ginger wilcox: Bob Stewart gave me the finger!! - 02/13/08 02:26 PM
Yes, you read that right- Bob Stewart, AR Community Builder gave me the finger and I loved every minute of it!
I had the privilege of meeting both Bob and Jonathan Washburn tonight, along with a number of fellow California rainers including Mary Pope Handy, Janet Guilbault, Mike Mueller,Brad Andersohn, Dionne … (67 comments)
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ginger wilcox: See Fabulous Marin Kitchens at Belvedere Kitchen Tour - 01/30/08 08:45 AM
I am a sucker for a home tour, probably because I have chaired one. I always look forward to the Belvedere-Tiburon Kitchen Tour every February and it is almost here again! This year, six kitchens are featured on the tour. I have never stopped and stayed for the lunch at … (8 comments)
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ginger wilcox: My most transparent post EVER.. - 01/27/08 09:57 PM
This is so highly personal, I am surprised that I am sharing it...I will tell you why....
Six months ago, I took my six year old daughter to the movies. I was feeling pretty lousy before we went, having breathing difficulties- a serious asthma attack underway. I was armed with my inhaler … (55 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Fun for families- Jack and the Beanstalk - 01/20/08 11:35 AM
Yesterday I took the family to see Jack and the Beanstalk in San Francisco. The play is put on by the Children's Theatre Association of San Francisco (CTA).
The classic fairytale is delightful for young children, who are encouraged to clap, and express their delight in the performance. Even my youngest stayed in … (4 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Marin County a Great Investment! - 01/19/08 10:52 AM
When evaluating real estate (or any investment for that matter), people often make the mistake of looking at it in a short term perspective. For most people who own Marin real estate, it often a long term investment. The chart below details the average Marin County home sales price in 2007, … (3 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Marin County Year End Home Sales- 2007 - 01/19/08 10:23 AM
Here are some new sales charts comparing Marin County real estate in 2007 through 2004. The number of Marin County homes sold in 2007 has continued to decline each year since 2004. Despite the number of Marin homes sold going down, both the median and the average sales price of Marin … (0 comments)
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ginger wilcox: This isn't the Little League... - 01/15/08 11:32 AM
When I tell people I volunteer with the Junior League, they either think the Junior League is a kids baseball team or have this impression of a snobby group of society women who wear pearls and drink tea. Books like The Devil in the Junior League haven't done much to help … (12 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Trader Joes Coming to Larkspur? - 01/14/08 10:46 PM
This just in... the Marin IJ reported late this afternoon that Trader Joes is planning to add a third Marin location. According to the IJ, Trader Joes is set to take over a 10,000 square foot spot at Cost Plus Plaza, just off the 101 freeway at Lucky Drive in Larkspur … (4 comments)
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ginger wilcox: The fog setting over the hills of Marin - 01/13/08 09:51 AM
One of the benefits of living north of Corte Madera in places like Kentfield & Greenbrae is warmer temperatures. Greenbrae can easily be ten degrees warmer than parts of Mill Valley on a foggy day.
The other benefit? Being able to see the fog nestled in the hills and valleys while … (10 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Budget Cuts for Marin and California Public Schools - 01/13/08 09:22 AM
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger proposed a budget on Thursday that would cut nearly 10 percent of the funding for public education. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the budget would cut nearly $4 billion dollars from public education and would suspend Proposition 98 which requires a minimum funding level for schools.
State … (1 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Kentfield & Greenbrae- Protect your property values! - 01/11/08 08:50 AM
To Kentfield & Greenbrae Residents: protect your property values and support the local schools- vote YES on Measure A. Why? Our schools depend on Measure A. Approximately 25% of the funding for Bacich and Kent comes from the existing parcel assessment (about $2.6 Million a year). If Measure A does not … (4 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Life lessons from a Crash - 01/09/08 12:48 PM
Yesterday, I crashed my blog, BlogBytheBay.com. (For all you non-techies, don't let the initial tech talk roll your eyes back in your head, this is a good lesson for everyone!) It all started on Sunday, when I tried to upgrade my Wordpress. Some strange stuff happened, and my web host, GoDaddy, … (34 comments)
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ginger wilcox: The Best Burger in Marin - 01/08/08 02:48 PM
Looking for a good burger in Marin? An exceptional martini? A delicious Ahi tuna nicoise salad?
Buckeye Roadhouse is the place to go. Described as "a beautiful, cozy, Aspen lodge-like dining room, complete with fireplace," "The Buckeye" is tops. It is probably one of my all time favorite restaurants. Located just … (4 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Belvedere Home Sales, December 2007 - 01/08/08 11:52 AM
Belvedere had four home sales in December 2007, as compared to only one Belvedere home in December 2006, and three Belvedere homes in December 2005.
Marin County Real Estate Home Sales report pulled from BAREIS MLS.
All content copyright © 2007- Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor. Visit Ginger's blog for more … (2 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Marin Real Estate Predictions for 2008 - 01/05/08 10:11 PM
Here are my predictions for Marin Real Estate in 2008:
Throughout Marin county, sales volume will pick up substantially in the spring. Both buyers and sellers waiting for the shakeout of the mortgage industry will jump back in to the action.Sellers in most southern and central Marin cities will be in … (4 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Bodega Bay PART DEUX - 01/05/08 02:16 PM
Bodega Bay and anywhere along the Northern California coast in January is COLD. BRRR. Don’t picture warm sunny beaches, think mufflers and parkas. Bodega is very windy. It clearly is a normal occurrence because kite shops abound in this tiny town. (as does salt water taffy!)
Despite the cold weather, … (8 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Whale's Migrating past Marin, Northern Cal - 01/04/08 08:05 PM
It is prime whale watching season in Northern California. One of the most popular places to look for whales in Marin County is at the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse. Because of heavy traffic, Sir Francis Drake Blvd is closed to private vehicles at the South Beach Junction until mid-April. A winter shuttle … (5 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Bodega Bay is for THE BIRDS - 01/04/08 06:41 PM
Bodega Bay is a short trip away from Marin County. Only about an hour’s drive, you feel like you are in a different world. To get to Bodega Bay, you head north on Highway 1 and cut over through Petaluma. Within a short time, you are surrounded by rolling hills, farms … (1 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Marin County Slammed With Severe Storm - 01/04/08 03:22 PM
A severe winter storm has slammed through Marin County and the Bay Area. Hurricane force winds have caused power outages and downed trees throughout the county. 285,000 people are without power around the Bay Area. Marin's main roadway, Highway 101 is closed in both directions for the rest of the day. … (7 comments)
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ginger wilcox: Ice Skate in Marin - 12/31/07 08:16 AM
Want to take a twirl on the ice? Normally, Marin residents have to drive to San Francisco or Santa Rosa for a spin. For one weekend only, you can ice skate in Fairfax. The Fairfax Pavilion will become an ice skating rink this weekend.
What: Ice Skating in Marin!When: Saturday, January … (9 comments)
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