remember to hit the search key at the top of the page and at the bottom right of the top box with fields in it.

To submit information, or if you have questions, simply hit reply. There's no charge to join the friendship list or post information. Suggest you include e-mail contact and telephone number to make it easy for someone to respond to your listing. If you are selling a unit, it's helpful to identify if fixed or flex.

If you don't want to participate, simply hit the reply button and mark "delete" and all your contact information will be deleted.

Thanks
Willard Rohrer

PS - If you have questions simply click the reply button on any message which will identify the listing you have a question about. If you have an interest in any listing, simply click the "Make an offer" button to send an e-mail to the person who has listed the item.

Easy Classified Advertizing™ 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.46749 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: www.radioad.org/bhrn/classifieds/listings.php?catcode=Timeshare
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: Eagles Nest Friendship list owners, how to transfer units sold between owners

Home of the Island Title 5 Star Closing Team!
3 Offices to Serve YOU Best!
1118 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
6300 Trail Blvd., Naples, FL 34108
34880 Burnt Pine Dr., Suite 8, Bonita Springs, FL 34134* by appointment only
239-597-1577 Fax: 239-597-7155

Items needed for closing:
Contract to purchase
Check or other payment
Eagles Nest contract number

Island Title 5 Star Closing 239 394-4888
	1118 N. Collier Blvd Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.36834 Exp 12-30
		Dawnette Norgren Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: Eagles Nest vacation planning guide calendar

Includes:
Friday to Friday
Saturday to Saturday
Sunday to Sunday

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167
	410 S Collier Blvd Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.29741 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.redweek.com/calendar
		Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
A guide: how to join the Friendship list for Eagles Nest owners on Marco Island FL
Price: $19.95 / annual subscription includes free listings

Click the e-mail link below, provide your contact information and what units you own.

Note: The "Ref" in most listings refers to the telephone number posted, which is the actual owner's contact, not Eagles Nest or Hilton.

Editor's note: This is a test to see if you read the entire listing. For 2021 the annual subscription fee is waived. There is no charge for listings. However, if you use the list and make a deal, feel free to provide a "spiff" of the above fee to the front desk person or persons.

Creative Thinking, Inc. 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.32621 Exp 12-31
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: Eagles Nest friendship list - displays owner's direct telephone number - which in this example is: 317/844-8189

Time Share Exchange
A guide: How to make an offer: A guide: Eagles Nest Friendship list owners

Simply click on the "Make offer" button above and e-mail your proposal. It will be sent to the Eagles Nest owner.

Easy Classified Advertizing™
	#EZ.36856 Exp 12-30
		Ref: dmn

Time Share Exchange
A guide: How to make: A change in ownership

Real estate Q&A: How can I help my children avoid probate after I'm gone?

By: Gary M. Singer, Sun Sentinel

Q: I live in a condo in a 55+ community and want to help my children avoid probate when I eventually pass away. What should I do? -- Sheryle

A: This is a question asked of me many years ago by my most loyal reader, my mother. I answered her question in person at the time and will now share that answer with you because my mother passed away this week, and her foresight with this question, and the action we took, will spare us the expense and hassle of having to probate her home.

Kindly remember that everyone's situation is unique, and a newspaper column is not a substitute for the advice of an estate planning attorney.

There are three good choices depending on your situation. The first choice is a Life Estate Deed, where property owners retain ownership of the home for their lifetimes, and when they die, the home passes to their initial choice of recipients without any further action being required. Simply, once the "life-tenant" passes away, the chosen person (or people), known as the "remainderman," automatically becomes the owner. The downside to this choice is that the chosen remaindermen are "vested," meaning their interest in the property is locked in. The property owner cannot later change his or her mind, sell or even mortgage the property without the remainderman's consent.

To fix this problem, an Enhanced Life Estate Deed was developed. This type of deed became known as a "Lady Bird Deed" following an article years ago illustrating its uses by a prominent Florida attorney. The name stuck, as did the document because of its usefulness. This type of ownership is very similar to a standard life estate, but the remainderman's interest in the property is not vested, meaning the homeowner can freely change his or her mind about who takes the property afterward, and can sell or mortgage the property without anyone's consent. This flexibility can also be a downside, since some seniors are susceptible to influence and may be coerced into making changes that are not in their best interest.

The final choice is to set up a living trust. This choice provides the most flexibility and is best for people with more assets to plan for. While trusts are almost all upside, the negative is they are significantly more expensive and complicated to set up than either type of life estate deed.

About The Writer
Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Fla. He is the chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is a co-host of the weekly radio show Legal News and Review. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at www.sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw.

(c)2018 Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Visit Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) at www.sun-sentinel.com

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort
	#EZ.37819 Exp 12-31
		Ref: Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Ideas, thinking
A Project process, getting it all together

Participants:

Rick Auman - making it work today
Ken Chu - made it work at the beginning
Don Nixon - master mind

Creative Thinking, Inc 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #RABHRN.15162 Exp 12-30
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Ideas, thinking
A Project process, getting it all together - target

Use the tools that have already been created to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the phenomenal growth and interest of Pickleball.

Ken built the system that I will be using and after 25 years it is still, in my opinion, better than anything else. And that's why I am interested in having it reach its potential.

If I don't explain all the details and you may benefit from knowing more specifics feel free to ask and I will try to make clear how these tools I think will help us be successful.

This is one of the databases Ken built. I think it is unlikely that anyone will stumble on what we are doing in this public sort of information. But it can easily be hidden if that is necessary.

At this point, ignore the "History: ideas considered and accomplished" below. At some point I will have a place to put it.

My first step is to provide Rick the information to access the backend of the database we will be working with and I hope to have that done today. It was set up on WTRI and that will be the access to introduce Rick to the system.

Creative Thinking, Inc
	#RABHRN.15163 Exp 12-30
		Owner: Nixon II, Don M.

Ideas, thinking
A Project process, getting it all together - target One Match Tournament

Logo needs copyright symbol

One Match Tournament Logo

Creative Thinking, Inc 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #RABHRN.15166 Exp 12-30
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Ideas, thinking
A Project process, getting it all together - target Pickleball Gazette following One match

Local news for the venue - subscription revenue from venue
Complete list of players - directory of all players
One Match Tournament - ranking for players and revenue from subscription and fees
Classified Advertising - subscription from manufacturers, paddles, sponsors, etc.

PS: Did you notice the bait on the hook?

Pickleball Gazette
	#RABHRN.15164 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: pickleballgazette.com
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Announcements
A question: What and/or who will you cherish today?

If tomorrow never comes, each day is a gift - often squandered, each unique, not valued as a gem to cherish, but if we are indifferent...

Creative Thinking, Inc. *Established 1972* 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.53270 Exp 09-26
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Announcements
A question: what will you do to bring back to life - local journalism
Price: $0.02 / priceless

Indiana Daily Student - comprehensive caledar of events on campus and off
Bowling scores
Name or picture in the paper
High school activities, particularly sports (other school down to kindergarten can get the name in the paper - birthday Class of 1960)
Hillsdale College campaign to improve public middle and high school education
Unlimited content, categories and listings, easy to locate by zip code
Competition between schools in each zip code so all is local and people are interested...remember the old Indiana high school basketball single class and what it
Replace the yellow page directory model (subscription price based on category-church or babysitters)

Creative Thinking, Inc 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.56661 Exp 12-25
		Website Link: ashland.news
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Stories, favorites and great
As a police officer, what is the kindest thing a suspect ever said to you?

By: John Sharp, Police Captain (1993-present)

Over the years, there have been several people (suspects, offenders, witnesses, victims, etc.) who have said kind things to me. One that comes to mind is probably the most recent.

As a captain, I’m not often out on patrol and I make very few traffic stops. A few weeks ago however, I saw a vehicle traveling the wrong direction in a traffic circle. Given the danger presented, I stopped the motorist and saw the vehicle was driven by a tiny African American lady of about 65 (I am a not so tiny 55-year-old Caucasian man), and she was confused and upset by the unfamiliar traffic control device into which she had driven.

I helped get her turned around and pulled to the side of the road where we were both safe. Pursuant to Department policy, I asked her for her license, registration and proof of insurance. She paused a moment and then started looking through her purse, center console and glove compartment for the requested documentation.

Based on my experience, this suggested to me she did not have one or more of the documents I had asked her to produce. I asked her if she had a driver’s license and she admitted her license was suspended.

I couldn’t help but notice tears welling up in her eyes. I had already noticed her license plate was expired, as was her motor vehicle inspection sticker. I then asked if her automobile was insured, and she told me it was not.

In my jurisdiction, unless there are exigent circumstances, a vehicle found to be uninsured is to be towed and impounded. In addition, a motorist found to be driving under suspension may, at the officer's discretion, be arrested, and should not be permitted to drive away from the traffic stop absent exigent circumstances which mitigate against preventing the motorist from driving any further.

The lady had tears streaming down her cheeks, knowing she had a problem. She was wearing a business outfit, so I asked her where she was going, thinking I might be able to drop her off if time was a problem. She explained the previous week, she was hired by a local hospital and that day was to be her first at her new job.

She explained she had lost her home and job in August of 2016 when our area suffered through the worst flood to affect the area in modern history. Approximately 80% of the homes and businesses in our area flooded during the event. Many had never flooded before, were not in flood zones and consequently, many families and businesses were left with nothing, following the inundation. This lady was one of those.

She understood she was in trouble, and she understood despite her good intentions, she was breaking the law. But there was no anger or bitterness. In her face, I saw only resolve and determination.

She never once suggested she deserved a break. She didn’t hint at leniency. She expressed no self-pity and did not seek to shift the blame.

While I may not have shown it, I was very impressed with the way she was handling the experience.

I told the lady, whom I’ll call Ms. Smith, to have a seat in her car, turn on her air conditioner (it was about 95), and I would be back with her as quickly as possible. I then returned to my unit and checked her registration and driver’s license. I determined her license was suspended due to her inability to honor a payment plan with the DMV she had reached to resolve fines assessed to her when her insurance lapsed.

She was uninsured; her history showed over the last several years, her insurance lapsed several times, She always managed to have her insurance reinstated but administrative fees had built up over time. Her registration had expired two months earlier. However, with a suspended driver’s license, she could not renew her registration or obtain an updated motor vehicle inspection sticker.

Clearly, she was in a vicious spiral and putting her in jail or doing anything to cost her her new job would not be helpful.

I carefully considered my options, recognizing my obligation to protect and serve includes keeping people without mandatory liability insurance off of the road. Her failure to have the required insurance presented a problem for me. Under our law, were she to have an at-fault accident and it was discovered I had stopped her and failed to take the appropriate action, I could be held responsible.

If I towed her car, she would likely lose her new job which was going to pay her enough to get required insurance, take care of her suspended driver’s license and generally make her life better for the first time in two years.

As I sat there considering what to do, I suddenly remembered something. I got out of my unit, walked up to car and looked in the back seat. There, behind the front passenger seat was a rear-facing baby seat, buckled snuggly into place.

“I meant to ask you about the baby seat,” I told her.

“Oh,” she replied. “That’s for my grand baby,” she told me. “I take her to day care each morning so my daughter can make it to nursing school on time. This is our only car.”

“Do they live with you all the time.” I asked.

“Yes, sir! They’re my best friends,” she said with a smile.

I thanked her and returned to my unit. I smiled too, and thought to myself, “Exigent circumstances! Can’t tow that car if there are exigent circumstances.”

I prepared the lady a citation for driving under suspension. I hated to do it, but the only discretion we have in such cases is jail or a misdemeanor summons. I did, however, exercise my discretion and prepared a warning for the expired driver’s license and expired vehicle inspection sticker.

I then made a quick phone call before walking back to her car, ticket book in hand. As the little lady waited to hear her fate, I began. “OK, Ms. Smith, here is where we are,” I told her.

“I have to issue you a citation for driving under suspension. I have no choice. However, you’re not being arrested, only fined.”

She asked me how much the fine would be and I told her I did not know, but I had called the Clerk of Court, asked that they let her pay over a period of six months, and they agreed. I then handed her the citation and asked her to sign where indicated.

She signed and then remembered the other charges. “Is there another ticket,” she asked?

“No Ma’am,” I told her. “Apparently, I am out of tickets and don’t have time to go and get some more.”

She seemed confused and asked, “I know you have to tow my car, Captain. I was just wondering if there is any way you can let me get to work first. I can park it around back where nobody will see it and you can tow it from there, if it’s not too much trouble.”

“Well, Ms Smith, it looks like your car isn’t going to be towed today. As it turns out, there are exigent circumstances to allow me to let you keep your car. But you have to get insurance within 30 days.”

She didn’t understand, so I explained since there is an infant in their house, since they had only one car, and since that car was the child’s sole means of transportation to day care, such a situation created exigent circumstances which allowed me to decline to tow the car, provided I had a reasonable belief required insurance would be obtained within 30 days.

She assured me they would get the insurance they needed.

I wished her good luck and told her to be safe and I turned around to walk back to my unit as tears started rolling down her cheeks again. Before I could walk away, however, Ms. Smith called out to me, “Captain Sharp!”

I turned back to her. “I don’t know if you’re allowed or not, but would it be OK if I gave you a hug?”

I told her I would love a hug, and it was the best hug of the day.

I’m sorry it took so long to answer your question, but, “Would it be OK if I gave you a hug?” was one of the kindest things a suspect ever said to me. Thank you for your question!

	#EZ.37735 Exp 07-02
		Ref: Quora Q&A

Animals, pets
♦ Classified SOP, category stylebook

When someone wants to know more about your services, s/he will want to know where you are located and what you offer. Since ads are sorted alphabetically by title, similar services are sorted together. The title field is searchable, so someone can find you simply by typing in a breed or category.

This category contains several different but related subjects, so identify the generic subject as the first word in your ad. For instance, if you want to give away kittens, say: Cat, Siamese, free kittens. You may also provide a separate listing which begins: Pet food, Purina Cat fish chow

Other search parameters: business name, zip code (both 3 digit and 5 digit), price, free items and new items. If you have questions, please use e-mail contact button.

EZ Classified Advertising™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate
	#EZ.7563 Exp 12-31
		Owner: Nixon II, Don M.

Auctions, sales
♦ Classified SOP, category stylebook

Post your sale bills here, list all your upcoming auctions for a single flat fee and watch your attendance and sales shoot up.

When someone wants to know more about your sale, s/he will want to know where the sale will take place and specifically what items may be unusual.

Since ads are sorted alphabetically by title, similar items are sorted together. Since the title field is searchable, someone can find special items in this sale, which you can list separately with a full description including, model year, color, size, etc.

Provide complete information about sales terms. If you have questions, please use our e-mail contact button below.

EZ Classified Advertizing™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.5111 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.auctionsandgaragesales.com
		Willard Rohrer Email:

Advertising, marketing, promotions
♦ Classified SOP, category stylebook - Acceptable ads

One would think acceptable advertising content would not have to have an exhaustive list of that which will not be accepted. But in this day and age, some folks will think of options we have not considered.

All ads we post are subject to our approval and we will look diligently for those which are not appropriate. Click on the "Website Link:" below and in a case like this one, we would hope to catch it so it would not have been posted and then we would follow up and forward all information we have to the proper authorities.

EZ Classified Advertizing™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate
	#EZ.13501 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9859100-7.html
		Willard P Rohrer, Classified Advertising Mgr Email: Ref: CNET Networks - c\|net.com

Audio, cell phones, electronics, pda
Cell phone -- Do not call lists, DNC

Federal Communications Commission rules used to prohibit telemarketing calls to a cellphone. You can call the national DO NOT CALL list from your cell phone to block your number for 5 years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.

National Do Not Call Registry 888 382-1222
	#EZ.3477 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.donotcall.gov
		Ref: Snopes - http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

Animals, pets
Contemplating Cats

Contemplating Cats

There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." --Anonymous

"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." --Anonymous

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." --Jeff Valdez

"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats." --English proverb

"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat." --Ellen Perry Berkeley

"One cat just leads to another." --Ernest Hemingway

"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later." --Mary Bly

"Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many ailments, but I never heard of one who suffered from insomnia." --Joseph Wood Krutch

"People that hate cats, will come back as mice in their next life." --Faith Resnick

"There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats." --Anonymous

"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." --Hippolyte Taine

"No heaven will not ever Heaven be; Unless my cats are there to welcome me." --Unknown

"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." --Albert Schweitzer

"The cat has too much spirit to have no heart." --Ernest Menaul

"Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God." --Anonymous

"Time spent with cats is never wasted." --Colette

"Some people say cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well." --Missy Dizick

"You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats." --Colonial American proverb

"Cats seem to go on the principle it never does any harm to ask for what you want." --Joseph Wood Krutch

"I got rid of my husband. The cat was allergic." --Anonymous

"My husband said it was him or the cat... I miss him sometimes." --Anonymous

"Cats aren't clean, they're just covered with cat spit." --Anonymous

EZ Classified Advertizing™ 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.51509 Exp 12-30
		Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Frequently asked questions
FAQ: How to find local information - search by zip code

Step #1:
Enter your zip code. The database will select all items with the first three digits of your zip code, in this case "460" which generally is a sectional center or a 50 mile radius.

Step #2:
If that search displays too many results, click the box for "Exact" zip code. Then the database will select all items in the five digits of your zip code, in this case "46032" which generally is a 10 mile radius.

Step #3:
Click the "Search" button

To see the detail, click the website link below.

	#EZ.30246 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=102
		Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Frequently asked questions
FAQ: How to find specific categories and subjects

Each data base is custom and may have different categories. Look under "Announcements" for a cross reference where to find different subjects.

EZ Classified Advertising™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.30618 Exp 12-31
		Willard P. Rohrer, General/Business Manager Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Frequently asked questions
FAQ: How to find specific known business #1

Step #1:
Enter the name of the business. The more letters you use in the search the more precise it will be, but if you use fewer letters, more choices will appear.

Step #2:
Determine if you want to search the entire database or only this category.

Step #3:
Click the "Search" button

To make the search more precise, add additional fields.

EZ Classified Advertising™, (free or flat fee classified advertising listings) a Nixon Newspapers affiliate 317 844-8189
	#EZ.30243 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=102
		Willard P Rohrer, Classified Advertising Mgr Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Time Share Exchange
For sale: Timeshare ~ week #13 - fixed
Price: $28,000.00

Unusual opportunity to buy the same Tower unit (706) for consecutive weeks (13 and 14) so you do not have to move on Fri

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 317 844-8189
	Tower Unit: 706 ~ Week: 13 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.26947 Exp 12-30
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: Eagles Nest friendship list - displays owner's direct telephone number

Time Share Exchange
For sale: Timeshare ~ week #14 - fixed
Price: $28,000.00

Unusual opportunity to buy the same Tower unit (706) for consecutive weeks (13 and 14) so you do not have to move on Fri

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 317 844-8189
	Tower Unit: 706 ~ Week: 14 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.26944 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: eaglesnestmarco.com
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: Eagles Nest friendship list - displays owner's direct telephone number

Time Share Exchange
For sale: Timeshare ~ week #21 - fixed
Price: $9,400.00

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081
	Tower Unit # 902 ~ Week: 21 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57451 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: Eagles Nest Friendship list

Time Share Exchange
For sale: Timeshare ~ week #22 - fixed
Price: $9,000.00

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower Unit # 206 ~ Week: 22 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57452 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: Eagles Nest Friendship list

Time Share Exchange
For sale: Timeshare ~ week #22 - fixed
Price: $10,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower Unit # 603 ~ Week: 22 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57453 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: Eagles Nest Friendship list

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #22 fixed
Price: $9,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #304 Week 22 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.52313 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #27 fixed
Price: $12,000.00

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #3102 Week 27 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.56890 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: Eagles Nest Friendship list

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #28 fixed
Price: $13,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower Unit # 407 ~ Week: 28 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57454 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #30 fixed
Price: $12,500.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower Unit # 604 ~ Week: 30 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57455 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #32 fixed
Price: $15,500.00 / per week

Two consecutive weeks available (32 and 33) - see LIsa

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1109 ~ Week: #32 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57456 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #33 fixed
Price: $7,000.00

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #2110 Week 33 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.54531 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #33 fixed
Price: $7,000.00 / per week

Two consecutive weeks available (32 and 33) - see LIsa

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1109 ~ Week: #33 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57457 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #33 fixed
Price: $5,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower Unit # 702 ~ Week: 33 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57458 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email: Ref: dmn:marilyn monroe

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #34 fixed
Price: $4,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #203 Week 34 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57459 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #34 fixed
Price: $6,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1102 ~ Week: #34 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57460 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #35 fixed
Price: $5,500.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1101 ~ Week: #35 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57476 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #36 fixed
Price: $5,500.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1102 ~ Week: #36 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57477 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #37 fixed
Price: $10,999.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1107 ~ Week: #37 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57478 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #39 fixed
Price: $7,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #207 Week 39 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.1185 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #40 fixed
Price: $7,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #202 Week 40 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.1218 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #40 fixed
Price: $9,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #204 Week 40 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57479 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #40 fixed
Price: $9,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Tower #305 Week 40 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57480 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #41 fixed
Price: $10,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa Unit # 1102 ~ Week: #41 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57481 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #44 fixed
Price: $11,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #1110 Week 44 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.1245 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #49 fixed
Price: $13,000.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #2104 Week 49 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57482 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #50 fixed
Price: $12,500.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #3102 - Week 50 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.45377 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

Time Share Exchange
For Sale: Timeshare ~ week #51 fixed
Price: $19,900.00 / per week

Eagle's Nest Beach - Five Star Resort 239 394-5167 x 3081 - to call Lisa
	Villa #2101 - Week 51 Marco Island FL, 34145 #EZ.57483 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: eaglesnest.hgvc.com
		Lisa Seymour Email:

EZ Classified Advertizing™
Garage Sales, Flea Markets, Rummage Sales

EZ Classified Advertizing™ - Category: Garage Sales, Flea Markets, Rummage Sales
	#EZ.18978 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedadz.com/classifieds/listings.php?catid=17
		Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Announcements
Get it first...but...
Price: $1,000,000.00 / and no less

first, get it RIGHT!

Not sure the previous owner but think it was a savings and loan building converted to Nixon Newspapers headquarters, and daily Wabash Plain Dealer with re-plated Times Star for mail subscribers.

Note the PLAIN DEALER name carved above the brass front doors and clock* outside at the corner.

The press was in the basement as was newsprint storage which went under the sidewalks on Canal and Wabash streets.

The safe door for secured deposit boxes was never closed and was permanent since its weight would collapse the floor if an attempt to remove it was planned.

Entering the main front door, you passed the stairs to the basement and the office on the left was Nixon Newspapers headquarters for Wabash, Peru and Michigan City newspapers, Nixon Newspaper Associates, Nixon Newspapers, Inc., and Nixon Newspapers Benevolent Association, Inc.

The office to the right was occupied by Joe Nixon (my father) who was General Manager and the middle lobby divided the teller stations so on the right the Plain Dealer classified advertising and subscription operations and on the left, all general administration work for the newspaper operations was conducted. Willard Rohrer occupied the front office to manage all business purchasing, banking, insurance, payroll, taxes, union/labor agreements.

The far balcony offices were for the display advertising sales people when in the office and the front balcony was for the Publisher, Eugenia Hubbard Nixon Honeywell, who was seldom present at the office.

Beyond the far balcony, stairs to the upper floor and exit on Wabash Street may have influenced visitors dealing with the news department or the daily make up production of "hot metal" typesetting for the news and advertising content of the daily printed product.

*The clock was manually operated winding it every 8 days. It was astounding how many people would notice if and when the clock was not on time.

PS: If the photo is not displayed, click the website link below

Nixon Newspapers, Inc 317 844-8189
	2 W Canal St Wabash IN, 46992 #EZ.53072 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedz.com/classifieds/classified.php?pid=0&cid=26
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Ideas, thinking
History: ideas considered and accomplished

After Wabash Gladiola event

Wabash Plain Dealer began an event in 1948, produced by Jerry Jontry see link below. Jerry eventually became the publisher of Esquire Magazine. He and my dad kept in touch throughout both careers and life.

The Indianapolis event began annually in 1958 and still going.

Creative Thinking, Inc. -- Established 1972 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #RABHRN.15143 Exp 09-26
		Website Link: wabashmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/CF5D43F5-8B5F-49C4-94B6-386238128220
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Advertising, marketing, promotions
In advertising, what is the difference between news, advertising

Don Nixon II, former Publisher, Proofreader

Credible sources of information are valuable, respected and reliable. Advertisers like to attempt to gain the same reputation and sources of information often “lend” their reputation to their paying supporters.

It’s begins a tightrope journey from integrity.

EZ Classified Advertizing™ 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.47262 Exp 12-30
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: Quora question:

Announcements
Join the team

Dean; Professor
Lucy A. Dalglish became dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism in 2012.

Mutual friend: Tom Schumaker, former Wabash Plain Dealer Editor

University of Maryland - ONA 301 405.2399
	7765 Alumni Drive College Park, MD, 20742 #EZ.56677 Exp 12-26
		Lucy A. Dalglish Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Announcements
Join the team

Overlap at Culver as a senior when I was a freshman. Both members of the Band.

Who Needs Newspapers 541 941-8116
	478 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland OR, 97520 #EZ.56678 Exp 12-26
		Website Link: www.whoneedsnewspapers.org
		Paul Steinle Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Announcements
Join the team

Scott Sander came “Back Home Again” to Indiana in 2005, joining News8 as a nightside reporter on WISH-TV and the first anchor of our 10 o’clock news on MyNDY-TV 23. He moved up to the Daybreak team in 2007.

Scott says his goal for each story and every newscast is to, “Get it right, write it well, and deliver it clearly.”

That’s been true through more than 30 years in broadcasting, delivering award-winning coverage of countless stories of local and national impact.

He reported LIVE along river banks during history-shaping flooding in Missouri… on the campaign trail as presidential contenders criss-crossed Iowa… from the grounds of Columbine High School within minutes of the tragedy outside Denver… and all over Central Indiana, leading coverage of most every important story over the last 17 years in the state he has always called ‘home’, no matter where he has lived.

Scott was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, and was raised all over the map – including stops on the east side of Indianapolis, the western suburbs of Chicago, a neighborhood north of Atlanta, Georgia, and eventually back to Central Indiana, where he graduated from Carmel High School in 1990.

He works to help several community organizations, including The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Indianapolis Fire Department, the Indiana Historical Society, and Carmel Education Foundation.

Scott and his wife, Tammy, have two kids, two cats, and one trusty travel trailer that they haul to campgrounds all over the country. Scott likes to fish, loves to read, and plays golf poorly but enthusiastically.

He has also won 10 Emmy awards, but Tammy makes him keep them in the attic.

She does allow him to display the crystal award given as a member of the Carmel High School Alumni Hall of Fame, but mostly just to embarass the kids.

WISH-TV Channel 8
	1950 N. Meridian St Indianapolis IN, 46202 #EZ.56703 Exp 12-30
		Website Link: www.wishtv.com/on-air-personalities/scott-sander/
		Scott Sander Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

EZ Classified Advertizing™
Leagues, players: Bowling, Darts, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball

EZ Classified Advertizing™ - Category: Leagues, players
	#EZ.18994 Exp 12-31
		Website Link: www.ezclassifiedadz.com/classifieds/listings.php?catid=121
		Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Alumni, classmates, news, reunions
Nixon, Don M. II

Don Nixon developed a custom web database system which permits many options. He now resides in Carmel IN with special time in Naples FL.

He and ACACIA fraternity father, Richard Ford occassionally cross paths working on a promotion project for Wabash, their home town.

The telephone number listed below is Don's direct number. The website link points to one of his custom database projects.

Indiana University - Class: 1964 ACACIA Fraternity 317 844-8189
	PO Box 341 Carmel IN, 46082 #EZ.7559 Exp 06-01
		Website Link: www.radioad.org/kube
		Don Nixon Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Business opportunities, Franchises, Investments
Ranking Index: Stadiums and event parks
Price: $0.02 / my two cents worth

1. = 6,800,000 Madison Square Garden / Pennsylvania Plaza, Pasadena, NY
2. = 6,440,000 Grand Park Sports Campus / Grand Park Blvd, Westfield IN
3. = 6,020,000 Fenway Park / Yawkey Way, Boston MA
4. = 5,800,000 Orange County Convention Center, International Dr, Orlando FL
5. = 5,640,000 Truist Park, Battery Ave SE, Atlanta GA
6. = 5,130,000 Dodger Stadium / Vin Sculley Ave, Los Angeles CA
7. = 4,910,000 MetLIfe Stadium / MetLife Stadium Dr, E Rutherford NJ
8. = 4,350,000 Spooky Nook Sports / Champ Blvd, Manheim PA
9. = 4,080,000 Citi Field / Seaver Way, Queens NY
10. = 4,010,000 Wrigley Field / W Addison St, Chicago IL

Creative Thinking, Inc. 317 844-8189
	160 W Carmel Dr Carmel IN, 46032 #EZ.57054 Exp 05-15
		Website Link: nixonnewspapers.com
		Don Nixon, Chief Cheerleader, Editor & Publisher, Proofreader Email: Ref: dmn:marilynmonroe

Food, convenience stores, groceries, specialty markets
Snacks to try

I tried the Blue Berry Lemon Soft Baked Bar...dmn

ZEE ZEE's
	#EZ.56897 Exp 07-30
		Website Link: ZeeZees.com
		Ref: LOVEWITHFOOD.com

Ideas, thinking
Testimonial Eagles Nest

Testimonials - referral or third party endorsement (continued) #RAWHMBTV.19743 Exp 12-30
Bill Orrison
Don, You are certainly providing value and a great service with this website and emails.!!
Bill Orrison
#203 wks 8 & 9

Emily Martin
I think this is a valuable asset as an owner of Eagles Nest and would be so disappointed not to get the list. I'm not really sure what Mona is referring to when she says it is determintal to the staff. It is extremely helpful to an owner. Please keep doing it.
Thank you,
Emily Martin, owner for last 30 years

EZ Classified Advertizing™

Testimonials - referral or third party endorsement (continued) #RAWHMBTV.19275 Exp 12-30
John Dooley
After giving it more thought: I think that HGVC is doing a good job running the resort so it is my opinion that Monas advice should be followed. Thanks John Dooley

- Original Message -
From: "jmd doc"
To: "Don Nixon"
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2018 8:33:09 PM
Subject: Re: Message to the board

Don,
We know that you were doing this for the owners benefit. We appreciate all your effort and we believe that you are providing a valuable service to the owners.

Thanks,
John Dooley

Bill Orrison
Don, You are certainly providing value and a great service with this website and emails.!!
Bill Orrison
#203 wks 8 & 9

Emily Martin
I think this is a valuable asset as an owner of Eagles Nest and would be so disappointed not to get the list. I'm not really sure what Mona is referring to when she says it is determintal to the staff. It is extremely helpful to an owner. Please keep doing it.
Thank you,
Emily Martin, owner for last 30 years

Sharon Bohrer
We LOVE the friendship list that you provide us with!!!!! Please keep on as usual!!! You are not hurting anyone.
We are grateful for all you do
Sharon

Bob and Jan Rich
Don, many of us found the Eagles Nest because some one rented us a week. You are providing a service which the EN would not do and we need to keep the posting going. Mona and the board work for the owners, not the other way around. Thanks for what you are doing.
Bob and Jan Rich 6 week owners.

nickid@bluemarble.net
I vote to keep the list because it is OUR property and not our job to make their job easier. Does she think she can tell us what color to paint our front door at home? Did we buy Eagle's Nest to make the best
rental deal for Hilton or for us, the owner?

Donna Shiflet
Dear Don,
We as owners appreciate all that you have done to provide a service for us as owners. I feel your service benefits the owners first before the renter who comes in off the street wishing to spend the night at Eagle's Nest.
Last year we were able to rent two weeks from your list in units that we knew were ADA since I am a paraplegic in a power chair and can no longer use our tower unit. The owner in turn got the full amount of the rental instead of 2/3 of it and it benefited the owner as well as the renter! We were not able to find a renter for our week so we deposited with II for a trade which we are using this May.
This is a wonderful service you have provided for the owners and I hope you will not give it up!
Gratefully,
Donna Shiflet

Penny
Personally, I find the emails very helpful and I hope that they continue. Thx,
Penny

steve carney
I have been an owner at Eagles Nest since 1987 and, although I have never used the service you provide, I know many people who have and found it very useful. The fact that Mona feels that it is counterproductive is not necessarily a reason to stop, after all, she doesn’t work for the owners, she works for Hilton and that is where her allegiance is. If you turn what you do over to Hilton they MAYBE will continue and add a commission on top and then tell us how lucky we are. Just a thought!
Thanks for what you do.
Steve

Linda Decker
Don, as a owner for 30 some yrs, I appreciate reading your friendship list. It keeps me informed of places to rent and of any new places for sale. I hope you continue. It takes time for you to do all this & I’am sure a lot of people appreciate it. Thank you for all you do.
Linda Decker

ROBERT KLEIN
hope u continue.hope my week 42 is still advertised 4 sale

Carol Cady
Don,
I find the service very valuable, and hope that you will continue. Thanks.
Carol Cady

Doug & Debbie Reed
Don,
I think the Friendship List provides a great service for the owners at Eagles Nest.
Our vote is for you to continue, and I have also reached out to a board member as well to express our vote to continue.
Doug & Debbie Reed

Lois Vandonselaar
Hello Don,
I have used your site as well as Red Week to rent and buy weeks at Eagles Nest. One positive of these avenues is that one can browse what is for sale. Using the Eagles Nest services does not allow one to see what is for sale or rent online. If Eagles Nest added this to their approach, more people might be interested in using their services.
Lois VanDonselaar

Celeste Lamberson
Hello Don,
I am an owner of over 20 yrs duration. I find the Friendship List most useful for renting and or swapping weeks outside of my own week 7 in the tower. Many years ago there was a form provided by management (?) that allowed one to commit to putting a week up for rent, however, the "payment" to the owner was significantly less than the value of the week (as I recall, it was a just a bit more than the maintenance fee), the difference going to management for taking on the task of renting the unit. As I had rented through a travel agency for 2 yrs prior to buying, I was aware of the average cost to rent (at least the cost for week 7; which was about $2,000 even back then!). I never thought this was a good deal for the owner. The Friendship List makes rental almost painless! I also like the idea of renting to either owners or friends/family of owners (as opposed to "just anyone") as keeping it "in the family" helps to restrict rental to those who appreciate Eagles Nest for the jewel it is.

My guess is that rental is not what concerns management the most; rather, it is sales. Direct sales by owners bypasses the sales office, but also avoids the significant commission charged by the sales team, which can translate into price negotiating space for an owner. When I purchased from the sales office (it was a resale), I recall the commission being something like 20-30% - which I thought was pretty steep, but pre-Internet/social media there really wasn't any other way to buy in at that time. From the beginning of your Friendship List I was wondering when management would raise some objections.

In summary, I feel the Friendship List does help owners achieve maximum value for both rental and sales, but in doing so it inevitably causes problems for management and staff - more so I think with respect to sales than rental. I'm not sure it's possible to have it both ways. I did not attend the owners meeting when I was in residence during week 7. What points did Mona make with respect to the the list being detrimental to the majority of owners over the long term?

Thanks for your dedication and time,

Celeste Lamberson
Week 7, Unit 704

Leo Wieder
Your site was wonderful and appreciated by all who used it as well as the folks who checked in to see if they could just pick up an extra week on the spur of the moment without dealing with Hilton.

And the so called "landlords" who got rid of weeks they couldn't use due to illness and schedule changes no longer had to take a large financial hit to add to their troubles. They all love you.

Whatever happens, I hope you know we appreciate your work and I hope you aren't bullied into closing the site down.
Leo Wieder

Don,
Please keep up this valuable service.

I’m sure the Board would like to keep total control of the rental program at Eagles Nest and are not willing to provide this service at no charge, but I feel that allowing the owners to communicate directly is a better way to go.

Anonymous.

Wolfgang Wiegand
Dear Don,
We appreciate your service and encourage you to continue.

Best regards from ice cold Switzerland

George Holske
Don,
What you are doing is a great service to all the owners at Eagles Nest. I have been an owner there since the beginning. I bought when it was just a trailer and pile of sand on the beach. I have been happy with the place except for one big problem. Since Hyatt got in we have been unable to rent or sell on our own because they would not release the names and contact info for other owners. As the owners of weeks at Eagles Nest, we have been held captive by Hyatt with high rates for rentals and high commissions for sales. That is fine for outside customers but is unacceptable to current owners. Since we do not have a way to put out FSBO signs or use our time to constantly ask others if they would like to own more weeks or have friends who would like to rent, our hands have been tied. Hyatt makes the money and we do not.

What you have established is wonderful for owners. All of the many friends I have made at Eagles Nest and the current owners I introduced to the property agree. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Sincerely,
George Holske

Lynn Lieber
Good morning, Don,
I do not know you but thank you for your dedicated efforts to help all of us enjoy our special Eagles Nest time to the fullest. We have been at Eagles Nest for seven years and have built many lovely friendships and memories here. Your list allows families to vacation together and helps others avoid the dreaded “move” on Fridays.

I just wanted you to know how appreciated you are and I hope you can continue to bring people together. I am not sure the management has the ability to do that. I think their plate is already full.

Wishing you all the best and many thanks!

Lynn Lieber
Pewaukee Lake, WI
Weeks 7,8,9 in tower
Friends of Lynne and Larry Hinman

Ed Walsh
For the record, I for one, feel you are instrumental in not only providing valuable information for all members, but do it in a friendly informative way, that anyone would feel comfortable in responding to, or following up with. I can't for the life of me understand why Mona would feel what you do is detrimental in any way. Beneficial for us all is how I would respond. And would only add please keep it up.

Mark Patterson
I have read your letter and I am confused. You have performed an important service for our residents in a professional manner. Although a conflict remains with the front office, competition is good for all. Please continue. Regards, Mark S Patterson

Lois Volastro
I think the friendship list you have been compiling is extremely helpful and wish it to continue. Thank you for the time you have invested.

Lois & Philip Volastro
Villa 3103

Vanessa Provencher
I find it very beneficial! Please continue. Thank you for all your hard work!

Duane Woebbeking
Don,
Please continue!!! As owners I believe we very much have the right to manage our property as we wish!

Thank you!!

Steven Wolfe
Don, I am unsure as to the management concerns - other than economic concerning the website. We have been coming to EN for the last 27 years and have used the site once to rent an additional week. We discontinued our HGVC membership due to cost and poor service. We have not used the resort rental service for several years. We did find a more restricted option with the EN rental options. Some competition is healthy, perhaps EN and HGVC could reassess the value added as compared to your site. I do appreciate all the time and effort you donate to keep the site updated. I support your continued efforts but realize it requires significant time and effort on your part. Thanks Steve

Greg Smith
Don,
Please keep it going, it is great to have a member to member organization. Naturally those associated with HGVC will not like it as it affects their business. This is an advantage we have as an independent organization vs one owned by HGVC. I will be at the member mtg this week as I am at EN now unit 1107. should I support your efforts or play it cool?
Greg Smith

Lynn Bury
Hi Don
Thank you for the email.

I am not sure that I understand the concern.

Would you please elaborate a little more for me.

Thanks in advance

Regards
Lynn Bury
(owner of weeks 10 and 11)

Jon Empson
Don, I would hope that your list will be maintained. We have used your listing service to both rent a unit we were not using and to rent an incremental unit to house members of our family. Eliminating your online service makes owners dependent upon Eagles Nest staff to either find or rent a unit which significantly reduces efficiency(use of online service that has timely updates vs calling Eagles Nest for a point in time assessment) and increases the cost for the owner to rent. What is the value added benefit to the owners? Again, I would hope that this service for owners will be maintained. Thank you.

Jeff Rauch
Hi Don
You provide a unique and needed service to the owners of Eagles Nest. You do this at no charge to any of us owners. I can only assume this must be a passion of yours because of all the time and work this must take to maintain. Maybe this is a little "cherry picking" but staff at Eagles Nest ARE getting paid...and you are not. There are many situations where because of "life" you may need to cancel a week last minute or maybe an unexpected guest may want to join you and you need another room. Your service provides owners a way solve these situations, Eagles Nest or HGVC does not. I have rented some of my weeks thru HGVC and they charge a ridiculous amount of money to rent your week and then on top of that they 1099 you for the full amount they got for the rental not the amount they actually paid you.

I hope you continue to maintain your website. I know you don't want to upset the staff but honestly I don't see how this is a burden to them or HGVC other than it takes money out of HGVC pockets which really could be what this is all about. Thanks for all you've done. It is greatly appreciated!

Patsy Rust
Dear don,
I can’t tell you how much your friendship list has helped me in the past several years. I have increased my ownership because of the help your list has provided and I hope will continue to provide. As we all know, life happens and interferes with our plans. Knowing there are many people out there reading your list who need a place to come and enjoy when we can’t is sometimes a life saver. I hope you will continue to provide this invaluable service.

John Guinan
Don,
The service you provide is very helpful to the owners and I encourage you to continue. It is the staff’s job to make things easy for the owners not vice versa. Thank you for all your effort to help the owners.

Jim Allen
I am not sure what the rub is with Eagles Net management about the Owners List, but as an owner I think it is very valuable. I would hate to see it go away.

Doug Rubinstein
Hi Don:
One of the reasons they might object to the Friendship List is because HGVC gets 30% commission on units they rent or sell if you are forced to go through them. As such these rentals or sales are generally overpriced. The wonderful value of the Friendship List is that owners can communicate among themselves and offer reasonable rentals or pricing because they do not include a commission.The EN staff is not under any stress because rentals are handled by two HGVC employees who sit in two offices in the lobby and whose sole job is to sell and rent units. Their success or failure does not impact EN, just HGVC. EN makes money from the monthly maintenance fees every owner pays per unit/per week. The more units are occupied the more maintenance income EN gets. Whether those units are rented through HGVC or privately does not matter. Every owner must pay those fees.

Your service is wanted and desired by owners. You are giving us an alternative to renting or selling through HGVC and allowing owners to rent or sell units at reasonable prices. You are not hurting EN. Staff is likely incentivized to sell and rent units through HGVC as part of a compensation package. EN owners are not impacted negatively. Rather, since Marco Island has been rated the best beach in America, HGVC should have no problem renting units as should owners. This is about HGVC making more money, not EN owners or EN.

I know I echo the views of everyone who uses and consults the Friendship List in saying your service is highly valued and deeply appreciated. Your service is doing a lot of good and, in fact, may have the positive effect of keeping HGVC pricing in check since renters and buyers have a reasonable alternative.

I hope this helps.

Best regards,
Doug Rubinstein,
a 20 year greatly appreciative owner

HYSLOP ELIZABETH
I was amazed you managed the list so openly. When I started one, I was in constant fear I would be “called to the mat” as you were.

Of course they don’t like it. It cuts them out of their 40%. And the reason the friendship list is good for us is that both the owner and the renter save money.

Once I even bought a unit from another owner I met on the beach. We paid a lawyer in town $100 for the paperwork and saved thousands by not going thru the office. They were furious, but it was perfectly legal. And the few times I have tried to talk to the real estate people at EN about purchasing a unit, they were actually uninterested.

I have also had my unit rented for a partial week, without my permission, which resulted in almost no money at all. I’d rather have given it to a friend.

There are lots of free sites where you can offer your unit for rent and rent from. I don’t know how they make any money, but I have used it often. My Resort Network. If you can’t find it, I’ll send you the link.

There is NO WAY this list isn’t good for the owners. It just isn’t profitable for EN.

I appreciate all the work you do to keep it up and running. It’s quite time consuming, as I remember.
Betsy Hyslop

Jim Trupiano
Good morning Don,
I find the service you provide is of great benefit and is much appreciated. It is professional and well done.

A big problem with HGVC rental policy is that it is very much biased in favor of the renter at the expense of owners. Specifically, they allow the renter to cancel on short notice without any compensation going to the owner. My understanding is that they can cancel even a few days before under some circumstances leaving the owner with a 100% loss. Even a 30 day cancellation presents a great difficulty in finding a new renter. My limited rental experience has required a small non-refundable deposit if cancelled within a reasonable deadline period. I have had no problem in prospective renters understanding and accepting this. As long as Hilton's rental policy leaves the owner vulnerable to an uncompensated late cancellation, I can not consider offering my units for rent through them if I were to put them up for rent at some point. It's a shame because, other than this shortfall, I am very pleased with Hilton's management of our property.

Again, thank you for your service.

Jim Trupiano

George Joseph
Don:
We sincerely appreciate the service you provide for us.
Why would anyone feel that is not beneficial?
Please continue.

Thank you,
George

Steve Young
Don:
Your efforts are valuable. Some things the EN Board and Hilton accomplish well. Some, the Board and Hilton...not so well.

As a way for owners to have an alternative to the current use of the in-house sales force for sale of their unit, your site can be valuable. It appears that your forum via email is a good alternative for fellow owners' benefit.

If the current Board's and Hilton's sales process works well, why have I not had an offer to by my unit for sale via the in-house sales entity? Not one offer presented in over a year.

Do what you think is right. But you provide a service for the owners who, like yourself, love and appreciate EN.

Best wishes.

Steve Young
Indianapolis, IN

William Reed
Am not familiar who actually is doing the friendship list, as a newspaper name appears from time to time. Or is it just you?

I have used MY RESORT NETWORK as well as you, and they charge 19.95 for rental ads and 39.95 for for sale ads.

You either defer to them, thank you very much for all your past help, or you start a similar offering for a fee and see where it goes. I would suggest you stay with Marco properties only, maybe branch out slowly to adjacent towns/property once you get the bugs worked out.

I would be willing to invest $1000 in this project, perhaps 9 more of us would be needed? In a year, if you are successful, you pay each of us back $1500. If you fold we wave goodbye to our donation, Judy would be proud of us.

I know a brilliant computer geek that could help you with ANYTHING that you might need, maybe he would be one of the ten investors, and if this really takes off, maybe those investors are rewarded annually.

I forget the name of the guy who owns/runs My Resort but when I had a problem and emailed them, he got right back to me and then followed up a few days later. I am sure his company is big, but his personsal service was excellent.

Just spit-balling.

Maybe the resort could also share in the profits if this works.

Bill Reed

Nan Lansinger
I appreciate your efforts Don.

Many thanks,

Earl Hansen
Don,
Please keep up your good work.

Feel free to share my comments with the rest of the list.

When we first became owners in the early 80's an owners list was shared with all. Then, in our opinion, management decided that to sell or trade we had to know someone or go through management. There are some third party listings that we can work through but yours seems to be the best.

I'm occasionally interested in trading my week. I'm always interested in perhaps buying another week - especially the week before in my own unit. Your listing is the ONLY way to do that.

Of course Hilton would disagree because they want a piece of the action. 'Cherry picking' I think not. Control of the buyer and seller is what they want.

Jeanne Moersch
Don
As someone who has benefited from your conscientiousness and dedication as keeper of the friendship list
I hope it is continued. The benefits are obvious. The one time I had to use the office to rent out our units was stressful and resulted in a very small reimbursement. We all hope you do not turn this over to the office at Eagles Nest.

Thank you

Marilyn Jesserer
Hi Don,
We have been owners for 3 years now and we have found your postings from other owners to be tremendously helpful and informative. We added a fifth week this year thru a rental we found posted on your site and it was easy to work with the owner. He seemed to require all the information that the resort would need to track who was renting his week.

It is not clear to me what issues the forum creates for the staff or management. We do not belong to HVC and have no desire to join. We are not interested in trading our four weeks for another resort - we just want to come here. I am sure you are busy but we would like to better understand what the objections are to what you are providing on this page. I would expect we are not the only ones wondering what the complaints were.

Thank you so much for all that you have put in to this service for all the owners at Eagles Nest.

Marilyn & Hank Jesserer

Larry Youtz
I believe what you are doing is a significant thing for owners and should continue. I am sure Mona’s motivation is Hilton oriented and the sales effort they provide.

Myrt Sieger
Dear Don, thank you for your thoughtful letter. We really appreciate the flexibility and ease this site provides.
We believe your site is a great service to owners without having to use a middleman to connect with other owners. We would be very sad to see this economical and efficient resource discontinued. We also greatly appreciate the time and effort it takes you to provide the information to us.

Tom and Myrt Sieger
Owners for 30 + years

Linda Russell
I was wondering why your emails were not coming. I think it is great for owners to be able to post their weeks for sale and rent!! And, vice verses for someone to contact an owner directly.

It seems like there is some political undertones!
I, for one , hope you continue this site for owners!

Dawn Bryant Mather
I hope you aren’t swamped with emails, Don, but I had to write to say that you are doing a huge service to owners!

I paid a 35%(!!) commission to HGVC for years. Fortunately my husband and I have been able to use both weeks for a several years now, but that won’t always be the case.

Their inconvenience boils down to money - period.

I’ve been so pleased that we got my email address straightened out. All those yearsI was afraid I’d done something wrong and didn’t deserve to be on the friendship list. I’m sorry, I probably made a mistake when I wrote it down.

Thank you so much for your valuable service!!
Dawn Mather

Lucia Chastain
Don,
I’m not at all sure about what you are saying here. Your amazing efforts and willingness to help the friends and family list has been very beneficial to those of us who own at Eagles Nest. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all your time and efforts. Please don’t give up on this!! I would be willing to help with it if you need help. I have loved Eagles Nest since the very first visit 10 years ago and want everyone to have the same positive experience! Please don’t give up on friends and family!!
Very sincerely,
Lucia Chastain

Phil Collins
Don, You provide a valuable service to Eagle Nest Owners. The only valid reason is they(us) are not getting compensated when anyone uses your service- Be it looking to rent, sell or buy.
There are many other avenues that one can get info so why is anyone signally you out. Why, because you are a easy target and it is far easier to get an audience with you than other entities.
Don, I urge you to stay the course if you see fit and continue to provide an avenue that they (corporate) can't match both in price and just in time service.
Phil Collins, Owner since'87.

Floyd Stautz
I feel the eagles nest friendship list provides a great service to owners at Eagles Nest. Wasn’t Michelle V on the board when she started the list? (Not sure if that’s of importance)

I respect your view of not making this a popularity contest. However I hope the Board realizes many, if not most, owners value the service that the friendship list provides

It was a pleasure meeting you.
Thanks for all your work.
Elllen Stautz

Tom Jackson
Good afternoon Don,

I was reading about your concern and have a question. How long has Judy been gone? The reason I ask is to determine what technology was present at that time.

In today world, using the internet is a practical way of doing business. It has been determined that many people make their decisions based on cost. The Friendship List is a perfect example of being cost effective with friends.

Although I only own 1 week at Eagle’s Nest, I listed it on your Friendship List at no cost and also listed it on
HomeAway VRBO with a charge of about 8%. If I were to have turned over to the Hilton Grand Connection it would have cost approx. 30% of what I was renting it out for.

If you stop publishing the Friendship list, there are other Web sites to fill the need. This year, for example, I rented out our unit on the 7th floor on week 11 for $2,730. The total rent I collected was $2,512 after taking
into account the VRBO charge.

The only things I know about our renter is they are a couple in their mid 50’s who live north of Detroit. They have friend who stay in the Eagle’s Nest in late May/early June. I believe the couple we are renting to have stayed in Eagle’s Nest before and really liked it.

I would encourage you to keep the Friendship List. It’s an advantage for all owners to connect with our Eagle’s Nest friends and introduce others to the Eagle’s Nest.

Peace be with you,
Tom Jackson

Carol Lacombe
Don,
We appreciate your efforts to provide us with units available to rent or trade. While we understand the situation concerning staff we would like to see the “Friends of Eagles Nest” continue. Perhaps this can happen if the staff is in the loop regarding this matter.

My other suggestion wound involve a list of owners with emails and/or phone numbers.
Thank you for all you do! We greatly appreciate it.
Carol and Larry

Frank Brown
Don
I for one have found your emails informative, timely and of great service. The exchange of units and ability to rent has been direct and simple to use. This was the first year in our 30 years of ownership in Eagles Nest that we decided to rent instead of come during our week or exchange in Interval. With your help to post the week, we found an eager Eagles Nest owner who was in a bind to find a week to come when their full family could make it and our week was what they were looking for. I don't know how this connection could have been made without your list.
I can't thank you enough how I appreciate your efforts to develop this Forum among the owners.
I have not found the services of the people at Eagles Nest have not been favorable to assist in renting like we found with your list.
Thank you again.
Frank Brown

Jerry Teagan
Don,
I would hate to see you discontinue the friendship list. I have had good success with reaching potential renters as well as making arrangements to rent additional time I try to talk it up when I am on Marco.

I appreciate all the time you devote to maintaining the list and trying to resolve the technical problems that have popped up recently. If it is more than you want to handle, I can understand, but know that you have been providing a valuable service.

Candy Verwey
Don,
I support your list. I am on the Board.

Dave Corrado
Don—in my opinion you provide a valuable service to everyone.

If you do not do this I believe someone else would—and it may not be as quality of a job as you do!! I suggest it is better to control it by continuing to do it.

We live in a democracy—competition is good—in fact it keeps everything in check. I have rented at EN multiple times as a result of your efforts. But EN Hilton will only rent at full price with no discount.

I submit EN will actually be hurt from a lack of your efforts—the several times I rented through your postings it was last minute and I rented at less than full price. The owner got enough money to cover their cost and I got a deal to cover last minute air fare. Without your posting I would not have rented at full price and everyone is hurt with the unit going not rented.

Your postings are extremely valuable and serve as an important counterbalance to the unwavering Hilton rule of pay 100% or go pound salt. Just my two cents.

Thanks,
Dave Corrado

Mary Cayford
Don,I cannot imagine how the Friendship List causes any difficulties for the staff or management. The list is just a means of communication, no different than when Nesters sit around the pool and exchange information about the availability of their owned weeks. That happens all the time.

Your list just allows us to participate in the conversation more often and from afar. And you have been kind enough to do it without charge as a service to your fellow owners.

But Mary and I want you to know that we greatly appreciate what you do for our little community and we hope you will keep the list going.

Heck we don't even mind it when you throw in some of you sick humor. Thanks again, Don.

Mary & Ted Cayford
Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Ralph and Shelle Lepak
Your work is extremely valuable to the owners.
We have no other way to network with other owners.
There is a level of trust I have through the friendship list I do not have with Redweek, Craigslist, and other condo rental websites.
In fact I had a particularly upsetting experience through Redweek.

Say for example you discontinued the friendship list.
There will still be all the others like Redweek and Craigslist still out there. I'm sure Hilton doesn't like those either, but they will still exist, and there are several.

I have met (through the friendship list and therefore via the internet) some nice people. I would not have met them otherwise. The owners certainly need a resource like this! This is the only thing we have that is neighbor to neighbor! And that is a great service!

Rod Laughlin
Don,
I think this is a great service. I appreciate it very much. It keeps us aware of what is available and saves us money. Now that’s service.

Adele Barcelo
I would be by very disappointed if you were told not to continue this wonderful service.
It has been extremely helpful for me in finding other owners to rent from.
Thank you so much

Maureen Carroll
Don:
Not sure what the issue is or how it is a problem for the Eagle’s Nest management but I will say you have been a tremendous help in developing and continuing to keep the friendship list going. I have had much success through you with getting weeks I needed. I vote for your continuation of the list if you hear the same from others.

Thanks for all you have done and continue to do!!

gloria finley
Don: OMG….Keep your website going! You help lots of people helping people avoiding real-estate work and fees…and rentals are surely helpful to lots of people… THANK YOU for continuing!
gloria/dwight finley

John Dooley
Don,
We know that you were doing this for the owners benefit. We appreciate all your effort and we believe that you are providing a valuable service to the owners.
Thanks,

Marty Testasecca
Hi Don,
I must be missing something here…but how can your Friendship List service be a detriment to staff and management to the Eagle’s Nest?

Do they feel they do not have adequate inventory during peak weeks?

And how many owners are on your list, compared to the total number of owners at Eagle’s Nest?

I will be in Marco March 29 - April 10 and would love to talk to you about this.

Your note sounded like you are downtrodden and feeling bad about what you are doing. My opinion is that you should be feeling just the opposite.

You do a great job. Your list is a huge help to owners. Of course management is going to make you feel guilty. Again, unless I am missing something, please keep the list going.

Best regards,
Marty
3105 Weeks 13 and 14

Linda Elliott
Don.
Frankly your list is a great service. Without the fee it’s an independent list such as Red Week.

Some owners also choose to sell via independent Marco Island real estate brokers outside of Eagles Nest who from my point of view do a better and more professional job than EN sales agents because they list it on Multiple Listings. Hilton doesn’t even list the sale units on their website.

There should be a listing on the website on multiple listings and a regular newsletter informing us of sale and rental units.

Many of us remember the days when the owner lists were shared by Eagles Nest. That helped owners swop or rent weeks.

Your list came about as a result of their closing down that access.

In the end, it is a real estate transaction and if a seller sells it is for the best interest of all of us to have transaction with a more favorable sales fee.

My husband and I have not used your list but always read it. I have contacted one owner who listed on it this winter. My daughter is looking to buy so I keep looking

Keep up the great work and service.

Paul Holwerda
Don,
Please don’t nix the EN Friendship list. You provide a Valuable list to all the owners that wish to join. Let me give you some reasons why:

I have used it many times in finding an extra unit for my guest or children.
I have used it many times to come a different times of the year.
You provide a valuable opportunity for those members that cannot come at the last minute and need to rent their unit out.
There is a sense of security when renting a unit from other owners and that this rental is legit…more of a peace of mind.
You save and make our owners hundreds of dollars by being able to rent less expensively and also renting out unit.

Please do not give the process to EN or the staff. I think it is very important to have an alternative site that can provide the same opportunity that EN does. This is OUR site (yes it is your site!) and let’s keep EN out. Don’t get me wrong, I very much appreciate Mona and the whole EN staff but our special list is for us. That’s my 2 cents!

I don’t really understand why it affects EN staff and the whole idea of “cherry picking.” I must be missing something here. I think EN must feel that the list must be a threat. I don’t really get it.

Thanks for all you do. The only suggestion on the list is that I hope you don’t overwhelm yourself with putting out multiple lists during a week or few weeks. Once per week or even 2x month would be great. We need to make it easy for you so that you will continue it.

Thanks again for all you do.

Paul Holwerda
paulholwerda@gmail.com
616.915.6840.

Larry and Mary Gerbens
Thank you for your service maintaining this site.

Karin Smith
Valuable and please continue doing what you have been doing.

Cecil Martin
You have a great idea and competition makes everyone do a better job. “Cherry picking” is not a choice you are making but one we are making. Keep up the good work.

Dave Herrmann
Don,
I have found your efforts with the list extremely helpful.

We own Three Weeks at EN and we have used the list to rent, trade and buy. I would be disappointed if the list was ended.

Thanks for your hard work in keeping it going.
Best Regards,

Dave Herrmann
412 922 7777

Nancy Wolfsohn
Thank you for all you’ve done Don. Of course the management doesn’t like it because it competes with their rentals from which they take a large percentage from owners. I’m not sure about the cherry picking argument, though. Unpopular/popular weeks remain so regardless of who is doing the renting, I think. Could they be convinced to take less of a fee? Maybe without the official Hilton piece. That seems to me to be an ideal compromise. I don’t think you’ve done anything that the owners haven’t wanted you to do. Thanks again
Nancy and Jon Wolfsohn

Dennis Barnett
Don:
We fully appreciate the service you have been providing and truly believe it is of great benefit to owners like us. Hilton and those before them were unreasonable with fees charged for renting and selling units and never offered trading as far as I recall. Your site is a breath of competitive fresh air. If they want a bigger piece of the action, let them reduce fees to sensible levels.

Sites like Redweek.com and the like charge $15 or so to list rentals or sales (last time I used it). Hilton needs to be more competitive and communicative.

Until they are please keep up the good work.

Susan Cathcart
I am shocked Eagles Nest would have you stop your efforts .
We appreciate all you do for us .Please don't stop .
I will pass this message on to the board .

Thank you
Sincerely
Susan Cathcart

Karen Moore
Don,
Please continue your good work for those of us who have little options owning flex weeks. It's a wonderful service you provide us.

Linda Barnett
Don,
We have found the friendship list very beneficial and have used it to rent out weeks and to obtain needed weeks for extra family. I would be disappointed to see it discontinued. I will share this opinion with at least one board member so I do not bother all of them unnecessarily. I hope this is a vote of confidence in appreciation of your efforts.

Roland Ferguson
I'm with you.
R. Ferguson - weeks 18,19 and 39.
JF

Mary Ann & Ed Krommer, Jr.
Don...
Before I was aware of your website, we used Hilton to rent our unused weeks. It was a terrible & costly experience. I will site one such glaring example.

Several years ago we were told by Hilton one of our Xmas week units had been rented. However, when the renter showed up at the front desk they demanded another unit on a higher floor, not our unit 104. Thereby, we lost our rental income.

Please do not discontinue your website services for the owners. It is greatly appreciated !!!

Mary Ann & Ed Krommer, Jr.
859-466-2731

Richard A. Durst
Hi Don,
I can understand your quandary, but I believe the Friendship list is a useful and valuable mechanism for allowing owners to rent or sell their units. What is the option? If we list our units with the EN rental/sales office, I’m sure the overall cost of renting the units will produce a significant increase in the rental prices since we now have middlemen taking their cuts to the detriment of the Friendship list members. Also, how well does the EN office actually do in rentals? We would lose control of our properties when we turn the rentals over to them.

I can see how the EN would like to control this process since this will generate income. However, that income comes out of our pockets.

I’m not sure what you meant by, "The process I use can easily be provided, without charge, to the staff, if that would be helpful.”

As I’ve told you in the past, I very much appreciate your efforts on the behalf of the Friendship list owners. This is an efficient and very productive mechanism for allowing us tor rent our units.

I hope you will decide to continue the list…

Best regards,

Dick
Prof. Dr. Richard A. Durst
Dendorferstraße 6a
93096 Köfering
Germany

Ken Hunziker
I think the service is helpful

Carly Kleppe
If you're asking whether this email list is useful or not, yes it absolutely is.

Bradley Habermehl
Don:
I do not see a negative point about the services you are providing us owners.

I for one appreciate your efforts here. Communication among owners is a good thing and I appreciate you leading that effort.
Sincerely,

Brad Habermehl
Owner 3 weeks at Eagles Nest

Ron Cohen
You are providing a great service and thanks for your help.

Paul Schneeberger
Hi Don
Thanks for all you do with this.
Wks 16, 40, summer flex.

Edward Belcrest
Don, appreciate all you do!

Have been owners and renters for 24 years. Love Eagles Nest just like you and your Bride! Love the staff and guests. Keep up the good work. Will be down weeks 11,12 would love to play some pickle ball if you are down? Looking to extend my stay. Have week 14 if I can find someone looking to rent wk 13? Let me know if you know of anyone interested in renting their week 13. Thanks so much Ed Belcrest. 586-243-0575

Sam Okner
I think it was very helpful and beneficial in something that you continue to be used. Thank you for doing this.

Linda Fink
Hi Don: I want to thank you so much for the ownership list & website. It is a valuable communication tool for members who want to participate. You made that possible! You have dedicated time & effort to care about owners.

Gary & I bought our time shares in 1992 along with one of our friends & have been owners ever since. Gary passed away in 2009 but my children, grandchildren have loved coming to Eagle's Nest along with my brother who bought a week last year. From a personal standpoint, all families evolve & now it is difficult for them to come with work,school, college during January when we own. I have banked weeks with RCI so that they could come @ another time to no avail.

The future of timeshares may be in jeopardy. Eagles Nest had a time & place for many of us in our generation but I am not sure it is a viable option for our younger generations/families.

In closing, keep up the good work. We need you.
Linda

Fred Elsasser
Don, thank you so much for all your hard work! You must know we are all behind you and want the friendship list to be continued.
Sue and Fred

Barb Whittaker <8027@tds.net>
Hi Don: Lost computer access until today - but when I got it back ... WOW!!
After reading the overwhelmingly positive responses, not sure I can add much except to say:
** Your Friendship List is 100% needed + appreciated by ALL owners **
You are a very special person to do all you do for so many Nesters.
Barb Whittaker

Lynda Rizzo
Hi Don! Thanks to you I have just sold my weeks 7 and 8 in Unit 701 at Eagle’s Nest to the lady that you connected me with (Patsy Rust) who has been renting from me for the last several years. I so appreciate all your efforts over the years that helped me out immensely. Keep up your generous and good work. Wishing you the best.

Joe Horton
Again, thanks for all your hard work, greatly appreciated.
423-595-6538

Judith Bracken
Thank you for all your help! Judith

Hal Messacar
Don:
Thank you for keeping this list current and all your appreciated efforts.
Telephone No: 586/598-8850

Candice Verwey
Hi Don.
Keep up the great work. And remember you can call on me to help.
Another note....exactly what was hacked on your end? When I try to search in the list, my malware says it’s a dangerous site and blocks me from searching. I don’t want to override that without more knowledge of what you had hacked. Thanks.
Candy

Larry Hinman
Don I have discuss with many owners around EN owners and renters . There were no owners or renters who were not supportive of you and very appreciativel of the effort you put fourth . We all support you. Ignore the minority . We appreciate everything you do. You really should run for the board. In my opinion there is no conflict.

Ben Daud
Don, the reason for this late reply is we were overseas. Please don’t discontinue what you are doing. It’s a great service to the Members. If you don’t do it, people will simply go to Redweek and other such sites and Eagles Nest won’t necessarily benefit. The 35% fee Hilton charges is the real problem and at the very least they need to bring it down to some reasonable amount.

Kartra Kohl
We appreciate all you do. Really helped us this year (2018) renting weeks 3&4.
Thank you
Kartra and Glenn Kohl

Margie Stafford
Don,
I, Margie Stafford-Franklin & Bill Franklin, fully support you on your efforts regarding Eagles Nest. Please continue with your work and let me know if there is any thing I can do to assist you. I am a licensed Realtor in the state of Missouri and have Fractional Share listings that are on the Realtor.com web site and other web sites.

I did ask at the Owners Meeting, if the salespeople were members of the local MLS...Mona was not sure. I ask where and how the present properties the salespeople had For Sale were being advertised? The reply was..."to our present owners, walk-ins and signs out front...and I am not sure where else." I attended the meeting late (as I was faxing a real estate contract) so I didn't get the very beginning of the discussion.

At one time you gave instructions on how to access the Collier County records to find the owners of Units, at Eagles Nest. If you still have those instructions, could you please send those to me? I would like to check out a few things that are of interest to me. Florida records are a little different than Missouri!

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

P.S. Keep up the good work!

Karen B. Manor
Don,
A belated reply to your email. I have been at Eagles Nest for two weeks and have been busy with family and friends. Most have headed back north, and I am still here with some relaxing time to catch up on correspondence.

First, THANK YOU for your many years of dedication to help keep Eagles’ Nest owners connected. You embody the spirit of the owners who truly care for this special place. My parents have owned for 30 years, and my husband and I for 15. I totally support what you are doing and the others in my family do too. Why not give owners an opportunity to rent directly to other owners and their friends/family? Of course, management would want people to rent through the front desk and increase their revenue. (I am assuming this goes to Hilton, but not certain.) Based on your last email, did the Board supporting your continuation of the friendship list?

We own a ski condo at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. Owners also communicate among one another to rent out their units and avoid the 45% commission charged by the resort. We also rent via VRBO and AirB&B.

With appreciation, Karen Manor

Jennifer Schlagenhaft
HI Don, we successfully rented our #8. Please remove our listing. Thank you very much. This was a wonderful experience.

What a great service to offer. We will most likely use it again,
Jenny

Sean Mc Intyre

Thank you for all you do. I was able to speak with an owner and get the week I wanted.

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Sharon Bohrer
We LOVE the friendship list that you provide us with!!!!! Please keep on as usual!!! You are not hurting anyone.
We are grateful for all you do
Sharon

Bob and Jan Rich
Don, many of us found the Eagles Nest because some one rented us a week. You are providing a service which the EN would not do and we need to keep the posting going. Mona and the board work for the owners, not the other way around. Thanks for what you are doing.
Bob and Jan Rich 6 week owners.

nickid@bluemarble.net
I vote to keep the list because it is OUR property and not our job to make their job easier. Does she think she can tell us what color to paint our front door at home? Did we buy Eagle's Nest to make the best
rental deal for Hilton or for us, the owner?

Donna Shiflet
Dear Don,
We as owners appreciate all that you have done to provide a service for us as owners. I feel your service benefits the owners first before the renter who comes in off the street wishing to spend the night at Eagle's Nest.
Last year we were able to rent two weeks from your list in units that we knew were ADA since I am a paraplegic in a power chair and can no longer use our tower unit. The owner in turn got the full amount of the rental instead of 2/3 of it and it benefited the owner as well as the renter! We were not able to find a renter for our week so we deposited with II for a trade which we are using this May.
This is a wonderful service you have provided for the owners and I hope you will not give it up!
Gratefully,
Donna Shiflet

Penny
Personally, I find the emails very helpful and I hope that they continue. Thx,
Penny

steve carney
I have been an owner at Eagles Nest since 1987 and, although I have never used the service you provide, I know many people who have and found it very useful. The fact that Mona feels that it is counterproductive is not necessarily a reason to stop, after all, she doesn’t work for the owners, she works for Hilton and that is where her allegiance is. If you turn what you do over to Hilton they MAYBE will continue and add a commission on top and then tell us how lucky we are. Just a thought!
Thanks for what you do.
Steve

Linda Decker
Don, as a owner for 30 some yrs, I appreciate reading your friendship list. It keeps me informed of places to rent and of any new places for sale. I hope you continue. It takes time for you to do all this & I’am sure a lot of people appreciate it. Thank you for all you do.
Linda Decker

ROBERT KLEIN
hope u continue.hope my week 42 is still advertised 4 sale

Carol Cady
Don,
I find the service very valuable, and hope that you will continue. Thanks.
Carol Cady

Doug & Debbie Reed
Don,
I think the Friendship List provides a great service for the owners at Eagles Nest.
Our vote is for you to continue, and I have also reached out to a board member as well to express our vote to continue.
Doug & Debbie Reed

Lois Vandonselaar
Hello Don,
I have used your site as well as Red Week to rent and buy weeks at Eagles Nest. One positive of these avenues is that one can browse what is for sale. Using the Eagles Nest services does not allow one to see what is for sale or rent online. If Eagles Nest added this to their approach, more people might be interested in using their services.
Lois VanDonselaar

Celeste Lamberson
Hello Don,
I am an owner of over 20 yrs duration. I find the Friendship List most useful for renting and or swapping weeks outside of my own week 7 in the tower. Many years ago there was a form provided by management (?) that allowed one to commit to putting a week up for rent, however, the "payment" to the owner was significantly less than the value of the week (as I recall, it was a just a bit more than the maintenance fee), the difference going to management for taking on the task of renting the unit. As I had rented through a travel agency for 2 yrs prior to buying, I was aware of the average cost to rent (at least the cost for week 7; which was about $2,000 even back then!). I never thought this was a good deal for the owner. The Friendship List makes rental almost painless! I also like the idea of renting to either owners or friends/family of owners (as opposed to "just anyone") as keeping it "in the family" helps to restrict rental to those who appreciate Eagles Nest for the jewel it is.

My guess is that rental is not what concerns management the most; rather, it is sales. Direct sales by owners bypasses the sales office, but also avoids the significant commission charged by the sales team, which can translate into price negotiating space for an owner. When I purchased from the sales office (it was a resale), I recall the commission being something like 20-30% - which I thought was pretty steep, but pre-Internet/social media there really wasn't any other way to buy in at that time. From the beginning of your Friendship List I was wondering when management would raise some objections.

In summary, I feel the Friendship List does help owners achieve maximum value for both rental and sales, but in doing so it inevitably causes problems for management and staff - more so I think with respect to sales than rental. I'm not sure it's possible to have it both ways. I did not attend the owners meeting when I was in residence during week 7. What points did Mona make with respect to the the list being detrimental to the majority of owners over the long term?

Thanks for your dedication and time,

Celeste Lamberson
Week 7, Unit 704

Leo Wieder
Your site was wonderful and appreciated by all who used it as well as the folks who checked in to see if they could just pick up an extra week on the spur of the moment without dealing with Hilton.

And the so called "landlords" who got rid of weeks they couldn't use due to illness and schedule changes no longer had to take a large financial hit to add to their troubles. They all love you.

Whatever happens, I hope you know we appreciate your work and I hope you aren't bullied into closing the site down.
Leo Wieder

Don,
Please keep up this valuable service.

I’m sure the Board would like to keep total control of the rental program at Eagles Nest and are not willing to provide this service at no charge, but I feel that allowing the owners to communicate directly is a better way to go.

Anonymous.

Wolfgang Wiegand
Dear Don,
We appreciate your service and encourage you to continue.

Best regards from ice cold Switzerland

George Holske
Don,
What you are doing is a great service to all the owners at Eagles Nest. I have been an owner there since the beginning. I bought when it was just a trailer and pile of sand on the beach. I have been happy with the place except for one big problem. Since Hyatt got in we have been unable to rent or sell on our own because they would not release the names and contact info for other owners. As the owners of weeks at Eagles Nest, we have been held captive by Hyatt with high rates for rentals and high commissions for sales. That is fine for outside customers but is unacceptable to current owners. Since we do not have a way to put out FSBO signs or use our time to constantly ask others if they would like to own more weeks or have friends who would like to rent, our hands have been tied. Hyatt makes the money and we do not.

What you have established is wonderful for owners. All of the many friends I have made at Eagles Nest and the current owners I introduced to the property agree. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Sincerely,
George Holske

Lynn Lieber
Good morning, Don,
I do not know you but thank you for your dedicated efforts to help all of us enjoy our special Eagles Nest time to the fullest. We have been at Eagles Nest for seven years and have built many lovely friendships and memories here. Your list allows families to vacation together and helps others avoid the dreaded “move” on Fridays.

I just wanted you to know how appreciated you are and I hope you can continue to bring people together. I am not sure the management has the ability to do that. I think their plate is already full.

Wishing you all the best and many thanks!

Lynn Lieber
Pewaukee Lake, WI
Weeks 7,8,9 in tower
Friends of Lynne and Larry Hinman

Ed Walsh
For the record, I for one, feel you are instrumental in not only providing valuable information for all members, but do it in a friendly informative way, that anyone would feel comfortable in responding to, or following up with. I can't for the life of me understand why Mona would feel what you do is detrimental in any way. Beneficial for us all is how I would respond. And would only add please keep it up.

Mark Patterson
I have read your letter and I am confused. You have performed an important service for our residents in a professional manner. Although a conflict remains with the front office, competition is good for all. Please continue. Regards, Mark S Patterson

Lois Volastro
I think the friendship list you have been compiling is extremely helpful and wish it to continue. Thank you for the time you have invested.

Lois & Philip Volastro
Villa 3103

Vanessa Provencher
I find it very beneficial! Please continue. Thank you for all your hard work!

Duane Woebbeking
Don,
Please continue!!! As owners I believe we very much have the right to manage our property as we wish!

Thank you!!

Steven Wolfe
Don, I am unsure as to the management concerns - other than economic concerning the website. We have been coming to EN for the last 27 years and have used the site once to rent an additional week. We discontinued our HGVC membership due to cost and poor service. We have not used the resort rental service for several years. We did find a more restricted option with the EN rental options. Some competition is healthy, perhaps EN and HGVC could reassess the value added as compared to your site. I do appreciate all the time and effort you donate to keep the site updated. I support your continued efforts but realize it requires significant time and effort on your part. Thanks Steve

Greg Smith
Don,
Please keep it going, it is great to have a member to member organization. Naturally those associated with HGVC will not like it as it affects their business. This is an advantage we have as an independent organization vs one owned by HGVC. I will be at the member mtg this week as I am at EN now unit 1107. should I support your efforts or play it cool?
Greg Smith

Lynn Bury
Hi Don
Thank you for the email.

I am not sure that I understand the concern.

Would you please elaborate a little more for me.

Thanks in advance

Regards
Lynn Bury
(owner of weeks 10 and 11)

Jon Empson
Don, I would hope that your list will be maintained. We have used your listing service to both rent a unit we were not using and to rent an incremental unit to house members of our family. Eliminating your online service makes owners dependent upon Eagles Nest staff to either find or rent a unit which significantly reduces efficiency(use of online service that has timely updates vs calling Eagles Nest for a point in time assessment) and increases the cost for the owner to rent. What is the value added benefit to the owners? Again, I would hope that this service for owners will be maintained. Thank you.

Jeff Rauch
Hi Don
You provide a unique and needed service to the owners of Eagles Nest. You do this at no charge to any of us owners. I can only assume this must be a passion of yours because of all the time and work this must take to maintain. Maybe this is a little "cherry picking" but staff at Eagles Nest ARE getting paid...and you are not. There are many situations where because of "life" you may need to cancel a week last minute or maybe an unexpected guest may want to join you and you need another room. Your service provides owners a way solve these situations, Eagles Nest or HGVC does not. I have rented some of my weeks thru HGVC and they charge a ridiculous amount of money to rent your week and then on top of that they 1099 you for the full amount they got for the rental not the amount they actually paid you.

I hope you continue to maintain your website. I know you don't want to upset the staff but honestly I don't see how this is a burden to them or HGVC other than it takes money out of HGVC pockets which really could be what this is all about. Thanks for all you've done. It is greatly appreciated!

Patsy Rust
Dear don,
I can’t tell you how much your friendship list has helped me in the past several years. I have increased my ownership because of the help your list has provided and I hope will continue to provide. As we all know, life happens and interferes with our plans. Knowing there are many people out there reading your list who need a place to come and enjoy when we can’t is sometimes a life saver. I hope you will continue to provide this invaluable service.

John Guinan
Don,
The service you provide is very helpful to the owners and I encourage you to continue. It is the staff’s job to make things easy for the owners not vice versa. Thank you for all your effort to help the owners.

Jim Allen
I am not sure what the rub is with Eagles Net management about the Owners List, but as an owner I think it is very valuable. I would hate to see it go away.

Doug Rubinstein
Hi Don:
One of the reasons they might object to the Friendship List is because HGVC gets 30% commission on units they rent or sell if you are forced to go through them. As such these rentals or sales are generally overpriced. The wonderful value of the Friendship List is that owners can communicate among themselves and offer reasonable rentals or pricing because they do not include a commission.The EN staff is not under any stress because rentals are handled by two HGVC employees who sit in two offices in the lobby and whose sole job is to sell and rent units. Their success or failure does not impact EN, just HGVC. EN makes money from the monthly maintenance fees every owner pays per unit/per week. The more units are occupied the more maintenance income EN gets. Whether those units are rented through HGVC or privately does not matter. Every owner must pay those fees.

Your service is wanted and desired by owners. You are giving us an alternative to renting or selling through HGVC and allowing owners to rent or sell units at reasonable prices. You are not hurting EN. Staff is likely incentivized to sell and rent units through HGVC as part of a compensation package. EN owners are not impacted negatively. Rather, since Marco Island has been rated the best beach in America, HGVC should have no problem renting units as should owners. This is about HGVC making more money, not EN owners or EN.

I know I echo the views of everyone who uses and consults the Friendship List in saying your service is highly valued and deeply appreciated. Your service is doing a lot of good and, in fact, may have the positive effect of keeping HGVC pricing in check since renters and buyers have a reasonable alternative.

I hope this helps.

Best regards,
Doug Rubinstein,
a 20 year greatly appreciative owner

HYSLOP ELIZABETH
I was amazed you managed the list so openly. When I started one, I was in constant fear I would be “called to the mat” as you were.

Of course they don’t like it. It cuts them out of their 40%. And the reason the friendship list is good for us is that both the owner and the renter save money.

Once I even bought a unit from another owner I met on the beach. We paid a lawyer in town $100 for the paperwork and saved thousands by not going thru the office. They were furious, but it was perfectly legal. And the few times I have tried to talk to the real estate people at EN about purchasing a unit, they were actually uninterested.

I have also had my unit rented for a partial week, without my permission, which resulted in almost no money at all. I’d rather have given it to a friend.

There are lots of free sites where you can offer your unit for rent and rent from. I don’t know how they make any money, but I have used it often. My Resort Network. If you can’t find it, I’ll send you the link.

There is NO WAY this list isn’t good for the owners. It just isn’t profitable for EN.

I appreciate all the work you do to keep it up and running. It’s quite time consuming, as I remember.
Betsy Hyslop

Jim Trupiano
Good morning Don,
I find the service you provide is of great benefit and is much appreciated. It is professional and well done.

A big problem with HGVC rental policy is that it is very much biased in favor of the renter at the expense of owners. Specifically, they allow the renter to cancel on short notice without any compensation going to the owner. My understanding is that they can cancel even a few days before under some circumstances leaving the owner with a 100% loss. Even a 30 day cancellation presents a great difficulty in finding a new renter. My limited rental experience has required a small non-refundable deposit if cancelled within a reasonable deadline period. I have had no problem in prospective renters understanding and accepting this. As long as Hilton's rental policy leaves the owner vulnerable to an uncompensated late cancellation, I can not consider offering my units for rent through them if I were to put them up for rent at some point. It's a shame because, other than this shortfall, I am very pleased with Hilton's management of our property.

Again, thank you for your service.

Jim Trupiano

George Joseph
Don:
We sincerely appreciate the service you provide for us.
Why would anyone feel that is not beneficial?
Please continue.

Thank you,
George

Steve Young
Don:
Your efforts are valuable. Some things the EN Board and Hilton accomplish well. Some, the Board and Hilton...not so well.

As a way for owners to have an alternative to the current use of the in-house sales force for sale of their unit, your site can be valuable. It appears that your forum via email is a good alternative for fellow owners' benefit.

If the current Board's and Hilton's sales process works well, why have I not had an offer to by my unit for sale via the in-house sales entity? Not one offer presented in over a year.

Do what you think is right. But you provide a service for the owners who, like yourself, love and appreciate EN.

Best wishes.

Steve Young
Indianapolis, IN

William Reed
Am not familiar who actually is doing the friendship list, as a newspaper name appears from time to time. Or is it just you?

I have used MY RESORT NETWORK as well as you, and they charge 19.95 for rental ads and 39.95 for for sale ads.

You either defer to them, thank you very much for all your past help, or you start a similar offering for a fee and see where it goes. I would suggest you stay with Marco properties only, maybe branch out slowly to adjacent towns/property once you get the bugs worked out.

I would be willing to invest $1000 in this project, perhaps 9 more of us would be needed? In a year, if you are successful, you pay each of us back $1500. If you fold we wave goodbye to our donation, Judy would be proud of us.

I know a brilliant computer geek that could help you with ANYTHING that you might need, maybe he would be one of the ten investors, and if this really takes off, maybe those investors are rewarded annually.

I forget the name of the guy who owns/runs My Resort but when I had a problem and emailed them, he got right back to me and then followed up a few days later. I am sure his company is big, but his personsal service was excellent.

Just spit-balling.

Maybe the resort could also share in the profits if this works.

Bill Reed

Nan Lansinger
I appreciate your efforts Don.

Many thanks,

Earl Hansen
Don,
Please keep up your good work.

Feel free to share my comments with the rest of the list.

When we first became owners in the early 80's an owners list was shared with all. Then, in our opinion, management decided that to sell or trade we had to know someone or go through management. There are some third party listings that we can work through but yours seems to be the best.

I'm occasionally interested in trading my week. I'm always interested in perhaps buying another week - especially the week before in my own unit. Your listing is the ONLY way to do that.

Of course Hilton would disagree because they want a piece of the action. 'Cherry picking' I think not. Control of the buyer and seller is what they want.

Jeanne Moersch
Don
As someone who has benefited from your conscientiousness and dedication as keeper of the friendship list
I hope it is continued. The benefits are obvious. The one time I had to use the office to rent out our units was stressful and resulted in a very small reimbursement. We all hope you do not turn this over to the office at Eagles Nest.

Thank you

Marilyn Jesserer
Hi Don,
We have been owners for 3 years now and we have found your postings from other owners to be tremendously helpful and informative. We added a fifth week this year thru a rental we found posted on your site and it was easy to work with the owner. He seemed to require all the information that the resort would need to track who was renting his week.

It is not clear to me what issues the forum creates for the staff or management. We do not belong to HVC and have no desire to join. We are not interested in trading our four weeks for another resort - we just want to come here. I am sure you are busy but we would like to better understand what the objections are to what you are providing on this page. I would expect we are not the only ones wondering what the complaints were.

Thank you so much for all that you have put in to this service for all the owners at Eagles Nest.

Marilyn & Hank Jesserer

Larry Youtz
I believe what you are doing is a significant thing for owners and should continue. I am sure Mona’s motivation is Hilton oriented and the sales effort they provide.

Myrt Sieger
Dear Don, thank you for your thoughtful letter. We really appreciate the flexibility and ease this site provides.
We believe your site is a great service to owners without having to use a middleman to connect with other owners. We would be very sad to see this economical and efficient resource discontinued. We also greatly appreciate the time and effort it takes you to provide the information to us.

Tom and Myrt Sieger
Owners for 30 + years

Linda Russell
I was wondering why your emails were not coming. I think it is great for owners to be able to post their weeks for sale and rent!! And, vice verses for someone to contact an owner directly.

It seems like there is some political undertones!
I, for one , hope you continue this site for owners!

Dawn Bryant Mather
I hope you aren’t swamped with emails, Don, but I had to write to say that you are doing a huge service to owners!

I paid a 35%(!!) commission to HGVC for years. Fortunately my husband and I have been able to use both weeks for a several years now, but that won’t always be the case.

Their inconvenience boils down to money - period.

I’ve been so pleased that we got my email address straightened out. All those yearsI was afraid I’d done something wrong and didn’t deserve to be on the friendship list. I’m sorry, I probably made a mistake when I wrote it down.

Thank you so much for your valuable service!!
Dawn Mather

Lucia Chastain
Don,
I’m not at all sure about what you are saying here. Your amazing efforts and willingness to help the friends and family list has been very beneficial to those of us who own at Eagles Nest. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all your time and efforts. Please don’t give up on this!! I would be willing to help with it if you need help. I have loved Eagles Nest since the very first visit 10 years ago and want everyone to have the same positive experience! Please don’t give up on friends and family!!
Very sincerely,
Lucia Chastain

Phil Collins
Don, You provide a valuable service to Eagle Nest Owners. The only valid reason is they(us) are not getting compensated when anyone uses your service- Be it looking to rent, sell or buy.
There are many other avenues that one can get info so why is anyone signally you out. Why, because you are a easy target and it is far easier to get an audience with you than other entities.
Don, I urge you to stay the course if you see fit and continue to provide an avenue that they (corporate) can't match both in price and just in time service.
Phil Collins, Owner since'87.

Floyd Stautz
I feel the eagles nest friendship list provides a great service to owners at Eagles Nest. Wasn’t Michelle V on the board when she started the list? (Not sure if that’s of importance)

I respect your view of not making this a popularity contest. However I hope the Board realizes many, if not most, owners value the service that the friendship list provides

It was a pleasure meeting you.
Thanks for all your work.
Elllen Stautz

Tom Jackson
Good afternoon Don,

I was reading about your concern and have a question. How long has Judy been gone? The reason I ask is to determine what technology was present at that time.

In today world, using the internet is a practical way of doing business. It has been determined that many people make their decisions based on cost. The Friendship List is a perfect example of being cost effective with friends.

Although I only own 1 week at Eagle’s Nest, I listed it on your Friendship List at no cost and also listed it on
HomeAway VRBO with a charge of about 8%. If I were to have turned over to the Hilton Grand Connection it would have cost approx. 30% of what I was renting it out for.

If you stop publishing the Friendship list, there are other Web sites to fill the need. This year, for example, I rented out our unit on the 7th floor on week 11 for $2,730. The total rent I collected was $2,512 after taking
into account the VRBO charge.

The only things I know about our renter is they are a couple in their mid 50’s who live north of Detroit. They have friend who stay in the Eagle’s Nest in late May/early June. I believe the couple we are renting to have stayed in Eagle’s Nest before and really liked it.

I would encourage you to keep the Friendship List. It’s an advantage for all owners to connect with our Eagle’s Nest friends and introduce others to the Eagle’s Nest.

Peace be with you,
Tom Jackson

Carol Lacombe
Don,
We appreciate your efforts to provide us with units available to rent or trade. While we understand the situation concerning staff we would like to see the “Friends of Eagles Nest” continue. Perhaps this can happen if the staff is in the loop regarding this matter.

My other suggestion wound involve a list of owners with emails and/or phone numbers.
Thank you for all you do! We greatly appreciate it.
Carol and Larry

Frank Brown
Don
I for one have found your emails informative, timely and of great service. The exchange of units and ability to rent has been direct and simple to use. This was the first year in our 30 years of ownership in Eagles Nest that we decided to rent instead of come during our week or exchange in Interval. With your help to post the week, we found an eager Eagles Nest owner who was in a bind to find a week to come when their full family could make it and our week was what they were looking for. I don't know how this connection could have been made without your list.
I can't thank you enough how I appreciate your efforts to develop this Forum among the owners.
I have not found the services of the people at Eagles Nest have not been favorable to assist in renting like we found with your list.
Thank you again.
Frank Brown

Jerry Teagan
Don,
I would hate to see you discontinue the friendship list. I have had good success with reaching potential renters as well as making arrangements to rent additional time I try to talk it up when I am on Marco.

I appreciate all the time you devote to maintaining the list and trying to resolve the technical problems that have popped up recently. If it is more than you want to handle, I can understand, but know that you have been providing a valuable service.

Candy Verwey
Don,
I support your list. I am on the Board.

Dave Corrado
Don—in my opinion you provide a valuable service to everyone.

If you do not do this I believe someone else would—and it may not be as quality of a job as you do!! I suggest it is better to control it by continuing to do it.

We live in a democracy—competition is good—in fact it keeps everything in check. I have rented at EN multiple times as a result of your efforts. But EN Hilton will only rent at full price with no discount.

I submit EN will actually be hurt from a lack of your efforts—the several times I rented through your postings it was last minute and I rented at less than full price. The owner got enough money to cover their cost and I got a deal to cover last minute air fare. Without your posting I would not have rented at full price and everyone is hurt with the unit going not rented.

Your postings are extremely valuable and serve as an important counterbalance to the unwavering Hilton rule of pay 100% or go pound salt. Just my two cents.

Thanks,
Dave Corrado

Mary Cayford
Don,I cannot imagine how the Friendship List causes any difficulties for the staff or management. The list is just a means of communication, no different than when Nesters sit around the pool and exchange information about the availability of their owned weeks. That happens all the time.

Your list just allows us to participate in the conversation more often and from afar. And you have been kind enough to do it without charge as a service to your fellow owners.

But Mary and I want you to know that we greatly appreciate what you do for our little community and we hope you will keep the list going.

Heck we don't even mind it when you throw in some of you sick humor. Thanks again, Don.

Mary & Ted Cayford
Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Ralph and Shelle Lepak
Your work is extremely valuable to the owners.
We have no other way to network with other owners.
There is a level of trust I have through the friendship list I do not have with Redweek, Craigslist, and other condo rental websites.
In fact I had a particularly upsetting experience through Redweek.

Say for example you discontinued the friendship list.
There will still be all the others like Redweek and Craigslist still out there. I'm sure Hilton doesn't like those either, but they will still exist, and there are several.

I have met (through the friendship list and therefore via the internet) some nice people. I would not have met them otherwise. The owners certainly need a resource like this! This is the only thing we have that is neighbor to neighbor! And that is a great service!

Rod Laughlin
Don,
I think this is a great service. I appreciate it very much. It keeps us aware of what is available and saves us money. Now that’s service.

Adele Barcelo
I would be by very disappointed if you were told not to continue this wonderful service.
It has been extremely helpful for me in finding other owners to rent from.
Thank you so much

Maureen Carroll
Don:
Not sure what the issue is or how it is a problem for the Eagle’s Nest management but I will say you have been a tremendous help in developing and continuing to keep the friendship list going. I have had much success through you with getting weeks I needed. I vote for your continuation of the list if you hear the same from others.

Thanks for all you have done and continue to do!!

gloria finley
Don: OMG….Keep your website going! You help lots of people helping people avoiding real-estate work and fees…and rentals are surely helpful to lots of people… THANK YOU for continuing!
gloria/dwight finley

John Dooley
Don,
We know that you were doing this for the owners benefit. We appreciate all your effort and we believe that you are providing a valuable service to the owners.
Thanks,

Marty Testasecca
Hi Don,
I must be missing something here…but how can your Friendship List service be a detriment to staff and management to the Eagle’s Nest?

Do they feel they do not have adequate inventory during peak weeks?

And how many owners are on your list, compared to the total number of owners at Eagle’s Nest?

I will be in Marco March 29 - April 10 and would love to talk to you about this.

Your note sounded like you are downtrodden and feeling bad about what you are doing. My opinion is that you should be feeling just the opposite.

You do a great job. Your list is a huge help to owners. Of course management is going to make you feel guilty. Again, unless I am missing something, please keep the list going.

Best regards,
Marty
3105 Weeks 13 and 14

Linda Elliott
Don.
Frankly your list is a great service. Without the fee it’s an independent list such as Red Week.

Some owners also choose to sell via independent Marco Island real estate brokers outside of Eagles Nest who from my point of view do a better and more professional job than EN sales agents because they list it on Multiple Listings. Hilton doesn’t even list the sale units on their website.

There should be a listing on the website on multiple listings and a regular newsletter informing us of sale and rental units.

Many of us remember the days when the owner lists were shared by Eagles Nest. That helped owners swop or rent weeks.

Your list came about as a result of their closing down that access.

In the end, it is a real estate transaction and if a seller sells it is for the best interest of all of us to have transaction with a more favorable sales fee.

My husband and I have not used your list but always read it. I have contacted one owner who listed on it this winter. My daughter is looking to buy so I keep looking

Keep up the great work and service.

Paul Holwerda
Don,
Please don’t nix the EN Friendship list. You provide a Valuable list to all the owners that wish to join. Let me give you some reasons why:

I have used it many times in finding an extra unit for my guest or children.
I have used it many times to come a different times of the year.
You provide a valuable opportunity for those members that cannot come at the last minute and need to rent their unit out.
There is a sense of security when renting a unit from other owners and that this rental is legit…more of a peace of mind.
You save and make our owners hundreds of dollars by being able to rent less expensively and also renting out unit.

Please do not give the process to EN or the staff. I think it is very important to have an alternative site that can provide the same opportunity that EN does. This is OUR site (yes it is your site!) and let’s keep EN out. Don’t get me wrong, I very much appreciate Mona and the whole EN staff but our special list is for us. That’s my 2 cents!

I don’t really understand why it affects EN staff and the whole idea of “cherry picking.” I must be missing something here. I think EN must feel that the list must be a threat. I don’t really get it.

Thanks for all you do. The only suggestion on the list is that I hope you don’t overwhelm yourself with putting out multiple lists during a week or few weeks. Once per week or even 2x month would be great. We need to make it easy for you so that you will continue it.

Thanks again for all you do.

Paul Holwerda
paulholwerda@gmail.com
616.915.6840.

Larry and Mary Gerbens
Thank you for your service maintaining this site.

Karin Smith
Valuable and please continue doing what you have been doing.

Cecil Martin
You have a great idea and competition makes everyone do a better job. “Cherry picking” is not a choice you are making but one we are making. Keep up the good work.

Dave Herrmann
Don,
I have found your efforts with the list extremely helpful.

We own Three Weeks at EN and we have used the list to rent, trade and buy. I would be disappointed if the list was ended.

Thanks for your hard work in keeping it going.
Best Regards,

Dave Herrmann
412 922 7777

Nancy Wolfsohn
Thank you for all you’ve done Don. Of course the management doesn’t like it because it competes with their rentals from which they take a large percentage from owners. I’m not sure about the cherry picking argument, though. Unpopular/popular weeks remain so regardless of who is doing the renting, I think. Could they be convinced to take less of a fee? Maybe without the official Hilton piece. That seems to me to be an ideal compromise. I don’t think you’ve done anything that the owners haven’t wanted you to do. Thanks again
Nancy and Jon Wolfsohn

Dennis Barnett
Don:
We fully appreciate the service you have been providing and truly believe it is of great benefit to owners like us. Hilton and those before them were unreasonable with fees charged for renting and selling units and never offered trading as far as I recall. Your site is a breath of competitive fresh air. If they want a bigger piece of the action, let them reduce fees to sensible levels.

Sites like Redweek.com and the like charge $15 or so to list rentals or sales (last time I used it). Hilton needs to be more competitive and communicative.

Until they are please keep up the good work.

Susan Cathcart
I am shocked Eagles Nest would have you stop your efforts .
We appreciate all you do for us .Please don't stop .
I will pass this message on to the board .

Thank you
Sincerely
Susan Cathcart

Karen Moore
Don,
Please continue your good work for those of us who have little options owning flex weeks. It's a wonderful service you provide us.

Linda Barnett
Don,
We have found the friendship list very beneficial and have used it to rent out weeks and to obtain needed weeks for extra family. I would be disappointed to see it discontinued. I will share this opinion with at least one board member so I do not bother all of them unnecessarily. I hope this is a vote of confidence in appreciation of your efforts.

Roland Ferguson
I'm with you.
R. Ferguson - weeks 18,19 and 39.
JF

Mary Ann & Ed Krommer, Jr.
Don...
Before I was aware of your website, we used Hilton to rent our unused weeks. It was a terrible & costly experience. I will site one such glaring example.

Several years ago we were told by Hilton one of our Xmas week units had been rented. However, when the renter showed up at the front desk they demanded another unit on a higher floor, not our unit 104. Thereby, we lost our rental income.

Please do not discontinue your website services for the owners. It is greatly appreciated !!!

Mary Ann & Ed Krommer, Jr.
859-466-2731

Richard A. Durst
Hi Don,
I can understand your quandary, but I believe the Friendship list is a useful and valuable mechanism for allowing owners to rent or sell their units. What is the option? If we list our units with the EN rental/sales office, I’m sure the overall cost of renting the units will produce a significant increase in the rental prices since we now have middlemen taking their cuts to the detriment of the Friendship list members. Also, how well does the EN office actually do in rentals? We would lose control of our properties when we turn the rentals over to them.

I can see how the EN would like to control this process since this will generate income. However, that income comes out of our pockets.

I’m not sure what you meant by, "The process I use can easily be provided, without charge, to the staff, if that would be helpful.”

As I’ve told you in the past, I very much appreciate your efforts on the behalf of the Friendship list owners. This is an efficient and very productive mechanism for allowing us tor rent our units.

I hope you will decide to continue the list…

Best regards,

Dick
Prof. Dr. Richard A. Durst
Dendorferstraße 6a
93096 Köfering
Germany

Ken Hunziker
I think the service is helpful

Carly Kleppe
If you're asking whether this email list is useful or not, yes it absolutely is.

Bradley Habermehl
Don:
I do not see a negative point about the services you are providing us owners.

I for one appreciate your efforts here. Communication among owners is a good thing and I appreciate you leading that effort.
Sincerely,

Brad Habermehl
Owner 3 weeks at Eagles Nest

Ron Cohen
You are providing a great service and thanks for your help.

Paul Schneeberger
Hi Don
Thanks for all you do with this.
Wks 16, 40, summer flex.

Edward Belcrest
Don, appreciate all you do!

Have been owners and renters for 24 years. Love Eagles Nest just like you and your Bride! Love the staff and guests. Keep up the good work. Will be down weeks 11,12 would love to play some pickle ball if you are down? Looking to extend my stay. Have week 14 if I can find someone looking to rent wk 13? Let me know if you know of anyone interested in renting their week 13. Thanks so much Ed Belcrest. 586-243-0575

Sam Okner
I think it was very helpful and beneficial in something that you continue to be used. Thank you for doing this.

Linda Fink
Hi Don: I want to thank you so much for the ownership list & website. It is a valuable communication tool for members who want to participate. You made that possible! You have dedicated time & effort to care about owners.

Gary & I bought our time shares in 1992 along with one of our friends & have been owners ever since. Gary passed away in 2009 but my children, grandchildren have loved coming to Eagle's Nest along with my brother who bought a week last year. From a personal standpoint, all families evolve & now it is difficult for them to come with work,school, college during January when we own. I have banked weeks with RCI so that they could come @ another time to no avail.

The future of timeshares may be in jeopardy. Eagles Nest had a time & place for many of us in our generation but I am not sure it is a viable option for our younger generations/families.

In closing, keep up the good work. We need you.
Linda

Fred Elsasser
Don, thank you so much for all your hard work! You must know we are all behind you and want the friendship list to be continued.
Sue and Fred

Barb Whittaker <8027@tds.net>
Hi Don: Lost computer access until today - but when I got it back ... WOW!!
After reading the overwhelmingly positive responses, not sure I can add much except to say:
** Your Friendship List is 100% needed + appreciated by ALL owners **
You are a very special person to do all you do for so many Nesters.
Barb Whittaker

Lynda Rizzo
Hi Don! Thanks to you I have just sold my weeks 7 and 8 in Unit 701 at Eagle’s Nest to the lady that you connected me with (Patsy Rust) who has been renting from me for the last several years. I so appreciate all your efforts over the years that helped me out immensely. Keep up your generous and good work. Wishing you the best.

Joe Horton
Again, thanks for all your hard work, greatly appreciated.
423-595-6538

Judith Bracken
Thank you for all your help! Judith

Hal Messacar
Don:
Thank you for keeping this list current and all your appreciated efforts.
Telephone No: 586/598-8850

Candice Verwey
Hi Don.
Keep up the great work. And remember you can call on me to help.
Another note....exactly what was hacked on your end? When I try to search in the list, my malware says it’s a dangerous site and blocks me from searching. I don’t want to override that without more knowledge of what you had hacked. Thanks.
Candy

Larry Hinman
Don I have discuss with many owners around EN owners and renters . There were no owners or renters who were not supportive of you and very appreciativel of the effort you put fourth . We all support you. Ignore the minority . We appreciate everything you do. You really should run for the board. In my opinion there is no conflict.

Ben Daud
Don, the reason for this late reply is we were overseas. Please don’t discontinue what you are doing. It’s a great service to the Members. If you don’t do it, people will simply go to Redweek and other such sites and Eagles Nest won’t necessarily benefit. The 35% fee Hilton charges is the real problem and at the very least they need to bring it down to some reasonable amount.

Kartra Kohl
We appreciate all you do. Really helped us this year (2018) renting weeks 3&4.
Thank you
Kartra and Glenn Kohl

Margie Stafford
Don,
I, Margie Stafford-Franklin & Bill Franklin, fully support you on your efforts regarding Eagles Nest. Please continue with your work and let me know if there is any thing I can do to assist you. I am a licensed Realtor in the state of Missouri and have Fractional Share listings that are on the Realtor.com web site and other web sites.

I did ask at the Owners Meeting, if the salespeople were members of the local MLS...Mona was not sure. I ask where and how the present properties the salespeople had For Sale were being advertised? The reply was..."to our present owners, walk-ins and signs out front...and I am not sure where else." I attended the meeting late (as I was faxing a real estate contract) so I didn't get the very beginning of the discussion.

At one time you gave instructions on how to access the Collier County records to find the owners of Units, at Eagles Nest. If you still have those instructions, could you please send those to me? I would like to check out a few things that are of interest to me. Florida records are a little different than Missouri!

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

P.S. Keep up the good work!

Karen B. Manor
Don,
A belated reply to your email. I have been at Eagles Nest for two weeks and have been busy with family and friends. Most have headed back north, and I am still here with some relaxing time to catch up on correspondence.

First, THANK YOU for your many years of dedication to help keep Eagles’ Nest owners connected. You embody the spirit of the owners who truly care for this special place. My parents have owned for 30 years, and my husband and I for 15. I totally support what you are doing and the others in my family do too. Why not give owners an opportunity to rent directly to other owners and their friends/family? Of course, management would want people to rent through the front desk and increase their revenue. (I am assuming this goes to Hilton, but not certain.) Based on your last email, did the Board supporting your continuation of the friendship list?

We own a ski condo at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. Owners also communicate among one another to rent out their units and avoid the 45% commission charged by the resort. We also rent via VRBO and AirB&B.

With appreciation, Karen Manor

Jennifer Schlagenhaft
HI Don, we successfully rented our #8. Please remove our listing. Thank you very much. This was a wonderful experience.

What a great service to offer. We will most likely use it again,
Jenny

Sean Mc Intyre

Thank you for all you do. I was able to speak with an owner and get the week I wanted.

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Hi, dmn (been a while since I typed that),

It will be next week or the week after, though. I am tied up in editing and designing an 80th anniversary publication for the Hoosier State Press Association — you remember it — and I have until the weekend to finish a 64-page tab. I have 20 pages finished right now, so that tells you what I will be doing with my hours away from my day job this week and weekend. I have been so busy with stuff that I must admit that I have not even looked at the links you sent. I will, however, before we meet by phone and will share them with the group.

And while I have your eyes, Don, let me say that I never appreciated how good Nixon Newspapers was and how good you were as a publisher until some years after I was gone. My days in Wabash, as I look back with white hair, were the best of my career. Yes, I was in some ways a bigger dog in Terre Haute at the papers here, but it never was as much fun, it was never as good of a culture, it was never as positive a place as was Wabash. When I think about a paper being connected with its community, I think of Wabash in those days when NNI was in charge. I really felt that we in the PD newsroom — and the PD in every department -- got to know the community and appreciate it, even though we had a changing cast of characters.

I also know now, which I didn’t know then, how much you let us, encouraged us to effectively experiment. Take the Saturday tab for instance. You gave us a toy and let us play with it. That was gutsy, given that we were all pretty much 20-something snots.

I also recall what I call big ideas that you and Ray foisted upon us — the Sunday paper covering the ceremony of the Wabash light, Ray and Harold’s trip to the Jimmy Carter White House, the Jane Pauley tab, the Bicentennial edition, the 1979 anniversary edition, the Ray Kroc tab. That proved to me that it did not take a major metro to do major metro kinds of projects. Hard work — damn straight! — but rewarding, educational and, after the pain ceased, points of pride.

For all of that and more memories whose brain cells have died, I thank you, first. I thank your late, great dad. And as I often have, I thank Ray, who I generally call or e-mail on Sept. 15, the day I started at the PD (1976).

I regret I was not more appreciative at the time and that I was often a problem in my behavior. If I could take back anything in my professional life, it would not be mistakes or bad news judgments, it would be bad behavior. It’s a wonder I wasn’t fired over and over and over. I deserved it too many times. Thank you for your support.

I still have, BTW, notes you sent me, usually written in blue grease pencil if I recall correctly, complimenting the newsroom on one thing or another. Those are still meaningful and will stay in my files as long as I live.

More than you wanted to know, dmn, but I never could write short!

Peace, love and rock-and-roll,

-- Merv

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