dorie dillard realtor: Tech Support Monday 4-9-12 - 04/09/12 03:13 AM
Tech Support MondayIt’s Monday after Easter and all the eggs have been found and chicks and jelly beans consumed! You’re waiting for the first cup of coffee brewing so I thought I’d provide you with a little levity to start your week! Customer: I’m trying to connect to the Internet with your CD, but it just doesn’t work. What am I doing wrong? Tech support: Ok, You’ve got the CD in the CD drive, right? Customer: Yeah…. Tech support: What kind of computer are you using? Customer: Computer?? Oh no, I haven’t got a computer. It’s in the CD player and … (17 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 04/03/12 11:20 AM
NW Austin ~ JUST LISTED ~ 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.10609icarus.com This 2 story brick at 10609 Icarus Ct. Austin, TX 78726 nestled on a quiet interior cul-de-sac lot near the park offers an enviable front porch elevation. The downstairs working office with glass double French doors is the perfect place for a conference call. The open floor plan with 2 story vaulted ceiling in the family room will make gatherings with friends and family a special event. A wall of windows in the family room overlooking the park-like backyard gives you a true … (10 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Tech Support Monday 4-2-12 - 04/02/12 03:35 AM
Tech Support Monday It’s Monday morning again and I’m sure you are groping for your first cup of coffee. It's fun to ease into Monday morning with a little levity to start the week! Here is something to hopefully bring a smile to your lips: Ten reasons you know you are living in 2012:1. You accidently enter your password on the microwave.2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years.3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach a family of 3.4. You email the person who works at the desk in front of you.5. Your reason for … (25 comments)
It's Friday again and time to make plans to eat out. If you're looking for something trendy and centrally located then you must visit the Domain. Whole Foods is under construction at the Domain with a fantastic new store. There is plenty of shopping in an environment we in Texas love...not in a mall!The restaurants are plentiful so this week I'm suggesting eating out at the Domain:1. URBAN AT THE DOMAIN. Housed in the new Weston is where you will find this contemporary new hot spot featuring American favorites with an urban twist. Inside and outside … (15 comments)
I had the pleasure to represent both the seller and the buyer on this charming traditional 2 story brick located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Canyon Creek. Gene actually sold the home to our sellers back in 1994. They have raised their family and are looking to smart size to a smaller home. The buyers are renting in the community and contacted me to help them find a home. The … (6 comments)
The Austin Art Museum is currently presenting Art of the Green. Mary Poppins will be featured at the Bass Concert Hall or you can check out the Lone Star Crawfish Festival featuring “Robert Earl Ray” at Stubbs Bar-B-Q! Carol Burnett will be bringing us “Laughter & Reflection” at the Long Center. Toy Story 3 will bring “Disney On Ice” at the Cedar Park Center. Eddie Vedder will also be … (16 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Pssst....Have You Heard? The Easter Bunny will be in NW Austin at Trail Head Park in Canyon Creek! - 03/26/12 06:12 PM
Pssst.... Have you Heard? The Easter Bunny will be in NW Austin at Trail Head Park in Canyon Creek!When: Saturday morning at 10am sharp on March 31st.The annual Canyon Creek Easter Egg Hunt lead by Teryl Booth and her band of volunteers will have thousands of eggs spread over the park area. There are three groups so kiddies bring your Easter baskets and be ready to listen for when you are free to make a run to gather those eggs. There is a method to the madness!Of course, Gene and I will be there with the Easter Bunny to take the kiddos … (7 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Hot On Homes!! Austin ~ TV Debut ~ April 1, 2012 - 03/24/12 04:28 AM
Hot on Homes!! Austin~TV Debut ~ April 1, 2012~Hot on Homes! They are bringing the number one home television show to Austin and make their debut April 1st /Channel 24/ABC at 10:30 am – 11 am. Their goal of course is to earn your trust and make sure you bookmark them as your number One local new home resource!
Austin home shopping residents will be able to view their favorite builders and communities! As a prominent NW Austin Realtor I was honored to be asked to tape an episode out at Versante Canyon with Ashtonwoods Homes where you will find … (20 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: "Foodie" Fridays in Austin 3-23-12 - 03/23/12 09:42 AM
"Foodie" Fridays in Austin It's Friday and time to make plans to eat out. Spring is here and if you’re in the mood for something casual and want to be out at Lake Travis I’ve got several choices you might be interested in! Head out to the Oasis..one of Austin’s icons which if you haven’t been out lately to see the “new” look you’re in for a treat! After lightening struck our favorite lake haunt entrepreneur owner Beau Theriot has come back with a vengeance and created a spot like no other in Texas! The Oasis is dubbed the Sunset … (17 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: NW Austin, TX: JUST LISTED ~ 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek - 03/22/12 02:57 PM
NW Austin, TX: JUST LISTED ~ 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 ~ Canyon Creek www.9912lavera.com This stately 4 sides brick home at 9912 Lavera Dr. Austin, TX 78726 is nestled comfortably behind magnificent mature oaks on a quiet interior street. Entering the grand foyer you will be drawn to the soothing pallet of colors and gleaming wide plank distressed wood floors. Whether you choose to watch a favorite movie in the family room or spend time with the chef as dinner is prepared, the lifestyle triangle of this open floor plan … (10 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: The Wanderers in Saqqara, Egypt ~ 2010 - 03/22/12 04:28 AM
In 2010 we traveled with our traveling buddies, Gene’s brother and wife to Egypt. It was on our bucket list and I’m happy to say we went when we did as we would not be making that trek now. One of our memorable stops was Saqqara which is a very vast and ancient burial site. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser sometimes called the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base. We made our way through winding tunnels and narrow passages sometimes crawling so not to miss a thing! Catch a glimpse of … (13 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Save A Life ~ Push Hard - 03/20/12 03:55 AM
Save A Life ~ Push Hard The American Heart Association has prepared a hilarious video to help spread the message that CPR should focus only on chest compressions. According to new research breathing into the person’s mouth is no longer considered necessary. I for one had not heard of this but it is great information that everyone should be made aware. This is something all of us can do if put in the situation. Spread the word and help another stay alive by pushing hard!! Save a life! As always local events and messages are brought to you as a … (28 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Canyon Ceek Elementary Multicultural Fair ~ Friday, March 23, 2012 - 03/19/12 01:52 PM
You will not want to miss the Multicultural Fair (MCF) at Canyon Creek Elementary this year! Teryl Booth (the PTA chariman for this event) is reaching out and pulling out all the stops for quite an evening on Friday, March 23rd, 2012. Doors open at 5:30pm...dinner starts at 6pm. What a deal...admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for children. They will be serving cuisines from Mexico, Italy and India. From 6:30 to 8:00pm there will be performances on the main stage from cultures all over the world, including a fashion show! How cool is that?? Throughout the hallways, plan … (8 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: La Pasadita ~ BBQ Team at Rodeo Austin ~ BBQ Cook-Off ~ 2012 - 03/16/12 10:49 AM
The La Pasadita BBQ Team is celebrating 20 years of cooking at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo BBQ Cook-off (STFR)! We are proud sponsors of this annual shindig because they are more than a cooking team! Their goal like other teams is to garner sponsorships, throw a great party to inspire attendees to put tips in their jars, raise the most money and donate all the proceeds to the Star of Texas Scholarship Fund! They’ve grown into a charitable legacy rich with family and friends. From the beginning and still to this day they have been the top … (9 comments)
It's Friday and time to make plans to eat out. If it's a special occasion or you just feel like something a little more upscale or sophisticated then I'm going to suggest three excellent choices:
1.CONGRESS ~ http://congressaustin.com/congress/ We've had the pleasure of dining here several times and chef David Bull has captured the pallet of many Austinites. Five nights a week you can enjoy his famous three or seven course tasting menu presenting a refined interpretation of the very best and freshest ingredients obtainable.
2.UCHI ~ http://www.uchiaustin.com/uchiIf you … (18 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: The Austin Business Journal Honors Austin's Top Agents and Builders in 2012 - 03/15/12 05:06 AM
March 7th, 2012, the Austin Business Journal honored their award winners at a luncheon at the AT&T Education and Conference Center building located in downtown Austin. For 13 years they have honored Realtors® and builders for achievement in their field. There are many applications and the winners are revealed at their annual luncheon and now featured in their March 9th publication.The award bestowed on Realtors® is based on sales volume. They break out into categories:Agents with 1 license (Group 1)Agents with 2-3 licenses (Group 2)Agents with 4-7 licenses (Group 3)The Builder Awards are issued for:Best Custom BuilderBest Production BuilderBest Green … (27 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Half Pint Library Book Drive ~ Anderson Mill, Austin Texas - 03/14/12 04:30 AM
The founder of Half Price Books, Ken Gjemre says “Books should fill our lives, not our land.” To put their money where their mouth is for their 40th anniversary of buying and selling books, music and more they have made a commitment to give back by pledging to donate 1 million books in 2012! That’s an ambitious goal!A donation of a gently used or new book will foster opportunities for kids in your community. The Half Pint Library Book Drive that services our NW Austin location is the Anderson Mill store: www.hpb.com The drive runs through Saturday March 31st so … (14 comments)
I had the pleasure to represent a loving couple who purchased this home for the wife's parents while they were living. The time had come to dismantle a home with all her parents' cherished belongings. This charming single story brick is nestled on a quiet interior tree-lined street and will again be full of life creating memories for the young couple moving in.The seller … (5 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Only in Austin - 03/13/12 03:41 AM
Austin is use to making the national news...#1...#2...all kinds of accolades as Austin has been touted as the city who is successfully leading the pack in creating jobs and being the most affordable place to live. Austin has our share of characters and many like to uphold our slogan (some more closely to the vest than others) "Keep Austin Weird". We are known to embrace our "weirdness" and revel in what makes Austin different from other growing cities. We made the National news again when our Mayor, Lee Leffingwell, proclaimed March 8th, 2012 "Leslie Cochran Day" issuing an official proclamation calling … (30 comments)
dorie dillard realtor: Words to live by Part II - 03/11/12 04:32 AM
I don't know if it's just me but in this fast paced world we live in with instant communication and everyone expecting instant gratification we sometimes forget about the words we need to live by:
* The best vitamin for making friends...B1 * You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself. * If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished. * The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime. * It is never too late to become what you might have been. * Life is too short to wake up with regrets. … (34 comments)
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Tech Support MondayIt’s Monday after Easter and all the eggs have been found and chicks and jelly beans consumed! You’re waiting for the first cup of coffee brewing so I thought I’d provide you with a little levity to start your week!
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