Saturday, July 12, 2014

Quick Stats of Peterborough and Area for June 2014


Hello,

 
I know everyone is really busy so I will keep this as short as possible. I hope your summer is going well. Enjoy it, only 160 days until winter! Lets look at some Summer numbers for the Peterborough Area:
 

·     Total # of new listings June 2013-2014: +16%

·     Total # of listings YTD 2013-2014:  –1%

·     Total # of sales in June 2013-2014:  +2%

·     Total # of sales YTD 2013-2014 –1%

If you have any questions, or if you would like to see how all these numbers effect the value of your real estate, give me a call and I will help you out!

 

 

Friday, July 11, 2014

Canadian Box Lacrosse and the Peterborough Lakers "no fighting"

Fighting was traditionally allowed in indoor Canadian box leagues, but with the two year old CLA rule stating that if any player takes part in a fight, from minor to senior level, they will be ejected from a game.

I have been a season ticket holder since 2004 of the Senior "A" Peterborough Laker box lacrosse team. Since my first game I was hooked by this fast and incredibly tough game. But that hook is starting to loose it's grip.

As a spectator, I find the game, and I could be wrong from the guys on the floor, incredibly cheap and dirty now. I find it lacking passion and honour that it once had. I find the game, well, boring. This is saying nothing about the players, their skill and ability is still there, it is just hampered by the dirty play by others with zero consequences. Last night I watched the league leading scorer, Mark Steenhuis get slashed from behind on the hands. Mark dropped like a rock. There was no call from the ref and the only thing the Lakers could do was have Suitor body check the guy to the ground.  (Suitor received a 7 minute roughing call for the hit) The game got dirtier from there. If Suitor was able to fight, an altercation would have happen, then that's it. Done. None of the other crap that happen afterwards would not have happen.

According to the CLA:

"The Canadian Lacrosse Association and its Board of Directors hereby declare (2012) that they are opposed to fighting in the game of lacrosse," the CLA stated in a press release, adding that is has approved rule changes that "positions Canadian lacrosse on the international stage as a world leader in maintaining the integrity of the game."

The CLA and its directors need to reinstate the 5 minutes for fighting rule. They need to do it fast, the game started to become healthy again and I believe they put a dagger in the heart of the progress of the game of Lacrosse. What I am watching is the lost of integrity of the leagues and by no means the CLA is a world leader in anything.

I truly not sure if I will be a season ticket holder in 2015.


Info for the quote of the CLA I got from http://www.laxmagazine.com/international/men/2012-13/news/121212_canadian_lacrosse_association_says_no_to_fighting by by Corey McLaughlin | LaxMagazine.com

Monday, June 23, 2014

88 BIRCH POINT ROAD Ennismore Waterfront listing



Meticulously cared for waterfront home or cottage located in a beautiful community on Pigeon Lake. I will start my comments talking about the western exposure for your lovely sunsets sitting on the waterfront porch or swimming in the above ground pool. The waterfront has been landscaped with armour stone, large dock and the rest of the property is amazingly landscaped. Inside you will find open concept kitchen/dining/living room combo overlooking the lake. On the lower level you will find a family room with walkout to the waterfront. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. there is a very long list of updates including a brand new shingled roof. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy all the offerings of this waterfront property. What more could you ask for? View today!!








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