BeachTalk

Tall Ships in Channel Islands Harbor

bchrealestate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:28:38 +0000

January 13 – 23, 2012
Harbor Department Dock
3900 Pelican Way off Victoria

Channel Islands Harbor welcomes the Lady Washington, a faithful replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific Northwest and the Hawaiian Chieftain, an authentic replica of an 18th century square rigged ship. Dockside tours and adventure sails are offered to the public. Free guided tours opening day. Special sails available by reservation. For information and reservations, call 1-800-200-5239. Please visitwww.historicalseaport.org to purchase tickets.

Guided Dockside Tours for the Public
Friday, January 13th – Sunday, January 22nd
Weekdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Donations are appreciated

Adventure Sail Training
Lend a hand with the lines on this interactive sail for all ages.
Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$35 per person

Educational Programs for Students
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Battle Re-enactment Sails
Sail along with the costumed crew on these exciting 3-hour events.
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$60 Adults/$50 Seniors, Students & Active Military/$40 Children 12 & under

Filed under: Harbor Happenings

2012 Tax Tips

bchrealestate — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:14:57 +0000

Tap Our Expertise
Even if you’re not ready to buy or sell a home right now, we would be happy to keep you up-to-date on developments in the real estate industry, mortgage financing and our local market. Simply reply to this e-mail or give us a call!We hope you enjoy this monthly electronic newsletter. Please forward the link above to a friend who would also appreciate the information. If you have any comments, please e-mail them to us. Or, if you would like answers to your specific real estate questions, we’d be happy to help!

As always, please be sure to check with your Tax Advisor/CPA as to how to apply any of this information to your particular situation. Everybody’s tax situation is different.

Happy New Year!!

Filed under: Buzz at the Beach, General

Now is The Time…Buy a Home

bchrealestate — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:28:12 +0000

“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”

Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890)

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/

Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing in their own self-doubt. When the world tells them “it’s not safe,” they listen to their own voice despite “prevailing wisdom.” They have a vision and they pursue it.

Occasionally, if they’re very lucky, they get to look back on their life and see the path that lead them to create a masterpiece. At the time, the path wasn’t easy, yet in retrospect, it looks very much like the only possible path they could take.

I think in twenty years or even ten years, we’re going to hear the collective sound of people kicking themselves because they did not buy a home this year. As their teenage sons and daughters graduate and enter the future job market and begin searching for their first home, they’ll turn to their parents and say, “Seriously? You’re telling me when I was in middle school, you could get a 30-year fixed for under 5%?”

Too many remain terrified by the last great storm in the housing market. They stand now on the shores of incredible opportunity, but can’t shake the vision of all those values sinking into oblivion.

Think about the future. Who might need a home? Is there an opportunity to “be the bank” when the time comes? The descendants of those savvy collectors who bough a Van Gogh painting for mere dollars in 1885 are surely grateful for their grandparents’ eyes today, aren’t they?

Yes, there is uncertainty, but this is the calmest water you’re ever going to see. Set sail now and buy a home. Those that do will certainly be rewarded. As for the masterpiece? It will be the satisfaction of looking back and realizing they bought at just the right time.

There’s certainly no risk to exploring the opportunity. I’d love the opportunity to sit down with you and plot a possible course to the best investment you could make. Contact me today at: Florence@bchrealestate.com or 805-701-8410.

Filed under: General

Santa Rosa Island…A New Era

bchrealestate — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:41:42 +0000

This 83 square mile island located just off our coast (the largest of the 5 Channel Islands Islands open to the public) was purchased by the National Park Service 25 years ago for $30 million. As of today it is completely open to the public year round. Although Santa Cruz is larger, most of it is owned by the Nature Conservancy, where visitors are not allowed.

The island was purchased from the Vail and Vickers cattle company 1986. For twenty five years the island has been closed for half of the year while the cattle company continued it’s cattle and elk trophy hunting operation.

Above the crescent moon beach at Becher’s Bay is a patch of Torrey pines that is found only one other place in the world. Island foxes and bald eagles call this island home

For more information including how to get to the island go to:

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/31/santa-rosa-island-completely-open-to-public/

Filed under: Buzz at the Beach

Happy New Year

bchrealestate — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:18:05 +0000

AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH:

May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
and may you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows your’e dead.

Filed under: General

Welcome Hollywood Beach Fitness

bchrealestate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:42:06 +0000

Welcome to the neighborhood!!!

Scheduled to open January 1st. Owned and operated by Seth and Amy Perry,

who are both personal trainers and live at Hollywood Beach.

Located at 3600 Harbor Blvd next to Mariner’s Mail Stop

Marine Emporium Landing

Check out their web site:

go to: Hollywoodbeachfitness.com

Filed under: Buzz at the Beach, Harbor Happenings, People at the Beach

Christmas at Arlington Cemetery

bchrealestate — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:48:22 +0000

CHRISTMAS AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY

I wonder why the press hasn’t enlightened the public about it??

Arlington National Cemetery

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.

Know the line has held, your job is done.

Rest easy, sleep well.

Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.

Peace, peace, and farewell…

Readers may be interested to know that these wreaths — some 5,000 — are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine . The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He’s done this since 1992. A wonderful guy. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one of the poorest parts of the state.

Filed under: General

Did you ever wonder what a partridge in a pear tree has to do with Christmas???

bchrealestate — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:37:56 +0000

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?

This week, I found out.

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.

-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.

-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.

-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.-

-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.

-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.

-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit–Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.

-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit–Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.

-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.

-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.

-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed.

So there is your history for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol…so pass it on if you wish.’

Merry Christmas Everyone

Filed under: General

Under Construction

bchrealestate — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:13:22 +0000

The Whale’s Tail Restaurant and the new Ventura County Maritime Museum are getting a new entrance.

Construction has begun on the new home of The Maritime Museum

Also, they are starting construction on the new Boating Center, which will be located to the left
of the new driveway.

A great new look and addition to start 2012

Filed under: Harbor Happenings

Happy Holidays from the Beach

bchrealestate — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:57:34 +0000

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Filed under: General