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A very unusual story (True or False) you decide!

02-17-11
VEGAS BOB
VEGAS BOB: Commercial Real Estate Agent in Las Vegas, NV

I am writing this story for a friend of mine that had a very unusual experience back in Northern Minnesota August 1998.

My friend john and his brother Greg were fishing on a very hot Summer day in August on Big Sandy Lake in Northern Minnesota. It was a beautiful August day and the sun sets very late, between 9:30pm – 9:45 pm, and the two of them had stayed out until dark because they were catching fish.

After their day fishing John and his brother went back to the cabin and cleaned the fish. Then they went up to the saloon for some beers and fish stories. It became very late and Greg mentioned to his brother John that he was very tired and was going back to the cabin, John said no problem, I will be right behind you.

John became very tired from the long day in the sun on the lake fishing and started falling asleep at the bar. Being a very small town of approx 1000 people, some locals asked John is he wanted a ride home. John could not remember where his brothers cabin was because he had only been there a few times, and it was dark by this time with no street signs. The men mentioned to john that he could sleep at there cabin right next to the bar and they would give him a ride home in the morning, John said OK.

John slept on the couch in the men’s cabin that helped him. Around 4:00 – 5:00am. John woke up and tried looking around to see where he was because it was so dark in the cabin. As he looked around he saw 4 very short glowing white figures around 3 feet tall around a person lying on a couch. John rubbed his eyes really not sure about what he was seeing. As John looked again there they where standing over this person touching his face so John shouted ” hey what’s going on? ” As John shouted the 4 short figures turned around and looked at john. John became very scared and started yelling, ” Get me out of here” One of the men said shut up and go back to sleep. John continued to yell until one of the men said OK, I will take you to your brothers cabin.

The man was able to find John brother cabin after some driving around. When the man dropped off john, he mentioned that John had seen some Aliens or Ghosts in their cabin.

To this day John is not sure what he saw and he really doesn’t talk about it to anyone because of the way that people react to his story.

What do you think John saw?

A very unusual story (True or False) you decide!

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Temperatures in Las Vegas for 7-18-2010 between 110 to 114 degrees and Vegas Bob is working outdoors

07-18-10
VEGAS BOB
VEGAS BOB: Commercial Real Estate Agent in Las Vegas, NV

This is not a misprint and yes temperatures in Las Vegas Monday morning at suppose to reach between 110 to 114 degrees. 

Temperatures all last week were around the same and poor Vegas Bob has been working outside in this heat. People say it's a dry heat but (Hot is Hot) and it's like sticking your head in the oven.

(Note): I have been drinking about (Three Gallons) of water per day with salt pills and other heat additives.

Can you think of anything else Vegas Bob can do to "Beat the Heat?"

I will be thinking about the Video I took at Big Sandy Lake" in Minnesota with these kids kayaking and wish this lake was around so I could take a dip to cool down.

Video by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) June 2010 - All rights reserved 

Will Shame Work?

Kathleen Lordbock   Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes: Real Estate Agent in Brainerd, MN

From the New York Times:

Michael S. Barr, Treasury’s assistant secretary for financial institutions, said in an interview Friday that the government would try to use shame as a corrective, publicly naming those institutions that move too slowly to permanently lower mortgage payments. The Treasury Department also will wait until reductions are permanent before paying cash incentives that it promised to mortgage companies that lower loan payments.

“They’re not getting a penny from the federal government until they move forward,” Mr. Barr said.


I am wondering if shame is the new step to take in getting the banking industry to do what the government wants them to do? It worked when I was young and my Mother used it, but I think there really may be a more adult way and I am wondering who the adult in this situation really is?

Last month it was reported that fewer than 2000 of the 500,000 loan modifications that were then in progress had become permanent. Has the Making Home Affordable program worked with any of your clients? We throw the term “loan modification” out there but who has seen real progress in this? I know of only a few and then not personally but “someone who heard of someone who”.

I am seeing progress in the time frames of processing Short Sales and the ease of doing so. By 2010, I do think that there will be a more standardized system and would welcome that. I certainly prefer a Short Sale over a foreclosure.

Until then “shame on you” – feel better now???

Rick Borden is now CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Integrity First, Mesa Az

Richard M. Borden: Real Estate Agent in Scottsdale, AZ

I am pleased to announce that I have just started my new position as CEO/Team Leader for the Keller Williams Integrity First office in Mesa Arizona. I am very excited to be affiliated with this wonder group of agents and owners of this Market center. I came to Arizona looking for new opportunities this past winter and had no clue this one would show up. I am very happy that Tom Drainey the SW Regional director of Keller Williams saw the potential and talent in myself and started the ball rolling for me. I also want to thank Rick Bandimere of Keller Williams in Coon Rapids Minnesota, if it were not for him I never would have meet Tom Drainey and all of the other wonder people of Keller Williams. I look forward to a very long and rewarding carreer with this Awesome company.

Big Sandy Lake's Annual "Golf On Ice" at Hillcrest Resort 2009

Richard M. Borden: Real Estate Agent in Scottsdale, AZ

Big Sandy Lake: is well known for the camaraderie all over the lake and throughout the whole McGregor area. I will say though that this event is by far the largest winter event that Big Sandy lake has. I as a Real Estate Broker have been sponsoring this event since day 1 and have had a hole on the Ice each and every year. One year we Had a big fire ring out on the ice and were giving away free silkscreen T- Shirts and the people loved it, another year we had Big Huge umbrella's outon the ice and we help Katie & Mike sell refreshments to the Golfers. This year however I will not be attending the Golf On Ice event. My family will be there. My oldest son Matthew Borden and his Girl friend Stephanie, will be out on the Ice swinging away for all it is worth. I am currently out in Scottsdale, Arizona getting my Brokers License so I am able to offer people services in both markets. I specialize in waterfront property and will be helping Baby boomers buy retirement homes in sunny Arizona. So it looks like this year is all work no play for Mr. Rick. I will be there next year out on the Ice, so see you then. If you were at Golf on Ice this year 2009 please send me your photos and stories to share. Email them to Rick@BigSandyLake.com

Here are some images from the past years. If you do not have ant plans on the first weekend of March each and every year you should call to get more information, I will provide a link to the Resort for you.

Big Sandy Lake ~ McGregor MInnesota

BigSandyLake.com Golf On Ice Sponsor

BigSandyLake.com has been a sponsor for years at Golf on Ice at Hill Crest Resort, Golfers Waite for their teams to be called. You can usually get a cold beverage inside and outside on this day, they have carts that drive around the course and sell beverages. Make sure you buy plenty of tickets because they do not have cash out on the lake.

HILLCREST

RESORT

On Minnesota's Big Sandy Lake
in Aitkin County

www.BigSandyLake.com

Hill Crest Resort ~ 218-426-3323

Big Sandy Lake ~ 6526 acres

McGregor, Minnesota 55760

Fishing for crappie, walleye, northern

Snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, cross country skiing

Boating, water activeties all yaer round.

Real Estate prices from high $190's to over $2 mil.

New Construction town homes & New Construction Log Cabins, association maintained.

Minnesota National Golf Course ~ New Construction Homes and Play and Stay Golf Packages for 2009 are on www.MinnesotaNationalGolfCourse.com

Potential Buyers Of Big Sandy Lake Property

Aron and Brooke are local cabiners up on the lake their parents are good friends of ours and these young ladies will be future clients of our once they get out of college. They both had the whole crew out on the Ice and spent the day at Hill Crest Resort.

Viking Game Headquarters - 2008/2009 Season
Golf-On-Ice -
March 7, 2009
Patty's Day - March 17, 2009
Fool's Feast -
March ?, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt -
April ?, 2009
Chili Cook-Off -
2009 watch for date
Human Bowling-On-Ice -
2009 watch for date
Testicle Festival
- 2009 watch for date
Lakes Area Fishing Tournament - June ?, 2009
Big Sandy Lake.com Fishing Tournament - August ?, 2009
Viking Boat Parade - August ?, 2009

www.BiGSandyHillCrestResort.com 218-426-3323 Katie Lutz

Rick Borden & Katie Lutz Big Sandy Lake

Leane & Brookie Golf On Ice

This years event if like ant other year should be as I said earlier on e of the best days out on the Lake this Winter. Make sure you call Katie at The Hill for more information about this event and all other activities they have all year long.

Come visit McGregor Minnesota & Big Sandy lake.

Rick Borden 763-238-8668