Great Place to Eat in Waxhaw, NC...Rippington's ( Just South of Charlotte, NC) - 12/31/10 07:36 PM
A great place to visit and enjoy a great meal is Rippington's in Waxhaw, NC.  Waxhaw is just 12 miles south of Charlotte, NC.
Here is a little history about Waxhaw, NC.
 "Welcome to the official website of the Town of Waxhaw, NC...where small-town charm still exists!  As one of the oldest towns in Union County, Waxhaw takes its name from the Waxhaws, an Indian tribe that once inhabited the area.  Our close proximity to Charlotte allows us the much sought after balance of both small town charm and big city convenience.  Dating back to the 1770's, we strive daily to pay tribute to our rich … (4 comments)

There has not been a White Christmas in Charlotte, NC since 1947! - 12/27/10 01:19 PM
 
There has not been a white Christmas in Charlotte, NC since 1947.  Well, I am happy to say that this year, 2010 has changed that record.  It started to snow late Christmas day and this is what I awakened to yesterday.  Absolutely beautiful. 
This is my female Boxer, Lady Lilly (brindle) playing with a foster puppy, Napoleon.  They had a blast.  Her face made me laugh.  Enjoy!  www.BlueRidgeBoxerRescue.com
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Judith Parker, CRS, GRI
Keller Williams
jparker@kwcharlotte.com
                                   Enjoy and I hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas!
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Tomorrow.... the Best Gift that You can Give is Your Time! "To A Child...Love Is Spelled Time" - 12/24/10 10:31 PM
Tomorrow....the Best Gift that You can Give is Your Time! 
I found this video and read these words and thought it very appropriate for Christmas day.  With all of the hustle and bustle, shopping for gifts, decorating, preparing our menus, food shopping, gift wrapping, making cookies, preparing Christmas dinner and etc...it is so easy to miss the mot inportant thing.  Spending time and enjoying our loved ones.
This quote really made me think...
       "To the world you may be just one person...but to one person, you might just be the world."
                                                                                                              Mac Anderson and Lance Wubbels
Please watch … (12 comments)

Christmas Gift Suggestions to Live By!! - 12/19/10 06:55 PM
Christmas Gift Suggestions to Live By!  I received this today and thought I would share.  It is so simple yet so true. Enjoy!
 
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.  
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
~Oren Arnold  
 
                                                     www.CharlotteHomeInfo.com
Judith Parker, CRS, GRI
Keller Williams
jparker@kwcharlotte.com
… (6 comments)

Pay it Forward...Providing a Foster Home to a pup Over Christmas in Charlotte, NC - 12/17/10 10:43 PM
Pay it forward, providing a foster home to a pup over Christmas.
I volunteer for Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue.  Yesterday I was checking the e-mails from Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue.  They had just pulled a beautiful 7 month old Brindle boxer named Napoleon.  He had been dumped at a boarding facility due to his owners getting a divorce.  Napoleon needed a temporary foster home until December 27, 2010.  After a moments consideration I decided to agree to foster this fur-baby.  He is available for adoption.
I decided that he deserved a Merry Christmas.  I brought Napoleon home today to meet my gang.  I have … (10 comments)

Visit "The Library" during Christmas...The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC! - 12/15/10 09:38 PM
Visit "The Library" during Christmas...The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC!
During the Christmas season there is so much happening at "The Library."  I checked their website and found some great pictures as to the different events which you can enjoy.  Do you love beautiful lights, carriage rides, singing and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  If so, you will really enjoy your visit to "The Library."
Here is a list of "The Library" events.  Check it out and see when you plan to attend.
"December 1 to 23, 2010 Christmas at the Library"
Open from 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Christmas … (4 comments)

Come and Enjoy...McAdenville..."Christmas Town, USA" just west of Charlotte, NC - 12/10/10 08:53 PM
Come and enjoy McAdenville better known as "Christmas Town, USA".  This small town is west of Charlotte, NC and is in Gaston county and lies along the South Fork River. 
This year the magic and transformation of this small textile town into "Christmas Town, USA" is enjoyed from December 1, 2010 thru December 26, 2010.
Speaking of traditions, this tradition began in 1956 when 9 trees were decorated.  Last year more than 370 trees were decorated and they decorate live trees only. 
It is a wonderful way to spend an evening with family for you actually drive thru the town, sipping on hot chocolate and … (14 comments)

"Wassailing Across the Color Line: An Antebellum Christmas" in Charlotte, NC - 12/08/10 08:58 PM
The historic Rosedale Plantation was built in 1815 by Archibald Frew.  He was a tax collector, merchant and postmaster.  Come visit historic Rosedale Plantation this week-end and enjoy some hot wassail as you enjoy volunteers re-enacting events from that era.

"Wassailing Across the Color Line: An Antebellum Christmas"
December 11th and 12th, 2010
 
"Come to Historic Rosedale Plantation as we "wassail across the color line." Experience a plantation Christmas and discover how the season was celebrated in the big house and the slave cabins."
"Put on airs with us", learn about Ol' John Canoe and other slave activities during the … (0 comments)

Featured on the Food Network twice...Price's Chicken Coop in Charlotte, NC - 12/07/10 08:21 PM
Featured on the Food Network twice is Price's Chicken Coop in Charlotte, NC. 
When you visit Charlotte and ask where to go to get the best fried chicken you will always get the response of Price's Chicken Coop especially if you ask a native Charlottean.
If you visit this restaurant, don't plan to eat there for there is no seating, but take-out only.  You will also be surprised at the lines of people waiting for take-out.
I am amazed at how many agents show up for realtor luncheons when the agents know that Price's Chicken Coop chicken is the food that is being … (2 comments)

A Very Touching Story...."Forgotten Dog's Christmas" - 12/06/10 07:42 PM
"Forgotten Dog's Christmas" is a very touching story.  As soon as I read it I thought that I would share.  At this time of year many families are considering a new puppy for their children.  This makes one think of the responsibility for this sweet life.  Enjoy! 
Forgotten Dog's Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseThe stockings were hung by the chimney with careIn hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be thereThe children were nestled all snug in their bedsWith no thought of the dog filling their headAnd mamma in her 'kerchief, … (4 comments)

Paying it Forward...Putting Your Dollars Where It Will Do The Most Good! - 12/04/10 10:22 PM
Paying it Forward...Putting Your Dollars Where It Will Do The Most Good!
With our struggling economy I am seeing and hearing from many charitable organizations that many families are being forced to cut back on giving or are choosing to give a lot less.  With this happening it is so important that whatever you can afford to give that you choose wisely and give where it will do the most good.
Do your research and make sure the charity will use your contribution wisely.  Here are several websites that rate charities.
Charity Navigator   charitynavigator.org The American Institute of Philanthropy  charitywatch.org Better Business … (1 comments)

Meet the Man in the Norman Rockwell Painting "Home on Leave (Sailor in Hammock)" in Waxhaw, NC just south of Charlotte, NC! - 12/03/10 08:35 PM
Come celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas in Waxhaw, NC just south of Charlotte, NC. 
This Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm the Waxhaw's Women Club will present "Then and Now", The Holiday Tour of Homes".
"This year's tour features two historic homes and a church in the heart of Waxhaw, and four new homes in Waxhaw's Cureton development."
As a special surprise meet Mr. Leo Maguire.  He is the man in the Norman Rockwell Painting "Home on Leave (Sailor in Hammock)."  Mr. Maguire will make his presentation on Saturday, … (3 comments)

 
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