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Downtown Vancouver WA

Day 23: Pepper’s Taqueria in Downtown Vancouver

March 11, 2010
Thai Peanut Rolled Quesadilla at Pepper's Taqueria

Day 23 of 365…
Today my day led me to Pepper’s Taqueria on 8th and Main Street in downtown Vancouver. I’ve frequented Pepper’s for more than 10 years and always enjoyed everything I’ve eaten. Tonight I had the Thai Peanut Rolled Quesadilla off the Happy Hour menu. It was awesome! Our bartender Nicole was wonderful. Very [...]

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Day 17: First Friday Artwalk – Vancouver, WA

March 5, 2010
Lincoln Gallery artwork

What a beautiful day we’re having! The sun is out, it’s starting to get warmer. It is the perfect evening to head out of your house and get downtown Vancouver. What’s happening downtown? I’m glad you asked…
Day 17 of 365…
Since today is the first Friday of the month, it’s First Friday Artwalk time! First Friday [...]

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Day 16: The Magenta Theater in Downtown Vancouver

March 4, 2010
Magenta Theater in downtown Vancouver

Day 16 of 365…
Tonight I got to spend a little time hanging out with the cast and crew of The Magenta Theater in downtown Vancouver. What an enjoyable time I had with this great group of volunteers who love the theater. The Magenta Theater is a 501c3 non-profit theater company that has been bringing plays [...]

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Day 8: Vancouver Pizza Co in Downtown Vancouver, WA

February 24, 2010
Slice of pizza at Vancouver Pizza Co in Vancouver Washington

Day 8 of 365…
Welcome to the eighth day of this Facebook project “365 Things To Do In Vancouver, WA“. I hope you are all enjoying this as much as I am. Everyone has been so great and I’m thankful how you’ve shared this with your friends and family too. I love all the interaction on [...]

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Day 6: Ice Cream Renaissance in Downtown Vancouver, WA

February 22, 2010
Ice Cream Renaissance in Downtown Vancouver WA

Day 6 of 365…
Today I ventured to the Uptown Village area in downtown Vancouver to my favorite ice cream place… Ice Cream Renaissance. I was greeted by Jason, one of the owners who happens to also make the ice cream. I had one of the daily special flavors of Choconana Chip on a waffle cone. [...]

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Day 5: Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver, WA

February 21, 2010
Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver

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
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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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Getaway Sunday: Sunday Drive Along Officers Row

October 18, 2009
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Since today is Sunday, it’s a day to get away. I thought, what better way to getaway than by taking a quick little drive down Officers Row in the Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve. Even though I’ve lived here in Vancouver, WA my entire life, I’ve never tired of this drive. These homes [...]

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Real Estate Roller Coaster – Revisited

July 15, 2009
Roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Back in April of 2007 I first saw this roller coaster representation of real estate in America. It represents the history of home values in the U.S. since 1890, factoring out the effects of inflation. It is based on existing home sales, not new construction. It is amazing to watch how the different [...]

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Monday Market Tracker: 98660 & 98663

July 6, 2009
Market Statistics for Vancouver Washingtons 98660 and 98663 zip codes

Today’s Monday market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-6-0 and 9-8-6-6-3.
It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Vancouver area market statistics. Last week we looked at 98661 which includes the Vancouver neighborhoods of Southcliff, Edgewood Park, Hudson’s Bay, Columbia Way, Central Park and Harney [...]

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Foto Friday: Around Downtown Vancouver

June 12, 2009
Rockstar van spotted along Main Street in downtown Vancouver Washington

Today is Foto Friday so without a bunch of fanfare…
Here are today’s photos (even taken today!)
Original Burgerville USA
The newest of the Al Angelo collection in Vancouver
A very cool hydrant (if you want my opinion)
The one and only Willie Nelson with the Rockstar van
and let’s wrap up with the latest Turtle Place

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