MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Spring is in the air and just in time for some springtime activities.
March 7-8th, from 10 am-3 pm, is the annual Coastal Home and Garden Show.
This popular event is held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City and features vendors and reps for resources to create a beautiful home and garden. Admission is $5 at the door.
March 11th from 8:30am-12pm explore the Coastal Habitats of the Rachel Carson preserve. Learn about our amazing geography, habitats and wildlife of the NC Coast on this guided tour.
Recommended for ages 12 and over. Under 18 requires an accompanying adult.
Admission is $22.50-25.00
Reservations are required by noon the day before the event. Call 252-5047758 for more information and to reserve your space.
The expedition will be led by a team member at the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.
The beloved and ever popular Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day festival will be held at Emerald Plantation. The official launch of spring is celebrated with all things green and a nod to the namesake Emerald Isle. Get your Irish spirit on and join the festivities on March 14 from 9am-6pm. Amusement rides, arts and craft vendors, food and beverages from many venues. Entertainment for all and a wonderful way to celebrate the new season.
Happy March! Stay well and hope to see you all real soon!
Have a great day,
Penny
When giving out your directory number for the gate, please remember to double-check that your number is correct as a lot of residents are receiving calls for other residents here and it’s not their responsibility to let them in.
Also, a friendly reminder that it’s your responsibility to keep your updated golf cart insurance information up to date with the office!
As always, I am available in the office Mon – Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 12pm. Should I have to step out for some reason, I will have the phone with me. If there is no answer, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. You may also email me 24 hours a day at bogue@cobblestoneassets.com. In the event of an emergency, I can be reached at 910-650-3195. If I do not answer, please leave a message.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s life is filled with legends that are just as colorful as the parades we see today. Here is a short story of the man behind the holiday:
The Shepherd and the Ship
Before he was a saint, Patrick was a 16-year-old boy named Maewyn Succat living in Roman Britain. His life changed in an instant when Irish pirates raided his village, kidnapped him, and sold him into slavery in Ireland. For six long years, he worked as a lonely shepherd on the Slemish Mountains, where he turned to prayer, sometimes over 100 times a day—to survive the isolation.
One night, Patrick heard a voice in a dream telling him, “Your ship is ready.” Taking a massive risk, he escaped and walked 200 miles to the coast, where he found a ship bound for Britain. He eventually made it home, but he couldn’t forget the people of Ireland. He had another vision of the Irish calling out to him: “We beg you, holy boy, to come and walk again among us”.
The Return and the Fire
Patrick spent years studying to be a priest and eventually returned to Ireland—this time by choice. One of his most famous “showdowns” happened on the Hill of Slane. It was a day when the High King had forbidden any fires to be lit until a sacred pagan bonfire was started. Patrick, in a bold move, lit his own massive Easter fire first. When the king’s druids couldn’t put it out, they warned the king that if the flame wasn’t extinguished, it would burn in Ireland forever.
The king was so impressed by Patrick’s courage and eloquence that instead of punishing him, he gave him permission to continue his mission.
interesting St Patty facts
St. Patrick’s Day is full of surprising history and myths. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the man and the holiday: The Man Behind the Myth
• He wasn't Irish: St. Patrick was actually born in Roman Britain (likely Wales or Scotland).
• His real name wasn't Patrick: He was born Maewyn Succat. He changed his name to Patricius (meaning "father figure") after becoming a priest.
• He was a slave: At age 16, he was kidnapped by Irish pirates and forced to work as a shepherd in Ireland for six years before escaping back home.
• Never officially canonized: Because he lived in the 5th century, before the formal Church canonization process existed, he is a saint by popular acclaim rather than official decree.
• Snakes never existed in Ireland: The legend of Patrick driving snakes into the sea is likely a metaphor for driving out paganism. Scientific evidence shows Ireland has been snake-free since the Ice Age.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THESE BIRTHDAYS FROM FEBRUARY!
Happy belated birthday to you and we hope your birthday was as special as you are!
Owen J. 2/3
Melissa D. 2/3
Steve M. 2/3
Ken M. 2/4
Scott B. 2/9
Celia B. 2/12
Vickie M. 2/13
Keith O. 2/14
Matt S. 2/14
Carol P. 2/17
Halle S. 2/17
Kolby H. 2/19
The winner of the $50 Birthday Gift card is Sam A.!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
We celebrate your special day, and hope that you have a very happy birthday!
Beth T. 3/1
Cecil H. 3/3
Kevin P. 3/3
Manny P. 3/6
Madison G. 3/9
Colton B. 3/11
Cathy P. 3/13
Jen S. 3/14
Deanna K. 3/17
Sam A. 2/19
Susan W. 2/21
Matthew H. 2/23
Anthony U. 2/26
Kim C. 2/27
Dottie G. 3/19
Mike S. 3/23
Micah R. 3/25
Mitzi B. 3/25
Herb R. 3/26
Linda L. 3/26
Jan C. 3/31
Winner of our February Ladies Luncheon $50 Gift Card is Karen L. And winner of our BSR sweatshirt is Kim R. Congratulations!
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
We hope you have a wonderful celebration of your love!
Vickie & Steve M. 3/13
MaryBeth & Patrick C. 3/21
Peggy & Marty F. 3/27
The Winner of our $50 Anniversary Gift Card is MaryBeth & Patrick C. 3/21
A huge thank you to those of you that sent in your birthdays and anniversaries to us. Please make sure you send us your birthday and anniversary dates if YOU would like to be entered in the $50 gift card drawing during the month of your special day! Please email your special dates to: bogue@cobblestoneassets.com ** Please, if you have not given me permission or if I have left out your special day during any month, please make sure to bring it to my attention so I can correct this.
MONTHLY EVENTS
• Every Wednesday at 1pm at the office is game day.
• First Wednesday of the month at 9am is Coffee/muffins or doughnuts at the office.
• Every Thursday at 6pm at the office is poker night.
• First Friday of the month is our Ladies’ Luncheon that varies from different restaurants, and I post the information and send out via email.
SCAM ALERTS- Never provide your personal information or bank account information to someone you don’t know or to anyone that calls you on the phone. The scammer pretends to be a friend or family member in an emergency and asks you to send money right away and not tell anyone. Immediately Hang up and call them on a number you know is theirs.
Scammers also initiate contact by displaying fake error messages on websites you visit, possibly displaying support numbers and enticing you to call. Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers use scary tactics to trick you into unnecessary technical support services to supposedly fix your device or software problems that don’t exist. At best, the scammers are trying to get you to pay them to fix a nonexistent problem with your device or software. At worst their trying to steal your personal information; and if you allow them to remote into your computer to perform this “fix “they will often install malware, ransomware or other unwanted programs that can steal your information or damage your data or device.
Please be very cautious with any and all calls you receive, especially this time of year!
COMMUNITY UPDATES
CLOTHES IN WASHER/DRYER
Please a reminder: DO NOT leave your clothes in the wash or dryer for more than 10 mins after the cycle has ended. If you do your clothes will be in the office and you will lose your laundry facility privileges.
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR WASHERS AND DRYERS AND ALSO OF YOUR NEIGHBOR THAT MAY HAVE ALLERGIES TO PETS AND SHAKE YOUR CLOTHING/BEDDING BEFORE GOING IN THE WASH HOUSE!
GUEST PETS
Reminder: No guests are permitted to bring pets into our community. You must be a lease holder to have a pet here at BSR.
BOAT TRAILERS
Please remember no parking of boat trailers out front as we have existing septic tanks that have not yet been located along with other underground infrastructure.
**NEW** EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
For any home improvement or changes on the exterior of your home or lot, we now have an application that needs to be completed and approved PRIOR to beginning work. Applications are available in the office and can be picked up Mon-Thursday 9:00 – 5:00, Fri 9:00 -12:00pm
CONTRACTORS INSURANCE
All contractors coming into the community are required to have $500,000.00 insurance.
DUMPSTERS
Please remember that our trash dumpsters are for household trash only. If you are caught throwing anything other than household trash in them, you will be fined $250.00
GOLF CARTS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Golf carts must procure $300,000 of liability insurance must have Bogue Sound RV Owner LLC as an additional Lessor on the policy. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure we have a CURRENT copy of your golf cart insurance policy. Your golf cart may NOT be used until a copy of your current insurance has been submitted to management. Golf cart insurance must be kept up to date or tenants will be told to park their golf card until management has an updated copy of your policy.
EXTENDED GUEST STAYS
Please know that we take the safety of our residents and your guests very seriously. As an added security for our residents, guests staying longer than 7 days will need to complete a criminal history check. The paperwork is available in our office and can be picked up Monday through Friday.
PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WITH VEHICLES TAILGATING BEHIND YOU WHEN ENTERING OUR COMMUNITY!
March Trivia
1. What holiday is celebrated on March 17 each year?
2. What famous physicist was born on March 14, 1879?
3. What does the spring equinox mark?
4. What flower is commonly associated with the month of March?
5. What board game, first sold in the 1930s, involves buying properties and collecting rent?
6. What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
7. What popular TV game show debuted in 1975 and features contestants spinning a wheel?
8. Which U.S. coin features Thomas Jefferson?
9. What herb is traditionally linked with good luck and St. Patrick’s Day?
10. What classic movie includes the line, “Here’s looking at you, kid”?
11. What is the largest ocean on Earth?
12. What children’s character loves honey and lives in the Hundred Acre Wood?
13. What musical instrument has 88 keys?
14. What phrase means something is very easy, often used in cooking?
WE SELL HOME FASTER & FOR MORE MONEY!
• Our office is the first stop for buyers who want to learn more about your homes. There is a steady stream of potential buyers coming into our office.
• We will provide consultation for you regarding how to prepare your home for sale.
• Our team will ensure your home is fully marketed and highly visible on all top websites.
• When a potential buyer has questions about our community, we know the answers.
• We match buyers to the home that best meets their individual needs.
• We handle everything including touring potential buyers, contract negotiations, and title work. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERYTHING WE DO.
