Fair Oaks, CA

For a great outing, in Spring or any time of the year, come visit the
Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks. Conveniently located on Fair Oaks Blvd between
San Juan and Sunrise, a short walk from the Rudolf Steiner College parking
lot takes you into a wonderful world that seems surprisingly far away from
the whizzing cars and bustle you just left behind. Six young lambs enjoy
the lush grass with their mothers, a friendly white horse loves the handfuls
of grass or rose hips you offer, and Mona the calf loves to rub her head
(and horns, parental discretion advised) on your leg. Mona's mother Bella
usually just likes to be petted. Chickens, bees, ducks and the incredible
garden all await you. Come by any Thursday around lunch time and you'll
probably see me and my granddaughter Maya - she'll be eager to welcome you
too!

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One of my favorite places to visit when I have extra minutes is quaint Old Fair Oaks Village not far from my home. The Village is the unique older historic section of the greater Fair Oaks community, located on the bluffs along the beautiful American River.

In the relaxed and casual environment of The Village there is a considerable population of Chickens, which rule the roost, and nearly outnumber the human residents.

On Saturday I arrived to have breakfast at The Village Bistro. I parked my car, at the little park across the road, and immediately, a "herd" of the feathered citizens came running up to me. They are very much into having food gifts to enhance their day. I felt guilty arriving empty handed.

The Old Fair Oaks Bridge near the Village center has been closed to automobile traffic for generations; but restored for the use of bikes and foot travel. From the bridge, the views of the American River are stunning as light transitions with the day traveling across the water.

The history of Fair Oaks began with a Spanish Land Grant in the mid 1800s. The Village Park hosts a variety of events during the year, including The Annual Chicken Festival, and Theatre Festival at the Amphitheater.

Do you want to get away from it all without leaving the city? Then linger awhile in Fair Oaks Village. It promises to delight!

For me, one of the harbingers of spring is the return of the bumblebee overhead as I am planting and working in my spring garden. Yesterday and today, as I was potting some geraniums, I was watched by a big roly-poly black bumblebee. I took a couple of quick photos this morning of one who was supervising my work.

I guess they can sting, but I have never feared them and think they are like tiny buzzy stuffed animals. The ones I always see are all black, round, and fuzzy, and not at all aggressive. Some have said those are carpenter bees because they are all black, but carpenter bees have a longer body and are shiny. These are round and fuzzy, and they are 1/2 inch or more in diameter.

Both bumblebees and carpenter bees are great pollinators, so they should be welcomed to your garden. Besides - they look pretty cute (I think).

I have heard all my life that bumblebees should find it impossible to fly - aeronautically, they are not built for it, with wings that shouldn't be able to support them. But the bumblebee is happy in its ignorance. It believes it can fly, and it can!

Maybe that is a lesson for us all in this springtime, when we are all wondering how the real estate market will turn next and hearing news stories about how we can't see improvement in our businesses for another year or so. I refuse to believe that, and I intend to operate as if I will continue to do well, and I will!

I put every bit as much effort into my marketing as I did when business was the hottest, and I don't understand those Realtors who are cutting back on marketing themselves and their listings because they aren't making as much money these days. It makes no sense to me. I believe I need to work even harder and put even more money and effort into marketing my listings and making sure that everyone knows I am still in business and that my listings are the best at the best price.

I CAN fly, no matter what the talking heads say. How about you?

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ 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) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

Here's the perfect partner to spring cleaning: Fair Oaks is having its annual community Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, April 25^th from 8:00 am to noon.

There are spaces for 57 booths at Fair Oaks Park, and this is a true garage sale, with sale items limited to the kinds of things you would sell at your own garage sale. You can rent a booth (if there are any left) for $35. The spaces are 15' x 14' (two parking spaces). If you want to pick up a few bargains, admission is free, as is parking.

Fair Oaks Park is at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA - entrance just south of Madison Ave. Come on out and see what treasures you can find!

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ 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) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ 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) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.