Go to this link to see what these Tall Ships are all about! http://www.tallshipsraces.com/atlanticchallenge/
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tall Ships
Over the weekend the Tall Ships sailed into the Charleston Harbor, and our wondeful photographer, Pat Stuckart, was there to get some great pictures of them. I was not quite sure about why the ships were here and just what is a "tall" ship and so Pat provided a link for me to share with you just in case you are in the same "boat" as I am! ha! (okay, so it wasn't funny)
Go to this link to see what these Tall Ships are all about! http://www.tallshipsraces.com/atlanticchallenge/
Go to this link to see what these Tall Ships are all about! http://www.tallshipsraces.com/atlanticchallenge/
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday Afternoon on Daniel Island
The weekend came and went! Whew! That was fast! I started my morning with a nice hour and a half run........I am a bit tired! It was nice and I always enjoy starting my day after a good run.
Yesterday was such a hectic day. It is so clear the buyers are back.
I met out of town clients (Wellesey, Mass) in the morning spending half the day with them. This was their second visit here. The wife had been here before and now the husband was taking it all in for the first time. They also brought their 7 year old daughter. It is always important to gage the mood as soon as you start. They were here not only to look at homes, but to enjoy their vacation and so the beach was on their mind. We started early and had our tour of the entire island because it's important to know all of Daniel Island when moving here. Initially this family intended on retiring here, but now they are wanting to get started here sooner. He is an attorney and she is in the health field and can work out of her home from anywhere. I am finding when people can move anywhere, a lot of the time, they choose here! Daniel Island! Like many new clients, they had done their research and had a list of homes they knew they wanted to see. They were able to find the homes they wanted to see through our www.danielisland.com website. (IF YOU USE THIS WEBSITE, PLEASE LET THEM KNOW YOU FOUND THIS WEBSITE THROUGH RENEE'S BLOG) So we looked at homes and we narrowed the favorites to 3 homes and now they need to digest what they have seen.
Next it's off to the Isle of Palms Beach for sun and fun! I will keep you posted on these clients.
My next clients for Saturday afternoon were 2 local doctors looking for a home in Daniel Island Park. They currently live on James Island and would love to have a home convenient to downtown and a place for their dogs. Daniel Island is very pet friendly with their nature trails and the future "doggy park" coming to the island. We looked at several homes and now these clients may even consider building. They found 1 home in particular that they like, but they want to talk to a few builders to consider and compare the cost of buying versus building.
Finally, my last client for the day was a homeowner viewing homes I had previously shown his wife. It is common for families that live on Daniel Island to want to stay on Daniel Island. Sometimes they will downsize or increase the size of their home depending on their current needs.
So that was a busy Saturday and I have today, Sunday to fill you in on all of that.
Till Tomorrow.....thanks for reading my blog!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Here comes the Weekend!
Well it's Friday! I had a very busy day starting in the morning with clients who travelled here from Champagne, Ill. They are wanting warmer winters! Imagine that! Seeking warmth in a friendly atmosphere, I would say they chose the right place. We looked at town homes, condos, and small single family homes. They are hoping to visit here during January and February and then letting their children visit for vacations. They want little or no maintenance, but want a pet friendly environment for their small dog.
They visited here for the first time and really seem to think it will fit for what they are wanting. They seem to be leaning towards the condo since this is basically no maintenance. They can come and go as they please. They are active and want to be able to enjoy themselves while they are here. We spent the day together and they will stay downtown heading home on Monday. I won't be surprised if I see them again tomorrow or Sunday!
Tomorrow I have 2 sets of clients coming. One local couple that want to move into Daniel Island Park and an out of town couple coming for a second visit. The wife was here and now she is bringing the husband! You see how that works ladies?
Til Tomorrow!
They visited here for the first time and really seem to think it will fit for what they are wanting. They seem to be leaning towards the condo since this is basically no maintenance. They can come and go as they please. They are active and want to be able to enjoy themselves while they are here. We spent the day together and they will stay downtown heading home on Monday. I won't be surprised if I see them again tomorrow or Sunday!
Tomorrow I have 2 sets of clients coming. One local couple that want to move into Daniel Island Park and an out of town couple coming for a second visit. The wife was here and now she is bringing the husband! You see how that works ladies?
Til Tomorrow!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Vampire Power Costs
Hey All!
Here is a great article on Vampire Power Costs. It's amazing how much extra money we spend yearly because we don't unplug our appliances and electronics.
Vampire power costs
By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 27, 2009 10:57am PDT
Related topics: Electronics, Electricity, Saving energy at home
More from The Conscious Consumer blog
There's a lot of interest in the fact that many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used. But, how much money do these energy vampires really suck up?
For many people, the standby power used by one device will seem minuscule, but the costs can add up when you take into account just how many things we all have plugged in. What's more, many households, have multiple televisions, computers, cordless phones, and others.
All told, the money wasted by an average U.S. household on standby power each year could easily be used to purchase an iPod Shuffle or in some cases even a Nano.
Below is a list of the annual average costs for many household gadgets that are turned off and plugged in. Just add up the costs for everything you have plugged in at home to find out how much standby power costs you each year.
Keep in mind that these are just averages, and in some categories there are big differences between most and least efficient products. How much energy each of your devices consumes will depend on both the device itself and your local electricity costs.
We calculated the following averages based on energy use stats from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy using a price of 11 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Home Entertainment
CRT TV: $1.00
LCD TV: $2.97
Plasma TV: $2.97
DVD: $1.53
VCR: $4.63
Digital cable box: $17.65
Satellite cable box: $15.50
DVR: $36.63
Digital cable box with DVR: $43.01
Set-top satellite box with DVR: $27.52
Video game console: $1.00
Portable stereo: $1.64
AM/FM tuner: $1.11
CD player: $4.99
Home Office
Desktop computer: $3.96
Laptop computer: $8.81
Laptop charger (unattached to laptop): $4.38
LCD monitor: $1.12
Printer: $1.98
Multifunction printer, scanner, copier: $5.21
Computer speakers: $1.98
Other
Coffee maker: $1.12
Microwave oven: $3.05
Cordless phone: $1.98
Answering machine: $1.99
Power tool: $3.96
Handheld vacuum: $2.97
Electric toothbrush: $1.98
Cell phone charger (unattached to phone): $0.26
Costs start adding up when you take into account electronics that may be left on when you're not using them.
Here's a small sampling:
Desktop computer: $71.00
Video game console: $23.10
VCR: $7.69
DVD player: $7.46
CD player: $8.53
There's little consumers can do about set-top cable, satellite, and DVR/TiVo boxes. Television shows can't be taped if boxes are unplugged and it typically takes a long time to reboot boxes. Since it's not practical to unplug them, the best you can do is remember to turn off the box when you're not actively watching TV.When you add up how much money every U.S. household spends on standy power it amounts to about $4 billion a year of wasted energy.
Here is a great article on Vampire Power Costs. It's amazing how much extra money we spend yearly because we don't unplug our appliances and electronics.
Vampire power costs
By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 27, 2009 10:57am PDT
Related topics: Electronics, Electricity, Saving energy at home
More from The Conscious Consumer blog
There's a lot of interest in the fact that many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used. But, how much money do these energy vampires really suck up?
For many people, the standby power used by one device will seem minuscule, but the costs can add up when you take into account just how many things we all have plugged in. What's more, many households, have multiple televisions, computers, cordless phones, and others.
All told, the money wasted by an average U.S. household on standby power each year could easily be used to purchase an iPod Shuffle or in some cases even a Nano.
Below is a list of the annual average costs for many household gadgets that are turned off and plugged in. Just add up the costs for everything you have plugged in at home to find out how much standby power costs you each year.
Keep in mind that these are just averages, and in some categories there are big differences between most and least efficient products. How much energy each of your devices consumes will depend on both the device itself and your local electricity costs.
We calculated the following averages based on energy use stats from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy using a price of 11 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Home Entertainment
CRT TV: $1.00
LCD TV: $2.97
Plasma TV: $2.97
DVD: $1.53
VCR: $4.63
Digital cable box: $17.65
Satellite cable box: $15.50
DVR: $36.63
Digital cable box with DVR: $43.01
Set-top satellite box with DVR: $27.52
Video game console: $1.00
Portable stereo: $1.64
AM/FM tuner: $1.11
CD player: $4.99
Home Office
Desktop computer: $3.96
Laptop computer: $8.81
Laptop charger (unattached to laptop): $4.38
LCD monitor: $1.12
Printer: $1.98
Multifunction printer, scanner, copier: $5.21
Computer speakers: $1.98
Other
Coffee maker: $1.12
Microwave oven: $3.05
Cordless phone: $1.98
Answering machine: $1.99
Power tool: $3.96
Handheld vacuum: $2.97
Electric toothbrush: $1.98
Cell phone charger (unattached to phone): $0.26
Costs start adding up when you take into account electronics that may be left on when you're not using them.
Here's a small sampling:
Desktop computer: $71.00
Video game console: $23.10
VCR: $7.69
DVD player: $7.46
CD player: $8.53
There's little consumers can do about set-top cable, satellite, and DVR/TiVo boxes. Television shows can't be taped if boxes are unplugged and it typically takes a long time to reboot boxes. Since it's not practical to unplug them, the best you can do is remember to turn off the box when you're not actively watching TV.When you add up how much money every U.S. household spends on standy power it amounts to about $4 billion a year of wasted energy.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Connecticut Clients Happy
My client from Connecticut sure accomplished quite a bit in just a few short days! Her flight here delayed her a full day so we were a bit worried on how much we could accomplish in such a short time.......but her focus was on and we were well prepared for what needed to be done! Whew! We interviewed Ashley Hall School, previewed Porter Gaud and met with a Daniel Island School representative and toured the school! All of this in one day! We then began our search for their new home. After a few days, we have narrowed our search to about 4 homes. The homes we focused on needed to have the perfect floor plan that would work for their family. Three young active children needing nice size bedrooms and rooms to play! Luckily, we have several options!
My client flew home feeling confident that we were now heading in the right direction.
Til tomorrow!
My client flew home feeling confident that we were now heading in the right direction.
Til tomorrow!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thursday afternoon!
Yes we had rain today! I still ran 6 miles at 5am and beat the rain! Now as I look out at the children's park, I see the sunshine and all is well.Today I have been preparing for a client who is ready to move here. We need to focus on schools for the children and then homes for the family.
We will start out early tomorrow morning looking at several private schools in the area. Ashley Hall, an all girls school, Porter Gaud, a co-ed private school, Mason Prep and Charleston Day School. Later in the Day we will meet Karen Strohmeier Smith, the PTA President last year for the Daniel Island Public School. My client will tour the schools and determine the route for her 3 young children. I will take you through our decision making process and mention the various questions that arise.
This client is from Connecticut and so her idea of schools may differ from the schools in South Carolina. One of her goals in finding a school for the young boys is that the school offer a strong athletic program since they both excel in sports. One enjoys golf and the other son enjoys all sports. She talks about how one child differs from the other. One is more laid back and the other more focused so we need to find a school that will suit both of their needs.
Till tomorrow!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Clients Buying A Home/ Clients Buying A Homesite
Good morning! Yes, it is another sunny day! I started my day with a 6 mile run at 5am! This early morning run gives me the burst of energy that I hear one can get from the caffeine in coffee. Today is going to be a great day!
I wanted to talk about the current buyers I have experienced lately. It gives you a pulse of the market and that pulse is picking up. Recently I have been receiving phone calls and emails from clients who I have been working with for the past one or two years. Most of them halted the search for a home or home site due to the unstable economy. Most of them told me they were just waiting for the market to show some improvement. Now they are starting to seeing our inventory decrease. They can still see the negotiating benefiting the buyers and they are wanting to take advantage of the market that currently exists. They are feeling the turn of the market and they don't want to miss the opportunities that are still available for them now. The buyers today tend be more frugal and cautious in the decision making process. The good news is that the buyers are really thinking about taking advantage of the housing market and buying now before the market rises leaving the current deals behind. Here on Daniel Island, we definitely see the market on it's way back up!
Not only are the buyers looking at homes, they are now considering home sites. Buying a home site today, differs from buying a home site yesterday. The restrictions that held them back before are now gone. The prices are somewhat negotiable, the build requirements much less binding and negotiable. This allows the buyer to purchase a home site at today's prices and still wait to build their home within their original time frame. Buyers that were standing still are now moving!
That's all for today! Enjoy your day and come see us on Daniel Island!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
New Residents coming from Connecticut
Good afternoon! Today I am seeing sunshine and blue skies from my window.
I have just received word from clients in Connecticut that they have sold their home! Now they are ready to head this way and begin their move.
Peter and Amory currently live in Connecticut with their 2 twin boys age 7 and their 4 year old daughter. Last night they accepted an offer on their home and are beginning the move!
Amory will visit this weekend to focus on some additional homes that we have not yet seen, but mainly she will be focusing on schools for her children. We will meet at Ashley Hall School for a tour as well as the Daniel Island School right here on the island. Other choices include Mason Prep for her boys or Charleston Day School and or Christ Our King. It is nice to know we are so close to so many options. We will then focus on downtown Charleston to familarize Amory's mother who will be traveling with her this time. As always I am looking forward to seeing my clients move to the island knowing they will also be great friends! Now that my blog will be going out to home owners, I am asking for suggestions or comments from you to help my clients with thier decision. It is always nice to hear from parents who have children at these particular schools. Til tomorrow!
Monday, June 15, 2009
LUNCH ON DANIEL ISLAND!
DANIEL ISLAND HAS MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS.TODAY I VISITED THE DANIEL ISLAND GRILLE! MY FAVORITE CHOICE HERE ARE THE CHICKEN NACHOS!
The Daniel Island Grille is well known for their Friendly Service, Great Food, Warm atmosphere and gathering place for friends and family! As I met with Karen for lunch, we were greeted by several friends. One as you can see in the picture is Giselle Woodward who lives on the island and has her own business where she sells specialized stationery and/ gifts. I like to work with Giselle for my clients closing gifts. She and her kids are enjoying lunch at the grille and also the kids are entertained as they draw with chalk on the sidewalk.
Our friend and neighbor Dave who lives on the island stops by to say hello and as always, Thomas, one of owners, always stops by to chat. Thomas moved here from NY and loves the crowd that the Daniel Island Grille draws. It's very family oriented into the early evening and then into the adult crowd in the later evening with Karaoke and Trivia night!
When you visit Daniel Island, you must stop in at the Grille!
Good morning! What a nice evening I had with some very good Daniel Island friends. Karen and Robert. Karen lives and works on Daniel Island as I do. Robert is a soon to be Daniel Island resident as we search for homes for him. When they return from their Ireland vacation, we will be searching for his new home.My topic today is cooking...........on Daniel Island.I want to first say that I raised 2 daughters and yes I used to cook. I never really enjoyed cooking, but it wasn't until last night when we were discussing my dislike for cooking that I realized it wasn't so much the cooking that I felt an aversion towards, but it is the decision of what to make every night and the task of meeting everyones needs to enjoy the same meal............what I am getting at is my friends Karen and Robert invite me every Sunday to join them for dinner because of my aversion to cook and it is always so delicious! Last night we had fried rice, crab cakes, Caesar Salad and we even had appetizers shrimp and warm yummy bread in this yummy oil and seasoning. I watched Karen prepare the meal with a recipe book in hand. She was making part of the meal for the first time so she wanted to do it right. Everything was perfectly measured and she had all the right equipment to do this......It almost made me want to try it! almost! maybe.......not sure yet.The best part of the night was sitting on her screened in porch over looking the marsh. We talked about how lucky we are to be here on Daniel Island. It was dusk and it was quiet and it was just good friends bonding.........This is a typical night on Daniel Island.........I am thinking I just might cook a meal for those two! We will see...............Now for the office.....I have a client that has just received a contract on his home in Greenwich CT and he wants me to send him all the homes available so they can begin to choose their home. They visited for the first time about a month ago and have been wanting to get back here since! Peter is so excited about the whole life style of living for his family. His wife, Amory loves to golf and play tennis! The kids are all active and are very into water sports. Peter has kept me up to date on the current buyers on his home as they made offer after offer..........This is not unusual for clients to visit, fall in love with the island and then they just can't stop thinking about getting here until they are here!Have a good day! Til tomorrow!..........
June 15, 2009 6:23 AM
June 15, 2009 6:23 AM
Sunday, June 14, 2009
On My Way to the Office!
As I drove to the office this morning, I thought about how lucky I am to live and work in this beautiful "slice of paradise"...............
I decided I would show you what I see on the way to the office. Although the order of my pictures is backwards, you can still see what I see every morning. As I near the sales center, there is a children's park with a water fountain and just a bit further you can see the Wando River. Often I see families out and about in the park and on the nature trails near the Wando River. Then you see the beautiful flowers and colors as I enter the office and then our reception area where Susie and Fran greet us every weekend morning . Fran has a full time job during the week and is the most pleasant person you will ever meet! Susie just moved here from Pgh so she and I discuss how we remain die hard Steeler Fans and Hockey Fans!
As you continue to see, I have a great view from the balcony outside of my office and then once inside my office? Yes, a bit busy, but fun! Lots of maps and homes and pricing info.......I am a visual person so everything stays on my wall until it is sold! ha
My assistant Emily can attest to that one! Emily is the reason this blog is set up and Emily is the reason my pictures are out of order! She doesn't work on weekends so I am out of luck! She is at home with little Sophie! Her new little girl!
Today is a good day! I hope you are enjoying your day as well!
Til tomorrow!
I decided I would show you what I see on the way to the office. Although the order of my pictures is backwards, you can still see what I see every morning. As I near the sales center, there is a children's park with a water fountain and just a bit further you can see the Wando River. Often I see families out and about in the park and on the nature trails near the Wando River. Then you see the beautiful flowers and colors as I enter the office and then our reception area where Susie and Fran greet us every weekend morning . Fran has a full time job during the week and is the most pleasant person you will ever meet! Susie just moved here from Pgh so she and I discuss how we remain die hard Steeler Fans and Hockey Fans!
As you continue to see, I have a great view from the balcony outside of my office and then once inside my office? Yes, a bit busy, but fun! Lots of maps and homes and pricing info.......I am a visual person so everything stays on my wall until it is sold! ha
My assistant Emily can attest to that one! Emily is the reason this blog is set up and Emily is the reason my pictures are out of order! She doesn't work on weekends so I am out of luck! She is at home with little Sophie! Her new little girl!
Today is a good day! I hope you are enjoying your day as well!
Til tomorrow!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
It's now late in the day and I realized I needed to update my blog for the day. Let me first get one thought out of the way. That would be the movie, Hangover.................hmmmmmmm my thoughts. It was different and not really my cup of tea, kind of silly and bizarre.
Since I was off today, I started with a morning run and then on to the beach soaking up the sun on the Isle of Palms. It was very relaxing and a much needed rest.
Now with a little more free time left, I am scheduling a really cool trip in October with a group "Wilderness Travel". I have been on several trips with them in the past. Some of the trips included, Peru hiking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Hiking the Haute Route which included crossing between Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland. Hiking in Greece (Zagoria and Mt Olympus ) was a trip I took on my own and now I plan to do the "Everest Adventure" with a friend in October. We will meet another couple I have traveled with in the past. Wilderness Travel is a wonderful way to see the world! I am very excited about this next adventure. There are still some spots open if you want to join us!
If you visit my facebook, you can see some of these trips.
Not much to report for today..........just laying low.
Since I was off today, I started with a morning run and then on to the beach soaking up the sun on the Isle of Palms. It was very relaxing and a much needed rest.
Now with a little more free time left, I am scheduling a really cool trip in October with a group "Wilderness Travel". I have been on several trips with them in the past. Some of the trips included, Peru hiking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Hiking the Haute Route which included crossing between Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland. Hiking in Greece (Zagoria and Mt Olympus ) was a trip I took on my own and now I plan to do the "Everest Adventure" with a friend in October. We will meet another couple I have traveled with in the past. Wilderness Travel is a wonderful way to see the world! I am very excited about this next adventure. There are still some spots open if you want to join us!
If you visit my facebook, you can see some of these trips.
Not much to report for today..........just laying low.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Well, okay, so that's disappointing.....I just spent about 45 minutes typing up my blog for today, only to realize you have to actually enter this site for it to be saved!!! Okay, so let me try to recap!
It's another sunny day here as I look outside my office window! This morning started out with a nice run on the island. I then heading to my 730am Daniel Island Rotary meeting and then onto the sales meeting at the office. During the sales meeting, it was obvious that the market is beginning to improve. We have an increase in the number of potential buyers. We also noticed numerous buyers leaning towards building their home here on the island. We still have inventory that we need to get through, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel.
I want to introduce you to the people that live here on the island. I am hoping to show you just how wonderful it is to live on the island.
Daniel Island tends to attract fun loving warm and friendly people. I have been told by my "out of town" clients that it is so easy to fit in quickly and feel welcome and wanted here! I have to believe them when they tell me this, because I have heard it so many times before.
Earlier today, friends of mine who were initially my clients, Brett and Betty Williams invited me to lunch. Betty and Brett own a 2nd home here on the island with their primary home in Shaker Heights. They are very active in the community with Betty enjoying tennis and Brett tells me he is getting ready to start playing golf. They are always doing something. I think they mentioned playing bridge tonight with some friends. (a card game, I don't know how to play) They are very involved with events that come to the island. They have signed up to volunteer their services for the Nationwide tour will be here in October. (Pro-Am) This will be played on our Ralston Creek Course designed by Rees Jones. Brett and Betty have made many good friends. Even though they live here part time, they always feel welcome and their friendships remain strong even when there is a temporary distance in miles.
Last night, prior clients, who are now very close friends met with my friend and I for dinner downtown at "Slightly North of Broad", a wonderful downtown restaurant. Tony and Renee Deering moved here from South Africa. Tony owns and company, Pegasus Steel in South Africa and wanted to move here so that his family could experience a safe happy relaxed life. Life in South Africa is difficult with the rising crime. He decided to expand his company which is now located in Goose Creek where they build military vehicles. Tony will also have a nuclear division, Pegasus Nuclear, here on the island next month. Tony is very active and currently training for a marathon. You may have seen him on my facebook. He is one of the 3 friends I run with in the morning.......however last night I am told I am being a slacker lately..........no worries...........I will be back!
His wife Renee and I have become quite close. They have 3 children. Samantha, age 12, Adam age 7 and Paige age 2! Paige and my granddaughter, Kylee play together often at the pool! Renee and I walk the bridge Thursday mornings! A new tradition we started a few weeks ago! The Ravenel Bridge is a great walk or run for anyone! Here they have the annual bridge run that you may have heard about.
I am hoping that you will eventually understand the lifestyle, the friendliness, the warmth, the true feel of Daniel Island. I am truly blessed to live and work on the Island.
So what's on for tonight? I am hearing there is a great movie called "Hangover".......I will have to check it out..........I will let you know............
Also, I am thinking I should add pictures for you to see who I am talking about.......I am going to improve this Blog with time. Just hang in there! You can also send me suggestions if you can think of something you would like me to add.
okay...........That's is from Renee for Today!
It's another sunny day here as I look outside my office window! This morning started out with a nice run on the island. I then heading to my 730am Daniel Island Rotary meeting and then onto the sales meeting at the office. During the sales meeting, it was obvious that the market is beginning to improve. We have an increase in the number of potential buyers. We also noticed numerous buyers leaning towards building their home here on the island. We still have inventory that we need to get through, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel.
I want to introduce you to the people that live here on the island. I am hoping to show you just how wonderful it is to live on the island.
Daniel Island tends to attract fun loving warm and friendly people. I have been told by my "out of town" clients that it is so easy to fit in quickly and feel welcome and wanted here! I have to believe them when they tell me this, because I have heard it so many times before.
Earlier today, friends of mine who were initially my clients, Brett and Betty Williams invited me to lunch. Betty and Brett own a 2nd home here on the island with their primary home in Shaker Heights. They are very active in the community with Betty enjoying tennis and Brett tells me he is getting ready to start playing golf. They are always doing something. I think they mentioned playing bridge tonight with some friends. (a card game, I don't know how to play) They are very involved with events that come to the island. They have signed up to volunteer their services for the Nationwide tour will be here in October. (Pro-Am) This will be played on our Ralston Creek Course designed by Rees Jones. Brett and Betty have made many good friends. Even though they live here part time, they always feel welcome and their friendships remain strong even when there is a temporary distance in miles.
Last night, prior clients, who are now very close friends met with my friend and I for dinner downtown at "Slightly North of Broad", a wonderful downtown restaurant. Tony and Renee Deering moved here from South Africa. Tony owns and company, Pegasus Steel in South Africa and wanted to move here so that his family could experience a safe happy relaxed life. Life in South Africa is difficult with the rising crime. He decided to expand his company which is now located in Goose Creek where they build military vehicles. Tony will also have a nuclear division, Pegasus Nuclear, here on the island next month. Tony is very active and currently training for a marathon. You may have seen him on my facebook. He is one of the 3 friends I run with in the morning.......however last night I am told I am being a slacker lately..........no worries...........I will be back!
His wife Renee and I have become quite close. They have 3 children. Samantha, age 12, Adam age 7 and Paige age 2! Paige and my granddaughter, Kylee play together often at the pool! Renee and I walk the bridge Thursday mornings! A new tradition we started a few weeks ago! The Ravenel Bridge is a great walk or run for anyone! Here they have the annual bridge run that you may have heard about.
I am hoping that you will eventually understand the lifestyle, the friendliness, the warmth, the true feel of Daniel Island. I am truly blessed to live and work on the Island.
So what's on for tonight? I am hearing there is a great movie called "Hangover".......I will have to check it out..........I will let you know............
Also, I am thinking I should add pictures for you to see who I am talking about.......I am going to improve this Blog with time. Just hang in there! You can also send me suggestions if you can think of something you would like me to add.
okay...........That's is from Renee for Today!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Hello from Daniel Island! It's a beautiful sunshine day looking out the window of my office. I thought I would start a blog to keep everyone informed of the happenings on Daniel Island. This blog may include recent sales activity, island events, pictures, or just my thoughts. Some could be negative and some postive, depending on the Day!
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