You're Not Going to Believe This . . . . - 01/31/08 01:13 PM
You're not going to believe this, but spring will be early this year. At least, here in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. Or at least in Nazareth, PA. I'm sure all of you are saying "Yeah, right. What did she have in her coffee this morning? This is the end of January and (20 comments)
Exercise Program for the Equestrian - 01/30/08 01:57 PM
Here's an exercise program for the equestrian that is guaranteed to give you a good workout, build your strength and muscles, and maybe even get you to lose weight in the process. It goes something like this: The first one is called "Catch Me If You Can". In this exercise, you carry the halter (8 comments)
This Is Why I Do What I Do - Selling Residential and Horse Properties - 01/30/08 08:24 AM
Many of you have been reading my posts and noticed that about half of them pertain to horses. I'm one of those "horse crazy" people and that is partly why I got into selling horse properties. Let me turn back the hands of time and tell you why and how I got (16 comments)
This mansion is the home of Michael Andretti, son of Mario Andretti, and is currently on the market. It is located on 10 acres overlooking the beautiful views of the Lehigh Valley. It includes a full size tennis court, USGA spec golf course, (18 comments)
Where the Heck is Nazareth, PA? - Nazareth, PA Relocation Package - 01/29/08 08:38 AM
"Nazareth, PA? Where the heck is Nazareth, PA?" I have heard this from a number of people from out of state. So, to help give you an idea, I will do my best to explain the area and give you a quick overview. Nazareth, PA is a nice, quiet, little town, located in (2 comments)
Love Horses? Come Out to the PA Horse World Expo! - 01/27/08 09:12 AM
Love horses? Want to see them and learn more about them? Then, the 6th Annual Pennsylvania Horse World Expo is an event you cannot miss. It will be held on February 21 - 24, 2008, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. It is open to the public and (10 comments)
1 - "There is something good about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." Winston Churchill 2 - "Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields 3 (28 comments)
Back to Nature - Jacobsburg State Park Near Nazareth, PA - Nazareth, PA Relocation Package - 01/25/08 01:34 PM
Jacobsburg State Park is located about 10 minutes outside of Nazareth, PA. It has about 1,168 acres and offers many recreational activities to satisfy anyone and everyone. Jacobsburg State Park has the Bushkill Creek and Sobers Run Creek running through the center of it. This offers fishing to those that enjoy catching (10 comments)
I'm Ready For My First Horse, But Wait . . . . . (Part 2) - 01/23/08 05:29 PM
In part 1, "I'm Ready for My First Horse, But Wait . . . .", I spoke about having financial commitment, dedicating time and learning about the horse before even considering getting one of your own. Now, what kind of horse is the right first horse?The best type of horse for (4 comments)
I'm Ready for My First Horse, But Wait . . . - 01/21/08 09:50 AM
Aaaahhhhhh! Horse ownership. It would be so great to own my very own horse and be able to ride whenever I want to. Just saddle up and go! First of all, owning a horse is more of a luxury these days. I'm sure you've heard jokes about how horses will eat (16 comments)
Martin Guitar is Celebrating 175 Years . . . - 01/18/08 01:35 PM
Nazareth, PA is home to C.F. Martin & Co., which is celebrating it's 175th Anniversary this year. It is the oldest surviving producer of guitars in the world and currently the largest manufacturer of acoustic guitars in the United States. The company is known for making some of the finest, quality instruments, and (21 comments)
Tips On Buying an Old Farmhouse - 01/17/08 02:42 PM
You have been out looking at many different homes, new and old, in the country. You drive up to yet another home. This one is out in the country with a few acres around it. This is an old farmhouse dating back to the 1800's and is surrounded by a few large (16 comments)
MeMe #3 For Me . . . . - 01/16/08 08:31 AM
I've been tagged for Meme #3 by Jamie of ERA 1st Choice Realty So, now I need to come up with 5 more things about myself that you don't know about me. Hmmmmm. Let me get my thinking cap on. Let's see now . . . . . OK, here we go. I tend (6 comments)
Horse Neglect On the Rise - 01/15/08 02:34 PM
All across the United States, the number of horses that are not properly cared for is on the rise. This is either because the owners will not or are unable to take care of them. Over the past decade, horse ownership has drastically increased in the US. According to the American (13 comments)
You Have Got To Be Kidding . . . - 01/15/08 07:21 AM
The local news station here in the Lehigh Valley, has a segment called "The Kid's Corner" and is televised daily on the evening news. Last night they had an unbelievable story.Would you believe children that are raised in newer homes are smarter than the ones raised in older homes? Now their (16 comments)
Is This a Scam? Everyone, Beware!! - 01/14/08 09:35 AM
I received an e-mail this morning from the IRS stating the I am due for a refund. The following is a copy of the e-mail: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the TreasuryAfter the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we havedetermined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund (14 comments)
Who Would You Feel More Comfortable With? - 01/14/08 08:02 AM
My husband and I went mattress shopping this past weekend. Boy, was that an experience!We went into many different stores: mattress stores, department stores, outlets, etc. You name it, we were probably there. What I noticed in every store were the types of sales people we came across.The one type of (22 comments)
Decisions, Decisions!!!!! - 01/14/08 07:33 AM
This past weekend, my husband and I were out shopping for a mattress. Our old one has hills and valleys in it, so it's time to get a new one. We visited many stores and tried many different types of mattresses.I never imagined that there were that many types of mattresses out (12 comments)
Kentucky Horse Park Receives Award - 01/11/08 01:43 PM
The Kentucky Horse Park, located in Lexington, KY, has just received the Special Eclipse Award, which is for promoting and showcasing horse breeds. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association made the announcement on January, 9, 2008.The Kentucky Horse Park was founded in 1978 and is the home of 53 breeds of horses. There (10 comments)
The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Show - 01/10/08 02:17 PM
Hey, all you antique buffs! A huge antique show will be happening here in the Lehigh Valley, PA. It will be held at the Merchants Square Mall in Allentown (The exact address is 1901 S. 12th St.) on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 10AM - 4PM and Sunday, February 3, 2008 (3 comments)
You Call This Inhabitable?? - 01/09/08 04:27 PM
My friend's daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren (a 3 year old and an infant) are moving from Ohio back to Pennsylvania. (The son-in-laws job is relocating to the area.) They were here visiting for a few days during Christmas and during that time they were out looking for a place. They decided to rent first (8 comments)
Designing a Horse Barn? Factors to Consider for Construction - 01/07/08 12:38 PM
You just moved into your new home and horse property. Before bringing your horses, you need to construct a barn. But, what do you need to consider before constructing one? What do you need to know? Factors to consider in choosing a site for a barn: - For economical reasons, it (4 comments)
92nd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show - 01/06/08 10:01 AM
Once again the beginning of the New Year brings Pennsylvania's annual Farm Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. It runs from January 5 - 12. It is an exciting event and has many agricultural exhibits, demonstrations, rodeo competitions, etc. and lots of good food. This is a huge educational, annual (6 comments)
Small, Yet Cozy and Warm Inside . . . - 01/03/08 08:19 AM
A while back I wrote a post "How Would You Like A Home Like This One" about the Native American teepee. I was able to get some photos of the interior of the teepee and want to share them with you. Take a look and see what you think of it. Here is (14 comments)