Monday, April 9, 2012 Easter Turducken - A Sunday Adventure at Homeby Dan Welyk on Mon, Apr, 9, 2012 10:48 PM
So the thought of cooking a Turducken has intrigued me for some time now. For those who do not know what this is - check out " The Original Turducken" and learn.
Basically, a 5KG ball of meat extravaganza! How could one not want something like this??? I call this an "adventure" as it seemed to be an adventure from the time I told my wife (and she was totally against the idea) to the time... Sunday, April 1, 2012 Contraband Diana Sauce - Classic Rib and Chicken Sauceby Dan Welyk on Sun, Apr, 1, 2012 05:46 PM You ever have that wicked Diana Sauce?
Well...want to make it?
After a couple attempts, I think this recipe is pretty much it. Or pretty dang close...and if you've never had Diana Rib/Chicken Sauce, try this recipe out. It's Yumota!
What you need:
1.5 C Vinegar
3 C Cane Sugar (or just reg white)
1 C Brown Sugar
1 TSP Worchester Sauce
1 TSP Powdered Garlic
5 to... Thursday, March 29, 2012 BMO study finds mortgage rate increase will hamper Canadiansby Dan Welyk on Thu, Mar, 29, 2012 06:44 PM Interesting article regarding a survery completed by BMO regarding affordabliity on increased mortgage rates.
The survey found that 43% of Canandians would "hamper their ability to pay" with an increased rate.
Alberta, with the least concern came out at 73% stating it would not affect their ability to pay.
"Based on the current BMO rate of 2.99 per cent for a five-year mortgage,... Thursday, January 12, 2012 December 2011 Calgary Real Estate Board Statisticsby Dan Welyk on Thu, Jan, 12, 2012 11:30 AM December proved to be a strong month over the same period in 2010 with an increase in sales of 8%. Was a nice finish to the year after a slower period in August/September periods.
Snapshot:
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Market SnapShot |
Single Family |
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Condo |
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Inventory |
2761 |
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1287 |
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New Listings |
760 |
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324 |
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Sales |
722 |
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310 |
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Avg DOM |
58 |
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65 |
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Avg Sale Price |
$453,629 |
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$280,155 |
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Median Price |
$393,750 |
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$257,875 | ... Friday, November 4, 2011 Calgary Neighbourhood Specific Real Estate Statisticsby Dan Welyk on Fri, Nov, 4, 2011 01:41 PM October Community Market Reports gives you a snapshot real estate view in your neighbourhood.
You can now look at each community individually as single family homes or condos, as well as surrounding country residential.
What you will find in these reports: Current Inventory, New Listings Added, Sales, Average Price, Median Price and Average Days on Market. The great thing about these smaller... Thursday, November 3, 2011 October 2011 Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) Statisticsby Dan Welyk on Thu, Nov, 3, 2011 11:59 AM My apologies for the delay pushing the statistics out, due to a back end issue, I have been unable to publish to my blog.
October showed an increase in market activity by 10% over this same time period in 2010 giving us the ability to feel more secure in our market conditions in comparison, however aside from median condo prices, the market is down from last month.
Inner city, more established communities... Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Stepping into the Light...unJailBreaking myPhone...going back to iPhone.by Dan Welyk on Tue, Oct, 18, 2011 10:52 PM Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a huge fan of the JailBreak for the iOS.
Tonight I’m going to say goodbye to “myPhone” and go back to an “iPhone”. I have said from the get go of iOS 5 being released, I would not upgrade until a proper untethered JailBreak was available. Below are a couple screen shots so you can see the customizations I’ve done. That’s why I call it “myPhone”.... Monday, October 17, 2011 I finally cracked open the book, now it's routine.by Dan Welyk on Mon, Oct, 17, 2011 07:04 PM A couple months ago a good friend of mine handed me a book she wrote. My first reaction that came to mind was “I’m not really interested in diving into a book right now”. And, really – at that specific moment in life I really struggled to relax for an hour at some point in a day to read a book.
“How to Make People Listen (without being pushy” is the name. The name intrigued me.
After... Tuesday, October 4, 2011 New Listing - 87 Silverado Plains Circle SW $349,900by Dan Welyk on Tue, Oct, 4, 2011 02:42 PM Why wait for a build if you can move in now?
3 bedroom,1424 sq.ft. Homes by Avi Alan model located on a quiet street, just steps to a playground!
Excellent curb appeal with a front porch to enjoy a morning coffee, giving this home character over others in the area! Bright living room offers top down blinds providing privacy and natural light, gas fireplace separates the large dining area - both finished... Monday, October 3, 2011 September 2011 Calgary Real Estate Board Statisticsby Dan Welyk on Mon, Oct, 3, 2011 10:39 PM September shows a 7% increase in sales over the same period in 2010 giving us a slight jump in numbers, however does this reflect in overall pricing increases? No.
I have seen some communities slip backwards in pricing however this may simply be – the homes selling are the ones priced right. That is ultimately a reality.
October will more than likely mirror September’s home sales so... |