We never know what is happening at Gateway and have to keep on guessing. The day finally came when they were breaking up the cement around the dumpster in front of building D and we thought finally they were going to fix the flood that happens every time it rains around the dumpster.


As they were working on it we all started coming up with what it could be to glamorize the place. Could it be a kid's sandbox? Okay, we don't have kids here except visiting great-grandchildren--let's face it most grandchildren of the folks who live here are already adults! Maybe a mini dog park? Hey, an aquarium? You think that is silly how about the suggestion of a jacuzzi? When the trucks came in we could imagine a water slide for the old folks but that was not to be.


For almost 2 weeks the residents watched the slow process of what it was to be until we finally decided maybe they were taking care of the problem since day one that was the original idea, not having a swimming pool around the dumpster when it rains. When it was finished (is it finished? Are they going to leave it open like that?) we wondered how that was going to solve the water problem as the dumpster has been raised up but the water will still run down around it and be stagnant making it difficult to get to the dumpster doors, having water up to our ankles and attracting mosquitos. Now we are waiting for the next rainfall to see the results!


By the way between pictures 2 and 8 can you guess who is the mascot of Building D?