tomball real estate: Cute License Plate!
- 10/15/10 11:19 AM
One day last week I met some customers at my Waller office to sign a contract. On the way back to my Tomball office, I happened to see this cute motorcycle with the black tassels.
This licence plate read RIP POP. I like to think that maybe the father passed away and left him some money and then he bought the motorcycle, but I really don't know the story for sure. This was a lovely Sunday afternoon for riding in the countryside, it was not too hot and not too cold. Hope this man had a great ride. … (2 comments)
Some of the horses were commissioned works of art paid for by private parties or corporations, but the remaining horses will be auctioned off to benefit the Northwest Assistance Ministries.
I was lucky enough to be able to witness one of the local artists painting a horse while I was at the NAMpede stable in Vintage Park (near FM 249 and Louetta).
If you watched Saturday Night Live years ago (vintage John Belushi), you will remember the Cheeburger Cheeburger sketch.
Here are the glasses they use at Cheeburger Cheeburger. It references the 1 pound burger.
A reference to Saturday Night Live.
If you remember the sketch, you will remember the phrase, "pepsi, no coke".
Who doesn't love route 66? I want to do a sojurn of the remaining bits of route 66 someday.
This young man has eaten the 1 pounder 4 … (2 comments)
tomball real estate: $$$ Change Your Mindset To Save Money -- Change Your Overall Lifestyle!$$$
- 09/25/10 09:15 AM
Great Ways to Save Money -- Change Your Overall Lifestyle! I ran across a great article in MSN Money today, 6 Big Bold Ways to Go Frugal. Here is an overview of the article with my comments. 1. Get Rid of Your Car -- this is okay for those with access to mass transit or a bicycle, or if they live near their office or even better yet work from their home. 2. Take in a Renter -- the people in the article have had good experiences with this, and even paid off their houses in 15 vs. 30 years, but be … (2 comments)
Here is the left gate under the pavillion. Love the train motif on the gate.
Here is the right gate. The detail work is lovely of the horses and cows. I can even see the top part of the horse harness that sticks up over the mane of the horse. I see a windmill as well.
I also saw this lovely garden sign in Hempstead. Great little gazebo.
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tomball real estate: A View of the Sunset at Stonehenge Would Be Awesome Today -- The Autumn Equinox!!
- 09/23/10 09:19 AM
Happy First Full Day of Autumn! The actual minute of end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn seems to be different with each different source, but my source said the change to Autumn for this year occured on September 22nd, 2010 at 11:13pm EST. Along with the change of seasons this year is a full Harvest Moon.
The equinox is when the length of time for night and day are the same. It is also when the sun will rise directly to the east set directly to the west. I would love to be at Stonehenge today -- I believe the stones are arranged so … (1 comments)
tomball real estate: SOLD **30711 Roadie Pass, Magnolia, TX**
- 09/22/10 04:02 AM
SOLD **30711 Roadie Pass, Magnolia, TX**. This great little house was in supurb condition and is now sold. It was diamond in the rough, just waiting for the right buyer.
Luckily, I was able to negotiate successfully so it was a win-win situation for all parties.
Here is a shot of the interior. There weren't even any holes in the walls from pictures. The house was so new that the previous owner had not had time to decorate like she wanted. When you are ready to sell your Tomball, Magnolia or Houston home, give me a call. … (1 comments)
tomball real estate: A Cheery Good Morning From a Morning Glory!!
- 09/22/10 03:41 AM
Good Morning! Yesterday on my way to work I noticed some beautiful light purple morning glories blooming. Even at 65-70 miles per hour I knew they were morning glories because they were on the ground right next to the freeway, and also climbing on the trees and bushes that were planted along the overpass on state highway 249. It is amazing that the delicate flowers could tolerate such a large amount of exhaust from motor vehicles, but they seem to be thriving. Later in the day an open house I happened to notice the same color of morning glory, so I snapped a picture.
It seems like something Teddy Roosevelt would have liked. There are heavy timbers and art deco fashioned lights in the common area of the lodge. There is a sturdy feel to this lodge.
Here is a look at the front entrance to the lodge.
Here is my chalet number 10. It had 8 bunk beds, the table and chairs, and a sink. What a great place to bring your family during … (2 comments)
I was lucky that this lady and the children with her provide a scale so you can judge just how big this turbine really is.
This is one of the exhibits on top of the visitors center. (We traveled to Cascade Locks later this day and took pictures of the bridge there). The fish ladder was really amazing. I had hoped to see more fish jumping from one section up to the other, but found out that … (8 comments)
This Chick-fil-A cow was a very unexpected discovery in Terminal A near the Frontier Airline ticket counter at the Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), also known as Bush Intercontinental Airport. Very clever!!
This railroad track is at the Denver airport near the food court for departing planes.
Across from the railroad tracks is this strange sculpture (can I call it that??) with a flat globe and four blue air pieces behind it -- they almost look like sleds with runners.
Here is another picture of the flat globe.
Here is a cute Frontier plane tail. It … (4 comments)
tomball real estate: Fire in the Hole -- Carino's in Bend, Oregon
- 09/07/10 07:41 PM
Visit Carino's today for a wonderful meal you won't soon forget. They are about the friendliest group of restaurant staff I've had the pleasure to meet. Located in Bend Oregon, this great restaurant features Italian recipes for the whole family.
The open concept kitchen is awesome. It is fun to watch the food being prepared.
I think this is the (12 layer?) lasagna. I'm still full from my Chicken Scallopini that I got at Carino's or this would look really good to me.
They decorate with these unique serving dishes. It adds a bit of color and old … (1 comments)
Where did I take this picture? I was on vacation and was driving on the highway and happened upon a sign for this attraction. I could not resist turning around and driving there to take a look. Hint: It was associated with a President of the United States. It was not as big as I thought it would be, but I certainly recognized it when I saw it. Where am I? … (3 comments)
tomball real estate: Hurricane Ike Damage -- 2 Years Later!
- 09/02/10 06:19 PM
Hurricane Ike Damage -- 2 Years Later! Don't underestimate the power of a hurricane. Please stock up on supplies for the hurricane season or know your evacuation route.
This is on the Galveston seawall on the west end near 61st street. Obviously the building has not reopened for business. Several of the concrete pillars are missing, as well as the bottom floor of the business.
This house is on the west end of Galveston Island near Bermuda beach. From the damage to the house, the main brunt of the storm was the front and left side of this house. … (0 comments)
Five years ago my husband and I went to Switzerland, and Rita hit the Gulf Coast at New Orleans. Two years ago we went to Yellowstone and Ike hit Galveston and Houston. Hope everyone on the Gulf Coast and the East Coast is prepared with supplies or evacuation routes. Take care and stay safe. I'll post the answer to the picture tomorrow night. … (3 comments)
tomball real estate: Are You Ready For A Hurricane?
- 09/01/10 06:45 PM
Are you ready for a hurricane? September 1st through 15th is traditionally when hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast. These pictures were taken on Galveston Island the last weekend of August 2010, but show damage from hurricane Ike, which hit the Galveston coast in September of 2008.
This house is in Spanish Grant, a subdivision on the west end of Galveston.
This house is also on the west end of the island.
This one looks like it is about ready to fall over.
I purchased a pork tenderloin for about $10, and was able to make at least 4 hearty servings of this dish. Here is the recipe: Take 1 pork tenderloin (I use brand Silver Platter in Kroger) It claims to be Moist and Tender -- and it is. Cut the tenderloin into 1 - 1½" thick steaks. Season each steak with: A splash of Soy sauce, dusting of onion powder, light dusting of garlic powder, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Let come to room temperature (about 20 … (2 comments)
My Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty Broker, Chris Hardee is this years President of the Magnolia Lions Club. The gentlemen to his right is only known as "Grumpy".
Here is the outside of the meeting hall which is next door to the Magnolia Train Depot. I did a blog on the train depot a couple of months ago.
Here Chris Hardee is presiding over the Lions … (1 comments)
Specializing in Residential Real Estate and New Home Construction in Houston, Tomball, Magnolia, Pinehurst, Stagecoach, Decker Pairie, The Woodlands, Conroe, Waller, Cypress & Hockley. I am a Century 21 Agent and I also represent a custom home builder, TexStar Homes.
My posts include my listings, the model homes, as well as real estate news beneficial to clients.
Additionally, I will post event information for Houston, Tomball and Magnolia. I also love to travel and will post pictures when possible. Included in this category is day trips from or in Houston. I love gardens and museums and take pictures whenever possible.
One day last week I met some customers at my Waller office to sign a contract. On the way back to my Tomball office, I happened to see this cute motorcycle with the black tassels. 
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