OK Let's go to the beach club now. The Chelsea beach Club with it's 2 salt water pools and it's tunnel out the the ocean. yes, it was a working class beach club. Not as prestigous as say the Deal Club, but, it was fun. I had my first real kiss in the cabana and I am ashamed to say that it was 1958. Oh my. My father used to do jack knives off of the high dive and I was frequently seen climbing bck down after chickening out and forcing an entire line of people to climb bckwards down the ladder. I did eventually master the high dive. All of my little friends from the neighborhood would go too. It was the thing to do. My favorite part was sneaking ccross the street to the arcade and playing the penny arcade machines. All thoses silly little trinkets made in Japan that we thought were just gold. I kept my collection for a long time. One Christmas I asked for Coney Island Penny Machine made by Remco and I thought I had died nd gone to heven that Christmas morning. Some of my fondest childhood memories were t that beach club and in Long Branch. Of course those of you who are familar with it now would never even be able to fin the remnants of what I remember.
I thought today that I'd talk more in general terms about wht life was like in NJ during the early years. I wish that my scanner was working so that I could have pictures accompany this blog. For those of you that are familar with the big ampitheater on the Garden State Parkway, it's original name was Holmdel Park. After they built the center they named it the Garden State Arts Center and now it has a different name. Well, before there was and arts center there was just plain old Holmdel Park and it was in the sticks. The only other thing in Holmdel was Bell Labs of Telstar fame. It was extremely rural dotted with corn farms and horse farms. This is where we went to sleigh ride and boy was it grand. It was a whole ay outing. There was a great hill there named Telegraph Hill and it was so much fun to ride it all the way down on my Flexible Flyer. Then along came Flying Saucers and at the time they were made of aluminum. We'd wax them up an fly over the hills and bumps. It was the place to be in the winter. I remember sometime in the 80's finding out that a lot for a home was then bout $14,000 and I thought how outrageous. Now that same lot would be $250-300k. Funny how time changes things. What was once considered undesireable woods is now one of the more elite places to be in Monmouth County.
OK I don't mean to be redundant here, but, I have tried repeatedly to add these photos to the original Sagiitta blog and Active Rain will not let me pull it up so rather than have everyone missout on seeing her playing in her first snow, I have dedicaated another entry to her with the snow pictures included. She seems to think that romping in it is great fun but this is more work for the mommy!!!
Bath day tomorrow!!!
Can you believe it? It is snowing in Collegedale, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Apison and all around Hamilton County Tennessee! It has been several years since we got an accumulation and I frankly miss my snow in the winter time. I do not want snow every day from November on, but, a few well placed occurences would be great. It is not unusual to have snow in the Smokey Mountains or on the Cumberland Plateau, but, it is unusual to have it here in Hamilton County. I am thrilled. Here is one of my girls on patrol tonight in the snow. She looks like a polr bear.
Beautiful log Duplex as part of a Planned Unit Development with views to die for! Buy 1 side or both for and rent one out. Typical vacation rentals in this area are $1000 per week. Access to Tennis, Golf, Airstrip, Marina, Swimming Pool, Tiki Bar w/ full bar, 2 restaurants and in a gated community. New construction with very generous decks. Ideal for family getaways or as rental investments. Security on premises. Inside the gates of Deerfield resort. Come take a look today. Get in on the ground floor of a brand new community in established resort. Organized as a condo association. There will be other type of units incorporated. Custom available too. Call today 423-785-7768
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Specializing in 2nd homes,retirement & waterfront investment; development, marinas. I cover all of E. TN waterfront Norris Lake, Hiwassee, Tellico, Watts Bar, Loudon, Coker Creek, Loudon, Chicamauga
Familiar with all of East Tennessee, especially Ooltewah, Collegedale, Chattanooga, Watts Bar Lake and Norris Lake. I love working with referrals and will refer out as well. I am currently building a referral network. I handle commercial as well as residential and my specialties are second homes and retirement homes as well as resort and development properties and waterfront investment. Waterfront I live and breathe! Did you know that waterfront property has averaged approximately 11% per year rate of appreciation over the last 10 years. I cannot think of a better real estate investment and think of all the fun you'll have while your investment grows. Even with the economic difficulty, waterfront property continues to be in demand. There is less and less prime properties available and smart folks are scooping it up now while the market is asleep!
I am really anxious to talk with you and share my knowledge of Tennessee lakes and Rivers with you.
Currently I am featuring several waterfront, all inclusive, private communities. There is a very special equine community River Ranch (see my blog) and a one of a kind boating community, Sequoyah Lake Tellico Resort. Both of these are very affordable and excellent investments! Think about you retirement TODAY!!! and get in on a pre-construction opportunity.
Call me today!
My poodles say it all!!! I show and love standard Poodles and they frequently accompany me in my real estate business. They are the perfect little ambassadors. I hope that you'll meet them!
Want to know about waterfront in Tennessee, especially marinas and retirement, second homes? Call me today!!! Norris Lake, the cleanest lake in the South. You'll love it!!!!
Want to relocate to Collegedale, Ooltewah or Chattanooga? The Southern Adventist University is in Collegedale and drives this economy. If you are in the process of transferring in or out of the area, please, please give me a call. I know that I can help. Call me today! I know it well. This is my home, my farm and I usually know about properties before they even hit the market. Let's chat.
The water is fine, come on in!
OK, so I am a different kind of Realtor, but, I do have fun and so do my clients. If you want an informal, knowledgeable guide for your real estate experience you should definitely call me. I promise you a successful endeavor and a good time while we are doing it. I know most of East Tennessee, so, if you are looking, I am available...just call or write!
List and sell resort and waterfront homes, condos and development property. Manage sales of entire private, waterfront communities. Marinas on inland lakes in Tennessee. Strong in contracts and negotiations and easy to talk with. I consider myself a great problem solver. There always is a way if you want to badly enough. I will use the same grit and mental agility for you and your property.
If it's out there, I have it or can find it. I'd love to hear from you. discuss your needs and pursue the project.
Marinas, Development waterfront, Condos, Investment waterfront, 1031 Exchange and Retirement/Vacation Homes Homes and land for retirement or pre-retirement clients.
Covering all of East Tennessee including Ooltewah, Collegedale, Chattanooga and Norris, Hiwassee, Tellico, and Watts Bar lakes. Call me today 423-785-7768
Many on the waterfront of East Tennessee are my former clients, current friends!!! Please join us! The water is beautiful and the weather is great. Tennessee is the Number 2 retirement destination and taxes are low. I'd love to show you or your clients around and help them get a real feel for this beautiful area.
Whether you are looking for a quiet neighborhood to raise a family or thinking of something more exotic for retirement such as a waterfront or golf property, I'd love to help you find that perfect place!
Ooltewah, Collegedale, Chattanooga area relocations welcomed. I love referrals so please contact me. I either have or will know where to get you an answer. I am anxious to hear from you. Let's talk! This is a great area if you want to be part of a community and the school systems are excellent. Please won't you let me introduce you to our community and become part of our family of friends?
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