Homestyle Cooking with Mary: Hubby's Seafood Chowder - 02/28/10 08:24 PM
Hubby is a great cook, but sometimes I just need to give him a reason to practice.  So this weekend while I was teaching I asked him to make his Famous Seafood Chowder.
Seafood Chowder
Choose three or four kinds of fish:  walleye, cod, shrimp, clams, salmon
One & half quarts whole milk
Potatoes
Scallions, chopped finely with green tops
One or two cans cream corn
Seasonings:  Worcheshire sauce, hot pepper sauce, old bay seasoning
Optional:  salt & pepper, butter
Directions:  
Poach fish in small amount of water; drain Peal potatoes; cube; cook; drain                                Chop scallions  
Scald milk & add … (15 comments)

"Ask Mary" Comes to Blogtalkradio - 02/27/10 06:54 PM
Thanks, Carra.  I am looking forward to being a guest on BlogTalkRadio. Carra has been so supportive of the ActiveRain community and willing to share her time and expertise.  I feel honored to join Carra on the Cosmic Cow Pie BlogTalkRadio on March 4th at 11:00 am EST (or 9:00 am MST)  If you would like to be a guest on Carra's show, contact her via e-mail or phone.

Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Carra Riley Inc.- Real Estate Consultant, Author, Speaker ):
"'Ask Mary' Comes to Blogtalkradio"
Are you someone who wants to learn new things every day?
Is it … (14 comments)

Have You Visited Charleston, South Carolina? - 02/27/10 06:13 AM
 
If you haven't visited Charleston, South Carolina, I suggest that you add it to your list of places to visit. Let me tempt you with a few of the many photos I took during a recent visit.
 
 
Even during the winter months flowers bloom in protected locations.  This camelia just seem to say come closer.
 
Can you imagime what fun it would be to be a guest in this Bed & Breakfast on the corner of Meeting and the Battery?
How would you like to arrive by horse & buggy?
 
So many historic mansions and … (18 comments)

What's New in Real Estate? - 02/26/10 03:59 PM
Having just read The Eight New Rules of Real Estate fby John Tuccillo for an upcoming class, I sat down to prepare a PowerPoint presentation.  However, I threw away most of my notes and wrote this outline.
The Basics Are Still the Basics                                  
The I-key Has Moved                       
Consumer Power      
Become an 'Info Analyst'      
Navigate the Tech Corridor             
Upgrade Your Social Skills    
Go Green     
Sell the Value of You         Rather than include detail under each heading I used the bullet points as discussion triggers.  What a great class!  Agents were more involved and willing to … (21 comments)

Dilemma: It's a Snow Day so What Do I DO? - 02/26/10 01:05 PM
The impending snow storm cancelled my meeting plans today. Wow, I have a whole day to fill.
Oh yes, I have a rather long "To Do" list. 
That is not the problem, but do I do something fun or get busy on The List?
Finish new class outline?  
Unbox & set up new projector?  
Create new distribution list  
Review tomorrow's class material  Well, I signed up for a Webinar with the ActiveRain Professor and my friend called to join her cross country skiing. 
 Oh, yes, What's for dinner? 
 
Originally I planned tonight as a leftover night, … (13 comments)

Homestyle Cooking with Mary: Marinated Steak & Veggies - 02/26/10 01:04 PM
A snowy forecast for Erie, PA and the entire east coast rearranged my day and gave me time to plan tonight's dinner rather than empty the refrigerator of the leftovers that have accumulated all week. (See Dilemma)
 
A quick review of the freezer found two fillets that
defrosted quickly. 
Let's slice a few onions, peppers and mushrooms. 
My favorite marinade has only two ingredients:
Low Sodium Teriyaki Sauce  Honey  Mix together then pour equal amount in two zip-lock baggies.  I used one baggie for the meat and another for the veggies.  (Marinading in a bag uses less sauce than a bowl.  Turn periodically if … (6 comments)

Canada --- Peace Brige --- USA - 02/22/10 10:15 AM
Canada -- Peace Bridge -- US
Miracle On Ice Review:  Not many rivalries are better known than the US-Canadian rivalry in the sport of hockey.  Our two countries share the longest unguarded border in the world, but we are bitter rivals on the ice.  For the last ten days the world has been following the Olympics games in Vancouver and the hype leading up to last night's face-off of the Canadian hockey team and the US hockey team almost compared to last month's Super Bowl.
 
Not wanting to miss a minute the Yonkers planned their dinner around the game.  Fortunately … (12 comments)

Homestyle Cooking with Mary: Hubby's Pot Roast - 02/21/10 05:11 PM
Hubby's Pot Roast
 
Nothing surpasses the smell and taste of pot roast, the ultimate comfort food and Hubby is the master chef for this meal. 
Start with an inexpensive cut of beef often called chuck roast.  For some reason the inexpensive cuts impart the best taste.  (Venison is also very tasty)  
Braise the meat at high heat with a little oil in Dutch oven  
Add low salt beef broth & several small onions  
Optional seasonings:  sea salt, pepper, Worchestershire sauce  
Roast in oven for two hours @ 325
Add carrots, potatoes and more small onions for last … (31 comments)

Visitor Center: Invitation or Deception - 02/21/10 06:27 AM
Visitor Center: Invitation or Deception
Following our usual pattern when visiting a new city my husband and I stopped at the Visitor Center just before lunch.  Our plan was to find get a city map and pinpoint the highlights of the city.
The young man who greeted us outside the Visitor Center asked if we wanted to tour a revonated building in the historic downtown district.  But we needed to hurry as the tour was beginning shortly. 
"After the tour you will receive a $50 certificate toward dinner at a restaurant of your choice and two tickets for Grayline tour of the city in … (17 comments)

Feng Shui for Infertility in New York NY...SEE the Results Feng Shui can Have to Help YOU Conceive: Meet Baby Rose! - 02/17/10 06:57 PM
Yes, there is hope for childless couple.  Read Carole's post about Baby Rose whose parents contacted Carole to perform Feng Shui consultation to aid their fertility.  It is a very touching story.  Thanks to Rose's parents for giving Carole permission to tell their story so other parents can benefit.

Via Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City):
Feng Shui for Infertility in New York NY....SEE the RESULTS Feng Shui can Have to Help YOU Conceive---Come Meet BABY ROSE!
There is nothing nicer than being a Feng Shui Consultant in New … (5 comments)

Join Me to Watch the Sunrise Over the Atlantic Ocean - 02/16/10 04:22 AM
Join me to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. 

 
 
I know it is earlier than most people prefer, but perhaps the pictures will entice you to get up early.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Let me share with you a few shots taken from our balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville, Florida.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Despite the brillant color in the sunrise we did not have rain until the third day which was also the warmest day.
Vacation in Review:  Traveling North through the Blizzard's Aftermath
A … (31 comments)

Charleston: City of Churches - 02/15/10 06:32 AM
Charleston:  A City of Churches 
 
Lured by the religious freedom offered in the colony, many Europeans settled in Charleston.  The churches they built attract  many tourists like my husband and I during our recent visit to Charleston, South Carolina. 
    So many beautiful churches of all demoninations   
 
 
 
 
Many churches had their own garden cemetary.  One church reserved the cemetary, Friends, for only native Charlestonians.  Even former Senator Calhoun whose wife was from Charleston and buried in the Friends Cemetary had to be buried across the street.
 
  
 
  Downtown Charleston is … (27 comments)

Traveling North Through the Aftermath of Blizzard - 02/12/10 03:24 PM
"DC,  Maryland--still digging out from second storm"  . . . "Don't travel"  . . .  "Stay put" . . .  "Stay another day"    Family & friends urgently warned us not to attempt driving home.
Our winter escape to the Atlantic Ocean lasted an extra day due to the east coast snow storm that buried Washington, DC, Maryland and New York.
 
 
2,700 round trip miles
Daily walks on the beach, beautiful sunrises & sunsets.
No alarm clocks

            Northern Florida beach>>>>>



 Nothing looked so good as the mailbox with our name on it.
 Wednesday we waited out the snow storm … (13 comments)

A Little Spirit Never Hurt Anyone, Right? - 02/11/10 05:05 AM
Where is the nation's oldest spirits establishment in continous operation?
 

THE TAVERN -- 1686
 
Hint:  Located south of the Mason-Dixon line, once called Tavern on the Bluff's, Harris's Tavern and Mrs. Coates Tavern by the Bay
 
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If you are planning to take Real Estate classes in Erie, PA check www.alankells.com
 
 
… (14 comments)

Thank You Carra Riley & Do You BlogTalkRadio? - 02/05/10 05:12 PM
Have you tuned into Carra Riley's Do You BlogTalkRadio to listen to
Michelle Francis' chat with Cara about Atlanta & Sandy Springs Real Estate?  I can attest to each of these ActiveRain member's willingness to assist you in any way.
Do yourself a favor and listen.  If you want to be a guest on Carra's show just let her know.

Have you tried anything new today?
 
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty, Atlanta & Sandy Springs GA
(404) 219-9760
Michelle@TimFrancisRealty.com
 
Have you tried anything new today?
 
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty, Atlanta & Sandy Springs GA
(404) 219-9760
Michelle@TimFrancisRealty.com
 
Via Michelle … (5 comments)

Agents: Do You Find Value in the Brokers' Tour? - 02/05/10 07:55 AM
Let's discuss the value of touring new listings.  Read the comments from around the country on
Lisa Schmitt's blog then post your opinion.  Lisa is a fairly new member of ActiveRain so please follow the link back to her blog to welcome her.

Via Lisa Schmitt (Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell):
Today was tour day in my office. A group of us braved the 25 degree temps and made the rounds. It just so happened that one of the homes was in the neighborhood of a new listing I'm soon taking, so I was happy to see it on the tour sheet.
During … (20 comments)

Are You Ready to Move from Survival to Thriving? - 02/04/10 04:52 PM
Are you ready for some  . . .  Real Estate fitness tips for thriving in today's Real Estate market?
I am sure that you can name names of agents who are barely surviving.  Some agents spend their entire careers just above the poverty level while others quickly rocket to the top no matter what type of market exists.  Which type describes you?
Even before I made mydecision to enter Real Estate I watched a friend, who became my role model, become a very successful agent in the early eighties.  Remember when interest rates were inching upward toward 18%. 
Her secret: hard … (27 comments)

Want a A Personalized, BRANDED Facebook Page? - 02/04/10 08:11 AM
Would you like your Facebook page to work for you?  Read this post by Debe Maxwell.  Then follow her link to view examples of great Facebook pages.
You won't be sorry.

Via Debe Maxwell, Realtor® - Charlotte NC MLS - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (Helen Adams Realty):
Okay, So I Just HAD to Have One--A Personalized, BRANDED Facebook Page!I always try to FAN my friends' business pages on Facebook--peer support is so important in our market and those who 'fan' me always put a smile on my face so, I like to pay it back!So, last week, I was zipping through my … (9 comments)

HUD incentives for Owner Occupants to come to an end as of 02-12-10. - 02/03/10 01:39 PM
Have you considered HUD repossed properties?  If yes, you need to read this post by Robert Brown. 
In the Erie are, please call me:  Mary Yonkers, Howard Hanna, 814.835.1200

Via Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com):
HUD incentives for Owner Occupants to come to an end as of 02-12-10.
  Here is an excerpt from an eFlyer I received. It says in part:   HUD Owner Occupant Incentives Expire 2/12/2010 Issue Date: 1/29/2010
Attention Selling Brokers and Agents: The following HUD Owner Occupant sales incentives will expire as of February 12, 2010:
1. FHA $100 Down … (3 comments)

 
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Mary Yonkers Erie/PA Real Estate

Erie, PA

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Howard Hanna/Alan Kells School of Real Estate

Address: 4248 West 12th Street, Erie, PA, 16505

Office Phone: (814) 833-1000

Cell Phone: (814) 881-7548

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