FINAL FACE OFF FOR GRAND RAGGIDY GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT - 01/21/08 07:01 PM
                                  Final Bout for This Season's Flat Track Roller Derby Championship
                                         Between the undefeated Blue Collar Broads 
                               &  Everyday Rebelles for the D-Cup of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
 If you have become a fan of Women's Flat Track Roller Derby like I have ( see my
previous posts -  2007 Finale  - Biff! Bam! Ooomph! Roller Derby & Real Estate?  and
Warning! Roller Derby Can be Addictive!! ) then you know that I'll probably be there for
 the big finale for this season of women's flat track roller derby
 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
                                                                           
 
 
 
                
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4379 - 4388 Pleasantview Lane Dorr Michigan 49323 - 01/18/08 12:56 PM
FIVE BUILDABLE LOTS IN A SMALL SUBDIVISION IN RURAL DORR  MI - The Builder - Owner can build your
house or choose your own builder. All five lots have been approved with natural gas and underground utilities
by Allegan Township. Several of the lots are wooded and offer walk-out capabilities.
Lot # 1  - 1.18 acres - address: 4388 Pleasant view Lane , Dorr, MI 49323  Price:  $55,000.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lot #2  - .51 acres - address: 4384 Pleasant view Lane SW Dorr, MI 49323 - Price : $55,000.

 
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The Grille Restaurant at Watermark Country Club in Cascade Michigan - 01/18/08 12:44 PM
         THE GRILLE RESTAURANT AT WATERMARK COUNTRY CLUB               
 The Grille is the closest restaurant to us and because I am at the golf course
 A LOT, we eat here on a pretty regular basis. I usually have the chicken salad
 but my wife always gets the lake perch. She says they are the best lake perch
she has ever orderd, bar none. Believe me, she has tried lake perch all over,
even in Switzerland.

         THE FRONT DOORS TO THE GRILLE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT
                       5500 CASCADE ROAD SE, GRAND RAPIDS MI
                                                 PH 616-949-9125

 They have a great casual menu, … (4 comments)

Ada Township Assembly Hall in Ada Michigan - 01/17/08 05:09 PM
 The Ada Township Assembly Hall was originally the First Congregational Church of Ada, United Church of
Christ, established in 1870, an excellent use of an older structure and very green in today's building and
use standards.   The building was rededicated as the Ada Township Assembly Hall in 1990, as the original sign
out front for the bulletins (pictured below) attests.
 

                                                     
 Ada Township was very much in the forefront of the green environmental movement in deciding to use this
historic building in this way.  
                                         
The historic building is used for township monthly meetings and other township assemblies. As you … (3 comments)

Vacant Land - Buildable Lots on Pleasantview Lane Dorr, Michigan - 01/17/08 04:19 PM
FIVE BUILDABLE LOTS IN A SMALL SUBDIVISION IN RURAL DORR  MI - The Builder - Owner can build your
house or choose your own builder. All five lots have been approved with natural gas and underground utilities
by Allegan Township. Several of the lots are wooded and offer walk-out capabilities.
Lot # 1  - 1.18 acres - address: 4388 Pleasant view Lane , Dorr, MI 49323

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lot #2  - .51 acres - address: 4384 Pleasant view Lane SW Dorr, MI 49323 - Price : $55,000.

 
 
 
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The Thornapple Daily Grill ~ Ada Michigan - 01/14/08 11:15 AM
  The Thornapple Daily Grill is located at 445 Ada Drive, Ada, MI nestled in the
 back of the commercial development on the banks of the Thornapple River
 in the heart of Ada and less than 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. 
 The Daily Grill is now part of The Gilmore Collection, a group who owns and
operates many retaurants in our area.

 The restaurant boasts a wonderful bar, several dining rooms with different views,
an intimate wine cellar, and outside dining on the patio in summer. Serving lunch
or dinner, this restaurant has been a favorite of ours for over 25 years.  
      
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4230 Fenwick Dr SW Dorr, MI 49323 ~ Withdrawn - 01/13/08 03:32 PM
 You can buy your dream home on a private pond with 2.4 acres on a wooded setting in Dorr, Michigan.
The owner is offering this home as is for $ 249,900.  If finish details completed, price will be $279,900.
You get to choose your own flooring, countertops, and wall colors.
                     
 Quality materials and construction such as 2 x 6 walls, six panel oak doors, oak trim, upgraded vinyl siding,
sound system wired, central air conditioning, main floor laundry, 3.5 baths, family room fireplace, and multi
level  deck across the entire rear of the home.          VISUAL TOUR
 
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New Home on 2.4 Acres with Private Pond ~ Withdrawn - 01/13/08 03:12 PM
                                         New Home with 2.4 Acres of Wooded Setting on Private Pond                       
                          
 
Have you been wishing you could escape the city life and own a small piece of nature in a rural community? 
 You are not dreaming, this home has all these plus quality construction and additional amenities of 2 x 6 wall
construction, multi-level deck on rear, six panel oak doors, Pella windows, cathedral ceilings, wired sound
system, and upgrade vinyl exterior.  The builder will sell this home as is for $249,900 or  for $ 279,900 with
the finish details completed.


 
 
 
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Vitale's Restaurant & Pub ~ Ada Michigan - 01/10/08 04:27 PM
                             VITALE'S RESTAURANT & PUB   425 Ada Drive Ada Michigan    
A bright and airy atmosphere with all the traditional Italian favorites Vitale's is known for: spaghetti, lasagna,
pizza, and all-American favorites also. They have been satisfying customers for many years in the Grand Rapids
area, though the move to new digs in Ada has been recent.  The new restaurant and Pub has lots of room for
dining and the Pub in back has room for a good sized crowd.
 
                     
Vitale's Restaurant and Pub is a great place to have lunch or dinner. 

 
 
 My wife likes the grilled salmon salad … (2 comments)

The Real Food Cafe ~ Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Alger Heights Eatery - 01/10/08 04:02 PM
                          Where Something Good is Always Cooking    
                           Breakfast ~ Lunch~ Take-Out ~ Bakery   
The Real Food Cafe is THE REAL DEAL! We probably go there for lunch at
least once a week. They only serve breakfast and lunch but it is better than
 my Mom made. Their breakfasts are almost legendary. They serve
breakfast anytime and what a breakfast.....the home fries are just too
delicious to describe.

                                 
 
The pancakes are made with real buttermilk, fresh eggs and served with real
butter.  Below is the picture of my two eggs scrambled and home fries. 
                                                                                                                          
 
The home made … (4 comments)

Zeytin Restaurant in Ada Michigan ~ Turkish Delights - 01/10/08 03:02 PM
 Zeytin means "Olive" in Turkish, and on the olive tree, the branches and fruit
represent peace   and goodwill. Please enjoy our friendly hospitality and
authentic Turkish-American Food - quoted from the Zeytin Menu
                                                                                                                    
 
          
     
 
Zeytin is a fairly new restaurant in Ada, Michigan. The atmosphere is warm
and inviting, the food is marvelous and in case your cardiologist never told
you, Middle Eastern food is very heart-healthy food.
 
They have Kebabs,  gyros, meatballs, lamb shank, Seafood, Vegetarian
choices, Salads, many Appetizers, a children's menu with gyro, cheeseburger 
or chicken nuggets served with fries.  Wraps and … (0 comments)

The Original Schnitz East Delicatessen in Ada Michigan - 01/10/08 02:16 PM
  The Schnitz East Deli is a hopping spot on any day of the week for lunch.
They have fresh deli sandwiches on fresh bread, garden salads, and soft
drinks/coffee.   They are located above  The  Bike Shop in downtown Ada.                         
We like  to go for lunch, they have the best salmonburgers in town.  My
friend Sharon swears their Pastrami is the best she has ever tasted. 
 If you are new to Grand Rapids and don't know the history, there used to
 be a wonderful German Restaurant downtown, called The Schnitzelbank,
which has since closed their doors.  The Schnitz Delis are … (2 comments)

Forest Hills Foods ~ Community Hub of Ada-Cascade, Michigan - 01/10/08 10:18 AM
 
Forest Hills Foods ~ Community Hub of Ada-Cascade Michigan
Forest Hills Foods is THE Local Gathering place for snacks, coffee, lunch,
and your weekly groceries. Located at 4668 Cascade Road, at the
intersection of Forest Hills Drive and Cascade Road, Forest Hills Foods is
more than a grocery store.  It has become a fixture in the community. We
have been frequenting this store for over 30 years and have seen its growth
from a small local grocery to its transformation into a community centerplace.
 
 
   
 
 It is a friendly place with just about everything you could … (6 comments)

WARNING: Avoid Paying Too Much for Your Next Home ~ Part 2 of 10 - 01/09/08 10:44 AM
 HOMEBUYERS: Avoid Paying Too Much for Your Next Home  ~ Part Two
 In my Homebuyers Series: Part One, Know what you are looking for
before you start   &     Shop for a Mortgage were covered in depth.
Tip No. 3, Pick a Winning Team to Help You - From picking a mortgage to
 finding  the right home to inspections to negotiating the best deal, it can
 be exhausting for even the hardiest
 souls.
 That's why most people have a
Realtor in their corner.
A good agent has the knowledge and
experience that come from
years of helping both buyers and sellers.
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Garden Club Park ~ Downtown Parks in Rockford Michigan ~ Part One - 01/07/08 12:13 PM
              GARDEN CLUB PARK
              Rockford Michigan 49341
 
 The ideal spot for relaxing in the heart
  of downtown Rockford.
 
 
 
 
 
 
This open space park provides wonderful opportunities for picnicking and strolling along the banks of the
beautiful Rogue River. An ideal spot for relaxing in the heart of downtown Rockford, it also provides direct
access to the Frederick Meijer White Pine Trail State Park for  92 miles of bicycling, walking, etc. The park is
located just northeast of the dam on the picturesque Rogue River.Enhancements in 2005 included new leveling, picnic tables, lighting, and a concert deck.
 
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Do You Have A Pint to Spare??? How about 3 PM This Afternoon??? - 01/03/08 03:43 PM
The Grand Valley Coop Blood Center is an unlikely coffee break stop.
But that is precisely when I like to stop in and get my juice and cookies. 
It is located at 1036 Fuller Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Of course, they like to take a little of my Type O blood before they give
out the cookies.  I am one of those fortunate enough to live in a community
that has a generous and giving population. The Grand Valley Blood Center has
branches and donation centers all over Kent County and supplies 100% of the
regular blood to our … (8 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan- Market Comparison 2006-2007 The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/03/08 10:40 AM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the … (3 comments)

East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Market Comparison 2006-2007 ~ The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/02/08 04:48 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the right … (4 comments)

Rockford Michigan ~ Market Comparison 2006-2007 ~ The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/02/08 04:39 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the right … (0 comments)

Kentwood Michigan ~ Market Comparison 2006-2007 ~ The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/02/08 04:10 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the right … (0 comments)

Cascade Michigan ~ Market Comparison 2006-2007 ~ The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/02/08 03:57 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the right … (0 comments)

The best time to buy in Ada Michigan? Market Comparison 2006-2007 - 01/02/08 03:47 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others, the prices has been stable and even risen. How do you make the right … (0 comments)

Caledonia Michigan ~ Market Comparison 2006-2007 ~ The Best Time to Buy is Now - 01/01/08 03:26 PM
As we start a new year it is good to review and look back to see if we can learn from the past. So much of the news lately is on the Housing Market and the difficulties that sellers are having through the erosion of prices. Buyers are waiting for the lowest point in the market to buy. Sellers are looking at prices that were higher a year ago to set prices for today.
 In some markets we have seen the average price go down while in others the prices has been stable and
even risen. How do you make the right … (0 comments)

 
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