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Guide to Bellingham, Part 5: Live Bars

Bellingham has a long, rich history of producing and showcasing live music.  More than a few regional bands have cut their teeth in Bellingham’s bars before going on to varying levels of fame and fortune.  Though the scene has changed … Continue reading

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Guide to Bellingham, Part 4: Dive Bars

Now that I’ve offered up my picks for the best Bellingham restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I think it’s time to move on to the nightlife. We all need a place to go after work to blow off some … Continue reading

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Guide to Bellingham: Part 2, Lunch

For Part 2 of my Guide to Bellingham I’ll be discussing my favorite lunch spots. Keep in mind that most of these restaurants are open for dinner, breakfast, etc. I’ve included them in the lunch list because they offer quick, … Continue reading

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Guide to Bellingham, Part 1:Breakfast

For part 1 of my series my Guide to Bellingham, it seems fitting to start with breakfast. After, all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least according to elder members of my family and certain medical … Continue reading

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Bellingham's Best Hike: Blanchard Hill, Bat Caves and Oyster Dome

I’m a big fan of hiking. I don’t do it nearly as often as I would like to, but such is life.  My personal favorite hiking area is Blanchard Hill. It’s got it all: Views, lakes, forested sections and open … Continue reading

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Top 5 Reasons Home Buyers Fail with Fixers

These days, it is all too easy for  inexperienced buyers to become obsessed with getting the “best deal”.   I’m talking about  the “weekend warrior” buyer- the one who watches countless hours of HGTV shows that make it seem plausible that … Continue reading

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Idiot’s Guide to the $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit

The $8000 first time buyer tax credit has gotten a lot of attention in recent months. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that, I guess. You are obviously capable of operating a computer and navigating the internets… So, … Continue reading

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It’s the Beer that Binds Us…

The one, the only- Boundary Bay Oatmeal Stout: Nectar of the stars and heavens… Continue reading

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Rob LeRoy’s Guide to the Best Ballard Bars

Recently,  I was wandering the Ballard Sunday market with my friend Alan. We were taking pictures of Old Ballard and reminiscing about the many great times we’ d had there over the years. While wandering down Ballard Ave. ( which … Continue reading

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