Bill Somerset -ABR®, E-PRO®, Realtor®, Dover NH Real estate agent

There are these 4 guys driving in a car together, 1 from Maine, 1 from Vermont, 1 from Massachusetts, and 1 from New Hampshire.

Down the road a bit, the man from Maine starts throwing bags of potatoes out of the car window, the man from NH asks what are you doing that for? The man from Maine says, we have so many potatoes just lying around our state and I'm just sick and tired of seeing these things.

Down the road a bit more, the man from Vermont starts throwing jugs out maple syrup out of the car window, the man from NH asks what are you doing that for? The man from Vermont says, we have so many of these jugs just lying around our state and I'm just sick and tired of seeing these things.

And moments later....

You guessed it...

The man from New Hampshire throws the man from Massachusetts out of the window...

Just a little humor to start off your Thursday. Courtesy of Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, Dover New Hampshire. 603-742-2121 x1014. You can contact me at anytime at bill@century21central.com Search the MLS at my website www.billsomerset.com Looking to buy a home in New Hampshire, contact me at anytime!

In May of 1998, the Dover Police Mounted Patrol began its deployment in our downtown area. The goal with this program was twofold. First, the primary goal was to increase the Police Department's sense of presence in the downtown area and secondly, they hoped to promote a positive image and enhance personal communication with members of the public.

The Dover Police Mounted Patrol relies on volunteers to accomplish a number of tasks from stable management to horse exercising. Some volunteers have extensive equestrian backgrounds, while others have none, but have been willing to "learn on the job". Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, and have parental permission if under 18. Experience with horses is not a requirement, but a willingness to work with and around our horses is.

Meet the Horses:

T.J. is a Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross Gelding who came to the Dover Police Department by way of Listowell, Ontario.

T.J. stands 16.3 hands and weighs approximately 1,500 pounds. T.J. is an extremely alert horse, with a very eager disposition. T.J. has been with the Mounted Unit since the very beginning. T.J. is ridden by Officer Michelle Murch and Officer Joseph Caproni.

Black Jack is the Mounted Patrol's newest member. Black Jack is a five year old Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross. Black Jack was donated to the Mounted Patrol Unit in 2007. Black Jack stands 16.2 hands and weighs approximately 1500 pounds and is still growing. Black Jack is currently in training. His primary rider is Officer Michelle Murch.

King Arthur is a registered Percheron draft horse. King Arthur stands 17 hands tall and weighs approximately 1,800 pounds. King Arthur was obtained by the Dover Mounted Patrol in the spring of 1998, to replace another horse who had colic and died. King Arthur was previously at the Tufts University Veterinarian School in Massachusetts where he was a stud horse. The handlers at the school felt he would be a perfect police horse, and when they heard of our horse dying, we were able to make arrangements to have him assigned to us. King Arthur is a large, bold horse, but with a disposition anxious to please. He is a very willing worker and loves the attention he gets from the community downtown. King Arthur was broke to ride and did basic mounted police training in the City of Boston. His primary rider is Officer John Usher.

Well, it's been a long while since I've been asked to do one of these. I have to admit, I'm not a juge fan of the MEME. But, I'll be a good sport and play. I was tagged recently by Sharon Tara, and asked to do a photo MEME. So, here goes!

Here are the rules:

1) Type out all the Questions below and answer them with a picture.

2) Tag 5 people and spread the love out. That is it.

Age at my next Birthday -

Favorite movie or tv character -

Favorite food -

Favorite sports team -

Of course! For those of you that know me and read my blogs!

Place I would most like to visit -

I've been a lot of places, Vegas just happens to be one I've never been to!

Bad habit -

some might say I drink way too much coffee!

So, enough about me, my past, and my habits. It's time to pass along the fun to others. I guess I've been instructed to pass this along to five other members. So, here you guys ladies and gentlemen, you up!

Lanre Folayan

Laura Higgins

Marilyn Kidder

Ray Logan

Matt Mclaughlin

Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, located in Dover New Hampshire. 242 Central Ave., Dover New Hampshire 03820. local phone number 603-742-2121 x 1014, toll free 1-800-921-0021. I can be reached at anytime by email at bill@century21central.com Feel free to stop by my website, www.billsomerset.com Search the entire MLS, no registration required!

Over 200 exhibitors of home related products and services will be here. See the latest in appliances, kitchens, baths, siding, windows, home accessories, and much more. Home & Garden related artisans. With the "Green Revolution" in full swing the weekend will feature a wide variety of on-going demonstrations, relevant seminars and our very popular "Meet the Chef" Cooking Series. Everything you need to know about building, buying, financing, remodeling, decorating or landscaping is all here. Take your dreams and ideas to the 15th Annual Seacoast Home & Garden Show, March 27-29. Admission $8 Adults; Seniors $6; Youth Rate 6-10yrs. $4 and Children under 6 FREE.

Each year the Seacoast Show runs concurrently on Friday and Saturday with the Annual UNH Greenhouse Open House. The Open House is sponsored by the Thompson School of Applied Science, the Plant Biology Department, the Cooperative Extension, and the College of Life Science and Agriculture. The event features educational lectures, guided and self-guided tours of the greenhouses, plant sales, informative displays, the Plant Doctor, and even a children's scavenger hunt. The Open House and greenhouse tours are free and open to the general public from 9-4 both days. The Open House does not run on Sunday.

Returning again this year is the popular Meet the Chefs cooking series, now in its fourth year. This event attracts standing room only audiences and highlights some of the top chefs in the Seacoast region, who will share their culinary secrets and recipes in a specially designed kitchen with state of the art appliances. At the end of each cooking session, samples and recipes are passed out to the audience. Several of the chefs are authors and will be booksigning after their presentations. Please see the complete Meet the Chefs schedule on our website (you can also download their recipes!).

Part 3 in a weekly blog series of Why I love Dover New Hampshire, this week I'm highlighting Dover New Hampshire's Ice arena. The arena is a big part of my families life, and a big part of many of the hockey families in the area also.

Public skating sessions are one of our main attractions at Dover Arena. Skating provides great exercise and an opportunity to get out of the house - plus, it's not like exercising at the gym... skating is fun! Lace-em up and come join the others. Get on the ice and get ready for a great experience.

The rink offers both Adult and Youth Ice Hockey programs and leagues. Whether you are a beginning skater looking to play on a team in an instructional league or an experienced ice hockey player looking to get out and play with others of a similar caliber, Dover Arena is the place to play. Give us a call at (603) 516-6060 to inquire about our leagues now. A experienced group will help get you ready for your next game.

The Dover Arena is the home facility for Dover Youth Hockey, Seacoast Spartans, the Great Bay Skating Club and four local high schools including:

Berwick Academy Varsity Boys and Girls, JV Boys and Girls teams

STA Boys Varsity, JV and Freshmen teams

STA Girls Varsity

Dover High Boys Varsity and JV

Marshwood High

Why not have your party or event at Dover Arena? They can make the rink and other facilities available to you for birthday parties, holiday parties or corporate events. Prices are great!

My family spends a ton of time at the rink. We're one of those crazy hockey families! Hope to see you out at the rink sometime!

Bill Somerset, Realtor®, Dover New Hampshire. Century 21 Central Falls Realty, 242 Central Ave., Dover NH 03820. 603-742-2121 x1014 or bill@century21central.com Looking to buy a home in Dover New Hampshire?. Search for homes in Dover New Hampshire at www.billsomerset.com