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Sweet Summer Scenes to Savor - Labor Day Weekend 2020

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Hard to believe this is Labor Day weekend. We've stayed busy at home this summer with a variety of projects.  Now, we are enjoying the fruits of our labor as summer winds down. 

 

It's going to be a comfortable 81 degrees today ( it's been in the 90's),  so you'll find us out on the newly stained deck this afternoon enjoying a glass of wine. 

 

 

Finnegan enjoys afternoons on the deck too. 

 

 

 

It's always cooler under the trees in our newly redone fire pit. When we're tending to the gardens, or another project in the yard, we take an afternoon break and enjoy the cool respite. However, since high temperatures and gusty winds have created a fire danger, we'll have to wait before we can enjoy a fire.


The vegetable garden, lovingly tended by Bernie is keeping us well fed.  Nothing like fresh heirloom tomatoes, walla walla sweet onions, and lemon cucumbers.

 

My little patio tomato is still going strong...

 

 

And, the roses are still blooming too. 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoy the last official weekend of summer.  There is a definitely a hint of fall in the air. 

 

"True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time." 

      - Marie Williams Johnstone 

 

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(40)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD what an absolutely beautiful post....the photos are amazing....and the subject matter of each post is welcoming.....have a Happy and Safe Labor Day weekend....

Sep 05, 2020 02:16 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That looks like the perfect place to have a staycation, Debb and Bernie.  You are also motivating me to put in a fire pit!

Sep 05, 2020 03:15 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Debb and Bernie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Sep 05, 2020 03:16 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Barbara Todaro - speaking of beautiful, I love your new profile photo. Wow, wow. Can't believe you are a GGma.

Sep 05, 2020 03:21 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Aw, thanks Myrl Jeffcoat - do it, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. 

Sep 05, 2020 03:22 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

You have definitely been busy this summer Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD!  Everything looks beautiful.   We are going to have 100º weather for the next 3 days and then the cooldown starts next week.

Sep 05, 2020 03:30 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD,

 I love all the photos but especially the one of Finnegan..gorgeous shot and what a wonderful addition to the family! I love the spaces you have created to joy a beautiful life. Thank you for sharing and enjoy the Labor Day week-end!

Sep 05, 2020 03:58 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® you've been busy selling houses in Sedona this summer. Wow, wow. So happy for you. 

 

Hi Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR Finnegan is a cutie pie. Quite demanding, as he should be, at this age. Lol. 

Sep 05, 2020 04:38 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Debb,   Thanks for sharing your yard with us.  Beautifully done!  I enjoy your updates with Finnegan - as our dogs are seniors - and one barely able to walk.

Sep 05, 2020 05:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Debb and Janes - sorry but it took me a little longer to read and comment on your post because I was stuck on that adorable photo of Finnegan. I loved taking a peek at your summer and your beautiful home. 

Sep 05, 2020 05:35 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Jane, I can taste your tomatoes clear across the country!  And I can taste the Gray Goose martini you are enjoying on your newly stained deck!  I'm jealous.

Sep 05, 2020 06:18 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

What a wonderful life, you are blessed...

I hope you are having a great Labor Day Weekend Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

Sep 05, 2020 07:56 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debb and Bernie, loved the photos and you know me two pictures just grabbed me  Finnegan and the Tomato plant:)) as to the temperatures it is all relative, we had a respite from a 10 day heat wave for about two days and now we are back again.... it was 82 and I had the A/C full blast, Endre

Sep 05, 2020 10:07 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Your outside spaces look fantastic - I think we all need outdoor oases.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sep 06, 2020 04:49 AM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

Such a beautiful and relaxing outdoor living space!

Sep 06, 2020 05:52 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Does Finnegan get some wine too?  I love all of your pictures and seeing how beautiful your area is!

Sep 06, 2020 06:56 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

There is always negative point to wether no matter where you live. We just have to suck it up and enjoy whatever the mother nature gives us and feel blessed!

Sep 06, 2020 11:14 AM
Chris Ivy
Ivy Vine Investments - Memphis, TN
Sell Your House Fast For Cash In Memphis Tennessee

Deb and Bernie,

 

Those are some relaxing looking shots and I know you guys will take full advantage of it.  Kick your feet up and have a  Happy Pre Labor Day!

Sep 06, 2020 02:04 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lovely Lady!  I enjoyed seeing your Garden of Paradise with your angelic Finnegan in charge making sure everyone is entertained and happy! Your cup has to be overflowing!!!

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - I wish you a splendid fall, clean and healthy air, and at your dispose all that you need.

Sep 12, 2020 09:48 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

 The one animal on the left thinks she is just another dog like the rest.

Have a great weekend. Sam

cat

Oct 04, 2020 01:22 PM