Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate Observations

Milford CT Active 55 Community New Construction - Gloria Commons

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:45:19 -0700

Welcome to Gloria Commons an active 55 community on the Connecticut Shoreline - minutes from town, close to New Haven and an easy train ride to NYC. Gloria commons is a new community in Milford priced in the $200's. While a town house design, each unit has a first floor master bedroom one car attached garage.

For information on the Builders, Floor Plans, Community and Milford visit http://www.gloriacommonsmilford.com/

Offered by:

JoAnn Stirling, Coldwell Banker joann.stirling@cbmoves.com 203-245-4700 x 133

Madison CT In-Town Condo

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:52:05 -0700

1 Bedroom Townhouse Condo

Size:1056 Sq Ft

Price: $165,000

Location: 65 Old Rt 79, Madison CT

More Information http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/65-Old-Rt-79-5-a163707.html

Enjoy the benefits of in-town living with this well maintaned 1 bedroom town-house. Convienent to all forms of transportation in and out of Madison. You will not find a home at this price so close to town. If you enjoy walking, this location is for you. Within just a few blocks you have multiple restaurants, shops, dry cleaners, post office, movie theater, one of the countries best book stores, the library, Stop and Shop.

You can grab a cup of coffee/tea and walk down to the water. Just a short distance from the town green where you can enjoy summer concerts, or a walk to the town beaches.

Listed by Tom Burland & JoAnn Stirling - Coldwell Banker

Madison CT Open House Sunday May 16, 2010 from 1-3PM

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:32:00 -0700

Custom Colonial in desirable Genesse Estates

When: Sunday May 16, 2010 from 1-3 PM

Location: 156 Genesse Lane, Madison CT

Details: 4 Bedroom, 2950 sq ft, located on 1.8 acres

Price: 599,000

More details: 156 Genesse Lane

Clinton CT Open House - 4 Bedroom Colonial

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:55:46 -0700

Clinton CT Open House Sunday March28, 2010 from 1-3 $419,000 (edit/delete)

Clinton CT Open House

When: Sunday March 28, 2010 from 1-3 pm

Where: 8 Sassafras Lane, Clinton CT

Price: $419,000

Four Bedroom colonial in quiet neighborhood, centrally located close to town and beaches. The large eat in kitchen flows into a large family room. A wonderful 3 season porch expands the living area and looks out over the level back yard. The lower level includes 2 large rooms and a full bath with Shower.

For more information click here

Branford CT Home for Sale - Classic Colonial in Pine Orchard

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:33:06 -0800

Branford CT Home for Sale - Classic Colonial in Pine Orchard

Price: $649,000

SF: 3126

Bedrooms: 5

More Info: http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/249-Pine-Orchard-Rd-a130573.html

Large classic Pine Orchard Colonial with plenty of room for guests and extended family, stroll down the lane to Long Island Sound or jump in the golf cart to go over to the country club. Minutes from town and restaurants.

Side Yard Beach at end of lane

Great 1 BR Condo in Super Location

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:12:49 -0700

1 Bedroom Condo in Branford CT $105,000

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

it is very affordable for a first time buyer. A large complex, well maintained and a short commute to New Haven - the complex comes complete with a pool and walking to a great Pizza place Pepe & Rose. This condo is also a perfect example of the Spending to Sell Article in the New York Times - this home owner made many investments so the new owner gets an attractive living space by just walking in the door.

Click here to see more http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/45-Jefferson-Road-2-14-a83742.html

"Spending to Sell" An Article Every Seller Should Read

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:50:38 -0700

"Spending to Sell" An Article Every Seller Should Read

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

Saturday's New York Times did all real estate agents a huge favor, they wrote an article that lays out the current "Buyers Market" for our clients. It points out that the houses/condos/co-ops that are selling are those that combine great price, great location and turn-key sale. Those sellers understand the market, in today's market you need to be priced right (at or below the level of comparable homes that SOLD - not those sitting on the market) and need to be ready to move in with no updates needed.

Link to Article http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/realestate/06cov.html?scp=1&sq=spending%20to%20sell&st=cse

A great read for everyone, and very good collateral for Agents to include in their listing presentations and market reviews for their existing seller clients.

Have Connecticut Home Prices Finally Stablized?

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:51:34 -0700

Have Connecticut Home Prices Finally Stablized?

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

The latest Standard & Poors/Case-Shiller index was just released (8/25) indicating that home prices for the 2Q2009 have shown improvement for the first time in several quarters (3 years.)

Traditionally the Media has relied on Median Home Prices to represent rise and fall of values, however the flaw in this approach is that this only represents the Median Price of the inventory that sold - so if a lot of smaller house sell the median reflects a lower median price.

Why is the Case-Shiller index a better indicator - because it uses repeat sales of the same house over a period of time and then appropriately adjusts, using a weighting factor, to smooth out large spikes in value between sales that could be from additions/renovations, and to account for larger periods of time between sales.

Connecticut (Fairfied/New Haven Counties) is included in the original 10 Metro Areas (cities) under New York. The Quarter ending June'09 showed a modest 0.4% increase over the 1Q09 and a -11.9% decline in values from the previous year - which is also an improvement.

On a national bases there was an approximate 4% value increase Q2 over Q1, but this also represents an improvement on a greater negative impact - the national 20 City (Metro Area) is still showing a -15.4 decline in value vs a year ago. Keep in mind these are trends, and real estate is local - but we have seen the national trends have significant impacts on local markets. While specific measurements are going to be different in our own market it is primarily going to be degrees of difference, not alternate trends.

Why is a -11.9% and -15.4% decline cause for celebration? Because it shows a reversal in trends.

For Buyers - for those waiting for the bottom before buying, many economists are using this report coupled with recent over all economic improvements to say this may signal the bottom has been hit on home prices. This doesn't mean that all houses on the market are priced right, but if you look at recent sales you will have a better feel for what the true values are.

For Sellers - Before you run off and tell your Realtor to increase your listing price, you need to really understand what this means. Many sellers look to the houses on the market that have not yet sold to feel comfortable with where they are priced - in the end they are making sure there house is priced similarly to the other houses on the market that have failed to sell. This report should indicate to sellers that a percentage of buyers are going to re-enter the active search mode and make a decision. They are going to make that decision based on their best perceived value benchmarking listings against recent sales (within last 3 months).

With our current inventories not everything will sell, there is just too much on the market. What will sell are those homes that represent the best value from a Product, Presentation and most importantly Price Perspective. So this next 8 weeks are more important than ever to price your home right - because chances are a higher number of homes will go under contract in the next few months than would have if the media was not reporting good news.

The actual report can be downloaded at http://www2.standardandpoors.com/spf/pdf/index/CSHomePrice_Release_082562.pdf

More information on the Case-Shiller Methodology http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/us/page.topic/indices_csmahp/2,3,4,0,0,0,0,0,0,2,1,0,0,0,0,0.html

Madison CT Open House August 9, 2009 from 12:30-2 PM -

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:05:34 -0700

Madison CT Home for Sale - Colonial in Private Setting

Open House August 9, 2009 from 12:30 -2 PM

Where: 22 Walnut Hill Rd, Madison Ct

Price: $579,000

Size: 11 Room, 3362 Square Feet

Year Built: 2002

More Information Click Here

This custom built home in a private enclave of 8 homes is the perfect choice for the homeowner looking for an open floor plan home in a setting that affords a balance of privacy and sense of community. The 11 rooms provide tremendous space for everyone to spread out in. Generous bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms provide a comfortable second floor. The first floor rooms flow wonderfully from room to room. The family room and kitchen open to a large deck overlooking the sunny back yard. An expertly finished lower level comes complete with 2 rooms, including wet bar and a walk-out to patio.

Clinton CT Open House Sunday June 28, 2009 from 1-3 $425,000

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:45:18 -0700

Clinton CT Open House

When: Sunday June 28, 2009 from 1-3 pm

Where: 8 Sassafras Lane, Clinton CT

Price: $425,000

For more information click here

Madison Ct Colonial for Sale $495,000

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:28:33 -0700

Just Listed! Madison Ct Colonial for Sale $495,000

Tom Burland 203-645-0602 tom.burland@cbmoves.com

Where: Madison Ct

What: 2330 Square Foot, 4 bedroom colonial

Price: $495,000

Under Contract in less than 5 days!!!

More info

What a great home, this home is immaculate with recent kitchen and bath updates it is in move in condition. Set in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood this home has a very private setting with a lightly wooded lot looking out over a picturesque pond. The in-groundpool provides an inviting area to relax and enjoy. The large eat-in kitchen walks out to a screened in porch overlooking the back yard.

The family room is flooded in light, has custom built-ins and mantle for the wood burning fireplace. The second floor has 5 rooms including 4 official bedrooms and one additional finished room. Two bathrooms including a private master bath have been updated.

Guilford CT Home for Sale - Cape $397,900

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:53:39 -0700

230 County Rd Guilford, CT 06437

MLS #: M9116069

$397,900

2 bedrooms 1.1 bath

This picturesque center chimney reproduction cape is set back on a private lot. Enjoy the gardens that surround this home from the four decks, including one with an attractive arbor.

The interior is a pleasant mix of old and new, the large windows let the light flood in throughout the home. The open first floor plan is anchored by a center chimney fireplace and wrap around stair case leading to the second floor. The large kitchen gives you plenty of work space and is open to an eating area with sliders to one of the rear decks.

The Master Bedroom consists of two large rooms open to each other. A second bedroom shares this floor.

Off of the living room is a set of rooms with a separate entrance that could make a great set up extended guests or media room with loft area.

View the Photos and Virtual Tour: Click Here

Coldwell Banker
Tom Burland & JoAnn Stirling

Phone: 203-645-0602
Mobile: 203-671-8072

This information is deemed reliable, but is not completely guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information.

E-mail: info@ct-shore-homes.com

Equal Opportunity Housing

Murder Mystery In Madison Ct April 30, 2009

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:14:31 -0700

Support Madison Cares while you Love Your Local Merchants at 'Murder Mystery Night' April 30

Yellow crime scene tape, chalk body outlines and mug shots of local suspects are just some of what you will find in downtown Madison during this year's Madison Cares' Movie Night April 30.

The theme for this year's event is "Murder Mystery Night in Madison," and will feature a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's thriller, Rear Window. To set the scene, Madison's own murder mystery author Roberta Isleib will be writing a short mystery that takes place in Madison and includes town personalities. Copies of Isleib's story will be available at local merchants starting April 23. The mystery will also be published here on Madison Cares' web site.

Isleib has published eight mystery novels. Her latest series stars a Connecticut psychologist and advice columnist, including Deadly Advice, Preaching to the Corpse and Asking for Murder (Berkley Prime Crime.) A clinical psychologist by trade, Isleib took up writing mysteries to justify time spent on the golf course. Her first series, featuring a neurotic professional golfer and a sports psychologist, was nominated for both Agatha and Anthony awards.

Beginning at 5:30 pm April 30, participating merchants will host receptions in their stores, where visitors can sample wine and hors oeuvres as well as gather clues to solve the mystery. Each store will provide a different clue. Participants can visit as many stores as they wish to collect clues and enter their guess of "whodunit" before the movie begins. One lucky sleuth, drawn at the theater from among the correct entries, will win a weekend getaway for two.

The evening will culminate at Madison Art Cinemas at 8 pm for a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954), starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. In keeping with the theme, this year's movie will be Alfred Hitchcock's, Rear Window (1954), starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. The movie is about a photojournalist confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, who believes that a murder has been committed by his neighbor.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance at participating Madison stores, including RJ Julia Booksellers, Given Fine Chocolates, Peter Indorf Jewelers, Jolie Boutique, Anna Mia's, bella Perlina, Walker Loden, Maggies of Madison, Frances Amerique and Ciao Bella Moda International.

A limited number of Patron tickets are available for $50. Patron tickets include reserved seating at the theater and admission to a private event at R.J. Julia Booksellers, "Behind the Mystery," at 7 pm by Isleib and bookstore owner extraordinaire Roxanne Coady.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Madison Cares.

Call (203) 245-2315 for more information or www.MadisonCares.org

Clinton CT Custom Home with In-Law Suite for Sale

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:10:57 -0700

Clinton CT Custom Home with In-Law Suite for Sale

NEW LISTING! $599,000

5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom, 3100+ (additional 1200 finished lower level)

Custom Colonial home in Clinton CT just listed. The architectural features of this home are truly distinctive with great lines, wrap around porch and professional landscaping to welcome you. The first level open floor plan, 10' Ceilings, magnificent stone fireplace and spacious kitchen create a wonderful atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining.

Featuring a stunning master suite complete wiht fireplace and a second bedroom suite off the kitchen

The finished lower level provides both a play room and entertainment area with fireplace, custom wetbar, walk out to the large stamped patio.

For more information click here

Updated Branford Condo $109,900

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:21:57 -0800

With the new $8,000 Federal First Time Home Buyer what a great time to invest in your new home. More info on the tax credit go to Home Buyer Credit article in our newsletter.

This tastefully updated one bedroom home is for sale in Branford CT for $109,900. Located in the Thimble Isle Complex on Jefferson Rd. New flooring, doors, updated bathroom make this home move in condition. The large living room opens to a large balcony through sliders.

For more information on this Home for Sale in Branford contact Tom Burland, Coldwell Banker at 203-645-0602 or JoAnn Stirling at 203-671-8072.

For more information click More Info

Branford Real estate

Guilford Equisite Colonial

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:45:30 -0800

Home for Sale in Guilford CT

Tom Burland & JoAnn Stirling

www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

4 Bedroom, 4709 Square Foot Home

Price: $1,158,500

More Info: Guilford Colonial

Just Listed! 4700+ Square Foot 4 Bedroom Colonial in prestigious Woodlands neighborhood. Perfect home for the person who enjoys quality and elegance. Exceptional detail work throughout the home. The first floor has a formal living feel, a kitchen with custom cabinetry; granite counters and high end appliances; formal living room; formal dining room; large family room with conferred ceilings and magnificent fireplace.

Two staircases (main entry and back) lead to the second story. A large Master Suite with soak tub, seperate shower, two vanities. Three additional bedrooms, one with its own full bath, and two share an additional bath. Laundry area on the second floor set back from bedrooms. A large 2nd floor Bonus room makes a great informal recreation or media room.

If you are looking to make a real estate purchase in Guilford and are looking for a stunning home in a neighborhood of stunning homes give us a call about this home.

Tom (203-645-0602) JoAnn (203-871-8072)

Branford Ct Open House

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:39:57 -0800

Get Ready to Move In

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

When: Open House...Sunday February 15th from 1-3om

Where: 53 Brushy Plains Rd Unit 5E, Branford CT

What: 2nd Fl 1 bedroom Ranch Unit $172,000

If you have been thinking about home ownership and are looking for a great house to either start your home owning experience with or down size to, this condo in Branford is the perfect opportunity. This small well maintained unit is the Ferndale complex is available for $172,000. With mortgage rates at historic lows it is time to think about an investment in real estate and a condo in Branford is a great start.

For More Information go to http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/address.php?property_ID=71917

Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate Market Statistics

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:18:59 -0800

Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate Market Statistics

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

I just posted my February newsletter and found that we are seeing a nice increase in Homes for Sale going under contract in Madison CT and Guilford CT. The table below shows that in Guilford, there were 32 homes that buyers put under contract in January of this year vs. just 12 in 2008, in Madison the number of homes going under contract in January of 2009 was 21 vs just 17 in 2008. Also worth noting, the homes that went under contract had an Average Days On Market of 56 in Guilford and 83 days in Madison, which is significantly below what we had been seeing.

Town	Units 2008	Units 2009	Median L/P 2009	ADOM 2009
Branford	37	22	$234,900	91
Clinton	12	9	$339,775	87
Killingworth	9	3	$509,000	90
Guilford	12	32	$399,900	56
Madison	17	21	$399,000	83
Westbrook	9	5	$440,000	56

For more market statistics visit our website newsletter http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/newsletters-c11857.html Also please sign up for email delivery of this newsletter which is published each month.

We would welcome the opportunity to provide additional insight on the local market...just give us a call.

Madison CT Real Estate

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:19:20 -0800

Madison CT and Connecticut Shoreline attract International Attention

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

Over the course of the last several months my partner JoAnn Stirling and I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with several international families looking to make the Madison area home. We have been successful in working with them from home search to home purchase and it has been made much easier through our use of technology.

Our most recent experience was working wiith a family emigrating from Germany and they bought along a film crew....VOX a TV station in Germany has a Docu-soap (reality show) "Goodbye Duetschland" http://www.eyeworks.tv/en/p46768f2d2413a documenting German families home search efforts in countries they are emigrating to. Eye Works and RTL (Production Companies) are filming families relocation efforts - including home search.

We spent the entire day with a lovely family and a great film crew

Here is JoAnn working with the film crew along Neck Rd in Madison.

I absolutly admire our international clients who are undertaking this great adventure, not only looking for a new home and community but also taking a tremendous leap of faith in going to an entirely new country with a different culture and language.

It takes a fair amount of flexibility, sense of humor, diligence, faith and trust on both the clients part and agents part. Thankfully we have worked with great families, got them located in a home that works for them and have absolutely enjoyed the experience.

Madison & Guilford CT Real Estate

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:05:28 -0800

Should I put my home on the market right now?

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

We are often asked if now is the time to put you house up for sale. In this challenging market many times the answer is "It depends"

But....if you have a 3-4 bedroom home between 1100 and 1900 sqft, north of Rt 1 in a neighborhood setting and it is is pretty good shape and you are willing to list it competitively in the low 200,000 to mid 300,000 range...this is were the major demand is.

You will benefit in 2 ways....first being able to sell your home in the hot segment of the local real estate market and second if you are planing to move up to a 2000+ sqft home in a nicer neighborhood and can spend in the high 300,000 to mid 400,000 you will have a large inventory of homes to select from and get a bargain. Many houses in this range are now very aggressively priced.

If you are looking to sell your home in Madison or Guilford (Clinton as well) and purchase a larger home...please give me a call. Our comprehensive marketing plan can position your home sale for success and our business approach can help you buy your new home.

Tom Burland 203-645-0602

Open House Madison CT Sunday Jan. 25th 1-3PM

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:01:49 -0800

Open House Madison CT Sunday Jan 25th 1-3pm

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com 203-645-0602

Where: 9 Chapman Ave

What: 2400 Sq Ft, 3 Bedroom Cape

More Info: http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/address.php?property_ID=73877

Price: $1,100,000

When: Sunday Jan. 25th 1-3 PM

Come and visit this comfortable updated home in one of Madison's most prestigous neighborhoods. Stroll the quite streets, go out for a run or bike ride along the shore or just relax on one of the nicest private beaches on the Connecticut Shoreline. The yard has been professionally landscaped and two new patios have been added to the house. Relax in the hot tub and enjoy the back yard after a long day at work, play or at the beach.

Presented by the Team of Tom Burland and JoAnn Stirling of Coldwell Banker, Real Estate Agents representing buyers and sellers on the Connecticut Shoreline.

Move into this Madison Ranch Home

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:00:41 -0800

Madison CT Home for Sale

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

House: California Ranch Home

Price: $389,900

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:2 Full

More Information: http://www.ct-shore-homes.com/address.php?property_ID=71911

Front View Great Room

Move right into this updated ranch home on 1.64 private acres. Enjoy the privacy of this wooded lot with large deck off a Great Room flooded with sunlight. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on this ground level deck leading to wonderful inground pool and level back yard. The flow of this home enhances informal entertaining. The great room is multi functional providing wonderful space for an in home office, art studio, as well as media room. A formal living room with masonry fireplace works for both quite reading and formal entertaining. A hallway off the livingroom leads to the three bedrooms. The homes location on Old Toll Road provides exceptional access to routes west to New Haven, north to Durham, Meriden and Hartford as well as south to town, highway and train.

If you are looking for real estate in Madison Ct and are looking for a house with a private setting and room to spread out in, this home would be a wonderful choice.

Call Us today for a showing!

Offered By JoAnn Stirling: 203-671-8072

Chatfield Hollow State Park Killingworth CT

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:42:01 -0800

Chatfield Hollow State Park Killingworth CT

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

Chatfield Hollow State Park should be a desitnation for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. This 355 acre park located on RT 80 in Killingworth on the Madison Boarder has a diverse terrain with flat walking trails as well as steep and rocky ones, large picnic areas as well as a lake for swiimming and fishing.

I happened to stop by today after the recent snow fall to shoot some of the scenery. There were plenty of hikers as well as cross country skiiers enjoying the day.

It is only minutes from Interestate 95, and very convienient to residents of Killingworth, Madison, Westbrook, Clinton, Haddam and Guilford. If you live in the area it is a place to visit for a couple of hours or the whole day

Here are some pictures from the walk.

Covered Bridge Frozen Lake

Classic Shoreline Breakfast Shop

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:22:32 -0800

Coffee Break in Clinton CT 27 East Main St in Clinton

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

One of the things people familiar with small towns across the country look for are comfortable family restaurants. The Coffee Break in Clinton Ct is Comfort Food Headquarters. You will feel right at home as you walk in and look around. You will see tables with mugs of coffee, stacks of pancakes, sausage and bacon....you know there is a cardiologist somewhere near buy with a hat over his eys and a fork full of homemade waffles in their mouth.

I always love when I am working with someone who is buying a house and wants to look at homes for sale in Clinton. I make sure I am out the door early enough to swing by the Coffee Break and grab a quick bite to eat.

Some of my favorites are a short stack of pancakes dripping with syrup or a couple of eggs over with homefries toast and a couple of cups of coffee. They will offer fresh fruit as a substitute for homefries but my opinion is I'm getting a serving of fruit with the catsup's on my home fries....or are tomatoes really a vegetable (I get confused on that one.)

When driving through Clinton CT make sure you stop at the Coffee Shop...they serve more than just breakfast as well...but as my son says "Its breakfast time somewhere in the world" ... his favorite is "Briner...breakfast for diner"

Penguin Plunge 2009 - Connecticut Shoreline Supports the Special Olympics

Stirling, Burland & Edmands (Coldwell Banker) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:06:20 -0800

Penguin Plunge 2009 - Connecticut Shoreline Supports the Special Olympics

2009 Penguin Plunge

Where: Hammonassett State Park, Madison CT

When: Saturday January 31, 2009 - Registration 10:00 to 11:45 - Plunge 12:00

Tom Burland www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com

Connecticut Shoreline residents are extremely socially conscious, supporting numerous great causes every month. One event brings out the hardy and heartiest souls.....the annual Penguin Plunge.

The plunge is celebrating its 19th year and has moved this year to Hammonasset State Park in Madison. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. It has grown over the years starting out with 50 penguins at the Madison Surf club with over 200 participants in last year's event.

Speaking as a Alumni Penguin, it is a fun event that warms your heart.

You can register to participate, join a team or sponsor someone at this link http://soct.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1833&pg=entry