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Week 4 52 Weeks in Magnolia, TX a visit to the Magnolia Baseball Association Ball Parks

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Old Baseball and Bat with American FlagI was hoping that this blog would be posted way before baseball season started, but winter staying a little longer that we are used to here in Texas caught me off guard.  The boys of summer have already dusted off their cleats and are ready to take to the diamond.   I took a visit to the Magnolia Baseball Association Ball Parks before the activity swings into action.  The players have tried out, been drafted and practices have begun.  Are you ready for some baseball?  What a great way to be a part of the the great city of Magnolia , Texas.

This is a volunteer league so it may be time for you to put your hidden talents to work.  All games for metro teams(league ball) are played on Magnolia fields.  You do not have to drive all the way to Tomball, Conroe, etc.  Their league program is and will always be the main focus of the Magnolia Baseball Association even though they offer a select team option.  Magnolia Baseball Association offers Little League Baseball for all ages:

  • 4U—T-ball——Field 5–44’ pitching rubber and 55’ bases
  • 5U-Coach Pitch-Field 5–44’ pitching rubber and 55’ bases
  • 6U-Kid Pitch—-Field 6–44’ pitching rubber and 60’ bases
  • 7U-Kid Pitch—-Field 3–40’ pitching rubber and 60’ bases
  • 8U-Kid Pitch—-Field 2–40’ pitching rubber and 60’ bases
  • 10U-Kid Pitch—Field 4–46’ pitching rubber and 65’ bases

Fields (1-6) Located 31225 Friendship Ln. Magnolia, Tx 77355

  • 12U-(11&12)Kid Pitch—-Field 7–50’ pitching rubbers and 70’ bases
  • 14U-(13&14)Kid Pitch—-Field 8–60’ pitching rubber and 90’ bases

Fields (7&8) Located 31831 Sugar Bend Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77355

Contenders Choice Batting Cages are located in DEEEEP left centerfield of Field 8, get some tokens and swing away.

The pitching rubber and bases listed above were announced summer 2010.  Unlike some of the other leagues around the Magnolia area the Magnolia Baseball Association has it’s weekday games at 6:30pm.  They have taken the stance that the players need to be able to get to bed at a decent hour for school.  All fields have batting cages for a pregame tune up or a practice pitch or two.  It is a great league for your slugger to start his baseball career or to make some new friends on the diamond.  Check out the Magnolia Baseball Association and PLAY BALL!!!!

This REALTOR’s Perspective:

Learning the values that teamwork teach at a young age is so important to the development of our society.  The children that can “play nicely” with others grow into the adults that “play nicely” with others.  Sportsmanship, working together often starts on the baseball field.  We all take turns batting, catching the ball, throwing the ball, making the out, scoring the run and sometimes we play a position we don’t want to.  Baseball is a classic game for metaphors and life lessons.  We have to rise above our ONENESS and work as a team to succeed in baseball and in life.  We always can use help once in a while.  The pitcher throws the right pitch to cause a grounder.  The ball blazes off the bat and takes a bad hop over the shortstops head rocketing into left field.  The left fielder is backing up the shortstop, fields the ball , that is now slowed in speed dramatically.  The runner is trying to stretch a stand up single into a sliding double.  The throw to the second baseman is close, but the tag is on and the runner is OUT!!!  Sometime, we have to back each other up, we have to work as a team to achieve the goal of the moment.. in this case….get this man out so we have only two more outs to go.  Baby steps, small goals make up the ultimate vision…Winning the League Championship….or in your case buying or selling real estate so you can…..

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST,

PHOTOMAY2009retouched 8x10 (Medium) (Small)

S.C.

Week 1 52 Weeks in Spring, TX. a visit to JAX burgers fries and Shakes

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Everyone has gotta eat and hamburgers have been an American staple since before Ray Kroc ate his first hamburger… well you know the story.  I decided it was time to check out JAX burgers, fries and Shakes…yes I had all three.  JAX is a family owned joint with three locations in the Houston area….Pearland, Spring, and the newest location in Magnolia, Texas.

The menu is easy to follow and the atmosphere is warm and friendly.  Menu board on the wall as you walk in to order at the counter.  You can also call ahead or use the drive thru. All of their burgers are Certified Angus Beef and the ice cream for the shakes is Texas made Blue Bell.  Six different ways you can have your fries. 

I am a burger magnet, but this was one time I had trouble ordering, so many good burger choices.  I forgot to ask if they have a burger sampler platter…hmmm something for next trip.  I ordered the #1 JAX burger, I tried the regular fries, and they were both awesome.  I am going to have to try the sweet potato fries next time.  I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes, but as a fry that just might work for me.  I rounded out my order with a vanilla shake.  Everything was fresh, warm and VERY tasty.  I got my order to go and their packaging keep all the juices in their prospective areas.

So if you’re looking for a burger option or a neat place to take the family in Spring, TX check out JAX (4334 FM 2920, 3 miles west of I-45. Between I-45 and Kuykendahl!).  No golden arches, just good food and did I mention they have tv’s too. 

 A REALTORS Perspective

A huge part of buying a home is the fact that you ARE buying a community too.  So if you’re looking for a home, look around the home.   Your looking for a community that has a solid foundation, just like your home.  A solid foundation can with stand almost any storm, economic or weather.  Check out the foundation around you and let me know what restaurant, shop, church, park, etc that you would like me to review in Spring, Texas.

Live Life to the Fullest,

 
 
 
 
S.C.

23 days until Christmas— Have you read the book “The Night Before Christmas in Texas-That Is” by Lean Harris ?

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Christmas_ball_D So as a youngster I spent Christmas in North Carolina (until we moved to Texas) and my Grandpa Culberson made sure that I knew how things are bigger and better in Texas.   I remember one Christmas getting a book. I didn’t want a book, I wanted a car or a red rider bb gun or who really can remember back that far what I wanted.  The book “The Night Before Christmas in Texas-That Is” by Lean Harris.  My parents did read me that book, I can’t remember if it was Christmas Eve, Christmas day or way before Christmas.  “THAT’S  how we celebrate Christmas in Texas” my grandfather would tell me on the phone.  My parents tried to keep me grounded, but a boot instead of a stocking…how cool was that.  I also couldn’t imagine a Christmas that wasn’t at least sweater weather.  I would find out when we move that…it’s hot in Texas and the white stuff doesn’t visit very often.  I only remember once Winter as a child in Texas that brought us snow that stuck.  My sister and I made a snowman and he was REALLY short. 

To the best of my knowledge this book is out of print, but maybe it will turn up in the attic.  The excitement of this Christmas story, THE Christmas story or any family favorite can’t be beat.  YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Netflix, none of these can take the magic away from a story read by mom, dad, sister of brother.  The written word is still alive and well at my home and I hope it is at yours as well.  The inflection you can put into the story, your own Texas drawl, listener participation, other silly voices are all part of the magic of bringing the story alive in the eyes of an excited child.  

MY REALTOR PERSPECTIVE: Sometimes you have to read.  In real estate it just makes sense to read what’s going on.  As a  REALTOR I have lots of papers to go over with my clients.  Buying, selling, renting, landlord it doesn’t matter their are papers you need to read.  With my buyers and sellers one of the first meetings I ask for is a meeting to go over what a contract looks like.  This is our meeting to go into depth about ever part of the contract.  The reason I like to have this meeting early…..once you’ve found the home or the buyer the client can see the finish line and is prone to miss the puddle up a head.  It is best to read over the contract in a relaxed setting, ask TONS of questions so when the excitement of  having a contract comes you can focus on how to make it work for you.

Have you read the book “The Night Before Christmas in Texas-That Is” by Lean Harris ?  What is your best Christmas story memory?Since I couldn’t find or remember the lines to the story….I thought I’d share a Texas Christmas song

Live Life to the Fullest,PHOTOMAY2009retouched 8x10 (Medium) (Small) S.C.(Post 2 in www.TheRealEstateTeam4u.info Merry Christmas series)