llc: Taste of the Gardens 2014, Welfield, Elkhart, Thousands attended. - 08/24/14 02:49 AM
Taste of the Gardens 2014,
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart,
Thousands attended.

While  Evelyn and I, helped selling food and drink tickets, thousands of visitors enjoyed the restaurants & entertainment located around the gardens, as well as the talented artisans with their paintings, sculptures,jewelry and glass art.  I was able to take some pictures before reporting to our appointed booth.
Here are some of the pictures I took at the festival.

Over 20 Restaurants brought their specialty dishes to the people to taste and enjoy,
advertising their local businesses.
The artist enjoyed the attention of the thousands of attendees.
The … (22 comments)

llc: Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana .....video - 08/17/14 02:45 PM
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana.......Video
Wellfield Botanic Gardens has become a place of peace and serenity as it has expanded with new areas opening each year. The gardens have been used for parties, Weddings, receptions, Arts and Craft Shows, and even the Taste of Elkhart.  Stephanie Baker, Real Estate Broker from Elkhart County Subdivisions gives us a tour of the botanic gardens.  Sit back, put your feet up and enjoy the tour.

Yearly memberships are available, or a minimal entry fee is charged.
 
Wellfield Gardens
North Main Street
Elkhart, Indiana
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If you know someone who wants to Buy … (5 comments)

llc: The Heist, An evening of Suspense. - 08/17/14 01:19 AM
The Heist, An evening of Suspense.
Elkhart, Indiana
The Young Professionals of Elkhart have a performance each year as a fundraiser to help in the revitalization of downtown Elkhart. Last year was a Roaring 20's theme.  This year, it was "The Heist", a suspense audience participation comedy thriller.

The gathering started at the Ruthmere Mansion, where champaigne was served and everyone was shown 3 priceless items, under armed guard, that would be involved in the heist.

Everyone was then transported to the Lerner Theatre, in the Crystal Ballroom, where drinks and dinner was served, while having live entertainment. 

Even the guards … (8 comments)

llc: Pap's Place, Comedy-Drama, Heritage Hall, Middlebury,thru Aug 29, 2014 - 08/08/14 08:28 AM
Pap's Place, Comedy-Drama,
Heritage Hall, Middlebury, thru August 29, 2014.
Heritage Hall, on the Essenhaus Campus is the site of laughter and drama during the performance of Pap's Place. This local cast - 2 act play is about the life struggles of 80 year old Pap, who is failing physically, but is sharp as a tack. Join this comedy drama, written by Pail McClusker, Director, Writer, and Producer of the Adventures in Odyssey radio series for Focus on the Family. The performnce start at 7 pm.

A meal and entertainment package can be purchased, or a Lodging, meal and entertainment package is … (10 comments)

llc: Middlebury Summer Festival, Middlebury, Indiana August 8 - 10, 2014 - 08/08/14 07:49 AM
Middlebury Summer Festival, Middlebury, Indiana,
August 8 - 10th.

The 46th annual Middlebury Summer event kicked off at Das Essenhaus Family Restaurant, with a car cruise on Thursday and Arm wrestling, Music by the group DANG! 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, along with a garden tractor pull at 6:30 pm, with the main focus on Saturday.

Saturday's schedule will include:
7:00 -10:30 am - Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, All you can eat!
The Elkhart County Board of REALTORS® are sponsoring the classic 5K Run and the 5K Walk
7:30 - 8:15 5K registration
7:30 - 8:15- 5K Run … (4 comments)

llc: History of a Painting, Cave Springs, Georgia. The Barber Chair. - 07/25/14 03:45 PM
History of a Painting, Cave Springs, Georgia.
The Barber Chair.
I was due to exhibit in an Art Show in Rome, Georgia and then in Cave Springs, so I visited the area to see what I could find in the way of Nostalgia. Cave Springs was a quaint little town in which I noticed a barber shop, just off the square. It had the letters painted on the windows, which you could see through to the inside.
Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
We went inside the shop and I immediately noticed several porcelain barber chairs, in which one was filled with a young man, who … (7 comments)

llc: Waterfront property? Check out Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana. - 07/18/14 12:42 PM
Waterfront Property? 
Check out Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana.
There are those elite few that prefer buying a home on the waterfront. Simonton Lake is a popular lake for skiing, jet skiing, pontoon boating, swimming and just having Summer fun.
Simonton Lake, Elkhart, Indiana
If you are one of those elite few people that prefer living on the water, Simonton Lake is located just south of the Michigan State line in Indiana on State Road 19, just north of I-80/90 and Elkhart.
I took this picture from one of the outside decks at the Flippin' Cow Burger Joint, a popular stopping place on a hot Summer day, for … (5 comments)

llc: If you like water, You'll love Elkhart County - 07/13/14 11:27 AM
If you Like Water, You'll love Elkhart County.

Elkhart County has plenty of opportunities to buy a home on the water, as besides the lakes in the area, The St. Joseph River and the Elkhart River winds throughout the county, giving ample opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

If you are looking for a small cottage on the water, or a huge mansion overlooking the river. Since Elkhart is a main manufacturer of recreational vehicles, you have a wide variety of boats and pontoons to choose from. You could spend your weekend grilling out on your pontoon boat, while … (2 comments)

llc: Callahan's Family Restaurant, Elkhart, Indiana - 07/06/14 12:45 PM
Callahan's Family Restaurant,
Elkhart, Indiana
Located less than a quarter of a mile from Interstate I-80/90 exit 92, Callahan's Family Restaurant is there when you're hungry.  As they are open 24 hours a day, you can stop in for breakfast, Dinner or coffee to stay away when you're on the road.  Plenty of parking nd easy access from State Road 19 (Cassopolis Street).

Callahan's Family Restaurant specializes in Greek, Italian, Mexican and American Cuisine. I eat there quite often, many times for breakfast at odd hours of the day. If you leave there hungry, it's your own fault, as they … (4 comments)

llc: Elkhart County 4-H Fair Coming, July 18-26, 2014 - 06/25/14 04:35 AM
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Coming, July 18-26, 2014.

Elkhart County is gearing up to converge on Goshen, Indiana for the fun and excitement of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Complete with exciting rides for the children and adults. Food galore, and entertainment for everyone. Now is the time to purchase advance tickets and start making plans to attend your favorite thing.
Advanced tickets are now on sale at www.4hfair.org , at the Fair Office & participating outlets.
The Concert Series Features:
(Check for pricing)
 
Danielle Bradberry,
with special guest The Swon Brothers
Francesca Battistelli
Tyler Farr
Justin Moore
3 … (4 comments)

llc: The Elkhart Municipal Airport, There's always something going on! - 06/14/14 04:38 AM
The Elkhart Municipal Airport....
There's something always going on!

Airports, as we know it, are for taking off and going somewhere, or landing from somewhere else.

The Elkhart Municipal airport has opportunities for pilot training, as well as commuting back and forth to and from work. They have businesses rent space to sell used cars, as they bring in hundreds of cars from local dealerships.  I have seen air shows and world war II , displays of War Birds
How about a ride in a Bi-plane or a float plane. I have seen the Goodyear Blimp on display … (6 comments)

llc: McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, IN, - 05/20/14 09:25 AM
McCarthy's on the Riverwalk, Elkhart, Indiana.
Traditional Irish Pub Foods and American Classics are served at McCarthy's. Casual dining, overlooking the Elkhart River just east of Main Street in downtown, Elkhart. Stop in for live music every Saturday evening all summer long. Enjoy the outside covered and heated patio while you listen to the music and enjoy good food and friends. McCarthy's is our favorite place for Active Rain members meetups.

"Just a sample of their outstanding menu"
 
For Starters
Irish Nachos, or Bacon-wrapped scallops & more
Burgers and Sandwiches
Chef's burger, Reuben, Corned Beef, Salmon, Perch, Tuna sandwiches & more
Pastas
Louisiana … (16 comments)

llc: Where Does the Easter Bunny Come From and Why Do We Hide Colored Eggs? - 04/19/14 11:25 PM
 
Where Does the Easter Bunny Come From
and Why Do We Hide Colored Eggs.
While growing up, every year, as a child, we always colored eggs and waited for the Easter Bunny to come during the night to hide the eggs, so we could find them Easter morning, collecting them in our Easter Basket. We celebrate Easter every year, not because of the Easter Bunny, but what is written in the Bible.  I haven't read any stories in the Bible about a long-eared, cotton-tailed Bunny Rabbit. So, what's this all about anyway?

Why Do We Color Eggs?
According to … (8 comments)

llc: Fritz's Pie Shop, Goshen, IN. Homemade Pies and Breads, Oven Fresh! - 04/17/14 07:38 AM
Fritz's Pie Shop, Goshen, IN.
Homemade Pies and Breads, Oven Fresh!
We all have visions of Gramma's pies sitting on the window sill to cool, after being taken straight from the oven and having the smell drift around the yard.  Gramma has taken up shop in Goshen, Indiana.  The County Seat Restaurant has been around for years, with Freeda (Fritz) Huser at the helm. Her son, with Fritz close by, has taken over the restaurant, so Fritz, staying ambitious, opened up a pie shop right next door, supplying the restaurant and community with delicious Pies and homemade breads.

Her Pies have been … (14 comments)

llc: 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)

llc: The History of Elkhart, Indiana......... Paul Thomas remembers it all. - 12/19/13 06:41 AM
The History of Elkhart, Indiana ....... Paul Thomas Remembers it All. 
Who is Paul Thomas, You Say?  Let me tell you.
Paul Thomas was not here before Elkhart, but he lived here all his life.  Mr Thomas ran a small business on North Main Street. Paul Thomas Shoes was in the middle of Elkhart. He served as City Councilman ans many other committee around town.  In 1988, after retiring, he turned his 2 story building into the City's Historic Museum, collecting Elkhart Artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia.
After running the Museum and collecting items, many of them donated, for over 20 … (3 comments)

llc: A Christmas Carol...get involved with your clients - 12/17/13 03:57 AM
A Christmas Carol....get involved with your clients.......
Sunday afternoon my wife and I attended "A Christmas Carol" at the Lerner Theater, in downtown, Elkhart, Indiana.  It was no great Broadway production.  It was our neighbors.  Clients of Christmas past, Clients of Christmas Present and Clients of Christmas Future.

People we sold homes to, were in the play.  There were people in the play that we are in constant communications with and children of clients, that will be the future buyers and seller of our Real Estate business.
We had Hot Dog Parties, Gingerbread parties for our clients, and we try … (6 comments)

llc: How do you take your Eggnog? - 12/12/13 12:24 PM
How do you take your Eggnog?
If you like Eggnog, you are in for a surprise.  If you don't like Eggnog, you may not want to read this...... Growing up, I thought there were only 2 ways to have Eggnog...non-alcoholic for us kids and the hard stuff, as we called it, for the grown ups. Mostly I heard the word Rum.

Well, Are you ready for this?  Here is a list of food and drink Eggnogs:
Traditional Eggnog ; Alcohol-free Eggnog; Eggnog ice cream; Eggnog Ice Cream; Eggnog Cheesecake; Eggnog Cookies; Eggnog Pancakes; Eggnog Fudge; Eggnog Truffles; Orange Ale Eggnog; … (18 comments)

llc: Bristol Elkhart In St Joe Riverfront Property 3 Bed 2.5 Bath $340,000 - 12/04/13 11:55 AM
 
If you are interested in a River view, while swimming in your own pool, with the steaks or corn on the cob sizzling in the BBQ next to  the gazebo then, you might want to check this one out.  Just minutes away from Bristol and Elkhart, Indiana, with quick access to the Indiana Toll Road I-80/90
Bristol Elkhart County Indiana St Joe 113 Feet Riverfront Property 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath Home $340,000 Home for Sale, House for Sale

Boats Welcome Here! During the height of the Elkhart Summer Season it is not unusual to see boats out on the water from Sun Up … (12 comments)

llc: This man works for PEANUTS.............Do YOU? - 11/04/13 04:58 AM
This man works for PEANUTS.............Do YOU?
Have you ever worked for peanuts? Elephants work for Peanuts. The man in the painting works for Peanuts. I'm not sure where the phrase came from, but as a Real Estate Agent, I don't have any desire to work for Peanuts, whatever it means.
 
 Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©
Assuming that it means not making much money, as an Independant Contractor, we have a choice of making a lot of money in our profession, or not.  Depending how much time and effort you put into Real Estate, you get that much out of it. 
If … (3 comments)

 
Larry Johnston, Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN (Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC)

Larry Johnston

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Elkhart, IN

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Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC

Address: 53252 Ash Road, Granger, IN, 46530

Office: (574) 304-7148

Mobile: (574) 304-7577



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