Lower the temperature by just 1° F can save you as much as 5% on heating costs.

Let the sun shine in! Open your window coverings on sunny days to help warm the rooms.

Remember to clean the lint trap before every load; this step helps your dryer work more efficiently and can save you up to $34 a year.

Microwaving small amounts of food instead of heating them up in the oven saves energy.

Cut your shower time in half to reduce your water heating costs by 9%.

Lowering your thermostat from 68° F during the daytime to 55° F at night can reduce your heating costs by up to 20%.

Washing clothes in cold water can save the average household up to $30 annually on hot water heating cost, if you have a gas water heater.

Reducing your water heater temperature from 140° F to 120° F can result in up to 10% savings in hot water costs.

Don´t over-dry your clothes. Use your dryer´s energy-saving moisture sensor to automatically turn the machine off. A dryer operating an extra 15 minutes per load can cost you up to $34 annually.

Auto shows and rallies throughout Monterey County offer car fans the chance to see historic and rare vehicles up close.

We want to wish everyone a safe & happy Halloween

1] Disrupt Your Opponent - A slice is good way to change the pace and coax errors from your opponents, as Andy Murry has shown, or to open up the court for a weapon, like Rafael Nadal does for his forehand.

2] Buy Some Time - If your opponent is making you sweat, a slice is the perfect way to regain your footing and position on the court.

3] Blunt Hard Serves - No one uses the slice return better than Roger Federer.

Mark

" Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea. " - Henry Fielding "There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary." - Chinese Proverb "There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea." - Bernard-Paul Heroux "All true lovers not only like their tea strong, but like it a little stronger each year that passes." - George Orwell "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." - C.S. Lewis


Mark

We'll be closed Friday January 1 in observance of New Year's Day!

Look for us to open as usual Saturday January 2, 2009.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Mark, Rita, Charlene, Noe, Lorenzo and Jose

Hi All,

Please note that our offices will be closed Friday December 25th in observance of Christmas Day. Look for us to reopen as usual, Saturday at 10am.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

Mark, Charlene, Rita, Noe, Lorenzo and Jose

Hi All,

Please note that our offices will be closed Thursday November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen as usual on Friday morning at 10am.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Mark, Charlene, Rita, Noe, Lorenzo and Jose

The dramatic backdrop of land meeting sea is what attracts droves of tourists to Monterey County each year. It is also what makes Monterey a world-class wine region. Abundant sunshine, cool ocean air, fertile soils and an established tradition of growers and vintners combining old methods with new innovations - all this goes into the terroir of Monterey wine grapes. This weekend, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association will host its 13th annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. The event will take place from Friday through Sunday at various locations in Monterey, where attendees will get the opportunity to celebrate Monterey County's world-class wines and gastronomic delights.

What makes this wine event stand out from other food and wine festivals on the Peninsula is that exclusively features Monterey County wines. Forty wineries and 15 restaurant will participate in this leisurely event, where guests will be able to sample Monterey's regional best while gazing at panoramic oceans views. Fri-Sun, Nov. 13-15 www.montereywines.org/gwe or call 375-9400


Mark

Dear Residents:

Please note that our offices will be closed Monday September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday morning at 10am. Should you need immediate assistance feel free to call (8310 758-7674.

Mark, Charlene, Rita, Noe, Lorenzo and Jose