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Merry Christmas from Lake Oconee! At Christmastime, we just wanted to say “THANK YOU”!
We trust Santa’s Lake Oconee Boat will deliver all your Christmas wishes wherever you are.It’s been a pleasure working with you and hope you have found our Lake Oconee Website LakeOconee.com useful this past year…We wish you & your families the Peace, Hope & Love of Christmas…and
Happy New Year from your Lake Oconee Friends at RE/MAX Agents Realty!
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
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Lake Oconee Kiss Fishing with Grandkids is not about “kissing” fish! Go ahead, ask the question, “What does “KISS” mean???” KISS is an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid! The last post I did was based around Lake Oconee fishing from your dock. A relatively simple way to get friends and family involved in the fishing experience without ever leaving your property. However, should you desire to get out on the lake and try some fishing from the boat this article explains one of the simplest ways to do it. We call it Lake Oconee KISS Fishing. We started doing this with our kids when they were small and now we are fishing with the Grandkids.
Fish 'em & Kiss 'em!
With Kids and Grandkids it is about catching fish!! That’s why we have become Lake Oconee KISS Fishing folks. It’s about feeling that line tighten up and then trying to keep that fish from shooting to the bottom that makes fishing fun. Believe me it is not about catching a “wall hanger” or the state record. It’s about “fishing” and family fun on Lake Oconee. Kids just love action, and our Kids and Grandkids just love getting up at dawn and getting out on the lake.
Lake Oconee Grandkids Ready to KISS Fish!
Lake Oconee has a huge Striper, White Bass and Hybrid population. From this point on we will just call them “striped” fish as the White Bass, Striped Bass and Hybrid Bass all act the same and are very hard to tell apart. When you get into them you will be catching them all. These are great fish to catch and a lot of fun. They fight hard and are a challenge to get in the boat. A striped fish’s favorite food on Lake Oconee is the “shad”, a bait fish that roams the lake in schools as the striped fish do. The striped fish search the lake endlessly to find their favorite food – “shad”.
So the first thing to find is a bait that resembles the shad. There are all kinds that will work, but don’t forget this is the Lake Oconee KISS method of catching fish on Lake Oconee. Think SILVER for Lake Oconee striped fish!! Silver Crank Baits will work for KISS fishing. There are better baits and rigs for certain conditions, but don’t forget this is Lake Oconee KISS fishing.
On this trip we used the silver shad rap with the black back and the chrome rattle trap with a blue back. Both traditional catchers on Lake Oconee. In fact if I had to pick one lure to use forever on Lake Oconee it would be the shad rap. Over the years I have caught everything in the lake with it. The rest of the fishing gear is all traditional bass gear. Medium action spinning outfit or bait caster with 12 lb test will do fine.
Stripers & Hybrids & Bass, Oh BOY!
Girls Can KISS Fish Too!
Swivels are a must as Lake Oconee KISS Fishing involves trolling to locate the fish. I will usually throw a spinning outfit with a Flexi Spoon or silver Cast Master tied on into the boat in case “I” get a chance to fish. Throwing this lure into a school of striped fish can be some real action. When the sun is on the tree tops this method of fishng works best.
Grandkids Love KISS Fishing!
Lake Oconee RE/MAX Realtors Pat and Ed are the First to Use QR Codes to Sell their Properties. QR codes (quick response) are an innovative, Smartphone accessible tool, which can enhance the exposure of Sellers listings. QR codes are a way to send information to mobile devices, such as a smartphone, using its camera to take a picture (scan) of the code.
Pat and Ed at Lake Oconee RE/MAX are savvy users of technology and will invest the time to provide the optimum exposure for their Seller’s properties. Posting these QR codes on their signage, flyers, online marketing, Pat & Ed offer Sellers the cutting edge of technology to reach more Buyers in the marketplace.
Much has changed in the world of real estate in recent years. The influence of Internet technologies has given buyers and sellers new ways to come together. If you’ve been through the home selling process before, it’s more important than ever to pick the right real estate professional.
In the present “down” real estate market, you want an agent who will use the Internet to your advantage. As action-oriented Lake Oconee real estate agents, Pat & Ed fully understand how today’s technology can help Sell your property in the most optimum timeframe. Our Lake Oconee Website allows Buyers to easily search thousands of current listings to locate the properties that best fit their needs. It’s a great tool for home buying, and free to use.
Call Pat & Ed Today and find out how QR Codes can work to Sell your property! Let Us Be Your 1st Connection for Lake Oconee Real Estate!
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Pat and Ed Okenica
Email: PatorEd@LakeOconee.com
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Lake Oconee entertainment, dining and shopping tops the charts in one convenient location at Lake Oconee Village. I can tell you from first hand experience that it is quite a delight to have more of these amenities available. When we first started coming here in 1980, the lake was THE only attraction. Endless, winding, curvy dirt roads finally leading to the lake. From Stone Mountain Ga, we loaded up our truck, the kids, the dog the cat and, of course, groceries and headed to Lake Oconee. It was definitely a group effort getting it all together, (yea, like a team of one…me!)
So, like the Beverly Hillbillies, we “trucked on down the road”, singing, chattering and anticipating the gorgeous serenity that soon would be ours. Away from the rat race and spending quality family time together was our goal. Quickly we figured out that serenity and quietude was the name of the game. There wasn’t anything or anyone else! Our house was the first to be constructed in our lakefront location. You could hear the tree frogs, crickets, night owls,whippoorwills, and any night critter howling at the moon. All was right with the world!
Long story short….there were no grocery stores except a little local establishment, which carried a limited supply of most utilitarian items. Of course, it was 14 miles away. In other words, you had better bring everything you could think of that you wanted to eat for the weekend. Of course there was always that all important ingredient that we forgot to bring that absolutely had to be a part of the recipe, like the milk for the homemade ice cream!! So, off to the “town” someone (me) would go.
Oh, did I forget to tell you that we didn’t have cell phones then? So, of course, the other item we forgot to bring, (like the hot dog buns), had to be forgotten or, yes you guessed it, another trip to the gro store! Now, driving 14 miles doesn’t seem like much when you come from the big city of Atlanta…except when you only have two days to spend at the lake. Then driving 28 miles round trip more than once kinda cuts into your play time.
Now we have everything we need to prepare our meals and get on with the business of having fun, right? Outside to water ski, swim, boat, and basically enjoy life. Sounds good, huh? Yep, it was all good. But, we’re getting hungry now and it’s time to prepare the meal. Holy smokes! Who forgot the charcoal??? Our stove hadn’t arrived yet so we cooked all our meals on the charcoal grill then. Grrrr! Nothing to do but to go out and eat.
WHAT, no restaurants??
Fast forward to Today (2011)…we have Publix and an Ingles grocery stores, we have tons of restaurant options, we have a Home Depot, we even have an 8-plex movie theatre for goodness sake! And, we have a stove! All is Right with the world!
Lake Oconee Village Spotlight Theater
8-Plex Movie Theater at Lake Oconee Village. Concierge level with full bar and restaurant. Meeting facilities also available.
Lake Oconee Villages Amici's Italian Restaurant
Amici’s offers gourmet pizza, pasta dishes, subs, salads, wings and full bar.
Lake Oconee Waterfront Restaurant and Marina
Lake Oconee Marina with Docks and Gas Pumps
Granite Shoals Marina & Restaurant with boat docking and gas pump facilities. The restaurant fare is seafood, sandwiches, salads, and sports bar.
Home Depot at Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee’s Home Depot is conveniently located right off of I-20 and Exit 130.
Lake Oconee Village Publix
Publix located 8 miles south of I-20 and Exit 130 in the Lake Oconee Village Shopping Center, where there is also a Subway, liquor store, Post Net store, Verizon store, hair salon and nail salon.
As you can readily see, Lake Oconee’s entertainment, dining & shopping options have certainly improved from “the old days”! I hope you will have the opportunity to come and see what Lake Oconee has to offer soon!
We have seen it all happen and know the ropes! What better way to search for Properties on Lake Oconee than with the “lake dwellers”, Pat and Ed who have lived and breathed it for 25 years!! Give Us a Call Today and get your “starter kit” for Lake Oconee!
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Pat and Ed Okenica
Let Us Be Your 1st Connection for Lake Oconee Real Estate!
Email: PatorEd@LakeOconee.com
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
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Lake Oconee Waterfront Turkey struts across the road in Richland Subdivision. After having spent years on I-285 in Atlanta traffic jams it may be interesting to some to see the Lake Oconee version of a traffic jam. Recently, I just happened to go to our new waterfront listing in Richland Subdivision to take some pictures and ran into this “Big Ole Lake Oconee Tom” strutting by the tennis courts. I was compelled to stop and video the experience through the front windshield of the car. He really is as big as he looks!
We have a bunch of Lake Oconee Richland property listings we can show you that are not turkeys!!
View this Lake Oconee Home For Sale
Call Us For Appointment to See All Lake Oconee Waterfront Properties (and Turkeys)!
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Pat and Ed Okenica
Let Us Be Your 1st Connection for Lake Oconee Real Estate!
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
Pat, 706-817-9314 or Ed, 706-817-9313
Email: PatorEd@LakeOconee.com
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Lake Oconee Ga attracts fish and grandchildren to its friendly waters! Every year we get to “host” our G-children for a week. It’s a very rewarding (albeit exhausting) experience on all levels. Below are thirteen reasons for grandchildren to visit Lake Oconee:
#1. Grandparents’ Hugs and TLC
#2. Fishing with Grandparents (grandpa baiting hooks and untangling lines, ouch!)
#3. Tubing, Water Skiing, Knee Boarding (til Grandparents drop!)
#11. Picnics by boat (P’Nut butter/jelly sandwiches, boiled p’nuts and cookies!!).
#12. Bonfires lakeside at days end with Hot Dogs & marshmallows.
I’m sure you will agree, and as you can see, we are in love with our grandchildren who bring us great joy during their trips to visit us at beautiful Lake Oconee.
If you want to share these wonderful times with your grandchildren, give Pat or Ed a shout! We are experts at every facet of the living experience on Lake Oconee. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the peace and serenity of living and “playing” here. Let Us and Lake Oconee help attract fish and grandchildren for YOU!
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Pat and Ed Okenica
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
706-817-9314
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Our Goal…is to assist you in finding that special property. We will show you ALL properties that meet your requirements, including properties listed by other Realtors. We specialize in Greene, Putnam and Morgan Counties and all the lakefront & golf communities, including Reynolds Plantation, Great Waters, The Landing at Reynolds Plantation, Cuscowilla Golf Club and Harbor Club. Take advantage of our unique ability to show you ALL PROPERTIES for sale in the Lake Oconee Area by utilizing our newly optimized website which is quick and hassle free!
Lake Oconee is the perfect place to really relax and escape from the day’s worries. Spend the day leisurely fishing the banks and crooks of the lake, or try some night strolling in the moonlight. Or maybe you’d enjoy a day of boating and skiing in the cool, crisp water. Take a sightseeing tour of the lake and view some of the magnificent homes of Lake Oconee. Or simply sit back and watch the sun dip into the lapping waves as chirping crickets announce the coming of nighttime.
Call Us Today to Plan for Your Perfect Day on the Lake!
RE/MAX Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Buyers and Sellers! Today J.D. Power and Associates made an announcement that we would like to share with our Lake Oconee friends.
J.D. Power and Associates announced today that RE/MAX ranks highest in customer satisfaction, for both Buyers and Sellers in its 2011 residential real estate survey.
Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder of RE/MAX World Headquarters praises agents for their performance. RE/MAX Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Buyers and Sellers! That’s right – we’ve earned the highest level of appreciation from BOTH groups of consumers, which is a remarkable statement about the Outstanding Agents in our organization.
I want to personally thank and congratulate every one of you for contributing to this prestigious recognition. It truly reflects your professional excellence, your enthusiasm for education, your commitment to distressed sellers, your individual drive, and many other qualities that serve the interests of your clients. Your efforts change lives, and those people have spoken.
Our team at Headquarters is working with J.D. Power and Associates to determine how we can use the results of the survey, as well as their name and logo. As soon as possible, we will let you know what the guidelines are.
In the meantime, celebrate this incredible achievement and enjoy the fact that once again you’ve proven yourselves to be the best in the business.
Congratulations!
Dave
Sent by Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder, RE/MAX World Headquarters
We are Proud to be associated with the RE/MAX Organization. It’s remarkable that RE/MAX Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Buyers and Sellers across the nation, as well as in the Lake Oconee area
CONTACT PAT or ED when considering Buying or Selling! Let Us Be Your 1st Connection for Lake Oconee!
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Pat and Ed Okenica
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
706-817-9314
Email: PatorEd@LakeOconee.com
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Lake Oconee Area Residents Chant “Move That Bus!” as the Extreme Makeover Home Edition and local volunteers put finishing touches on a new home for a Madison family. The Emmy-award winning show “Extreme Makeover” has come to our area to embrace and enhance the lives of a 5th grader, Aniah Rucker and her family. Aniah lost a limb in an accident trying to save her sister from being hit and killed from an oncoming vehicle.
Lake Oconee Area Residents Chant "Move that Bus!"
It is heartwarmng to see a community like Madison and surrounding Lake Oconee residents who are rallying around this family both financially and emotionally. All in hopes their efforts and this opportunity will give the Rucker family the step up needed to help Aniah face a lifetime of physical modifications that are sure to come.
Does this look familiar to the old Tom Sawyer tale? Pat Okenica, Lake Oconee RE/Max Realtor says, “Oh, this looks like fun, can I try it?” Sure, go ahead!” See ya later!
Atlanta Falcon Cheerleaders engage the crowd!
Thousands join together to cheer on the Extreme Makeover Home Edition who are constructing a new home for a deserving Madison family.
Rucker Family Arrives Home
Move That Bus!
What an incredible sight to see. All the Lake Oconee area residents, realtors, business people and familes supporting this cause. Just another wonderful episode in the life of the Lake Oconee Area Residents.
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Lake Oconee RE/MAX Realtors
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Pat and Ed Okenica
RE/MAX Agents Realty – Lake Oconee
706-817-9314
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