I will be traveling to the Okanagan for a quick meeting this weekend. I'm looking forward to the autumn colours on the trees at the higher levels. (Actually, I started to write this on Friday, but didn't get finished, so the final part is being written on Monday. To be honest, the colours on the mountainsides weren't as spectacular as I had hoped they'd be at this time of year.)
To begin with I want to salute a couple of musical instruments that often get a "bad rap". If you will take the time to watch these two links you'll change your opinion!
Harmonica Player @ Carnegie Hall - He is fabulous!
Now take a look at a group of high school students on the ukelele: Langley Ukulele Orchestra I had an opportunity to hear this group live while I was attending a Rotary leadership conference a couple of years ago. I was so impressed with the talent these young people displayed.
Okay, fun's over - now back to some real estate info.
As I have done in the past, I am presenting some statistical details for the end of the third quarter.
In the city of Nelson, looking at single family homes, we have sold 83 properties in 2009. Last year to the end of September, we had sold only 68. Last year the average price for a s.f.d. in Nelson was $361,029, while this year it is down about 6% to $341,197.
Curiously, in Rural Nelson area, there have been fewer sales this year (74, as opposed to 92 in 2008) and the average price is lower by 11% ($411,109 in 2008 vs. $365,946 this year).
Looking just at the month of September, in Nelson city there were 14 homes sold, compared to only 6 in September of 2008. However, in the rural area, the opposite still holds true. There were 8 sales in September of 2009, compared to 10 sales in September, 2008.
Here is one of Nelson's most famous buildings, the Court House, with its coat of ivy now changing colour. Within a few weeks all of the leaves will be gone, and only the vines will be left until next spring.
During a phone conversation, my nephew mentioned that he was taking a psychology course at the university. "Oh, great," I said. "Now you'll be analyzing everyone in the family." "No, no," he replied. "I don't take abnormal psychology until next semester." *Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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I thought that joke might be appropriate for my family. My youngest son is in seminary, obtaining his master's degree in theology. Not quite psychology, although there are similarities. We were thrilled to have the whole family home for Thanksgiving. It gives us a chance to fill up the house!
My grand-daughters were all home at Thanksgiving, along with their parents, an aunt and an uncle. We enjoyed every minute. This shot was taken while the girls were enthralled in watching the Saturday morning cartoon show.
Nelson's only daily newspaper, the Nelson Daily News is now available online. You can check it out at: http://www.nelsondailynews.com/
Nelson's newest condominium development is now available for sale. It is Kutenai Landing and is located adjacent to our mall on Lakeside Drive. There are 64 units proposed on 5 floors, with underground parking. They are expected to be ready in about 1 1/2 to 2 years, but that is dependent upon them having 50% of the units sold before they begin construction. According to their news releases they have already sold close to 33% of these units. Although they are not marketed through the MLS system, I am still able to represent you, if you are interested in more information about these units. You can also check them out on-line @ www.kutenailanding.com
Do You Know A Buyer For This Home?
Located in Upper Fairview, this is part of a 7 unit strata development.
The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, a covered patio and a large sundeck with a magnificent view of the West Arm & Kokanee Glacier. It has a double garage and has been lovingly cared for. Please check out further details at: Glacier View Townhouse
$415,000
Here is a shot I took in my neighbour's yard last week of a mushroom growing there that is almost as large as a dinner plate.I don't know the type of mushroom this is, but I know enough to warn you not to eat any mushrooms you are not certain of. Some are poisonous, some are hallucinogenic, and you don't want to take any chances!
Forgive Your Enemies
The preacher, in his Sunday sermon, used "Forgive Your Enemies" as his subject.
After a long sermon, he asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied he harangued for another twenty minutes and repeated his question. This time he received a response of eighty percent. Still unsatisfied, he lectured for fifteen minutes and repeated his question. With all thoughts now on Sunday dinner, all responded except one elderly lady in the rear.
"Ms.Jones, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?"
"I don't have any."
"Ms. Jones, that is very unusual. How old are you?"
"Ninety-three."
"Ms. Jones, please come down in front and tell the congregation how a person can live to ninety-three and not have an enemy in the world."
The little sweetheart of a lady teetered down the aisle, very slowly turned around & said: "It's easy. I just outlived them all!"
*Thanks to Pastor Tim for this joke!*
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Our church is putting on an event next month, and you're invited to join us. On November 7th (a Saturday evening) we will be hosting our annual Wild & Tame Game Dinner. Usually we have moose, elk & deer (venison) and sometimes a few other options. In addition, we also serve salmon & turkey, as well as vegetables, salad & dessert. Tickets are only $10 per person, or a maximum of $30 per family. If you are interested, please reply to this e-mail and I'll put tickets aside for you. You won't go away hungry! It's a family event, so it starts at 5:30 and is over by 8 p.m.
A reminder - At the end of this month we turn our clocks back an hour. You will get an extra hour's sleep that evening. During that hour (or some other convenient time around then) don't forget to check out your home's smoke detector and replace the batteries. It's a small investment that could pay a huge dividend!
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