That is not a misprint...it really is thousands of dogs! Today I participated in the SPCA's fundraiser "Doggy Dash". Over 4,000 people gathered with their respective dogs to jog or walk a 3K or 5K path through William Land Park! There really isn't much more to say, since I wrote about it a couple of weeks ago in my blog Land Park Goes to the Dogs. So, without much more ado, enjoy the day:
This is my daughter and I with Harlie, Porsche, Shasta and Sierra waiting for Lisa...a co-worker and her dog Libby.
There were LARGE dogs....
There were small dogs...
There were young dogs (believe it or not, the bloodhound is a pup!)...
There were senior citizens...
There were magnificent Great Danes...
and some there just to have fun...
There were the nervous...
And those completely in charge...
Some took off at a fast pace...
And some of us who chose a more leisurely pace...
Us? We chose the more relaxing venue...
The multitudes of Basset Hounds was particulary fun (I am a sucker for a great Basset)...
I just liked this dog...so you get to enjoy as well!
If a person was ever confused about what kind of pup they wanted, there is no better place to view, ask owners questions and enjoy the breeds! That's about it! I hope you enjoyed the fun!
William Land Park
1702 Sutterville Road
Sacramento CA 95822
916 277-6060
With over 166 acres, this park is the gem of Sacramento. Listen to the lions roar and monkeys whoop in one of the states best small regional zoos. Giggles and belly laughs are evidence of the joy children find in Fairytale Town and Funderland. Young cowboys and cowgirls get their first chance to ride a pony. Spring brings burgeoning baseball players to one of 5 baseball fields. In the fall, sit on the sidelines to watch soccer players from 4-19 year old compete. Enjoy fishing? One of the three ponds are stocked constantly. The constantly played 9 hole golf course welcomes golfers year round. Many weekends will bring jog-a-thons, bike races and fundraisers of every kind. Come enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend at one the city's most beautiful shaded and wonderful parks!
I just attended a gathering of a group of professionals that I couldn't have been more impressed by. They are the best of the best. They pay attention to the newest legalities of our industry. They conduct themselves with the utmost respect and competence. They are technology savvy. They promote relationships within the real estate industry and the public. They sponsor events financially and physically to give to those less fortunate than themselves. Even though they are from different brokerages, different careers within the industry, there is no shortage of support and encouragement for each other. Who are these wonderful people?
They are the Sacramento Association of Realtors Young Professional Council. They are setting the bar high for us and those who aspire to be a professional in the real estate industry. The future of real estate in Sacramento is assured to be bright in their hands.
I attended the city council meeting tonight. I was there not only as a Land Park resident but a new 
member of the Land Park Community Association. There is concern regarding the portion of the new city budget to be passed in June that deals with the Department of Parks and Recreation. The city staff is recommending a 43% cut to the Parks and Recreation budget. This translates into 145 maintenance workers losing their job. It means that the bathrooms would have be closed permanently (or until better times). Lawns would be mowed every 3 weeks. Garbage would be left for too long (garbage cans are overflowing every summer weekend).
A committee was formed by Land Park Community Association that supports all of our parks. "Rescue Sacramento Parks" was forms as a result of a "summit" of those who were concerned about the fate of our parks in these fiscally challenging times. This committee, under the leadership of Craig Powell created suggested alterations in the proposed budget. It kept the same allotted budget, but rearranged it to make the most out of a difficult situation. The council complimented the group on proposing a solution rather than just complaining about the proposal. The council has asked the city staff to review the proposed alterations and to come back with a reasonable response. Let's keep our fingers crossed that reason, rather than politics rules the day.
This may not be big news for the vast majority of my fellow Rainers...but here in Land Park, it is just too 
cool! In the same shopping center as Kinkos and Pet Extreme, we are getting our very own Big Spoon!
For those of you who have been so deprived that you have not had the experience, let me fill you in!
Imagine going into an ice cream shop (in this case frozen yogurt), choosing your size bowl, filling it with as much frozen yogurt as you want, in the flavor you want. Next, choose from a bazillion toppings...anywhere from Reeses Pieces to nuts, from chocolate sauce to marshmallow sauce...and everything in between.
Guess how you pay!...by the pound! Yep...they weigh it at the end and you pay accordingly! Now, how much fun is that? Betcha want one in your neck of the woods! Now, we just have to wait for it to open!
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I've been selling in established classic Sacramento neighborhoods (Land Park, South Land Park, East Sacramento & Curtis Park)since 1995.It would be my pleasure to help you with your real estate needs.
Paula is a native Sacramentan, born and raised in South Land Park. She attended Sutterville Elementary School, Sam Brannan Middle School, C.K. McClatchy High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree at Oregon State University in 1974. She worked as a buyer of childrens wear at Lawrences, a local department store, for nine years and as the manager of a family owned ski rack company for another 9 years. She and her husband Richard moved into Land Park in 1979 and loved raising their three children there. Their children now own their own homes in the Land Park area.
In 1995 Paula earned both her real estate license and brokers license. She is priviledged to be a member of the Sacramento Association of Realtors Master's Club, selling more than 3 million dollars worth of property each year since 1996. Paula enjoys being the Chairperson of the Grievance Commitee for the Sa
cramento Association of Realtors.
When Paula is not working with clients, she enjoys walking her two unruly English Springer Spaniels, working in her yard or the latest home project or playing with her granddaughters.
Her most recent rediscovery is my love of art. She was an art major in college and in 2006, had an opportunity to start creating again. Paula sculpts bronze animals in the lost wax method. Her subjects are animals and birds, both domestic such as dogs and cats and wild, such as meerkats, flamingos and penguins. It is a great joy Paula works with in her spare time.
Paula is fortunate to live and work in the area in which Ishe specializes - Land Park. She also 
specializes in the older neighborhoods of East Sacramento and Curtis Park. Paula is drawn to the character and the unique architecture of each home. The tree-canopied neighborhoods feature beautiful parks. Growing up in South Land Park, she also has experience in selling homes in this wonderful established neighborhood.
Be sure to check her blog (Land Park Blog) for current issues facing these fine older neighborhoods.
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