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Jim Frimmer, San Diego Mission Valley Realtor

The ActiveRain Symphony Station: One of our own (me!) performs Claude Debussy at Pacific Regent in La Jolla

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.For those coming into town for the 2009 Convention of the National Association of Realtors, I will be performing in my chamber music group on Friday afternoon, November 13, at 4:00 p.m., at the Pacific Regent in La Jolla, 3890 Nobel Drive.

The concert should last about 1½ hours, and the public is welcome, so if anyone wants to come up to La Jolla, enjoy a bit of classical music, and then go out to
tour La Jolla afterwards and possibly have something to eat, call Russel Ray at 619-341-0173 (he also happens to be my page turner for the concert). Keep in
mind that the best touring is during daylight hours, and darkness gets here around 6:00 p.m. now, but there are lots of good places to eat in La Jolla, especially if price is no object.

Following is the concert program:

Claude Debussy: Flower Child, Impressionist, Revolutionary

Joanne Regenhardt, Narrator
Janelle DeStefano, Mezzo Soprano
James Frimmer, Piano

  • C'est l'Extase - Janelle and James
  • General Lavine - James
  • Clair de Lune - James
  • Chevaux de Bois - Janelle and James
  • Sarabande - James
  • Pagodes - James
  • Serenade for the Doll - James
  • Sarabande Excerpt - James
  • Nuit D'Étoiles - Janelle and James
  • Beau Soir - Janelle and James
  • Il pleure dans mon coeur - Janelle and James
  • Pour Les Arpeges Composes - James
  • L'isle Joyeuse - James

About Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy (1862-1918), a French composer, one of the most important impressionist composers (even though he himself disliked the term), is also one of the more prominent composers from late 1890s and early 1900s.

Debussy began piano lessons at the age of 7, and at the age of 10 was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire where he studied for 11 years. In 1884 he won the prestigious Prix de Rome with his composition L'Enfant prodigue.  His win resulted in a scholarship to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, which included a four-year residence at the Villa Medici, the French Academy in Rome. Much of his later music displayed harmonies and chords featuring dissonances that were never musically resolved. His harmonies, considered radical in his day, were influential to almost every major composer of the 20th century. 

Performer Biographies

Joanne Regenhardt, narrator, has been known to San Diego audiences since 1955 when she represented San Diego in the San Francisco opera auditions and began signing with Starlight Opera. She has sung concerts throughout Southern California both in oratorio and in solo peformances withy symphony orchestras and in recitals. Her book of poetry, "Soundings," was published in 2002. Joanne is currently integrating narratives of musicians' lives into programs of their music, choosing aspects of the lives and musical selections which can be nejoyed in an intimate setting. She has done this with the lives and music of Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and, of couse, Claude Debussy.

Janelle DeStefano, mezzo soprano, has been praised for her passionate delivery and rich, seamless voice. She has sung on regional operatic orchestral and musical theater stages throughout the United States. Recent roles have included Romeo in "I Capuletti e I Montecchi," Mrs. Winemiller in "Summer and Smoke," and the title role in Benjamin Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia." Janelle has a special interest in Spanish song and Zarsuela, and has performed at the Zarzuela Festival in Napa, California, as well as with the acclaimed early music ensemble, El Mundo. Janelle has won several vocal competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, San Diego District; the National Association of Teachers of Singing; and the Musical Merit Foundation. She currently is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

James Frimmer, piano, received his Bachelor of music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Redlands in Redlands, California. While at the University of Redlands, James served as staff accompanist and was a winner of the University's concerto competition, the Redlands Bowl Young Artists Auditions and the Young Artists competition. He has performed in master classes of Daniel Pollack, John McCabe, and José Feghali. In addtion to being an active chamber musician in the San Diego area, James is also a Realtor with Century 21 Award in Mission Valley and the Operations Manager at Borders Books and Music at Plaza Bonita in National City.

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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

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Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

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The days are getting shorter.....

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.....and that means that we start lighting up our homes earlier and earlier.

The time between Halloween and New Year's Day also happens to be the time of the year when a great many home fires occur since it's also the heating season and a lot of cooking gets done for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and those New Year's Day football games.

The National Fire Protection Association ranks cooking as the #1 cause of home fires, which surprised me since I don't cook. I knew that cigarettes, candles, heating equipment, and extension cords were high on the list. Let's take a look at cooking, though, and what we can do to prevent cooking fires:

  1. A major cause is simply the lack of cleanliness. Not only can a heavy accumulation of grease catch on fire, but it creates a health hazard since all sorts of bacteria and other micro-organisms live in the grease. Clean the air filter on your kitchen vent hood, as well as the surfaces of your stove, microwave, and nearby cabinets, drawers, and countertops.
  2. Kitchen fireDon't wear clothes with loose-fitting sleeves, or roll the sleeves up when cooking, especially with an open-flame gas appliance.
  3. Paper towels, hot pads, towels, and curtains at that kitchen window should be kept well away from hot surfaces such as the countertop toaster oven.
  4. San Diego Gas & Electric recommends having all gas-using appliances inspected annually to help prevent gas leaks or other problems during this time of heavier-than-normal usage.
  5. Check clearance between stove and bottom of microwaveMany people install microwaves above the stove and below the cabinet. Sometimes, though, it doesn't leave enough clearance between the bottom of the microwave and the top of the burners, causing heat damage to the bottom of the microwave and forcing you to reach over hot pots or burners to get to those rear burners. If you don't think you have enough clearance, you probably don't. Move the microwave, get a different microwave, or have the microwave raised.
  6. If a fire starts in your microwave, do not open the door. Instead, unplug the microwave and the fire should go out on its own due to lack of oxygen. Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher in your kitchen that is ready to use, and call the fire department if there is any doubt whatsoever. It is better to call back and cancel the alarm rather than call too late.
  7. Practice fire safety!The same goes for a fire in your oven. Keep the door closed and turn off the oven off.
  8. If you have a grease fire in a pot or pan, you can usually snuff it out by carefully sliding a lid over the pan. Make sure you turn the burner off and resist moving the pot or pan to the sink. Just leave it alone until the pan cools. Baking soda is also a great way to suff out a grease fire. Whatever you do, never, ever throw water on a grease fire because the grease will splatter and possibly cause the fire to spread.

 

Questions about the upcoming NAR Convention? Click here.

 

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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

**********

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

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Mission Valley condos: If you spend too much time looking....

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.There was a top-floor, ocean- and golf course-view condominium in Mission Valley that came on the market a couple of months ago.

My Buyers fell in love with it but told me, "We want to look around some more" even though it was exactly what they told me they were looking for, and the price was right -- more than right actually.

Mission Valley condo viewUnfortunately, top floor condominiums with ocean- and golf course-views in Mission Valley that are priced right -- or wrong! -- don't stay on the market for any length of time, and this one didn't either.

Late that night I noticed that the MLS had been changed from ACTIVE to PENDING. Ooops. Now I had to send that heart-wrenching email to my Clients telling them. They were so heart-broken that they quit looking for a new home.

Remember that I told you these top-floor condominiums with ocean- and golf-course-views in Mission Valley don't come along very often.

The unit they were looking at has fallen out of escrow and is back on the market. I guess you know that I already sent my Clients an email.....

AND GOT A POSITIVE REPONSE!

 

Questions about the upcoming NAR Convention? Click here.

 

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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

**********

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

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15 recent blog posts:

  1. Before you pull the plug on Grandma....
  2. Need a roommate for the NAR Convention next month?
  3. Water conservation resources
  4. News You Can't Use, Vol. II: What's your definition of financial ruin?
  5. News You Can't Use: I don't want to be rich and famous....
  6. A tour of Cancer Survivors Park in downtown San Diego
  7. ATTENTION: Don't eat those pumpkin seeds!
  8. Watch those square feet numbers!
  9. Controversies? Or building people and businesses?
  10. It's summer time!
  11. 33rd Annual Fall Home Decorating & Remodeling Show coming up
  12. Speechless Sunday: Sunset at the beach
  13. If this is in your front yard, call The Orkin Man (before Halloween)!
  14. Want a piece of sports memorabilia?
  15. FHA puts new limits on reverse mortgages

Join me in the following ActiveRain Groups:

  1. Out and About - Share specific events, places, and things to do with your target audience.
  2. NAR 2009 Convention San Diego - Coming to the Convention in November? Check in here.
  3. Guerrilla Marketing Tactics - Marketing that requires mostly ingenuity, creativity, time, and energy.
  4. Inspired By Nature - Where you can come to relax among Mother and Father Nature's fauna and flora.
  5. Classical Music - Share classical music events with your target audience.
  6. Active Rain Book Club - A great place to find information on books of all genres.

Water conservation resources

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.Since we're still suffering under a Level 2 Drought Alert, with no relief in site, here are  some good sources for tips, tricks, ideas, and suggestions for conserving water.

Drought PreparednessCalifornia droughts background—The California Department of Water Resources has put together historical facts and trends about droughts in California, and is a good resource to gain a greater perspective on the most recent drought concerns.

California water districts and associations—Your local water district is often a good resource for rebates, water conservation tips specific to your area, and other information concerning water use in your community.

Flex Your Power

Flex Your Power—Flex Your Power's website is a resource for energy efficiency and conservation information. Find incentives, rebates, technical assistance, retailers, product guides, case studies, and more.

Water Saver Home

H2Ouse - Water saver home—The California Urban Water Conservation Council has put together a virtual home that demonstrates the many ways you can help conserve water in your house. Take the tour to investigate water saving opportunities and learn more about household water conservation.

Environmental Protection Agency

Residential water conservation techniques—The Environmental Protection Agency released this simple computer program in 1991 showing a ways to save water in your home and protect the environment, all while saving money. An older program, but still useful for anyone seeking information about conservation.

Smart Rebates

Smart Rebates program—Smart Rebates is a statewide program administered by the California Urban Water Conservation Council that offers a wide-ranging list of measures for conservation products and appliance rebates in areas that have never before operated programs. Residential and commercial customers of participating water utilities may qualify for Smart Rebates. Verify that your water utility is participating in the Smart Rebates Program and which water-saving fixtures and appliances are eligible for rebates in your area.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Water conservation in your backyard—Wise use of water for garden and lawn watering not only helps protect the environment but saves money and provides for optimum growing conditions. Use this resource to learn simple ways of reducing the amount of water used for irrigation.

Water conservation tips and drought guidebook—The California Department of Water Resources has put together a Water Conservation Tips sheet and a 2008 Urban Drought Guidebook. Both are good sources of information regarding ways to reduce water use.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

WATERGY software—WATERGY is a spreadsheet model that uses water and energy relationship assumptions to analyze the potential of water savings and associated energy savings. The spreadsheet allows utility data input (energy and water cost and consumption data for the most recent twelve months) and facility data (number and kind of water-consuming devices and their water consumption and flow rates). It then estimates annual savings for direct water use, direct energy use, and indirect energy use, as well as total cost and payback times for a number of conservation methods.

Be Water Wise

Watering calculator—The Watering Calculator estimates the amount of water to give your landscape or garden each week. Intended for use with urban Southern California zip codes, it was developed by the city of San Diego and is provided by the Metropolitan Water District and The Family of Southern California Water Agencies.

WaterSense—WaterSense makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment. Look for the WaterSense label to choose quality, water-efficient products. Many products are available and don't require a change in lifestyle. Explore this link to learn about WaterSense labeled products, saving water, and how businesses and organizations can partner with WaterSense.

WaterWiser

Waterwiser drip calculator—The drip calculator can show you how much water is being wasted at your home or business due to leaky faucets and fixtures.


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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

**********

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

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15 recent blog posts:

  1. News You Can't Use, Vol. II: What's your definition of financial ruin?
  2. News You Can't Use: I don't want to be rich and famous....
  3. A tour of Cancer Survivors Park in downtown San Diego
  4. ATTENTION: Don't eat those pumpkin seeds!
  5. Watch those square feet numbers!
  6. Controversies? Or building people and businesses?
  7. It's summer time!
  8. 33rd Annual Fall Home Decorating & Remodeling Show coming up
  9. Speechless Sunday: Sunset at the beach
  10. If this is in your front yard, call The Orkin Man (before Halloween)!
  11. Want a piece of sports memorabilia?
  12. FHA puts new limits on reverse mortgages
  13. How to appeal your property taxes
  14. San Diego Zoo's "Name the Panda" contest starts Saturday
  15. 2009 Mission Valley condo activity through October 6, 2009

Join me in the following ActiveRain Groups:

  1. Out and About - Share specific events, places, and things to do with your target audience.
  2. NAR 2009 Convention San Diego - Coming to the Convention in November? Check in here.
  3. Guerrilla Marketing Tactics - Marketing that requires mostly ingenuity, creativity, time, and energy.
  4. Inspired By Nature - Where you can come to relax among Mother and Father Nature's fauna and flora.
  5. Classical Music - Share classical music events with your target audience.
  6. Active Rain Book Club - A great place to find information on books of all genres.

Top 10 tips to stay safe around dogs and cats

My owner is a Realtor with Century 21 Award in San Diego.Most of the time when I go with Clients to show a property, the MLS listing sheet has warned me ahead of time:

  • Dogs in back yard!
  • Indoor cats. Please don't let them out!
  • Mommy dog with puppies in garage.
  • Dogs in master bedroom (probably on pillows)
  • Protective mom cat with one kitten 

For that one out of ten times that such information is not conveyed, or when mommy dog has escaped from the garage into the yard or house, or just when you're at your own home and a dog or cat shows up unexpectedly, here's ten tips to stay safe:

  1. Stay away from an angry or frightened pet, even your own. Any angry or frightened animal, including pets, can be very dangerous.
    Give it time to settle down and talk to it in a calm, soothing voice.
  2. Don't approach a stray cat or dog. You don't know the animal's temperament or what diseases it might be carrying. If you feel sorry for the stray, put out some water and appropriate pet food and let it come to eat on its own terms.
  3. FriendsIf a stray dog comes up to you, especially a larger one, stay calm and stand still. Don't run and don't look directly at the dog; use your peripheral vision to keep an eye on it. Wait until it's gone before you move.
  4. Always ask a pet owner if it's okay to touch a cat or dog that you don't know and that doesn't know you. When you go to pet the cat or dog, offer it the back of your hand first. That way if the pet does bite, your natural reflex is to ball your fist. If you offer an open palm and the pet bites, your reflexive fisting could result in grabbing the pet by the throat or teeth, possibly causing the pet to become even more frightened, with more biting along with defensive clawing. Both scratches and bites can be very painful. Also crouch down so that you are on the same level as the pet, thereby not looking as big and usually resulting in the pet not being as frightened. A pet is more likely to calm down and approach you peacefully if you're the same size as it.
  5. Be gentle when petting a cat or dog. Lightly stroke its back and neck, avoiding the eyes and ears. Quick and unexpected movements can frighten or distress the cat or dog, possibly resulting in a defensive bite or scratch.
  6. Never hit, kick, or spank a cat or dog, or pull its tail, or otherwise harm it. It may try to hurt you, and cat and dog teeth and claws can be very painful when they dig in to human flesh.
  7. Play gently with your pet and stop playing if your pet gets too rough. Pets don't always know how rough they are, but you do. Playing can sometimes result in the pet hiding and then magically re-appearing, so be cautious so that they don't suddenly re-appear under your feet or between your lets and cause you to trip and fall.
  8. Mom and daughterLeave cats and dogs alone while they are sleeping. They sleep when and where they feel safe, so unexpected noises or touching can frighten them unnecessarily, perhaps resulting in a defensive bite or scratch.
  9. Leave cats and dogs alone while they are eating, and never try to take away their food or toys, even as a joke. Survival, i.e., eating, is a basic instinct that can be met with a bite or scratch.
  10. Avoid newborn puppies or kittens. The mother may fight to protect her young.

Cats and dogs are wonderful friends, but they are animals, so treat them with the respect and caution that any animal requires.

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If you're looking for a great condominium in Mission Valley,
the heart and soul of San Diego, please give me a call.

I'm available 24/7, so feel free to contact me by phone or email.

**********

Jim Frimmer, Realtor
Century 21 Award Mission Valley
California DRE License #01458572
619-729-5701
jimfrimmer@century21award.com
Mission Valley Condos Information

**********

15 recent blog posts:

  1. News You Can't Use, Vol. II: What's your definition of financial ruin?
  2. News You Can't Use: I don't want to be rich and famous....
  3. A tour of Cancer Survivors Park in downtown San Diego
  4. ATTENTION: Don't eat those pumpkin seeds!
  5. Watch those square feet numbers!
  6. Controversies? Or building people and businesses?
  7. It's summer time!
  8. 33rd Annual Fall Home Decorating & Remodeling Show coming up
  9. Speechless Sunday: Sunset at the beach
  10. If this is in your front yard, call The Orkin Man (before Halloween)!
  11. Want a piece of sports memorabilia?
  12. FHA puts new limits on reverse mortgages
  13. How to appeal your property taxes
  14. San Diego Zoo's "Name the Panda" contest starts Saturday
  15. 2009 Mission Valley condo activity through October 6, 2009

Join me in the following ActiveRain Groups:

  1. Out and About - Share specific events, places, and things to do with your target audience.
  2. NAR 2009 Convention San Diego - Coming to the Convention in November? Check in here.
  3. Guerrilla Marketing Tactics - Marketing that requires mostly ingenuity, creativity, time, and energy.
  4. Inspired By Nature - Where you can come to relax among Mother and Father Nature's fauna and flora.
  5. Classical Music - Share classical music events with your target audience.
  6. Active Rain Book Club - A great place to find information on books of all genres.