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Window on Wasaga - December 2002
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I was enough, I had enough, I did enough” simply say “Enough.”
So with each inhalation,
say one wish-word in your
mind. Then as you exhale, whisper or focus your
mind on the other wish.
Do this as you walk or before you get out of bed
in the morning or
whenever you feel a little jumpy.
To slow the passing of
time at gatherings,
cultivate your ability to really listen. Focus on the person’s words and
the meaning between the words instead of what
you are going to say next. Instead of playing devil’s advocate, ask
questions and delight in the stories you draw
out. Lending an active ear is not only a great gift to loved ones, it keeps you focused on the
moment, thus slowing down our perceived
life’s pace.
Mary and I are looking forward to nurturing connections in our lives—connections to our
families, connections to favorite holiday
traditions (like getting out Mom’s favorite recipes for a cookie exchange with friends) and
re-connecting with friends and clients at
gatherings and via my newsletter.
Instead of having unrealistic expectations, we hope to just be as laid back as possible, keeping
the holiday cheer flowing (hot buttered rum is
very nice, I hear). We wish you and your circle of family and
friends a sense of having/being/doing enough,
peace, and abundant happiness in the New Year. We are truly grateful for your presence in
our lives.
So please let’s all live in our moments— and
let the chips (and dips) fall where they may!
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Compiled for happy clients by:
Bruce Johnson Sales Representative
Mary Johnson Assistant
RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc.
1263 Mosley St., Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0
email: [email protected]
www.thehomehunt.com Tel: 705-429-4500 Fax: 705-429-4019
A Lively Source of Real Estate & Community News December 2002
A ll my life I’ve heard people say that time really begins to fly when you have
children. Now that we have
little Holly, I finally see what
they mean! Or maybe it’s just getting older that does it.
You want time to speed up
so that the holiday break will come—so you can hurry up
and relax.
Then when the holidays arrive you want time to
sloooow down so you can
really feel ready, rested and
refreshed for the New Year. Well, I’ve learned that the secret to slowing
time down is to stay where all life’s riches
reside: in the moment. But living mindfully takes some doing—
you have to stop the endless stream of
thoughts about the past and the future. You have to stop judging, doubting and worrying.
My wife Mary believes that to fully
experience each moment it helps to turn your
attention to your breathing, one of the slowest most basic tasks in life.
Here’s a way that breathing can help make
your wishes come true: What are your two greatest
wishes for the holidays?
Shorten the wishes to one
word each—for example, instead of “to erase
conflict in the world
and to feel at peace with my life and my
loved ones”
simply say “Peace.”
Or another
example: if
your wish is something like “I wish I felt
~Bruce & Mary
Buy Yourself Holiday Time by Paying Attention
The
HomeHunter©
In 2003
Stop the Insanity!
HOT BUTTERED RUM 2 quarts apple cider or juice
2 cups brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup rum
Simmer juice, sugar, and cinnamon
15 to 20 minutes. Add butter and
rum and simmer another 10 min-
utes. Serve hot. Serves 8.
Frequently Called Numbers
Ambulance Office: (705) 429-4655 Arena: 429-3321 By-Law Department: 429-2511 Chamber of Commerce: 429-2247 Fire Department Office: 429-5281 Hydro Office: 429-2517 Library: 429-5481 Municipal Office: 429-3844 O.P.P. (Police): 911 (emergency only) Provincial Park Office: 429-2516 Public Works Department: 429-2540
MLS Statistics for Georgian Triangle for: November 2002
2002 2001
Listings Sales Average Sale
Price Listings Sales Average Sale Price
Area Month YTD Month YTD Month 12
Month Month YTD Month YTD Month 12 Month
Clearview 32 275 7 152 $185,000 $191,746 16 299 14 176 $189,818 $181,814
Collingwood 33 393 18 252 $198,250 $160,841 27 456 14 232 $135,407 $154,606
Town of the Blue Mtns
14 258 9 131 $297,624 $271,118 12 236 7 91 $359,993 $238,775
Tiny Township
4 61 0 29 N/A $136,307 2 47 1 24 $97,000 $117,933
Wasaga Beach
47 683 31 442 $176,864 $160,698 58 633 25 318 $161,848 $154,295
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Our Service Pledge
As product and service providers we are 100% committed to a level of excellence that will make
you say “WOW” and keep you coming back. We
are aware that if we don’t exceed your expectations the first time and every time, you may be just a “satisfied customer”....and that’s not enough. Our desire is to have you so satisfied as clients that you will make a point of referring us to your friends, family and business associates.
Dr. Kelly Volmers, D.V.M.
91 RIVER RD. WEST, WASAGA BEACH ON L0L 2P0 (705) 322-3459
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Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative
TIMLOCK CONSTRUCTION
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Wasaga Beach, ON (705) 429-6870
“Building Fine Homes in Wasaga Beach Since 1964”
The advertisers herein are owned and operated independently. The Publisher cannot and does not guarantee or assume any liability for the services advertised.
Call Michelle or Steve 65 Cedar Pointe Dr., Suite 105
Barrie, ON L4N 9R3
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John Redick Sales Representative
47 Ste. Marie St.
Collingwood, ON L9Y 3J9 Bus: (705) 445-0301 Fax: (705) 445-1400
587 River Road West
Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 Bus: (705) 429-7600 Fax: (705) 429-7610
of Wasaga Beach Inc.
BRIAN GREASLEY, B.Sc., LL.B. Barrister and Solicitor
Merry Christmas The Band Wishes You All A
Bruce
Jamie
Dave Terry
RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Independently Owned and Operated
Bruce Johnson Sales Representative 1263 Mosley Street, Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 email: [email protected]
www.thehomehunt.com
705-429-4500
Published by Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative, RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed.
Christmas Carols For the Psychiatrically Challenged
SUNWARD ESTATES ALL-BRICK HOME
All brick 2-storey home in Sunward Estates with 1,360 sq.ft. finished on each level. Ideal for two families with two kitchens, two wood-burning fireplaces set into brick mantels and 3 bedrooms down and another 2 bedrooms up. Also, a huge 114’ x 185’ landscaped lot with mature fruit trees. Offered at $166,900
HOME ON THE RIVER... 4 bedroom home on a treed 1/2 acre riverfront lot. Unique open concept split level design with spacious rooms, cathedral ceilings and a large deck overlooking the Nottawasaga River. Indoor sauna, large games room/rec room with a walkout to rear yard patio. Attached double-car garage and a paved driveway. Listed at $239,900
SUPER WATERFRONT HOME This 2 bedroom 1,420 sq.ft. home has 2 bathrooms (one an ensuite) and lots of windows pulling your attention out to the blue waters of Georgian Bay. With 154’ on the street and 65’ on the Bay, this property has to be seen. There’s also wood fireplace, a garage with a bunkie above, town services in and paid for and f/a gas furnace. Asking $295,000
Schizophrenia: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Multiple Personality Disorder: We Three Kings Disoriented Are
Dementia: I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas
Manic: Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and…
Narcissistic: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing About Me
Paranoid: Santa Claus Is Coming To Get Me
Personality Disorder: You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, Maybe I'll Tell You Why
Depression: Silent Anhedonia, Holy Anhedonia, All Is Flat, All Is Lonely
Passive-Aggressive Personality: On The First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me (and then took it all away...)
Borderline Personality Disorder: Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock...
Happy Holidays from Bruce, Mary and Holly