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This is the scene as you drive into Collegedale, Tennessee down Apison Pike.  Apison Pike intersects with Interstate I-75 and leads you right into scenic Collegedale.  The Bradford pears line the road and are in full bloom today. 

Twinkle romps at the Collegedale Airport!

A row of Tulip treess lines another area of Apison Pike.

The ducks are all out at the duck pond by McKees bakery and people are out on the lawn flying kites nd feeding the ducks.

Collegedale is beautiful place to be in Spring.  The ball teams start playing nightly at the fields behind the Villge Market and the soccer players t Southern University start their practices. 

If you are looking for a great place to live and work, check out Collegedale, Tn.  And, of course, call ,e for help locating your dream spot!

The state of Tennessee has a bill pending that would require all those convicted of ggravated animal abuse or bestiality to register with the state.  Penalties would be imposed for failing to register or update their file if they moved. 

This will be almost identical to most state's sex registries.  The state will maintain a web site with pictures and other relevant data just like the sex registration sites. 

This bill has passed in the state house but is hung up in the state senate.  This sounds as if it would be an excellent attempt to minimize animal abuse and make people aware before placing pets with individuals.  It would be great if all animal lovers would write the Tennessee legislatures to encourage them to pass this bill

Something that we all need to think about.........The possibility of fire in your home when your pets are inside.  The thought scares me to death.  Recently on the news there was a story about a family who had a house fire.  They were all able to get out but their cats were not.  One cat waas saved by firefighters but 3 others died.

I also wrote a blog in December about memebers of my kennel club who were out on Christmas Eve when their house caught fire.  They lost 14 show dogs. Only some pups and the mother were saved.  This gives me pause to think; what can be done to minimize this threat to our pets.  If they are in the house they will be trapped and most likely no one will know to look for them.

How about if we had a way to let firemen and neighbors know who was in there and WHERE?  Well. they do this with kids so why not pets?  What if we were to get window stickers that indicated that a pet or more specifically how many pets, were located in that room and put those on the outside of windows? 

I also think that a notice on the front door would be helpful.  I intend to implement these ideas soon and you may wish to also.  Most of us would be devastated if we lost our precious babies. 

The Collegedale, Tennessee is a small, but, an active little airport located on the corner of Apison Pike and Bess Moore Road in Collegedale, right on the Apison border.  It caters to the Southern University, McKee Foods (Little Debbie); the Seventh Day dventist Church and local enthusiasts.

For a small are this is a very active airport.  You may have read about  tragic crsh after tkeoff about 12/3 years ago when four people were killed including the regional head of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  You will see mostly small single engine planes but there are  few antiques and a few twin engines also. 

The airport boasts a nice little cafe the Sky View Cafe which features burgers and sandwichs as well as country home cooking features t dinner time.

It was a beautiful but chilly day.  Temperature around 59 with a slight breeze.

Twink went with me and she seemed to enjoy herself.  She is such a good dog.  We rode with the sunroof open.

There are lots for sale, roughly 1 acres, which are "hanger lots".  Each owner has access to the runway and the right to construct a hanger.  These lots average about $70,000.

Once a year the airport hosts a Fly-In and the whole community is invited for demonstrations and tours.

If you re in the area, drop by the Sky View Cafe and have a bite.  Even better, if you are a flying enthusiast, fly in and pay us a visit.  If you are looking to relocate to the area why not fly in and let me meet you at the airport and we'll look around at real estate.  Hope that I see you soon!

marinabroker@aol.com 423-785-7768

An exhibitor in her setup getting a Poodle ready for show.

The Poodle Club of America National specialty show is coming up on the 11th of April in Salisbury Maryland.   This is the premier, eliite event for Poodles and I won't be there.  I'm bummed out!  I went last year for the 75th Anniversary show and had  ball.  I had reservations made at two hotels last year and now I have to cancel.  It seems that life got in the way.  I was sitting here thinking about it and all the friends and great Poodles I was looking forward to seeing. 

This is a picture of the Purina booth at the show.  They are very gracious and provide attendees with breakfast and many freebies. 

This is a dog being gated during the Stndard Poodle competition.

A dog named "Noah" owned by Missy Galloway of Florida and handled by Michelle Polito of Atlanta being examined by judge Ed Bivins.

The Standard Poodle ring during the height of competition. Trust me, you have never seen so many great Poodles in one place.

During the finals of the Standard competition.  The white Poodle in the forefront is Minimoto being handled by Chris Mineapoulos.  This was the #1 Standard Poodle in the country and won the best of variety competition.

This is little J.P. Smash Win a Victory  handled by Kaz Hosaka.  This little Toy won the BOB the best Poodle overll.  You may have seen Vickie and Mini in the Eukanuba Show on T.V. or in the Westminster Show.

Well, now I have my own evidence that it works!  Today a buyer that came to me via my AR blog, put an offer in  on a lake property.  He had called me about three weeks ago and inquired about buying land in Tennessee on Norris Lake.  After some discussion he decided to come down this weekend to look around.  He apparently found a nice piece of property on which to build his vacation home and made an offer.  I referred him to a friend who also works the lake and lives right there.  I do this on the occassions that the buyer is looking for something that I don't have or that I am unfamilar with.  It is better for the customer and I always say, a little of something is better than all of nothing.

Twink started bleeding today so my darling little house guest will have to go on the plne this week to Californi to meet her husband.  I will miss her greatly.  She hs been such a super, well behaved guest.  Her owner is hoping that she will have several nice pups around the end of May. I will be sure to keep everyone updated.  I hate the thought of putting her in her crate and shipping her like cargo but I have to.  Monday I will take her to the vet for clearance and she will probably leave Wednesday.  I am tagging on some pictures of her being a couch potato in my house in her scruffies.  She had a bath today so she is now all fluffed out and white.  These are the before pics.

Happy Easter everyone.  What a glorious day we had here to harkon in the holiday and the beginning iof Spring.  It was 75 degrees here again and just glorious.   Tomorrow is promising to be cold, but, at least we had today.  To all of you who are celebrting with your families, plese enjoy yourself, be safe and think of what you are grateful for because it really helps to keep you happy.  I wish that I were as talented as some and had some beautiful eggs or spring pictures to share with you but I don't/  I guess that you'll have to use your imagination but imgine a great holiday.  We will be having one here in Collegedale Tennessee.

Today in Collegedale Tennessee, the annual ressurection pagent was once again held and the entire community was invited.This is definitely a treat for young nd old.  In this Easter celebration, the final hours of Christ's life, including the ascension, are re-enacted by means of  walking tour that includes camels and sheep and five hundred members of the Southern University student body.  There is music by various choirs from throughout the county and the public is invited to participate regardless of affiliation.  The pilgrimage walks through Collegedale, stopping at significant spots for a portion of the ceremony.  If you are in town next year, it is something that you don't want to miss.  Sorry, I don't have ant pictures that I can share with you.

marinabroker@aol.com   423-785-7768

This is a nice little house within the city limits of Collegedale.  It is 70's vintage in a nice, older subdivision right off the main road, University Drive in Collegedale Tennessee.  It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a one car garage and a partial basement.  It is approximately 1200 squre feet. The views from the back are of farmland.  This is a safe and convenient subdivision and is typical of wht you can buy in this price range in Collegedale Tennessee.

The range in town is from about $89,000- $289,000 for a conventional house.  Farms and mobile homes are also available as well as duplexes.  If you woulld like to know more, call me!  I m here to help.

marinabroker@aol.com   423-785-7768