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Beach Population Increases ...Johnson Clan Grows by One
December 2003 HISTORY OF BOXING DAY
In the Middle Ages it was customary for the ur most exciting means we’ll finally be able to entertain aristocracy of England (Note to By-Law officials: just what is the news is the safe to ‘box-up’ their maximum allowable decibel level within town arrival of Jocelyn leftovers, and ‘tattered Rio (Jocelyn meaning “Joyful/ limits?). riches’ for the poor and Happy” and Rio meaning My MUGSHOTS band mates are especially “River”) Johnson, born happy at the prospect of being able to play loud present gifts to their without waking someone up (I’ve already checked servants and those that beautifully on November 11th weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz. performed services for Joss makes her presence felt by letting them during the year us hear those little lungs bleat for milk, (i.e.: gardener, butcher milk and more milk. Otherwise she is sweet and easygoing like her Mom. and lamplighter). Mary is thrilled to have a partially-paid It’s also considered year off from her position at Base that this was the day the Borden. We feel so lucky to live in familychurches would open friendly Canada. We’re also blessed with the alms boxes and lots of support of family and friends—and are deeply grateful. distribute their contents And big sister Holly, nearing her third to the poor and needy. birthday, couldn’t be prouder. She’s The tradition followed already very protective of Joss and lets into the English us know what’s she’s doing with minuteJocelyn Rio Johnson colonies, and is marked by-minute updates: “Look Dad, her eyes into soundproofing for the girls’ rooms!). We hope on calendars in Canada, are open!” or “Mom, your baby’s crying!” So welcome to our family, little Joss. We to be moving sometime in late Winter or early Australia and New are so glad you're finally here. Spring. Zealand.
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In other news, I now have even more It’s been a tremendously busy year in real estate empathy for home sellers. Mary and I in Wasaga Beach with many people taking recently sold our beloved “Riverstone” on advantage of nice low interest rates to move into Knox Road East. The process was fairly more ideal homes or to finally purchase that little painless (we had a good realtor!) but the vacation or investment property. whole “gotta keep In fact, things got so hectic the house clean” that I had to keep the Window thing got old really on Wasaga closed until now. fast. My apologies to its faithful We are building a readers who may have Compiled for happy clients by: home in Wasaga thought they were removed Bruce Johnson, ABR Sands so Holly and from my list—fear not! Sales Representative Joss will have more And finally, from our family Mary Johnson Happy room to spread to yours: warmest wishes for Assistant their wings. It’s on your health and happiness RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Holidays a quiet cul-de-sac during the holiday season and 1263 Mosley St., Box 490 and our southfor 2004. May all your dreams Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 facing backyard take root and your blessings email: brucejohnson@remax.net overlooks a hobby bloom. www.thehomehunt.com farm. We love to hear from you so Tel: 705-429-4500 Fax: 705-429-4019 The increased please keep in touch! Best Wishes from the site of our new home square footage ~Bruce~
MLS Statistics for the Georgian Triangle November 2003 Listings
Area
Month YTD
Sales
November 2002
Average Sale
Month
YTD
Month
Listings
Year
Sales
Average Sale
Month
YTD
Month
YTD
Month
Year
Clearview
16
289
17
153
$222,224 $227,978
32
275
7
152
$185,000 $191,746
Collingwood
26
387
8
219
$230,563 $191,936
33
393
18
252
$198,250 $160,841
Town of the Blue Mountains
26
303
14
128
$277,679 $299,075
14
258
9
131
$297,624 $271,118
Tiny
5
66
0
24
$196,695
4
61
0
29
Wasaga
26
693
28
417
$167,764 $174,268
48
687
31
442
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$136,307
$176,864 $160,698
Some Christmas Smiles... What's Tarzan's favourite Christmas song? Jungle bells. What kind of money do elves use? Jingle bills! What do you get when you cross a bell with a skunk? Jingle smells! Where do mistletoe go to become famous? "Holly" wood! Why are Christmas trees like bad knitters? They both drop their needles! Why do Mummies like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping! What's Scrooge's favourite Christmas game? Mean-opoly.
What do they call a wild elf in Wyoming? Gnome on the range! What does Father Christmas suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Santa Claustrophobia! Who is never hungry at Christmas? The turkey - he's always stuffed! What happens if you eat the Christmas decorations? You get tinsel-itus! What do vampires put on their turkey at Christmas? Grave-y! What do you get if you cross an apple with a Christmas tree? A pineapple! If athletes get athlete's foot, what do elves get? Mistle-toes!
RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Independently Owned and Operated
Bruce Johnson, ABR Sales Representative 1263 Mosley Street, Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 email: brucejohnson@remax.net www.thehomehunt.com 705-429-4500
Friends or family moving soon? Have them give Bruce a call at (705) 429-4500.
Published by Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative, RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed.