Category Archives: I Love Indian Hammock

Why am I running for the 2025 IH BOD?

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From David Etzion Lot 246

I bought lot 246 in June 2017.
I did not pay much attention to the club documents and did not check or have any idea how the Club is operating.  
I built our new home in IH and moved Full-time in September 2018.

On December 15, 2019, during the club’s BOD meeting, the BOD stunned my wife Gloria and me, bringing Gloria to tears.  
Without following any procedures set up in the Club’s documents, without any notice or warning, the BOD announced that I had committed a violation, Issued a Fine on the spot, canceled my scheduled membership service for a second entrance, and disapproved a Building Application Packet that followed all requirements.

The following month was undeserved hell inflicted on my wife and me by the Club’s BOD. Hours of pleading, repleading, and arguing our case with the 2019 BOD led nowhere.

On January 19, 2020, the newly elected BOD reversed the ruling of the 2019 BOD, acknowledging that it was wrong and not in compliance with the Declaration of Restrictions or the By-Laws.

I realized the damage and abuse any BOD can bring to the property owner.

I made it my mission in IH to protect property owners from abuse by members of the board of directors.

In January 2020, I started a website, Indian Hammock Owners’ Voice, and a Facebook group, Indian Hammock Owners’ Rights.
For over four years, I have been a crusader against BOD violation of property owner rights.

I am fully transparent and say what I think. What I stand for is published on my website and the Facebook group page. Some members love it, and some hate it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

If elected to the board, my Goal will be to protect the property owners’ rights to sole responsibility and control over their 299 Lots.
We bought all of these lots from the club, and these 299 lots can only be restricted by Federal regulations, Florida State Regulations, Okeechobee Regulations, and the IH Declaration of Restrictions.

My second goal will be to promote ways for individuals to use their lots and for the Club to utilize common ground to increase sustainability in Indian Hammock.

My third goal is to convince the BOD members to follow “Live and Let Live,” not just say it. This golden rule governs everyone and requires a lot of tolerance.

I am not a Hunter; I don’t hunt or shoot birds, but I will support the hunter’s community in improving their facilities as long as they finance such improvements.
I regretfully don’t own a horse and don’t ride, but I will support the equestrian community in improving their facilities as long as they finance such improvements.
Members with conflicting interests must compromise on using and developing the Club’s common ground and facilities.

In short, MY AGENDA:
Property Owners’ rights
Sustainability
Live and Let Live

Respectfully
David Etzion
Lot 246

T Mobile Home Internet & Calyx Institute – MiFi M2000

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Speed test in Indian Hammock taken at the Lodge
Speed test at the Indian Hammock taken at the Office complex

I used the M2000 to test the internet speed in two locations in Indian Hammock

M2000 serve as a Hot Spot that can be used anywhere in the USA
This High-Speed Internet Service can be ordered online at:
https://calyxinstitute.org/membership/devices/mifi-m2000

This device is available at the Sustainer membership level.
The MiFi M2000 supports nearly all bands used by T-Mobile and Sprint and it utilizes the T-Mobile network.

For service at a fixed address in Indian Hammock, the T Mobile Home Internet can be ordered online https://www.t-mobile.com/isp/get-started

Alternative Internet Services

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I hope you find the following useful.

Calyx Institute provides high-speed internet using T Mobile Network.
You will not have an account with T Mobile as the service is via Calyx membership.

I joined Calyx Institute on 2021-02-09 and paid $500 for the first year.
I received the Alcatel Linkzone 2 on 2021-02-15.
I am now using it for my home internet and finding it a huge improvement to CenturyLink.

It is a true Unlimited, No speed Throttling service for a great price. I researched and could not find anything that came close price wise.

The T Mobile signal strength on my lot is excellent, and one can use the hotspot anywhere on T Mobile network. If you get a decent T Mobile signal, this can be a good solution until Starlink becomes available in Indian Hammock.

Starlink will provide much faster speeds, cost $99 per month, and it seems to be the ultimate solution for our Internet Issue in Indian Hammock.

I  got on Starlink’s waiting list yesterday and expect to get the kit sometime in 2021 or 2022. In their Order Confirmation, Starlink advised: ”Starlink will begin offering service in your area beginning mid to late 2021. Orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified via email prior to shipment, and you will be charged the remainder of your balance once your kit ships.“

David Etzion
Lot 246

Calyx Institute a Great Internet Alternative to Century Link.

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Calyx Institute is offering Unlimited 4G Internet using a special arrangement with T Mobile. One needs to join Calyx Institute at a Contributor level and pay $500 for the first year and after that $400 per year to get the Unlimited 4G Internet.

I spent the $500 and joined to test their service. On 2/16/2021, I got my Alcatel Linkzone 2 and started using it full time for my Internet connection.

I found the service to be superior to CenturyLink, with significant improvement in the Upload speed. I am getting better than 10 Mbps download and better than 3 Mbps upload. The Alcatel Linkzone 2 via Calyx Institute only operates on the 2.4GHZ and provides a real Unlimited  Internet without throttling down the speed.

I presume the speed may depend on the lot location; I use it on Lot 246 and get the maximum three dots signal strength. I placed the Alcatel Linkzone 2 in my living room and have no problem getting good coverage all over my home.

One can connect up to 16 users simultaneously to the Alcatel Linkzone 2.
All and all, I wish I knew earlier that such a service exists; for me, it is an excellent improvement, and I intend to use it until Starlink becomes available, hopefully in a year or two.

Thank you Tom Steinruck for pointing me in the right direction.

David Etzion
Lot 246

IH Owners’ communication channels.

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I love Indian Hammock, the best place to call home.

Over the past year, I opened four communication channels, starting with my website: IHMyHome.com More than 100 members are regularly visiting my site IHMyHome.com; you need a WordPress account to leave a comment.

The Nextdoor Neighborhood, Indian Hammock is growing with 80 users by now.
It is a great place to place your posting, share recommendations, create or join groups, etc.

The MeWe group Indian Hammock Hunt and Ridding Club is new; I started it in December 2020 as the best alternative to the abusive Facebook. MeWe established itself as the Anti Facebook, claiming: No Ads. No Spyware. No BS. Your information is Not For Sale.

I still keep the Facebook group Indian Hammock Owners’ Rights open for the convenience of more than 50 group members.

Anyone can choose a communication cannel he is comfortable using. 

1.        Website: Indian Hammock Owners’ Voice  IHMyHome.com

2.         Nextdoor Neighborhood: Indian Hammock
Group 1: live and let live – Defend Owner’s Rights in Indian Hammock.
Group 2: Allow Greater Sustainability in Indian Hammock

3.         MeWe Group: INDIAN HAMMOCK HUNT AND RIDING CLUB

4.         Facebook Group: Indian Hammock Owners’ Rights

live and let live
David Etzion

Lot 246

Nextdoor – Indian Hammock

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Please join your neighbors on Nextdoor:
https://nextdoor.com/invite/nkfzlbjsxlfxlztbkdpr

Nextdoor is a hyper local social networking service for neighborhoods. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in San Francisco, California. Nextdoor launched in the United States in October 2011, and is currently available in 11 countries. Users of Nextdoor are required to submit their real names and addresses (or street without the exact number) to the website; posts made to the website are available only to other Nextdoor members living in the same neighborhood.