Cromwell, CT

OK, I've noticed this yesterday, but didn't want to say anything for fear of jinxing it and making it worse.. but it seems that this has happened all on it own.

Yesterday the gas prices hear went up 4 cents a gallon.. today it has gone up another 8 cents a gallon... so in less than 2 days we are looking at a 12 cent increase. In Cromwell, CT we are looking at the price of $1.79 a gallon for gas at the Cumberland Farms on Route 372. Right next door at the Gulf Station it is $1.75 a gallon. Is this a change we will keep seeing again? I hope not.. lower prices meant people could spend money on other things like grocery and other products for the home. If they do go up, I'm hoping not to the over $4.00 a gallon like before. That would be a catastrophe for this economy.

How are prices in your area? Are increases hitting you too?

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*NOTHING GOOD LASTS FOREVER... THOUGH IT SHOULD

BOY SCOUTS OF CROMWELL CT

MONTHLY BOTTLE DRIVE

JANUARY 3TH, 2008

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Now that we have celebrated and enjoyed friend's and family's company. I'm sure you have many soda, beer bottles, etc., that need to be recycled. I know you don't want to hold onto them, and would like to make room. This is your opportunity to dispose of them, and make a difference at the same time.

This Saturday, January 3rd (always the first Saturday of the month) is the next bottle drive. Please come and bring all of yours and your neighbors redeemable bottles. The Boy Scouts of Cromwell needs lots of bottles to keep them busy. Please pass the word along to your friends and family. Please remind your neighbors and family to bring down their redeemable bottles and cans. This is the Pack's primary source of funding for activities and badges. Your time, marketing efforts and cans are necessary and appreciated.

My son, Jakob will be there.. it is his den's turn to sponsor this.. so come down with all your recyclables.. and put my son to work. :)

This drive is being held at the Stop n' Shop parking lot in the Northeast Corner by Route 3/Shunpike and Route 372 in Cromwell. Stop by with your donation any time between 9:00am and noon.

I wish to thank you in advance for all your contributions and your continued support of the Boy Scouts of Cromwell, CT.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*BOY SCOUT BOTTLE DRIVE, CROMWELL CT*

JOHNSON REAL ESTATE

CROMWELL, CT

REINDEER VEHICLES

It has been snowing lately and I've heard that people were having problems traveling. Most would just sit back and wait for the plows.. but when it comes to real estate, Johnson Real Estate will go to the enth degree to make sure contracts are signed, dates met, checks delivered. How do we do this, you are wondering.. very simple... we have our Rudolph antlers and nose on. Yes, that is yours truly in the middle.

These vehicles have made people smile when they have passed by. Everyone loves the antlers and red nose in the front... and being happy this time of year is what we are trying to do. When you see us go by... wave.. we'll wave back.

If we go to this extent to bring a smile to your face, imagine what we can do when it comes to helping you move out of your existing home or find your next one?

So, when you are ready think of Johson Real Estate when you want to sell your home... we'll even make it in a snow storm. We'll give it out best shot. On Rudolph...

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Copyright © 2008 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*DID YOU HEAR THAT?? WAS IT RUDOLPH.... *

Today, I was running errands, and doing some last minute shopping. I found myself traveling North on Route 9 going through Middletown, CT to Cromwell, CT. Off to the right was the Connecticut River. It looked so peaceful. There were forms of ice that looked like it was just sitting there. I decided to take time off and enjoy the view... here are some shots, so you can enjoy too...

Here I was not 5 minutes from Route 9 and all the traffic. As I stood here it was amazing to see how fast the ice was moving... I'd say around 10 mph. You could hear the ice as it collided into each other.

Standing in the snow.. and looking north, I forgot about everything for just a moment. I hope you do too.

If you would like to know what this is like and are ready to move, I'll be glad to assist you in the process.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2008 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*GETTING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TODAY*

WHITE CHRISTMAS

As most of you know, today and yesterday it has been snowing in and around Cromwell, CT. All of the state for that matter. I has been wonderful to see the while stuff. It brings a peace and tranquility to the area.. looks like a Norman Rockwell painting.

The last 3 or 4 years there hasn't been a white Christmas.. I'm hoping all this snow stays until then. I wouldn't mind if it snowed again and *stalled*.. for about another 2 to 3 feet to fall.

What most don't realize is that the snow also acts like an insulator.. it covers up cracks and small holes, which could make your house warmer... if nothing else the view should warm your heart.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend... LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE SNOW!!!

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2008 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*LOOKS LIKE A WHITE CHRISTMAS... *