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Day 15: Orchards Feed Mill in Vancouver, WA

March 3, 2010

Orchards Feed Mill Mural in Vancouver, WA

Day 15 of 365…
Today I’ll be introducing some of you to a little Vancouver history that is still alive and kicking. Before anyone reading this post was alive my Great-Great Grandparents were shopping at the Orchards Feed Mill in the Orchards area of Vancouver. They actually lived in Orchards and were chicken farmers. This would [...]

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Day 5: Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver, WA

February 21, 2010

Day 5 of 365…
How long has it been since you’ve visited Esther Short Park? Are you from Vancouver like me and remember playing there as a kid? Are you new here and haven’t a clue what Esther Short Park is or where it’s located? Either way, you need to head downtown Vancouver and spend some [...]

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Will The ORIGINAL Vancouver Please Stand Up?

February 16, 2010

Vancouver…
Ah, my beloved hometown. The place I’ve called home for 40 years now. The place where I’m raising my kids. The place where I get to sell real estate. The place I get to give tours to when new customers come into town. The place that continues to elude and baffle people. The place that [...]

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Today I Turn 40!

January 6, 2010

WooHoo!

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Five Guys Burgers & Fries Opens In Vancouver, WA

January 3, 2010

Guess what Vancouver?
Five Guys Burgers and Fries has finally opened in Hazel Dell. They opened their doors on December 17th, 2009 and have been crazy busy ever since. My family finally ventured to our new Five Guys on December 29th and as expected, we were NOT disappointed. We had driven several times to the Beaverton [...]

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Merry Christmas from the Chumbley Family

December 24, 2009

It’s Christmas Eve and I thought I’d take a moment to wish Clark County and the world a very Merry Christmas. This video was made by two wonderful friends of ours. David Martschinske and Jordan Thompson. Thank you for your generosity and talent. It is much appreciated.
So, from my family to yours…

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A Thanksgiving Wish From Dale Chumbley

November 26, 2009

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Interview With Assessor Linda Franklin

November 18, 2009

Today was my Regional Sales Meeting for Prudential NW Properties where we had a special guest speaker. Linda Franklin, Clark County Assessor, stopped by to fill us in on what is happening at the Assessor’s Office and to explain about a few great programs available to some residents of Clark County. I’ll be [...]

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To The Veteran’s In My Life… Thank You!

November 11, 2009

To each of the men in this show, I love you very much!

(You might also like to check out my “Pre-Veteran’s Day” post as well.)
They Did Their Share
On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.
Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For [...]

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Remembering the Eighth of November

November 8, 2009

Today I’ll break from my normal “Getaway Sunday” schedule to do a little pre-Veteran’s Day tribute.
Yes, Veteran’s Day will be celebrated this Wednesday, November 11th by the entire country but maybe you could take 6 minutes out of your day today to remember all those who served and sacrificed on this particular day in 1965 [...]

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Getaway Sunday: Fountains of Bellagio

November 1, 2009

Today is Sunday and that is a day to get away from it all. A day to enjoy and be somewhere else. It’s not always possible to actually get away from home, but you can always imagine. That’s where this regular Sunday post comes in handy. I love to share places I’ve [...]

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