Localism: Lynchburg City County, VA

Poplar Forest-Va-Thomas Jefferson's(retreat) Come and explore, right in your own home.

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:12:00 -0600

This is Thomas Jefferson's retreat, where he enjoyed horseback riding, reading, and writing. The site is open, but is going through an extensive restoration and conservation

Historic home, Other, Farm

Activities: Group tours/walking tour

Address: P.O. Box 419 Lynchburg, VA

Tel: (434) 525-1806

BELOW ARE SEVERAL LINKS THAT GIVE YOU AN IDEA WHAT POPLAR FOREST IS LIKE

http://www.poplarforest.org/directions.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/calendar.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/virtualtour.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/tourismlinks.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/store/commerce.cgi

http://www.poplarforest.org/hist.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/jeff.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/arch.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/rest.html

http://www.poplarforest.org/educ.html

VIRGINIA HOMEOWNERS ALLIANCE - Calling All VA REALTORS

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:38:21 -0600

Virginia REALTORS have you checked out this information for your NEW HOME BUYERS, HOMEOWNERS, SELLERS or YOURSELF?!?!?

www.VAhomeownersAlliance.com

"The Virginia Homeowners Alliance (VHA) is an exciting new service provided by REALTORS® to help homeowners protect their most treasured investment, their home." (from VA Homeowners Alliance web site)

If you are a VA REALTOR, do yourself a favor and register. Great Information - this is the Virginia Assocation of REALTORS and our Local REALTOR Associations at work!

Kathy Carson, ABR, GRI

"THE GARY FOSTER TEAM" - RE/MAX 1st Olympic - Lynchburg, VA

434-660-4025 or kcarson@jetbroadband.com

TIMBER LAKE - "The Gem of Piedmont, Virginia" - Part III

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:15:25 -0600

I looked at the beautiful Fall Pictures on Castellum Realty's Blog and could not resist showing off a little VA Scenery - TIMBER LAKE - CAMPBELL CO VA!!

Fall Leaves on Timber Lake - November 2, 2008

Timber Lake - view from the Dam across The Lake - November 2, 2008

Timber Lake - Sun Setting - November 2, 2008

Timber Lake - Moon Over Timberlake - October 2008

This is a great place to live - we took these pictures while on a "cocktail cruises" with our Daughter, Beth Anne, Son-In-Law, Jon and 7 month old, Brylan. They are also Timber Lakers!

Have a Great Fall!!

Kathy Carson, ABR, GRI

"THE GARY FOSTER TEAM" - RE/MAX 1st Olympic - Lynchburg, VA

434-660-4025 or kcarson@jetbroadband.com

REALOGY Owner of C21 & Coldwell Banker Brand experiencing Financial Problems

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:08:38 -0600

According to a report on Bloomberg.com; Apollo's Realogy Seeks Debt Exchange to Avoid Default (Update4). Realogy owns the Century 21 and Coldwell Banker Brands and report $209 million in losses for the last 3 quarters.

Check out this article written by: Caroline Salas and Pierre Paulden

Posted by Kathy Carson, ABR, GRI

The Gary Foster Team - RE/MAX 1st Olympic

434-660-4025 or kcarson@jetbroadband.com

AMAZEMENT SQUARE'S 6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES-November 21-23 2008

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:19:41 -0600

Visit their "amazing" website(below) and you'll see how they got their name(simply amazing)

http://www.amazementsquare.org/welcome.php

Stop by a Festival of Trees Open house to kick-off your holiday decorating and find gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your shopping list!

Bid on holiday trees,wreaths, and mantle pieces donated by local organizations and shop the selection of vendors offering high-quality unique gift items.

Entry to an Open House is $5.00 and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Bring your little ones to Breakfast with Santa where they can have their picture taken with Santa and buy gifts for parents and grandparents in their special Children's store.

Tickets are $10 per person. seats are limited, so make your reservation soon!

For adults-only, the Gala on Sunday evening is the perfect way to relax after a busy week. Enjoy festive food and beverages to the sounds of the Paddy D. Trio. Make your final bids on the holiday decor items and hear the winners announced.

A great kick-off to the holiday season!

Tickets are $40 per person and reservations are required!

All proceeds benefits Amazement Square's outreach programs.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT AMAZEMENT SQUARE AT (434-845-1888)

FOR MORE INFO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE(ABOVE)

FRI NOVEMBER 21 (OPEN HOUSE 3:00-7:00)

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22

CHILDREN'S BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

9:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.

OPEN HOUSE 2 P.M.-6 P.M.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23

OPEN HOUSE 1 P.M.-4 P.M.

FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA

6 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

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SEVERAL FOLKS FROM OUR OFFICE WILL BE THERE DECORATING OUR TREE TO BE BID ON ,SO

I'LL BE TAKING LOTS OF PICTURES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.