JP Patches & Gertrude Statue Unveiled in Fremont Tomorrow

August 15, 2008 by 2 Comments

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You know I’m a Patches Pal–I grew up glued to the TV on weekday mornings watching  JP hoping he would see me through his ICU2-TV.   I wasn’t alone–if you are a Puget Sound native around my age, odds are, you’re a Patches Pal too!

Patches Pals have been waiting for this day and many have purchased Patches Pal Pavers to support this great cause (excess proceeds benefits Childrens Hospital).   I even added JP’s mug to the right on Mortgage Porter to make it easy for my subscribers/readers who are fellow Patches Pals to participate.

Well the big day is almost here…"the most anticipated event in human history" according to JP’s website.   You too can witness the great unveiling of the statue:

This Sunday, August 17, 2008 beginning at 1:00 p.m at the Solstice Plaza (N. 34th Street just east of the Fremont  Bridge).

Come celebrate the men (JP and Gertrude) who have touched so many local lives!

Filed Under: People, Seattle

Happy Fathers Day

June 15, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Tim Russert is someone whom I always enjoyed and I’m saddened that he passed away this past week.   What an incredible Dad and Son.   

In this video, he talks about a note he gave to his son when he was beginning college with three points of advice to work (study) hard, laugh often and keep your honor.   He also talks about how he and his wife often tell their son that he is very loved but never entitled.    Classic examples of real family values that I relate too and hope to impart on our children.

My heart and prayers are with the Russert family.

I wish my Dad, my Father in Law, my Out-Law’s and all a very Happy Father’s Day.

Filed Under: Current Affairs, People

Lending Integrity Seal of Approval

May 29, 2008 by 2 Comments

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I recently received permission from NAMB to post the Lending Integrity Seal of Approval which you may have noticed on the left side of my blog.   This logo isn’t something that just anyone can post or promote, it must be approved by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.

In order to display the Lending Integrity Seal of Approval, a broker or loan originator must:

George Hanzimanolis, President of NAMB feels this seal will "soon become to the mortgage industry what the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval is to the makers of consumer products."   George, by the way, is a heck of nice guy.  My husband and I had the opportunity to meet and have have dinner with him last week when he was in town with my brother-in-law, John Porter.

For more information, click here.

Filed Under: Mortgage, People, Testimonials

I’m Taking a Short Break

March 25, 2008 by 3 Comments

I’m taking a few days off to relax and recoup beginning Wednesday, March 26, 2008.Marilynhead_2   I will return to work on April 1, 2008.  While I’m away, should you need mortgage assistance for your properties located in Washington State, please contact Marilyn Porter, President of Mortgage Master Service Corporation, Licensed Loan Originator 510-LO21838, my "boss" and my sister-in-law.

Marilyn has been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years (I know she doesn’t look it…you’ll just have to trust me) and is a huge resource of information.   She can help you with rate quotes, locks, new purchases or refinancing (you can complete a loan application and she will receive your information) while I’m away…I’ll "take over" when I return back to work. 

Filed Under: People

Message from Top Patches Pal: Bryan Johnston

February 13, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I received a request from Bryan Johnston to help "spread the word":
Patches Pals,
I hope you had a chance to listen to Dori Monson’s interview with Chris Wedes (JP Patches) and Pemco CEO Stan McNaughton on Monday. It was outstanding! (If you’d like to hear it, it will probably be active as a podcast on the kiro radio website in the near future. Look for Dori Monson show 2/11.)
Stan announced how he and a few other mystery Patches Pals will match donations for the statue project up to $50,000. And right off the bat Alaska Airlines pitched in $5,000, so that means we just got $10,000 in the bank. And there’s still $45,000 left in the matching pot!
If you or anyone you know would like to buy a paver or make a donation, now is the time to do it. Basically whatever you donate will be doubled! (And if you work for a company that also has a donation matching program, between the Pemco challenge and your own company your donation will be quadrupled!  Check with your company’s human resources department.)
To purchase a Patches Paver or make a donation go to www.jppatches.com
Feel free to forward this message to any Patches Pals you know.
It’s been a great day for the statue project!
Thanks,
Bryan
Bryan Johnston
Chairman of the JP Patches statue project to benefit Children’s Hospital
KIRO-TV Creative Services
(206) 728-8872
Come on Seattle!  Our donations for the statue are now being matched.  Don’t want a Patches Pal Paver…that’s fine: write a check and get double the bang for your buck!   
Filed Under: People, Seattle

Happy 50th Anniversary JP Patches

February 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of when the JP Patches Show first aired in Seattle.  I began to watch JP and Gertrude as a tyke many years ago and still adore them to this day.  There is a public celebration to be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Des Moines.  Read the Highlines Times for more information about JP (Chris Wedes) and the event.

2008 is a banner year for JP and Joanie as they celebrate 50-years of J.P. Patches in Seattle on Feb. 10, his 80th birthday in April and their 52nd wedding anniversary in May.

Physically challenged by a controllable blood cancer condition that requires dialysis three times a week, Wedes’ keen sense of humor and love of life remain the same.

And if he had it to do all over again, "would you be J.P. Patches one more time?" "Absolutely!"

What is also still taking place is fundraising to complete their statue.  If you’re a local Patches Pal, please consider donating to this great cause.  You can buy a Patches Pal Paver or simply send cash (they are both tax deductable).   Excess funds will benefit Childrens Hospital and I believe the JP’s statue will actually function as a piggy-bank where the contributions will also be donated to Childrens.   You just can’t go wrong!

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If you love JP like I do, click his clown face on the right side of this blog and donate. Don’t be a Boris S. Wort be a Patches Pal! Photo from my 40th Birthday.

A Tip of the Hat to my MOM for giving me the heads up on the celebration for JP in Des Moines.

Filed Under: Just for Fun, People, Seattle

Friday Fun: My Encounter with Phil Smart

February 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Last Saturday, my husband and I went to the 2008 Chinese New Year Gala Auction.  This was a benefit for cancer research at Children’s Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine.    It’s an amazing event which includes a Luly Yang run-way fashion show, live dancing, great food and wonderful people.

I’ve had the opportunity to see Phil Smart Sr. speak at many charitable events, including the New Teacher’s Breakfast I used to help organize when I volunteered for the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee.   He seems very genuine.   Back to my story…

The event was over and everyone was going for their coats and I noticed Phil Smart walking towards his wife and I pointed him out whispering to my friend, Julie, asking if she knew who he was.  His friend noticed I was watching and asked if we would like to meet Phil.  I was very honored to do so and to tell him how much I appreciate all he has done for our community.   He humbly replied that he’s lucky he receives all the attention he does, many others are just as charitable and do not receive the recognition.  I was thrilled.  Then when my husband and I were walking out of the Sheraton, we saw Mr. Smart and he gestured to us.  He told my husband, "I’m not a fisherman, however, she’s a keeper!"  Why yes I am!

Filed Under: Charity, Just for Fun, People

JP Patches Statue Update

January 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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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.

Img_4820Meanwhile…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.

Filed Under: Just for Fun, People, Seattle
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