montana: Moon Over Red Lodge - Painting by Mother Nature - 08/03/09 11:19 PM
Moon Over Red Lodge - Painting by Mother Nature
I love watching the paintings of Mother Nature in the sky here in Big Sky Country.  Each morning at sunrise and each night at sunset is a different painting.  The following photo is a sunset painting taken in Red Lodge, Montana on August 2, 2009.  Thank you Mother Nature!

Here is a close-up of the moon on that same evening.

It's Good to Be Here!!
Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)Realtor Associate
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
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montana: Moose Monday - Moose in the Backyard in Red Lodge - 08/03/09 08:32 PM
This is the second Moose Monday post.  To see the previous Moose Monday post, click on the following link: Moose Monday - Moose in Red Lodge  .
The following moose were seen taking a break on February 13, 2009 in Red Lodge, Montana.
The photo was taken from a behind the fence to not compromise the security of the photographer.  Come back next Monday for more moose!

It's Good to Be Here!!
Please let me know if you want to see more moose photos on Mondays from Montana.  Thank you.
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montana: The First Ever International Booth and Languages Workshop at the Festival of Nations in Red Lodge, Montana - 08/02/09 05:35 PM
The First Ever International Booth and Languages Workshop at the Festival of Nations in Red Lodge, Montana
I was happy to volunteer and contribute to the festival by putting my idea to action and creating the International Booth and Languages Workshop.
The following was the schedule I created for the workshop as well as photos of the International Booth.

THE INTERNATIONAL BOOTH AND LANGUAGES WORKSHOP (4 Languages Spoken)
Workshops start at 5:15PM, 6:30PM, 7:45PM and 9:00PM
SUMMARY OF THE WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
Activity 1:  Discovering and learning about at least 6 different countries in the world (20 mins)
Activity 2:  Hear … (9 comments)

montana: Red Lodge MLS - Residential Statistics as of 7/31/2009 - 08/02/09 04:52 PM


Red Lodge MLS - Residential Statistics as of 7/31/2009

The above statistics are for information purposes only.  Accuracy can not be guaranteed.  
Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)Realtor Associate
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
Prudential Red Lodge Real EstatePO Box 947, 103 South BroadwayRed Lodge, MT  59068
406-446-2123800-752-2499
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montana: Not-So-Speechless Sunday - Having Fun at the Festival of Nations in Red Lodge - 08/02/09 12:00 PM
This is one of the many photos of the Festival of Nations I took so far.  The festival continues today.

For more info about the Festival of Nations (including the events taken place today), you can check their website at www.festivalofnations.us
It's Good to Be Here!!
Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)Realtor Associate
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
Gerry_Khatchikian@yahoo.com
 
All photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian, Realtor Associate.  
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montana: 59th Annual Festival of Nations - Red Lodge, Montana - 07/28/09 08:23 PM
59th Annual Festival of Nations - Red Lodge, Montana

Celebration, Culture, Community
The 59th annual Festival of Nations in Red Lodge will be taking place on July 31, August 1 and 2, 2009.
The town of Red Lodge has a multi-cultural heritage thanks mainly to the coal mines in the late 1800's, early 1900's which attracted attracted people from all over the world.  These immigrants came to Red Lodge to improve their living conditions and chances for a future.
The Festival of Nations is an annual event that celebrates the multi-cultural aspect of Red Lodge.  It usually takes in the … (6 comments)

montana: Moose Monday - Moose in Red Lodge - 07/27/09 09:17 AM
Moose in Red Lodge
This is probably one of the best moose pictures taken in Red Lodge that I have and it is not me who took it!
It was my brother and my nieces who got to admire this scene during their first visit to Red Lodge while on a little hike. My younger niece Karine was the one who pointed the moose to my brother and he was lucky enough to capture this scene from a distance and from high up (a safe zone to be) looking over the West Fork of Rock Creek just South of Red Lodge. … (32 comments)

montana: A Photo Summary of a Memorable Hiking Trip - 07/25/09 03:34 PM
Hiking is one of the activities that I always enjoy.   It's good exercise, it does not hurt the pocket book and there are plenty of good sightseeing along the way if you pay attention to the details.
As a former actuary, I know I have a great eye for detail (too many of analysis and number crunching if you ask me).  
On my latest hiking trip on the Red Lodge Creek hiking trail in Luther (15 miles northwest of Red Lodge), I decided to bring my camera and share some of the beautiful things I encountered along the way.
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montana: Good Morning from Red Lodge - 07/23/09 07:28 AM
The following pictures were taken fresh this morning (July 23, 2009).
It is always such a joy to get up when nature wakes up and admire its beauty.
Have a wonderful day!



It's Good to Be Here!!
Feel free to also view an early spring time (April 2009) sunrise by clicking on the following link: Wordless Wednesday - Good Morning from Red Lodge
Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)Realtor Associate
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
Prudential Red Lodge Real EstatePO Box 947, 103 South BroadwayRed Lodge, MT  59068
406-446-2123800-752-2499
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montana: What a Weekend It Was! - 07/20/09 09:40 PM
It was a very busy weekend in Red Lodge.  One with full of motorcycles as the annual Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo took place this past weekend.  Now that all the bikes have left town, the calm is back in town.
To see my best photos of the bikes that decorated the main street of Red Lodge, please check my following posts:
Beartooth Rally Weekend in Red Lodge - "Art on Wheels"
Photos of Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo Weekend in Red Lodge
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montana: Beartooth Rally Weekend in Red Lodge - "Art on Wheels" - 07/19/09 03:28 PM
The town of Red lodge was transformed and played host to the Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo.  There were bikes from many States and Provinces which were on display on main street.  I decided to  share close-ups of some of the bikes I took during the weekend of the Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo.  This is what I named "Art on Wheels".











It's Good to Be Here!!
For more info on the beartooth rally, please visit the website http://www.beartoothrally.com/
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montana: Photos of Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo Weekend in Red Lodge - 07/18/09 05:08 PM
The town is full of tourists and bikes as Red Lodge welcomes the 15th annual Beartooth Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo.
Here are some photos I took today (Saturday, July 18).   It is a wonderful and different type of scenery in Red Lodge!   As you check the photos, place your cursor on each, one at a time, to see a brief description.


















It's Good to Be Here!!  Have a vroom vroom day! 
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montana: Let's Have Some Fun in the Sun! - 07/16/09 03:18 PM
That is how I named the outdoor volleyball camp for which I volunteered to teach volleyball to the members of the Boys and Girls of Carbon County.  Today is the last of 8 lessons (spread over the last 4 weeks) where I will show kids with ages ranging from 7 to 12 years old how to play volleyball.
I am a firm believer of giving back to the community and I love working with kids.  So, when they asked me last year to join as a volunteer and help out with the tennis camps, I did not hesitate.  I have been a volunteer … (4 comments)

montana: Red Clouds Over Red Lodge - 07/16/09 01:46 AM
The following photos were both taken on July 15 in Red Lodge, Montana.  It is always a nice end to the day to be able to take the time and enjoy the changing of the colors of the sky at sunset.  On this evening, I noticed the clouds take on a reddish accent right at sunset and was able to capture the moment with my digital camera.


It's Good to Be Here!!
Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)Realtor Associate
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
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montana: Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - High Up in the Beartooth Mountains - 07/15/09 12:47 PM
As mentioned in the 4th post of a series of post on the Beartooth Scenic Byway, You Never Know What You Are Going to Run Across on the Beartooth Pass (check this post for photos of two other nice surprises).  To see the first of the series of posts and/or to read the entire series, click on the following link: Highway to Heaven - Don't Pass this Up!
On our way to Yellowstone along with my brother and nieces on June 28, 2009, this is a photo of the scene that was awaiting us at an elevation of about 10,000 feet near the Red Lodge International Summer Ski … (3 comments)

montana: Red Lodge Rodeo of Champions 2009 Parade - 07/14/09 11:24 PM
The following is a slide show of the parade that took place on July 4th, 2009.
The days leading and including July 4th are very special in Red Lodge as that is when the Rodeo of Champions take place.
This year marked the 80th anniversary of the rodeo in Red Lodge, 80 years and still bucking!

Stay tuned later this week for a post with a slide show of my best photos of the Red Lodge Home of Champions. It's Good to Be Here!!
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montana: Red Lodge Rodeo of Champions and Parade - 06/27/09 04:16 PM
Every year on the 4th of July weekend, Red Lodge is host to the Home of Champions Rodeo.
The event takes place over 3 days (July 2nd, 3rd and 4th) and every day is marked with a parade on main street.
This year will mark the Red Lodge Rodeo's 80th anniversary!  For more info on the rodeo (including events, parade, tickets and the history), you can visit www.redlodgerodeo.com  .
The following is a slide show of some of the photos I took in July 2008 of the parade and of the rodeo.
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montana: Saturday Scenery at Meeteetse - 06/27/09 01:44 PM
Robert A. Swetz (aka Vegas Bob) has a fun photo sharing group called CLOUDS AT ACTIVERAIN (clouds attached) .  He created this group in September 13, 2008 and, as of June 27, 2009, the next person who joins the group will be subscriber #100!   Who will that be?  
If you have any good photos with clouds in it (any kind of clouds), you can post them to this group.  The following photo was taken June 27, 2009 at the Meeteetse Meadows subdivision in Red Lodge, Montana.   It's Good to Be Here!!
Robert
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montana: Wordless Wednesday - Don't Let this Cat Play with Your Feet! - 06/24/09 04:54 PM

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification
Gerry_Khatchikian@yahoo.com
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montana: Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - Summer at the Beartooth Nature Center - 06/24/09 04:39 PM



The above photos were taken at the gardens of the Beartooth Nature Center on June 24, 2009.   The staff members take very good care of the animals as well as the plants.  There is a lots of colorful flowers that provide for great landscaping near the entrance to the Center.  It's Good to Be Here!!
For more photos and info about the Beartooth Nature Center, click on the following link: A Visit to the Beartooth Nature Center with Photos  .
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