I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.Quote of Patrick Henry Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 11/18/2010

"You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water." Quote of Rabindranath Tagore or can you... This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 11/03/2010

The park bench is empty but the view remains at Hartstene Pointe... Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 10/31/2010

Harstine Island Real Estate -  September 2010 Market Report  September 2010 home sales for  Harstine Island Washington Homes Sold  3 - Total Sales - Harstine Island Washington     Sale Price - $126,000, $163,500, $360,000 The number of sales are up 1 compared to September 2009 and up 1compared to the previous month August 2010. New Listings - Harstine Island Washington 2- New Listings in September - Harstine Island Washington Real Estate 28 - Active Listings - Harstine Island Washington Real Estate  7 - Waterfront homes priced from $260,000 - $1,495,000 If you are looking for a home in Shelton Washington, Mason County  or other Shelton homes for sale please give me a call at (360) 250-6255 or email shepjim@comcast.net Jim Shepherd EXIT Realty West www.sheltonhomesnow.com (360) 250-6255 ... 10/18/2010

The best thing I can do when sailing is get out of the way and appreciate the beauty... This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 10/17/2010

The Evergreen Freedom Foundation conducted a non- partisan poll concerning how our Representatives voted on I-960. They were asked the following two questions: Do you support informing taxpayers about the cost of proposed legislation, and if so, will you vote to uphold I-960's transparency provisions? Do you agree with I-960 that two-thirds of the Legislature should agree before passing tax increases? Kathy Haigh answered...NO, to both. This may surprise some who are reading her literature stating that she is for open Government and listens to the people. If you take a closer look at her voting record you will see that she does not take into consideration what her voters think unless it agrees with her personal agenda. The poll conducted by the Evergreen Freedom Foundation is an importa... 10/15/2010

"You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your dominant thoughts." -Timely quote by Brian Tracy This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 10/14/2010

Shelton Washington Real Estate - Homes Sold September 2010 Market Report   September 2010 home sales for  Shelton Washington Homes Sold  26 - Total Sales - Shelton WA     17 - priced under $200,000      3 - priced between $200,000 - $299,999      4 - priced between $300,000 - $399,999      1 - Priced between $400,000 - $499,000      1 - Priced between $500,000 - $599,000 The number of sales are down 11 compared to September 2009 and up 4 compared to the previous month August 2010. New Listings - Shelton WA 50 - New Listings in September - Shelton Washington Real Estate 381 - Active Listings - Shelton Washington Real Estate If you are looking for a home in Shelton Washington, Mason County  or other Shelton homes for sale please give me a call at (360) 250-6255 or email shepjim@comcast.ne... 10/11/2010

It's not only the maple trees that turn color, Cedar does too and smells great... Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 10/10/2010

Indian Cove Marina at Hartstene Pointe in the Fall... Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Courtesy 10/09/2010

Lake Limerick Washington Real Estate for September 2010 - Market Report - located in Shelton Washington (Mason County)  Lake Limerick Washington Real Estate for September 2010 - Market Report Homes on the Market - 36 Priced from $51,900 - $400,000 New listings in September - 7 September 2010 home sales - 2 ($115,000 & $135,900) August 2010 home sales - 1 YTD home sales - 23 ( $47,000 - $475,000) compared to 2009 - 16 ( $36,900 - $224,950) Lake Limerick Country Club.  Lake Limerick Country Club is a private community located in Shelton Washington, (Mason County) with over 1100 homes and recreational lots. The community has many amenities: A 9-hole golf course and pro shop with a cafe is open to the public.  An Inn with a members-only restaurant and bar.  Seven private parks, many with pi... 10/08/2010

Not if he is touring the Historical Societies old school house where his mother worked as a volunteer this weekend at Oysterfest. Barb Griffey was asked to remove her small Griffey 4 State House pin this weekend by staff at Oysterfest. She complied but not before asking about her freedom of speech being impaired by doing so. She was told that it was not just her and that workers were out in the parking lot removing any political signs they saw on cars. The gentleman who approached her let her know he was helping her out by not demanding she remove her t-shirt supporting her son Dan, as well. He was able to let her off because she had a coat to wear. The real concern came when Barb was told that Candidates and their families or associates who did this sort of thing "would feel the pinch ... 10/04/2010

The birds of Hartstene Pointe... Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo was taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA.   Courtesy 10/03/2010

"What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do" - John Ruskin   Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo was taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. Quote by John Ruskin Courtesy 10/02/2010

Oysterfest in Shelton Washington Mason County - October 2-3, 2010 The 29th Annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival Where - Mason County Fairgrounds - Shelton, Washington October 2-3 The gates are open to the public from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. http://www.oysterfest.org/ Activities OYSTER SHUCKING CONTEST -On Saturday the shuckers go for Speed. Sunday is the Half Shell (presentation) shucking. The shucking starts at 11am and continues every hour on the hour. The final heat is the championship match-up. Cook-Off The Oysterfest Seafood Cook-off extends over two days. The Event comprises two competitions: Applicants can choose to cook one of three Seafood categories: an appetizer, soup (or stew) or a main dish.  At the ... 10/01/2010

Shelton Washington/ Mason County Market Report for the Capital Hill Community Capital Hill Community - September 2010 Market Report Homes on the Market - 3 priced from $94,000 - $189,900 New listings in September -1 Home sales in the last 180 days - 0 Last sale November 30, 2009 - $112,000 If you are interested in finding out more about real estate in Shelton Washington or Mason County Washington, just give Jim a call at (360) 250-6255 or visit his website at www.sheltonhomesnow.com. Specializing in real estate in Shelton, Fawn Lake, Timberlake, Lake Limerick, Hoodsport, Liliwaup, Lake Cushman and the surrounding area. Please feel free to use my Shelton  Mason County home search at www.sheltonhomesnow.com. to find Mason County Washington real estate. Visit Jim's blog at http://activerai... 09/27/2010

It's fall or should I say Indian Summer and the beaches are empty... Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo was taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. You’ll have a great day when you make someone’s day great… Courtesy 09/24/2010

Real Estate Listing Values for Mason County & Shelton Washington Zillow Median List Price (Shelton WA) - $149,000 August 1, 2010 Trulia Average List Price (Shelton WA) - $243,466 September 15, 2010 Shelton Washington Active Listings - 452 NWMLS Average List Price (Mason County) - $ 282,390 YTD through August 2010 NWMLS Median List Price (Mason County)  - $ 226,808 YTD NWMLS Average Time on the Market - 145 days YTD Mason County Washington Active Listings Total - 956 Allyn - 66 Belfair - 136 Elma - 15 Grapeview - 48 Hoodsport - 118 Lilliwaup - 27 Matlock - 2 Shelton 452 Tahuya - 29 Union - 63   Jim Shepherd EXIT Realty West www.sheltonhomesnow.com (360) 250-6255 Specializing in real estate in Shelton, Fawn Lake, Timberlake, Lake Limerick, Hoodsport, Liliwaup, Lake Cushman and the surroun... 09/24/2010

Kathy Haigh referred to Dan Griffey as A Tea Party Racist, then said she didn't, and then tried to get the Tea Party support after she deemed them dangerous. So what does Kathy Haigh really think? That she needs to say what ever it takes to get re-elected. From her stance on the Tea party to her stance on balancing the budget. You never know what she will come up with next...It is always changing. Lucky for her, so is her audience so she seems to get away with it election cycle after election cycle. These tactics are nothing new. A lot of the elected officials, such as Kathy Haigh, who do not want to be held accountable for not representing the people, excessively raising taxes, and supporting personal pet projects, have resorted to these gimmicks. What is new, is that the Liberals on t... 09/22/2010

  Where do you hang out in your spare time? Discover Hartstene Pointe! This photo was taken by Paul Henderson. ©2010, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging)  without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA. You’ll have a great day when you make someone’s day great… Courtesy 09/22/2010