North Atlantic Palms, Thimble Islands, Branford, Connecticut © 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Mos
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08/30/2009
The Thimble Islands of Branford, Connecticut were first discovered in 1614 by Adrian Block, who also discovered Block Island. There are 25 islands, now all privately owned. Some have fresh water from the mainland, they generate their own electricity with generators and solar panels, they are all
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08/28/2009
Two AR passengers set sail that day for a three hour tour, a three hour tour. Ok, so it is really about a one hour tour, sometimes you take a bit of artistic license. My broker told everyone at the office yesterday that I was going out with Gilligan for a three hour tour today. Lets hope MY tour
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08/27/2009
31 Bonnybrook Drive, New Milford, CT. Go Green, Go Clean and Save Green $$! Looking for an affordable new home that will save you money every month? Look no further. 31 Bonnybrook Drive in New Milford, CT is a Certified Green Building, and is a Silver Level Green Home according to NAHB, the Na
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08/26/2009
The Bridgewater Country Fair, Bridgewater Connecticut is a great agricultural fair. Although we have had 2 days of rain, mud up to their eyeballs over there, the fair was great fun. I went for a few hours today and took pictures. I wanted to see the oxen pull as I know some of the contestants! Th
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08/23/2009
The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT - Part 5 - The Realtor® In the series this far we have learned about putting together a winning team for your home purchase. The professional lender, the inspectors, the real estate attorney, and this series we will look at findi
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08/21/2009
Bridle Road, New Milford, CT - Merryall Ridge Gate Set in the scenic Merryall section of New Milford, CT, Bridle Road, Merryall Ridge Gate, is a beautiful, well established subdivision. Bridle Road is a culdesac, a wide tree lined street with homes set gracefully on generous sized lots. Many of t
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08/21/2009
Candlewood Lake, Connecticut - Realtors® enjoying an afternoon at Candlewood Lake! For Realtors® in New Milford, CT, Thursday is the day we look at homes for sale. There are 2 ways we do this, first is called Caravan, next is a Broker Open House. At Caravan we meet at the train station at 9:00 am
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08/20/2009
The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT, The Real Estate Attorney (Part 4) We have discussed the professional lender, the home and septic inspectors, and now, another key player in our winning real estate team is the real estate attorney. Connecticut is what is referred
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08/19/2009
Woodstock Revisited, 40 years later... and someone is still driving the bus... I saw this VW bus parked behind our office today and just had to shoot some photos. It is very timely considering we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. What a great thing. I would LOVE to have this bus.
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08/18/2009
