It's a Facebook Christmas Card

It's a Face Book Christmas card from Rick and Nancy.  Just wanting you to know we are thinking about you.

Today is the special Holiday of the Year.  This message is for everyone of our friends.  Not just Facebookers that are down at the end of the internet freeway, but all people God has put in out lives. 

Nancy and I want you to know you turned into  much more to us than picture profiles and  i.p. addresses.  We are in touch with a lot of people every day in many ways of communication.  Most of you we will see in the physical form from time to time.  There are a lot of you that bring us joy over the internet via Facebook, Blog comments, email, and comments on our web site.

Some of you may be clients of Christmas past, Christmas Present or Christmas future.

Some of  you are funny and supportive.  I might have met you in FarmTown. Most of my facebook friends are positive and uplifting. That's something we can't get too much of.  To have this gift, you must know where it comes from.  It's the baby that Christmas is about.  How he was born, and through him, we have been given this joy.

Have a Merry Christmas and get ready to start a Happy New Year
Dreams Do Come True

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone..  I will call it a day of gratitude for what is going right in my life, not even looking toward my goals, the things I desire, or disapointments. 
As I enter into this holiday season, I will focus on blessings such as a the roof over my head, plenty of food to eat, and the fellowship that will accompany the day. 
I will be thankful for clothes that I have and the fact that I keep outgrowing them.  Thankful that jobs can still be found and we have freedom of choice.
Let us number the things we do have that are things to be thankful for and watch as an infinite list appears.

Blessings to all best wishes from:

Rick

Life in Yukon

The Ranchwood South Addition in Yukon Oklahoma is just south of Old Route 66 and east of Ranchwood Drive and West of Mustang road.  Just a short drive from Lake Overholser, this little neighborhood has almost everything a family could need nearby. 
There is bowling, shopping, great places to eat.  There are great things ahead with the Oklahoma City Outlet Mall on track, and the new Yukon High School that is due to be completed in 2011.  Other Schools in the area are Lakeview Middle School and Skyview Elementary 
Click here to see a live feed of the progress.
Ranchwood South is a wonderful little addition with a wonderful future to come. 
Where Dreams Do Come True,
Rick Jackson
Realtor

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Oklahoma City -- Let's Run the Numbers

I thought this was an excellent video about Oklahoma City and the surrounding area.
Just sharing it:
By Dreams Do Come True

What to do in Oklahoma

What to do in Oklahoma?  Watch the sun come up, while there is hardly a sound as the morning dove starts to coo.  Listen to the cars and trucks as traffic starts to populate the streets.  Drink some coffee and thank God that we have so many options in Oklahoma City, U.S.A.

There are so many things to do in the summer that it's hard to choose.  Dreams do come true  in the Oklahoma City area for many families. There is the Oklahoma City Zoo, White Water, Frontier City, The Cowboy Hall of Fame, Bricktown Canal, Omniplex, Wiley Post Museum of Aviation, and the Malls.   

This is the land of recreation.  There are so many things to do that the Television show, "Discover Oklahoma" creates a new show every week about places to visit and things to do.

There is Remington Park, the Firefighter's Museum, and Train Museum.  There is a large world of night life in Oklahoma City.  There are many clubs with live music, the Jazz Lab in Edmond, and several great movie theaters.

I know there are many other things to do in the Oklahoma City area that I haven't mentioned, such as the Oklahoma River Boat ride,the Flee Markets, and many city parks.  There is Bass Pro, Celebration Station, and biking trails.

I could ramble on and on about what to do in Oklahoma.  The above is local entertainment.  Could write for weeks telling about things to do in the remainder of Oklahoma.

Thank you for reading.

from the desk of:
Rick Jackson

Celebrating the 4th of July in Oklahoma

Celebrating the 4th of July in Oklahoma is coming soon.  This United States Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4th, 1776 is celebrated in many ways across our nation.  When I say our nation, I'm talking to American Citizens that respect our flag, and what it stands for, our country, forefathers, and our constitution. Those of you that know this country has been defended and fought for since before the time it became an independent nation.  As we enjoy this very special occasion, lets remember the great men who looked to God for the wisdom to structure our country, wrote the declaration, and our military who have upheld our independence. 

With all that being said, here are some events that will take place the weekend of the 4th of July 2010.

Edmond Oklahoma's Liberty Fest winds up Sunday, July 4th at the UCO Campus in Edmond, when Fireworks start at 10:00 pm.  

The city of Yukon celebrates the nation's birthday with a huge Freedom Fest event. With free admission to all events, the celebration includes two nights of fireworks displays, outdoor evening concerts, kid's activities, a triathlon, volleyball tournament and more.

Bethany's Freedom Festival takes place on Saturday, July 3rd this year and begins at 7:30 a.m. with the Centennial Freedom Run, but gates don't open to the park until 11 a.m. The car show runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and musical entertainment starts at 5:30. One of the state's largest fireworks displays begins at 9:55 p.m.
Oklahoma City's Red, White & Boom begins July 3rd with plenty of live music on the Chevy Main Stage at the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan avenues. Then, the OKC Philharmonic presents Patriotic Pops in the Coca-Cola Events Center parking lot. Joel Levine will conduct the concert and singer Mike Eldred will perform. On the 4th, there is more live music from Bricktown's School of Rock performers. There are fireworks on both the 3rd and 4th.
Midwest City celebrates the nation's birthday with a free annual event that features live music, park performers and fireworks display at dusk.  Tribute to Liberty is held on July 4th, with music beginning at 6 p.m. and lasting until 10 p.m. The fireworks begin shortly after. It will be held at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, located near Reno Avenue and Midwest Boulevard.

There are a lot of things to do on the 4th of July in the Oklahoma City Metro area and most other places across the United States.  Have a happy and safe celebration, but please remember what the fun is all about.

from the desk of:
Rick Jackson
Dreams Do come True

Oklahoma Roads and Coutry Living

Oklahoma roads and country living go together. There is a difference in having a home in the country, and country living. Having a home in the country, means that you have a home in the country. Country living, means that you have an obligation to making the country your home.

 As I departed from the Oklahoma City Metro area, the traffic began to thin, and the grassy real estate became thicker. Oklahoma lots were dropping from $20,000 for .22 acres to 20 acres for $20,000.

As I past through the outskirts of the smaller towns south of Oklahoma City, I saw some very nice gated additions near Blanchard OK.  There were a lot of new homes for sale with golf courses near by.  I remember several years ago that these areas were in demand, but then the gas prices went up, and City commuters chose to stay in the city closer to their work place. 5 year later, gas prices are about the same, if not a little less than they were. There are still lots of new homes on the county side out here for sale.  There is a couple of additions with gates and only one home complete.

Although lots may be a lot less expensive in the country, there are other costs to consider.  Water wells, septic systems, driveway construction, and electricity.  The pros are you can get a lot more land and more privacy for your dollar.

Of course there are properties available that may already have water, septic, driveways, and even outdoor buildings already existing, just waiting for you to breath life into them.

Oklahoma Real Estate in site by:

Rick Jackson

Oklahoma Real Estate