Oktoberfest celebrations will be held in various locations at this time of year. Germantown will of course have one of their own...it is called Germantown after all!
Oktoberfest started almost 2 centuries ago in Munich as an engagement celebration of King Ludwig. It was such a great party, it has continued year after year for the last 176 years. A good time is had by all who partake in the festivities which include eating, drinking, dancing and music. Traditional food includes sausages, kraut,
pretzels, and of course very large mugs (ein mass) of beer.
Many cities continue this tradition by hosting celebrations. http://www.bastbellmuseum.com/oktoberfest_sponsors.html
This year, a new addition promises to be fun....Dachshund racing at 3pm on Saturday, Sept 26th. If you are hungry or thirsty, come on out and support the Germantown Historical Society!
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There have been many mentions and remembrances today of that horrible event 8 years ago. At our Wiscionsin Realtors Convention, we had a moment of silence. At our CRS luncheon there was a moment of slience.
I am sure most people were remembering those lost on that tragic day, lost in 3 different places, New York, Washington DC & Shanksville, PA.
I chose to remember and pray for those that were "left behind". Those that perished that day have found eternal peace, and those left behind have not. Many children were left mother or fatherless. Spouses were left single, some to raise children, some wives to raise a child that was to be born in the next few months. I thought of them
Also in my thoughts were those that survived, but barely..... I am sure they have not only physical scars, but huge emotional scars. Most likely those physical scars are barely visible, and while the emotional scars may be less visible, or invisible, they are there. They will always be there. The "what ifs", the "why me" or "why not me". Offhand I think of Greg & Lauren, who documented Laurens escape with her life in the gripping book "Love, Greg & Lauren". Lauren was walking into the Trade Center Lobby, when the first plane hit, and was blasted back out of the building through the shattering glass lobby. She hung onto life through months of medical care for burns she got that day. I wonder how they are doing.....
Those who live "farther away" from these events, don't remember daily, but we all remember today....what are you praying for today?
You might not think there would be ethnic traditions that are tied to the first day of school, but the Germans have it covered! School: A Sweet Start....On the child's first ever day of school, tradition has it in Germany, that the mother would make a tute (two-tah) and fill it with treats for the child. It was meant to sweeten the bitter pill of the first day of school, when life begins in earnest! Like many things, this custom has become commercialized, with tutes being sold in stores ...some of them are huge and measure up to 3 or 4 feet tall, sometimes as big as the child!
This was the first year I made tutes, and I made them for my grandkids...filled them with candy, and cute school supplies and toys....The kids loved them! In years past, the only tradition we had was the photo on the first day of school...NO MATTER THE AGE...yes, they hated it in high school, but I still did it!
Do you have any family tradition on the first day of school? I'd love to hear about them...PTasker@shorewest.com
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Contact Pat if you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area. Visit Pat's website - please consider it as your online source for local real estate information, and return often for the latest property listing updates
covering the suburbs of Greater Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Milwaukee Counties
Looking for a REaltor in the Milwaukee Metro Area? Call Pat Tasker at 414-588-4907
Pat Tasker is your Milwaukee area Real Estate specialist. Her knowledge of the Milwaukee area and surrounding communities allows her to thoroughly assist you in meeting all of your real estate needs and goals.
Contact Pat if you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area. Visit Pat's website - please consider it as your online source for local real estate information, and return often for the latest property listing updates
As the leader in our local market, Shorewest Realtors once again took the lead by announcing a JOB LOSS PROTECTION PLAN would be available to our sellers and buyers!
Since many buyers are sitting back, hesitating in this market, because of uncertainty of their career futures, this program will help get more buyers take the step!
If you are a seller and would like to employ the new program to get your home sold, Call Pat Tasker today to get the details! Or, if you are a buyer and would like to hear how this program can help you purchase a new home with confidence, call Pat, she can be reached at 262-437-5853.
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Looking for a REaltor in the Milwaukee Metro Area? Call Pat Tasker at 414-588-4907
Pat Tasker is your Milwaukee area Real Estate specialist. Her knowledge of the Milwaukee area and surrounding communities allows her to thoroughly assist you in meeting all of your real estate needs and goals.
Contact Pat if you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area. Visit Pat's website - please consider it as your online source for local real estate information, and return often for the latest property listing updates
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Residential sales since 1989. Listing & selling in the Washington and Waukesha Counties, and the Milwaukee Metro area. Listening to clients needs to deliver a high level of customer service.
Licensed in 1989, my first year in the business I was the Rookie of the Year for my company (1200 agents). A successful company leader in sales and listings ever since. I realized early on that this would be my lifetime profession, and I started working on designations, first off-CRS & GRI. Over the past 20 years I have aquired these additional designations: ABR,SRES, CLHMS, CHMS and E-Pro. The purpose of these was not to have alphabet soup after my name, but rather gaining the education provided through the course work, in order to help my buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. (another surprise benefit was the referral network, and friends made along the journey!) Buyers and sellers have the same ultimate goals: Sellers want to get the best price, in the shortest time, with the least hassles. Buyers want to get the best value in their home purchase. Voted as a top agent in customer service by Milwaukee Magazine 2009 & 2008, in an independent survey of my customers!
Born and raised in Milwaukee, and now a resident of Germantown I KNOW THE AREA! And I KNOW THE MARKET! Buyers and sellers can rely on my expertise to get them the best accepted offer possible in light of the current market trends.
Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the Realtors Institute, Accredited Buyers Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Home Marketing Specialist (staging).
The most recent addition to my list of services is a Staging Opinion, and the ability of my sellers to make use of my staging inventory of decorating items and furnishings while their home is listed with me!
Pat's customers have voted her a Milwaukee Magazine
FIVE STAR AGENT Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate
"At my request, Pat recently helped my daughter and her husband find and buy their first home. The service was exemplary, from arranging showings on short notice on a holiday to writing an offer the next day to getting the transaction through closing. I am a real estate lawyer, and must say that Pat drafted an excellent Offer to Purchase. She is very knowledgable about the market, and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her without hesitation." September 30, 2008
Kent Tess-mattner, Owner, Schmidt Rupke Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C.
"Pat is one of those remarkable people who is dedicated to her craft and makes it look easy. Her success is a direct result of her commitment to her clients and customers. Pat is an expert in her field, hard working and knowledgeable. I enjoyed working with Pat because she is entirely upbeat and never has a bad day! I wish I could have cloned her!" September 22, 2008
Michelle Kurtz, Sales Director, Shorewest Realtors
managed Pat at Shorewest Realtors
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