Welcome to the orchestra pit! This weekend, I will be your percussionist for the stage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! at Newport Perfoming Arts Center in Nye Beach, Oregon. I am delighted by the musical score, which includes numerous parts for the xylophone and glockenspiel. My favorite
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01/19/2017
Go ahead, take a look inside!!! I have found that making 3 dimensional art inside of a shoebox is a great way to relax after a long day of showing homes, managing transaction paperwork. All you need is a shoe box, old magazines and tape, perhaps some cotton and aluminum foil too. I use a small
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01/18/2017
This "peep box" was constructed especially for Xmas 2016. Making them has become a yearly tradition for me, it is my preferred crafty thing to do as I always have the materials handy at home. Perfect for kids!It is made from a shoe box and various ornaments, wrapping paper, magazines, found objec
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12/22/2016
198 NE 71st St, Newport, OR 97365-9400MLS #16-1451 Spacious 3488 sq. ft. home, redwood floors, ICF construction, radiant heat, Trex deck overlooking forest, 624 sq.ft. ocean view attic apartment/kitchenette & separate entrance. Filtered water feeds entire house. Handicapped accessible walk-in sh
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06/15/2016
Here in the Pacific Northwest, your dream house with a view is more likely to be on a septic system than on city sewer. Any prudent buyer would want to have the septic inspected and pumped prior to close. The buyer generally pays for inspection, the seller for the pumping or repair if needed, n
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05/05/2016
Here is one of the realities of a foreclosure listing in very poor condition. Please know that I am grateful and appreciate the listing, however, one cannot linger inside the house too long or one shall emerge wearing the lovely odor that permeates the interior, for the rest of the day. The hous
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04/11/2016
They just don't build 'em like this anymore! I love the older diners for their charm, especially when they serve up great comfort food, a short distance from the Port of Toledo marina, where boats can pay a nominal fee to stay overnight. Toledo Oregon is located on the Yaquina River, about 12 win
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10/19/2015
I took this photo during a house showing, way back on 5-5-2015. Unfortunately, this listing is still sitting on the market.The comments I hear from buyers: "I hate that wallpaper." "This is going to be impossible to remove." This incredibly attractive, patriotic plaid mixed with old world floral
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10/15/2015
The close of escrow date / possession of key / transfer of property ownership, are not always the same day!! Many buyers expect that they will sign the final loan documents and get a key to the new house immediately as soon as the ink is dry. Sellers think that the day they sign over the deed, th
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09/29/2015
Mr. Whale has a house for sale! It is built on Basalt rock, across the street from the high bank ocean cliffs, private beach access to residents. Here is a view from the deck:This home is listed by a fellow agent in our MLS. The seller was present during my showing, gave me permission to feature
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09/21/2015
