Yesterday I sent out a plea for help From The Depths of Google Hell although we are still investigating we may have found the problem and solution.I have a blog attached to my website - it is a WordPress Blog - and I do not have control over updates to it… that must be completed by my webmaster - one of the downfalls to my site is I can not update the software.We checked the codes behind the posts we found nothing - we checked for hacking and found nothing - we read the badware website and found nothing - We did find that there was a WordPress update to ensure better security - and have downloaded it.  We resubmitted my site to Google - now we must wait and see.If you have had similar experiences you might check for updates on the blog software.  Badware had this WordPress blog posting.  From What I read - this could be an issue for all of us in the future - so now, I am working on a way to keep better informed of updates and items that could cause a security breach.I hope my stressful week, can make someone else get through this smoothly without any bumps in the road.Wordpress also had good information at Wordpress.orgHave a Great Week in Blogging

Texas - My Home Away From Home - I Miss You
My phone started ringing last night with family members calling.  First my dad called, he wanted me to know he missed me and understood why I am not there, but the lighting bugs are flying and they are my calling card.  Then my sister Stacy called to say they were going to play poker and wished I was there.  Then Sheila called she had been Cat fishing which I love and agin she wished I was there. You see, up until about 4 years ago I had never seen my dad or a lighting bug and did not know I had 3 other sisters.  We celebrate our finding eachother every May.  May of 2004 was the first time I laid eyes on Texas and the first time I met my Texas family.  Since then every April or May and again in the fall I visit.  We catch up tell stories that many others have heard time and time again but they are totally new to me and mine to them. I generally am there for Mother’s Day - and tomorrow is Mother’s Day - and I am in Oregon.  Oh how I want to be in Texas - I want to see the lighting bugs, hug my sisters - play poker with my brother in law and just hang out with the family. This year with Mike being down, Oregon will have to do… maybe in the fall but I don’t want to get my hopes up. One of the great things about ActiveRain is I can always get a taste of Texas - have you noticed the great agents we have in Texas that are ActiveRain members.  Not sure where these guys were when I was thinking of moving to Texas… but sure glad I know them now - because if I did make that decision I know where to find a good agent. Thanks all you Texas folks for giving me a slice of my home away from home.  

The Price Says - Buy Me - Great Home with Guest Quarters
Buyers this home has more to offer than you would expect for $215,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with guest quarters - fenced, backing forest land, for $215,000 Unbelieveable price - unexpected pleasures - located in Ponderosa Pines on a great Cul-de-sac close to all central oregon has to offer.

Three Times By Lovely Ladies - My 2008 Super Meme
It has been a busy week - a couple of transactions coming together and a few issues - new listings and my baby girl is home with 2 of my grandchildren. So, I have been away from the Rain for a day or two, but that did not stop 3 of my favorite bloggers from tagging me for Super 8 Meme…. Normally we go back and show who tagged back for a while…. in my case, I am breaking that tradition and naming the Three that picked me for one of their 8 choices. First was Sandra Cummings - now I adore Sandra - Sandra and I are sisters from another family - We have a ton in common and seem to know when each other needs a boost. Then Kat DeLong tagged me I had just recently discovered Kat and love a lot about her blog. Now as I sit down to complete my task Jo Soss tags me - I figure I better get this thing published before anyone else gets me.   This Round of Memes there are 8 questions to be answered - a little easier for this old brain than the previous memes I have done. Without further ado here goes. 1. Who is your favorite musical artist? This was a tough question for me to answer - my favorite group is The Beatles but when I really thought about it my favorite musical artist is more than a singer, he is a song writer and so much more Neil Diamond hands down must be one of the most talented musicians around. Enjoy this song, I love it. 2. Who is your favorite artist? This is a question I can not truly answer - I have several painters and photographers that I love - all of them seem to focus on nature shots. 3. Who is your favorite blogger? I have a bunch of them but the two I seem to always gravitate too are Pat Kennedy and Margaret Woda both are such smart and seasoned REALTORS(R) that I truly look up to. I think this is an unfair question - because I could list 100’s of people that I truly enjoy including the 3 that tagged me for this meme. 4. If you could meet anyone (alive or dead), who would it be and what is the most interesting thing about them? Benjamin Franklin - or Andrew Jackson - I love history and these two had such a great force in forming this great country. One of my first public speaking activities was on the topic of the Hermitage House- home of Andrew Jackson - that assignment got me stuck. 5. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a special education teacher - I love helping and working with special needs children - they have such positive outlooks and such a simple way of seeing things - they are generally pure and we could learn a lot from the simple ways they tend to see things. 6. What is the most interesting piece of trivia you know? John Wayne had a perspiration problem - and cleaning his shirts was a real chore - can you say Ring Around the Collar? 7. If you could live in any point in history what would it be and why? I use to say in the 50’s because I always dreamed of being a stay at home mom - having family dinners and all those things they showed on Happy Days or maybe the Brady Bunch - now that my kids are grown and have children of their own…. I would like to live in the future - so that I can see how my grandkids and great grandkids turn out…. maybe I would see a girl come into the bunch. 8. What is the most interesting job you have ever held? Personal Assistant / Office Manager / Seminar Coordinator for Rick DeLuca - I loved that job - I spoke with agents all over the country and often wonder when I look at ActiveRain members profiles if I had ever spoken to them. It was the same ole same ole yet something new everyday. I learned a lot about real estate around the world while working there and the rest is history. Now for the fun part - My 8 Choices Lizette Fitzpatrick Lisa Hill Pat Kennedy Margaret Woda Lynda Eisenmann Teri Ellis Jennifer Fivelsdal Amy Campbell

Confused? Not Sure if The Time Is NOW to Buy?
Buyers of today have more choices than they have had in a very long time, choice of location, price and so much more.  Many of the buyers that have contacted me recently seem to wonder is now truly the best time to buy?  Has our market hit the bottom?  Are prices going to keep dropping… none of us have a crystal ball - however there is a lot more to thing about that will make this answer very clear. Even if the price of a home drops $20,000 - but the loan product that you desired is no longer available or if the rates have gone up - in the greater scheme of things have you truly helped your self?  Your actual monthly payment could be higher even though the purchase price is lower. We are seeing more buyers in central oregon in July than we have seen in the laste several months.  Some of them are still makeing decisions but others have realized that things are a changing. We are in an election year (in case you have been lost in the woods for over a year).  The mortgage industry is going through changes faster than most can keep up with them and prices are lower than a year ago. If you are a fence setter call your agent or if you don’t have an agent give me a call - let’s talk about if now is the right time for you to purchase that dream home or your very first home.

Southern Deschutes County Faces “Local Rule”
The sky is not falling - yes we are now faced with changes for our septic systems (nitrate reducing system) and yes the real estate market of central oregon is tough. Residents of La Pine and all of Southern Deschutes County including Three Rivers South have been facing “local rule” for a long period of time. We all knew it would be voted in, no matter how hard we protested, questions remained as to what changes would be made and how it would effect us. The majority of the homes currently on the market will require a retro fit at best, some will require a whole new system, costs will vary from home to home. What are some of the things that will effect the costs of you upgrade? Location of the existing system - if your existing system is located in an open area chances are you will have a lower cost. Why? Because the nitrate reducing tank sits beside your existing tank, easy access to your existing tank will leave your property with less disturbance than if your tank sits under your deck or between your home and shop. A few thoughts to those of you preparing to build, keep in mind the new system will require electricity and a phone line. The new system will require routine maintenance and placing your system where it is easily accessible may save you money down the road. For More central oregon Information on Local Rule click here

Polynesian Tropical Island Theme Party.
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La Pine Home with Shop on Paved Road
Nice Home with Shop on Pavement 17533 Rosland Rd, La Pine, OR 97739 View Map Great starter home or investment property - would make a great second home. Located on a corner lot of a paved road. Great neighborhood close to the highway for easy commute to Bend. Double attached garage and additional shop provides a lot of room for the central oregon toys. Open floor plan gives a lot of living space with generous bedrooms. Details Asking Price: $259,000 MLS: 2808303 Sq. Feet: 1465 Lot Size: 1 acre Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 # of Floors: 1 Garage Size: double Subdivision: Newberry Estates Year Built: 1997 Contact InfoThesa Chambers & Amy Campbell Broker, ABR Main 541-536-0117 Cell 541-771-7064 Dir 541-480-8565 Email | Website

Secret Wine Making Recipes.
First time revealed: Discover now secrets of perfect self made wines. Secret Wine Making recipes. - Campground cooking E-book with over 200 fun & easy recipes for your Rv and grill. Campground cooking E-Book.

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