misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: A Boondoggle of Olympic Proportions - 09/28/09 06:35 PM
Valerie Jarrett, one of the president’s senior advisers told major media outlets this morning that President Obama will travel to Denmark to support Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. He will leave this Thursday and join his wife Michelle in Copenhagen where they, along with a packed contingent … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Walk Through History - 09/28/09 12:03 PM
If you enjoy history or want to learn more about Covington's history and that of the people who have lived here, here's something you won't want to miss.
On Thursday evening, October 15, the Tourism Division of the Covington/Newton County Chamber of commerce is sponsoring a guided walking tour of the … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: This Is Amaizing! - 09/15/09 04:31 PM
This week begins the autumn season, and Colonel Cob’s Corn Maze in Oxford is open again with an all-new maze and several new attractions.
The pathways through Colonel Cob’s 7-acre cornfield this year is in the shape of a giant pirate ship. You should be able to navigate your way … (2 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Vampires in Covington Georgia?!... No Way! - 08/20/09 08:17 AM
Way!!
This morning, I saw the first flock of geese flying south over my house, foretelling a change of seasons for Covington. Autumn is my favorite time of year, bringing clean, crisp air, beautiful colored leaves against the backdrop of white antebellum columns, SEC football, and vampires. Vampires?!?!
Covington … (5 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Wordless Wednesday: So Good, It'll Make You Slap Yo' Mama! - 08/19/09 03:34 PM
Here's my dinner for this evening...
Grilled chicken breast slathered in my own secret recipe, home-made BBQ sauce
Baked potato dripping rich butter and chives
Sweet corn directly from my garden
Topped off with a crisp tossed salad full of my juicy, red, home-grown tomatoes
And garnished with herbs from … (7 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: It's A Sign Of The Times - 08/05/09 02:50 PM
This is not about Petula Clark’s great 1966 hit record, but rather an item on the 11Alive evening news broadcast last night which caught my attention…
A lady in Coweta County received a letter in the mail soliciting her participation as a “Mystery Shopper.” All she had to do was … (9 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: I've Ceased to be Amazed - 08/04/09 07:18 PM
In today’s Covington real estate market, I’ve ceased being amazed at the attitude of the FDIC, some of our large banks, and alleged premiere mortgage companies. They are continuing to do more to hamper a rapid recovery of our housing industry than they are to facilitate it. And, they don’t … (3 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Psst... Hey You... Wanna Buy A "Money Machine?" - 03/07/09 01:15 PM
Think that cute little 3BR/2BA brick and siding foreclosure across town might be a good rental property? Itmay be… Home prices are at a real low. The supply seems almost unlimited. Interest rates are the lowestin years, and more and more people are looking for rentals every day.
Even today – … (6 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Was It Good For You? - 02/12/09 03:27 PM
Or do you just feel like you’ve been raped… again?
Our U.S. House of Representatives and Senate reached a “closed door” agreement last night on a tentative $789 billion “stimulus” bill meant to send signals to the American consumer that our economic woes will soon improve and instill confidence in … (3 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Curses On You, Girl Scout ! - 02/06/09 04:15 PM
I don't make New Years' resolutions. Never have. Never will. I believe they're only made to be broken. In fact, I don't know a single person who has ever kept a New Years' resolution! But, I did decide a couple of weeks ago that I would loose some weight.
As long … (5 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: You Have To Believe It To See It! - 01/21/09 02:20 PM
I'm a Republican. I've never been, nor will I ever be a Democrat. To my daughters' chagrin, I'm much too conservative. But - politics aside - what happened in this country yesterday with the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States cannot help but cause a sense … (2 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Newton County BOE Rushes Boldly Into 20th Century! - 01/09/09 03:16 PM
Finally! After prolonged, consistent "lobbying" efforts by a small group of parents and citizens concerned with the education of their children and grandchildren in Covington and Newton County, the county Board of Education is establishing two theme schools for next school year. Finally, our school system is moving out of the … (3 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Covington Restaurants... Smiley's - 12/23/08 03:58 PM
I grew up in the South eating home-cooked Southern food. My Mom was a great cook, as is my wife. But Mom always cooked in ways that we've come to realize weren't so good for you. Her biscuits were made with lard. Chicken, or pork chops or steak was fried. Most … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: A Christmas Hope - 12/22/08 02:59 PM
I'm fortunate enough to have a friend who is also a fine poet. He writes verse all during the year. But every year around this season, there's always something special.
His latest is "A Christmas Hope." This was published in our church program this past Sunday, but deserves to be read by … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: No "Oooo's" and "Ahhh's"! - 11/21/08 11:47 AM
I took my 6-year-old granddaughter, Abbey Grace, to Covington's historic square last night to watch the "Lighting of the Courthouse." This Covington tradition signals the start of the Christmas season.
Santa arrives in town in a horse-drawn carriage (well, we are in the South here!), there's free hot chocolate and cider … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Covington Restaurants... Yummy's - 11/17/08 03:50 PM
It's something of a tradition with a large number of families in Covington to eat Sunday lunch out after church. In fact, I've heard from a number of clergy in town that some members of their congregations get a bit upset if services run overtime so that they don't beat the … (1 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: 'Tis Like A Morn In Spring - 11/08/08 10:05 PM
Ireland... 40 shades of green, thatched cottages, quaint villages, pubs, St. Patrick, leprechauns, friendly, ruddy-faced people, sheep, a pint of Guinness and a dram of good Irish whiskey. All those things pop to my mind when I picture Ireland. But it's all that and so much more!
My wife and I … (2 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Most Important Thing on the Ballot! - 11/03/08 04:26 PM
What's the most important thing you'll put your "X" beside when you go to the polls in Covington on November 4th?
The name of the next President? We hear more about the Presidential race than anything else. In fact, we've been bombarded for months with positives and negatives about each candidate, … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Covington GA Politics - Who's Your Toughest Opponent? - 07/11/08 07:55 PM
Rachel Oswald, reporter for the Covington News, wrote an article in today's edition about irregularities in the campaign of one of our candidates for chairman of the Newton County Board of Commissioners.
In her article, Oswald alleges that Democratic candidate Hubert White, a prominent developer in Newton County has been issued … (0 comments)
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misc ramblings from the covington real estate guy: Smart Homes, Smart Growth - Now the SMART CAR! - 05/10/08 09:34 AM
In real estate, we talk about Smart Homes, meaning everything from ecologically sound building practices, materials and systems to being digitally wired so that one can dial in on their cell phone and turn on the oven.
We talk about Smart Growth, environmentally and politically sensitive land use zoning and planning... … (2 comments)
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