Scenic Texas Hwy 50 - 11/30/07 11:10 PM
Evey now and then I sneak off for an hour or so and take a drive on local steets or highways I haven't been to in a while. It is amazing how stuff changes and looks different over time.
One of my favorite routes to visit is the section of Hwy 50 between Hwy … (3 comments)
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A true Republic of Texas Homestead circa 1836 - 11/28/07 07:56 PM
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We Must Control our Eating during the Holidays! - 11/28/07 01:11 PM
I don't know about the rest of you, but it has been almost a week.... and I am still feeling the effects of Thanksgiving dinner. Could be because we are still nibbling on leftover cheesecake, brown sugar encrusted ham and other delicacies.
Now it is only a month until Christmas and there will … (9 comments)
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Peepers the Parrot is into all Types of Music - 11/27/07 03:50 PM
Every year about this time Mr. Peepers tends to get a little bit excited. We think he knows it is Christmas. He starts putting on a few ounces as he seems to be hungrier than normal and he really gets to chattering and whistling songs. Peepers likes a variety of music from … (4 comments)
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Ever Lost Your Favorite Sunglasses? - 11/26/07 09:46 AM
To me my sunglasses are like an old friend...they are always there for me. I keep them in the special little trap door compartment on the ceiling of my truck. I just can't drive woithout them anymore. A long time ago I learned not to buy cheap sunglasses (also a song made … (18 comments)
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Blackjack, Texas and Country Living - 11/25/07 06:24 PM
Located about 1/3 of the way between Hearne, Texas and Wheelock Texas is the hamlet (....I'm not sure if the word can be used in Texas) or community of Blackjack, right near the intersection of FM 2549 also known as Arrowmoon Hwy, and FM 391 which dead ends in Wheelock Texas.
Now Blackjack … (4 comments)
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What is a Knucklehead? - 11/23/07 09:51 PM
Today I looked up the definition of knuclehead in some obscure web dictionary . Expecting something a little more eloquent this is what it said ... A stupid person.
And that is exactly what I felt like all day today after opening my big mouth.......WITHOUT THINKING.
Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah.....
RULE # 1 IN … (14 comments)
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Making the Giving..... a Part of Thanksgiving - 11/22/07 11:06 PM
I love our family's Thanksgiving celebration. Each year our holiday celebrations become more and more a celebration of giving and thankfulness. This year each of the 19 present stated what they were grateful for. It was so neat to listen to everyone's particular selection. Then we visited with one another and finally … (7 comments)
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Now Officially Excited ......Basketball Team Shines! - 11/22/07 08:18 AM
If you missed last nights game against the Huskies you missed an opportunity to see what the Aggies are really made of. Folks, we have a well balanced team that plays as a team. The Aggies took it 77-63 with Sloan being high point man with 18. Seven footer, Jordan was shining on rebounds … (4 comments)
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Aggie Bonfire Update ....Blackjack ,Texas - 11/20/07 10:32 PM
Well tonight my wife and I carried cookies and coffee to the law officers working traffic from the bonfire. Our ranch is right at the turnoff that leads down to the bonfire site. I asked a state trooper how the numbers were and he indicated it was about half as many … (6 comments)
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Mineral Rights Is an Issue again. - 11/20/07 04:29 PM
Mineral rights are about as Texan as the Alamo and Bob Wills. Back in the 1970's and 80's there was a lot of exploration and drilling in our little area of Texas. Well with the price of oil, that activity is now on the rise again. Some companies are reworking old wells, but mostly there … (7 comments)
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Spectators At The Races - 11/19/07 11:56 AM
Recently I recently attended a Wiener Dog Race event in College Station, Texas. All kinds of human and canine spectators showed up for the race. I thought these 2 dogs were cute when I took the shot. Later when looking at the photo on my computer I realized a third pooch got … (3 comments)
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The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Bryan Texas - 11/18/07 08:59 PM
Bryan, Texas ..... A Big Part of our community
The first time I went to this museum was over 45 years ago . At that time I believe it was called the Junior Museum of Natural History.. It was located at the old municipal golf course building upstairs. Now it is located in … (2 comments)
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I Am Proud of our New Agent.. who asks hundreds of Questions. - 11/18/07 08:13 PM
I can't tell how proud I am of one of our newer agents at our firm. She came on board after being a Homemaker and mom of 3 boys for many years. She still does that job also. Now she just had her first closing and has 2 more in the … (7 comments)
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Bonfire - 11/18/07 09:41 AM
I live just down the street from where they now hold the "alternate bonfire" in Robertson County. Everyone is wondering if the county is going to lift the burn ban after this rainstorm we had last night, and let them go through with it anyway. Last year it seemed to go fairly well. … (5 comments)
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New Big 12 Record! - 11/18/07 12:16 AM
Aggies 85 to 59 over Ouachita State and DeAndre Jordan set a new Big 12 record for consecutive field goals made. DeAndre has made 16 straight FG's over last four games. This betters the old record of 13 by a Nebraska Player set in 1998. Way to go Jordan. I am excited about … (3 comments)
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French President's speech - 11/17/07 04:01 PM
If you missed the new French leader's speech this week it is so moving. We may actually have a renewed friend and ally with the French.. I was really glad he made this speech to Congress. Take a listen at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlt2GE4EYo4
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What time should we Eat on Thanksgiving? - 11/16/07 11:53 AM
Every year our ever growing family gets together to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Feast. My Dad , brothers, and myself look forward to the meal and begin discussing it weeks in advance. Probably the most signifacant point of discussion is WHAT TIME DO WE EAT? Every year this question comes up.
There are 2 … (5 comments)
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This is the Last Straw! - 11/15/07 08:45 PM
Is nothing sacred? I cannot believe I heard this report on the news today.
Apparently there are some companies that hire Christmas Santas that have instructed the Santas to avoid saying "HO HO HO ! " this Christmas. and in it's place to substitute "HA HA HA!" Well in my mind that … (32 comments)
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Murphy's Law of Keys and Higher Technology Stuff - 11/14/07 07:08 PM
Yesterday at a home we have listed, a key fell from the lockbox on the front door. Well it hit the sidewalk and went directly for the nearest large crack between the home foundation and the front porch concrete edge. Close scrutiny revealed the key fell just as predicted ....point up … (5 comments)
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Relationships that stand the test of time - 11/13/07 03:09 PM
Today I was working on a problem file that involved some very unusual title issues. This is a foreclosure property and the title search highlighted these concerns. In an effort to try and determine what the cure would be to correct these issues I contacted the individual in the title company in charge of title … (6 comments)
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What a great Parade 0n Veterans Day - 11/12/07 02:23 PM
Wow... my wife and I had a wonderful time at the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Bryan, Texas this Sunday. It was almost as if we had been transported in a time machine, back 50 years ago. Lots of smiling faces and a few tears. There was a USO type center set up in … (7 comments)
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Say Thanks to our Vets. - 11/09/07 09:35 PM
I got up this morning and focused on making sure today that somehow I personally, and our firm, said thanks to some Veterans. There are 3 Veterans in our office and I am grateful for their service : Gordon Lebleu, Jim Carpenter, and Art Sanders. Thanks for what you did ....for all of … (5 comments)
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Peepers The Parrot knows the Seasons - 11/08/07 10:31 PM
Peepers the African Grey wonder-parrot knows his seasons. He is 4 years old now and has been around the parrot block a few times..but as far a Parrots go he is very young. A few weeks ago out of the blue, he started whistling "Jingle Bells" and saying" "HO HO HO ". He … (12 comments)
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Near The "Chicken Ranch" Lagrange Texas - 11/08/07 10:08 PM
Remember the movie "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"? This old smokehouse sits on an old mid -1800's German homestead near Lagrange Texas just around the corner from the famed "Chicken Ranch site, which was the basis for the movie. Many a hog was hung from the massive old live oak then made into sausage … (7 comments)
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Boy was I ever Humbled............... by hardened criminals - 11/08/07 09:37 PM
Recently I was invited to serve as a judge for a unique program for inmates at a nearby prison unit. This is a program designed to teach hardened criminals about becoming useful businessmen and ultimately a positive asset to society. It is faith-based and is life transforming. It was developed by … (31 comments)
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When they won't answer your calls.... - 11/07/07 01:49 PM
Ever had that client or agent that just will not call you back. With todays phones having the display that tells you whose calling before you answer, many folks pick and choose which calls they feel like accepting. We are all guilty I am sure. However you can only put people … (12 comments)
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I used to get carded - 11/07/07 07:49 AM
When I was young and smoked cigarettes and drank beer I got Carded, asked for my ID. I feel important again .... I don't necessarily get asked for ID, but I do get asked if I would qualify for the senior discount on my cheeseburger. I should respond with"Well, what do you … (9 comments)
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Sit back Enjoy the show. - 11/06/07 10:03 PM
Over the last 3 years my wife and I have chronicled the sunsets from our back porch. Actually our back porch is our front porch . It doesn't matter because we are in the middle of a great little place we call the KAT Ranch.
Well the big thing to do … (10 comments)
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Happy Hippo Holidays! - 11/06/07 09:31 PM
It is getting to be that time of year so here is an early holiday greeting and reminder... Time to send out those refridgerator calender magnets and holiday music CD's. It is funny how clients begin to expect them...so don't forget! Oh, they work too.
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POST A PET.. HERE IS My First. - 11/05/07 11:27 PM
Charles McDonald suggested this. But be advised. There isn't enough memory on your computers to handle all our zoo in one batch so here is phase 1. Last summer our best bud General Patton, a 14 yr old Corgi died. We couldn't stand it and located new corgi pups. We went to buy … (7 comments)
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How to Apologize - 11/05/07 10:20 PM
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I heard this on the radio the other morning while driving to work. It really made sense to me and is so simple. Isn't it funny how the most important things in life are really simple?
Three Parts to an Apology
I am sorry.
I made a mistake.
What can … (9 comments)
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My favorite home of all time, Built by POW's - 11/04/07 10:40 PM
I have to confess the most interesting place I ever sold is still on my mind. It was a an eclectic style of home built in WWII and was located on the Brazos River on 16 acres just a few mile from town. Apparently it was not ok to build a new home … (4 comments)
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Got to sell to the heart - 11/04/07 10:15 PM
For all you that took a Dale Carnegie course in your lifetime you will recall that he always said he would take a salesman with enthusiasm over one with 3 PHD's any day. Performing under fire and with an enthusiastic attitude ...now that is a tough one..... I can remember taking that … (4 comments)
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We all should ask more Questions - 11/04/07 08:56 PM
I just read a blog about unethical lenders. It got me to thinking... there are unscrupulous vendors in all the trades. Those of you that sold in the 80's know this all to well to ring true. Guess what..they are back. If you recall there were quite a few including lenders, builders, and a few agents that … (3 comments)
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Fridays in Downtown Bryan Tx - 11/04/07 08:59 AM
Having grown up in Bryan-College Station Texas I have seen a tremendous amount of re-vitalization in the downtown area of Bryan. Some of you out there can remember a time when it truly was the only hot spot in town. Remember The Queen and Palace Theaters, Colson's Corner, Jarrot's, and the all time best … (3 comments)
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First day of Huntin' season - 11/03/07 04:00 PM
Yep it was opening day of the season. I haven't missed going in 47 years. I actually went hunting this morning. Our ranch is only 10 minutes from town so it isn't a chore. I got to thinking today about the first hunt my dad took me own when I was eight. I recall I froze … (6 comments)
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This Positive thing works - 11/03/07 03:36 PM
Today I got a thank you card that made my day. It wasn't from a buyer or seller or vendor, but an agent who worked for our firm a few years ago. He didn't leave our firm because he wanted to. It was a life circumstance that forced it. Anyway he just … (9 comments)
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One Property ... Two Deeds. Can it be? - 11/03/07 12:26 PM
I was asked some time back to go look at a ranch on the Navasota River in central Texas. The owner lived in Dallas, about two hundred miles from the property. He wanted me to come up with a value and list the place. I was excited and anticipated selling quickly since … (4 comments)
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Nothing like activity to change your Mood - 11/01/07 11:07 PM
We have an update board in our office and the staffs' job is to keep it current. It lists current activities in the office. Under contracts, solds, new listings etc. I am always amazed at how much commerce can take place overnight. I swear that board can be empty one moment … (4 comments)
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Everyday I am amazed - 11/01/07 10:41 PM
This is such a great business. I am so amazed at how each of us can control our destiny. As a broker- owner I am so proud of those agents in our office that show up everyday and seem to just make it happen. They very seldom criticize or find blame , … (4 comments)
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