ham lake: Got Toxic Waste in Your Anoka County Basement? Safe and FREE Disposal Site! (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/22/08 03:35 AM
At almost every home closing in Minnesota, there is a short time where closing representatives leave the room to make copies and print checks. During this time keys and garage door openers are passed to the new homeowners and the seller usually passes on quirky information about the house. Often one
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ham lake: High Quality Service Is Well Worth the Price Paid When it’s Hot-Hot-HOT! - 07/16/08 09:34 AM
Looking for a discount with a Realtor or any other service professional? If you think that going for the lowest price is the best way to save money in a tough economy, I have a story for you. Good service has value...especially when it's hot...hot...HOT!It's Hot and Humid in Minnesota today...Okay
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ham lake: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics Mid Year 2008 - 07/02/08 10:52 AM
Even though existing single family home sales in Ham Lake, Minnesota remained sluggish during the first half of 2008 the numbers show that homes are still selling. The Days on Market (DOM) statistic has stayed pretty consistent with 217 days as compared to 214 in the first quarter and 220 in
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ham lake: Gone in 30 Seconds--Tornado Changes Lives in Anoka & Washington County, MN - 05/28/08 10:27 AM
In under a minute, life changed for so many Twin Cities north metro residents this past weekend. Several of the communities I serve as a Realtor, from Coon Rapids though Blaine, Lino Lakes and Centerville, ending in Hugo, were hit out of a beautiful blue sky by a tornado. Minnesotans should have been
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ham lake: Memorable Memorial Day—Another Wildlife Encounter in Ham Lake, Minnesota - 05/25/08 08:47 PM
Living on acreage can bring encounters with wildlife from time to time. We have hawks, eagles, blue jays and cardinals flying overhead. There are raccoons, skunks and every color of squirrel that run through our yard. We have seen grouse, pheasants and wild turkeys too.
A few of these encounters have
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ham lake: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Hometown Version: East Bethel’s New Resident Black Bear - 05/20/08 10:34 AM
I try to avoid driving on Hwy 65 when showing houses in Anoka County. The backroads throughout Ham Lake, Linwood, Blaine and East Bethel are more picturesque. But a shortcut to our favorite movie theater in East Bethel from our Ham Lake home has my family driving down a short stretch
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ham lake: Blaine, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2008 - 05/09/08 10:37 AM
Blaine continues to expand and change the north metro of the Twin Cities albeit at a slower pace than in the past few years. The residential real estate construction boom in Blaine during the past decade has slowed but not stopped making new and existing home purchase opportunities very affordable. Conveniently
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ham lake: Fearing Foreclosure? Help and Hope Can be Just a Phone Call or Click Away! - 05/08/08 11:39 AM
Homeowners fearing foreclosure who live in Anoka County have several options for assistance. Help can be a call, click or workshop away!The Foreclosure Prevention Hotline directs calls to a certified mortgage prevention foreclosure specialist. Calls are returned on business days usually within 24 hours. This financial counseling has been made available
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ham lake: Fireworks are not Always in July—City Water/Sewer Discussion Ends Amid Controversy - 05/01/08 09:23 AM
Fireworks are not limited to celebrations in July. The City of Ham Lake's Mayor was at the center of a hullabaloo due to a misused metaphor that was construed as bigoted. The spark of controversy was amplified by local media last week when Mayor, Paul Meuiner as voiced his frustration as
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ham lake: Home Buyers With Teens--Expect the Unexpected and Voiced Opinion! - 04/17/08 09:44 AM
It is a great time to buy a home in Minnesota. As a Realtor working in the north Twin Cities metro, I see awesome homes at great prices coming on the market everyday. There is an abundance of homes in the $300,000 plus category from Ham Lake to Forest Lake and
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ham lake: Real Estate Market Statistics Ham Lake, MN 1st Quarter 2008 - 04/12/08 08:33 AM
Even though existing single family home sales in Ham Lake, Minnesota remained sluggish during the first quarter of 2008, there were some indications of better days ahead. The Days on Market (DOM) statistic was reduced slightly from 220 to 214. Conversely, homes in the higher price categories have been worse than
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ham lake: Open House 15139 E Vermillion Cir NE Ham Lake, Sunday May 4 from 1-3 PM - 03/28/08 10:48 AM
Come and see this beautiful Two Story 3+ bedroom/2 bath Ham Lake home on Sunday May 4 between 1-3PM. Beautiful inside and out-0.83 Acre Lot spacious and fenced! Note the NEW Siding, Roof and Windows, Garden Shed and cute Front Porch! Priced to Sell at $229,900!
An open floor plan and spacious rooms make this
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ham lake: Is a Possum Possible this far North? You Betcha! - 03/18/08 09:07 AM
They say you cannot pick your neighbors but this one picked us. A few weeks ago as our family returned and stomped into our Ham Lake house in our usually way, my youngest son noticed a ball of fur sneaking out from under our cedar steps. The animal cautiously moved along
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ham lake: 15139 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304 - 03/06/08 09:26 PM
Welcome to 15139 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake!
Hard to find two-story home ...Updated and ready for YOUR Family!
Huge 0.83 acre country lot! Over 2100 finished square feet!
Reduced to sell at $229,900!
*Hard to find two story family home with 3 huge bedrooms on one level.
*Front
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ham lake: Forum on City Sewer and Water Hosted by Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce - 03/02/08 06:51 PM
Last Monday, the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on the proposed Ham Lake development. The discussion was lead by Ham Lake's Mayor Paul Meunier along with East Bethel's Mayor, Greg Hunter. Several commercial Realtors and developers were invited and on hand for the discussion. Though not widely publicized,
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ham lake: Town Hall Meeting Update—More Questions than Answers as the City Water/Sewer Debate in Ham Lake Continues - 02/15/08 08:56 PM
It was a full house at Ham Lake City Hall this past Tuesday night. People from all over the city came to view the five options for growth being considered by the Task Force. Most of the standing room only audience was there to hear about the potential for city water
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ham lake: Love at First Sight--It happens In Real Estate too! - 02/14/08 02:57 AM
Do you believe in love at first sight? I do! Decades ago as a young man walked through the door of a neighborhood restaurant. His eyes met those of a young girl. In that instant, their lives changed. It was years before they married and there were many ups and downs. But
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ham lake: Ham Lakers Have Spoken—City Water and Sewer may be the Mayor's Dream, But Not Theirs! - 02/11/08 08:59 AM
In a somewhat biased Lakes and Loons survey, Ham Lake residents were allowed the opportunity to log on and give their opinion on the proposed ideas for city water and sewer in Ham Lake, MN. What was their opinion? In a word, NO! The Lakes and Loons staff did what they
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ham lake: Shaggy Oak Trees in YOUR Yard? Trim NOW and Prevent Oak Wilt! - 01/31/08 07:27 PM
Oak wilt is devastating to the landscape across Anoka County. Prevent oak wilt spread by smart landscaping and maintenance. Oak trees should be trimmed in the late fall or winter months. If you have overgrown oak trees, now is the time to trim them and avoid exposure to this tree-killing disease!Last
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ham lake: Ham Lake Residents Town Hall Meeting—View City Water and Sewer Plans - 01/30/08 06:56 PM
Do you have an opinion on the vision for Ham Lake's future? Take time and attend the town hall meeting to see the five proposed plans that the task force has outlined. On Tuesday February 12 starting at 7:00PM, there will be an opportunity for all of Ham Lake's residents to
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ham lake: What’s My Home Worth in Forest Lake, MN? Or Ham Lake? Or Lino Lakes? Or Blaine? - 01/29/08 11:21 AM
Sound's like a trick question in this market doesn't it? Funny thing is that no matter what the market is like, the answer is not simple.What if you dig into your closet or file cabinet for that big vinyl envelope you received when you finalized your refinance last year? There was
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ham lake: How Do Twin Cities North Metro Communities Compare to New Construction Nationwide? - 01/24/08 07:40 PM
A 25% nationwide drop in construction was announced last week by the National Association of home builders. But as all real estate is local, what does that mean to those of us living and working in the Twin Cities? Are the numbers the same? Better? Worse?The answer is, it all depends
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ham lake: Tale of Two Headlines—City Water and Sewer for Ham Lake? - 01/10/08 09:22 AM
A day or two before Christmas, our copy of the January 2008 Ham Laker Newsletter arrived from the City of Ham Lake. I noticed it nestled between the holiday cards and did a quick glance over the headline, "Please Answer our Community Survey", before tearing into the envelopes that held the
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ham lake: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 4th Quarter 2007 - 01/05/08 02:15 PM
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the fourth quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 220 days for homes sold in the 4th Quarter (compared to 157 DOM during the 3rd Quarter). Note
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ham lake: Real Estate Resolutions for Home Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 01/01/08 02:32 PM
2007 brought a changed real estate market to Minneapolis, St. Paul and the extended Twin Cities suburbs. Home sellers counted market time in months rather than days. Home buyers stayed hidden in the woodwork in the first six months of the year. Those who ventured out to open houses or showings
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ham lake: A Realtor’s Role—A Glimpse and Opportunity to Become a Friend - 12/29/07 06:48 PM
This holiday season I was blessed with a ringing cell phone. Not just one client or contact but several. New prospects. Current buyers and sellers. Past clients and friends. And of course other agents.Each situation and reason for calling was unique. As I consider each of these contacts I realize once
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ham lake: Twas the Week Before Christmas and all through the County—I’m Showing Houses! - 12/18/07 12:56 PM
Here it is a week prior to the Christmas Holidays and I am frantically getting ready as I always do this time of year. But in the midst of shopping for presents, sending packages, wrapping gifts and baking cookies, I have to set up and show homes to clients. A normal
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ham lake: And the Winner is….The One Who DIDN’T Enter! - 12/15/07 06:46 PM
Ever hear the saying: You can't win if you don't enter? Well, maybe you can. Before you enter that next drawing at your local department store, sporting event, or county fair, think twice. Yesterday, I was listening to a local radio program as I cruised home from showing homes listed throughout Forest
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ham lake: A Snapshot of Days on the Market in Minnesota and across the US--How Does Yours Compare? - 12/13/07 02:21 PM
This week I participated in a real estate experiment of sorts. Actually it was more of a survey of days on the market (DOM) for homes sold across the US. Several of my colleagues and I are tired of the gloom and doom numbers being touted by the national media. While
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ham lake: Sticking with Home Buyers until the Dream is Reality - 12/08/07 08:46 PM
It's a bright sunny early spring afternoon in 2006, my cell phone rings."Hi my name is Ben Johnson and you worked with my in-laws a few years back. They are in that great home in Scandia.""Sure, Ben, I know who you are. I spoke with your wife, Kim, a few years
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ham lake: The Thousand Dollar Gamble—Why Buyer’s Representation is Essential! - 11/28/07 09:39 AM
I love working with home buyers! First Time Buyers. Move up Buyers. Relocation Buyers. You name it-I love it!That is why a few weeks ago when a young couple called for a showing on a home I have listed, I was excited. I pulled together my Home Buyer's Packet with information
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ham lake: Forget Sleigh Bells, Sirens Announce Santa’s Annual Ride - 11/24/07 08:48 PM
You'd better watch out and better not cry-He's coming soon through a Ham Lake neighborhood soon. Santa Claus is coming to town! One of the most fun and unique experiences that our family looks forward to every December is when Santa rides through the city on a fire truck, passing out candy
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ham lake: Giving Thanks to an Old Friend--But How Do You Say Goodbye? - 11/19/07 09:15 AM
Everyday for the past several years, after I sent my family off to school and work, I have a faithful companion by my side. He would follow me into my office and be my alarm if when someone drove up the driveway or knocked on the door. Sitting at my feet,
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ham lake: Unbelievable! Guess Who Wants an Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?! - 11/09/07 11:13 AM
This one is too good not to share...Since living in Ham Lake we have had our encounters with wildlife but with less than two weeks prior to Thanksgiving, this is one for the books. Moments ago I was pulled away from my work on the computer due to a weird thumping noise.
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ham lake: Time to Rethink Recycling—Get the 2008 Recyclopedia! - 11/03/07 09:18 PM
An amazing resource arrived in mailboxes throughout Ham Lake and Anoka County recently. The 2008 Recyclopedia! An A-Z directory of where and how to recycle anything and everything. Looking for a place to dispose of an old computer, florescent bulbs or hazardous waste? It's in the guide. Want to donate furniture, eyeglasses
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ham lake: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Homeowner Version: Ham Lake Bald Eagle in Nest - 10/22/07 04:54 PM
As I headed to a listing appointment in Anoka County this summer, I rounded a corner and noticed a beautifully carved oak tree at a Ham Lake residence. The carving was not unusual as I have seen carved and painted bald eagles at craft fairs but this one was carved out
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ham lake: Blaine, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/17/07 08:48 AM
Blaine is expanding by leaps and bounds in the north metro of the Twin Cities. The residential real estate construction boom in Blaine during the past decade has slowed but not stopped making new and existing home purchase opportunities very affordable. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by
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ham lake: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/10/07 09:29 AM
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the third quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 157 days for homes sold in the 3rd Quarter in the Ham Lake area. While homes under $300,000
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ham lake: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions - 10/09/07 11:52 AM
Minnesota is full of roadside art. Distractions or attractions? Well truth be told...It's a little of both.People love the beauty along the scenic highways and byways of Minnesota. A Sunday afternoon drive in the country is an occasion that becomes a perfect family adventure. If you are the perceptive sort you will
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ham lake: Composting Options for Anoka County Homeowners--Where to get Rid of those Leaves! - 10/08/07 08:31 AM
As the chlorophyll drains from leaves on the trees throughout Anoka County, revealing a vivid color palette of reds, oranges and yellows, I am reminded that fall is once again upon us. It amazes me that as youngsters are contemplating donning masks for Halloween, the leaves are draining the spring and
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ham lake: Got Acreage? Got a Septic System? Get Educated on How to Care for It! - 10/04/07 08:53 AM
New homeowner in Ham Lake, Minnesota? You have a septic system. The City of Ham Lake does not have a city sewage system. All homeowners have private sewer systems that must be maintained properly. In fact there are many other communities through out Anoka County where septic systems are the norm. Whether
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ham lake: Keller vs Kramer—Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Home? It ALL Depends on YOUR Location! - 10/01/07 08:28 AM
CNBC's Jim Kramer forgot one of the cardinal rules of real estate last week. Location, Location, Location. Many in the real estate industry have now heard and discussed the infamous comment "now is the absolute worst time to buy!" made by Kramer last week during a segment on national real estate. At Keller
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ham lake: Change is in the Air--Time for Fall Maintenance on Your Minnesota Home! - 09/26/07 08:21 AM
There was a nip in the air this morning and the calendar says fall is upon us. Leaves are just beginning to turn gold, red and yellow throughout Anoka, Chisago and Washington County. The fallen acorns have attracted white-tailed deer as they feast in our Ham Lake backyard. Bright, yellow buses are
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ham lake: Buyers Continue with Upper Hand in Twin Cities Housing Market - 09/19/07 07:29 PM
The Statistics are out for August and the numbers show that in the 13 County Twin Cities metro, home buyers continue to have the edge over sellers in the real estate market. Affordability is up. Closed sale prices are down. Home inventory per buyers remains in the 10 to 1 range.
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ham lake: Chirp! Chirp! Chirp! Can ANYONE Make that Smoke Detector STOP Chirping? - 09/10/07 09:24 AM
As the mother of two active teenagers, safety is high priority in my home. That is why as a Realtor, I am confounded and concerned, when I visit a home with the smoke alarms disabled or removed.In Minnesota, our furnaces are running from September to May and fireplaces too. Fire safety
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ham lake: Get Pumped! Septic Inspections are No Laughing Matter—Or are they? - 08/22/07 08:58 AM
It's a dirty business and somebody's gotta do it. At least once every three years in the city of Ham Lake. . I'm talking septic pumping and inspection here. Getting your septic pumped and inspected is a requirement of most Twin Cities metro municipalities. State and county codes are not specific
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ham lake: 3608 Woodland Dr. NE, Ham Lake MN 55304***SOLD*** - 08/10/07 08:51 AM
Welcome to 3608 Woodland Drive NE
A Private Sanctuary of Natural Beauty!
Enjoy the beauty of your own private nature preserve minutes from downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. Beautifully maintained and updated home on 2/3 acre lot with shoreline on natural environmental Mallard lake. Hear the call of loons, the sight
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ham lake: Yes, Virginia--There is a Milkman in Ham Lake Minnesota. - 07/18/07 03:03 PM
If you need to reach me on a Tuesday morning, chances are you will find me working from my home office in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Sometime during the conversation, there will be an interruption when the milkman arrives. Invariably, when I am on the phone, the person on the other end
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ham lake: Realtor RADAR…Overheard at the Ham Lake Baseball Field! - 07/11/07 09:29 AM
While getting my haircut a few months ago, there was a conversation going on a few chairs over between a stylist and client about a home for sale. My stylist leaned over and asked, "Ears burning?" Funny, how Realtors' ears do pick up conversations regarding real estate. No, there is not a
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ham lake: OPEN HOUSE--Sunday July 15 from 3-5 PM—15065 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304 - 07/07/07 02:09 PM
This lovingly maintained country paradise is ready for YOUR family! This home on a spacious wooded acre is priced to sell! Priced to sell at $234,900! Look at all the features in this great home: Turnkey treasure...Ready to move in and enjoy! Spacious kitchen with newer appliances. Huge informal dining area. New Laminate Flooring in Kitchen/Dining
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ham lake: Mid Year 2007 Real Estate Market Statistics for Ham Lake, MN--Including Lakeshore Homes Available - 07/06/07 11:43 PM
Spring sprung slowly for the Ham Lake real estate market. This month's update continues to reflect the sluggish market with few sales and many listings. Inventory remains high in all price ranges. Homes are staying on the market longer (cummulative DOM average is 208 days). The following are statistics of current
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ham lake: Myths of a Buyers Market - 07/03/07 01:08 PM
For the better part of two, maybe three, years, communities throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota and the entire U.S. have been in the throws of a full fledged buyers market. Sellers have adjusted their minds and their prices. They have roll up their sleeves and worked to make their homes shine
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ham lake: Blink and You Will Miss It! - 06/27/07 04:27 PM
I had the opportunity to travel through Andover and Anoka today, heading to Ramsey, Minnesota to pick up a real estate yard sign. The drive through Anoka County was beautiful and I was struck by how much has changed in my life since moving to our home in Ham Lake ten
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ham lake: Independence Day Celebrations! Time to Oooh and Aaah in the Northern Twin Cities Suburbs! - 06/24/07 10:06 AM
Blaine, Minnesota concludes its 37th annual Blaine's Blazin'4th week long celebration on July 4th. Start the day with the United States flag raising event at Blaine City Hall. Enjoy the fireworks at dusk at the National Sports Center. East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood, Minnesota residents can enjoy the Coon Lake Boat Parade
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ham lake: Is the "Busy Road Factor" Affecting the Sale of Your Listing? - 06/20/07 02:43 PM
As a Realtor, I am contacted by people on a daily basis to do market analyses on their homes. I work hard to get the price right as it is imperative in a Buyer's market to NOT be overpriced. I check the comparative homes sold in the past 3-4 months and
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ham lake: 15XXX E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304**SOLD** - 06/12/07 10:08 AM
Searching for an awesome, affordable home on a private wooded acre? Your search is over! This wonderfully maintained and updated home is ready for your family! Here are some of the can't-miss features of this beautiful home: Turnkey treasure...Ready to move in and enjoy!Spacious kitchen with newer appliances.Huge informal dining area.New Laminate
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ham lake: Real Estate Market Statistics for Ham Lake, MN--Including Lakeshore Homes Available - 06/07/07 09:50 AM
Ham Lake has not been immune to the sluggish real estate market and price correction that has affected the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Homes are staying on the market longer (average of over 100 days)and appraised market values have dropped 2.6% according the Anoka County assessors office. The following are statistics
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ham lake: Oak Wilt—A Minnesota Tragedy - 06/06/07 04:01 PM
Owning an acreage property with mature towering oaks and pines is the dream of many buyers. As a Realtor in Anoka County just north of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area, I show many clients homes country homes in the communities of Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood and Forest Lake. Most home
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ham lake: Ham Lake is Growing—In Size not Property Value - 06/02/07 08:45 AM
The Ham Lake city council hosted a Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting in April. According to the Ham Laker, the Anoka County Appraiser, Peggy Nordrum reported on real estate activity for the City of Ham Lake. Her findings echo what I first noted when I received my tax statement earlier
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ham lake: What Makes a House a Home-Ham Lake, MN - 05/24/07 09:17 PM
Almost ten years ago to the day, my family set out on a journey to find a new home. We had received a phone call from a friend who lived in Columbus just out side of Forest Lake, north of the Twin Cities. He was going to be looking at an
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ham lake: Ham Lake Forest Fire on the Gunflint Trail in Minnesota - 05/13/07 07:48 PM
Minnesotans knew for years that a fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe area along the Gunflint Trail was a possibility. No one could have predicted the tragic and scary situation of the past week when a campfire went out of control. As of today, more than 52,000 acres have burned in
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ham lake: Moving to Minnesota? Considering Ham Lake? Free Relocation Packet! - 05/06/07 11:38 AM
Will you be making a move to the City of Ham Lake in Minnesota in the next few months? As you plan your move to Minnesota, you'll want to be sure to have the right Realtor® representing your interests. Ham Lake, MN is a suburb just west of Forest Lake and
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ham lake: A Historical Look at Ham Lake, Minnesota - 04/30/07 09:28 AM
Rich in history, Ham Lake was incorporated into a city in 1974 after over a hundred years of humble but steady growth. The community of Ham Lake was first settled in 1855 by a group of Scottish men on the southwest side of Ham Lake. The original name of the community
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ham lake: Where's the Playground? A Key to Parks in Ham Lake Minnesota - 04/30/07 09:13 AM
When my family first moved to Ham Lake from the city, my boys were the perfect playground age group. They spent hours of time and burned off tons of energy on the swings, slides and money bars in our North St. Paul neighborhood. Of course, Ham Lake being more rural, the
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ham lake: Prevent Oak Wilt in Anoka County—Don’t Take Down or Trim Oaks Now! - 04/29/07 10:58 AM
The 2007 oak wilt season is upon us! To prevent the spread of devastating disease, it is imperative to follow the guidelines for oak wilt prevention. Do not prune, damage or cut down oak trees during the growing season from May 1 through September 30. During the Spring and early summer months
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ham lake: It’s Arbor Day in Minnesota! Plant a Tree--Build a Forest! - 04/27/07 08:58 AM
Arbor Day is celebrated in Minnesota on the last Friday in April. The City of Ham Lake has much to be proud of this Arbor Day after being honored with the title of Tree City USA for the 14th time by The National Arbor Day Foundation. Ham Lake is one of
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ham lake: Is Your Well Water Safe? Time for a Check Up - 04/27/07 08:11 AM
Well Water Wise Week, May 7th through 11th, is coming up fast in Ham Lake, MN. All homeowners in Ham Lake get their water supply from a private well since there is no public water and sewer system in the city. Here is an easy way to find out whether your
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ham lake: Hidden Treasures near Ham Lake, Minnesota - 04/19/07 11:36 AM
It is amazing how many unique activities and fun adventures you can have minutes your home. As a Realtor in the northeast metro area of the Twin Cities, I am often asked, "What can we do for fun?" Here are some of my families' favorite hidden treasures in Anoka County that
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ham lake: Dreaming of Life on MN Acreage?--What YOU Need to Know Before YOUR Move! - 04/04/07 08:14 AM
About 10 years ago out family came across a home being renovated on 3 acres in the country. It was a bit of a drive from North St. Paul and Maplewood, the quiet little suburbs where we had spent most of our lives. But there was something intriguing about the beautiful
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