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2007
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Well, the day has arrived and with it little Aubrey Sarah got her first drum from Santa! So now she is armed and ready to do damage! She can drive her mother and grandmother crazy and wake us whenever she so desires! It wasn't my idea - I was going to wait another year before inflicting this kind...
12/25/2007
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Remember that I lived in Germany for 17 years, beginning back in 1972. I was 23 years old when I landed and most of what I learned and habits I developed as an adult came from those years. My mother-in-law was a saint! I hear the mother-in-law stories and must say that while my German husband may...
12/21/2007
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Here is the latest photo of that Grandbaby that I am always talking about!!! This was taken at the Publix by Dunedin Causeway last weekend. It is hard for me to look at that photo and see a baby that is not yet a full 13 months old - she just looks so much older to me!!! She also weighs 28 lbs al...
12/21/2007
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Please remember while you are out rushing about for those last minute gifts that schools are now out for the Holidays! That means little ones in the streets at hours that we do not usually expect to see them there. They have more time on their hands and will be out in a couple of days with their ...
12/21/2007
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One thing I have noticed is an ever increasing immigrant population here in Florida! While these immigrants may be coming into our country via New York and other main ports of entry up north, it does not take too many years for them to discover our sunny shores! Once they do, it does not take lon...
12/21/2007
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2008 should prove to the the year to get a real deal if you are considering purchasing a home! With the drop in prices and the ever increasing inventory out there, those who are interested in purchasing will find that they will be able to get more than they had anticipated for their dollars! Whil...
12/21/2007
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This morning I was greeted with an early phone call from a friend asking for advice - a friend had called her with an emergency situation - it seems that this person's home, which is free and clear, is to be auctioned off for back taxes!!! I could not believe my ears! There is NO MORTGAGE on the ...
12/21/2007
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It is amazing how our large landmarks get sold time and again. At least it is an American company that has made this purchase! The St Petersburg Vinoy Resort Hotel has been sold to a real estate investment trust out of Texas! It seems that they paid $225 million for this historical landmark hotel...
12/21/2007
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Here we go again - those homes that are really not ready to be shown! When we walked in the door I could smell it - and unfortunately so could my client! We looked at each other and said, 'well, we know they have cats'. What we did not know is that they had 3 of them (at least that is what we saw...
12/21/2007
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This one really knocks me over! How DARE Washington meddle with states rights - especially when those states are doing something POSITIVE for the environment! This entire situation with the EPA ruling against California makes me really angry!!!! I am NOT an Arnold fan, but this time the governor ...
12/21/2007