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LITTLE ACTION AT FORECLOSURE AUCTION

AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) – As the number of foreclosed homes climbs rapidly, the possibilities for investors to buy homes at auction at reduced prices also climbs. But Travis County’s final foreclosure auction for the year saw few buyers.

Of the 124 homes posted for auction Tuesday, only 15 were purchased. The rest were sent back to lenders.

Investors who buy foreclosed properties must pay cash up front, and tight credit markets make borrowing money tough, even for them.

Investors are also exhibiting caution in their purchases because of the uncertain housing market. They are watching to see if the trends will continue to point downward.

Here is a snapshot of Jennifer applying a first coat of finish to one of the drawer sides.

I am ready to go back to Montana for another hike up the glacier!

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At Flathead Lake.

My Grandma is under major water restrictions.  No flushing toilets, no doing dishes, no showers, no laundry.  Water is only for cooking and drinking.  My parents would have an adventure just to get to her as most of the roads are closed.  The University of Iowa Hospital is basically on emergency only right now as my mom will not be going to work this upcoming week.

My sister and her husband have had sump pump problems all spring due to the large amounts of snow this winter.  It prepaired them for this.  As they have 3 sump pumps and are masters of sucking up water in their basement with the shop vac.  -It seams like just yesterday my dad were installing those new cabinets in her basement over Christmas vacation.

Lucky for my parents they live up high.

One of the greatest losses is the loss of the Suttliff bridge.  the over 100 year old bridge is one of my favorite things to show people in Iowa.  Part of it along with several bridges washed away.  http://www.sutliffbridge.com/main/

In 1993 the water was so hi.  It is 14 feet higher than it was then.  When all of downtown Cedar rapids is under water it is just amazing.

–Miss you guys In Iowa and wish i could fill some sand bags for you.

You can check out the rest of her blog: http://www.kinagrannis.com/blog/

-Save the Cheerleader Save the world! (Jennifer you better be Claire!)

“One actor from 300, Andrew Pleavin, completed the workout in 18 minutes,11 seconds,” says Ballantyne. “He didn’t practice this workout…and neither did I. My time? 19:07. My butt was kicked by a Hollywood actor!”

“It’s a brutal workout, starting out strong and slowing down, finishing at a crawl,” explains Ballantyne. “I don’t plan on doing that any time soon or, really, ever again.”

For a Spartan-sized challenge to your daily routine, consider this your new fitness gauntlet:

a) Pullups – 25 reps

b) Deadlifts with 135lbs – 50 reps

c) Pushups – 50 reps

d) 24-inch Box jumps – 50 reps

e) Floor wipers – 50 reps

f) Single-arm Clean-and-Press with 36lbs Kettlebell – 50 reps

g) Pullups – 25 reps

All exercises are done without scheduled rest between moves. Obviously this is an advanced workout…you shouldn’t do it unless you are already in great shape.

Fortunately, this can all easily be adapted. Appropriate exercises can be subbed in: Drop down to 150 total reps, or 4-6 exercises of 15-25 reps each. For example, you might try this workout, great for a guy with moderate fitness:

15 bodyweight rows

25 bodyweight squats

15 pushups

50 jumping jacks

20 mountain climbers

10 close grip pushups

15 bodyweight rows

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I raced lap 1: Ryan Kucera.  Not my best time.  My goal had been to be below 18 min.

14    We Got The Runs            143       M/33      4   1:16:17.60     
            Mike Silkett, Eric Kottke, Ryan Kucera, Cavin Weber                        
                                                     Lap   1     18:44.90   (Ryan Kucera) 
                                                     Lap   2     21:27.30    
                                                     Lap   3     18:16.30    
                                                     Lap   4     17:49.10  
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