Thirty two years ago today, September 9, 1978, I married my best friend.
It hasn't all been perfect - it certainly wasn't easy. We didn't always know where the money was going to come from to pay the bills, but we always knew we would be ok. We always knew we had each other.
I supported him when he really wanted a dog, when he really wanted a pool table, when he really wanted a boat...even though we couldn't afford any of them. I eventually forgave him when he bought the motorcycle even though he knew I was dead set against it.
He has supported me through panic disorder and anxiety attacks, healthy lifestyle changes that replaced his favorite foods with spelt and rice substitutes. He supported me starting my business and filling the house with staging props and he has somewhat accepted my addiction to ActiveRain, now referring to himself as a "laptop widower."
We have had a great life together so far, but I think the years ahead will be even better.
Antique & Classic Car Show in Dover, New Hampshire - September 12, 2010
The Annual Woodman Institute Museum Antique & Classic Auto Show will be held Sunday, September 12 from 12-4 on the grounds of the museum.
All museum exhibits will also be open including "DOVER in the 1860s LINCOLN EXHIBIT."
Admission:
Adults $6 Children $3 (includes the car show and all museum exhibits)
The Woodman Institute Museum studies and lectures on local area history. It opened in 1916, after Annie Woodman left a $100,000 Trust to the City of Dover. The museum originally included the Woodman home, the Hale home, and the 1675 Damm garrison. Recently aquired is the Keefe house, located behind the Woodman home.
The finest display of natural history and geology in the area can be found at the Woodman home.
Some of the more memorable pieces displayed are Indian artifacts from over 3000 years ago, a ten foot polar bear, a two headed snake and a four legged chicken. The saddle used by President Lincoln shortly before his assassination is also at the Woodman home.
Eight hundred period artifacts are displayed at the 1675 Damm Garrison helping visitors experience colonial life in Dover.
The museum is located at 182 Central Ave, Dover.
For more information and to view photos, visit The Woodman Institute Museum online.
Today Monday, 9/6/10, is the LAST DAY to VOTE for Zack
You have no idea just how happy I am that this is the final day.
Voting for Zack every day while also participating in the 30/30 challenge has really kept me on my toes. I'm sure that this has been great exercise for my mind, but emotionally...a bit stressful.
Although it appears a bit hopeless that Zack will make the top five, there still is a chance if just a small percentage of AR members vote today.
We are not giving up...
We need all the votes we can get today...
You can only vote once a day....
so you only have to click the link and VOTE ONCE.
NOTE: If you click the link and it says something about "enabling cookies" or it doesn't open directly to Zack's picture....simply exit out and click link again. It should work the second time.
It would be exciting to see Zack's number go up dramatically on the last day....please take a minute to click and vote.
Last weekend Portsmouth, New Hampshire hosted it's first air show in over twenty years at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. The stars of the show were the amazing US Navy Blue Angels.
For days, leading up to their performance, the Blue Angels buzzed the area with booming sound and roaring speed, practicing their craft just above our heads.
For many locals, just having the Angels practice in the area, was exciting enough.
It is estimated that 70,000 people were in attendance for the two day show. Local businesses couldn't be happier with the results.
This year, the Blue Angels received 400 applications for appearances and accepted approximately 30...Portsmouth was lucky to be one of the chosen locations.
The Angels weren't the only thing blue around here last weekend...
Benson's Wild Animal Farm - Then and Now
I recently revisited a childhood haunt in Hudson, New Hampshire, that is currently being restored back to life. I had no idea how emotional it would be revisiting Benson's Wild Animal Farm,... but I'm really happy I did.
In yesterday's post about Benson's I promised some photos. So, as promised:
BENSON'S 1960's
BENSON'S 1982 The next generation - Visiting with my daughter
Benson Park 2010
BENSON'S WILD ANIMAL FARM
THEN and NOW
There is still a lot of work to do clearing and restoring, but volunteers are determined to bring the park back to life after so many years of neglect. They have done a great job so far, and I look forward to visiting Benson Park again very soon!
I am a professional home staging, redesign, and space organization specialist residing in the Seacoast city of Portsmouth, NH. I offer creative and unique solutions to both home owners and realtors.
My mission is to help New Hampshire sellers increase the emotional appeal of their property and sell for the best price in the shortest time. I am dedicated and committed to providing a professional, affordable, resourceful, creative and effective approach to each home I transform. My natural flair for organization and attention to detail are not only invaluable to clients listing their home for sale, but also to homeowners who have a design challenge or are looking for a fresh, updated look.
Making a Great First Impression
You only get that "just listed" buzz once...you want the house at it's ideal showing condition when traffic and the house's price are at their highest. It's all about first impression. Your best chance of getting closest to asking price is within the first two weeks.
A small investment in home staging can make a significant difference in the outcome of your sale.
I would love to assist you in the preparation of your house for sale.
To learn more, visit: sharontara.com
Sharon, thank you so much! We were thrilled with how quickly the house sold. It's being purchased by a young couple who really love it-and we couldn't be happier about that! The comments we received from potential buyers were great- "Does anyone live here?" "Do they really have dogs?" A lot of that was due to your advice and guidance so, thank you! When we were looking at houses for us, I was really amazed to see how some people were showing their houses. Some were great but, with others, I thought "wow, they really should have hired a stager!" Amy Richter
Sharon, I just want to thank you so much for helping me today with your awesome professional opinion. I love my new rooms so much that I keep going in and looking at them. And Paul likes them just as much; he can't believe how much bigger both bedrooms look. What a big improvement. I never thought we would move furniture, I just thought you were going to give me some ideas. It was a lot of fun and it really didn't seem like work. Again thanks so much! Rita Harrington, Nashua, NH Sharon Tara Transformations works! I sold my house in less than 90 days, and in today's market, that's great. Sharon's keen eye and creative organization skills made my home look like one you would see in a magazine. Many of the prospective buyers were surprised by the amount of space in my home once they entered. I continually got positive feedback from my realtor after showings. I have come to know Sharon through a business networking group that we both belong to. She is professional, trustworthy, and skilled. I highly recommend her, whether you are selling your home, preparing for a special event, or just need to get organized. She can make it happen! Marianne Metz Lipe If there was ever any doubt about the power of "Staging", Sharon Tara will make you a believer. She did a fabulous job for me...the house she staged sold in a month, after languishing on the market for six months with no offers. She is very professional, very accommodating, and a lot of fun to work with! I can highly recommend her. Linda Clapp, Tate and Foss, Inc. After an unsuccessful attempt at selling our house last year, I had Sharon stage my home. She gave me great advice and our house sold on the first showing! I was so impressed with her ideas, that I hired her to suggest colors for my new home. I get so many compliments on our colors, I just love it!! Thank you, Sharon, I'll surely pass your name on again, and again! Tracy Harmon, Barrington, NH Sharon Tara has worked her creative magic on several homes that I recently listed and all the homes had offers within a month's time! She is able to enhance any home with her design suggestions and works well in motivating the Seller into making the changes to get the home sold!!! Diane Boynton, Prudential Verani Realty Sharon Tara did the restaging of my entire 4000+ square foot house. The end result was absolutely spectacular. She made every room breathtaking. She put in what must have been 100's of hours shopping, picking out paint colors, etc. Even my teenage children were impressed-a testimonial unto itself! When she had finished, my home was a gorgeous showplace! I actually cannot think of a negative thing to say about the whole process. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Sharon. I know that your work was instrumental in selling my home. Sherry Eldredge, Exeter, NH As a realtor, I have called upon Sharon Tara numerous times. I am always amazed at the difference she can make in the appearance of a home. She works with the homeowner to easily and very cost efficiently improve the look of the home which in turn improves the value of the home. The most amazing transformation I worked with her on is what my company calls the Cinderella house. She took a house that I thought would be stretching it to put it on the market for $800,000 and she transformed it. When she was done we put it on the market for $1,300,000. It was under agreement in 7 weeks. That never would have happened without her!!!! Donna Frederick, Prudential Verani Realty
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