May 15th kicks off Hurricane Season, 2023. After two years of relatively mild hurricane seasons, 2023 is forecasted to see above-average hurricane activity in the Pacific according to the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. Included in their forecasted 16-22 storms are 3-5…
On May 5th, Las Mañanitas saw some unusual, short-term renters: drivers and crews who were finishing the Mexican 1000 race, a five-day, off-road effort across the desert from Ensenada all the way to San Jose del Cabo. Click to enlarge…
A group of my college friends get together every year for a 3-day “boy’s weekend” in a tourist destination area. This year was in San Diego. Last year was in Palm Springs. Both times we rented houses perfect for parties — but in a highly RESIDENTIAL area. Here’s how Airbnb handled the issues (and some ideas for LM Owners?)
In our quest to secure a financially SOUND community, we have worked hard to improve infrastructure, complete major maintenance projects, ensure adequate insurance and reduce contingent liabilities. The sole remaining unanswered question is “are we RESERVING enough” for the significant expenses arising from an aging facility? The HOA has commissioned a comprehensive Reserves Study to answer that question.
The newly formed Social Committee announced last month that it was launching two Facebook groups. Their goal is to connect interested Owners with each other. Today, they announced: Hello fellow Las Mananitas Homeowners, We are April Serrins and Nina Barber. …
Some Units have internet access using the originally installed COPPER wires. Copper infrastructure is limited and throttles users to speeds slower than most people want. Other Units have FIBER OPTIC cables, which support much higher internet speeds. Recently, some Owners…
Here is a project that some neighbors might embrace to coordinate their purchases. The HOA is happy to support their efforts by creating a group email and assigning the Community Manager to coordinate with the Architectural Committee.
In furtherance of our mission “to secure a safe, SOUND, beautiful, comfortable community,” the Board asked financially sophisticated Owners to volunteer for a new Financial Advisory Committee to advise on various technical and financial issues. Ron Sharp, Andy Anderson and…
Owing to some recent Mexican legislation, Baja California Sur, has adopted STANDARD TIME year round. We no longer “leap ahead” one hour to Daylight Saving Time in the Spring, nor “fall back” in the Fall of the year. Baja California…
It’s no secret that pickleball is exploding in popularity in North America, and the use of the “tennis court” at Las Mañanitas for pickleball is no exception. About a month ago, our Community Managers modified the signup sheet to track…
Two recently arrived Owners — Nina Barber and April Serrins — are bringing decades of experience from Viva, a small condominium community on the beach about 300 meters east of us. They have agreed to lead a new “Social Committee,”…
The mission of Las Mañanitas HOA is to secure a safe, sound, beautiful, comfortable community. How exactly do we secure a financially sound organization? Healthy Homeowners. We have had no delinquent accounts (> 60 days) for the past two years…
Every day, as part of the Security Guard’s “rounds,” they check the levels of water in the cisterns AND the flow rate of water coming in from OOMSAPAS (at the Malecón). I’ve seen the flow rate when it is a…
The exchange rate has dropped to 18 Pesos to the Dollar — about 10% worse than the 20:1 when we created the Budget. Because most of our expenses are paid in Pesos, this is like getting hit with a 10% surcharge on every expense!
There are severe penalties for smoking in restaurants (even outdoors), beaches, parks, stadiums, theaters, hotels, schools, workplaces, busses and other places.
We will need to revise Rule 3 of the Administrator’s Rules. Basically, residents can ONLY smoke inside one’s Unit or car. NO SMOKING in common areas or even on the beach!
