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Great opportunity to own a piece of the Andes. Beautiful, well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 4000+ sq/ft (400+ sq/mt) custom built to North American standards. Home sits on a corner lot of 1/2 acre in a small gated community.<br />
Located 4.3 miles (7 km) from Cuenca just off of a main road but far enough that you do not hear it.<br />
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The home is offered at $349,000 neg, includes all furniture (some solid teak from Aruba), appliances, and most electronics, and possibly a vehicle (2003 mitsubishi montero io 5 door- well maintained)<br />
While the home is listed with various agents here in Cuenca, dealing directly with us via this add will mean a better price for you.<br />
Feel free to inquire at: arubacatt@hotmail.com<br />
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please mention "house for sale"<br />
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Coming up on 1 year old. Foz is a blast.<br />
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The before of a project.<br />
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Alpaca up in the Cajas kind of near "Tres Cruses".( remember to click the pic to enlarge)<br />
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Still hard to believe.<br />
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The after. This lawn is from seed and filled in pretty fast, maybe a month after popping. I am not setting any speed records on the project list but progress is after all progress.<br />
A fence is on the way as well as a slew of other stuff. I will post as things go so keep checking. We'll ( I ) work on he gaps between posts.<br />
As always, thanks for visiting.<br />
Ciao........................................................................Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-54474316260474084162012-11-11T08:46:00.000-05:002012-11-11T08:48:52.034-05:00recent pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The scenes here are always changing and always cool.<br />
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As Ferris Bueller use to say, "Life moves by pretty fast. If you do not stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it." Truer words have never been spoken.<br />
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<br />Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-24891749128769626732012-10-24T09:54:00.000-05:002012-10-24T09:54:00.555-05:00Trainbearers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a female Green-Tailed Trainbearer.<br />
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Black-Tailed Trainbearer (Black-Tailed have longer tails and a longer more curved bill than their Green-Tailed cousins)<br />
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Green-Tailed male<br />
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We also have the Sparkling Violetear but they are less frequent since we relocated the feeder. How high off the ground you locate the feeder may change the birds that come by so play with them now and then or get several if you have the room. When you find the right spot they put on quite a show that lasts all day every day.<br />
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The stag returned one sunny day and finally the owl. The owl has a wing span of four feet or so. At dusk you often hear his cry as he soars over our valley prowling for a snack.<br />
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Things on our end are great and we are really enjoying our life. We have been in our house for 9 months already and man does the time whistle by. We are still in awe and are grateful for our run here.<br />
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We have seen several deer since we have moved in, usually a pair of them, but yesterday morning this guy was solo enjoying some grass feet away.<br />
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Very similar to the White Tail we were use to seeing in New England. We are very happy to have wildlife in the area. In many places most of the local game has been hunted out, thankfully not here. We also have a resident Barn Owl, trying to get a picture of him has proved difficult so far.<br />
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The ponds make great reflecting pools when the sky puts on a show.<br />
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These guys are adjusting to the daily grind con puppy.<br />
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This was a big day.<br />
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Fozzy, (changed her name right after the last post) is doing great and growing fast. She is great fun.</div>
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Finally, our trip to the Amazon and the Sacha Lodge. Wow seems like a long time ago. Lets take a peek.</div>
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This bridge is a result of the oil industry and the need for big trucks to access the opposite side of the Napo river other than on a raft style ferry boat.</div>
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After a 3 hour power canoe ride up the Napo you arrive at the staging area for the lodge on its banks.</div>
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After a pee break it is off to another canoe for a paddle cross a lake to the lodge. Some of the trails in the jungle had walks like this (mostly around the lodge facility) , others not but it is always important to not stray off the trail to not damage the area.</div>
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The lodge's sun deck greets you as you paddle from the inlet.</div>
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This is the canopy walk. Very high above the jungle floor you get a unique view of the Amazon and can really see the sky line. Looks like you are standing above heads of Broccoli, and very cool to see.</div>
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The infamous Red Belly Piranha. This guy was caught off the sun deck next to he swimming platform.</div>
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Hoatzin up close. Very cool. (photo by Pauline)</div>
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Here is the terrace all done. It is a great space, and the BBQ, well lets just say, flame on Johnny!<br />
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Oh and yes, our new addition, this is Cuenca. She is an 8+ week old Wheaten "soft coat" Terrier. She has settled in pretty quick to our life style. The cats were less than pleased but are slowly making friends.<br />
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This BBQ is awesome and warrants a closer look. Remember this is made from scratch, no prefab parts here.<br />
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The bottom door stays closed during cooking, it keeps out the breeze but opens for access to the drip pan.<br />
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Check out this feat of engineering. It works great and if/when it needs replacing just unbolt and have a new burner unit made, and yes this is way cheaper than a store bought grill, by a lot.<br />
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Thanks for checking in and as always........Stay Tuned<br />
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Jason, Donna, Kilo, Florin, Zhucay, and CuencaJason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-40621912670319680392012-05-31T15:56:00.001-05:002012-05-31T16:01:20.778-05:00Gardening in ContainersPlaying out here with the plants has brought me back to my roots and after some thought, and words of encouragement I am offering a service.<br />
Not all of us have cars and that makes it a hassle to go buy plants, soil, you name it, so... if you have a space that you would like to fill with a plant(s) inside or out I will take you to nurseries and planter stores (I have my favorites but we go where you want), you pick out what you want, buy it, and I will pot it up, deliver and place it for you.<br />
Soil and nutrients are included so you do not need to worry about it.<br />
email: <span style="background-color: black; color: red;"> gardeningincontainers@hotmail.com </span> for info or a consultation.<br />
I have a degree in horticulture and many years of landscape experience.<br />
I can also re-pot existing plants in need of a make over as well as renew that planter box.<br />
This is a service tailored for expats in the Cuenca area.Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-37722659267959285632012-04-26T14:50:00.000-05:002012-04-26T14:50:21.482-05:00Terrace Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This WILL be the final big project. I will do the yard myself but will pic away at it, poco poco. </div>
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Just about there<br />
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Prep for cement<br />
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Retaining wall<br />
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Excavation for wall footing, below grade 3'.<br />
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Before<br />
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We are using a different crew on this project and they are great. We are very happy with the work and know we will enjoy this space for years to come. This series of photos covers just about a 3 week period.<br />
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They are also building a gas BBQ. I tried cooking with charcoal, do not know if it is the altitude or what but it is not an option for us here.<br />
Stay tuned.....................Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-29027427693959777792012-04-13T06:59:00.014-05:002012-04-13T07:55:29.755-05:00recent pics<div>Here are some pics of the main living areas of the house. </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjysR6rOZfQ/T4ggGEmY3bI/AAAAAAAAA7E/f6xDalPSuCQ/s1600/blog%2B001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjysR6rOZfQ/T4ggGEmY3bI/AAAAAAAAA7E/f6xDalPSuCQ/s320/blog%2B001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730865814515015090" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKmhHaPScfE/T4gfxT9qI4I/AAAAAAAAA64/hvi60K2qV8s/s1600/new%2B009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IKmhHaPScfE/T4gfxT9qI4I/AAAAAAAAA64/hvi60K2qV8s/s320/new%2B009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730865457861895042" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e7FCWfS93co/T4ge4wAC7gI/AAAAAAAAA6s/ya-yeABfMSI/s1600/new%2B010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e7FCWfS93co/T4ge4wAC7gI/AAAAAAAAA6s/ya-yeABfMSI/s320/new%2B010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730864486135557634" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ceJ6jMTX_EU/T4geD-iejBI/AAAAAAAAA6g/3CbUnYzWGX8/s1600/blog%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ceJ6jMTX_EU/T4geD-iejBI/AAAAAAAAA6g/3CbUnYzWGX8/s320/blog%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730863579505003538" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RteGHebozf8/T4gdFAAtYlI/AAAAAAAAA6U/9zeUyFimiOw/s1600/blog%2B006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RteGHebozf8/T4gdFAAtYlI/AAAAAAAAA6U/9zeUyFimiOw/s320/blog%2B006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730862497568481874" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJB-_VZlWQ4/T4gcLjW0sjI/AAAAAAAAA6I/MRUxZ_Mdxwc/s1600/blog%2B004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJB-_VZlWQ4/T4gcLjW0sjI/AAAAAAAAA6I/MRUxZ_Mdxwc/s320/blog%2B004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730861510624064050" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PtOMwzdO6yo/T4gbJjvo7VI/AAAAAAAAA58/3yNpDS4u_i4/s1600/blog%2B005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PtOMwzdO6yo/T4gbJjvo7VI/AAAAAAAAA58/3yNpDS4u_i4/s320/blog%2B005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730860376856784210" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7MqwzXqjHBk/T4gZlLq_gyI/AAAAAAAAA5w/NMNIR9_QqtY/s1600/blog%2B008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7MqwzXqjHBk/T4gZlLq_gyI/AAAAAAAAA5w/NMNIR9_QqtY/s320/blog%2B008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730858652407923490" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>We knew when we first saw the property we found something special. Sights like this make it even nicer.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5qTH0ZyeL4/T4gYBWKiVsI/AAAAAAAAA5k/c-T8D3QCOcQ/s1600/blog%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5qTH0ZyeL4/T4gYBWKiVsI/AAAAAAAAA5k/c-T8D3QCOcQ/s320/blog%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730856937237665474" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jg4ntaN7wJk/T4gX0HszLAI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/H-0y5T9ZIJg/s1600/blog%2B009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 70px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jg4ntaN7wJk/T4gX0HszLAI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/H-0y5T9ZIJg/s320/blog%2B009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730856710016543746" /></a><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Here are a couple of our neighbors. On </span>occasion <span style="font-size: 100%;">they like to take a walk around and try some of that greener grass.</span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rI_605BXRME/T4gWeWq5eII/AAAAAAAAA5M/IAdSdOLJIvE/s1600/blog%2B003.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rI_605BXRME/T4gWeWq5eII/AAAAAAAAA5M/IAdSdOLJIvE/s320/blog%2B003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730855236566349954" /></a>Once again sorry for the large gaps between posts but we are very busy......busy doing nothing.<div>Thanks for viewing and as always, stay tuned.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is Jason and Donna from the campo outside Cuenca signing off</div>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-1310764877098112062012-04-11T09:27:00.015-05:002012-04-11T18:29:13.528-05:00It's over...or is it?<div>Well let's see. Construction is always a stress filled time, but now that it is over and I have stopped dry heaving, we look back in awe at what has transpired.</div><div>It took about 1 year to build and we are thrilled that we are in and the building is over. (as I write this we are in the midst of a small project to finish the terrace out back and the plate compactor is humming in the back ground)</div><div>I have to say our experience was a relatively smooth ride, certainly there were some bumps in the road but that is a given in any project. Our builder Ivan and Oscar our architect did nice work for us and we are thankful for their services.</div><div>My friend Wayne likes to say there is a 96% rule when it comes to building here, meaning you get about 96% done and then the workers leave and you are on your own. I cannot disagree.</div><div>The process here building was a lot different here than our past experience building in Aruba, we never built in the US, but I was and still am amazed at what they do by hand and the quality of the finished product here in Ecuador.</div><div>While we are certainly tired of moving and construction I would still go this route any day of the week. </div><div><br /></div><div>A few things to keep in mind if you go the construction road. </div><div>Contractor/Architect-who will do the job</div><div>House design- 1 story or 2, what materials, brick,adobe,block,need a fireplace?</div><div>Water/septic and electrical service and back up systems (is it around and how to get it to you), a cistern is a must have. In the country basic services will go out from time to time so being prepared is essential. A booster pump is also a must have as part of your water system so you have good water pressure in the house.</div><div>Set back requirements for your area.-they have different rules for different areas, like near water.</div>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-80628736334262721932012-02-01T07:52:00.004-05:002012-02-01T08:09:20.534-05:00Back!!!!!!Greetings and Salutations.<div><br /></div><div>We are finally online after months without internet, the one thing I did not like about the campo until now (yesterday really).</div><div><br /></div><div>We have moved into our new digs and are settling in. We had some family visit in early December right when we moved in and went to the Amazon for a well needed break. I highly recommend the Sacha Lodge for anyone wanting to go. It is a great place and something you have to see.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry no pics today but will post some next time and will do a wrap up of our experiences here building.</div><div><br /></div><div>So to summarize, we are in, we are alive and well and ready to see the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl. Yes we got Direct TV, first time we have had any sort of TV service for 4 years.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, will write soon with photos and thanks for watching.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time...................J&D</div>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-2058573328641850662011-10-31T06:54:00.002-05:002011-10-31T06:57:57.137-05:00We're Moving!!!!!!!Just not to our house, yet. <div>The guy we are renting from is selling his house so we are out. Moving, or mostly moved to a new temp house until the final move which is weeks away.</div><div>We will be offline as well until we are in the house so check back from time to time to see if we made it and are still alive.</div><div><br /></div><div>until next time..........</div>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-11818166867413623492011-10-16T08:32:00.002-05:002011-10-16T08:37:43.392-05:00Halo...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yGj7MLowqC4/Tprc_16rGMI/AAAAAAAAAz4/YH36O4fcby8/s1600/PICT0013.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yGj7MLowqC4/Tprc_16rGMI/AAAAAAAAAz4/YH36O4fcby8/s320/PICT0013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664082470734862530" /></a>Yesterday up at the house I was able to get a photo of a Halo, a rainbow like circle around the sun. This is the third time we have seen one there and the first time I had my snappy. Much better in person.Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-14058024970559464632011-10-13T06:59:00.003-05:002011-10-13T07:04:09.290-05:00a little closer.....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T725WpUgh2Y/TpbSv8FKM6I/AAAAAAAAAzg/MtIC_9X5Kb0/s1600/DSC04412.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T725WpUgh2Y/TpbSv8FKM6I/AAAAAAAAAzg/MtIC_9X5Kb0/s320/DSC04412.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662945302488429474" /></a><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYz3W-LkJZ0/TpbTd6mJaVI/AAAAAAAAAzs/gA0lGI4S6OI/s320/DSC04422.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662946092363901266" />Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-47049111468699435262011-10-08T06:47:00.010-05:002011-10-08T07:03:31.876-05:00updated pics<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RoKgcWVohno/TpA72qiTeNI/AAAAAAAAAzY/UZw3jIMLl8s/s1600/DSC04344.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RoKgcWVohno/TpA72qiTeNI/AAAAAAAAAzY/UZw3jIMLl8s/s320/DSC04344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661090541921859794" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ELXN14bUnog/TpA7bmLaOeI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/hHty03QvuzQ/s1600/DSC04377.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ELXN14bUnog/TpA7bmLaOeI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/hHty03QvuzQ/s320/DSC04377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661090076895623650" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NqazwMOpLZw/TpA7P81SYRI/AAAAAAAAAzI/JnOW1nylhp8/s1600/DSC04336.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; 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height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fWWCbcPLdiM/TpA5SgqSZFI/AAAAAAAAAyg/TALcdzJYMp4/s320/DSC04384.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661087721772442706" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hALjKxX1jw8/TpA5GEte3BI/AAAAAAAAAyY/q4oNG6HRoz8/s1600/DSC04370.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hALjKxX1jw8/TpA5GEte3BI/AAAAAAAAAyY/q4oNG6HRoz8/s320/DSC04370.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661087508111219730" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Whgt8f23uA/TpA49VX9ZTI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/fLg5TzXF0Ro/s1600/DSC04358.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Whgt8f23uA/TpA49VX9ZTI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/fLg5TzXF0Ro/s320/DSC04358.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661087357965526322" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WesM3dr5ZDg/TpA4tEFotvI/AAAAAAAAAyI/jD-G0qsubsg/s1600/DSC04390.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WesM3dr5ZDg/TpA4tEFotvI/AAAAAAAAAyI/jD-G0qsubsg/s320/DSC04390.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661087078447363826" /></a>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-7475074273876703562011-09-24T10:26:00.007-05:002011-09-24T10:48:10.269-05:00wannabe shutter bug<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d8y8nS7D_3U/Tn37I9IAqiI/AAAAAAAAAyA/2vs0w1Gz1lI/s1600/DSC01696.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d8y8nS7D_3U/Tn37I9IAqiI/AAAAAAAAAyA/2vs0w1Gz1lI/s320/DSC01696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655952838312897058" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqrM7XilR2s/Tn35xPzDAuI/AAAAAAAAAx4/htUOEquX5zU/s1600/DSC03939.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqrM7XilR2s/Tn35xPzDAuI/AAAAAAAAAx4/htUOEquX5zU/s320/DSC03939.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655951331496755938" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LgHanrqnefw/Tn34bW69hwI/AAAAAAAAAxw/YzozWbAODsI/s1600/PICT0067.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LgHanrqnefw/Tn34bW69hwI/AAAAAAAAAxw/YzozWbAODsI/s320/PICT0067.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655949855940249346" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fUZpofSKC_0/Tn339Vrbr9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/CaK3szrxp2c/s1600/PICT0070.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fUZpofSKC_0/Tn339Vrbr9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/CaK3szrxp2c/s320/PICT0070.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655949340210606034" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3cZk9ItEbs/Tn33cW1kHmI/AAAAAAAAAxg/jhze9FBVpB0/s1600/PICT0014.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3cZk9ItEbs/Tn33cW1kHmI/AAAAAAAAAxg/jhze9FBVpB0/s320/PICT0014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655948773585854050" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tV9k0OwhpYM/Tn33LiWqzRI/AAAAAAAAAxY/l1kfUJXqgDA/s1600/PICT0004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tV9k0OwhpYM/Tn33LiWqzRI/AAAAAAAAAxY/l1kfUJXqgDA/s320/PICT0004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655948484619717906" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SOYaF3C-6WU/Tn321SZwlGI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/GnPe8cOkW64/s1600/PICT0025.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SOYaF3C-6WU/Tn321SZwlGI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/GnPe8cOkW64/s320/PICT0025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655948102380590178" /></a>Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-69798993442742892502011-09-24T06:51:00.005-05:002011-09-24T07:07:10.019-05:00recent pics<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G3-fX3GocGc/Tn3HVl9QJLI/AAAAAAAAAxI/a3fftM-4o5s/s1600/DSC04303.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G3-fX3GocGc/Tn3HVl9QJLI/AAAAAAAAAxI/a3fftM-4o5s/s320/DSC04303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655895880827413682" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNCKTZBpSWU/Tn3HJ5xloDI/AAAAAAAAAxA/IgYhAoFp1eE/s1600/DSC04302.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNCKTZBpSWU/Tn3HJ5xloDI/AAAAAAAAAxA/IgYhAoFp1eE/s320/DSC04302.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655895679988768818" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--lERXsqUjTo/Tn3GqqXI5yI/AAAAAAAAAw4/gmEsWjU54ls/s1600/DSC04298.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--lERXsqUjTo/Tn3GqqXI5yI/AAAAAAAAAw4/gmEsWjU54ls/s320/DSC04298.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655895143275357986" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxgBsPDVV3g/Tn3FBlHaGTI/AAAAAAAAAww/_fXAnsl8-IE/s1600/DSC04295.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxgBsPDVV3g/Tn3FBlHaGTI/AAAAAAAAAww/_fXAnsl8-IE/s320/DSC04295.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655893337980934450" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jrbWChT_6bw/Tn3E1YoK3iI/AAAAAAAAAwo/dSMFC2mbam8/s1600/DSC04299.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jrbWChT_6bw/Tn3E1YoK3iI/AAAAAAAAAwo/dSMFC2mbam8/s320/DSC04299.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655893128470257186" /></a>still amazed!Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147032864364220211.post-51184950530671272272011-09-18T05:47:00.003-05:002011-09-18T05:51:58.317-05:00congrats......Congratulations to the new owners of the condo off the park. They have scored a great place in downtown!Jason and Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539608222865788667noreply@blogger.com