Dinah Griffey This is for you. The OFFICIAL LAKE SINCLAIR PUMPKIN DUMP cake Dinah asked me to post this recipe in a previous post. When I wrote that this firey pumplin was going to be turned into a cake, Dinah suggested that I share my recipe, so Dinah here it is and for anyone else who wants to give it a try, it's wonderful and so easy. If you don't have pecans you can also substitute almonds or walnuts.  And you don't have to be a pumpkin pie fan to like this.  I really don't like pumpkin pie, so I was thrilled to find the two following recipies to that I am not throwing out good food, to be able to turn my Jack-O-Lantern into something yummy.   Pumpkin Dump Cake   29 oz. cooked and mashed pumpkin pulp (one and 1/2 cups)  or  1 29oz can pumpkin (if you don't have fresh) 1 12 oz. can e... 11/07/2008

Got my local weekly paper today.  Yup I live in a place so small that we still have a weekly newspaper.  And I knew there was a gas war going on in my town because the local Ingles Supermarket had recently added gas pumps, but really I hadn't even thought about it until I read the headline that said Putnam County Georgia has the lowest gas prices in the nation!  I hope you can see the price.  It's $1.759.  And I missed the low this morning.  Today it actually got to $1.67.  Now I'd really love to see 79 cents a gallon again, but for now I'll take $1.759.  As you can see when I took this photo today there were also long lines waiting for gas.  I have no idea how long this gas war will continue, but for now when I drive by the ingles or walmart I'll be keeping a full tank.  So how much ar... 10/30/2008

This was the view I got from dinner last week.  It as one of those days when you've worked really hard and late and walk into your kitchen and ugh, you just do not want to make dinner. Thankfully Bone Island Gill At the Crooked Creek Marina is close by and my husband agreed that dinner out was the perfect plan. It was still warm enough last Thursday evening that we actually ate out on the covered porch, we got to enjoy the boats and the view and saw lots of friends coming and going from dinner.   The Bone Island Grill has fall hours of: Wednesday to Friday 11AM- 3 PM & 5 PM - 10PM Saturday 8AM- 3PM & 5PM - 10PM Sunday 8 AM - 4PM PHONE NUMBER 706-485-9693 As you can see from the photos you can come by boat to the Bone Island Grill. You can get gas, launch your boat here and there is a co... 10/29/2008

When it comes to fishing tournaments that is!  Lake Sinclair and Little River Park are home to several fishing tournaments each year. This photo was taken of Austin Nix by his fishing partner and grandfather Jerrill Ewing in May of 2005 at one of those many fishing tournaments.  Austin and Jerrill still fish a lot.  Prizes can range from a few hundred dollars to $6,000.  There are also times when boats and fishing gear are prizes as well.  Tournaments are spread out throughout the year on lake Sinclair.  Some upcoming dates are:     December 6, 2008 February 28, 2009 April 18, 2009 May 16, 2009 July 12, 2008 By clicking on each of the fish you will be directed to web sites with more and specific information about Lake Sinclair Tournaments as well as on-line registration opportunities, h... 10/21/2008

I'm torn about my allegiance, but I guess I have to go with JMA. After all... my daughter is a 2006 graduate & was the Trojan football team manager for two years. For this years battle of the lake between JMA Trojans and the Gatewood Gators not only are the JMA asking all fans to wear white... but to bring canned goods as well.   This is "THE" huge rivalry of the season. And at the same time both schools are helping out their respective communities.  What a great idea.  The Gatewood fans canned goods will go to Putnam County food bank and the JMA fans canned goods will go to Milledgeville food bank. White Out! The JMA football seniors have asked all fans coming to the Gatewood game on Oct 17 to please wear white. In an attempt to "white out" the Gators in this "Battle of the Lake" pleas... 10/13/2008

The Uncle Remus Museum in Eatonton, Georgia is near and dear to my heart.   It's not just a place you should visit or a book you should read for me... for me... it's a personal journey.  You see... once upon a time I was a docent at the Uncle Remus Museum.  I started working with and for Mrs. Norma Wiliford when I was but a wee 12 years old.  It wasn't the first place I ever "worked" but I guess the convenience store across the street when I was 8 where I got paid a quarter and a coke to pick up trash from the parking lot and bag groceries doesn't REALLY count. Miss Norma was the first curator of the Museum, so I learned the stories from the best.  She once told me she was the first woman in Putnam County to register to vote.  I have a beautiful tea cup and saucer in my curio that she g... 09/26/2008

The best motivation for me in this "slow" times is the next thing I want to spend money to improve at my office.  Right now the fund we are all working on is paving the parking lot. Over the past 10 years I've made so many changes.  Just this month is my 10 year anniversary of having www.lake-sinclair.com as my web site.  Shirley Howard, who has since moved back to Florida, talked me into that one.  Then there was Marvin Glover... the phone man, who talked me into a phone system that allows the agents to walk and talk.  Cordless... what a blessing.  Marvin passed away last October from ALS, but I'll always appreciate him. Next in line was Nancy about 6 or so years ago... we still had dial up when she arrived at Lane Realty and she wasn't having any part of that.  She harped and she harp... 09/04/2008

Wow, through the winter many of my friends would say, "did you sell a house today?" It was hard to keep saying no, but not anymore! With a pleasant smile, I can say Yes Yes Yes.  I don't care what the media says, the market is moving in Georgia's Lake Country.  If you don't know where that is then get a map and look into the heart of Georgia.  There we are at Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair.  We have it all in  upscale Lake Oconee with the gated golf communities, country clubs, some of the greatest golf courses in the United States, fine dining, moon light cruises and fun in the sun.  A jewel in the rough is Lake Sinclair.  Most people don't believe me when I say we have Million dollar homes on beautiful Lake Sinclair. It has a reputation for being a recreation lake for Georgia Power empl... 06/05/2008

Today we have two offers accepted and scheduled to close.  We also have the Commercial Lease signed and an offer to purchase being negotiated.  This is good stuff! For those of you not familiar with us we are a Century 21 office in Eatonton, GA with about a dozen agentsFrom the sounds of the phone the demand for single family rentals is increasing.Temps here at Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair are in the low 60s and forecasting for the weekend says mid 60s.  Those of you in the "cooler climes" may want to consider a visit to the area-gather some southern warmth to get you through the rest of your winter:)Watch for some great priced golf course listings to come up soon-just in time to get a deal made and have you out on the golf course in early spring!Wonderful 1/2 acre Golf Lot inside Reyn... 02/20/2008

 Our office today is a beehive of activity!  It is only lunchtime and the office has not had a lull in activity since 8:30 this morning!Last count looked like two offers being presented. Two listings signed.  One commercial lease negotiated.   The house below has just been listed at a great price for the lake area:Don't miss this designer makeover! Spacious 4 bdr/ 3b home .New solid wood flooring,designer cabinetry and designer paint colors.Located on 2 private acres and within walking distance to the community boat ramp. CONVENIENT TO I-20 @MADISON,GREENSBORO AND ATHENS  02/19/2008