This one was told to me by my daughter who happens to be my Partner. The A-Team  She went out to put up our sign on a new listing I had taken. She arrived at the home around 2pm and started to put the sign up.  The seller came out to visit while she was putting up the sign. This would not be unusual or unpleasent except for the following: The seller a woman in her 70s short, plump, blessed with a Cigarette hanging out her mouth came out in a see through night gown rignt out into the front yard and began chit chatting away about this that and the other. As traffic slowed by and my daughter was doing her best to stay focused and get out of there she was finally derailed.  The seller's over weight mongrul began circle my daughter. His hind legs hiked in the air and his rear end a dragging.... 02/12/2010

An elk in Montana is not a surprising site-- but it is a Welsome site ANYTIME!  I feel so fortunate when getting to view these wonderful species of animals.  To drive to work and be surprised by the sight a Monarach ELk-- surely a treat!   For phtoographers-- a treat For Hunters-- a great find For childern- A GIANT DEER- For Wolves- dinner FOR me--PRICELESS!   07/29/2009

Keisha - in the Creek- Cherry Creek is running cool and even though it is summer warm up here in Montana -- she is not going for the dunk! Personally-- I do not blame her! The water is from the still melting snow high in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area that Cherry Creek drains. The fact that Keisha can walk down the hill to the Creek makes her summers alot more fun! Come find your summer get away here in the Great NW Montana Area.Debra Cernick  07/29/2009

MONTANA COUNTRY REAL ESTATE IS GOING TO BLEND WITH DESHAZER RYAN REALTY OF LIBBY , MONTANA! IS THIS GOOD NEWS?  YES-- I THINK SO!  OFFICES AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE JOINING FORCES- IT IS THE OPPOSITE OF DIVIDE AND CONQUER.   So - once 1/2 owner of DeShazer Ryan Realty -- I will become again 1/2 owner of DeShazer Ryan Realty. Two good offices-- now one! Great location across from the local Chamber of Commerce and famouse sculptured eagle.  By local artist Todd Berget who made this big fella from the remenants of a local lumber mill.   07/28/2009

LAKE KOOCANUSA - WHAT A GREAT AREA TO SPEND THE WEEK-END OR A WEEK!  The Marina boast about 50 boat slips and full service camping-- many come up for the summer!  The lake has great fishing for fresh water salmon and some good size trout!  Oh and for sure it is a great lakle for lounging and swimming! Northwest Montana in the summer -- come on over! 07/27/2009

It was one of those photos that you wished you had posed just a little better for.  Taken up at Terrace Lake- a good 2 mile hike the lake was beautiful -- the smile not so much! This Lake is located not too far from Thompson Falls Montana.  The results of the fishing in this fine lake were great and I will show you a small but beautiful fish below! Debra Cernick's step son Dan Cernick  may not appreciate the advertising!!! 07/22/2009

IT IS WEDNESDAY AND I LOVE TO INCLUDE A PHOTO OF OUR IMPECCABLE MOUNTAINS OR STREAMS THAT we have here in Northwestern Montana! Here is the mighty Kootenai River in all its Glory!  Fishing anyone-- You bet-- this cold water river is a blue ribbon trout stream and many fly fishermen can attest to its bounty.  Those who bait fish also find a great float in raft or small boat and summer finds all ages floating down this clolorful stream during those lazy summer days. Come enjoy our water and beauty. Libby Montana Real Estate --Troy Montana Real Estate 07/21/2009

Today is a good day here in NW Montana.  The morning is crisp but warm and the sky is baby blue with the promise of a great summer day! I believe that this photo is one of several and I had to make a choice-- So I went with MY FAVORITE- athis photo was taken on Highway 56 (Bull Lake Road) The grand Cabinet Mountain WIlderness reflects into this pool of cool water-- Great for a summer day! 07/17/2009

KOKANEE FISHING!- AKA FRESH WATER SALMON. Lake Koocanusa has great kokanee salmon fishing  IF- you know how to catch them-- the weather is right --the water temperature is about 50 degrees where they like to hang out and you have to figure out --- how far down is THAT?! What it amounts to is just alot of fun and a great way to spend the morning or evening - which is just what we did tonight! We got 6-- which might sound good--- however the limit is like 50-- so we had a way to go. Canned they are great - nutritious and healthy! 07/16/2009

Bring the family-- get the floaties-- tubes -- and the fishing poles-- It is time to enjoy the waters of Montana! Libby Montana real estate can easily be yours -- especially in this buyer;' market.  Now more than ever the average client can buy waterfront property again!  Take advantage of this shift.  Montana Country Real Estate has several lake homes, river front lots and river front properties that they can show you.   Come spend your summer or your life on the WATER! 07/14/2009

Montana Mountain Majesty!   Certainly these mountains reign here in Montana. After a quick trip to Oregon for a family reunion and I must say that I enjoyed the drive through the Columbia Gorge and southern Oregon's Rogue river is nice -- BUT I am So Glad to be home!-- Montana-- green -- mountains-  and the Kootenai River has a color unrivaled elsewhere!  07/14/2009

How is Lincoln County Real Estate Progressing in 2009? Slowly But Surely.   Our 6th Month of the New Year (1/1-6/30/09) Shows Current RE Figures are: 35 Residential SALES           23 in Libby; 8 in Troy; 2 in Yaak; 1 in Flathead; 1 in Sanders 9 Land SALES                      6 in Libby; 3 in Troy 1 Commercial SALES            1 in Troy 12 Residential PENDING        8 in Libby; 3 in Troy; 1 in Flathead 6 Land PENDING                   5 in Libby; 1 in Sanders 1 Commercial PENDING         1 in Troy 265 Residential ACTIVES       145 in Libby; 69 in Troy; 12 in Yaak; 33 in Sanders; 6 in Flathead 434 Land ACTIVES                203 in Libby; 116 in Troy; 29 in Yaak; 53 in Sanders; 33 in Flathead 40 Commercial ACTIVES        24 in Libby; 11 in Troy; 5 in Sanders As of Today - "ballpark" int... 06/30/2009

Well- If this i not the top of the world-- YES-- you can see it from here! And to put this huge hike into perspective -here are a few other shot! These were taken for the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness Area West of Libby, Montana.  This is some great real estate--- difficult to get to -but so enjoyable to look at!  Top of Twin Peaks. High Alpine lakes are great fishing BUT this is one that would require mountain goat footing to get into to!   06/21/2009

This picture was taken on a horseback ride up to a mountain Lake a few weekends ago. The rider is Jackie DeShazer- an agent for Montana Country Real Estate in Libby, MT.  The waterfall is approximately halfway to the final destination and was a beautiful site and a great place to stretch your legs. The picture was taken by a talented local photographer - Heidi Desch, who is also a good friend. If you would like to view more of Heidi's scenic photogpaphy visit her website at: http://heididesch.com/ THANKS TO JACKIE DESHAZER FOR LETTING ME REBLOG THIS TO LOCALISM! 06/11/2009

 A view that is worth a million dollars BUT costs much less! Secluded property that is an elusive find- close to Libby Montana in Northwest Montana surrounded by US Forest Service so that your neighbors are deer and elk!  Owner terms are available with minimum down payment. $475,000.. Contact Doug DeShazer for this or other great Montana LAND Listings. Montana Real Estate 406-291-1643   06/10/2009

WELL-it is always nice to see our that  favorite animals that have made it through a long winter. THE MOOSE IS BACK-- SHE MADE IT!- In this wonderland called mother nature- winter are pretty hard on wildlife.  The ground is snow covered and food is scarce-- this winter was particularly long and we had not seen "OUR" moose, who frequents an area across the creek from our home.  I had thought of HER and was saddened that She may have come to harm through the winter months--BUT SHE'S BACK! AND SHE HAS A BABY!   06/02/2009

This great trout was taken from the Kootenai River which was about 17 miles from  Libby Montana. Here the river runs with  glacier blue/green hues of crystal clear cold water.  The trout love it-- the fishermen love it-the fly fishermen love it!  For river frontage property call Debra Cernick Montana Country Real Estate -406-291-0829 06/01/2009

Here is the reason I am so happy today!  You know I love the 4 seasons that we have here in Montana-- this photo was taken in February-Libby ,Mt - BRRRRR pretty , very white, fluffy and fun..but this photo was taken TODAY!  The natural wonders of weather--  different worlds both beautiful in their own right. It may get up to 89 degrees but usually cools off about 35 degrees by night fall. So the evenings are always crisp at around 48 - 50 degrees . This is a wonderful place-- MONTANA!                             Note: Libby Real Estate is easy to own!   05/28/2009

To find that special property , special piece of land that you have dreamed of owning and then someday retiring too --Look at Northwest Montana!  To wake up to a view like this out your window is what its all about!  Or knowing that the mountains are there- in fact the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness is what you are looking at-- it boast 13 or so Alpine lakes that are day hike in and out. Good fishing and great photo opportunities. Contact Montana Country Real Estate 406-293-7766  for more information on great properties. 05/22/2009

The Kootenai Falls located in between Libby and Troy Montana .The falls are known for many amazing attractions .People come from all over the world . The movie river wild had been shot cumming down the torturous rapids. Many daring avid water sportsman have challenged the river and survived some died trying . One of the attractions is an old swinging bridge to cross the river over looking the falls.  The strongest of swimmers have jumped off thinking they would make it back to shore. The under toe is so strong it will suck you under with out  some  form of life floatation gear. When it's hot out in the summer, the bridge looks like it would be fun to jump off. Don't do it! THIS WONDERFUL INFORMATION IS VIA LIZ BENEFIELD. I HAVE POSTED IT SO IT CAN BE ON LOCALISM. I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO... 05/20/2009