Happy New Year from Newport, Oregon! This photo was taken at South Beach State Park at the "Day Use" parking lot, located west of one of the finest campgrounds on the Pacific. Shown here are picnic tables, behind the restroom building is the beach access just over the sand dune. Park here and br
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01/01/2013
Lets face it, the Oregon coast is beautiful, but rainy in the winter. I find that most decks are slick as an ice arena when not properly maintained. If you must venture out on to a slimy deck when viewing a listing, please use caution and walk flat footed, just as if you are walking on a frozen
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12/30/2012
This photo was taken just after the streetlight turned on, located at the end of the turnaround in Historic Taft. There are a number of hotels, condos and restaurants (Mo's famous clam chowder!) within walking distance. This shows the end of the Salishan spit, which is actually the opening to Si
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12/17/2012
Here is a fresh photo from the north side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge looking toward South Beach in Newport, Oregon. It has been raining this week, but when the clouds clear, it is necessary have a camera ready! This photo was taken just west of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, which shows the Newport Jett
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12/17/2012
When in Newport Oregon, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is a must see. The park surrounding it is pleasant and clean, lots of picnic tables and trails to explore. The scenery is beautiful and easily accessed by bicycle or walking tour.
12/15/2012
I just read a blog this morning about the inefficiency of multitasking, that you can get lots more done if you are focused on one thing. I couldn't agree more. Multitasking can get me sidetracked - I prefer doing one thing at a time, smoothly and efficiently. If you get good enough at it, it look
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12/08/2012
Here is my very favorite place to be in the world! This is a photo inside the orchestra pit at "the Producers", playing tonight, tomorrow and next weekend at the Newport Performing Arts Center in Newport, Oregon. This is my percussion setup for the show. Included are the following instruments wr
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12/01/2012
Welcome to the orchestra pit at the Newport Performing Arts Center in Newport Oregon! Now showing is the wildly funny Mel Brooks comedy, "The Producers" which will take place tonight at 7:30 pm and tomorrow, Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. The performances will continue for just one more weekend, so
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12/01/2012
A good powerwashing and a can of white paint would improve the "Feng Shui" of this house, don't you think?! By the way, the rest of this house looks pretty nice,so I was surprised to see the entrance looking so worn, even here on the coast. A little bit of TLC will go a long way toward selling
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12/01/2012
Today, I had a call from a seller who wants to carry the loan for a buyer because the house will not finance conventionally. He had heard that you need a Mortgage Loan Origination License. Question from the caller: "I'm selling my residence and the buyer wants me to provide the financing. Do I
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11/30/2012
