Monthly Archives: February 2009

Feeling the hangover

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Skip@RR

It was a great party while it lasted…. …yeah, but then it was over.

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Variety City offers alternative shopping and fun

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Skip@RR

The appropriately named Variety City at 1281 Lake Boulevard carries grocery items that may have been slightly damaged, or are blemished in some way. Dented cans are a good example. They also have regular grocery items along with various and … Continue reading →

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Amusing sign spotted on Mistletoe Avenue

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Skip@RR

I wonder if there are many employers out there looking for temps who find happiness pulling inside jobs? Well, it got a laugh out of me. It’s been raining (finally). I suspect “indoor jobs” would have been more appropriate.

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Harleys in the Mall

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Skip@RR

This weekend the HOG (Harley Owners Group) folks had their get together in the Mall. This one is an Indian Headress. The Harleys are all works of kinetic art. You could shoot all day… They have a fashion show in … Continue reading →

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A Black Swan event in Anderson

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Skip@RR

Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce Greeters was held at the beautiful Gaia Hotel. It’s a lovely property, built with the deliberate use of environmentally conscious materials. Great turnout, and the food was terrific. The staff was first rate. These movers and … Continue reading →

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The Statue of Income Tax

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Skip@RR

It’s a sign of the times. In our town, waving a sign isn’t just a job, it’s a career. Here we see Lady Liberty and her employees, on Lake Boulevard. There is dignity in all labor, but you’d be hard … Continue reading →

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Amphibian affection

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Skip@RR

One of the big (secret)bonuses of being a real estate agent is going into so many houses, and seeing how people really live. I’ve seen some unusual pets, but I hadn’t seen a frog in somebody’s livingroom before. She said … Continue reading →

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Those Lotto left behind, the every day winners.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Skip@RR
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Insane Clown yard art

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Skip@RR

We drove by this on our way to show the house next door, southeast of Anderson. Every Realtor’s dream, to have yard art like this in the neighbor’s yard. Needless to say, our client was not thrilled with the house … Continue reading →

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How we didn't win $76m in the Lottery

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Skip@RR

By now you may have heard the news. We’ve been getting lots of calls. A group of teachers and staff at the school district where my wife has worked for nearly 30 years in Shasta Lake City won the lottery … Continue reading →

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