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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Molly the Lifesaver Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Squad just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver. https://ow.ly/XlEN50RiXZ0This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4342Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Turn In a Gun, Get a Food CardJoin us for a gun buyback event on April 20 at United Church of Christ of Seneca Valley. Turn in your working guns, no questions asked and receive up to $200 in Giant gift cards. Drive-thru only, 9 am-1 pm. Save lives and get rewarded! More info: https://ow.ly/ow0750Ri8OyThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4349Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, April 18 & 20CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   WINTER SEASON Select Thursday 11 AM - 2:30 PM   April 18 ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   Nomz Food Truck: Best Persian food truck in the DMV!   Black Horse Kettle Corn: The perfect salty and sweet snack.   Bread & Cupcakes: Fresh breads, hearty soups, and tasty treats.   Calypso N 'Roux: Frozen prepared chicken, meats, fish, seasonings and juices.   Gram's Jam's LLC: Homemade jams, apple butter and honey.   Izaak Walton League of America: Historic conservation organizations working to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.    Saints Row Brewing: Locally craft...
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27The Gaithersburg Police Department is gearing up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27! Safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications by dropping by our police station at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue between 10am and 2pm.Info: https://gburg.md/takebackdayThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 2930 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Snow Emergency Information for Kentlands Residents   Winter has officially arrived and adverse weather warnings are in the news. All of us need to be prepared for winter storms and snow removal. The following notice has been circulated by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. When we do have snow to be removed, please make a personal effort to pay it forward by helping you neighbors clear their sidewalks and steps. There are many seniors who should not be shoveling snow and they will appreciate your assistance and support. Please take note of your street to determine if it's a designated Emergency Snow Route, and be reminded that there is no parking on such routes during a snow emergency.  According to the City of Gaithersburg, "It is generally safe to assume that if roads are snow covered, ...
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Monday Blogging Beverage: George Killian's Irish Stout   An excellent blogging beverage that should be readily available at your favorite store is George Killian's Irish Stout by Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. If you enjoy darker beer, I think you will like this selection which is brewed in the Irish tradition. If you have been following my series of blogging beverage posts, you already know that there is no commercial purpose for this series. It is always fun to discover new favorites as we do our tastings. Beeradvocate Reviews     Rose, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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"Madonna Sistina" by Raffaello Sanzio   One of my holiday blogs was about every Christmas ornament having a story. Sometimes, additional stories are provided by others. I posted a photograph of this ornament on my Facebook timeline and a Facebook friend in Italy responded with the image of the painting on which the ornament was based. So, there may be an art history lesson to be learned as you view the picture of this ornament. The painting is "Madonna Sistina" by Raffaello Sanzio.    Christmas Ornament IMG 1900 Photograph by RoyKelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs "Madonna Sistina" by Raffaello Sanzio.
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Washington, DC and Baltimore Metro Areas Housing Report   If you are thinking about a move to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you may wish to know something about the housing market. These reports provide the November, 2014 statistics that will allow you to compare the home prices and real estate activity in the DC Metro Area with the figures for the Baltimore Metro Area.  This is a large market area and can be difficult to understand until you become very familiar with the territory. The best advice for most families is to select a local exclusive buyer agent for the area you are considering and the knowledge of the real estate professional will help you reach the best housing decisions. If you plan to use mortgage financing, you will want to obtain a pre-approval letter from your mo...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Caroling in Kentlands   The Kentlands Community Foundation invites you to join your friends and neighbors for an evening of caroling as singers stroll through the streets of the Kentlands community. Plan to meet the group at the Kentlands Mansion at  6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 21 and spread holiday cheer. It's fun for the whole family! Then, head back to the Kentlands Mansion for hot cocoa and treats. Please dress for the weather and bring a treat to share. Want more details? Inquire at kentlands@kentlands.org.    Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Festival Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Saturday Flowers, Chrysanthemum Festival   We have a cold Saturday afternoon in Maryland and I am editing a few photographs from recent trips. This photograph was taken at the annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This is one of our favorite place to visit. Kennett Square is west of Wilmington, Delaware and is close enough for day trips from Montgomery County, Maryland.   Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens IMG 0240 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Typhoon by Charles Cumming   Typhoon (2008), a spy fiction thriller by British author Charles Cumming, is the book I took to read during a recent week in Colonial Williamsburg. As things turned out, we were too busy and I did not finish the novel until we returned home. I am confident that you will enjoy the books by this author. Click on the book title link above for much more information on this novel. Books by Charles Cumming      “Charles Cumming, lauded internationally as the successor to John le Carre, returns with his biggest, most ambitious thriller to date. Beginning in 1997, just as the British are about to re - turn Hong Kong to Chinese rule, Joe Lennox, a young operative for SIS (MI6), loses both his girlfriend and his first high profile asset--a promine...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Christmas Tree Safety Tips   These safety tips were provided by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue in Montgomery County, Maryland. Remind all of your family members that a Christmas tree fire can destroy a room in less than a minute. Everybody needs to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire. When selecting a tree for the Holiday, needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard. A safer option is to buy a fire-resistant artificial tree. Use a wide-based stand to make sure th...
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Main Street Farmers and Artists Market, Kentlands   The Main Street Farmers and Artists Market is open Saturdays, year round, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You’ll find it in the Main Street Pavilion at 301 Main Street, one block off of Kentlands Boulevard. A variety of local artists with unique handcrafted items will join the farmers at this location each Saturday. Products available for purchase include a vast assortment of fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, various herbs, cut flowers, and potted plants, baked goods, dog treats, meat, eggs, and honey. The arts and craft vendors will be selling jewelry, photographs, health and beauty products, knitted items, quilts, purses, woodworking items, clothing, children’s accessories, yard art, and more! For out of the area readers, the Kentlands...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to drop mortgage down payments to 3%   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced that the down payments for conventional mortgage financing will be reduced from the current level of 5% to a new lower level at 3%. The intention of this change is to make it easier for younger home buyers to enter the housing market. For many years, the 3% down payment available for FHA insured financing has attracted a high percentage of first time home buyers. For Fannie Mae things go into effect December 13, 2014, but for Freddie Mac it won’t be until March 23rd of next year. The former has operated a similar program already so will be able to implement this more quickly, but it will only be available to first-time home buyers.   Rose, Longwood Gardens IMG 0193 Photograph by R...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
National Bake Cookies Day I am certainly willing to celebrate National Bake Cookies Day. The following post is from the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. Dolores and I recently visited the museum and this is my way of recommending the Chrysler Museum of Art as one of your personal travel destinations.   It's National Bake Cookies Day We're not sure how Dec. 18 got this tasty designation, but we can say that cookies date as far back as 7th-century Persia. In American history, the cookie is traced back to Dutch settlers and their "koekje," which means "little cake." We celebrate the day with The Baker at his Oven by Maurice Esteve, a French painter who ran around with the earliest Cubists and Fauvists and still lived to see the year 2001. He started his training in Paris before...
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Holiday Wreaths, Colonial Williamsburg   Colonial Williamsburg is a great place to see holiday decorations that are made from natural materials. The decorations include hundreds of wreaths in the historic area. The designers are very creative. When you use natural materials, you may need to make repairs when colors fade or the birds and animals use the materials for snacks.  
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Home Sales Prices by Jurisdiction, Washington, DC Metro Area, November, 2014   One of the initial decisions that must be made by families being relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC is where to live. There are multiple jurisdictions and each of them offers benefits that should be considered. The major factors for most families are the commuting time and distance to workplaces and the quality of the schools. A quick glance at this chart will show that the home prices are generally higher in the areas closest to the District of Columbia. We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent who is really familiar with the local market.  Those who plan to use mortgage financing should have a pre-approval letter in hand. Your agent will be happy to suggest names of excellent mortgage loa...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Learn Something New in Gaithersburg   Registration is now open for a wide array of energizing, enriching and educational winter classes for preschoolers, youth, teens and adults. Choose from fitness, dance, aquatics, performing and visual arts, special interest offerings and much more. New classes include Baton, Pom/Cheer Prep, Ballroom Essentials, H.I.T. Warrior Fit, Vinyasa Yoga, Beginning Mah Jongg, and even Boating Skills to help you get ready for safe fun on the water next summer. "Free Sample" trial classes will be available for select programs in early January. View the Leisure Times for details.   Autumn Rose, Kentlands Photowalk Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Register for Alert Gaithersburg   When an incident or emergency occurs, Alert Gaithersburg notifies you with information and instructions, sent to multiple devices that you identify when you register. The system features geographically targeted alerts during location-specific emergencies and an App for iPhone and Android. Alert Gaithersburg also delivers emergency messages from Montgomery County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.     You will automatically receive emergency messages from the City of Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Government, and can elect to receive weather notifications and messages about traffic incidents that impact Gaithersburg and Montgomery County. Be prepared. Sign up today.    Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens IMG 0200 Photograph by...
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By Rachel Rabinowitz, The Baltimore Realtor
(Guerilla Realty)
      It was a cold Sunday afternoon in December. My friends and I had brunch in Silver Spring Maryland and once well fortified and caffeinated set out on an enchanted real estate adventure in Washington Grove Maryland.  You can see winter sky in my photos. Imagine the smell of a wood burning fire in the air and the crunch of leaves underfoot as you set the scene in your mind.      These friends of mine are storybook-house enthusiasts, they love well-aged properties that have that "once upon a time" flair. We arrived in the town which is just outside Gaithersburg, parked our cars, and set out on foot. Most of the roads are too narrow for traffic. This is Washington Grove Maryland 20880, a town on the National Register of Historic Places.      Many of the houses in Washington Grove were ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Photographing Hosta    Hosta is one of those plants that requires a very close look to enjoy the small flowers and to compare them from plant to plant. I like the early morning light or shade for photographing flowers in order to eliminate shadows created by direct sunlight.     Hosta, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kentlands Arts & Entertainment District   The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Downtown Partnership are hosting a community meeting at the Arts Barn on Tuesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. to discuss the Maryland Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts program. These districts are designed to help develop and promote community involvement, tourism and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations and other creative enterprises.     The meeting will focus on how an A&E District might apply to the Kentlands and the greater Gaithersburg area arts community. Click here to RSVP and to learn more.   Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Facebook Page Cover Photo   It is a good idea to refresh your Facebook Page cover photo on a regular basis. Since I enjoy photographing flowers, flowers become my typical theme for cover shots. This picture was taken at the Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.   Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens IMG 0205 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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