Unique Herding Method Captured Near Point Reyes
July 16, 2008
On a recent trip to Point Reyes, my vehicle was abruptly stopped in order to let the passing of 100 or so cows cross the road. I looked over the hill where the cows were streaming from, well aware of what was to come - a herding dog. I quickly showed the kids and pointed in the direction over the hill. I knew we were about to see a herding dog in action.
As a kid in Arizona it was a rare opportunity to see herding dogs. The few times I did, I found it fascinating to watch how the dog knew to run back and forth working the animals into a defined location. It appeared that I was about to get another opportunity.
The march of cows moved at a frantic pace toward their holding spot. After a few minutes, the number of cows started to dwindle over the hill. The herding dog was next. Crazily, a herding dog did not appear. The sound of Read more
Hit the Road Handheld-Calls-While-Driving!
June 8, 2008
Two new laws are about to go into effect on July 1, 2008 not only for the Tri-Valley, but for the entire state of California. The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. The second allows motorists 18 and over to use a hands-free device. However, f
or drivers under the age of 18 it is illegal to use a wireless telephone or a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle.
The law allows a driver to use a wireless telephone to make emergency calls to law enforcement agencies, a medical provider, the fire department, or other emergency services agency.
The big question for many will be the penalties. First time offenders will be subject to Read more
Search for the Best Tri-Valley Gas Prices
May 15, 2008
Part of my job as a Realtor is to bring clients around the Tri-Valley area to look for possible homes. This means that I am constantly driving. And driving means GAS. Here is a great site that will help you and yours potentially save money by identifying the best Tri-Valley gas prices in the area.
Water Rationing 101 for the East Bay
May 14, 2008
Do you enjoy washing your own car? How about hosing off your driveway or sidewalk just to see it gleam? Or maybe you are the neighbor who takes pride in having the greenest lawn in the subdivision. Well, those days are going to be over for at least the short term. Mandatory water rationing is on its way for East Bay residents.
Wine Review: Concannon’s Tempranillo
May 4, 2008
Wow!!! I found a truly tasty wine. 
My wife and I and some friends were fortunate enough to tour and taste at Concannon Vineyard in Livermore recently. We were one of their very first non-employees to get a full tour of their new facility (discussed in a future post). It is truly amazing, and thanks to our tour leader and winery manager, Jim, we had such a fun time. Jim was then kind enough to afford us a wonderful tasting session, where he introduced us to some new wines we had never tried, and even a new grape, tempranillo.
Let me premise this conversation by Read more
