Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile vs. President John F. Kennedy

Why does Laura perk up when somebody mentions the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile and President Kennedy? It goes back a long ways. It has to do with making choices, and understanding the consequences of our choices. Here's the story:
When Laura was a young child, her daycare provider asked if she and the other children would like to see the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, who was visiting nearby, (she lived in Oxnard California), or the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, who was also visiting near-by. The children, including Laura, unanimously voted for the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. Laura, now 54 years old, remembers fondly the Weiner Mobile and the small wiener shaped whistle she and the other children were given during their Weiner Mobile tour.
However, given the choice today, she would have chosen differently.
The Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile was visiting Salem, Oregon this week, an easy drive for Laura, she was tempted to pay it a visit, "for old times sake". She cannot visit President John F. Kennedy, that opportunity is lost.
Why is this story so significant, and how does it relate to your choices, from Real Estate to hot dogs? Having someone who can offer their experience, wisdom and honest opinions can make a big difference, especially from someone who cares about you and our future.
John and Laura are experienced Real Estate investors with decades of experience. They would be happy to listen to your Real Estate questions.
Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile or President John F. Kennedy? What would you choose?

Welcome Gwen!

We are happy to welcome Gwen back in our home office. She is a former employee, who recently returned to our company. We feel it's a good sign when an employee wants to return and join our team! She has her old job back as office manager! Come by and say hi to Gwen!
It's great to see her each morning!
Welcome Back Gwen!

Laura's NYC Investment: Sorial Handbag

Laura is moving into her new handbag today. She found this beauty in NYC this week. She's not into brands that show their names, she chooses brands that are discrete. Sorial, a newer brand, fit her style.
shopsorial.com

Do your due diligence whenever making a purchase from houses to handbags!

What Laura looks for in a handbag:
1. Sturdy handle, secured well to the bag, double stitching, metal fasteners are ideal.
2. Strong fabric liner inside, so it doesn't tear easily.
3. Well sewn, no threads hanging off.
4. Handle adjustable to long or short, or two handles (different lengths), unless it's a clutch, then small or none are ok.
5. Ability to close bag (zipper, snaps etc.), so belongings don't fall out.
6. Outside pocket, or opening for easy cell phone & other handy item access.
7. A nice option is small metal feet on the outside bottom, but many nice handbags don't have these.

A New Handbag: Laura's Investment in NYC Real Estate

While Laura was in New York City this past week, she wanted to look into investing in Real Estate. She's always on the lookout for a good deal. She narrowed down her investment to a very small parcel: A new handbag. Yes, a tiny piece of NYC, a new handbag! She's now a property owner in New York City. She plans on moving into her new handbag tomorrow. She is excited about her new investment, and thinks it will be something she enjoys for a long time. Anybody who has invested in a handbag lately, might share her excitement over owning this piece of Real Estate.

NYC

Laura is in New York City visiting family. She is amazed by the different cultures there, they vary from the ones that include people being very rude to people being very nice. It seems you get both extremes in big doses when there are so many people sharing the same space on the sideway and subway. She prefers the first type.
Real Estate prices are very high in NYC, such a drastic difference between the Northwest coast and the East coast.
It's an amazing city, lots of history and patriotism in the sights, especially the Statue of Libery.
It's a wonderland for shopping!
She's having fun!
John is home on the ranch, keeping the animals fed and cared for.

Family, helping at the business

 

Family Business

One of the many rewards of owning a business, is family. In our Real Estate management and investing business, we have several family members help us in a variety of ways. One thing we know for sure, is that our family is always there for us, which is wonderful.
Our daughter-in-laws and daughter, are helping us design a brochure and power point presentation. Rachel is the photographer. Crystal, Tamara and Rachel are our models. We don't have to go very far to find beautiful, smart women, they are right here in our family!