buy: Stacks Pancake House and Restaurant, Elkhart, IN, off CR 17 Stacks Up!
- 03/22/14 07:53 AM
Stacks Pancake House and Restaurant,
Elkhart, Indiana, off CR 17 Stacks up!
Early morning risers are finding their new and convenient Breakfast spot. Stacks opens at 5 am Monday thru Friday and is located at County Road 17 and Beck Drive, between the US 20 bi pass and the Indiana Toll Road I80/90 and just south of State Road 120. Plenty of parking and easy access from the highway makes Stacks a favorite in this area. Located on the east side of Elkhart, makes it localized for industrial workers of both Elkhart and Bristol as well as the 8 to … (17 comments)
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buy: What is the Cost of Doing Business?
- 03/22/14 12:04 AM
What is the Cost of Doing Business?
It's a happy day when someone calls you and wants you to list their home. When you arrive and eventually discuss what it is going to take to get the home, sales ready, that's when it gets interesting. The Sellers face turns into a frown and their disbelief comes out in force.
"We have to do all that?"
Wolfgang Von Johnston,"Wolfie"
The one thing that I am referring to is the "Cost of Doing Business". I mean Dog business. Of course, I am including all animals in this blog. Yes, Sellers are unaware of the … (72 comments)
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buy: "Great Wall", Chinese Restaurant, Ekhart, IN, for Lunch & Dinner
- 03/21/14 02:59 AM
"Great Wall", Chinese Restaurant, Elkhart, IN, for Lunch & Dinner
If you like Chinese cuisine, see for yourself, the personal attention and mouth watering dishes they have to offer. From hot tea to the fortune cookie, they have a full menu of great Chinese dishes. Below is a photo of the Sweet and Sour Chicken, that I ordered during my last visit. I had to take some home for another meal. "It was delicious twice."
Photos by Larry Johnston©
Sweet and Sour Chicken
The Great Wall is located by the intersection of Old US 20 and SR 19.
Stop in for Lunch or … (10 comments)
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buy: It's Official, Robin Red-breast says, "Spring is Here!" Chirp! Chirp!
- 03/20/14 03:38 AM
It's Official, Robin Red-breast says,
"Spring is Here!." Chirp! Chirp!
Well, It's been a long time coming, but when I woke up this morning with the sun shining and the birds chirping, I knew Spring has arrived. My Special messenger whistled at me from the branches of the tree just outside my door. (Well, not really whistled. More like Chirped Happily).
Photo by Larry Johnston©
There may not be leaves on the trees yet, but with the temps in the upper 40's and the snow leaving us, I know that on this first day of Spring, we made it through the … (16 comments)
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buy: Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Elkhart, Goshen....Home of the BIG JUAN!
- 03/19/14 02:09 AM
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Elkhart, Goshen...Home of the BIG JUAN!
If you have a big appetite, Hacienda's famous BIG JUAN is returning April 1st. If you can eat a 4- pound special wet burrito, your name and picture goes on the wall and you get a BIG JUAN T-shirt. The only catch is, you have to single-handedly, eat it "ALL" yourself. (No Sharing)
I don't have a photo of it, but here is a photo of their large Burrito.
Photo by Larry Johnston©
The large is as big as I go. Sometimes I have to take half of it home for another meal. … (5 comments)
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buy: Broadway Theatre's Million Dollar Quartet Was Awesome in South Bend!
- 03/18/14 07:35 AM
Broadway Theatre's "Million Dollar Quartet", Was Awesome in South Bend!
The Food was great and the performance was Awesome. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis Dazzled the audience with the music that was historically made on that unforgettable night in December of 1956 at the one and only jam session, at Sun Records. The Musical performance was recreated by the Million Dollar Quartet Broadway performance.
We started our evening off at Per Bacco Italian Restaurant in Elkhart, which features such entrees as the lasagna, as shown here.
After eating our fill, off we went to the Morris … (4 comments)
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buy: Happy St.Patrick's Day! I Was Lucky to Find Active Rain!
- 03/17/14 12:56 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I Was Lucky to Find Active Rain.
I am not green with envy on this St. Patrick's Day, for those that have Millions of Points on Active Rain, because I know that it takes dedication to get there, but I was Lucky to have found Active Rain.
Illustration by Larry Johnston©
Thanks to my wife Evelyn, I am a member of Active Rain. When I was told about Active Rain, I looked at it, as a waste of valuable time and not making money. I was told about the point program and that some people have over … (16 comments)
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buy: You Take a Bath or Shower before seeing a Client. How about your car?
- 03/14/14 11:07 PM
You Take a Bath or Shower before seeing client.
How About Your Car?
Now that's a ridiculous question! I'm sure that some of us have overlooked the obvious when it comes to looking good for your Buyers or Sellers. Can you imagine what your client would think if you showed up with food hanging off our chin, broccoli between your teeth and coffee stains down the front of our clothes. What would you think, if you were the client?
"Eyelashes and mustache not necessry"
We should always be fresh, clean and smelling good when visiting a client, whether you are meeting them … (32 comments)
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buy: McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, IN... "Be Irish Today."
- 03/14/14 12:33 AM
McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, IN ...
"Be Irish Today."
It is only fitting to showcase McCarthy's restaurant on St. Patrick's Day. Maybe today isn't St. Patty's day, but today kicks off a weekend of festivities around the area. Enjoy the festivities with a meal fit for an Irishman. Located on the river in downtown, Elkhart. We also, have chosen it as our Active Rain meetup, March 25th at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
McCarty'son the Riverwalk, has Traditional Irish Pub Foods, along with American Classics. The restaurant has a full bar, and plenty of room for your gatherings. They offer Wine … (4 comments)
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buy: We Drive Buyers to use Us, by Offering Them a Hot Dog!
- 03/11/14 02:02 AM
We Drive Buyers to use Us, by Offering Them a Hot Dog!
Thee as many was to attract potential Buyers to use your Real Estate services. One of our effective tools is to offer them a Hot Dog Party after they move into their new home. This is a great referral tool for us, as we have given parties to Buyers and then all of a sudden, we are contacted by friends and relatives that are in the market for homes.
(Yes, That's me, but don't expect me to show up in the wiener mobile)
When a home is sold … (8 comments)
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buy: South Side Soda Shop & Diner...a history of serving Elkhart County!
- 03/09/14 01:33 AM
The South Side Soda Shop & Diner....
a history of serving Elkhart County!
Located in Goshen, IN, the Soda shop will take you back in time, as they serve Old fashioned Green Rivers, Malts and Shakes. They offer over 50 varieties of malts and shakes, or you can order sandwiches or salads.
Built in the early 1900's, the attached building opened as a grocery store in 1910. The Soda Fountain was added in the 1940's. In 1985, Restoration of the Soda Shop was completed and the Dining Car added in 1993.
If you want to have a full meal, you can … (6 comments)
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buy: Bill's Bar-B-Que, Elkhart, Family owned and operated since 1988
- 03/08/14 11:39 PM
Bill's Bar-B-Que, Family Owned and Operated Since 1988.
In 1988 Alfred Lee opened up his Bar-B-Que stand which has stand the test of time in Elkhart, Indiana which has received rave reviews from all who have eaten there. The business is take out only, however that have a table outside for those that want to dine at the location.
Photo by Larry Johnston©
Bill's is a unique place that shouts home town Localism. They smoke their meat using Hickory, Oak, Cherry and apple woods in the smoker, which give a special flavor that only Bill's has. They have added their … (10 comments)
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buy: We All Have Our Small Beginnings....
- 03/08/14 11:00 AM
We All Have Our Small Beginnings.......
As in all businesses, we all have to have our goals. We all have the opportunity to reach our goals, and we can reach them with effort, hard work and determination. When we decided to be a Real Estate Agent, we had a goal, which was to be a Real Estate Agent. Our goals change as we change.
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
Look at the Vendor in the painting above. They had goals of growing and moving into a building, serving a multitude of people, with cooks, employees and regular hours. They spent several years … (6 comments)
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buy: How Effective is Your Advertising?
- 03/07/14 04:07 AM
How Effective is Your Advertising?
Advertising has taken many forms throughout the ages. From Paul Revere, the pony express to newspapers, magazines, radio, television and now the internet. We change according to what works at the time. The one thing that the Industry of Real Estate still holds onto, and has been around forever is the outdoor sign.
Many of us remember the signs painted on the sides of buildings, barns and of course we still see billboards. The Real Estate industry has kept the practice of using outdoor signs because it is extremely effective.
The outdoor sign … (4 comments)
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buy: The Almost Daylght Zone, (My Real Estate Comedy video)
- 03/05/14 11:21 AM
The Almost Daylight Zone, (My Real Estate Comedy Video)
This movie has never been seen before, and is being released for the first time on Active Rain. A Takeoff of the television series, "Twilight Zone" written by Rod Serling. The movie features Larry Johnston playing the role of "Tom Chester", An overbearing, self centered Arrogant Real Estate Agent, who comes face to face with the Almost Daylight Zone.
During the filming of this film, we were down to the last part of making the film, when the computer crashed. The computer store said there was nothing they could do for us. Therefore, … (17 comments)
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buy: We Need a Smaller Mailbox!
- 03/04/14 07:07 AM
We Need a Smaller Mailbox!
Remember when you went to the mailbox and you could hardly get the mail out, so you invested in a larger one? Real Estate Contracts, were mailed overnight delivery. We scrambled to get it all together and rushed to the post office before it closed. Sound familiar?
Acrylic painting by Larry Johnston©
Then there was the FAX machines. Boy was that a help! You didn't even have to fight the cold, rain or snowy weather to get to the post office. What happened to the FAX? Now with the computer age, We are now using the … (74 comments)
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buy: The Lerner Theatre, Elkhart, IN - Performance Schedule for March, 2014
- 02/25/14 11:01 PM
The Lerner Theater, Elkhart, IN
Performance Schedule for March, 2014
The Lerner Theater's March lineup is packed with a variety of performances. Check out the list. The tickets go fast, so buy them early. Enjoy the performances in the comfort of the newly renovated historic theater. It reminds me of going back in time, with the intricate designs and decorations. It's a see it to believe it, decor. We'll see you at the performace.
March 1 The Temptations
7:30 pm Reserved Seating - $39.50 to 69.50
March 2 Elkhart Municipal Band Winter Concert
2:30 pm Free to the Public
March 6 Get the LED … (8 comments)
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buy: Are you "Up a Tree" When Your Computer Breaks Down?
- 02/17/14 10:35 PM
Are You "Up a Tree" When Your Computer Breaks Down?
Recently my wife's computer screen went dark, so she couldn't work on her current projects. A week later my computer had the same problem. Come to find out, the computer had an update, and guess what. Windows 8 doesn't support that update. We didn't know what the problem was at the time. Did I mention, I don't like Windows 8?
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
We took her computer (Laptop) to where it was purchased. (I won't mention names). They had no idea what the problem was, after waiting 1 hour for … (17 comments)
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buy: Look for the Fire Hydrant When Buying a Home. It could Save You Money.
- 02/15/14 05:24 AM
Look for the "Fire Hydrant" When Buying a Home.
It Could Save You Money.
When Buyers look for a new home, the one thing they don't look for, is the Local Fire Hydrant. I don't mean you have to have one in your yard, although that would be convenient, if there should be a fire, but your Buyer should be aware of it's location.
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
When we purchased our home a few years ago, we found out that there were no fire hydrants in our neighborhood. Now that was not unusual, because we were just outside … (15 comments)
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buy: Elkhart, Indiana.. Only 107 miles from Chicago. Houses are Going Fast!
- 02/14/14 05:58 AM
Elkhart, Indiana....Only 107 miles from Chicago.
Houses are Going Fast!
Whether you work in Chicago, or just want to enjoy a special night or weekend, it's closer than you think, from Elkhart, Indiana. The Indiana Toll Road has an Elkhart Exit, where you will jump on the road, and with Interstate all the way, you are at the down town "Loop" of Chicago 107 miles later.
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
Elkhart has many people that work in the Chicago area and commute back and forth daily. Some of the commuters travel by car and other take advantage of … (12 comments)
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