Concord NH~Joni~Merrimack County

MIKES AFFORDABLE AUTO                                                                                                                                              

Mikes Affordable Auto (223-6774) is at 124 Manchester Street(also known as Route 3). Mike has been in this location for several years. He was formerly Manchester Street Auto and recently re-opened under his new name (right next door) in his new "Art Deco" style building!   
 

  Mike Albert                                              

  Mike has been in the Auto Business for over 25 years. He started as a kid ...working with  his Dad in Rhode Island.

 Mike's Affordable Auto is a Full Service Establishment. Mike does Repairs, Inspections and Detailing. If you are seeking somthing special....give Mike the particulars and he will look for  special "pre-owned" vehicles at auctions.     Mike Stands By What He Sells!

Summer weather is not quite over and there's still time to pack up the little ones for a trip to Santa's Village in on Route 2 in Jefferson NH.

Santa's is open weekends through September from 9:30-5:00, limited weekends October and November and all weekends in December (of course!) with special programs and festivities.

Santa's Village is a family theme park geared for younger children but fun for all ages and everyone who's a kid at heart!

   You will meet many North Pole Residents! Your bound to see Mrs Clause and can sit on Santa's lap-you'll even see where he keeps his reindeer!  Ride the Ferris Wheel or the Log Flume Ride. Or take the train  and tour the extensive grounds.

Jefferson is a beautiful part of our State and there is a lot to see. You may want to consider making it a weekend.  The White Mountains Attractions Association is a great place for information. Check them out and plan your visit.

Winter's not that far away!

Concord NH Realtor Area Information

                                        
Did You Know  ??
  With the exception of NJ, every State in the US requires that a Real Estate Licensee have continuing education to retain their License.
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Did You Know ??
  This is traditionally overseen by a Real Estate Commission. The Credits numbers vary from state to state.
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Did You Know ??
  All credit courses and instructors must be approved by the "Commission" before  they are offered.
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Did You Know ??
  All licensees are also required to take a "Code of Ethics" training every 3 years. This deals with standards and expected behavior towads Clients and Customers, the General Public and Fellow Practitioners.
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Did You Know ??
  Most of the "designations" earned by Licensees are done on their own time, at their own expense  to help them....help you.
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Realtors are Professionals. We take pride in what we do, and in doing it well.
In this present RE Market it is more important than ever for you to enlist the assistance of a Professional.

Navigating this whirl of Foreclosures, Short Sales,Third Party Approvals, Addendums, No Disclosures,  Fluctuating Interest Rates and Lending Terms  can not be done on the web....or with a "Dummies" book.

Give yourself the "edge"....work with a Realtor



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  There is a little know attraction in Grafton, NH called Ruggles Mine.

It may not be very famous but every child who has been there will remember the trip forever! Ruggles Mine is a mica mine.

To geologists this area is known as the Littleton Formation, it is 300,000,000 years old!

Mica was discovered in 1803 by Sam Ruggles of Grafton. A "book" of mica as large as five feet in diameter has been found there.*

Mica is heat resistant and transparent. It was used in whale oil lamp chimneys, ships windows and stove fornts. Newer uses were cosmetics, cement block and asphalt roofing.Early electrical appliances such as toasters had mica in them. The mine was also a good source for Feldspar- used in glazes and also in nonabrasive scouring powder and glass cleaner. From 1932 to 1959 the Bon Ami Company extracted 10,000 tons of feldspar.

By the 1930's an estimated $12 million dollars worth of mica came out of Ruggles. By the 1960's the number had swelled to $30 million. But as is the way of the world....eventually other countries offered mica cheaper, the government eliminated subsidies and the demand became less.

In 1963 Ruggles Mine opened as a tourist attraction!

If you have children who love collecting rocks, or if you yourself are a rock hound you have got to make the trip. Bring boxes and buckets as well as hammers and spades because you are allowed to take anything you find. Your children will spend all day delighting in exploring the caves and anticipating finding treasure!    

**Those of you who have coveted mica when you were a child are familiar with the transparent layer upon layer-pages like a book! 

Ruggles Mine, Grafton NH  Admission: $20/adults  $10/children

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Concord NH Realtor Area Information

 Pittsfield NH is a small town about 30 minutes from Concord. Simply travel North on Route 28...you can't miss it!

Every August the town celebrates its biggest event. Pittsfield's Hot Air Balloon Festival draws people from all over the region. It is a very large rally that also has rides, food vendors, crafts and Fireworks. And, depending on the weather...you may be able to take a ride (tethered of course) and there could also be hellicopter rides!

The biggest gamble is the weather. The balloons take quite a long time to inflate so everyone hopes for a calm and sunny day.The launches are usually planned for very early AM or late afternoon when the air currents are calmer.

If you are in the area...be sure to attend next years Fest....they've already started the planning!

            GETTING READY                                                          TIME'S A WASTIN 

              WE"RE ALMOST THERE                                               UP UP AND AWAY

Theses pictures are from a few years ago. Unfortunately this year Mother Nature didn't co-operate!

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Concord NH Realtor Area Information

 There is emerging, yet another victim of this on going Real Estate crisis....the Student Loan Program.

According to Mark Connolly, director of the State Bureau of Securities Regulation, many NH students are being notified they are not receiving the Student Loans they were expecting.

Many Lenders have left the Student Loan programs. The NH Higher Education Loan Corp, a leading provider, announced suspension of its program because of Market Conditions. This has affected over 6,000 students.

More collateral damage!!   

Concord NH Realtor Area Information

                                          Concord New Hampshire.....A  Main Street Community

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  Looking for something to do? There's something for every taste in Concord NH,  the Capitol city with a small town attitude!

Here in New England it has been an especially rainy Summer! In Concord New Hampshire we broke a record for the date yesterday (8/5).

There is nothing worse than planning your vacation around bright and sunny weather, especially when you have children, and it does nothing but rain.....and rain....and rain!

Fortunately there are several inexpensive and even Free activities here in Concord NH.

         League of NH Craftsmen-Gallery 205

         Main Street, Concord- Thru 8/13  (224-3375)

        "75 Pieces for 75 Years" An exhibit showing key examples of crafts representing the past 75 years of the League. FREE

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         Tuck Library

          Park Street, Concord- 7/30 thru 8/30 Tues- Sat. 9:30-5:00

         "Art for Living" An exhibit of new works by the NH Furniture Makers Assoc. Pieces will be available for purchase at the Masters annual auction in October. The exhibit features sketches, patterns and photos of the process. FREE

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           Capitol Center For The Arts- Children's Summer Series

           South Main St., Concord- Tuesdays @ 11:00 and 2:30 Governors Hall

            Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 8/12  Tickets $6.00

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           Christa McAuliffe Planetarium

            NHTI Campus (Ft. Eddy Rd.) Concord- Every hour on the hour 11-4 (daily)

            $8.00 for adults $7.00 for students

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            Bead It

            146 N.Main Street, Concord Sun-Mon. 12-5, Tues- Sat. 10-6 (Fridays till 8)

            Make Your Own Jewelry! (223-0146)

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There's always something to do in Concord NH

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Every Year, right around now, New Hampshire magazine does its Best of New Hampshire series.

They haven't published the Best Restaurant, Best Theatre, Best French Fries etc. (you get the picture) yet...but they have compiled a list  of professionals. In addition to the list an explanation of the various Letter Designations has also been included. They were voted on by other professionals in the same occupation.


The Best Dentists                                 

The Best Doctors                                  

The Best Lawyers                                            

                                                                                                   

  This is my absolute favorite time of the Summer! I can blissfully overindulge in antioxidents that taste great too...BLUEBERRIES.

There are several pick-your-own farms in the Concord, NH area so nimble up those fingers, slap on the sunscreen and plan on freezing enough to last through the chill of February.
 
You won't be sorry you did!
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BLUE MOON BERRY FARM
195 Waldron Hill Road,Warner NH                                                   
Tuesday-Saturday 8 to 8
Sunday 8 to 6 (456-3822)                                                                
                                                                                                  
ROSSVIEW FARM
84 District#5 Rd., Concord NH
call for times (228-4872)

AVALOCH FARM
Hardy Lane, Boscawen
Thursday thru Sunday 8 to 1
(290-7723)
                                                                                                        
APPLE HILL FARM
580 Mountain Rd.,Concord NH
Monday&Wednesday 7 to 12
Friday 4 to 7  (224-8862)

RUSSELL'S
289 Maple ST., Contoocook NH
Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 1 to 6
Saturday, Sunday 8 to 5 (746-3517)

 

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But don't trust Molly