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It's another lazy Sunday and time for more fun Denver trivia.1. Denver had America's first electronic street car system built in 1886 by the Denver Tramway Company.2. Early private charity organizations in Denver merged to become the Community Chest, which then evolved into the nation's first Uni...
07/01/2007
From the Lawn Chair is a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the first half of July. It's the time of year where you get to grab your lawn chair, fill the cooler and head to any one of the many free events occurring in parks and shopping centers across...
06/30/2007
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Even with an armful of groceries, you've perfected the steps to your home's unique key dance. Pull the door tight towards you, slip the key in and then pull it back just a fraction, turn it to the left and then to the right and wiggle it just a tad and the door opens right up. It has become such ...
06/27/2007
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I'd been waiting for weeks to see one of my favorite movies, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The night was finally here, so I packed up my car with my favorite lawn chair and snacks and headed out in the direction of Sloan's Lake to meet my sister and her husband. I arrived a littl...
06/25/2007
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We've all seen the news reports comparing "Days on Market" statistics relating to home sales. What does it mean when you are considering putting your house on the market? "Days on the Market" tells Realtors and sellers how long the average home is taking before it is under contract. Add an additi...
06/22/2007
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In a recent article, Forbes reported that the most expensive home currently on the market in the United States is located in Aspen, Colorado. Hala Ranch, listed by Christie's Great Estates, is owned by the former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U. S., Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. The...
06/22/2007
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the Stapleton community is sponsoring its own local "On the Lot" video contest for budding producers.The challenge: Produce a two minute video on "Why I love to live at Stapleton".Not only will you have the opportunity to premier your movie at Stapleton Unders ...
06/19/2007
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I was out this morning on my walk and saw one dad riding his bike with his family and a few more out for walks. I imagine there were lots of dads still eating peanut butter and jelly toast in bed. I'm guessing the barbecue grills will be hot later this afternoon and the picnics will begin. There ...
06/17/2007
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Here is a quick summary of May 2007 home sales in the Lowry neighborhood. The area is generally located between Yosemite Street (east) and Quebec Street (west), E. 11th Avenue (north) and Alameda Avenue (south). There is a small pocket that extends out a few blocks west from Alameda Avenue to 2nd...
06/16/2007
From the Lawn Chair will be a regular feature. This current post covers free neighborhood events scheduled for the last two weeks of June from the 17th through the 30th. Kristi made a comment on a previous post about free activities occurring at the Aspen Grove Shopping Center, so I thought I'd e...
06/15/2007