hobby: If you've never caught yourself on fire... - 05/18/08 11:00 PM
... then you aren't trying hard enough.
I have thoughts that take on a life of their own. This is one of them.
I am kicking around for a few days while the family is at the beach. I have a lot of work I need to get done, and some … (9 comments)
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hobby: BMW Shorts... - 05/03/08 03:46 PM
And I'm not talking about covering your butt...
A few years ago, BMW funded a series of short films by famous directors and big stars featuring BMW cars. If you saw them, you remember them. If not, it is high time you saw them. You can generally find then with a … (3 comments)
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hobby: We all need a vice... - 04/26/08 10:37 PM
... or at least I do.
There are always a few toys I have my eye on, and here are the current toys I want... (my wife won't let me get any of them... yet).
I tend to be a "love it or hate it" kind of guy. The first item on … (11 comments)
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hobby: Sundays video recipes... - 02/17/08 10:55 AM
Real estate agents are supposed to send out recipes. So, for today, I have a couple of good dishes...
The first is Icelandic Insanity.
Take 600 hp
Add a 300 hp NOS shot
Gently place on vertical volcanic sand
Apply copious throttle
Fly
Then fold into deep water
Mix in enough … (29 comments)
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hobby: Get your College Hockey here... - 02/15/08 07:08 PM
It's only partway through the event, but I found out today that the Duluth Ice Forum is hosting the ACHA South Regional. This is college hockey.
The teams are vying for a shot at the Nationals next month in Minnesota.
There are four games tomorrow (Saturday, 16 February, 2008). They are … (0 comments)
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hobby: And the crowd went wild... - 02/15/08 12:01 AM
I went to a hockey game last night... shocker.
But, during the period intermission they had a special treat. There were several different ages of players. In each bracket, there was a goalie and a shooter. The shooter did his best three shoot-out runs, and the goalie tried to keep him … (20 comments)
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hobby: Looking for a 4+ car garage home in Gwinnett County, GA? - 02/09/08 04:04 PM
Well, there are 154 of them on the market today. They range in price from $139,900 up to $8,500,000. The median price is about $700,000. The meat of the market seems to be around $375,000 and $2.5m. The properties range from incredible estates to modest homes, and from 2 car attached/2 … (6 comments)
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hobby: Lessons from NHL transport... - 01/26/08 01:34 PM
For anyone paying attention to my other blog, you already know that I am driving NHL VIPs around during the All-Star festivities here in Atlanta. I'm picking up players, owners, celebrities and Hall of Fame players. It's a blast...
But I am learning a few things.
Here are the links for details … (3 comments)
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hobby: Paper airplanes from space! - 01/23/08 08:51 PM
Just wandering around the net for a few minutes I ran across something that is either the dumbest thing or coolest thing I have seen in quite a while.
"... next November, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata will launch from the ISS (International Space Station) a 20-centimeter airplane. The tests carried out … (5 comments)
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hobby: How many 4+ car garage homes are available in Gwinnett County? - 01/03/08 09:34 PM
137… Currently on the market.
I am asked that question periodically. There are 137 homes on the market as of the time I am writing this that have 4 car garages in Gwinnett County, GA. They range in price from $10.5M down to $154,900. They are all over the county. One … (0 comments)
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hobby: Trials Riding in California - 12/31/07 09:31 PM
It’s New Year’s Eve… It’s late… ok, not that late… But, late enough that I can’t really sit down and write a hard hitting real estate post. I have a few of those banging around in my head like a couple of marbles in a oil drum, but
Tonight we party! … (8 comments)
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hobby: Those crazy Europeans... drifting a truck - 12/28/07 10:45 AM
I started off looking for another nice WRC video... and ended up with this.
It is truly amazing to watch this guy seem to defy physics with this truck... I know that the actual weight of the truck is low in the chassis, so it isn't really ready to flip, but … (6 comments)
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hobby: Lane's ten nastiest vehicles you've never heard of... - 12/21/07 12:05 AM
And they range from vicious to downright rude... and I like every one of them. Each of these is about doing something very well... and leaving everything else aside.
#10. ProDrive P2. Don't get your hopes up. You can't buy one. Prodrive runs the "factory" racing efforts for Subaru's World Rally … (23 comments)
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hobby: Another gratuitous off-road video... - 12/19/07 11:05 PM
I know, I’m supposed to be writing about real estate… later, trust me. I just ran across this, and thought I would post it up for my friends that aren’t already familiar with the insane goings on over in Iceland.
When too much power is almost enough…
So, there are … (5 comments)
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hobby: Lane's Top Ten (or so) List - 12/19/07 10:11 PM
Just about every magazine printed on paper, or even those that are just on the web, put up their top ten lists about this time every year. Ten best cars, trucks, tool, tech gadgets, vacation spots… you name it, and somebody out there rates it.
So, in an effort to be … (9 comments)
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hobby: Stretch, it's good for you... - 12/14/07 11:30 PM
Here is my stretch for the day.
The following video demonstrates the importance of teamwork. Even individual agents are part of a team. Brokers supervise and should train and/or mentor. Those working for the big players, and even those with some of the regional or up-and-coming companies should expect some training … (5 comments)
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hobby: Rock Crawling and realty... - 12/08/07 12:37 AM
I am about to perform a feat of magic... I am going to combine two such different things, that you won't believe I was able to actually pull it off...
In the first corner, we have a real estate transaction. Just about every time a home changes hands, there are obstacles and … (5 comments)
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hobby: I know... it's officially a rut! - 12/05/07 08:51 PM
This is yet another technology post... and there are so many other things I want to blog about... but I just can't move past this until I get it out. I'll include a bonus for those few of you that stick it our for a few minutes.
It all starts out … (9 comments)
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hobby: Just when you think you got it licked... - 12/04/07 02:23 PM
(I thought about naming this Adventures in Web Management Part 715)
So, last week I found a GREAT theme for my Joomla site, www.GarageHomesUSA.com. It is really cool out of the box, and it has a lot of room for mods that I wanted to do anyway. So, I figure...
I got … (0 comments)
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hobby: 219 MPH in Phoenix... Unbelieveable!!! - 11/29/07 02:41 PM
If you think I could let this one go, you have another think... And it is coming as fast as this thing was going.
For the second "video in a blog" post I HAVE to put this one up. The only connection to real estate is that I found it posted … (8 comments)
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hobby: So, you have a little time, and you want to think about garages and garage stuff? - 11/21/07 09:36 PM
Let's start the tour with The Garage Journal. It's a pretty cool site. Aside from a forum with discussion from members about all things related to garages, they also have feature stories about groovy tool guy stuff like small parts storage and mobile tool storage. There are also some links to … (4 comments)
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hobby: What has been in the Lane Stable... Cars I've owned - 11/10/07 02:43 PM
Ok, most of these were prior to me having a digital camera... or prior to digital cameras at all. But, I having been wanting to sit down and write a list of all of the junk I've owned through the years. I'm looking at getting a film scanner, which will … (8 comments)
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hobby: Lend me your "too cool" garage... ok, at least tell me about it. - 11/08/07 06:37 PM
I was going to call this post "A funny thing happened on my way to the Search Engine Results..." and then start it with... I got hijacked. It was one of them long-tailed searches. They sure are sneaky. But, I got hijacked with a different idea, sooo...I got hijacked. It … (13 comments)
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hobby: Do something crazy - 10/19/07 10:15 PM
I have Life's Little Instruction Book and firmly believe that it contains some great points. There are a couple that stick out to me... all of the time.
Own a house with a fireplace. In the last 15 years, every house I have owned has had a fireplace. I think I … (16 comments)
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hobby: If you lived here you'd be drag racing... or rock crawling... or road racing! - 10/09/07 10:12 PM
I just answered a question on another board about marketing a drag racing track that is for sale. I just couldn't help but hit a flight of fancy over it. I started to think of some of the unique, but also fairly popular concepts that I have run across over the … (19 comments)
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hobby: X Prize - 10/03/07 12:38 AM
So, how many of you have heard of this? The X Prize.
Back when I wrote the A-Z series, it was my back up plan for the letter X. Currently, it doesn't have much relevance to real estate, but one day it might.
The original X Prize was $10,000,000 to be … (4 comments)
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hobby: It's about the Garage! - 10/02/07 01:20 PM
I just had the opportunity to wander through the October issue of REALTOR(R) magazine. Cars and Cable caught my eye (pg. 14). As I had previously mentioned in a blog post in July, oversized garages made a pretty good showing. Second place.
Now, before you go gloating about second place, keep … (13 comments)
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hobby: I made up a new word... - 09/29/07 09:58 PM
And then I thought about it and decided that it wasn't as good as I thought it was...
Do you want to know the word? It will take comments...
Anyway, as most of my weird ideas seem to, it pooped into my head at the oddest time. I was wandering through the grocery … (13 comments)
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hobby: Looking for Garage Geek Agents - 09/28/07 12:41 PM
Are you a car person? Do you know what a 220V outlet is, and why someone might want three in the garage? Can you recognize an epoxy coated garage floor, racedeck, or acid stained concrete... and know the strengths and weaknesses of each?
In preparation for the launch of my new website, … (18 comments)
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hobby: More Groovy, Cool Garage Junk and Stuff - 09/23/07 11:04 AM
Last week I posted up a couple of entires about cool garage stuff. One of the items was a fridge make-over kit that seems to have disappeared. While trying to find it again, I wandered over to Northern Tool's website. I was pretty sure I had found the fridge kit there … (4 comments)
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hobby: Now, let's try some lower buck alternatives for Tools - 09/20/07 02:14 PM
In the last post, I highlighted a few really cool items. Now, I'm going to move the other way and look at some cheap (but still cool) stuff. Of course, I think that the most links I've come across have been regarding tool storage. And, tool storage is a biggie. Personally, … (2 comments)
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hobby: Where is the Cool Garage Stuff? - 09/20/07 12:36 PM
I need to find more cool garage stuff. So, off to Google I go... hhm..
I try to type in cool garage toys to see if I can come up with... cool garage toys, or at least some websites about cool garage toys. What did I get? Number one was watches. … (1 comments)
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hobby: And now for something completely different... part 37 - 09/17/07 08:10 PM
While on another site, I ran across a fun little "tool" that is strictly for fun. It's even kind of real estate related...
Basically, you enter a few things about yourself on a questionnaire, and a home is generated for you. Mine had one of my garages full of Ferraris. How appropriate … (9 comments)
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hobby: U is for Ultimate - 09/12/07 09:21 AM
Ultimate. There is a loaded word. For me, it brings to mind a 3,000 square foot garage with high performance floor coatings, a pair of lifts, a dedicated welding bay, loads of tool storage, a kicking HVAC system, and compressed air available in each work space. Of course, there would be … (9 comments)
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hobby: L is for Loft - 09/04/07 11:03 PM
Did you see that one coming?
Back in my pre-real estate life, I was a photographer and assistant. While working with one of my photographer clients, I had an opportunity to view one of the coolest lofts I've ever seen. It was probably around 1994 or so. At that time, the … (5 comments)
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hobby: G is for Garage - 08/31/07 11:00 AM
Could it really be about anything else? I am a garage specialist, so of course not.
First, let's get this out of the way. Single car garages are made to store lawn tools and maybe a motorcycle. Two car garages are the minimum an auto enthusiast would consider. Three car garages … (3 comments)
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hobby: A little more Moab, with a few friends... - 08/24/07 11:22 PM
Meet Pat Johnson of the blue CJ. This poor guy is often my road trip companion. This particular picture was on one of our Moab trips. If you look at the Moab, My Happy Place post, you'll see the tow rig dragging our toys out there. Here is Pat playing in … (6 comments)
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hobby: Atlanta area Motorsports Calendar - 08/21/07 01:34 PM
We have recently set up a Motorsports Calendar for Atlanta area events. Not only do we have big events like the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor speedway and the NHRA Nationals at Commerce, but we also have local SCCA events, as well as Legends races and other amateur events at various … (0 comments)
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hobby: Would YOU like to own this nice "Inventory"? - 08/12/07 09:57 AM
I'm about to post up another rant...
I have long had an issue with business school terminology sneaking into general usage. It all goes back to about 1987 when I worked at the Heartthrob Cafe & Philadelphia Bandstand in downtown St. Paul, MN. I was a Soda Jerk. It was a great … (4 comments)
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hobby: Nifty Little Web Toys... - 08/11/07 03:57 PM
I am one of those real estate agents that thinks web design is part of the job description. Despite the firm belief that we are usually better off hiring out tasks that aren't part of our core responsibility, I'm still doing most of my own web work.
I know, I know. … (17 comments)
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hobby: Why do I do This? - 08/08/07 07:55 AM
I guess this is the easiest question I could answer. The stuff is fun, but this is the main reason I chose to get into real estate as a new career direction. I was in retail previously, and enjoyed my work. I was a General Manager for a photo store. I … (8 comments)
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hobby: 7000+ sf Log Home on Lake Lanier - 08/04/07 01:01 PM
I've been waiting all week to post about this property. It isn't my listing, but I know the sellers, and it is a fabulous home for the right people.
If you are looking for a unique home on Lake Lanier, this might be it. It is a Hearthstone Log Home, with over … (0 comments)
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hobby: Cool Garage Toys - 08/04/07 12:36 PM
Since I am an admitted garage guy, I obviously like the toys that go into a cool garage.
OK, the ultimate garage toy is a really cool ride. Street rods, sports cars, racers, Jeeps, 4x4s, even boats and other things are the ultimate garage accessories. But, what goes into make a … (1 comments)
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hobby: DisneyWorld Bargain Strategy - 07/30/07 10:44 AM
OK, I've already told everyone that Moab, UT is my happy place. But, there is another place that I really enjoy with my family. DisneyWorld.
I will be the first person to admit that Walt Disney World (WDW) is not a cheap place to take the family for vacation, but that … (2 comments)
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hobby: I'm Telling You... The Garage is the NEW Media Room - 07/26/07 03:58 PM
Take a look...
The Chicago Tribune posted a story today about garages. Here are a couple of excerpts:
Home builders, remodelers and specialized garage-organization companies see that problem as an opportunity to sell you a solution. They have plenty, including more square footage and garage-themed cabinetry. You can even find a … (8 comments)
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hobby: Do you have a Unique Selling Proposition? - 07/26/07 09:52 AM
I touched on this in another thread, but I think a lot of people thought it was actually about cars, so I am going to go into a little more depth, and be a little less cryptic. But, the main point of the thread was...
They are saying that they specialize … (5 comments)
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hobby: Does this mean I'm GREEN?!? - 07/25/07 02:43 PM
I have been reading a bit about green construction, and green living, and green (yada, yada, yada fading away...)
Let's see. I changed my lifestyle in part so that I wouldn't have to drive an hour to work every day. In doing so, I cut the number of miles I drive by … (5 comments)
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hobby: Stone Mountain Park Animal Planet Summer Adventure - 07/18/07 07:19 PM
If you haven't made it over to Stone Mountain Park lately, I would recommend a trip. This summer, through August 5th, they are hosting the Animal Planet Summer Adventure. It's pretty cool if you are into animals. My family is definitely an animal family. We packed up and made the seven … (0 comments)
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hobby: What are buyers looking for? - 07/16/07 03:50 PM
The NAR is getting ready to release their 2007 Profile of Buyer's Home Feature Preferences in about a month. For the REALTORS that don't subscribe to the NAR weekly newsletter, or those that are looking, here is the blurb:
Central air conditioning, walk-in closets, hardwood floors, high-end kitchen appliances, oversized garages and … (2 comments)
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hobby: Moab! I needed to think about my Happy Place - 07/12/07 02:36 PM
I want to write about my happy place. Moab, Utah. I first went out to Moab with a friend back in 1997. We delivered a Jeep to Salt Lake City, and stopped in Moab for a couple days of 4wheeling before giving it over to the owner. We had permission... really. … (3 comments)
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hobby: A garage is a garage is a garage... NOT! - 06/22/07 11:02 PM
Garages are a specialty. Oddly, after deciding that I really wanted to focus on fellow gear heads, I find that there is more of a need than I thought. Personally, the garage has always been one of the first places I went to when looking at a house. I guess I … (0 comments)
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hobby: To HOA or not to HOA? That is the question! - 06/22/07 04:37 PM
That is the question!HOA, or Home Owner's Associations are the subject of some debate. They are either a useful body to help maintain the value of homes within the subjected neighborhood, or they are a bunch of nosy, busy-bodies that need to remove their noses from everyone's business. The purpose of … (3 comments)
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hobby: House stalking - 06/14/07 03:29 PM
Not too long ago, I had a friend and client tell me that he and his wife were "stalking" a house.
Around the corner, in the same subdivision they were in was a house that they loved. In their case, they were friends with the owners, and joked that when their … (6 comments)
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hobby: Garage with a detached home - 06/14/07 01:39 PM
Welcome to my world. Let me start by saying "welcome." Kick off your shoes and stay a while. Post up questions, comments and impressions. I'll be happy to answer what I can.I'm a real estate agent in the Atlanta, GA area. I tend to look at property a little differently that … (2 comments)
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