The Silver Lining

Did you look outside? Yuck! Clouds. Rain. Grey. Typical March weather here in Clark County, Washington. And thanks to Portland’s local Fox affiliate, KPTV, here is our extended forecast:

Doesn’t that just warm your heart? This week we are adding to the rain gauge so we can get to our average rainfall of 41 inches. No wonder people in California think we are crazy to live in this part of the country! But are we really crazy? Is there actually a silver lining to all of the clouds we regularly see?

I believe there is. I believe that the Northwest, and particularly Clark County, is one of the greatest places to live. In fact, many of those so-called sun-worshipers in California are figuring it out too as they migrate here en masse. Even my parents, lifetime residents of Southern California, have recently moved to Camas. So what is so great about Clark County? Why live here when we have to deal with all of that rain?

Well, I’ve been listening to my parents for the past four months since they moved up here and this is what they say about life in Clark County:

1. It is absolutely beautiful here. When my parents first moved here, my dad said, “I can’t believe you don’t have more car accidents here due to people looking at all of the beautiful scenery!” It’s true. Even when driving down Hwy 14, you stare up into the face of Mt. Hood. Incredible. And how could we have the beauty around here without the rain to make it so beautiful?
2. The people here are SO friendly! My parents still talk about how kind, caring, and friendly everyone seems to be.
3. Traffic is light for being in the midst of a large metro area. Cross the bridge out of Portland and into Vancouver and you leave the majority of traffic behind.
4. We have a slower pace of life. Clark County is NOT a stressful place to live. We move at a slower pace than the rest of the Portland metro and far slower than other metropolitan areas. It’s just more relaxed here!
5. Our proximity to Portland gives us all of the urban opportunities we could ever want.
6. We have a very mild climate. Summers in the 80’s and winters in the 40’s make our climate downright nice. And despite all of the talk of rain, we actually get less rainfall than Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Boston, and much of Hawaii. And thankfully, we don’t have to deal with the nasty summer humidity that much of the nation deals with.

I could go on and on with my list. Clark County is a special place to live and everyone who lives here knows it. When you get tired of rainy days like today, just remember how lucky you are to live in a place like Clark County. There is a silver lining in the clouds!

Have a great weekend!

Chris Hyde
Mortgage Consultant

Testing Windows Live Writer

Hello everyone,

I'm testing out Windows Live Writer with this post.  Curious if it works better than the default Blogger "add post" interface?

Above is a photo I took the other day while driving past Camas.  It is of the Camas Paper Mill.  I think it turned out pretty cool.

Here is another photo from on the Columbia River.  It is a barge that is a most common sight along our beautiful river.

Take care,

Dale Chumbley

Life In Clark County
The Chumbley Team

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English Estate Wine Sale and Art Fair

This weekend and the weekend after Thanksgiving you will find a great opportunity to sample some great local wines and check out some local artisans wares.

That's right, it is the second annual Fall Wine Sale and Art Fair at the English Estate Winery. If you haven't had the chance to go and check out their wines this is an excellent time. Wine prices will be 20-30% off and the tasting is free. They are asking for non-perishable food donations which will go to the Oregon Food Bank.

Come in and try a warm spiced wine, one of their pinot noir's or whatever suits your fancy. Then purchase some wine, pick up a few Christmas gifts from the many local artists that will have their products for sale.

The event is from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 23-25. English Estate Winery is located at 17806 SE 1st Street. You can find them on the web at http://www.englishestatewinery.com./

Go have fun, be safe and enjoy. You really will enjoy yourself!

Take care,

Dale Chumbley

Clark County Real Estate Blog
The Chumbley Team

Shake It Up...

“Shake It Up”
by Dale Chumbley, Clark County REALTOR
Clark County Real Estate Blog
The Chumbley Team

It's time to "shake" up this Friday. While the weather is still good and the weekend is upon us, a drive is in order. You need to head on over to Top Burger in Camas. You will find it across from Crown Park at 1436 NE Everett Street.

The specialty of the house is definitely their milkshakes. They are wonderful old fashion shakes that take you back in time. Along with your shake you need to get an order of their seasoned fries or tater tots. You decide. I know, it is a tough call!

After you pick up your shake continue north on Everett and take a leisurely drive around Lacamas Lake to enjoy some of the beauty Clark County has to offer.

Take care and enjoy the shake,

Dale Chumbley

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