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Speechless Sunday...Florals

Photography by:  Jeani Thomas Richie

Copyright 2009

San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Center

Gorgeous florals in bloom on a Sunday afternoon!

Natural Beauty!

A rose is a rose...

Speechless Sunday...Florals

  Take time to T.H.I.N.K.

I recently read a daily devotional that I receive by email and it really made me stop and think...not just because it focused on the theme of think, which in this case was an acronym.  The point of the message was that we are so quick to judge, criticize, and gossip and in reality we need to stop and T.H.I.N.K.

What does T.H.I.N.K. stand for???

I think you will like this...I did!

Before you speak ask yourself these questions...

T - Is it True?

H - Is it Helpful?

I - Is it Inspiring?

N - Is it Necessary?

K - Is it Kind?

If the words you are about to utter do not pass the T.H.I.N.K. test...don't say them!

Kind words do not cost much. They never blister the tongue or lips. They make other people good-natured. They also produce their own image on men's souls, and a beautiful image it is.
Blaise Pascal

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY...VANCOUVER SUNSET

In honor of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, I am sharing this photo I took at sunset just outside of Vancouver.  We truly enjoyed our Canadian vacation, the people, sites, food and events were delightful and we cannot wait to return!  It has been a magical two weeks watching the best of the best compete in the winter games and what a beautiful location.  Thanks Canada!

Photography By Jeani Thomas Richie

Copyright 2006

FIRST MIXER OF THE YEAR!!!

Sponsored by the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Hosted by Pro Active Health Club & Canyon Lake Nutrition

You are Invited! Make plans now to join us:

Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:30 p.m.

For the first gathering of 2010!

Take advantage of this great networking opportunity,

reconnect with your neighboring business men and women,

enjoy refreshments, music, door prizes and more!

Tour the Health Club to see their new machines, learn about programs offered,

and enter for a chance to win a cruise!

A special new membership price will be offered this evening, only!

Meet New Members from November, December and January!

Meet up at Pro Active Health Club in downtown Sattler

1175 F.M. 2673, near Wells Fargo Bank.

Bring your business cards! $2 Admission.

Non Members should RSVP to 964.2223 & register to collect your Prospective Membership Package at Check-In.

CANYON LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

3934 F. M. 2673 Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

830.964.2223 ~ 800.528.2104

EARLY VOTING BEING IN TEXAS TODAY!

Early voting begins Tuesday, February 16 and ends Friday, February 26, 2010

Avoid long lines. Vote early. Early voting in person is easier than you think.

You don't have to stand in long lines on election day.

If you are a registered voter, you can vote early at any convenient location in your county.

With more than 77,000 Texas REALTORS®, we are a strong voice, but only if we participate in the process and vote. Don't get stuck in a long line on election day: Vote early! Vote for Texas Association of REALTORS®-endorsed candidates.

Be sure to look at the Texas Association of REALTORS® Voting Guide. After lengthy interviews at the local level and deliberation of the Executive Board, Legislative Management Team, Political Involvement Council, and TREPAC trustees, these candidates have been chosen for their strong support of private-property rights. They will work to protect your industry and your pocketbook during the upcoming legislative session.

Please vote early from February 16-26 for these candidates.

Note: the Voting Guide only includes supported candidates with contested primary elections. A list of all supported candidates will be released later in the year for the general election.

Remember it's not about R's and D's, Red states and Blue states, it's about the REALTOR Party...looking out for the rights of the private property owners of Texas and Texas REALTORS!

RIBBON CUTTING AT SPRING BRANCH COUNTRY BISTRO THIS WEEK!

Come on out and help the Chamber of Commerce welcome another business to our community!

SPRING BRANCH COUNTRY BISTRO

Thursday, February 18 2010 5:45 PM

@ Spring Branch Country Bistro

20450 Hwy 46 W #300 Spring Branch, TX 78070 (830) 980-3030

Restaurant Hours are from 7am - 9pm

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND HELP OUR COMMUNITY GROW!

Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Noon

Bulverde Spring Branch Library

131 Bulverde Crossing Rd Spring Branch, TX 78070

Speaker: Craig Douglas and Jessica Haynes

Topic: Promoting your business

Caterer: Buck & Ozzy's RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Calls and emails must be received by Monday, February 15 at 4:00 PM 830-438-4285 or bsbacoc@gvtc.com

If you have questions please contact The Chamber office

$12 per member with reservation $17 per non-member and members without and late reservation

Come on out and support your local Chamber of Commerce, network with your fellow business people and learn new things that will enhance your business and make you more money!

CANYON LAKE WATERFRONT MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2010

The new year and 2010 are finding our market more active than in the previous year, however, waterfront homes on Canyon Lake are still not what would be considered a hot market.  It is still imperative to price correctly because there is a 14.25 month supply of waterfront homes on the market, which is down from 21 months, but still offers a lot of competition.  The following data was taken from the Central Texas MLS.

ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT LISTINGS

There are 37 active residential waterfront listings on Canyon Lake ranging in price from $239,937. to $1,295,000. with an average listing price of $528,881. and a median listing price of $449,000.  The price per square foot ranges from $82.12 to $384.57 per foot with an average price per square foot of $210.32.  The average Days On Market (DOM) is 152 days and the median is 131 days.

PENDING RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT LISTINGS

There are 2 residential waterfront home listings in pending status for the month of January 2010.  The listing price ranges from $359,900. to $599,000. with an average and median listing price of $479,000.  The price per square foot ranges from $170.63 to $215.93 with an average of $193.28 per foot.  The average DOM for these listings is 117 to 559 days with an average of 338 days.

SOLD RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT LISTINGS

There were no sold residential waterfront listings during January 2010.

The key to a successful Canyon Lake residential waterfront sale is competitive pricing, aggressive marketing and partnering with a knowledgeable REALTOR who understands the numbers that are driving the marketplace.  When you are ready to sell or buy a waterfront home on Canyon Lake, contact the professionals at EXIT Hill Country Realty!

Speechless Sunday...RAFB Air Show

In the fall of 2009, my son and I attended the Annual Air Show at Randolph AFB.  Jordan wants to be an Air Force pilot, so this opportunity was a real treat for him.  Being a photography nut, I had plenty to shoot throughout the day.  This was the C-5 cargo plane that greeted us at the front gate...we had a fabulous day and got to meet the crews of each plane we toured.

Photography By:  Jeani Thomas Richie

Copyright 2009