It may be a bit early for 2015, however, I know where I will be..... Playing vibraphone with the Lincoln Pops Big Band at the Embarcadero Resort on New Years Eve! Here is my well loved vibraphone. It is a vintage Musser Pro Vibraphone, circa 1975, manufactured by the Ludwig Drum Company. I play
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10/21/2014
This photo was taken from the south end of Nye Beach at Don Davis Park. Nearby is the Newport Performing Arts Center. The weather has been scattered showers with nice spots of sunshine as we head in to the late afternoon. Sun is currently bright over the S & W R
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10/15/2014
Have you ever walked in to an office to hear someone talking about you or someone you know in hushed tones? You can barely make out what is being said but you know it was about you? No matter what was being said, it never feels good to hear words that are not meant for your ears. Before you go
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10/15/2014
We live in an unpredictable world. Don't leave the office without it: *****Office Safety Action Plan***** Customize your own version of the Office Safety Action Plan with this worksheet. Item/Policy Suggestions First-time meeting with clients All agents must arrange to meet p
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10/11/2014
When I first moved to Newport, my California Real Estate License was unable to reciprocate and be used in Oregon, which meant I was at the mercy of the local agents to show me homes. I arrived at a very busy time before the drop in prices, which meant that I was havin
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09/30/2014
Before you list your house for sale, take a quick walk around the entire yard to see what the buyer will see during showings. This particular home looked fine inside, but the back yard was rarely visited by the owners, hence the need for cleanup and landscaping. I took my buyers to this Newport
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09/22/2014
However, some of us are just born happy! As of yesterday, this incredibly handsome and dapper power pole was installed and stands proudly in his new location at the west entrance of Toledo, OR on Business Highway 20, across the street from the Dairy Queen. Although his smile is now forever hidde
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09/17/2014
Rehearsals have begun for another exciting off-Broadway show at the Newport Performing Arts Center! I will be joining the pit orchestra for the live theater performance of the wildly successful and funny Mel Brooks musical, "Young Frankenstien!" I will have all of my favorite xylophones alon
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09/10/2014
Have you ever been cleaning and found a diamond in the sock pile? That's what happened to me yesterday while cleaning out a closet at my house. I came across a bag of paperwork, assorted receipts and such, the kind that you might put aside to sift through at a later date. I prepared myself a cup
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09/04/2014
Manufactured homes are a great option when you need more space for less money. However, (The cons!) they tend to deteriorate much faster than a site built home if not properly maintained. One of the most common problems I see is a leaky roof near bathroom vents. The rainy weather on the Oregon c
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07/08/2014
