fun: Viva Las Vegas! - 07/25/08 01:57 PM
I will be leaving for Vegas in less than 24 hours and I would like to know what are some must do's in Vegas? I will be there 6 days and would like to enjoy each and everyday. I prefer you start with "free" recommendations if there are any and then
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fun: Nail Spa Review- - 07/25/08 12:52 AM
Today between taking pictures of an upcoming listing and meeting with a client to present offers, I realized I had about 45 minutes with nothing that had to be done @ the moment, but not really enough time to not totally waste the time by driving to my home office and
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fun: Trace Adkins Headlines 16th Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home - 07/24/08 11:52 AM
What: Oregon Jamboree
Where: Sweet Home, Oregon (Sankey Park area)
When: August 1, 2 & 3, 2008
Who: Country superstars, soon to be superstars and past superstars
Why: Best country music venue in Oregon
This year's Oregon Jamboree offers something for young and old country music fans. From newcomers Kellie Pickler
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fun: Malapropism.....Just say it, for goodness sake! - 07/23/08 10:48 PM
Hello my friends,
How many missed opportunities have you witnessed or experienced, because of a miss-understanding or mis-communication to a prospect or vice-versa. I can assure you it happens a lot more than any of us would care to admit. Half the battle is recognizing it before it happens, but for
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fun: Why am I doing this? - 07/23/08 09:25 PM
Why am I doing this? This was a question my buyer client asked me as we were leaving the lawyers office after a smooth closing. She noted that yes, she assumed I made some money, but she said it appeared that it was a lot more than that. I thought about it
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fun: Burlington County Farm Fair Now In Progress - 07/23/08 01:38 PM
The annual Burlington County Farm Fair started today (6/23/08) and will continue through until Friday evening.This is a great time out for the family to enjoy rides, food, 4-H judging, arts and crafts; and seeing antique equipment, cows and other farm livestock up close, and watch the pig races!In addition to the pig races, there will
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fun: The Active Rain Survival Kit!!!!!!!!!! - 07/22/08 10:29 AM
I've been here for 1.5 years. I love it. I thought I'd share my few pearls of wisdom that'll help you learn quicker than I learned. This past weekend, I asked an fairly straightforward question that evolved into a sub bloggin post of it's own. Members started to get cross against
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fun: Any Mizzou and Illini Fans? - 07/22/08 08:37 AM
If so, you will want to join the fun at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis this morning at 11:00! This is a party celebrating the rivalry that will continue this football season starting August 30th. There will be live music, lunch, a chance to win tickets, mascots and spirit squads.
The
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fun: Salon Review...the best Salon you never knew existed! - 07/22/08 01:48 AM
Embellish has become my very favorite salon. It started when I met owner Trish, @ a "Go Local" event. Trish has an infectuous enthusiams and belief in her business and although I was already quite happy with the Salon I was going to I found myself wanting to try hers.
My first
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fun: Park Review--Harmon Park - 07/22/08 01:19 AM
Over the next few weeks I will be reviewing a # of Tacoma's parks, some that those who are not living in the neighborhood might not even know were there. ( a real shame in many cases)
This review is for Harmon park, just off of South 84th Street in
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fun: Del Mar Horse Races Make North County San Diego the Place! - 07/21/08 07:44 PM
It is summer time for where the surf meets the turf. It is time for the Del Mar horse races! The Del Mar horse races are great for everybody, even the whole family! Every Saturday and Sunday are family weekends from 1pm to 6pm. There are special activities for the kids
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fun: Family Fun!! - 07/21/08 01:51 PM
The only thing that my daughter wanted for her birthday this year was a trip to the water park. Happily we all went on Saturday to Tie Breaker Park in Hopkinsville, KY. I must say we had a blast. I think I enjoyed it more than the kiddos did. It is a
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fun: Be Nice! - 07/21/08 10:32 AM
I truly beleive that it's much easier to be nice than nasty. If you're naturally nasty, there may be a bit of work at the beginning, but eventually you'll get the hang of it! Both niceness and nastiness are contagious, so make a choice to spread the happy virus!
Here's a
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fun: Most Astoria,Oregon Realtors Have Know Idea of The History of This Town - 07/19/08 07:30 AM
Astoria originally had trolley service back in the 1880s, first horse-drawn, then electric. After the great fire in December 1922, some trolleys were stranded on the east end of town and couldn't get back to the trolley barn, which was south of the Astoria Warehouse area.
The Spokane Portland & Seattle
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fun: Tacoma area fun things for kids..... - 07/19/08 01:21 AM
Ok, yes, it's not super original, but I have to say that the Point Defiance Zoo and Point Defiance park are some of my favorite places to go when I steal an afternoon off between Real Estate deals to hang out with my children.
If you have not been there is
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fun: Kids Wierd Ideas - 07/18/08 09:21 PM
Like all kids, my 6 year old and my 8 year old (especially my always inventive 8 year old daughter) come up with some unique ways to entertain themselves.
I'm going to explain this one first because it makes the picture even sillyier. This was a game of: I will swing
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fun: Northlandz- A Cool Place to Visit - 07/18/08 01:09 PM
If you are looking for a cool place to visit during our heat wave, consider Northlandz. Located just north of Flemington on Route 202, Northlandz houses one of the largest model railroad display ever created.
You can get an idea of how huge this display is from these pictures. The
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fun: Are you REAL or just REAL ESTATE? - 07/18/08 04:25 AM
Aloha All:
Hoping all is well with everyone.
A previous blog posting flooded me with comments concerning a statement I made about keeping it real and personal on my website.
I am a PET FRIENDLY (RA) ABR and Military Relocation Specialist.
Being pet friendly my website www.dennislubrano.com
is filled with
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fun: As much as I love Real Estate, I also love time OFF from RE! - 07/18/08 02:12 AM
Our family just returned from our annual fishing/camping trip to Seiku Washington. I was almost 4 days outside of cell phone range, which while it was challenging for Kelly and Sue who covered my calls and maybe and maybe not for the agents who took all of the leads that came
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fun: Birds in your back yard! - 07/18/08 01:51 AM
Birds in Your Backyard
How about a hobby that makes your children quieter that doesn't involve tranquilizers and quieter without straitjackets? (Sh-h, you have to be very quiet and stay perfectly still or the birds will fly away.) Perhaps you can pry your little moles loose from their video
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fun: Where EXACTLY Is the Center of the Internet? - 07/17/08 10:15 PM
Have you ever wondered where the center of the Internet is? Do you know? Just for fun, here are a few sites that think they are "it".
Middle of the Internet
THE Middle of the Internet
You have reached the MIDDLE, the CENTER, the precise and exact HALFWAY
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fun: The Wonder of It All - 07/17/08 07:32 PM
If you are having a bad day. take a look at this.
I was fortunate enough to visit this grand vista in March. When I'm having a bad day, I try to remember the wonders I have seen.
As I remember that it was actually very cold that day. We
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fun: When you buy real estate in Parker Colorado here are some fun things to do. - 07/17/08 04:40 PM
Check out my photo tour or Colorado and only a few of the fun and exciting things to do around Parker Colorado.
What can you see and experience when you live in Parker Colorado? Buying Parker Colorado Real Estate is only the beginning of a journey when you live in Colorado.
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fun: Gallatin County Fair - Fun for the whole herd! - 07/17/08 02:56 PM
The Annual Gallatin County Fair is in town this weekend and we want everyone to have such a grand time! Many locals and visitors enjoy going to this annual event and watching the Pro Bull Riding, Bozeman Roundup Rodeo, Mud Bog and the Annual 4-H International Cherry Pit Spitting contest.
Come
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fun: Fun with a few cobs of corn... - 07/16/08 09:10 PM
While having a little fun with my daughter (on the right) and my youngest brother (on the left), another of my brothers (the off screen middle child) decided to capture our 4th of July corn eating contest on video. An much to my chagrin, place it on youtube. Oh well, we weren't really going
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fun: Quarter Bets at Work (a.k.a., are we having fun yet?) - 07/16/08 07:09 PM
If you work full-time, you spend more time working than at home. And if your work is "WORK" then what's the point. Work can and should have a fun side too.
(Of course, it helps if you are with a great company, with a great team that works hard and has a
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fun: Another version of the National Anthem (or was it the Pledge...) A Video Blog by Sarah Reinhart - 07/15/08 07:00 PM
Yes folks, these guys were at Riverfront Park and agreed to sing the National Anthem for us on the 4th of July while waiting for the fireworks. They warned us they could not sing, but had a great time trying!
Very FUNNY!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPlYE_tGlEk
Funny? Check out our other
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fun: Our first fishing trip of the year and we caught our limit! (Detroit Lake) - 07/15/08 10:59 AM
Detroit Lake is one of my father's and my favorite fishing spots. This year we both got to do something that we have never both done at the same time, we both left with our limit of fish, and they weren't light weights either.
Detroit Lake is just over an
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fun: Junction City Scandinavian Festival - 07/14/08 04:33 PM
The world may be focused on the Olympics in Bejing on August 8, but the Junction City Scandinavian Festival will already be a day old.
Every year since 1961, the people of Junction City have celebrated their Scandinavian heritage with a festival that offers cultural entertainment and activities and food, food,
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fun: So what is better? Using a video game device or hitting a wiffle curve? - 07/14/08 06:16 AM
Went to a birthday party over the weekend for a 10 year old and there was a group of 6 kids, all around 10, huddled in the corner playing video games. I watched for a little while, and it kind of looked fun so I tried it. I needed a 5
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fun: A FUN GAME To PLAY... - 07/12/08 04:41 PM
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fun: Prime Resturant, Three Rivers Casino - 07/12/08 01:16 PM
The resturant is located in the Three Rivers Casino in Florence, OR. Just head west from Eugene and you can't miss it.http://www.threeriverscasino.com/a/pages/hotel.htm...We had dinner at the Prime Resturant and I enjoyed the meal very much. Overall, I would give them about 4 stars out of 5. My lobster was outstanding, the
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fun: Sherburne County Fair Kicks Off with a Parade! - 07/12/08 08:19 AM
On Friday, July 18th, the Sherburne County Fair in Elk River will start off with a parade! Get the kiddies out...Bring your chairs, and goodie bags, sunglasses and a little bit of bug spraycuz this is a "must see" event!Last year the parade lasted about 1-1/2 hours and we walked away
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fun: Oregon Country Fair - 07/11/08 01:03 PM
One of Lane County's best kept secrets has got to be the Oregon Country Fair. However, for a best kept secret, we sure have a lot of people show up for it each year. The fair started today and runs through Sunday. Here is a map from their website on how to
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fun: Out of sight.....out of mind. - 07/11/08 12:52 PM
You've got to hand it to Benjamin Franklin. When it came to adages he gave us all something to think about. I don't know if it was Ben who coined the term "out of sight...out of mind," but it's something that should be in the back of every real estate agent's
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fun: Outer Banks - NC Aquarium Family Fun Nights - 07/11/08 12:28 PM
North Carolina Aquarium - Roanoke Island, Manteo The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island (http://www.ncaquariums.com/ri/riindex.htm) is located just of the coast of the Outer Banks in the picturesque town of Manteo. Manteo is full of quaint shops and restaurants, and the Aquarium has a recent multi-million dollar renovation with a full schedule
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fun: Hey, Guess What? I'm in the NEWS! - 07/11/08 11:09 AM
I just couldn't resist--a friend of mine sent me this, and I thought it was GREAT! Check it out, this is an absolute must-see:
To GET TICKETS for the next FORECLOSURE BUS TOUR, FILL OUT THE:
EASY ONLINE FORM
Be sure to tell us how many tickets
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fun: Happy Friday! - 07/11/08 08:53 AM
Happy Friday! I thought everyone might enjoy the picture. I hope everyone has a great week end.
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fun: Just feel like talking - 07/10/08 12:39 PM
Hello world, it is a lovely day here in Chicago sun is shining and it is very very warm and humid. I love this kind of weather and that is why I am so in love with Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico. You can live and work in Paradise.
For
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fun: Had a Bad Day? - 07/09/08 05:11 PM
Video
Well, I hope that through me you can have a laugh to help you through your bad day. My day has been rather tough...not that this is a first after being in real estate and lending for 13 years I have had my fair share of deals that have not gone
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fun: SPEND A FUN DAY ON LONG ISLAND - 07/09/08 10:48 AM
HERE'S A GREAT WAY TO SPEND THE DAY ON LONG ISLAND!
IT'S A VISIT TO Atlantis Marine World IN RIVERHEAD WHERE IT IS RICH IN EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
IN JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS YOU CAN GO ON A SHARK DIVE, CLIMB A ROCK WALL, SNORKEL WITH STING RAYS, TAKE A GREAT SCENIC
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fun: Better Than a TV Remote Control! - 07/08/08 09:37 PM
WOW!
This has got to be the website of all websites:
Here's a site for everyone and you don't have to be able to read, just know your logos
What A Handy Tool!!
This is or has to be one of the coolest things since the TV remote control
Just
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fun: A Hole in One....just some post holiday fun! - 07/07/08 10:17 AM
I know that I'm supposed to be back working on my business. OK...I will, but I must say that I had such an awesome 4th weekend. We did all of the family stuff as well as played a lot of disc golf. My buddy almost had a hole-in-one. I've had 4
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fun: The 2nd biggest 4th of July parade in Oregon was once again great! - 07/06/08 11:32 PM
The Hillsboro, Oregon, 4th of July parade was once again a great success with thousands of people showing up to see the parade that had kids, dogs, public officials, and everyone smiling.
This year we sat in front of my co-coach of my daughter's softball team who happens to have a
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fun: A great BLOG post...Here is my 6...well for today! - 07/05/08 02:40 PM
I just read a great Blog post that is has great meaning and at the same time creates some great fun.
Go check it out!
6 words to explain your life
I posted 6 words that came to mind today as it is a slogan that my family lives by. I
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fun: Happy 4th Of July America! - 07/04/08 06:28 PM
We live in a great country!
Take time to enjoy the beautiful freedom we have in America!
Watch some fireworks...
See a parade...
Read your Bible...
Pray in public...
Write about your government...
Write a letter to the editor...
Write an email to a senator or the President...
Polish
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fun: Family, Friends and Happiness in USA - 07/04/08 01:39 PM
In January I took my grandkids to Disney World. I had to take their parents too, but some things can't be avoided. This picture I think really sums up what the trip was all about. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
The joy of showing the wonders
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fun: Happy 4th of July: Marin County Fair An Old Friend - 07/04/08 10:48 AM
Happy 4th of July to everyone. I hope all of you have a favorite family outing or place to go. For me it is Napa or Lake Tahoe but this year will be different--I am going retro.
The Marin County Fair
The fair, long a stable of my childhood and cotton
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fun: Tyler, Texas - 07/03/08 10:14 PM
For those of you that visited Tyler once many, many, moons again, I just thought I would let you know things have changed. I have lived here for about 12 years, and let me tell you we have some growth going on here! I learned yesterday of a new hotel going
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fun: Delaware County Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks - 2008 - 07/03/08 07:00 PM
If you live in Delaware County or Chester County or anywhere else in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley, you have many opportunities to enjoy fireworks displays put on by local communities.
Check out Philly.com's 2008 Fireworks Finder for the location, date and time of fireworks in you area of the
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fun: Jason Crouch for President! Write him into office. - 07/03/08 04:44 PM
I don't know about the rest of you, but I found out by accident just recently that Jason Crouch may have not been completely up front with us. Seems that he might have a hidden life that will soon be on the news headlines all across the country.
Jason Crouch for
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fun: Burlington County Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks - 2008 - 07/03/08 02:53 PM
If you live in Burlington County or anywhere else in South Jersey and the Delaware Valley, you have many opportunities to enjoy fireworks displays put on by local communities.
Or you can go attend Fort Dix's Independence Day Celebration for what I believe is one of the best fireworks displays you will enjoy up close.
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fun: Decorating with intent... - 07/03/08 01:29 AM
I got involved in a discussion on another blog, about the differences between a home being "staged" or "decorated". I brought up the difference after the blog was written (for the public), about a "decorated" home ready to sell.
I spent the better part of 20 years as a "visual merchandiser". I
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fun: AHHHH! Back From Vacation! - 07/02/08 12:44 PM
I just got back recently from a week vacationing in Corolla, NC in the Outer Banks. All in all, it was a relaxing vacation. However, it seems like we need a vacation after we return from vacation! It seems like it takes a lot of time and planning just to get away
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fun: What a weekend in Arizona - 06/30/08 12:13 PM
Sometimes it is easy to forget, or not realize, all of the great things you love to do in your home town or home state. As a real estate professional these expereinces are so important to remember as a good portion of our business is with those clients that are relocating.
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fun: IT's time: The Waukesha County Fair, Waukesha, Wisconsin - 06/29/08 07:47 PM
wwww.tombraatz.com wwwbuyingvip.,com. tom@tombraatz,com tombraatz@remax.net 262-3771459
What a grand time can be had at the Waukesha County Fair, in Waukesha. You can see it all and do it all by coming to the Waukesha County Fair. This Fair has gone back since barns became a novelty. Fairs have been an area highlight since many can remember.
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fun: Real Estate for kids........Which way does the wind blow - 06/29/08 07:09 PM
The other day I was driving to San Diego with my grandkids. I wanted to take a few pictures for my blog, and especially I wanted one of the Camp Pendelton sign. Well, for some reason I kept going down different streets, and had no idea at all where we were. The kids
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fun: Browerville Days - 06/29/08 06:46 AM
Once a year my small hometown of Browerville, MN has their Browerville Days celebration. Former graduates and residence travel a long ways to come back to Browerville for the celebration. I talked to one person in the Military and stationed in Italy. Another couple who live in Omaha, and one person from
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fun: Moody Gardens August Special Event Spectacular-Galveston, TX - 06/28/08 11:11 PM
AGA-BOOM Theater of Physical Comedy
August 2-10
A show for all ages and entire families, AGA-Boom combines the ubridled silliness of slapstick with the theatarical expressionism and poetry of the very best in European experimental theater circus comedy. This is one show you have to see to believe!
All shows will
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fun: Movies in the Park at Medford Township - 06/25/08 11:35 PM
Medford Township's Department of Recreation is be providing a free "Family Summer Movies in the Park" series to be shown in Freedom Park, at 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055 (across from the Public Safety Building). The movies will be shown at dusk every Tuesday evening through August 26. If weather is
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fun: Ideas For Summer Fun in Charleston, South Carolina - 06/25/08 11:53 AM
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fun: Joke for the day - 06/24/08 02:55 PM
At dinner John turned to his wife of 12 years and asked: "In all the years we have been married, when I get mad at you, you don't fight back. How do you control your temper?"
His wife looked at him and said, "I clean the toliet."
John said, "I don't
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fun: Monday Morning Gifts..The beginning of Summer - 06/23/08 12:43 PM
Monday Monday....our heat wave is ending, and a nice breeze is coming through the doors. Yes, this Monday morning is starting off just right. The birds are singing, the coffee is brewing and I'm putting some water on the garden. Birds love it in the morning and come swooping into and
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fun: What's in a Birthday? - Some interesting facts from the day you were born! - 06/23/08 11:33 AM
Following my recent post, How many of me?
I bring you the new slight, but interesting waste of 5 minutes while having a coffee break.
It's easy, click here and enter your birth date.
You will find all sorts of interesting facts. Apprarently I share a birthday with Ringo Star and
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fun: Upcoming Events In Astoria Queens, NY - 06/22/08 09:33 AM
38th Annual Feast in Honor of St. Antonio Abate Sponsored by Fraternal Society of Castrofilippo
Location: Ditmars Blvd. Between 35th & 38th Street, Astoria Queens, NY
When: June 26th, 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2008
Good Food, Funs Games, Raffle for a Car
Fun for all ages
Louis
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fun: Destin Beaches are Picture Perfect !!! - 06/21/08 07:34 PM
Hello Everyone!
The weather here in the Florida Panhandle ... Destin, FL has been absolutely BEACHY! Perfect for the visitors on vacation! The beaches are always gorgeous and the water is always beautiful ... but this year many have noticed that something is a bit different. Everything is MORE THAN PICTURE
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fun: NEW LOCATION Santana Park July 4th, 2008 Celebration! - 06/21/08 02:17 PM
The Corona Parks & Community Services Department is the proud sponsor of our annual 4th of July Celebration of Independence Day. So be sure to come and celebrate the 232nd Birthday of the United States of America!Parade begins at 10:00 AM. * Parade route: Main St. (Ontario to Olive St.)
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fun: WHY IS IT THAT.................. IT SEEMS NORMAL? And what is normal anymore? - 06/20/08 05:46 PM
I am going to go way off the beaten track with this blog but life is about life...but what is normal at this point in time?
What is the most useful or overused "thing" in this world besides water and sunshine? Whatever you want to call it!
I think it is eggs......
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fun: shagging the night away.... - 06/20/08 01:06 PM
...and what a night it was! Downtown Aiken is the best :) We had a beach blast last night - and after hours it ended with a beach party on our party street! Yes, we have a 'party' street here in Aiken :) All of our 'block parties', festivals, etc..are held right
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fun: July 4th Celebrations in Flower Mound, Texas - 06/20/08 10:34 AM
Come celebrate July 4th in Flower Mound Texas.
Starting at 11:00 AM, at Timber Creek Elementary School you can line up with a decorated wagon, stroller, bike, trike, whatever you'd like and start marching to kick the day off. The route is short (so the tiny tikes don't get too tired) and ends at the LISD School
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fun: The joint is jumping :) - 06/19/08 08:13 PM
Downtown Aiken, that is! Yes, what a wonderful night. The weather is perfect, and the community has come together to celebrate with a Downtown Beach Blast. There was a 'cruise-in' with some hot rods, and antiques, and my favorite was the corvette. My friend Kara was there with her camera, so
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fun: Joke for the day - 06/18/08 05:07 PM
A young woman asked an older woman how she had become rich. The old woman said, "In1942 I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple and spent the day polishing it. At the end of the day I sold it for 10 cents. The next day I invested
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fun: Shrine Circus - 06/18/08 04:00 PM
The annual Shrine Circus is one of the largest fundraising events sponsored by the Shriners. The Circus provides a fun-filled family event with proceeds going to a good cause. This year, the Windsor Arena will be hosting the Shrine Circus on Tuesday, July 8 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets
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fun: Cambridge Lutheran Church suffers second loss in Softball - 06/17/08 09:41 PM
Springvale Baptist Church has our number it appears as we lose our second game of the season in a low scoring 7-6 game. Hits and runs were hard to come by in this one. We went up 3-0 in the top of the third and Springvale answered with 5 runs in
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fun: You are never too old to slip 'n slide! (embarassing video inside) - 06/17/08 02:04 PM
Who says 25 is too old to slip 'n slide? The landing was a little rough, but what a ride!
BTW, this "video" is actually an animated gif I made using about 9 pictures. This is my blog entry about the site I use:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/546594/Animate-your-logo
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fun: AAADD - KNOW THE SYMPTOMS....This is what can happen to ActiveRain Bloggers! - 06/17/08 01:35 PM
A.A.A.D.D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table
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fun: YMCA CAMP INGERSOLL PORTLAND CT - 06/17/08 01:22 PM
Do you remember being a child and all the fun you had at summer camp. Looking forward to seeing the friends you made the previous summer, and meeting up with them again, and thoughts of making new ones.
Learning to swim for the first time? Taking archery lessons,
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fun: I'm auditioning for the Presidency!!! - 06/16/08 10:44 PM
OK...I have to admit it....I'm thinking of a career change. If you're so inclined, I may just join the political foray to mix it up a bit. I think that I can challenge McCain and Obama. I know that each of them have a lot more money than my Campaign,
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fun: A Dozen Things to Discover - 06/16/08 07:53 AM
Aiken, South Carolina
A Dozen Things to Discover
1. Discover treasures in this 32-room, 15-bathroom & 1-ballroom cottage.
2. Explore Aiken's unique touch and feel sensory trail.
3. Experience where the Duke of Windsor & W.Churchill have stayed.
4.
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fun: Desperate REALTOR -- Episode 2 "Please Buy a House" - 06/14/08 05:06 PM
Here's Episode 2 of Desperate REALTOR(s).
If you have not yet watched Episode 1, please click to view: Desperate REALTOR Begging for a Listing
I hope you enjoy Episode 2.
Trust me, I've never spoken to a client like this, nor should you (even if you may feel this
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fun: We also have the Land of Lakes...right here in Central Oregon - 06/14/08 01:31 PM
There are so many fun things to do in Central Oregon it makes it an excellent place to live. Besides the ATV, Dirt Biking, Horse Back Riding, Skiing(snow and water), Canoeing, Boating, Whitewater, Cycling & Cyclocrossing, Hiking, Climbing, Hunting, Float Tubing, Natural Museums, Lava Caves, Rentals(Bicycles, Most Floatation devices, Boats, Paddle
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fun: Quilting - 06/14/08 10:55 AM
I have a great passion for quilting and always look for people to share my pattern, blocks etc, with.To me sharing tips etc. is a great way to socialize and make new friends. I am a Real Esate Broker and work 24/7 but I always find the time to do a
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fun: Friday the 13th - How was your day? - 06/14/08 09:42 AM
I made it through another Friday the 13th without anything strange happening.
Even with spending three hours of the evening with seven excited Brownie Girl Scouts (2 nd graders) having a fun time for our last meeting of this year. Next year will kick off in about three months. They will
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fun: Fun, fun, fun - 06/14/08 09:27 AM
Last Chance......
Yikes...I can't believe it is already June 14th. Saturday, June 14th. I've gotten behind on my planned posts. I've almost waited too late to be able to get this one in. Oops.
June 14th --- That means that tonight is the last concert in the City of College Station's Starlight
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fun: All Year Round Fun - Blackbeard's Cove, Mount Pleasant, SC - 06/14/08 08:34 AM
This 6 acre pirate themed amusement park is situated on Hwy 17N on the outskirts of Mount Pleasant. It has been open now for just over 2 years.
This wonderful place is owned and operated by the Sebuck's a local family who dreamt up the idea themselves. They then did what
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fun: School's Out - Things to do with your Children in and around Toronto - 06/12/08 10:31 PM
School is almost out and some parents will be wondering what to do, to keep the kids busy and having fun. Here is a short list of some things your children may enjoy.
Visit the Ontario Science Centre - touch a tornado, listen to a heart murmur, or crawl through a
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fun: Take A Coffee Break And Enjoy This One - 06/12/08 02:28 AM
Have you ever been sitting in church and the pastor breaks out an illustration about his family? Have you wondered what he had coming to him (or her) after service that day? A friend of mine posted this video on his blog. I don't know where he got it, but you've
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fun: Who is that driving the bobcat? - 06/11/08 06:47 AM
I thought this was cute and wanted to share...
We have been doing some grading work in our yard. We had hired a contractor to do the job and he left his machine here for my husband to use over the weekend (he is a friend of the family). Hubby had
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fun: 1 in 8 million chances to be a lightning rod!! - 06/10/08 10:54 PM
261. "Lassie" was played by a group of male dogs; the main one was named Pal.
262. In 1863, Paul Hubert of Bordeaux, France, was sentenced to life in jail for murder. After 21 years, it was discovered that he was convicted of murdering himself.
263. Nepal is the only country
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fun: I seem to have misplaced my sphygmomanometer! - 06/10/08 10:47 PM
241. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
242. "The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in English.
243. There are 336 dimples on a regulation US golf ball. In the UK its 330.
244. The Toltecs (a 7th century tribe) used
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fun: Why Blog? - 06/09/08 01:27 PM
Why do you blog?
People blog for different reasons.
Some people blog who really should author books.
Some are inspirational and uplifting.
Some share Real Estate knowlege & experience.
Some just for the AR points - Saw a few who even talked about their post was just for points.?
Some
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fun: You couldn’t have made me prouder - 06/09/08 12:45 PM
It was a wild weekend and one that I will never forget as my heart skipped a beat a few times, but you never let me down. Last year, I started coaching softball in the middle of the year after the other coach just up and quit in the middle of
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fun: Free Money! - 06/09/08 10:56 AM
Know a kid looking to pick up a little cash?
Check out this link from TD BANKNORTH.
They are offering $10 to every kid reads 10 books this summer. They put the money in a new or existing savings account for the child! Check it out!
Great way to teach
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fun: Monday Morning....The Pink Big Wheel & Real Estate Gas Saving tips - 06/09/08 02:18 AM
One for the money and two for the show....grab your coffee, and let's go go go :) Yep, it's Monday, Happy Monday again. Today I want to make sense of why gas prices are outrageous, and I want to make sense of why so many families can't afford the basic food items anymore,
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fun: Star Mule Days - 06/07/08 11:53 PM
Our family just got back from "Star Mule Days." It's an annual fair and carnival in the town of Star, thirteen miles west of Boise.
One of my recent Dewey Color Consultant graduates, Marilyn Perkins, invited us. We were surprised to see her singing on the stage! She is very talented!
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fun: A Comic Look At Fuel Prices!!! - 06/06/08 03:15 PM
This post is an off shoot from a blog post in Jeff & Grace Safrin's blog called Dream Car which has been going on for a while.
The rest of this post is various cartoons that I have been email recently. Some made me smile so I thought i would share them with you.
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fun: Drive In Theater Fun - 06/06/08 12:08 PM
Today is the seventy-fifth anniversary of the first drive-in theater in America . It all began in Camden New Jersey. Go to http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa980121.htm
Are you old enough to remember going to the drive-in theater? In elementary school days my family would go and catch a John Wayne or Elvis movie.
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fun: Come join the fun at the 16th Annual Fishing Rodeo in Auburn, Alabama! - 06/06/08 08:36 AM
The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Fishing Rodeo from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the lake in Auburn Technology Park South. This year's rodeo is in conjunction with the Water Works Wonders National Fishing and Boating Week.
The family event is for children
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fun: AZ Father's Day Plans - 06/06/08 12:21 AM
Sunday, June 15, 2008
- FATHERS DAY -
There comes a day in every year that we go that extra extra mile for dads and they deserve it. A wonderful day to do something special for that ALL-IMPORTANT man in your life. Whether it be your own father or your children's
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fun: Is your culture infectious? - 06/05/08 08:11 PM
At a conference in gorgeous Hamilton Island this morning I asked a packed room of around 400 people a question of opinion. I told them that the morning before I’d take two flights - one with Jetstar and one with Virgin Blue (both Australian domestic airlines). My question to them was
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