If you are looking for a weekend getaway, look no further! This resort is a great place to stay in Princeton. I've stayed here a few times, and can highly recommend it. Dean & I took a video of the resort, click below to view it. Enjoy!
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Monday, July 30, 2007
Downtown Princeton!
I thought I would let you see a little bit of my town! This video is a very quick drive through downtown Princeton. I'll be adding various other neighborhoods during the next while. Please enjoy this quick trip through town!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piDZNa4pzms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piDZNa4pzms
Friday, July 27, 2007
Spa Day!
So our office (CENTURY 21 Princeton Realty) had to go to Kelowna yesterday for a seminar about some changes that CENTURY 21 is doing for our website. So of course that meant us girls (Heather, Carol & I) had to go a day early for SPA DAY! We went on Wednesday and spent 4 hours at the Spa at the Grand Okanagan Hotel. It was wonderful, now really I'm not one of those "girly girls" but this was fun! We each had a masssage, facial, and of course a pedicure! The 3 of us have the best looking toes of any Realtor! We made sure everyone knew about it at our seminar too! We girls had a great day, we also went out for dinner that evening! We just had TOO MUCH FUN! If you go to Kelowna you might want to check out the spa at the Grand! The link is: http://www.grandokanagan.com/spa/index.html
Yesterday, we also had a great seminar, Don Lawby (president of CENTURY 21) spoke for a bit, then Roald Marth (geeky techno guy!) told us about the upcoming changes! It's going to be very exciting. If you look up Roald Marth on the internet, you'll find he's very interesting as well, and extremely knowledgeable on internet stuff. I really enjoyed listing to him speak. Although, everyone found out what a "geek" I really am! Apparently, in the large group of Realtors, I was the only one who actually used ALL THE PROGRAMS he talked about, so now our office says, I'm the "uber-geeek". Although, they did always refer to me as their "digital goddess", so really nothing new there!
Yesterday, we also had a great seminar, Don Lawby (president of CENTURY 21) spoke for a bit, then Roald Marth (geeky techno guy!) told us about the upcoming changes! It's going to be very exciting. If you look up Roald Marth on the internet, you'll find he's very interesting as well, and extremely knowledgeable on internet stuff. I really enjoyed listing to him speak. Although, everyone found out what a "geek" I really am! Apparently, in the large group of Realtors, I was the only one who actually used ALL THE PROGRAMS he talked about, so now our office says, I'm the "uber-geeek". Although, they did always refer to me as their "digital goddess", so really nothing new there!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Introducing "Bear"
We now have a new member of the family! Her name is Bear. She is an australian shepperd crossed with well, I just don't know. But she is a cutey!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Busy long weekend!
Well, I think summer's here! Our little town is rocking! There are lots of people coming through town day! We have a new cold beer and wine store that opens today.
Should be a great long weekend! I hope everyone has fun and drives safely!
Should be a great long weekend! I hope everyone has fun and drives safely!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Penticton Beach Cruise
Yesterday, Randy (my husband) and I rode over to Penticton. Penticton is about 1 hour 15 minutes east of Princeton. We went to the Penticton Beach Cruise. Their website is: http://www.peachcitybeachcruise.com/ If you enjoy classic cars this is the place to go! There were more cars this year compared to last year. The one thing I saw and really liked was the "T-Rex", http://www.go-t-rex.com/ . This is a unique vehicle!
At the suggestion of "The Dean", we went for dinner at the "Hooded Merganser" located at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. (website: http://www.hoodedmerganser.ca/ ) We had a great but messy appy called spicy chicken tacos and a fantastic burger! If you go to Penticton I suggest you have a meal here.
So far, a great weekend! This is one of the many reasons I love Princeton. If you want to have a "day vacation" you don't have to go very far!
At the suggestion of "The Dean", we went for dinner at the "Hooded Merganser" located at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. (website: http://www.hoodedmerganser.ca/ ) We had a great but messy appy called spicy chicken tacos and a fantastic burger! If you go to Penticton I suggest you have a meal here.
So far, a great weekend! This is one of the many reasons I love Princeton. If you want to have a "day vacation" you don't have to go very far!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Biker's Code
Hi everyone! Judy here, AKA the "Associate Dean". I found this online today and thought it was good enough to share (meaning I 'stole' it from another website!).
Bikers Code
Author: Unknown
What Every Biker Should Know
The two-wheeled code of the west
It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and behavior that transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible written on this Biker's Code of the West and there was no need for such to me. But the times are a-changin' and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. These days the riders you see blastin' down the tarmac are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to could be your doctor,lawyer, or your Realtor and may be wearin' a Rolex watch under his leathers. There's nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code of the West just as we old-timers did.
Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take a basket case old hawg and using only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one of a kind eye dazzler, then risking your life on the asphalt on a bike you made yourself out of pride. Bikers wore leather and grease because they knew cagers would just as soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating. We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases, no family (they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against all rules, against mainstream society, and against all odds. You know, we survived and prospered because of the Biker Code of the West and we never took shit from anybody. As an old scooter tramp named Jug once said, "It's every tramp's job to school the young. How else are they gonna know a Panhead from a bed pan?" With that in mind, we bring you a primer on the basic two-wheeled Code of the West. Take heed, brothers and sisters, for our Code is a hallowed one filled with honor and loyalty, the likes of which have not been since the days of knighthood.
The Biker Commandments
Don't take any shit. Be kind to woman, children and animals, but don't take any bullshit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a brash, quick- tempered lout. Be cool, stand tall and backup what you say with action.
Never lie, cheat or steal. Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth. Bikers are always the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows that his word is his bond. Your word is all you have in life that is truly yours. Guard it carefully and be about something noble, for you are a true knight of the road.
Don't snitch. If you see a wrong, fight it yourself. If you are about anything, you'll take care of problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with biker thieves. This rule goes hand in hand with the next one.
Don't Snivel. Absolutely no one likes or respects a sniveler. Another way to say this is hold your mud. Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Most of life's little inconveniences work themselves out whether you snivel or not. Keep your chin up, dammit! You're a biker, not some lowly mollusk.
Never say die and never give up. Whether it's in a fight, a debate, or a business deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up. That's why you see a lot of wealthy bikers these days, 'cause they don't know how to quit in any element of their lives. In the biker world of rugged individualists, only the strong survive.
Help others. When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, stop and help them. Even moral support, it that is all you can give, is better than riding on by. Remember life is about the journey, the ride, not getting there. You already are there. And don't just help bikers, show the world that we are better than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing and gives you everything.
Stick to your guns. Do what you say you'll do, be there when you say you will. This is called integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song says, "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."
Life is not a drill. Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life-go out and take big bites of it. You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around waiting for the party to come to them. You only go around once. Tomorrow you could be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at the wheel of his Caddy. Live life now, make the most of each moment. This is not a drill.
Summary
All right, now let's review. You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road. Protect the weak, walk tall and stand proud. Your word is your bond. Stick to your guns. Don't take any shit. Life is not a drill. Now go forth and ride. When in doubt, ride. That's what we do...ride. If you want to ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend to look like a goof, at least don't act like a goof. These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being a biker than buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being a biker is a way of life, a proud way of life we hold in high regard and with a burning passion for the open highway and for life.
Now ride, dammit!
Bikers Code
Author: Unknown
What Every Biker Should Know
The two-wheeled code of the west
It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and behavior that transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible written on this Biker's Code of the West and there was no need for such to me. But the times are a-changin' and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. These days the riders you see blastin' down the tarmac are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to could be your doctor,lawyer, or your Realtor and may be wearin' a Rolex watch under his leathers. There's nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code of the West just as we old-timers did.
Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take a basket case old hawg and using only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one of a kind eye dazzler, then risking your life on the asphalt on a bike you made yourself out of pride. Bikers wore leather and grease because they knew cagers would just as soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating. We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases, no family (they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against all rules, against mainstream society, and against all odds. You know, we survived and prospered because of the Biker Code of the West and we never took shit from anybody. As an old scooter tramp named Jug once said, "It's every tramp's job to school the young. How else are they gonna know a Panhead from a bed pan?" With that in mind, we bring you a primer on the basic two-wheeled Code of the West. Take heed, brothers and sisters, for our Code is a hallowed one filled with honor and loyalty, the likes of which have not been since the days of knighthood.
The Biker Commandments
Don't take any shit. Be kind to woman, children and animals, but don't take any bullshit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a brash, quick- tempered lout. Be cool, stand tall and backup what you say with action.
Never lie, cheat or steal. Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth. Bikers are always the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows that his word is his bond. Your word is all you have in life that is truly yours. Guard it carefully and be about something noble, for you are a true knight of the road.
Don't snitch. If you see a wrong, fight it yourself. If you are about anything, you'll take care of problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with biker thieves. This rule goes hand in hand with the next one.
Don't Snivel. Absolutely no one likes or respects a sniveler. Another way to say this is hold your mud. Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Most of life's little inconveniences work themselves out whether you snivel or not. Keep your chin up, dammit! You're a biker, not some lowly mollusk.
Never say die and never give up. Whether it's in a fight, a debate, or a business deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up. That's why you see a lot of wealthy bikers these days, 'cause they don't know how to quit in any element of their lives. In the biker world of rugged individualists, only the strong survive.
Help others. When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, stop and help them. Even moral support, it that is all you can give, is better than riding on by. Remember life is about the journey, the ride, not getting there. You already are there. And don't just help bikers, show the world that we are better than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing and gives you everything.
Stick to your guns. Do what you say you'll do, be there when you say you will. This is called integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song says, "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."
Life is not a drill. Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life-go out and take big bites of it. You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around waiting for the party to come to them. You only go around once. Tomorrow you could be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at the wheel of his Caddy. Live life now, make the most of each moment. This is not a drill.
Summary
All right, now let's review. You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road. Protect the weak, walk tall and stand proud. Your word is your bond. Stick to your guns. Don't take any shit. Life is not a drill. Now go forth and ride. When in doubt, ride. That's what we do...ride. If you want to ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend to look like a goof, at least don't act like a goof. These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being a biker than buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being a biker is a way of life, a proud way of life we hold in high regard and with a burning passion for the open highway and for life.
Now ride, dammit!
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