Getting Started RIGHT in the RAIN New to The RAIN? In celebration of my arrival at the 200K mark, I thought I'd practice what I preach--paying it forward! Rather than 'boast' about achieving 200K points and how I got to this point, I decided to share with all of the newcomers to Active Rain tha
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12/22/2008
Carolina Panthers: Downed by the Giants in OT! Our Carolina Panthers played the New York Giants this evening in a nail-biting game that went into overtime. The Cardiac Cats were playing for home field advantage throughout the playoffs but, did clinch a wildcard position in the playoffs. The
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12/21/2008
What You Need to Know About Foreclosures in NC There are steps that YOU can take to prevent losing your home. What is foreclosure? When a homeowner doesn't make the mortgage payments over a period of time, the lender can begin a legal process to take possession of or sell the home to recover mo
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12/20/2008
Looking for things to do with family and friends who are visiting for the holidays? Here are a few things that you're sure to enjoy for the week of 12/19/2008: Children's Theatre of Charlotte The Velveteen Rabbit Dec. 19-22, 2008 Wachovia Playhouse (Click Here for a Seating Map) Front Orchestra
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12/20/2008
LinksMore Charlotte InfoWebsiteFloorplanVirtual TourPhoto Gallery4007 Indian Hills LaneFoyer leads to dining room Formal dining roomDining room features wood floors Large greatroom with gas fireplaceWood floors Greatroom leads to kitchenGorgeous kitchen with plenty of working spaceCounter space i
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12/20/2008
LinksMy BlogMy WebsiteTake the Tour!Photo GalleryDescriptionCrismark Seller offering this IMMACULATE home! ASK ABOUT $7,500 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER FEDERAL TAX CREDIT! This move-in-ready home shows like a model! Bright, open floorplan with 4BR, 2.5BA, formal dining, office/study/guest room on main.
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12/20/2008
A Day to Remember--Paying it Forward Saturday I participated with my Rotary club's traditional 'bell ringing' for the Salvation Army at our local Harris Teeter store at the Arboretum. It was a chilly afternoon but, my friend Pat and his son and I, dressed in layers and drank plenty of hot coffe
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12/19/2008
'Tis the Season... ...To share your hearts and souls with those in need. I have been blessed with good friends who always encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing and never look down OR back! I have to say that one of the best things that a good friend did for me a few years ago was to intro
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12/18/2008
Good News for Housing Market Being cautiously optimistic has become the 'trend' for those of us remaining in this turbulent market. Sometimes the news is so negative that we have to go a bit overboard to 'prove' that there really are points to be positive about in this market. Alas, we have s
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12/17/2008
Holiday Acceptance--365 Days A Year! This is about The Joy and Gift of Acceptance of a man who means the world to me--not only during the holidays but, every day of the year! This is how one goes from construction to computers, from being sports team captain to the wiii tennis champion in the f
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12/15/2008