This is my favorite time of year. Actually I say this every time the seasons change. This is one of my favorite times of year to head up to Mt. Rainier, and visit the wonderful hiking trails. This weekend I plan to load all of the girls in the car and head up to Naches Peak Loop. It is absolutely beautiful this time of year. My daughters and I have fed birds from our hands, taken beautiful fall photos, enjoyed the wild animals in their natural habitat, and spent the day laughing and talking. This is the time to go before the snow hits the pass. It will be a day you will not soon forget! 10/27/2008

Have you ever thought of having an inspection conducted before you place your home on the market? There are a few good reasons you should consider having an inspection first instead of last. First-It is good to know of any potential problems before hand, so that you can have them addressed. You will still need to disclose them to the potential Buyer, but now you can provide the solution as well. Second-You can adjust the price of your home according to the findings.  You may factor in the expense of the repairs you will make, decide to make a price adjustment to compensate the buyer for making the repairs, or you may upgrade your home while repairs are made.( new flooring, fixtures, or roof, ect.) Third-No one likes surprises. The sale of your home can be placed in jeopardy if major ite... 10/26/2008

I was interrupted while blogging tonight by blood curdling screams. Was it a horror show, not exactly. My 14 year old daughter saw a spider in her room. I found her standing on her bed just pointing. I have never been afraid of spiders,so I suggested that we vacuum it up. She said no. It might crawl out tonight. I suggested getting it with a broom, countered with what if you miss? Then I said how about I catch it, and put it outside. Well, then it will live, and have lots of 8 legged descendants. I could not win. So I said then you take care of it if you are the expert. No response except the scream that it was now on the prowl. So I took care of it. That is my job. I am the Mom, and I am not afraid. I am certainly not going to let that 8 legged vagrant scare my daughter. This incident ... 10/23/2008

Lake Limerick Country Club Annual Activities Calendar 2008 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLUBHOUSE/OFFICE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone: (360) 426-3581 Fax: (360) 426-8922 E-Mail: lakelim@hctc.com Web Page: www.lakelimerick.com 790 E St. Andrews Dr. Shelton WA 98584 OFFICE Sheila Hedlund Cheryl Chesser INN Deborah Adams, Chef Dale Darling, Lounge WATER Ken Douglas (360) 426-4563 PRO SHOP Manager: Gail Gagner Spring/Summer Hours 7am-7pm Fall/Winter Hours 8am - 3pm (360) 426-6290 GOLF SUPERINTENDENT & MAINTENANCE SHOP Jerry Thompson (360) 426-7807 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INN SCHEDULE Wednesday Lounge 4:00-10:00 pm BBQ's May 28th - August ~ 5-8 pm Thursday ... 10/21/2008

Hartstene Pointe (Maintenance Association) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on June 12, 1970 by the Quadrant Corporation, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Inc.   The Pointe, as it is generally known, is approximately 215 acres in size and is situated about 18 miles northeast of the City of Shelton in Mason County, Washington. The Pointe is located on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island in the southern end of Puget Sound. The Pointe consists of 440 private residential lots (as of 2002, 296 lots have been developed and 144 are still vacant), 90 private condominium "Island Houses", a private road system, a 6,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, a swimming pool and hot tub, three tennis courts, about 5 ½ miles of walking trails, a 100 slip marina, a boat launch, picnic areas and 3.5 miles of... 10/21/2008

Dorthy said it well -There is no place like home! That is why we have sunk our heart and souls into securing a home for our clients. It takes knowledge and dedication to see the process through to the end. Today offers a lot of new obstacles in both buying, and selling a home. That is why so many our choosing experienced real estate agents to assist in this quest. Home ownership should not be a dream, but a plan, and you need a great team to be there with you every step of the way. From marketing,showing,promoting, and negotiating we are your advocates. Call us today at 360-551-8888 or visit us on the web at NowYouAreLiving.com 10/16/2008

Hartstene Pointe, developed in the early 1970s, is approximately 230 acres in size and is situated about 18 miles northeast of the City of Shelton in Mason County, Washington. The Pointe is located on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island in southern Puget Sound. The Pointe consists of 532 private residential properties, consisting of 442 residential lots and 90 "Island Houses" which are attached duplex condominiums. A unique feature of Hartstene Pointe is the circular shape of most of the residential lots. These lots are either 80 ft. or 90 ft. in diameter and all are completely surrounded by common area greenbelt. Approximately 115 of these lots are undeveloped. Community amenities include a private road system, a 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an 80,000 gallon swimming pool with a 12-pe... 10/15/2008

Hartstene Pointe is a great community located on Harstine Island in Shelton Washington. This gated community offers miles of private beaches,walking trails a private marina, clubhouse with pool,hottub and library. Fitness facility and much more..... Currently there are a handful of available home ranging from the low 100's to the mid 500's. Call Dinah and Michelle for your personal tour of the Pointe today! 360-551-9567 or visit us on the web at www.NowYouAreLiving.com 10/15/2008

The Mason County community of Timberlakes features two lake, and is just offHwy 3 on the Agate Peninsula north of Shelton. Besides the power boat lake, there is a much smaller and shallower lake for more quiet contemplation. The community also has a saltwater beach, open to any of the homeowners. The homeowner's association is very active and they have a great, up to date website to keep the neighbors informed. Check it out at http://www.timberlakecc.com/.To Date statisticsResidential27 stick built homes are available.Available: Average home is a 1500 square foot, 3 bed, 1 3/4 bath home, offered at $197,000 and on the market between 1 1/2 to 2 months.Sold, year to date: 9 homes, at $162,000 average and $178,000 median, 2 months on market.14 New construction properties: Half are over $20... 05/18/2007