Well I have officially been Meme'd and I am so excited... my hat is off to Margaret Woda for introducing to this fun little group!
So without further adiu... Here are the seven things you don't know about me, and probably don't care about, either!
1. In high school I was voted "Most likely to become a Female Mudwrestler"! If only I could have made that work out:)!
2. I am madly in love with my great dane ~Bella~, she is the most wonderful dog I have ever known!
3. When I was 14 I left home and hitch hiked across the country 3 times for a total of a yesr and a half! At the time I thought I was grown and could take care of myself...now I look back and realize I was a BABY!! UGH!!
4. I am having a blow out 40th birthday party this summer...live music, BBQ and Beer...Yay!
Hopefully I fare better than this gal did...
5. I lost my only son Malachi when he was 15 (2006) in a boating accident on lake Havasu...He was an incredibly sweet, kind and thought spirit and I miss him with every breath I take the little yummy cutie pie!
6. My stepson Aaron had a double lung transplant due to Cystic Fibrosis...The University of Washington Medical Center and all of it staff are amazing and wonderful people who work miricales everyday while we go about our business. Aaron and my dear friend Sarah Morris (who is a Realtor and also suffers from CF) created Breathe 4 Tomorrow and foundation to assist families dealing with the day to day struggles
7. I am an adrenaline junkie...so I secretly wish that I was independently wealthy so I could bankroll non-stop adventures!
So there ya have it a glimpse into me...Hmmmmmm...now whose next:)
THE RULES:
Here is a continuation of of my 2009 Flood Blog...this is Day 2!
My friends Lisa, Julia and I headed in to Tumwater Falls to see how the Deschutes River was holding up here's what we saw...
The Pic on to the Right above is a Park sign...I couldn't believe my eyes...
We decided to head home and get some dry clothes on...I took a few more pics of the Brewery Warehouses on the way...
Once we were changed we headed back down to see if we could assist anyone in Centralia...unsure if we could find access we gave it a whirl...we made a detour into the little town of Bucoda...
This was the entrance into Bucoda, not a good sign...there are many elderly and fixed income folks in this rural town...so we will come back to assist them with clean up...
Notice in the above far right pic...the tip of a fire hydrant peeking through the water...this gives you an idea of how deep the water was...and that wasn't even the deepest point!
We helped some very sweet gals get to their home so they could check on it...So far only the garage was flooded, Thank goodness all was still dry inside the house....when will the river crest they wonder???
The sun was going down so we got back in the rig to try to make our way down to Centralia...but we didn't make it far...the road was had turnes to a lake as far as the eye could see (lucky for my husband Joe I-5 was shut down and this is the back road to his work...dang it...he was gonna have to take another day off!
So we had to turn around and head back to the safety and warmth of home...my heart broke at the thought of all the people affected by this flooding...these were only pics of our small area...imagine how many little towns all across Western Washington mirror what you have seen here and even worse...the families, the animals...down to the little field mice, swimming to the safety of a branch or twig...
and to end this on a lighter note...anyone looking to buy some Real Estate? I would be happy to represent you...
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On January 7th 2009 we got word that with the record snow fall combine with a visiting"Pineapple Express" we were likely to see some flooding throughout Western Washington...and boy they weren't kidding!!
I headed out that Wednesday morning to snap some photos of the preperation down in lewis County as they had been hit hard in December 2007 with the Interstate ending up under 10ft of water and I was curious to watch the progression and document it...i didn't want to miss a thing this time!
I won't bore you with a bunch of words as I have found that the pictures say it all...So let's begin!
This was across the street from my house in the Tenino City Park...we have no river or stream so imagine my suprise when I stepped out my front door!
We actually had some rapids...i jumped in my car and headed down to Centralia about 10 min. south going the back roads..
Everyone was getting ready for the waters to rise...and I mean everyone...
It was already flooding in many streets...the leveei would not breech until 8am the next day...UGH!!
Cars were parked, owners nowhere to be found, people started to to venture out...curiousity is human nature I think...
I decide to head home and make dinner...I took a couple more pics on the way home...
When I arrived home the Tenino City Park was under more water...
I made dinner & then called my friends Lisa & Julia to see if they would like to return to Centralia with me to help sandbag as the homeowners were left to sandbag self serve style! So we had a cocktail and headed out...Me in the orange, Lisa in red & Julia in Gray...boy were we soaked & sore the next mornin'!
We met wonderful, sweet people and everyone banded together to help each other out...it was an amazing experience I will never forget! The next morning we headed out to check out the Deschutes Falls in Tumwater...so stay tuned for my next blog of Day 2!
So during our crazy snow storm I walked my little behind down to the local library and unexpectedly found a treasure!
What you ask?... I found a great documentary film on the Thurston County area and felt compelled to share it! The name of the movie is "Go With The Flow" and it gave a great history of our area...from the Native Americans who first called this beautiful land their home...the joining of Washington into the Union and the selection of Olympia as our State Capitol. This film gives you a glimpse into the minds and the lives of the people who made Thurston County what it is today including the Schmidt family and their brewery, the plethera of musicians drawn to the area for it's relaxed feel(it even had a clip of an old friend playing in his band Fitz of Depression) and we can't forget all the wonderfully openminded folks that come from all walks of earth to attend and teach at one of the most progressive colleges around...The Evergreen State College.
"Go With The Flow" is full of vintage pictures of streets and buildings that you will recognize if you have lived here for any amount of time. My husband and I knew several of the folks who spoke in the film and it was just great fun and full of nostalgia...a great watch!!
As I said at the beginning of my blog...you can check this out at the local library or you can purchase "Go With The Flow" by clicking on the title.
It truly is a must see if you are from or now live in the Thurston County Area!
As a Full Service Realtor® and Accredited Buyer Representative Specializing in the Tenino and South Thurston County Area my focus is on Residential Properties for 1st time Sellers and Buyers.
Many people ask where I came up with the name Team 242 for my business...the number 242 is my late son Malachi's motocross racing number. It was the perfect way for me to honor his memory and give me the incentive I need each and every day to remain focused on working diligently to provide each and every client with the best possible Real Estate service so they will in turn refer their friends, family & coworkers. I like to think we are still together working as a great team!
In my off time I enjoy camping, dirt bikes, anything outdoors, and spending time with my family, friends and pets! I am always up for trying anything new and exciting! For more information about me checkout my website at www.Team242Realtors.com
My business is primarily based on referrals so I am very focused on my clients satisfaction from the moment I first meet them. I pride myself in quick responses to inquiries, great communication skills and a natural instinct for hearing my clients needs. Early on I solely worked with Buyers, however, when my husband joined me in Real Estate it offered me an oppurtunity to spread my wings. I found that assisting clients in Selling their homes suited my personality to the T! Who knew I had a special knack for being able to understand what was selling in the surrounding area, how to price and prepare the home and the hard part... how to translate this information to my clients without stepping on toes! One thing I am sure to tell prospective clients is that I am not in the business of Listing homes I am in the business of Selling them!
I specialize in assisting clients in Selling/Buying homes in the Tenino and South Thurston County area although I have business in all of Thurston County and North Lewis County. I am an active member of REALTORS®and have earned my Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) desigation. I also earned recognition as a Top Producer in 2006!
I am a firm believer in continuing education as I believe the Real Estate market is extremely competitive and always changing. I find it very important to stay abreast of the constant changes and crucial to to keep my skills at their peak.
Most importantly though I think that when all is said and done the expierence of Buying or Selling your home should be pleasant and positve overall. It is so important to find a Real Estate Agent that you can relate to, trust, easily communicate with, that you feel confident is truly representing you!
Trish is the BEST Realtor I have EVER dealt with and I have & will highly recommend her to ALL of my friends & family!What stand out in my mind is how knowledgable Trish is even though she hasn't been in the field for a ZILLION years & how well she listened to us & knew what we wanted, she is freindly and fun! Up until meeting Trish my experience with Real Estate agents was not very positive...our experience with Trish was WONDERFUL & far exceeded all our expectations!
<<Rhonda M>>
"I am very grateful for the quality of service I was provided by Trisha. She listened carefully to my description of my dream house and utilized her extensive knowledge of the Thurston County real estate market to assist me in finding the home that best fit my budget and personal needs. I am extremely satisfied. Trisha identified a number of homes for me to view and paid careful attention to my reactions and comments as we walked through them. She used this experience to fine tune the search and then located additional homes for me to examine. She was diligent in looking out for my welfare; identifying several potentially costly problems with certain homes I expressed interest in pursuing. I owe her debt of gratitude for that. An agent with less integrity might have let me purchase those homes and collected their commission. I have no hesitation in recommending Trisha to anyone I care about. "
<<Mike McCanna>>
" She has an excellent grasp of the real Estate Process & explains it very well in terms even we could understand. She really cares about people & making sure everyone gets a fair and equitable deal. What stands out in our mind is her dedication , work ethic and positive attitude. She went beyond the call of duty, Trish is a hardworking, down-to-earth, freindly, out going professional. She completely changed our opinion of Realtors as the ones we had used in the past had given us a BAD impression! She has a determination to sell your house that really pays off! She is a fair & honest person & never gives you the impression that she is in it for the money, she genuinely cares about people & goes the extra mile to meet peoples needs!
<<Mike M>>
"Very friendly, helpful and personable. I enjoyed the experience. She shared the excitement with us."
<<Lyndsey and Jesse R>>
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