We have a pair of Steller’s Jays that squawk almost every morning for peanuts.
JP Patches Statue Update
January 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Hello Fellow Patches Pals!
As we all know, JP Patches will be celebrating his 50th anniversary of his television show that many of us in the Pacific Northwest watched as tikes to teens on February 10, 2008.
There is also a statue that has been commissioned of JP and Gertrude that will eventually be in Fremont, the center of the known universe. I believe the original plans were to unveil the statue on the 50th anniversary…I just received word from a Patches Pal that the big event (statue unveiling) is being pushed back to June.
Meanwhile…Patches Pavers are still available! Funds are still needed (to the tune of $70k) to complete this project and any excess will be donated to Children’s Hospital. You simply can’t go wrong! If you click on JP’s face on the right lower side this blog, you can order your custom paver today. I will be keeping JP’s face on my blog to help raise funds until the statue is complete or the fundraising is done (which ever comes last). Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the fundraising done by JP’s anniversary on February 10th?
P.S. Patches Pavers make wonderful Valentines Gifts! Show some love for your favorite clown.
Just for Fun…Jack Block Park in West Seattle
January 27, 2008 by 1 Comment
Today my husband and I stumbled upon a park that we probably have driven by at least 100 times! Jack Block Park in West Seattle on Harbor Avenue. It’s industrial meets Mother Nature with the shipping lanes and Elliott Bay. Lately a pack of Sea Lions have hanging around too. What a treat! We also ventured into Harbor Island…more posts will follow. Click here for more photos.
The Verve – Columbia City’s Great Wine Bar
January 18, 2008 by 4 Comments
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were looking for a place to meet some old friends we haven’t seen in a while. We decided on The Verve in Columbia City. Even though their Chef was on vacation (I understand he’s pretty incredible) we enjoyed their "limited" menu and vast selection of wines. At Verve, you can buy your wine at their store, pay a corkage fee and have a knowledgeable friendly "wine geek" provide you with tons of background information about your beverage. (This is a huge savings compared to the typical restaurant mark-up on wine). The Waiter (Wine Steward?) made a suggested for us based on wanting a special and unusual wine to 
great our friends. His selection was a 2001 Les Eres from Spain which was fantastic. We loved the wine and the meat and cheese platter they assembled (sans Chef).
The atmosphere is very clean with light woods and paint…a little sterile for my taste (but hey, you should see my messy house–or not). This is a spot we plan on returning to and can’t wait to see what their Chef has to cook up.
One thing that kind of cracked me 
up (doesn’t take much after sharing a bottle of wine) is in the restroom (yes, bathroom humor) they have a sign on the toilet warning you not to drink the water (as if)! Armed with my Treo…I captured these poor quality photos and here they are…my Friday Funny.
Do check out The Verve and the many cool restaurants in Columbia City. It’s happening and off the beaten track and the parking is free.
The Verve is located at 3820 South Ferdinand Street, Suite 102, Seattle WA 98188. You can reach them via email or by calling 206-760-0977.
YOU Magazine and MMG Weekly Now Available
January 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment
January’s issue of YOU Magazine is now available featuring 7 ways to make the New Year great including:
- Why Credit Repair Is All the Buzz
- Budgeting Basics
- Improving Your Relationships
- Feng Shui
- Pet Insurance (I needed that last month!)
- Recipes to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
- The Truth Behind the Winter Blahs
As if this wasn’t enough, this week’s Mortgage Market Guide Weekly is an absolute must read covering what’s going on in the mortgage industry and why if the Fed cuts rates, mortgage rates likely increase. This issue of MMG Weekly also addresses how to freeze your credit in the event of ID theft and what’s coming up on the economic calendar.
Mortgage Market Guide and YOU Magazine are just a few examples of the tools I invest in for my mortgage practice as my commitment to you. It’s very important to me that my clients fully understand mortgages: the largest financial obligation on the most significant investment they may have in their lifetime.
First Friday Funny of 2008
January 4, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Well…it has to be the firework display at the Seattle Center. Who’d a thunk that in the land of techno giants, we would have a computer glitch halting the show for a couple re-boots!
To view un-edited the video, click here.
No word on which computer system caused the error. In the end, the fireworks had to be manually triggered by humans.
Happy 2008 Seattle!
Merry Christmas from Mortgage Porter
December 25, 2007 by 3 Comments
Merry Christmas from Mortgage Porter, Rhonda Porter and Orson
A Letter to Santa
December 24, 2007 by 3 Comments
This is from my youngest sister many years ago (she is now a Wholesale Rep for EverBank). This is just so cute, I had to share it with you! Merry Christmas.
Mortgage Master will be closing early today at 1:00 p.m. I’m taking the day off to finish making Pear Gingerbread Triffle for Christmas brunch at my other sister’s home and Roasted Asparagus with Pancetta and Goat Cheese for my inlaws tonight for Christmas eve.
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