Instant Emergency Information In Gaithersburg
November 8th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Consumers, Movin Montgomery County Maryland
These days we all want instant everything. From our Internet connections, to our cell phones connecting right away and answers to our questions should have been five minutes ago. We are in tune and on the move.
But what about an emergency? Bad weather? Storms coming, you know we have had a few tornadoes in this area in the last few years. They are so rare, but if one was coming wouldn’t you want to know? How about a tree down blocking a road after a storm. What about a water main break that stops traffic. These are inconveniences, but wouldn’t you like to know before hand? Sure you would.
Remember how scary 9/11 was here in Maryland? Being right next to the Nation’s Capital, what a scary and traumatic day it was for all of us. Now we were not set up back on 9/11, but rest assured our national and even local governments have come up with a way of getting emergency information to the public instantly.
Montgomery County has installed a system called Alert Montgomery County. You can go to the link and sign up and if there is an emergency you will notified immediately through;
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PDA
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Cell Phone
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Blackberry
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Computer
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Online devices
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XM Radio Station 214
If you live in Gaithersburg, Takoma Park or Rockville these cities have their own Alert system. You may follow the links directly and sign up for emergency information.
You will receive text messages to your device as soon as the message is sent. The system is FREE, but you will need to check your wireless or online service provider to see if text messaging charges may apply to you.
Pray we never need to use the system, but thankfully our officials have come up with a way to reach as many people as possible at one time. Please let your friends know about this service.
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“Jazz it Up” at the Rockville Town Square August 30, 2008
August 23rd, 2008 categories: Movin Entertainment
“Jazz It Up” on the Rockville Town Square
Have you been to the new Rockville Town Square? It is fabulous. There are all kinds of new shops and restaurants. They even have a Gordon Beirsch brewery/restaurant. It is so much fun.
Come out Satruday, August 30th from 10:00 am to 5:00pm for the Rockville Town Square Jazz Festival.
There will be live Jazz all day long, food tastings and the shops at the Rockville Town Square will have store specials.
The tastings will be featuring the Rockville Town Square restaurants including;
Austin Grill, Bobby’s Crab Cakes, Greystone Grill, La Tasca Tapas Bar, Oro Pomodoro, Taste of Saigon and many more. The tastings are $5.00 each, plus tax and they only take cash. So make sure you stop off at the ATM before you come.
The Band Schedule is as follows;
10:15 am The Meritxell Project
11:30 am Swing Speak
1:00 pm James King
2:30 pm Donato with Friends
4:00 pm Daryl Davis
Parking is free after 7:00 pm and on the Weekends.
For more information you can call 703-690-2329 or rockvilletownsquare.com
Hope you have a great time.
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Best Dentist Ever Award!
May 21st, 2008 categories: Movin Consumers, Movin Information, Movin Lifestyle
Look Mom, no cavities! Remember the dreaded trip to the dentist as a kid? I went to the dentist yesterday for my twice a year cleaning and routine maintenance. I have a GREAT Dentist. DR Fran Watson, in Rockville Maryland. If you are looking for a dentist, run to her.
Again, yesterday no cavities! I know my dentist is different than most dentists. It is an experience to go and see her. A good experience.
Dr Watson’s office is not like other dental offices. When you arrive, you are greeted by Nicole, one of the best receptionists ever. The waiting room is a soothing sage green color with lamps, not over head florescent lights. There is a fancy one cup coffee maker for you to help yourself too. Comfortable seating, scented candles lit and the good magazines make waiting a pleasure.
When you are on your way back to the dreaded dentist chair, the soothing green walls are continued through the entire office. Another scented candle in the back too. There are the things on the ceiling to look at and a TV mounted up on the wall if you like. You can have head phones to listen to music while Dr Watson does her work if you like. One thing that struck me yesterday that I have not paid attention to before is the large basket with a rolled up fleece blanket in case you get cold there in the office.
Dr Watson not only has the best office, but her work is superior as well. The entire staff is happy to see you and make you feel at home when you are there. The best part is that all of the stuff I have had done, it never seems to hurt? Maybe it is because I feel more relaxed when I get there and while I am in the chair?
When you are finished, she has a grab basket of toothpaste, mouth wash. You get a new tooth brush and floss everytime you visit.
My trip to Dr Watson’s office yesterday made me think that I try to make my client’s have a soothing real estate experience as well. My broker’s provide one of the best and most professional offices so when clients come to see us they are comfortable. I give my clients access to all of the online information they need. I also give my buyer package with file folder for their convenience too. I am going to stretch my creativity to see if I can come up with another experience they can benefit from while working with me. I am their advocate and sounding board through their transaction.
Some people are anxious for their trip to the dentist, some are anxious when they make a trip to see the real estate agent? Maybe we need to work on the great experience the public gets when they deal with us. I want my clients to have the same kind of soothing experience when buying or selling real estate as I have when visiting Dr Watson.
Let’s all strive to set ourselves apart from the norm and give our clients a “Dr Watson experience”
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