About Queen Annes County, MD

The joy is here! Thank you Active Rain and the members who showed up at the Annapolis gathering on the 22nd at Famous Daves! You see, I buried my mother on Dec. 19th in New Mexico; after her long suffering with Alzheimer's. Many of you know I traveled to Dubai this past summer to bring her back to the US. She was visiting my sister in the middle east. It has been hard. but here's how my return to Maryland started last weekend. I flew home on the 21st and waiting for me via email was an Active Rain invite gathering from Margaret Romeand Pat Hommel. I hesitated for a bit, but something edged me to get out of bed despite my mourning to get myself dressed, and cover up for a cold brisk Dec. morning.

As I crossed the Bay Bridge I thought to myself, just turn around as the tears streamed down my cheeks. But somehow, I ended up at Famous Daves. To my surprise, I walked in and instantly was welcomed by some of the greatest AR members in the MD/VA market. Margaret Rome made me so welcome by introducing me one by one andwithout a hitch I was conversing about life, death, mothers, real estate, books, and shopping.

The thoughtfulness and consideration that shadowed over me was so warm and welcoming. I knew why I was there, I felt the camaraderie, I felt the empathy and I felt friendship especially during this difficult time for me. Yes, i could have stayed home, but I believe an angel put wings on me and whisked me over to be amongst other AR angels. Call me strange, but I do believe in Angels, and I needed the fondness of my new friends. My emotions were charged and fueled as I looked around the table, for a moment I felt the spirit of Christmas -they kept me smiling and I found myself bubbly and a sense of peace was evident. So, even though I am missing my mom terribly, I know I can always count on my new online AR friends. Thank you, thank you and here's wishing you all a Happy and safe New Year!

More Clips about our Annapolis gathering on the 22nd.

PS. CONGRATUALTIONS TO AUTHOR AND AR MEMBER MARGARET ROME FOR MAKING THE TOP TEN BOOK LIST on Trulia.com. Her book is titled:

From the Desk of Michelle.............

We've often heard it said that people deserve a second chance. At Second Hand Rose, everything from books, to furniture, to clothing, to jewelry gets a second chance.

A consignment shop found on Kent Island, Second Hand Rose is owned and operated by Rose and her daughter Jessica.

You will find a wide variety of goods at great prices and in great condition. Second Hand Rose is not your typical consignment shop. It doesn't look like or gives the feel like your typical consignment shop. Just take a look around and you see what I mean.

With Christmas just around the corner, no shopping trip could be complete without a stop at Second Hand Rose on Kent Island.

Affordable -- Good Location - Water Access

Chester Harbor's Selling Points

Affordable

Water Access

Great Location

Well maintained

HOA optional

Established

Mature landscaping

Easy access to 301

Queen Anne County Schools

Close proximity:

Chestertown, Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital, Shopping, Washington College,

Art Galleries, Restaurants

QA6665922 Three bedroom Split Floor Plan

Private fenced back yard, immaculate

139 Woodstock Dr.

$259,900

Come on over the Bay Bridge to the Bay Bridge Marina for one of the largest boat shows and one of Maryland's great boating activities.

It's a whole lot of fun! There are free seminars that will tell you what the best cruising spots are on the bay. There are free family activities from demo boat rides to fishing lessons for the kids. Buy your tickets online at www.usboat.com.

If you have been thinking about buying a boat you don't want to miss this show. They have high performance boats, fishing boats, and yachts. There will be over 500 vendors represented along with 150 accessory providers. People come from all over the the area to see the boats at this show. You can also enjoy great food at the food court.

Don't forget the beautiful waterfront properties that make great second homes or vacations homes along the Chesapeake Bay. See www.2141lovepoint.com.

To do a search for other waterfront properties visit www.homesdatabase.com/ethomes.