Tag: lake of the woods
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Hot Water Heater Could be an Issue for you next month.
Next month the Department of Energy will be implementing new manufacturing specifications for hot water heaters, so your current hot water heater will no longer be available to purchase for replacement. This may be an ISSUE if your current water heater is located in a small area such as a crawl space, stairwell or closet.…
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2015 Real Estate Forecast -Home Ownership NOW, without Regret
Home Ownership NOW, without Regretting your Decision! So many signs indicate that potential buyers stand to lose out on the benefits of homeownership if they wait too long into 2015 before signing that contract. Forget the traditional attractions of home ownership, i.e., “The pride of Home Ownership”, “The tax break you get with interest costs”,…
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The 80th Montpelier Races-2014, An Orange County, Virginia Tradition
One of the premier events in Orange County will be held this Saturday, November 1st , the 80th Montpelier Races will be held at the Montpelier Estate, the home of President James Madison, the 4th President of the United States. This annual event has been continuously held since 1934, when Marion DuPont Scott, America’s…
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Lake of the Woods, Va Independence Day Celebration
Lake of the Woods, Virginia- Independence Day celebration July 5, 2014 On Saturday, July 5th Lake of the Woods is hosting their annual Independence Day celebration. As our nation celebrates the 238th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the patriotic spirit that has enabled the United States to achieve greatness is alive…
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Birdies and Burgers-March 11, 2014 SOUTHERN PINES, NC
The Donald Ross designed Southern Pines Golf Club was the site of the third day of our outing in the Pinehurst area of North Carolina. Although the entrance to the facility is unimpressive, the course itself was in relatively good shape for early in the season, but recent aeration made the greens a bit tricky.…
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Birdies and Burgers-March 10, 2014
Birdies and Burgers-#2-Legacy Links, South Aberdeen, North Carolina The Legacy Golf Links, a Jack Nicholas 4.5 Star Golf Digest PGA course is a track that is well-deserving of the many accolades it receives from those who play in the Pinehurst area. For the second consecutive day we were fortunate to have spectacular weather conditions; low…
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Birdies and Burgers- March 9, 2014
Birdies and Burgers March 9, 2014 My golf season is officially underway, and welcome to the first 2014 post to Birdies and Burgers, although my first round of the season had no birdies and not even a burger! However, after a 5 ½ Hour trip to the Pinehurst area, we (myself and 23 other golfers…
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Welcome to Birdies and Burgers
A number of years ago, I set a goal of playing 100 golf courses in Virginia. Two summers ago I accomplished that goal, playing one of the nicer semi-private courses “Spring Creek”, just outside of Charlottesville, as my 100th Virginia golf course. Having worked for forty years in education, serving as a teacher, coach, athletic…