katy: Almost Wordless Wednesday - Aquarium Pictures
- 03/01/17 01:31 PM
Almost Wordless Wednesday - Aquarium PicturesEarlier this year we visited an aquarium and the below pictures were taken there. I really like the colors and the sea life. The ocean is a very complex life system without question.
If you or someone you know are looking for or are in need of a home in Grand Lakes, Katy, Sugar Land or Cypress TX area REALTOR® to help you with the purchase or sale or lease of a home please contact me as you will not be disappointed. I am positive if you interview me you will be very happy. I am a … (27 comments)
katy: Home Buyers/Sellers - Hire One Agent or Two?
- 10/28/16 05:30 AM
Home Buyers/Sellers - Hire One Agent or Two? It’s pretty common to be in the situation of needing to both sell your home and buy a new one at the same time. While that may sound and actually be stressful, you are never alone in the process when you use a REALTOR®. Some buyers may elect to use the same REALTOR® for both the selling and buying of homes. There is no “best” way or answer, but I do have some pluses and minuses to help you make a decision. Please take the time to read the article I posted the … (10 comments)
katy: CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow - October 22-23, 2016
- 10/20/16 05:43 AM
CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow - October 22-23, 2016 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will hold its 32nd annual Wings Over Houston Airshow on Saturday October 22 and 23 rd 2016 at Ellington Airport in Houston. This show is rated one of the best air shows in the US. This year will be a special treat as the World Famous US Navy Blue Angels will be the featured performers. There also will be F-35 and Pearl Harbor Remembrance. Plus the show will include numerous other attractions.
The gates open both days at 8 AM and close at 6 PM. However there will be … (13 comments)
Fort Bend County Library named Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch will host a talk titled “The World of Bats “ on Monday October 17, 2016 starting at 6 PM. This Branch library is located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear TX. If you take FM 1093 west from Highway 99 in Katy you will arrive in Fulshear TX . This about a 10 mile drive and will take you less than 20 minutes in non-rush hour traffic.
Certified Texas Master Naturalist, Kristine Rivers, will discuss in her talk various bats that live in the … (12 comments)
katy: Alert : Highway 99 - Katy/Cypress Harris County Sheriff Looking for Speeders
- 10/13/16 05:33 AM
Alert : Highway 99 - Katy/Cypress Harris County Sheriff Looking for Speeders Highway 99 which is a toll road has been recently heavily visited by Harris County Sheriff Officers sitting in the emergency lane running their supposed laser radar looking for speeders. I have seen their heavy presence for at least the last two weeks. These Officers for the most part are riding in pickup trucks and in the distance appear to be someone sitting in the emergency lane. These guys have been out in both the morning and afternoon rush hour. Drivers beware as in my opinion is they must be … (14 comments)
katy: New Scam - Missing Jury Duty
- 09/29/16 04:53 AM
New Scam - Missing Jury Duty I have heard about a new scam in the last few days making the rounds in the Houston and Katy areas. I thought it was important enough to tell folks what I know concerning this new (at least in this area) scam. I also understand a local lawyer actually fell for this nonsense.
The scam goes something like this : You get a phone call from someone who claims they are with the local county justice system. This person is very confrontational and states that you missed jury duty without an acceptable excuse. Due to … (15 comments)
katy: Houston Housing Market Might Avoid Most of Energy Market Decline
- 06/20/16 04:26 AM
Houston Housing Market Might Avoid Most of Energy Market Decline Last month prominent real estate economist Mark Dotzour told Houston Home Builders the energy markets slowdown will continue to be a negative force on the local Houston economy for the next two years but the housing market is most likely to hold as long as inventory levels remain as they are and have been in recent months. He stated “ It's amazing how resilient the housing market is in Houston”. Mark’s speech was given at the midyear 2016 economic forecast event held by the Greater Houston Builders Association.
Despite low energy prices … (10 comments)
katy: Happy Father’s Day 2016 from Katy TX
- 06/18/16 05:36 AM
Happy Father’s Day 2016 from Katy TX All Fathers, Grandpa’s and Great Grandpa’s, Step-Dads and especially Servicemen serving this great nation Happy Father's Day and I hope all of you have a truly fantastic day doing whatever it is that you want to do which hopefully equates to relaxing. Dads are usually very easy to please with gifts, cards, phone calls, spending time with dad or whatever. Some dad’s will want to spend the day relaxing in front of the tube watching sports like European Soccer Championship games, NBA Finals or the US Open or just straight chillin by doing … (18 comments)
katy: News Alert - HAR News Release of May 2016 Houston Real Estate Market
- 06/15/16 05:07 AM
News Alert - HAR News Release of May 2016 Houston Real Estate Market I think reading this Houston Association of Realtors news release concerning the May 2016 Houston Real Estate market ( link provided below) is important to all consumers and especially to both existing and potential home buyers and sellers. We have seen a substantial amount of pessimism being expressed by various groups concerning the Houston Market. The May market report paints a different picture in my opinion.
The Single-Family homes update section of this HAR report contains a break out by housing price point segment which is revealing. May Sales … (10 comments)
katy: Harris County TX Opens Suburban Passport Offices
- 05/24/16 04:49 AM
Harris County TX Opens Suburban Passport Offices Harris County TX District Clerk’s Office has continued to expand its quick and efficient Passport services by opening offices in suburban areas such as Katy, Clear Lake, Humble and Spring. This is excellent news for all of mentioned area residents as most folks are painfully aware of the long lines present at Passport Office(s) located in the Houston area accompanied by a of course very long wait times. District Clerk Chris Daniel recently made this announcement. Thank you Chris.
These satellite offices are as follows:
1. Katy area - Open on the third Wednesday of the … (10 comments)
katy: Happy Cinco de Mayo and Margarita Deals
- 05/05/16 05:19 AM
Happy Cinco de Mayo and Margarita Deals Cinco de Mayo or May 5th, or literally, "Fifth of May" is a celebration held on May 5 of any given year. This date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's very unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. In many parts of the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Day which is the most important national holiday in Mexico and is celebrated on September 16. The above info was obtained courtesy of Wikipedia.
West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is holding an its annual spring open house. This open house will be held on Saturday April 16 and Sunday April 17, 2016.
The doors will be open each day from 10 AM until 4 PM. My advice is to go early as this shows does draw a good sized crowd every year.
Enjoy a plane ride, View numerous aircraft and cars, take pictures and appreciate aircraft from World War II, Korea and today both on the ground and in the air. A … (13 comments)
katy: Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) Hosts Ranger Trek
- 04/07/16 05:21 AM
Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) Hosts Ranger TrekKaty Prairie Conservancy (KPC) will host a Ranger Trek : It’s a Spring Thing” on Saturday April 9, 2016 at their Indiangrass Preserve. The program starts at 9:00 AM and lasts until 10:30 AM. Join the KPC Rangers on a hike to see and explore the life of Spring prairie which will cover from migratory birds to Texas
Wildflowers. This event is free of charge but registration is
necessary. I wish I could attend but alas I am working at home.
Attendees are advised to wear walking shoes, bring gloves, wear layers of … (14 comments)
katy: We Will Pick You Up - Marketing Pitch by Big Rental Car Co.
- 04/04/16 05:30 AM
We Will Pick You Up - Marketing Pitch by Big Rental Car Co. A large rental car company uses the phrase “We will Pick you up” on TV ads, printed material, on their phone system, etc. This group uses this offer extensively as it tends to separate themselves from the competition. This assistance has value to most of us and it extends to taking you home when you drop off a car. Without question, it is an excellent marketing pitch. However, if you talk the talk you also have to walk the walks to coin a often used phrase.
My Saturday to do list here in Katy is way too long and certainly there is not enough time to tackle all the things which need to be addressed. The problem is there are too many priority items on my list. I know the drill all too well to set a list of priorities and then work off this revised list with highest prior being done first. We were away last weekend as we were in San Antonio and the list got longer.
This morning I have already tackled doing our friends … (21 comments)
Yoga I believe is practiced by and taught by many more women than men. I also believe Yoga has been stereotyped as a women’s health activity. However, this is all changing as many more men are both actively participating in Yoga and teaching Yoga. I think this trend will continue in the future as even professional men athletes have found Yoga provides them with a huge physical and mental benefit. I have seen several men in Katy practicing Yoga. How about you and Yoga?
A recent research study conducted by Pennsylvania's Perelman … (18 comments)
katy: Spring Plant Sale -Tomato and Pepper Plants plus Symposia held near Katy
- 03/03/16 04:35 AM
Spring Plant Sale -Tomato and Pepper Plants plus Symposia held near Katy Harris County Texas Master Gardeners Volunteers are holding a Spring plant sale on Saturday March 5, 2016 plus Symposia. This sale will include about 13 different types of tomato plants and about 16 different varieties of Peppers. Gosh I had no idea there were some many varied types of each plant.
The Master Gardeners organize plant sales as a joint educational and fund raising event.
The tomatoes and peppers have been picked as these plants are suited to our hot summer growing season.
katy: Holiday Decorations in Grand Lakes Katy TX
- 12/13/15 03:50 AM
Holiday Decorations in Grand Lakes Katy TX Our AR friend Debbie Laity created the second annual Holiday challenge for December being Show US your Home for the Holidays. I spent most of yesterday searching for Christmas tree ornaments and other decorations in our upstairs back bedroom here in Grand Lakes. This room needs some organization and finding all the decorations was a challenge of its own. Several trips up and down the stairs was made. Unfortunately my surgically repaired hip is hurting a lot when I climb stairs. This nonsense started about 6 weeks ago.
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Almost Wordless Wednesday - Aquarium PicturesEarlier this year we visited an aquarium and the below pictures were taken there. I really like the colors and the sea life. The ocean is a very complex life system without question.
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