I was enough, I had enough, I did enough” simply say “Enough.”

So with each inhalation,

say one wish-word in your

mind. Then as you exhale, whisper or focus your

mind on the other wish.

Do this as you walk or before you get out of bed

in the morning or

whenever you feel a little jumpy.

To slow the passing of

time at gatherings,

cultivate your ability to really listen. Focus on the person’s words and

the meaning between the words instead of what

you are going to say next. Instead of playing devil’s advocate, ask

questions and delight in the stories you draw

out. Lending an active ear is not only a great gift to loved ones, it keeps you focused on the

moment, thus slowing down our perceived

life’s pace.

Mary and I are looking forward to nurturing connections in our lives—connections to our

families, connections to favorite holiday

traditions (like getting out Mom’s favorite recipes for a cookie exchange with friends) and

re-connecting with friends and clients at

gatherings and via my newsletter.

Instead of having unrealistic expectations, we hope to just be as laid back as possible, keeping

the holiday cheer flowing (hot buttered rum is

very nice, I hear). We wish you and your circle of family and

friends a sense of having/being/doing enough,

peace, and abundant happiness in the New Year. We are truly grateful for your presence in

our lives.

So please let’s all live in our moments— and

let the chips (and dips) fall where they may!

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Compiled for happy clients by:

Bruce Johnson Sales Representative

Mary Johnson Assistant

RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc.

1263 Mosley St., Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0

email: brucejohnson@remax.net

www.thehomehunt.com Tel: 705-429-4500 Fax: 705-429-4019

A Lively Source of Real Estate & Community News December 2002

A ll my life I’ve heard people say that time really begins to fly when you have

children. Now that we have

little Holly, I finally see what

they mean! Or maybe it’s just getting older that does it.

You want time to speed up

so that the holiday break will come—so you can hurry up

and relax.

Then when the holidays arrive you want time to

sloooow down so you can

really feel ready, rested and

refreshed for the New Year. Well, I’ve learned that the secret to slowing

time down is to stay where all life’s riches

reside: in the moment. But living mindfully takes some doing—

you have to stop the endless stream of

thoughts about the past and the future. You have to stop judging, doubting and worrying.

My wife Mary believes that to fully

experience each moment it helps to turn your

attention to your breathing, one of the slowest most basic tasks in life.

Here’s a way that breathing can help make

your wishes come true: What are your two greatest

wishes for the holidays?

Shorten the wishes to one

word each—for example, instead of “to erase

conflict in the world

and to feel at peace with my life and my

loved ones”

simply say “Peace.”

Or another

example: if

your wish is something like “I wish I felt

~Bruce & Mary

Buy Yourself Holiday Time by Paying Attention

The

HomeHunter©

In 2003

Stop the Insanity!

HOT BUTTERED RUM 2 quarts apple cider or juice

2 cups brown sugar

4 sticks cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup rum

Simmer juice, sugar, and cinnamon

15 to 20 minutes. Add butter and

rum and simmer another 10 min-

utes. Serve hot. Serves 8.

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MLS Statistics for Georgian Triangle for: November 2002

2002 2001

Listings Sales Average Sale

Price Listings Sales Average Sale Price

Area Month YTD Month YTD Month 12

Month Month YTD Month YTD Month 12 Month

Clearview 32 275 7 152 $185,000 $191,746 16 299 14 176 $189,818 $181,814

Collingwood 33 393 18 252 $198,250 $160,841 27 456 14 232 $135,407 $154,606

Town of the Blue Mtns

14 258 9 131 $297,624 $271,118 12 236 7 91 $359,993 $238,775

Tiny Township

4 61 0 29 N/A $136,307 2 47 1 24 $97,000 $117,933

Wasaga Beach

47 683 31 442 $176,864 $160,698 58 633 25 318 $161,848 $154,295

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Merry Christmas The Band Wishes You All A

Bruce

Jamie

Dave Terry

RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Independently Owned and Operated

Bruce Johnson Sales Representative 1263 Mosley Street, Box 490 Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0 email: brucejohnson@remax.net

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Published by Bruce Johnson, Sales Representative, RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed.

Christmas Carols For the Psychiatrically Challenged

SUNWARD ESTATES ALL-BRICK HOME

All brick 2-storey home in Sunward Estates with 1,360 sq.ft. finished on each level. Ideal for two families with two kitchens, two wood-burning fireplaces set into brick mantels and 3 bedrooms down and another 2 bedrooms up. Also, a huge 114’ x 185’ landscaped lot with mature fruit trees. Offered at $166,900

HOME ON THE RIVER... 4 bedroom home on a treed 1/2 acre riverfront lot. Unique open concept split level design with spacious rooms, cathedral ceilings and a large deck overlooking the Nottawasaga River. Indoor sauna, large games room/rec room with a walkout to rear yard patio. Attached double-car garage and a paved driveway. Listed at $239,900

SUPER WATERFRONT HOME This 2 bedroom 1,420 sq.ft. home has 2 bathrooms (one an ensuite) and lots of windows pulling your attention out to the blue waters of Georgian Bay. With 154’ on the street and 65’ on the Bay, this property has to be seen. There’s also wood fireplace, a garage with a bunkie above, town services in and paid for and f/a gas furnace. Asking $295,000

Schizophrenia: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Multiple Personality Disorder: We Three Kings Disoriented Are

Dementia: I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas

Manic: Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and…

Narcissistic: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing About Me

Paranoid: Santa Claus Is Coming To Get Me

Personality Disorder: You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, Maybe I'll Tell You Why

Depression: Silent Anhedonia, Holy Anhedonia, All Is Flat, All Is Lonely

Passive-Aggressive Personality: On The First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me (and then took it all away...)

Borderline Personality Disorder: Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock...

Happy Holidays from Bruce, Mary and Holly