Happy Saturday Active Rain! We had our first rain of the season yesterday & was able to capture a shot when everything seemed to calm down. This is the first weekend of November so let's make it a good one! Wishing you all a very wonderful weekend! "Search for the seed of good in every adversity. Master that principle and you will own a precious shield that will guard you well through all the darkest valleys you must traverse. Stars may be seen from the bottom of a deep well, when they cannot be discerned from the mountaintop. So will you learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of good. Find it and prosper." 11/05/2011

Orange County Real Estate News For Nellie Gail Ranch Real Estate For Sale In Nellie Gail Ranch Including: REO, Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings Nellie Gail Ranch Community Amenities include a Tennis Club, Swim Club and an Equestrian Center with 20 miles of maintained trails and three arenas, nearly 100 stalls and world class training. The Nellie Gail Ranch community maintains 50 acres of open space, miles of equestrian trails, and five parks featuring equestrian arenas, basketball courts, fitness trails, picnic tables and a panoramic view from the gazebo in Gallup park; the site of the summer concert series. Nellie Gail Ranch is a great place to live and raise a family. Orange County Real Estate For Sale Below You'll Find Many Excellent Nellie Gail Ranch Homes For Sale http://fectea... 11/04/2011

  NORTH COUNTY     ANAHEIM Coming up Thanksgiving Morning, November 24, 2011 is the annual Plymouth Rock N' Run 5k! The 5k and 10k course is around the perimeter of the Yorba Regional Park, and the Santa Ana River bike trail. There will be live music throughout the event, courtesy of CSUF jazz combo music, prizes, food, and a 1k kids fun run for 12 & under. All of the funds raised by sponsors and race participants will help Reeve-Irvine research to battle spinal cord injuries and other neurological afflictions such as stroke, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis. BREA Coming up November 18-19, 2011 is the Nutcracker Craft Boutique. Offering shoppers one-of-a-kind items perfect for the holiday season. Over the two days, 250 vendors will be on site displaying and selling beautiful handcra... 11/04/2011

Orange County Real Estate News For Nellie Gail Ranch Community, Local Government, Demographic Data and Interactive Maps For Nellie Gail Ranch Nellie Gail Ranch is a Planned Unit Community with approximately 1400 homes. Nellie Gail Ranch offers a combination of planned development homes as well as custom homes including large equestrian estates. Some of the custom homes are more than 10,000 square feet. The community topography allows for many homes to enjoy mountain and ocean views. Nellie Gail is a magical place to live and raise a family. Orange County Real Estate Below You'll Find Information and all things Nellie Gail http://WWW.century21-orangecounty.com/city/nelliegail/nellie_gail.html Brought to you by: Bruce Fecteau and Pamela Bache, Orange County California Realtors, Orange Co... 11/04/2011

      CENTRAL COUNTY   COSTA MESA Coming up November 17 - 18, 2011 is Disney's most acclaimed and beloved film on stage! Arts & Learning Conservatory presents: 'Beauty & the Beast.  General Seating: $10, VIP: $15 & Family 4-Pack: $35. For more information you can call (714) 728-7100.   FOUNTAIN VALLEY Nothing to report HUNTINGTON BEACH SUNDAY, November 6th is the annual Surf City Derby. The Huntington Beach Distance Derby has a new race course and a new name. The "new" Surf City Beach Derby 10 Miler AND a NEW 10K event will run on Pacific Coast Highway! Or Challenge your sand legs on the zany new 5K Beach Obstacle Course! Get Your Zany On and get dressed for the Costume Contest. IRVINE NOW OPEN the Ice Rink at the Spectrum! Enjoy outdoor skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Located righ... 11/04/2011

When I retire, I will travel the seas…. A Man can dream…. La Dolce Vita!! 11/03/2011

So true though isn't it? 11/03/2011

  Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!?  We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction… The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for SEPTEMBER: The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range: 2011   35 listings closed escrow              2010   32 listings closed escrow             The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range: 2011   27 listings closed escrow 2010   25 listings closed escrow The Laguna Niguel Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range: 2011  3 listings closed escrow                   2010  9 listings closed escrow                    Does a sales report tell the whole story about market environment, consumer sentiment a... 11/02/2011

Orange County Real Estate News For Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel Real Estate For Sale including: Foreclosure, Short Sale and REO Homes For Sale Laguna Niguel History: Modern day Laguna Niguel resulted from the establishment of the Laguna Niguel Corporation in 1959 by Cabot of Cabot and Forbes, which made the 7,100 acre site one of the first master planned communities in the state of California. Sales began in 1961 in the Monarch Bay and Laguna Terrace subdivisions. In 1971 Avco acquired the Laguna Niguel Plan and initiated further development as per the original Master Plan. During the early years of development in Laguna Niguel, the Laguna Niguel Homeowner Association, which eventually became the Laguna Niguel Community Council, advised the Orange County Board of Supervisors on land use... 11/02/2011

Orange County Real Estate News For Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel California Real Estate Information Laguna Niguel encompasses a mix of differnet types of communities with a wide variety of both overall style and amenities, including small developements of basic condominiums all the way to sprawling coastal, equestrian and golf course centric planned communities with large custom homes and estates. Laguna Niguel is a wonderfull place to live and raise a family! Orange County Real Estate Below You'll Find Expanded Laguna Niguel Real Estate Information Including: Laguna Niguel Homes For Sale, Area Information, Attractions, Laguna Niguel City Information, Interactive Maps and Demographic Information http://WWW.century21-orangecounty.com/city/lagunaniguel/laguna_niguel.html Brought to you by:... 11/02/2011

  Safe Use & Disposal of Pesticides Pesticides are designed to be toxic to the pests they target – insects, weeds and other unwanted home and garden invaders. Always read pesticide product labels carefully and follow all directions on proper use, storage, and disposal of empty pesticide containers. Product labels are your main source of information on how to use a product safely and legally. They include guidelines needed to protect you, your family and pets. The only allowable way to dispose of unused pesticides is through a household hazardous waste collection site.   If you must use pesticides, follow these tips to reduce pesticide effects on your local waterways: -         Identify your pest problem and choose the least toxic pesticide that targets your pest and achieves the results... 11/01/2011

Dia de los Muertos    El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. This is a joyous occasion when the memory of deceased ancestors and the after life is celebrated. It is believed that at this time the souls of the departed return to visit the living, as well as bring good luck to their families. It is a time to remember family and friends who have died. It is a very colorful and joyful occasion.   Traditions are celebrated by the families visiting gravesites, where they clean and decorate the graves with flowers, food, candles, colorful skulls and toys. Families will often bring a picnic to eat at the gravesite and bring the favorite foods and drinks of the deceased, as offerings. They build private altars adorned with flo... 10/31/2011

Lily a 6 year old Great Dane lost her eyesight due to a rare disease. She became disheartened until she met Madison. They have been together for 5 years.  Madison guides Lily by the leash and touches her to make sure she doesn't stumble over anything. The picture reveals how dependent and loving they are to each other. THERE'S ALWAYS A LESSON OF LOVE TO LEARN FROM ALL ANIMALS ♥ A lesson of true love and loyalty that sees no boundaries. Photo courtesy of Positive Vibrations 10/30/2011

Happy Saturday Active Rain! We have come to another end of the month. Time seems to be flying by so make sure you take the time to stop & just enjoy life. Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween weekend! Please don't drink & drive this holiday weekend. Take a cab! The money for a cab isn't as much as the cost of your life or someone else's. So be smart this Halloween! Happy Halloween Active Rain! "Let go of expectations and live the life you're destined for. Peace comes only when we are true to our soul's nature..." 10/29/2011

    For all you last minute,  very quick no-hassle, I need a costume RIGHT THIS SECOND, here are some ideas you can use;   ·     A green clown wig + a schoolgirl outfit = Broccoli Spears ( ha ha)   ·     A plastic laundry basket with holes cut out for legs + white balloons + a shower cap = Bathing Beauty   ·     A white dress + a pipe-cleaner halo + leaves in her hair and "dirt" on her face = Fallen Angel   ·     Black clothes + yellow electrical tape down your torso + toy cars + Velcro = Highway   ·     A pig nose + a blanket = Pig in a Blanket   ·     A blue T-shirt + cotton balls + tape + a water gun = Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Rain   ·     A polo shirt + khakis (or madras shorts) + a name tag = Jay Crew   ·     A clear umbrella (preferably dome- shaped) + party streamers or me... 10/29/2011

"We have all been placed on this earth to discover our own path, and we will never be happy if we live someone else's idea of life." ~ JamesVanPraagh 10/28/2011

  NORTH COUNTY     ANAHEIM TOMORROW Saturday, October 29, 2011 starting at 11am is the annual Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade. The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the celebration. The Fall Festival features game and food booths, live entertainment, craft fair, a children's costume contest and trick-or-treating. Food and craft booths are available for a nominal fee. Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade. For more information you can call (714) 999-3456. Also this Halloween weekend from 7pm until closing come and experience The Empty Grave. This Haunted Attraction located a few block from Disneyland with 50,000 square feet of terror! This event feature... 10/28/2011

    CENTRAL COUNTY   COSTA MESA This Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 8:00am to 11:00am is A Children’s Halloween Extravaganza ~ Pumpkins & Pancakes (Located in Crate and Barrel / Macy's Home Store Wing, South Coast Plaza). Enjoy Plum’s Café Gourmet Pancake Breakfast, Petting Zoo, Music, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Arts & Crafts, Caricature Drawings, Professional Photos, Hair Feather Artists, Surprise Characters, Silent Auction, Opportunity Prizes and More! This event benefits CASA Orange County, CHOC - Children's Foundation and Orangewood Children's Foundation. Tickets run $25 - $35. For more information you can call 714-435-2171.  Also for the older crowd Sutra is hosting a Costume Ball! Dr. Mr. White will be spinning at Sutra during this special costume party st... 10/28/2011

  South County   ALISO VIEJO Coming up October 28-29, 2011 from 5-10pm is the annual Halloween Fair and Haunted House! Soka University will have booths for children, haunted house for young teens recommended for age 10 and over), games, activities and performances for all to enjoy! All proceeds benefit SUA student clubs. Here is the schedule of events; 5:00 pm - Game stations open (all ages), 5:45 pm - Club performances & at 7:00 - 10:00 pm - Haunted House is open. Game and Haunted House tickets sold at the door. Haunted House: $5. For more information you can call 949.480.4000. DANA POINT TONIGHT October 28, 2011 from 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. there will be Halloween Crafts, Cupcake Decorating, Best Carved or Decorated Pumpkin Contest for ages 3-10 years. (Bring your already carved or decora... 10/28/2011

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