Kristian Schonberg's (kristianschonberg) Blog

  Yes, we are at it again!  The school programs will have to be cut (especially music and the arts) if we can not pass another $3Million levy ( only 50% vote required).  The boiler at Hawkins needs replacing and there are required long term maintenance issues.  If it does not pass, there will be ...

 Living in LakeLand Village in the Springtime!   Now that the weather is warming, morning runs or walks around LakeLand Village Golf and Country Club are more enjoyable.  The cherry, apple, and peach trees are blooming, and even the rhododendrens are starting to bloom.  We have enjoyed the Bistro...

 Mynew listing in Grapeview is a great buy!  The forested five acres is quiet and peaceful.  A dream home here would provide close access to the Grapeview Marina, boat launch, and public beaches in the area.  There has been an environmental study showing a seasonal creek on one edge of the proper...

Last night, I went to our church, Belfair Community Baptist Church, in Belfair to see the movie Fireproof.    It will be shown at 7PM on Sat. the 18th for the public free!  What a realistic story.  There is something in this movie that eveyone can relate too, and firefighters will really enjoy it...

   Yesterday afternoon, after registering online, I attended my first Tea Party.  This one was held in Port Orchard at the intersection of Bethel and Lund.  The Kitsap Sun reported that we had about 150 citizens participate in waving flags and signs in patriotic protest over the huge federal defi...

Living in Westen Washington is such a joy.  In the winter months, our ski industry is running full tilt and I am up to Stevens Pass to teach skiing every weekend.  On the way home, I caught some shots of Mt. Index.  I know some friends who have actually climbed this peak!

Today was a great day to tour waterfront homes on Case Inlet near Allyn and Grapeview, then a coffee break and over to Hood Canal.  The buyers from Seattle were very impressed at the peaceful, beautiful beaches and waterfront homes we found in their price range of under $300,000.  Right now you c...

This week, I have been helping the crew of the Gulf Maiden get ready for the annual trip to Alaska to catch halibut and black cod.  The 2 fishholds have been getting a new coating of fiberglass and gel coat, the new satellite compass was installed and connected to the auto pilot, 2 computers, 2 r...

While awaiting tomorrow's skiing trip to Stevens Pass, where there is a lot of new snow, I am working in the office and establishing a new Facebook account.  I have already found a high school classmate, Bob Burns, who is an AP reporter working in DC.  Meanwhile, I found a nice HUD home on Totten...

Here is the Market report for LakeLand Village as of February 20, 2009:  There are currently 32 homes active on the Northwest Multiple Listing Service in LakeLand Village, Allyn, Wa.  Prices range from a bank owned home on Rainier Dr. for $179,900 to new large homes at $690,000.  Since September,...