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Sunday, August 15, 2010
Busy week!
It's been busy the last week and a bit at the lake! Sales have been better with one RV lot with park model sold, and a conditional offer on a cottage lot. There certainly has been an increase in activity with people looking at lots. The thing is that buyers are more ready to make a move as opposed to just one month ago. Does this mean that the recreational property market is turning around? Ask me in 6 months... All I know is that we have some excited new owners at the resort and it's a beautiful day at Lake McGregor Country Estates!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Keeping the bugs away from your backyard
This article is from Pillar to Post and it's about keeping your backyard bug free!
"Sure, spending time outdoors is great – except for all the bugs. But experts say you can stay bug free – without spending a fortune – if you…
Get out the clippers. Keep tree branches cut back from your deck and patio, and minimize ants. Also, pull up any weeds nearby. Mosquitoes use them as rest stops.
Give flowers a shower. Soaking them thoroughly with a garden hose before a picnic or party to mimic a rain shower. Pollinating insects like bees don’t like wet conditions and will stay away until plants dry out. That’s usually about two hours.
Blow bugs away… with a fan. The air current from a fan will deter flying and biting insects because they aren’t strong enough to fly against the wind it makes. It’ll also blow away any trace of your scent, so they can’t find you.
Keep flies away with basil. Flies hate basil, so if you keep a plant on your patio, they’ll stay clear.
Wipe down tables with vinegar. Its a great disinfectant that bugs back away from, so they’ll stay away from your patio table. Outdoors, the odor will fade so it won’t bother guests.
Plant the natural pesticide. Beautiful chrysanthemums. Their leaves contain the same chemical, pyrethin, found in most pesticides. Just having them in your garden will send bugs packing."
"Sure, spending time outdoors is great – except for all the bugs. But experts say you can stay bug free – without spending a fortune – if you…
Get out the clippers. Keep tree branches cut back from your deck and patio, and minimize ants. Also, pull up any weeds nearby. Mosquitoes use them as rest stops.
Give flowers a shower. Soaking them thoroughly with a garden hose before a picnic or party to mimic a rain shower. Pollinating insects like bees don’t like wet conditions and will stay away until plants dry out. That’s usually about two hours.
Blow bugs away… with a fan. The air current from a fan will deter flying and biting insects because they aren’t strong enough to fly against the wind it makes. It’ll also blow away any trace of your scent, so they can’t find you.
Keep flies away with basil. Flies hate basil, so if you keep a plant on your patio, they’ll stay clear.
Wipe down tables with vinegar. Its a great disinfectant that bugs back away from, so they’ll stay away from your patio table. Outdoors, the odor will fade so it won’t bother guests.
Plant the natural pesticide. Beautiful chrysanthemums. Their leaves contain the same chemical, pyrethin, found in most pesticides. Just having them in your garden will send bugs packing."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Maintaining your lot
We had a wet spring and now we are enjoying the nice warm summer. With that, the grass is growing like crazy! If you are not going to be out at your lot for a couple of weeks, there are several young folks at the lake who are more than willing to take care of your lot for you. Check the bulletin board in the clubhouse for names and phone numbers of individuals who are looking to make some extra money this summer. And when you do come out, you can just put your feet up and relax!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Last Weekend of June
It was a beautiful weekend at the lake! The weather was great and with all of the rain that we have had, the landscape is just amazing! Lots of people taking advantage of the weather and were out on the water, fishing, boating, and just chilling out.
The nice weather brought out potential buyers this weekend too. Why not, as there is a good selection of properties to choose from and people still have lots of time to enjoy life at the lake this summer, and for the rest of this year and many years to come.
I got the opportunity to check out some of properties that we have for sale at the resort again. Lots of pride of ownership out there!
The nice weather brought out potential buyers this weekend too. Why not, as there is a good selection of properties to choose from and people still have lots of time to enjoy life at the lake this summer, and for the rest of this year and many years to come.
I got the opportunity to check out some of properties that we have for sale at the resort again. Lots of pride of ownership out there!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Green, green and more green!
I am guessing that there will be no fire ban this weekend. Call it a hunch... We sure have been getting more than our fair share of rain this past week, but the hills are sure green now! It is beautiful! And we are getting up over 20 degrees all weekend. Is it safe to say now that summer has arrived?
I must say that the rain has caused some problems in other areas of the province. Rivers and streams are high, and some places have been flooded. Even the farmers are hoping that we are done with the rain now and we get some heat. At the resort, if the lake rises, we are fine. And I don't think that anyone out here has had any basements flooding. For those critics who think who don't like the location of the resort in relation to the lake (on top of the hill), well...we can discuss that in our deck, in our dry basements, or where ever else you like at Lake McGregor Country Estates. You won't need your hip waders here.
I must say that the rain has caused some problems in other areas of the province. Rivers and streams are high, and some places have been flooded. Even the farmers are hoping that we are done with the rain now and we get some heat. At the resort, if the lake rises, we are fine. And I don't think that anyone out here has had any basements flooding. For those critics who think who don't like the location of the resort in relation to the lake (on top of the hill), well...we can discuss that in our deck, in our dry basements, or where ever else you like at Lake McGregor Country Estates. You won't need your hip waders here.
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