Cheshire Village (Cheshire, CT)
By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Will they Call off the FIRST Day of School? There are many children looking forward to the first day of school, and for Cheshire, CT, that day is supposed to be Monday, August 29, 2011.  However, with Irene on her way, that plan may change!  I went to check the website for Cheshire Public Schools to see if they made any mention of the hurricane only to find that it was not working.  I called the high school to see if they had changed their web address.  The best answer that I could get was that it was being updated.  So for those of you who are wondering if the first day of school will be held as planned in Cheshire, CT, here is the Connecticut Weather website which usually keeps us updated on school closings.  As I am writing this blog, there are already six communities posting cancell...
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Huge Tag Sale - 255 Nob Hill Road Cheshire CT Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4, 2011 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Large Moving Sale – Cherry dining room furniture, Queen Ann living room furniture, sofa recliner, trampoline, 32 inch Toshiba television, crib with mattress and bumpers, Maytag washer and dryer, desk, chairs, universal exercise machine, treadmill, set of three bar stools, cedar chest, large bird feeders, antique chest of drawers, Coleman generator (never used but started), air compressor, sofa, glass coffee table, glass sideboard table, antique cast iron yard urn, quilting fabric and equipment, computer equipment, sewing table, storage cabinets, books, Marvel and DC comics (X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Justice League of America, Spiderman), and much more. View Larger Map
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
As the Seasons Turn in Cheshire CT The calendar may say that Spring has been here for about six weeks, but it is really just starting to feel springlike lately.  My azaleas are just starting to come into full bloom after being "just a memory" a few long months ago. This morning I decided to push the season and get some impatiens (can you see them?) in the ground before Mother's Day And with a little help from Miracle Grow, water, and sunshine, by the end of October they will look like this. Tune in again for As the Seasons Turn . . .
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Hummingbirds have Returned to Cheshire CT It may seem a little early, but the hummingbirds have returned to Cheshire.  I remember seeing one last year way before they were supposed to be back, so this year I was determined to have food waiting for them when they did show up.  So last weekend we brewed up our special recipe (1/3 cup sugar added to 1 cup of boiling water--and of course nicely cooled before loading the feeder).  It didn't take long!  I would say we had our first sighting on Monday, April 25.  A beautiful male ruby throated hummingbird sat himself down for a nice long drink.  We have seen him every day since, and yesterday we had our first sighting of a female ruby throated hummingbird. I know there will be those who don't believe me, so I have provided photographic evidenc...
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Where Can You Find Hay In Cheshire CT? You would think that finding hay during the spring season would be a pretty easy task in the Bedding Plant Capitol of Connecticut!  However, while getting my supply of seed was not any issue, finding hay to sprinkle on top to keep it in place while it grows proved to be a bit more daunting.  I stopped in at four garden centers before venturing onto Blacks Road where I knew I had seen a house with a sign advertising hay, but I hadn't been brave enough to just stop by. So I pulled in the driveway where the sign was located and called the number to see if they really had what I was looking for.  Sure enough, a pleasant gentleman answered the phone and told me to drive on down the long driveway to the house in back (185 Blacks Road), and he would get m...
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Home for Sale in Nob Hill Neighborhood, Cheshire, CT This fabulous 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath home for sale is a center hall colonial in the beautiful Nob Hill neighborhood. It has been meticulously updated and maintained with exceptional appointments offering a total of 3,664 square feet of finished space and four fireplaces. The large remodeled eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, a large center island, great natural light, generous recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, and a spacious eating area. The kitchen adjoins the large first floor family room with its wood burning fireplace, door to the rear deck, and wall of windows for loads of light and views of the backyard. Also off the family room is a covered front porch ideal for enjoying a morning cup of coffee wh...
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By Chris Canfield, Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
The First Sign of Spring in Cheshire, CT - NOT a Robin! To me the true first sign of Spring is the return of the Wood Ducks, and that occurred this morning in my backyard.  My home office overlooks some very tall trees, so I see some birds that others might miss.  I was doubly lucky this morning that my oldest child and friend were getting ready to head out to New York City and had a fabulous camera handy to get some great shots.  So once again, these photos are courtesy of HeyMagpie (I told her the photos would be famous before she returned)! First to arrive was the female very close to the house . . . About 3 minutes later, the male showed up in one of the trees farther away. After a bit of conversation, the male joined the female . . .       Hope we get to see more of them this year!!
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