hurricane: The Big Secret About Hurricane, West Virginia - 10/07/07 09:48 AM
I’ve been trying to think about the “big secret” in Hurricane, West Virginia. If I had a new client moving in from somewhere else, what would be the most important thing to clue them in about? I’ve been mulling it over ….
While I was thinking about it, I walked … (6 comments)
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hurricane: Flowers and a Lot of Heart - 09/19/07 12:42 PM
This morning Georgeann and I went across the street to Teays Valley Flowers & More to get flowers for a coworker. We braved the traffic of Teays Valley Road and just hoofed it.
I hadn't been there in a while I was surprised at their pretty arrangements and very reasonable prices. We … (24 comments)
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hurricane: My Chat With The Mayor - 07/16/07 06:49 AM
Yesterday I got a phone call from Scott Edwards, the new mayor of Hurricane. Apparently I'm not the only person who uses Google Alerts, and Scott’s name popped up on The Putnam Scoop, my new local blog.
I’d written a little reminder about that whole dog limit law issue. … (28 comments)
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hurricane: Hurricane, WV Elections Tomorrow, June 12th! - 06/11/07 12:04 PM
Hurricane, West Virginia is in for a BIG change tomorrow! After 40 years Mayor Raymond Peak is retiring. (Thank you again, Mayor Peak, for your service all these years!) It's time to elect a new mayor!!
With our Walmart set to open within months and the additional businesses that will ride in … (6 comments)
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hurricane: Hurricane Town Meeting: What About Our Dogs? - 06/05/07 06:51 AM
Last night was Hurricane's Town Meeting. City Council members voted down a city ordinance that would have required dog kennels built to (in my humble opinion) insanely specific standards. It would have required:
Skylights or windows so that there is light during the day.Fenced runs that are enclosed and visually screened from … (35 comments)
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hurricane: What Makes a House a Home, Hurricane, WV - 05/23/07 03:28 PM
What makes my house a home is the memories we've built over the years together. The snapshots in my mind when I think of "Home" look something like this:
Looking impossibly young, shopping with my husband for our first home. Taking my parents along because we have no idea what we're doing.Walking around … (17 comments)
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hurricane: Welcome to Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate in Hurricane, WV - 05/08/07 09:19 AM
For over 100 years, Coldwell Banker has been servicing real estate needs.
Our Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate office is much newer than that, but we hold the same values and commitment that have kept Coldwell Banker a solid, trustworthy company.
I work as a full time REALTOR in partnership with my … (12 comments)
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hurricane: Where to go in Putnam County: Bark at the Park - 04/16/07 08:05 AM
This year's Bark at the Park is scheduled for May 19th at Valley Park in Hurricane, WV.
Details are still being worked out and subject to change, but so far we're looking forward to another fun time!
Police dogs will be there. I always enjoy this, as I generally like cops anyway (my … (14 comments)
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hurricane: Showing Off Real Estate Shows, Solstice Farm - 04/10/07 06:58 AM
Real Estate Shows, the program I use to really show off my listings, has had some really good updates recently and I wanted to show them off a little.
Last night I walked a beautiful property with some of my favorite clients. (I feel it's OK to say that, … (14 comments)
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hurricane: POLL: Are You For or Against Dog Limit Laws? - 04/09/07 06:54 AM
I had a post a while back about the dog limit law in Hurricane. I got a little fired up about the subject and I ranted a bit.
I not only posted to my blog, I also sent that entry out in the form of a newsletter to my clients, friends … (35 comments)
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hurricane: Hurricane High School Class of 1987 UPDATED - 04/05/07 06:36 PM
My 20th high school reunion is this summer.
And no, I don't care about telling you my age, I'm 37 and glad for every year God chooses to bless me with. I'M STILL HERE. I have friends that aren't, so I promise to never, ever be ashamed of my age.
From what … (24 comments)
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hurricane: Hurricane's 10th Annual Civil War Weekend - 03/25/07 04:52 PM
This weekend was our 10th annual Civil War Weekend at Hurricane's Valley Park.
This event is an excuse for a day off. Walking around the fields at Valley Park is suddenly like taking a trip back in time. You're allowed to walk around camp, where the soldiers camp out like they … (8 comments)
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hurricane: Where To Go in Putnam County: The Museum in the Community - 03/25/07 03:07 PM
The Museum in the Community started in 1983 with the combined efforts of the Huntington Museum of Art and area high school kids.
This museum got it's start in a strip mall as an art class learned how to run a museum. Apparently, they took their role VERY seriously. Today … (3 comments)
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hurricane: A Rendezvous at Rendezvous: Where to Go in Putnam County - 03/16/07 11:03 AM
This morning I treated myself. I met my friend Yuki at a new local hotspot, Rendezvous House of Coffee.
I arrived early, knowing I wanted to snap a few pictures so I could share my visit. I'm getting used to walking up to people with my business card out, telling them that … (6 comments)
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hurricane: Hey, Builders! We Need More Like This! - 03/10/07 03:13 PM
At Open Houses these days it seems like everyone is looking for that perfect home. They want a first floor master bedroom. They want that master bath to have his and hers sinks. They want closets so big they can get lost in them.
The search is over. This newly … (2 comments)
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hurricane: The Murals of Hurricane, WV - 03/07/07 05:32 AM
If you visit the city of Hurricane, keep your eyes open as you drive around.
Our city is full of creative people and if you look around, you'll find murals hidden in plain sight. On the side of the Volunteer Fire Department you'll see a mural of fire fighters responding to emergencies. (This … (4 comments)
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hurricane: Where To Go In Putnam County: Paws and Shop - 03/02/07 12:45 PM
Looking for someplace to go in Putnam County? Let me recommend the Paws and Shop thrift shop run by the Putnam County Humane Society.
This shop is filled with a little of everything! You'll find a variety of new and used items. I am a book lover, so I love to … (5 comments)
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hurricane: My First NEGATIVE Post - 02/26/07 09:33 AM
I'm angry this morning. Usually I'm a pretty happy person, spreading the joy. I smile at strangers. Not today. Let me start from the beginning.
I have a client moving here from out of state. She's a lovely, spirited woman with a great laugh and a generous heart. She has taken in a … (76 comments)
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hurricane: Watch This Space. - 02/20/07 03:29 PM
So, this guy Mark had a really cool idea for a blog contest and I signed right up before I let myself have any second thoughts. Then I worried, what in the world would I write about ... !? Turns out my problem wasn't a LACK of ideas, it was TOO MANY IDEAS. I realized, THIS is just what I need to be blogging … (15 comments)
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hurricane: Where To Go In Putnam County: Ferguson Tea Room - 02/15/07 10:29 AM
There's a little gem hidden in plain sight on Main Street in Hurricane, WV. It's the Ferguson Tea Room & Root Cellar Herbs, owned by Sarah White-Cresap.
The tea room is decorated beautifully and features the painting skills of Sarah's daughter Anna. (Be sure to look up, the ceiling will … (2 comments)
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