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Davis Turkey Trot: 11/19/11

Rob  Spinosa, Marin Mortgage Professional: Loan Officer in Mill Valley, CA
RPM Mortgage in California

Davis Turkey Trot, 11/19/11, Davis, CA:

This Saturday I participated in the Davis Turkey Trot in lovely, bike-friendly downtown Davis, CA. While the race directors, Change of Pace (ACOP), host a number of events that day, including a 5K baby jogger/stroller run, a regular 5K running race, 10K run, and several "kids" runs of shorter distances, I chose to do the 10K as preparation for the California International Marathon in a couple of weeks.

Davis Turkey TrotOne of the great things about this Turkey Trot is that it's actually not on Thanksgiving Day, so travel plans don't prevent participation. Another great thing about this event is that the course is flat and fast, and it enjoys a good turnout. On Saturday, there were nearly 1200 runners in the 10K alone.

Under beautiful, crisp and clear skies, the 9am start gave me plenty of time to drive from Marin County, get registered on site, warm up and be ready to race. As advertised, it was a great course with great volunteer support and I was reminded of how good a job ACOP does with all of their productions (they also run the Davis Stampede 1/2 Marathon in February).

War on ALS BadgeFinally, and as always, I was racing for a good cause on Saturday and took the opportunity to log roll the finish line to raise awareness for the War on ALS. Every time someone says, "Why did that guy roll across the finish line?" it reminds us that we still have work to do. Soon enough, they will say, "He rolled across the line to show us we're still fighting to defeat ALS, so that others may live."

Happy Thanksgiving!


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Wordless Wednesday - A really big man on campus!

Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker, CA DRE#686562: Real Estate Agent in Fair Oaks, CA

Draft horse at University of California, Davis getting ready to get some exercise.



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Broker / Realtor
Century 21 Noel David Realty
Fair Oaks, California

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience.

I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction.

"Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916)705-8951or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

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UC Davis University of California Davis Student Housing Multi Family For Sale Davis California CA

Grant Ancevic: Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Da Vinci Court Apartments

UC DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS STUDENT HOUSING MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE DAVIS CALIFORNIA CA

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51 Units

1 Mile to Nearest Edge of Campus

31,392 Students (24,670 undergraduate)

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Student Housing Investments, LLC

1398 Newcastle Court

Chicago, IL 60103

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University of California Veterinary Medicine in Davis CA--- a distressed pet and owner’s best friend

Pacita Dimacali - ePRO, SRES, CDPE, MBA Alain Pinel in Alameda County CA: Real Estate Agent in Oakland, CA

University of California Veterinary Medicine in Davis CA--- a distressed pet and owner’s best friend.

Our dog Joey, who is a loving and easy-going (but timid) dog became ill, and our local veterinarian tried to isolate the problem through a series of tests, xrays and medication. But the vet couldn’t figure out what was wrong. And Joey kept going downhill.

When his gait turned from a happy saunter to a slow shuffle, we needed to do something different and asked our vet for a referral to take Joey to the University of California’s Veterinary Medicine in Davis CA where they have a teaching hospital. Many other pet-lovers have talked about taking their pets to UCDavis, and encouraged that we do the same.

Armed with a CD file our vet created of all the tests and treatments the she prescribed, my partner Gary drove 72 miles from Alameda to Davis to have the doctors and their students take a look at Joey. It was a long day that started at 7 am until they came home at 9 pm that night.

Here’s what Gary said about his experience

· Arriving at the campus, he was impressed with the lush grounds and the school environment

· He was met with a student who became the guide and case manager who explained what was going to happen at each station, and why

· The teaching hospital is like most hospitals he’s seen where there are all kinds of examining rooms, equipment and monitors, people hustling to and fro…except that instead of a human being on the gurney, it was usually a dog.

o There are special areas for other animals. This makes sense because of California’s farming community. The Large Animal Clinic offers Equine, Livestock, Alpaca & Llama Clinical Services.

· The hospital was spotless.

· People practiced good bedside manners --- a soft voice not only helps soothe a distressed pet, but also calms its distressed owner

· The medical team looked at everything --- took biopsy when necessary, drew blood samples, took x-rays. And at every step, the case manager explained the process and the reasons.

· The team provided pages and pages of what was done, when to expect the results, prescribed medication and provided clear instructions on what to do in the meantime.

Through it all, Joey soldiered on, didn’t whine or whimper. It was the human, Gary, who appeared more distressed and distraught. When they arrived home, Gary was so overwhelmed with gratitude at how well he and our Joey were treated at the hospital.

We will never hesitate, not even for a second, recommending UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital to examine and care for an animal.

THANK YOU, UC DAVIS!

Davis, Ca Farmer's Market

04-27-11
Carmen Isais
Carmen Isais: Real Estate Agent in Davis, CA
davis farmer's marketThe 2011 Picnic in the Park Season begins March 16 and continues through October 26, 2011. Every Wednesday, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, shop the farmers market, enjoy live music from local bands, buy dinner from our vendors at the International Food Faire, and purchase beer or wine from Davis Soroptomists. Plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including bounce houses, pony rides by Pony Ranch Parties, clowns, face painting, Rocknasium's rock climbing wall and more.

Market Hours :

  • Saturdays : 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (Year Round)
  • Wednesdays "Picnic in the Park" (March 16 through October 26, 2011): 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
  • Wednesdays Winter Market (November 4, 2009 through March 10, 2010): 2:00 to 6:00 pm
  • Wednesdays "East Quad Farmers Market":  10:00 am to 2:30pm (Fall & Spring Quarters)
To learn more visit the Davis Farmer's Market website.