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2017 

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Recommended HVAC Service: Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing My morning assignment was to meet with the HVAC service person for the regular servicing of our home equipment in Kentlands while Dolores was on the golf course. We have an annual service contract with Tuckers Air Conditioni...
08/10/2017

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Stop yourself from ranting and raving about anything--realize you are using up precious energy that could be used to appreciate, to compliment, and to count your blessings.   Step 1 Great customer service is not a technique that you can mimic.  It can best be learned through you own direct person...
08/10/2017

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Craft Beer Tasting at Waredaca Brewing Company, Gaithersburg, MD After a very nice lunch at Montgomery Country Club, Dolores and I decided to visit Waredaca Brewing Company, for the first time, to try their craft beers. This is a farm brewery out in the country. They had eight beers on tap and we...
08/09/2017

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Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Aug. 11-19, 2017 The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg, Maryland will take place from August 11-19, 2017. Click on the link to reach the website for all of the information you will need, including a map of the fair site and parking area. Set ...
08/09/2017

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Lunch at Montgomery Country Club We had a beautiful day in Maryland and Chef Dolores suggested lunch on the patio overlooking the golf course at Montgomery Country Club. Click on the link to view the menu. We shared The Ultimate Club and the Eggplant Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Our bevera...
08/09/2017

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I found a recipe for grilled peaches that is wonderful. But then decided it needed a make-over to make it easier so I’ve posted both versions here:  The original from Fresh Market: and Toni’s Not Grilled Peaches. I found a recipe for grilled peaches that is wonderful. But then decided it needed a...
08/09/2017

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Peach Festival at the Carroll County Farmer's Market On Saturday, August 12, 2017, the Carroll County Farmer’s Market will hold its 21st annual “Peach Festival”. This is the Market's biggest event of the summer. The Market will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday.Free peach treats a...
08/08/2017

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Book Recommendation: The Switch by Joseph Finder The Switch (2017) is the latest thriller by The New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder. I enjoyed this fast reading novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books. Books by Jos...
08/08/2017

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Inspections During Construction Are the Best Time To Identify Hidden Issues You are getting a new home built to your specifications! This is so exciting! What could go wrong? You have checked out the builder.  Everyone is great! You are there watching the construction on a weekly basis as your ho...
08/08/2017

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Frequently Asked Question: What can I do if my home doesn’t appraise? If you are selling a home and your home does not appraise for the contract price you have the following options:        Bite the bullet and accept the reduced selling price and adjust the sales agreement to reflect the new val...
08/08/2017
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