Blog entries tagged with "winter":


winter: Can't Get Out Of Your Own Way Somedays? This Maine Moose Knows The Feeling. - 05/03/08 11:51 AM
Wallowing In Snow...Frustrated, Cold, But Being Helped By Locals In Aroostook County! 
Ever have days when you are up to here with whatever you have to deal with? Maine wildlife had a feast or famine due to snow loads this winter. Coyotes and wolves feasted on venison but the larger animals had … (8 comments)

winter: Blackberry Winter??? - 04/30/08 06:47 AM
Hi Ya'll...Ok I have always heard of Blackberry winter and Dogwood winter. And as I type this morning it is a very chilly 35 degrees. My question is this...It this really what they call blackberry winter even though, according to my husband, the blackberries have not bloomed yet.
Even on our local … (2 comments)

winter: Who Joined Witness Protection Program in Minnesota? - 04/28/08 05:08 PM
 
Where is SPRING?! 
It came by a few days ago, about a week ago, it teased us with two gorgeous days.  Those days felt like heaven.  Everyone was out walking, biking, raking lawns, playing with children...   It was almost perfect.  Then, it came... a winter storm?  Does winter not own a … (6 comments)

winter: Winter Wonderland... - 04/24/08 04:28 PM
Sitting mesmerized here at my desk, looking out at a wall of white and reaching for a cup of hot coco, I  ponder on the events of the week and what needs to be wrapped up tomorrow.
The snow is pounding heavily as the silver dollar sized flakes have now covered the … (9 comments)

winter: Excited to see Dark Ice - 04/21/08 08:19 PM
For me, the real sign of spring in the Lakes Area is when the ice goes off the lakes.  Oh sure, the snow is gone, and sunshine has some real warmth to it.  The grass is even green in places, but an ice covered lake is usually the last remnant of … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:30 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (8 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:30 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (3 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:30 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (1 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:29 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (1 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:27 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:25 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (1 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:24 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:20 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:19 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:18 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:17 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:16 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: WHERE IS SPRING!!!!! - 04/10/08 11:14 AM
I know this sounds like a broken record --but where is SPRING!!!! I really think I have slipped into a deep winter blah depression... this is just not right. What happened to sunshine and spring blossoms on trees and little flowers!!! I just can't take it anymore, wasn't that a line from … (0 comments)

winter: Northern Maine! Destination For Recreational Fun...Things To Do in Aroostook County! - 04/02/08 10:50 AM
     You have a stressful job where you live.  You want to have a place to getaway...a vacation home!  In Maine you can afford a second home easy.  Or consider buying a parcel of land, and put a cabin on the acreage.  Or if you needs are small, park a travel … (1 comments)

winter: Will Winter ever end? - 04/01/08 02:15 PM
I was leaving my house for the office the other morning, after yet another night of SNOW!  Will winter ever end?  As I waited to turn, I looked across the street to a patch of trees.  I had to grab my camera!  The scene was too perfect!  The snow clung to … (0 comments)

winter: March; In Like A Lion Out Like A... BEAR! - 03/31/08 01:42 PM
Today is the last day in March and the old adage that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb needs to be re-written.
We were warned by the groundhog that there would be 6 more weeks of winter, this is an expected occurrence in Idaho. I live in Idaho … (5 comments)

winter: Where are the 'savings' in this? - 03/30/08 05:17 PM
I've recently been explaining in my blog how Gilliam Appraisal Services has expanded to include vacant asset protection.  Since most of Maine is now in 'damage assessment' mode from snow and ice loads, I thought I would share some photos.  These are of properties that haven't been maintained. 
This property had … (2 comments)

winter: Too Much Winter? Saturday Fun - 03/22/08 11:14 AM
These pictures were sent to me by my friend in Northern Idaho. Apparently there have been numerous sighting of Albinos this year(not snowmen)
At first I thought these where fake, but they look like the real deal. Albino moose have also been spotted. I really think they’ve had enough of the … (1 comments)

winter: My kids wanted to shovel the driveway... - 03/21/08 03:37 PM
Another winter wonderland in Cambridge, MN. My kids are 4 and 6 so I was not expecting much when they offered to shovel the driveway.  Here is what I got:
They managed to move around some snow but that was about it.  It did help because when I shoveled the driveway, having … (12 comments)

winter: Snow! Snow! Snow! and more Snow! - 03/21/08 10:08 AM
Happy Spring!
Here we are in the Midwest, Chicago area, ready to enjoy spring, dust off the bikes, start taking walks outside and what do we get-6 inches of snow today!!
Our office was just starting to get a few more showings and people were just starting to start thinking "new Home" again.  … (11 comments)

winter: CRAZY NH Winter turns Moose ALL White! - 03/19/08 05:54 AM
Well...maybe not but I have to wonder if the wild winter we had in NH had some effect on this interesting moose that was recently photographed in Boscawan, NH.
 
It is pretty unusual to see an albino Moose anywhere...
Not to sound too morose but I sure hope this big fellah gets VERY … (9 comments)

winter: An Early Spring Poem Inspired by an Evening Walk Through Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck NJ 07722 - 03/15/08 05:29 PM
I stole away a few minutes for myself this evening. Easier said than done for a husband and father of three.
Took some photos of our northeast earth emerging from Winter. I guess I'm as seasonally affected by the Old Man as the next REALTOR/frustrated writer.
Bucks Mill Park is more than … (25 comments)

winter: Winter's almost over, here's a few final winter bird photos to enjoy! - 03/15/08 04:19 PM
With spring quickly approaching, I realized it's time to post the last few winter photos I have.

I like the way his feathers are puffed out to protect him from the cold.  I named this photo Chilly Birdie.

Maybe he's not just cold, he could be grumpy, too.  I think … (10 comments)

winter: Brighten Up Your Living Space - 03/15/08 01:56 PM
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winter: So much for an Early Spring! - 03/10/08 05:40 PM
It is sad to say, but Hamilton is going to get hit yet again by another huge winter storm tomorrow.  This has been one of the worst winters we have seen in many years.  Toronto is only 30 cm away from reaching the record amount of snow in a winter.Now I … (0 comments)

winter: Fantastic Mid-Winter Golf Outing. In Minnesota? - 03/06/08 02:40 PM
That's right, we had an office golf outing yesterday here in SE Minnesota.  How you ask?  Well the owners of the company we work at came up with an ingenious solution to the snow covered- frozen ground issuse.  We had our 9 hole outing here in the office. They designed a course throughout … (6 comments)

winter: The ice is Melting!! No this is not a post about Global Warming!! - 03/03/08 10:20 AM
5:00 PM Saturday March 1, 2008 that is the day & time that signalled the end of the curling season here in Owatonna, MN.  Not because winter is over by any means but because we lease our refrigeration from Steele County and they need to shut off the cold and melt … (0 comments)

winter: Preparing to Sell…Keep It Clean! - 03/02/08 08:30 PM
Spring is just 17 days away!!!  I am hopeful that this will mean that the Gloucester County real estate market will pick up a bit and gain some momentum for the remainder of 2008.  Historically, this is the time of year where we see more buyers out looking at properties than … (0 comments)

winter: Warning - Beautiful Owatonna Photos Don't Look if Snow is Offensive to You - 03/01/08 10:38 AM
Warning - if you don't like snow you may be offended by my photos - but this year we have plenty of it.  I want to show off my community.  We've been fortunate to raise our family, make lasting friendships, grow a business, and have fun all while living in Owatonna, … (9 comments)

winter: If you love snow, you need to move to Michigan...it's the perfect place for you! - 02/29/08 12:59 PM
Wow!  It's almost March 1st and in my opinion, the SPRING market.  Too bad, we just got dumped on with some more snow.  How exciting is that?  In fact, if you love snow, it is definitely time for you to move to Michigan.  I think at this point and after being … (19 comments)

winter: Defiance, Ohio Weather - 02/29/08 10:14 AM
Once again I am reminded of why I really am not fond of the snow.  Today I headed out to a house to let the water service person in so that we can get it turned on for a home inspection.  Wouldn't you know it, he couldn't find the water shut-off … (2 comments)

winter: Maine is heading towards the spring but it is still freezing and snowy - 02/28/08 02:22 PM
Hello everyone, as you know (looking on your calendar) it is always my pleasure to contact you directly or indirectly and give you my 2c worth of knowledge and observation through my blog.
As I am looking outside of the window, after yet another 2 snow storm, I can not help but wonder … (0 comments)

winter: Welcome to Colorado's banana belt! - 02/25/08 10:48 AM
What a winter it has been.  The snowiest, coldest and windiest on record.  This has been a winter like no one here can remember.  Usually we get a bit of snow...it melts...and the rest of the day is sunny.  This year the snow has come and stayed and then more has … (3 comments)

winter: Winter Has Arrived in the Big Bear Valley - 02/23/08 11:44 AM
Originally posted on The Sugarloaf Real Estate Blog 
Other than some of the coldest temperatures I have ever experienced, the last winter that we have had in the Big Bear Valley didn't generate very much snow.  In fact, I can't remember if we had a real snow storm last winter.  I'd say … (12 comments)

winter: Only in Minnesota?! - Perhaps... One or Two Other Places... - 02/21/08 10:09 AM
        The temperatures in the Twin Cities got down to 15 degrees below zero night before last, and that's air temp.  Wind chill was in the neighborhood of 35-40 below zero..  brrrrr..  Yeah, it's pretty cold.  Wait, whatever happened to global warming?! Can't find it here. 
Remember science experiments in grade … (28 comments)

winter: Colder Winter = Oil Prices Heat Up - 02/20/08 09:32 AM
Despite oil's recent rally into record highs, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted that "increased supply and lower seasonal crude demand in the United States" will likely lead to "crude prices easing slightly over the winter" in its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook report.While the EIA's research seems to suggest lower … (0 comments)

winter: Another Ice Stom? - 02/20/08 07:58 AM
The major news networks are predicting a major ice event for our area beginning tonight and going through Thursday.  OH NO!Back in December 2007 we went through a terrible ice storm in our area.  My home and neighborhood was without power from Sunday through the following Friday.  The entire greater Tulsa … (5 comments)

winter: How To Keep Motivated In The Winter - 02/19/08 09:35 PM
For those of us who work in colder climates I ask you... how do you keep motivated in the winter?  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the city of Saskatoon or even the weather in Saskatchewan I'll give you a quick overview.  We have 4 distinct seasons here with … (2 comments)

winter: The end of Feb already here....and then there is that groundhog! - 02/19/08 02:48 PM
So, did the groundhog see his shadow or not? I do not recall  hearing if good ol Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not? As long as were on the subject I have a few questions. IS that the original Punxsutawney Phil?? or is it a relative?  And do his predictions always come … (0 comments)

winter: Lake Arrowhead Real Estate: Beautiful Winter Day in the Mountains - 02/19/08 10:46 AM
 
Winter in the San Bernardino Mountains has always been a magical time for me.  I have many fond memories of sledding and snowball fights as a child.  We used to build snow caves and make snow cones with the fresh snow and Kool-aid.  When the trees are flocked with snow and … (0 comments)

winter: Michigan Winter Wonderland Poem - 02/17/08 03:33 PM
I just received a poem through my e-mail about Michigan winters. The author is unknown, but did a fantastic job. The poem pretty much holds true for this winter. Enjoy. … (12 comments)

winter: Winter shots- Saugatuck, Michigan - 02/15/08 04:25 PM
Lately Saugatuck Michigan has been experiencing winter wonderland. We have a break in the weather for a day or so, with more snow on the way Sunday.Here are some photos the Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images recently took.Walkway over looking Lake Michigan.           Steps to the beach on Lake Michigan at Oval Beach. You … (26 comments)

winter: A Few Tips on Selling Your Home This Winter - 02/13/08 07:57 PM
Even in the winter, curb appeal is important. A pot of winter pansies by the front door can lend a cheery note. During the colder months much more attention needs to be paid to how inviting the interior entry of your home is. Have sand or de-icing products on hand for … (3 comments)

winter: My ideal traffic report - 02/12/08 03:06 PM
 I have been hearing reports of slow traffic all day, but why?  Salt trucks and plows have been busy, the roads are not icy, haven't been since I got on them at 7:30 this morning.  My theory  is that we have a lot of people who haven't seen, let alone driven … (3 comments)

winter: Baby it's Cold Outside - Ready for the Chicago Winter to End - 02/12/08 10:51 AM
Cold? Yep.It's that time in the Chicago winter when the allure of snow has faded and been replaced by a simmering discontentedness.As the mercury vacillated in the past several days above and below freezing, finally settling on the negative side of the freezing level, what we have here in Chicago is … (0 comments)

winter: Polk County Real Estate Appraisers - 02/10/08 02:44 PM
If you need to get a property appraised in polk county florida we appraise all areas including, Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Highland Park, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Mulberry, Polk City, Winter Haven and many, many more in the polk county … (0 comments)

winter: We appraiser real estate all over Orange County Florida - 02/10/08 02:38 PM
If you need an orlando real estate appraiser then look no futher. our covergae areas in orando include, Alfaya, Aloma, Apopka, Avalon, Azalea Park, Bay Hill, Bay Lake, Bithlo, Belle Isle, Christmas, Down Town, Dr. Philips, Eatonville, Edgewood, Gotha, Hunters Creek, Isleworth, Lake Buena Vista, Lockhart, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando Florida … (0 comments)

winter: What's grey and white and all over NW Ohio? - 02/08/08 04:04 PM
Toledo, Ohio
Now that you have put your thinking cap on the answer should appear quite quickly.
What is it, you say?  It's a snow sky, of course.
We have had days and days of rain/snow mix and now we have had two days of snow and snow showers.  The lawns are white again … (10 comments)

winter: A Sure Cure for Winter Blues - 02/07/08 12:32 AM
 
                 Had enough snow???    Are you suffering from the BLUES?
                 Come see and hear  A Symphony of Orchids!
Get out of the house and come to the New Hampshire Orchid Society 17th annual orchid show.  
Date:   February 8 - 10, 2008
Location!: Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH(formerly the Sheraton Tara)just off US Rt. 3 at exit 1
Saturday … (22 comments)

winter: Heart Attack Snow - 02/06/08 06:02 PM
This winter has been one of the snowiest in our records.
I exercise daily by shoveling the driveway. This morning's snow started as sleet and froze. Then heavy wet snow fell on top of that. Ugh. Cold too.
I learned many years ago to shovel this type of snow very carefully. Because … (5 comments)

winter: Nude Snowmen in Wisconsin seek spring wardrobe help... - 02/05/08 08:48 PM
Wisconsin, known for its Frozen Tundra from Green Bay to Madison,the liberal bastions of the University of Wisconsin,dead deer hanging from the front porch,beer and cheese from happier cows,is seeking help from members of activerain.Please dress this snowman for spring.However you wish.Entries will be judged.There will be an ACTUAL PRIZE YOU … (8 comments)

winter: Big Bear Lake Winters - 02/04/08 01:23 PM
What a winter we are having. It just keeps snowing up here in beautiful Big Bear. It seems like I get my house shoveled out and WHAM, another storm. We have doubled our average snowfall every month this winter. If it keeps up at this pace, it is going to be … (5 comments)

winter: A skiing addict going through withdrawls - 02/03/08 07:31 PM
I grew up in the Pocono's and worked at Camelback while in College, 1986-.  The pay wasn't good but I got to ski for free, which is why I took the job.  Every winter since then, to not get the doldrums of being inside all the time, I looked forward to … (0 comments)

winter: Don't let Spring ambush you... - 02/03/08 06:18 PM
(Groundhog found via google at www.students.haverford.edu) It is here and gone. Groundhog Day. But don't let the sun catch you off guard in six weeks!  Winter will still be with us for a long, long time. Perfect timing! What better opportunity to take a look at what usually happens in the Spring real estate market: Sellers are going … (10 comments)

winter: 6 more weeks of winter according to Phil - 02/02/08 10:13 AM
Well, I was watching the Today show this morning and that little critter Phil seen his shadow. That means we will be enjoying 6 more weeks of winter, argh. The Today show reported the largest crowd turnout ever. I watched the reporting and it looked like a fun gathering for families. … (18 comments)

winter: GIVE ME SUNSHINE (or else)!!! - 02/01/08 10:36 PM

Hello friends,
Is anyone else out there craving the sun!???   I love few things in life more than to tilt my face to the sky with my eyes closed and have that elemental red warmth of the summer sun glow on my skin.  (Why the heck am I in love with Eastern … (11 comments)

winter: Lakeshore of Saugatuck Winter Photos - 02/01/08 03:14 PM
Winter in Saugatuck, Michigan can be beautiful. The channel from downtown Saugatuck to Lake Michigan is currently frozen over.
The lakeshore is starting to ice up nearly 100 yards out from the shoreline. Last year I watched in amazement, as people walked on the ice over the lake. I didn't try it … (0 comments)

winter: Was That My Buyer's Car That Ran Off the Interstate & Flipped Over in My Rearview Mirror? - 01/29/08 10:41 AM
Yep, it sure was. Now showing real estate in the winter in Montana has its challenges for sure, but this was definitely a first.We had some clients that were driving through Montana on their way to Arizona. They had called about a beautiful piece of land we had listed and wanted … (55 comments)

winter: More snow on the way . . . - 01/29/08 09:20 AM
 
I heard that we may have a nice little snow storm coming into the SE part of the State this weekend.  And here I was getting use to warmer weather and sun already!
I thought I'd share this photo that I took earlier in the month, after the last big snow.  I … (7 comments)

winter: Hey! Let's be careful out there! - 01/26/08 07:45 PM
As I headed out on the road this morning, those words from Sgt. Esterhouse on Hill Street Blues floated through my mind. It wasn't long before I realized how important they were, especially here in Michigan. On a 20 mile stretch of highway, I saw at least 6 accidents and another … (2 comments)

winter: How stupid do you have to be to do that? - 01/21/08 09:25 PM
One snowy Saturday afternoon as I arrived home from wherever I was. I notice my husband at the end of our driveway talking with a young guy who's car appeared to have missed the curve in the road. I figured he was traveling too fast for the icy road conditions and just slid … (7 comments)

winter: Put a lock on your oil tank or you may be cold - 01/19/08 02:02 AM
I'm not very happy to report this, but one of my clients who bought a home with oil heat called to find out if their heater was covered by their home warranty, and I assured them it should be and they should call them immediately before they get to cold. (It … (25 comments)

winter: Safe Travels in Winter Weather - 01/16/08 10:11 PM
I spend a lot of time on the road each day and am often wandering the back roads of the area around Chelsea. With winter upon us, I find that there are a few things I have to keep in the car for emergencies. You may find some of these items … (2 comments)

winter: Winter Pictures of Storm Lake and Alta - 01/15/08 01:25 PM


As you can see I love photography, I am learning how to work with a new program that lets me do all kinds of things with photos.  The pictures above are: 2 local churches and 2 homes.  Next week I will have a new Picase Album with more winter pictures of … (2 comments)

winter: Where to Sled in Manhasset - 01/14/08 10:41 AM
This is my first winter as a Munsey Park, Manhasset resident.  I was very excited last night at the thought of waking up to several inches of snow this morning.  What a disappointment!  I was hoping to take my wife and 8 year old son sledding.  The question of course is … (0 comments)

winter: PA Winters & Real Estate: Snow Tips for Sellers - 01/08/08 10:32 PM
I'm sure my readers have all been exposed to the "You Know You're From ______________ When..." email, that circulates around inboxes throughout cyberspace. You can fill in the blank with your home state. The one from Pennsylvania includes:
You know you're from Pennsylvania when "they call for snow" and everyone rushes to … (20 comments)

winter: Back to Nature - Providence Metropark - Grand Rapids, OH - 01/08/08 05:29 PM
I promised a Part 2, and I'm finally getting around to it.  It's amazing just how busy the new year has proven to be.  I'm encouraged and enthused that the market in our area appears to be looking up.  That's always a good thing!The second part of our Christmas Adventure took … (14 comments)

winter: Oklahoma Weather - 01/06/08 04:13 PM
It's good to have a break in the weather the last few days. I've got some of those leaves removed and bagged up and the Christmas lights down. Sitting here at open house, I am seeing more people out looking, and taking more time to learn more about the homes they … (3 comments)

winter: New Year's Day at Stinson Beach: Spectacular! - 01/06/08 04:10 PM
Before my dog died, I used to go to Stinson Beach every year on New Year's Day, regardless of the weather.  Being the good dog that he was, my dog always came along gladly and braved the weather with me.This year, without my beloved four legged companion, I traveled with my two … (5 comments)

winter: Sure it rains – But, the beauty that it brings more than makes up for it - 01/06/08 01:02 AM
I have lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life and I love it! Sure it rains, but the beauty that it brings more than makes up for it. You see, most people when they think of Oregon and Washington, they think it rains all the time.
At times it does … (11 comments)

winter: Moose on the trail in Maine - 01/05/08 11:40 AM
This moose along with two others were on one of the snow mobiling trails here in Maine. If you go out early enough in the morning you might be lucky enough to see one of these giants.
Sue PaigeERA Today RealtyNaples, Me207749-5459www.mainewaterfront4you.com
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winter: Bills, homes, and dogs, etc. - 01/05/08 01:12 AM
Tonight I'm having one of those nights....
The bills are overdue, we lost our home, and the dog died.
Allow me to clarify.
*First, the bills ARE overdue.  It's winter in Michigan:  cold (heat bills), dark (electric bills), slippery (son's car sliding-off-of-road bills), snow plow bills (16 inches a few days ago), Christmas and son/daughter birthdays since Thanksgiving (enough … (1 comments)

winter: Winter Time in Northern California and Southern Oregon is Beautiful - 01/03/08 06:54 PM
Yesterday was a beautiful January day. We took advantage of a window in the snow to put in a day of skiing at Mount Shasta Ski Resort. We couldn't have asked for better conditions, both on the roads to and from the resort and on the slopes.  With a straight route … (9 comments)

winter: Northern Maine Winter Weather...Come Inside A Houlton Maine Snowstorm! - 01/03/08 09:27 AM
     If you grow up with sandy beaches of Florida or sunshine most of the time and never rains  in southern California as the song says, snow is a foreign unknown.  Sure, everyone knows Santa thrives in it at the North Pole, but what is it like to have a winter … (0 comments)

winter: The Poconos are Snow Beautiful - 01/03/08 08:46 AM
On New Year's Eve morning, I had to go to Blooming Grove, as a buyer was interested in a cabin I have listed for sale. The previous evening, about seven to eight inches of snow had fallen over this section of The Poconos, coating everything in sight and softening all the … (7 comments)

winter: Your Brother Bill And His Sister June Talked Over The Holiday About Maine Real Estate For Sale.... - 01/02/08 09:08 PM
     Yes, the calandar says January 2nd, 2008  and the Christmas / New Years Holiday is behind us for another year.  But over the holiday lull when maybe the office phone rang a little less, and the market was a little less hectic, something else was happening.  Behind the scenes, at … (1 comments)

winter: Driving To Big Bear Lake - 12/28/07 12:28 PM
This week is typically the busiest week of the year in Big Bear. Most folks get some vacation time, and what better way to spend it, than in the mountains. If you want a white Christmas, you don't have that many choices in Southern California. Big Bear looks absolutely stunning under … (1 comments)

winter: Winterizing your Home - 12/27/07 04:58 PM
Winterizing Your Home Just a few useful tips from your friends at All Season Home InspectionsInside Your Home Have your furnace or boiler system serviced to ensure it's working efficiently and not emitting carbon monoxide. Clean permanent furnace filters and replace paper or disposable filters every four to six weeks. Replace the … (0 comments)

winter: Guilty Pleasures - 12/24/07 01:08 PM
 
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I always look forward to receiving holiday cards from my past clients.  I look forward to seeing pictures of the new homes, new babies and hearing news of the past year.  
This year was different -  
Life can certainly bring its challenges and this year it brought some … (19 comments)

winter: Winter Solstice - 12/21/07 09:20 PM
Well this is it! The official day of midwinter, the WINTER SOLSTICE... the shortest day (and longest night) of the year in the northern hemisphere. A perfect evening for starting up the yule log, because this is a time of firelight and dreaming. While it's a busy, bustling time, it's really … (3 comments)

winter: Wildwood Winter Newsletter - 12/18/07 02:43 PM
Winter, 2007-2008
WINTER WONDERLAND
The Jersey shore has so many mild days in the winter that in some ways it can be called a "winter wonderland". Okay, it's not the snowy kind of wonderland. But it's so nice to ride bikes, walk on the beach or boardwalk, bird watch, or stroll through the … (6 comments)

winter: Let It Snow!!!!!!!!!!!! - 12/17/07 02:22 AM
Wow!  We are finally going to get some snow!  At least that is what the local television stations were touting on Saturday morning.  But they have been known to make mistakes.  :))Supposedly we were in for a decent snow storm.  Going to receive some 6 - 10 inches of that beautiful … (14 comments)

winter: Winter Trivia - 12/16/07 01:18 PM
 It is Sunday - Just  For FunWinter Storm Trivia Questions1. At which of the following temperatures does water spontaneously freeze?         a. 18�F         b. 32�F         c. 0�F         d. -40�F Answer: d. Ice always melts at 32�F, but water does not always freeze at 32�F. It must freeze onto something. However, at … (11 comments)

winter: Las Vegas....Fall and Winter Have Arrived! - 12/14/07 09:36 PM
For those of you who think we have no change of seasons here in Las Vegas, I have pictures to show you!  We have had some chilly weather which has caused the trees to change color and now the leaves are beginning to fall to the ground.  Also, there has been … (5 comments)

winter: winter traffice along HWY2 Gold Bar Wa - 12/14/07 04:32 PM
Well it is ski season again and with it comes all the traffic,  I love to see all the people getting out of their office's to come enjoy the winter wonderland we have to offer. With that being said it is also a much needed boost for the agents in this … (0 comments)

winter: It's Winter, is YOUR HOME READY TO SHOW!!! - 12/14/07 09:51 AM
                                                                                                                                                       Here in Sterling, Illinois, we were involved in the ice storm that swept through the middle portion of the country, from Oklahoma, to Wisconsin. Lucky for me that no one called wanting to look at houses for the last couple of days. But that didn't mean that I didn't have to … (7 comments)

winter: Prepare Your Home for the Winter Months - 12/13/07 11:04 PM
Prepare Your Home for the Winter Months
By Brian Kelly - Prudential Rand
Although we traditionally think of spring as the season for home maintenance, there are steps you should take in the fall to make sure that your home is ready for the winter months. By performing these common maintenance … (2 comments)

winter: Winter is coming! - that is if these summer temps ever finish their reign... - 12/12/07 09:59 AM
Finally, we are getting some snow showers here in Charlottesville, VA, although nothing compared to the torrents in the Midwest!
                                                        
It was getting hard to get in the holiday spirit with temperatures hovering in the 70s! The image of Santa Claus and his reindeer - along with their other holiday cohorts … (1 comments)

winter: Ice Skating in Conyers - 12/09/07 12:07 PM
Have An Ice Day Productions presents Ice Skating at the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion. The rink is open now through Sunday, January 13, 2008.  Visit www.icedays.org for hours and dates of operation or call (770) 602-2606 for information.  The cost is $6.00 to skate and $2.00 for skate rental. $1.00 off coupons … (0 comments)

winter: What does your Winter Wonderland look like ?? - 12/09/07 01:38 AM
 
 LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW 
 Winter... and Snow..., finally showed up in my Northwestern corner of Illinois. I knew that it would only be a matter of time until it happened, we had been very lucky so for.  Just three days earlier, it was still fairly nice. Temperatures were … (27 comments)

winter: You might be a New Englander! - 12/08/07 12:19 PM
I'm proud to be a New Englander!!Forget Rednecks .......here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about New Englanders... If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you live in New England . If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, … (9 comments)

winter: Hollyhocks at Christmastime! Trees Trees Trees - 12/07/07 10:36 PM
I'm back at Hollyhocks in Exeter, California!  All decorated for Christmas and guess how many Christmas trees (?) I stopped counting at forty!
Just look at the pictures and you're sure to get in the holiday spirit.
This Christmas Tree is full of Country Christmas spirit!  Hollyhocks is located in Exeter, CA … (1 comments)

winter: Northern Maine Beginning To Look Like Christmas And Winter Settling In! - 12/07/07 09:06 AM
     Zipped To Grand Lake Region To List A Cottage Thursday And It Was A Bright Clear Day With New Fluffy Snow All Around! East Grand Lake is starting to skim over...with parts frozen and other parts looking chilly if you ever were thinking of joining the polar bear club.  Ice … (5 comments)

winter: 10 Ways to Winterize Your Home - 12/06/07 08:14 AM
This season we have had higher than normal temperatures.  However, now that the temperatures are dropping and we have had our first snow, it is time to remember the importance of winterizing your home, if you have not done so already.  Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious problems if … (0 comments)

winter: Here we go again!! - 2nd Blast of Winter - 12/03/07 11:03 AM
 
 
        
Photo shows  Highway 16 west approaching Peden Hill  around 8:30 last night.  At 9:00 am this morning it was still snowing and the north wind blowing. With the wind chill factor it is -38.  It's cold.  It had warmed up some this afternoon, but the snow hasn't let up yet.  By Wednesday the snow hopefully will … (2 comments)



 
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