Still no confirmation of the BIG fish of Deep Creek Lake. This video will give a general idea of diving conditions in the lake. If you are out and about on the lake and lose something of value or need some underwater work done. Please feel free to contact me for your underwater recovery needs.

   I live in a charming OLD home. Six foot doors for my 6’4″ head and shower controls that shock with no rhyme or reason. As a Realtor I always tell my clients to call me if I can ever be of help. I have answered many odd questions. The subject of pest control rarely comes up, inspections yes, control, no. I will admit that the cooling weather has forced my outside friends in and there is a mouse in the house, or two.

I am a dog person so cats are not an option. Poisons are also out because of the dogs. Of the many traps available I am a supporter of the original design Victor Snap. You might think that you put a few traps out and problem solved. I am here to share some tips that make things easier.

First, bait I love cheese to much to waste it as bait. Peanut Butter can be licked off, and Fig Newtons just don’t work. I have had moderate success with Pop Tarts, peperoni and orange marmalade. The big winner is X & O cat food. It needs to be tied to the trigger.

Next is placement, very crucial if you like to go barefoot, I do. Along walls away from foot traffic works best. After selecting the locations and baiting the traps they need to actually be placed. BE PREPARED these things will go off at the slightest bump, it adds to the excitement.

After all is in place all that is left is to dispose of the remains. Oh yeah, one more thing, when these things go off in the quiet evening hours you may get a little startle. It is my hope that you are never faced with this problem if you are I hope this helps.

A little nod of thanks to all those who made sure everyone else had a safe holiday weekend.

Country Fest and Auction is held annually on the fourth Saturday of August at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, MD from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.

Admissions and Parking are FREE.

If you are looking for a semi-blast from the past event Country Fest & Auction is that something to do. There will be music, food, fun and plenty of activities for the kids. Plenty of demonstrations from soap making, and chair caning to horse shoe forging and making apple cider.  A helicopter candy toss and HUGE auction. PLUS quilts galore. For more information check out theirhttp://countryfest.org/

With the school year about to start and the temperatures cooling off a little, sometimes my thoughts are drifting to high school football. There are so many things to do at Deep Creek Lake and in Garrett County. High school football at either Northern Garrett or Southern Garrett High Schools are another great event.

With only two high schools in Garrett County the rivalry runs deep. Below is the schedule for the 2012 Southern Huskies varsity football season. The games are played behind the high school located east of Oakland MD.

With only two high schools in Garrett County the rivalry runs deep. Below is the schedule for the 2012 Northern Huskies varsity football season. The games are played behind the high school located north of Accident MD on 219.

Where  10778 Bittinger Rd (Rt495)

Garrett County Pickers  to hold First Annual Market. To be held in Downtown Bittinger.

As the seasons begin to change and the weather can be sometimes unpredictable. Often times this leaves one looking for alternate plans around Deep Creek Lake. Yard sales may not be for everyone so here is an alternative to the yard sale.

Shabby Chic, Primitive Antiques, Mid-Century Furnishings, Glassware &  upcycled Vintage Décor: graphic pillows, framed art & handiwork. Anne Sloane Chalk Paints used on many items. Huge Santa collection, with proceeds going to Cherry Glades’ Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project.

A little something for everyone. Signs will be posted or GPS 10778 Bittinger Rd. Bittinger MD.