1 00:00:00,174 --> 00:00:04,754 Welcome to She Sells Ottawa, your go -to podcast for all things real estate and 2 00:00:04,754 --> 00:00:05,434 beyond. 3 00:00:05,434 --> 00:00:10,494 Featuring your hosts, Sonya Crites, Tamara Vallati, Cori Kugler and Tara Kugler. 4 00:00:10,494 --> 00:00:14,414 Fun fact, we're not just colleagues who work on different teams, we're amazing 5 00:00:14,414 --> 00:00:18,774 friends with a passion for real estate and uplifting our local Ottawa community. 6 00:00:18,774 --> 00:00:23,454 Join us for each episode as we dive into the local market trends, share insider 7 00:00:23,454 --> 00:00:25,998 tips and provide invaluable insights. 8 00:00:25,998 --> 00:00:29,938 Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first -time homebuyer, SheSells Ottawa is 9 00:00:29,938 --> 00:00:33,998 your one -stop shop for useful takeaways and entertaining conversations. 10 00:00:33,998 --> 00:00:36,713 So grab your coffee and get ready to be inspired. 11 00:00:38,646 --> 00:00:41,277 Well, it's July and it's summer ladies! 12 00:00:41,277 --> 00:00:43,218 Yes, it's July! 13 00:00:43,218 --> 00:00:46,098 Welcome to Ottawa Getaways, the best day trips. 14 00:00:46,098 --> 00:00:50,560 In this podcast, we explore the best adventures you can have in and around our 15 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:52,360 beautiful capital city. 16 00:00:52,360 --> 00:00:56,902 Today, we're diving into some fantastic day trip ideas, perfect for a quick escape 17 00:00:56,902 --> 00:00:59,303 from Ottawa's hustle and bustle. 18 00:00:59,343 --> 00:01:03,424 We met with an extraordinary builder in the waterfront community of Westport. 19 00:01:03,508 --> 00:01:07,601 Our June stats are out, so we will be discussing our Ottawa real estate market 20 00:01:07,601 --> 00:01:11,294 and what the four of us have been experiencing as realtors. 21 00:01:11,334 --> 00:01:14,897 And of course, we have a favourite spotlight business to tell you about. 22 00:01:14,897 --> 00:01:16,818 But first, let's say hello, ladies. 23 00:01:16,818 --> 00:01:21,382 I am your host, Sonya Crites with Ottawa Property Gals and Right at Home Realty. 24 00:01:21,382 --> 00:01:25,185 And hello, I'm Tara Kugler with Right at Home Realty and one half of the Kugler 25 00:01:25,185 --> 00:01:26,025 team. 26 00:01:26,105 --> 00:01:30,048 And hi, I'm Tamara Vallati with eXp Realty. 27 00:01:41,279 --> 00:01:45,873 And hi, I'm Cori Kugler, the other half of the Kugler team and also with Right at 28 00:01:45,873 --> 00:01:47,053 Home Realty. 29 00:01:47,454 --> 00:01:48,505 Hello everybody. 30 00:01:48,505 --> 00:01:50,126 Hey, ladies. 31 00:01:50,126 --> 00:01:50,186 Hi. 32 00:01:50,186 --> 00:01:51,037 How's it going? 33 00:01:51,037 --> 00:01:51,707 Good. 34 00:01:51,707 --> 00:01:52,418 Good. 35 00:01:52,418 --> 00:01:56,061 So ladies, how was everybody's week in the streets? 36 00:01:56,061 --> 00:01:58,352 How is the market treating you all? 37 00:01:58,503 --> 00:02:04,677 yeah well we have as you all know we have the June stats that came out so some 38 00:02:04,677 --> 00:02:08,980 interesting things well interesting or maybe not so interesting really there's 39 00:02:08,980 --> 00:02:11,872 not a huge difference from last June to this June. 40 00:02:11,872 --> 00:02:14,794 that yeah small margins like very small margin. 41 00:02:14,794 --> 00:02:16,795 This didn't surprise us I think. 42 00:02:16,795 --> 00:02:23,550 No I don't think so so basically if we take a look we have quite a few listings 43 00:02:23,550 --> 00:02:24,760 actually there 44 00:02:25,825 --> 00:02:31,965 from June, so it could be even more now, but 3 ,585 active listings were available 45 00:02:31,965 --> 00:02:34,345 at that time. 46 00:02:34,345 --> 00:02:40,245 Single -family homes were 734 ,300 on average. 47 00:02:40,289 --> 00:02:45,769 Days on market, we're down to 18, so lower than last month or the month before in 48 00:02:45,769 --> 00:02:45,909 May. 49 00:02:45,909 --> 00:02:47,349 That surprises me actually. 50 00:02:47,449 --> 00:02:47,569 Yeah. 51 00:02:47,569 --> 00:02:48,469 Okay. 52 00:02:48,669 --> 00:02:53,369 And then for condos, $420 ,800. 53 00:02:53,369 --> 00:02:58,669 And everything was just up by like a 0 .5 % from the previous or 0 .1%. 54 00:02:58,669 --> 00:03:00,649 Like it was just a very Not a lot of growth. 55 00:03:00,649 --> 00:03:01,049 No. 56 00:03:01,049 --> 00:03:03,709 A little growth though, which is always good, right? 57 00:03:03,797 --> 00:03:08,522 But interesting because last June didn't we have like we had that big increase? 58 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:09,023 Yes. 59 00:03:09,023 --> 00:03:11,285 And then this June we had a decrease. 60 00:03:11,285 --> 00:03:13,307 So I find that really interesting. 61 00:03:21,474 --> 00:03:22,595 Yeah, that is interesting. 62 00:03:22,595 --> 00:03:24,126 think it's a lot to do with mindset. 63 00:03:24,126 --> 00:03:28,439 The buyers, there's more inventory this year than there was last year on the 64 00:03:28,439 --> 00:03:28,879 market. 65 00:03:28,879 --> 00:03:33,522 So sellers are very eager to, you know, they think right now is a very good time 66 00:03:33,522 --> 00:03:38,185 for them with the interest rates dropping, but there is still so much inventory right 67 00:03:38,185 --> 00:03:43,159 now that buyers feel that kind of luxury of afforded time that they can be a little 68 00:03:43,159 --> 00:03:44,740 bit more selective at this point. 69 00:03:44,740 --> 00:03:46,251 pickier. 70 00:03:46,251 --> 00:03:47,382 Little pickier, right? 71 00:03:47,382 --> 00:03:48,943 Very much pickier than last year. 72 00:03:48,943 --> 00:03:49,263 Yeah. 73 00:03:49,263 --> 00:03:51,054 So they're taking their time there. 74 00:03:51,098 --> 00:03:54,520 making sure they're getting their inspections in still and they can do that. 75 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:58,621 yeah, maybe still waiting for further rate drops. 76 00:03:58,621 --> 00:03:59,652 Exactly. 77 00:03:59,652 --> 00:04:00,472 And they are. 78 00:04:00,472 --> 00:04:00,962 Yes. 79 00:04:00,962 --> 00:04:02,103 And they are for sure. 80 00:04:02,103 --> 00:04:05,995 So we do have another rate drop that is potentially coming up. 81 00:04:05,995 --> 00:04:08,035 We're waiting for Bank of Canada to announce that. 82 00:04:08,035 --> 00:04:10,837 And I think the date is 24th July 24th. 83 00:04:10,837 --> 00:04:11,927 Yeah. 84 00:04:12,347 --> 00:04:17,049 So a lot of people are eager to hear and we've, lot of speculation that we may 85 00:04:17,049 --> 00:04:18,830 actually get another rate drop. 86 00:04:18,830 --> 00:04:19,990 That would be amazing. 87 00:04:19,990 --> 00:04:24,530 It's a 50 -50, I think, in terms of what's actually going to happen. 88 00:04:24,530 --> 00:04:29,090 And I know from kind of buzz from, you know, mortgage, prominent mortgage agents 89 00:04:29,090 --> 00:04:34,490 here in Ottawa, that they are hoping and thinking that it actually will come about. 90 00:04:34,490 --> 00:04:36,030 But still, right now, we don't know. 91 00:04:36,030 --> 00:04:38,930 And we'll only find out, I guess, in a couple of weeks now. 92 00:04:38,930 --> 00:04:40,650 So we'll have to wait and see. 93 00:04:40,738 --> 00:04:43,739 Yes, and I'll be interested to see how that plays out in the market. 94 00:04:43,739 --> 00:04:47,421 We may be coming into a spring like market again in our fall. 95 00:04:47,421 --> 00:04:54,044 I'm going to wager a bet that they do a little bit more. 96 00:04:54,044 --> 00:04:55,445 Just a touch. 97 00:04:55,445 --> 00:04:57,586 think that's happen. 98 00:04:57,586 --> 00:04:58,927 Yeah, I agree. 99 00:04:58,927 --> 00:05:00,407 And I think that'll help. 100 00:05:00,427 --> 00:05:01,988 It will certainly help. 101 00:05:02,168 --> 00:05:03,269 Yeah. 102 00:05:03,269 --> 00:05:06,290 we've actually had this past week, we've had a lot of buyers that have started 103 00:05:06,290 --> 00:05:08,771 looking finally. 104 00:05:08,771 --> 00:05:10,672 so looking at homes and of course the homes 105 00:05:10,672 --> 00:05:12,812 buyers love, others do as well. 106 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:14,492 There are those you special ones. 107 00:05:14,492 --> 00:05:14,952 Yeah. 108 00:05:14,952 --> 00:05:18,872 So we've actually been in a couple of multiple offers this past week. 109 00:05:19,272 --> 00:05:22,272 One was on Donald Street and it received three offers. 110 00:05:22,272 --> 00:05:26,352 It was listed for $5 50 and it went over asking. 111 00:05:26,352 --> 00:05:30,852 We don't know still what the outcome is because it's conditionally sold but the 112 00:05:30,852 --> 00:05:32,772 agent did tell me that there was no inspection. 113 00:05:32,772 --> 00:05:33,392 Wow. 114 00:05:33,392 --> 00:05:33,812 Oh. 115 00:05:33,812 --> 00:05:40,142 So an older home but they included that and then we'll know 116 00:05:40,142 --> 00:05:43,222 actually I think today is the date we'll know what that's sold for. 117 00:05:43,382 --> 00:05:48,602 And 314 Oakdale in Westboro, that was a hot property, we also had an offer on that 118 00:05:48,602 --> 00:05:51,082 and we were one of five offers. 119 00:05:51,362 --> 00:05:56,662 It sold firm with no conditions and it got 636 ,000. 120 00:05:56,662 --> 00:05:58,762 That's pretty rare, no conditions these days. 121 00:05:58,762 --> 00:06:03,902 Yeah so again it's those special homes right and of course if your buyer wants it 122 00:06:03,902 --> 00:06:05,422 and everybody wants it. 123 00:06:05,422 --> 00:06:06,302 right. 124 00:06:06,642 --> 00:06:07,942 That's true, it's sad. 125 00:06:07,942 --> 00:06:10,082 We were just saying that there's you 126 00:06:10,082 --> 00:06:14,524 There's so much inventory right now that they're saying and yet still our clients 127 00:06:14,524 --> 00:06:19,216 are looking for that very, that property that they can't find yet because they're 128 00:06:19,216 --> 00:06:21,267 not showing well, they're not presented properly. 129 00:06:21,267 --> 00:06:23,978 So those homes that aren't priced properly, that aren't showing well are 130 00:06:23,978 --> 00:06:24,898 still sitting. 131 00:06:24,898 --> 00:06:29,290 Those special homes, like you just mentioned, everybody. 132 00:06:29,888 --> 00:06:31,429 everybody wants that home. 133 00:06:31,429 --> 00:06:35,940 there will be competition there if it's priced correctly and shows nicely. 134 00:06:35,961 --> 00:06:37,341 yeah, yeah, so interesting. 135 00:06:37,341 --> 00:06:38,962 Yeah, let's talk pricing, ladies. 136 00:06:38,962 --> 00:06:41,933 Yeah, we're seeing a lot of different prices on the market, a lot of different 137 00:06:41,933 --> 00:06:45,655 strategies that our sellers are trying to, to win. 138 00:06:45,655 --> 00:06:47,146 Yeah, that's true. 139 00:06:47,146 --> 00:06:48,026 That's interesting. 140 00:06:48,026 --> 00:06:52,888 I find that like in our listing presentations, like meeting with sellers, 141 00:06:52,888 --> 00:06:57,230 we're still finding that most sellers are wanting to price 142 00:06:57,464 --> 00:07:04,201 their properties higher than market value for that air quote, you know, wiggle room. 143 00:07:04,201 --> 00:07:11,449 so then it's up to us to sort of like talk them into a more realistic way of listing. 144 00:07:11,449 --> 00:07:17,435 So we did do one this week and we did manage to sort of talk them into a more 145 00:07:17,435 --> 00:07:18,997 realistic listing price. 146 00:07:18,997 --> 00:07:19,950 we're hoping. 147 00:07:19,950 --> 00:07:22,310 We're hoping that's a good strategy, we'll see. 148 00:07:22,310 --> 00:07:25,410 Well, you always have a right strategy with a good listing price. 149 00:07:25,410 --> 00:07:26,410 Yes, exactly. 150 00:07:26,410 --> 00:07:28,910 First and foremost, think, is the listing price. 151 00:07:28,910 --> 00:07:30,550 mean, it's so important. 152 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:30,950 Yeah. 153 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:32,870 That it represents what you're selling. 154 00:07:32,870 --> 00:07:37,210 And case in point, that Rockland property that we had discussed, I think, in the 155 00:07:37,210 --> 00:07:42,330 last podcast, where they had listed for $6 99 and held offers. 156 00:07:42,330 --> 00:07:46,930 And then I guess nothing good came of that because they didn't get their price. 157 00:07:47,150 --> 00:07:49,770 So they relisted it at $9 95. 158 00:07:49,912 --> 00:07:54,514 So I was looking for the listing yesterday and lo and behold it is cancelled. 159 00:07:54,514 --> 00:07:55,385 Of course. 160 00:07:55,385 --> 00:07:56,145 interesting. 161 00:07:56,145 --> 00:08:01,128 So this is an example of playing Russian roulette with your listing. 162 00:08:01,128 --> 00:08:03,660 Testing the market. 163 00:08:03,660 --> 00:08:05,380 So that can work for anyone. 164 00:08:05,380 --> 00:08:09,563 mean the agents got a lot of work and time and effort. 165 00:08:09,563 --> 00:08:14,896 The buyers that made the trek to Rockland to see the property fully expecting to 166 00:08:14,896 --> 00:08:19,214 maybe be able to put in a reasonable offer and only to have it not accepted and the 167 00:08:19,214 --> 00:08:24,894 expectation I think from $6 99 and then a relist at $9 95 is, I mean don't think 168 00:08:24,894 --> 00:08:29,414 anyone was willing or knowing that they even should go there. 169 00:08:29,414 --> 00:08:33,554 We actually put an offer in as well on a home that was holding offers. 170 00:08:33,554 --> 00:08:36,914 It was listed at $6 .99 in Stonebridge, a town home. 171 00:08:37,174 --> 00:08:44,414 so we did get notified that they received two offers, but we decided not to compete. 172 00:08:44,414 --> 00:08:45,966 Our buyer just didn't want to go there. 173 00:08:45,966 --> 00:08:48,126 and they ended up getting $6 90. 174 00:08:48,126 --> 00:08:50,606 No conditions, but under asking. 175 00:08:50,706 --> 00:08:51,446 okay. 176 00:08:51,446 --> 00:08:53,066 So it's not always over asking. 177 00:08:53,546 --> 00:08:54,246 that's true. 178 00:08:54,246 --> 00:08:55,466 That's interesting. 179 00:08:55,526 --> 00:08:59,526 Yes, well, we're definitely becoming very creative with our strategies in the 180 00:08:59,526 --> 00:09:00,366 market. 181 00:09:00,446 --> 00:09:05,226 We're looking beyond the conventional ways to get these purchases done for our 182 00:09:05,226 --> 00:09:06,166 clients right now. 183 00:09:06,166 --> 00:09:11,466 You know, it's not just the mortgage agents that are doing the creative money 184 00:09:11,466 --> 00:09:12,606 financing. 185 00:09:13,231 --> 00:09:18,040 We are navigating these waters right now in challenging times and you know I was 186 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:21,058 just working on a deal that I don't really want 187 00:09:21,058 --> 00:09:23,189 give all the contents of it because we're still in the middle. 188 00:09:23,189 --> 00:09:23,499 yet. 189 00:09:23,499 --> 00:09:25,870 It's not firm, still in the middle it. 190 00:09:25,870 --> 00:09:26,720 Fair enough. 191 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:28,241 Yeah, exactly. 192 00:09:28,301 --> 00:09:37,064 This offer was a two -day working on full SCAP with diagrams and working pie charts 193 00:09:37,064 --> 00:09:43,128 and fingers crossed working situations that on future podcasts we'll talk about 194 00:09:43,128 --> 00:09:48,410 types, really smart ways of getting people and properties, but there are ways. 195 00:09:48,726 --> 00:09:52,738 in these navigating these challenging times, you really have to be have that 196 00:09:52,738 --> 00:09:54,909 creative mindset and adopt. 197 00:09:54,909 --> 00:09:58,110 And you have to be willing to put an awful lot of effort. 198 00:09:58,110 --> 00:10:03,812 Yes, we're doing a lot of work for for these properties for these people that 199 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:04,953 which is worth it. 200 00:10:04,953 --> 00:10:12,555 It's absolutely worth it. 201 00:10:12,555 --> 00:10:12,975 Yes. 202 00:10:12,975 --> 00:10:16,626 I feel that we need to rename ourselves real estate innovators. 203 00:10:16,626 --> 00:10:17,976 Creators. 204 00:10:17,976 --> 00:10:18,976 Curators. 205 00:10:18,976 --> 00:10:20,576 Magicians. 206 00:10:20,576 --> 00:10:21,227 Magicians. 207 00:10:21,227 --> 00:10:22,097 Psychologists. 208 00:10:22,097 --> 00:10:24,177 A real estate agent. 209 00:10:24,177 --> 00:10:25,337 Yeah, exactly. 210 00:10:25,337 --> 00:10:26,908 You can only see behind the scenes. 211 00:10:26,908 --> 00:10:28,378 Don't hold that curtain back. 212 00:10:28,378 --> 00:10:31,799 So we're staying creative. 213 00:10:31,799 --> 00:10:34,739 We're staying connected and we're going to keep pushing those boundaries of what's 214 00:10:34,739 --> 00:10:36,169 possible in a real estate for our clients. 215 00:10:36,169 --> 00:10:36,930 That's amazing. 216 00:10:36,930 --> 00:10:37,310 know. 217 00:10:37,310 --> 00:10:37,830 Yeah. 218 00:10:37,830 --> 00:10:55,548 It's exciting. 219 00:10:55,548 --> 00:11:00,470 And as to what Cori was mentioning before when we were talking about having our 220 00:11:00,470 --> 00:11:04,112 clients listing their property at the right price and how important that is, I 221 00:11:04,112 --> 00:11:06,823 know in our listing appointment you mentioned that, you know, it was kind of a 222 00:11:06,823 --> 00:11:07,834 struggle 223 00:11:08,782 --> 00:11:15,022 not say that the seller should have that $20 ,000 buffer for wiggle room. 224 00:11:15,462 --> 00:11:19,462 So overpricing it by 20, and that way the seller and buyer can negotiate. 225 00:11:19,682 --> 00:11:22,382 And so a lot of clients, I feel, have that same mentality. 226 00:11:22,382 --> 00:11:24,282 They want that kind of buffer. 227 00:11:24,942 --> 00:11:28,162 So we always kind of bring out this example. 228 00:11:28,202 --> 00:11:29,822 It's a pyramid. 229 00:11:30,182 --> 00:11:31,942 It's a real estate pricing pyramid. 230 00:11:31,942 --> 00:11:35,642 And it's a tool that helps us explain how pricing a property really affects a 231 00:11:35,642 --> 00:11:37,486 buyer's interest in the property. 232 00:11:37,486 --> 00:11:41,086 So we often show them the visual during our presentations. 233 00:11:41,446 --> 00:11:44,146 So here's kind of a breakdown of how the pyramid works. 234 00:11:44,146 --> 00:11:47,846 So it's a triangle and it's at the top of the pyramid. 235 00:11:47,846 --> 00:11:53,906 It shows if you price your property 10 to 15 % above market value, that you're going 236 00:11:53,906 --> 00:11:59,366 to only attract about 10 % of the whole pool of buyers to your listing. 237 00:11:59,366 --> 00:12:03,846 So you're cutting out 90 % of your potential buyer looking at your property 238 00:12:03,846 --> 00:12:06,222 by overpricing it by 10 to 15%. 239 00:12:06,222 --> 00:12:11,302 So the upper middle is about 5 to 10 % above market value. 240 00:12:11,302 --> 00:12:15,002 So if you're pricing your home a little bit over market value, 5 to 10%, you're 241 00:12:15,002 --> 00:12:17,522 only attracting about 10 to 30 % of the buyers. 242 00:12:17,522 --> 00:12:19,682 And that's just to get them in the front door. 243 00:12:19,682 --> 00:12:20,662 that's just to get them in the door. 244 00:12:20,662 --> 00:12:21,422 That's true. 245 00:12:21,422 --> 00:12:22,762 Never mind anything else. 246 00:12:23,702 --> 00:12:25,802 middle market value. 247 00:12:25,802 --> 00:12:31,402 So if you're pricing at market value, you're going to be attracting 60 to 80 % 248 00:12:31,402 --> 00:12:32,654 of the potential buyers. 249 00:12:32,654 --> 00:12:34,534 So that's the sweet spot. 250 00:12:34,534 --> 00:12:37,954 So pricing at market value attracts the largest pool of buyers, leading to more 251 00:12:37,954 --> 00:12:40,114 showing some potential multiple offers. 252 00:12:40,114 --> 00:12:44,854 And now if we're going to the lower end, 5 to 10 % below market value, you're 253 00:12:44,854 --> 00:12:49,374 increasing the buyer eyes on your property by 80 to 90%. 254 00:12:49,374 --> 00:12:55,294 And then the bottom of the pyramid, the lowest price is 10 to 15 % below market 255 00:12:55,714 --> 00:12:57,885 And you're going to get pretty much everybody looking at your property. 256 00:12:57,885 --> 00:13:02,078 If you're pricing at that below, you're definitely creating urgency among the 257 00:13:02,078 --> 00:13:03,379 buyers. 258 00:13:03,379 --> 00:13:04,320 That's pretty aggressive. 259 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:09,663 You are probably looking for some kind of multiple offer situation and driving that 260 00:13:09,663 --> 00:13:11,405 sale price back up again. 261 00:13:11,405 --> 00:13:14,627 you know, so as you can see, understanding and using a real estate pricing pyramid 262 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:18,749 helps sellers set their property price to attract the right amount of buyer interest 263 00:13:18,749 --> 00:13:21,651 and realize the potential consequences of overpricing. 264 00:13:21,651 --> 00:13:23,752 So we find that tool very helpful. 265 00:13:23,953 --> 00:13:25,706 It is a graph. 266 00:13:25,706 --> 00:13:30,760 and you can really see it visually and it's excellent. 267 00:13:30,760 --> 00:13:31,240 Yeah, is good. 268 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:32,361 is not rocket science. 269 00:13:32,361 --> 00:13:48,200 It really does work. 270 00:13:49,583 --> 00:13:54,026 So ladies, can you believe we're already in the thick of summer? 271 00:13:54,026 --> 00:13:55,106 I know, know. 272 00:13:55,106 --> 00:13:59,087 is flying when you're fun. 273 00:13:59,908 --> 00:14:04,349 Well, with the kids out of school and everyone eager for a bit of adventure like 274 00:14:04,349 --> 00:14:09,751 us, it's the perfect time to explore some fun day trips. 275 00:14:09,751 --> 00:14:11,532 Yeah. 276 00:14:11,532 --> 00:14:16,523 How about we dive into some exciting destinations, just a couple of hours or 277 00:14:16,523 --> 00:14:17,514 less from Ottawa. 278 00:14:17,514 --> 00:14:18,134 Yeah. 279 00:14:18,134 --> 00:14:18,784 Okay. 280 00:14:18,784 --> 00:14:21,916 So let's start with our favorites. 281 00:14:22,056 --> 00:14:26,979 So okay, for me, my favourite little day trip is to Almonte. 282 00:14:26,979 --> 00:14:27,569 love Almonte. 283 00:14:27,569 --> 00:14:28,140 Me too. 284 00:14:28,140 --> 00:14:29,561 And I used to live there. 285 00:14:29,561 --> 00:14:30,101 I know. 286 00:14:30,101 --> 00:14:32,412 It has everything I need for the perfect quick getaway. 287 00:14:32,412 --> 00:14:36,704 So it has historical charm, great restaurants and shopping. 288 00:14:37,946 --> 00:14:41,007 Almonte is spectacular all season long. 289 00:14:41,007 --> 00:14:41,978 So all year round. 290 00:14:41,978 --> 00:14:45,774 But Christmas is my favourite because it looks like 291 00:14:45,774 --> 00:14:48,616 pretty little hallmark movie and that's probably why they film most of the 292 00:14:48,616 --> 00:14:49,666 Christmas hallmark movies. 293 00:14:49,666 --> 00:14:50,437 Yeah, they do. 294 00:14:50,437 --> 00:14:52,037 They're in Almonte. 295 00:14:52,178 --> 00:14:55,449 So when I go there, I love to go shopping and some of my favourite shops are 296 00:14:55,449 --> 00:14:59,892 Cheerfully Made, which just sells trendy local artisan goods like jewelry, bath 297 00:14:59,892 --> 00:15:02,143 bombs, candles, funky stuff. 298 00:15:02,143 --> 00:15:06,746 And then another favourite I have is Tin Barn Market. 299 00:15:06,746 --> 00:15:11,348 Yeah, we go there quite often, which has just gorgeous home decor and the store is 300 00:15:11,348 --> 00:15:11,958 beautiful. 301 00:15:11,958 --> 00:15:15,130 So we never miss a chance to go there when we visit. 302 00:15:15,266 --> 00:15:19,230 And they have just amazing vintage shops, antique shops, so if you like antiquing 303 00:15:19,230 --> 00:15:23,173 like me, it's just like a treasure trove of beautiful antiques. 304 00:15:24,034 --> 00:15:25,285 the food is incredible there too. 305 00:15:25,285 --> 00:15:26,176 It's a destination. 306 00:15:26,176 --> 00:15:30,520 People will just drive to Almonte to go dine and then go home afterwards. 307 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:35,465 There's sterling and that's beautiful presented food and craft cocktails and 308 00:15:35,465 --> 00:15:37,266 then Joe's Italian kitchen. 309 00:15:37,362 --> 00:15:39,094 which is on the water on the rapids there. 310 00:15:39,094 --> 00:15:39,944 Beautiful. 311 00:15:39,944 --> 00:15:41,335 Beautiful views. 312 00:15:41,335 --> 00:15:43,007 that location. 313 00:15:43,007 --> 00:15:45,089 they're both in like these heritage stone restaurants. 314 00:15:45,089 --> 00:15:47,441 So it's just like chef's kiss for ambiance. 315 00:15:47,441 --> 00:15:48,652 It's amazing. 316 00:15:48,652 --> 00:15:53,116 And they have like ice cream shops and bakeries and it's just an amazing place to 317 00:15:53,116 --> 00:15:53,556 be. 318 00:15:53,556 --> 00:15:56,312 And then of course, for people who love to be outdoors, 319 00:15:56,312 --> 00:15:58,924 There's the Mill of Contailed Conservation Area. 320 00:15:58,924 --> 00:16:01,326 That was always my favourite walking trail with the dogs. 321 00:16:01,326 --> 00:16:02,706 Yeah, isn't it beautiful? 322 00:16:02,706 --> 00:16:03,727 It's stunning. 323 00:16:03,727 --> 00:16:08,781 Yeah, and the Almonte River Walk and the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail and there's 324 00:16:08,781 --> 00:16:12,153 like historical monuments there and museums. 325 00:16:12,153 --> 00:16:15,135 all of that is my perfect version of a day trip. 326 00:16:15,135 --> 00:16:19,658 And may I just add also that most of the places there are pet friendly. 327 00:16:19,658 --> 00:16:21,849 they have water dishes out for the pets. 328 00:16:21,849 --> 00:16:25,890 You can take them into a lot of most of the places, little cafes and stuff. 329 00:16:25,890 --> 00:16:27,885 will allow your pup to come in with you. 330 00:16:27,885 --> 00:16:28,276 know. 331 00:16:28,276 --> 00:16:28,767 Love that. 332 00:16:28,767 --> 00:16:29,318 it's lovely. 333 00:16:29,318 --> 00:16:30,121 that. 334 00:16:30,121 --> 00:16:35,332 Okay, so ladies, my favourite or one of my favourite getaways. 335 00:16:35,732 --> 00:16:39,305 is Arnprior and it's a kind of way you wouldn't think about going to. 336 00:16:39,305 --> 00:16:43,588 It's usually, you know, this town is really becoming a great destination spot. 337 00:16:43,588 --> 00:16:50,042 I'm a bit partial to Arnprior because my daughter Taylor and my future son -in -law 338 00:16:50,042 --> 00:16:51,293 are living there. 339 00:16:51,634 --> 00:16:54,375 Pushing the envelope there, pushing up forward. 340 00:16:54,816 --> 00:16:58,899 It's known as where the rivers meet because of where the town's located. 341 00:16:58,899 --> 00:17:03,442 It's between the Ottawa, it meets at the Ottawa and Matawaska rivers. 342 00:17:03,890 --> 00:17:07,852 Some of the things that we've discovered there that are fantastic, there's a great 343 00:17:07,852 --> 00:17:12,284 public beach, there's a separate spot that dogs are allowed to go to, so that's 344 00:17:12,284 --> 00:17:12,754 really fun. 345 00:17:12,754 --> 00:17:15,375 We've brought our puppies there. 346 00:17:15,375 --> 00:17:18,887 my daughter and Cody have also stumbled upon some private beaches. 347 00:17:18,887 --> 00:17:21,088 There's some great walking trails. 348 00:17:21,088 --> 00:17:22,448 The Algonquin Trail is one. 349 00:17:22,448 --> 00:17:23,359 I love that one. 350 00:17:23,359 --> 00:17:26,880 It's just a fantastic place you would never know. 351 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:31,002 And the restaurants and cafes have incredible food. 352 00:17:31,522 --> 00:17:36,125 Arnprior is really becoming a place with trendy shops and upscale eateries. 353 00:17:36,125 --> 00:17:39,237 One newspaper article actually compared it to Westboro. 354 00:17:39,237 --> 00:17:39,848 Wow! 355 00:17:39,848 --> 00:17:41,588 It's really up and coming. 356 00:17:42,409 --> 00:17:46,472 So one of the restaurants we love is the Lumber Town Ale House. 357 00:17:46,472 --> 00:17:50,655 And then there's other cute cafes such as Sweet and Sassy Cafe. 358 00:17:50,655 --> 00:17:54,227 They also have Canada's oldest bowling alley. 359 00:17:54,227 --> 00:17:55,328 Fun! 360 00:17:55,328 --> 00:17:59,003 So really fun and this bowling alley was recently purchased. 361 00:17:59,003 --> 00:18:01,526 So thankfully they didn't tear this down. 362 00:18:01,526 --> 00:18:03,588 They saved it and still original. 363 00:18:03,588 --> 00:18:05,250 Like is it still have. 364 00:18:05,250 --> 00:18:06,391 that quality to it. 365 00:18:06,391 --> 00:18:12,434 Yeah, so it was actually featured on Bryan Baeumler's HGTV renovation show called All 366 00:18:12,434 --> 00:18:13,144 In. 367 00:18:13,255 --> 00:18:17,467 and they completely redid it and they kept that 1930s charm. 368 00:18:17,467 --> 00:18:18,268 Integrity. 369 00:18:18,268 --> 00:18:18,748 I love that. 370 00:18:18,748 --> 00:18:23,461 So worth going to and my daughter's gone, but I can't wait to go see it. 371 00:18:23,461 --> 00:18:25,282 They're still waiting for their liquor license. 372 00:18:25,282 --> 00:18:26,252 So keep that in mind. 373 00:18:26,252 --> 00:18:28,403 So I'll probably wait for that. 374 00:18:28,524 --> 00:18:32,196 But it's a destination I might not have thought of, but definitely worth the 375 00:18:32,196 --> 00:18:32,970 drive. 376 00:18:32,970 --> 00:18:34,211 Yeah, love that. 377 00:18:34,211 --> 00:18:35,351 Yeah. 378 00:18:35,432 --> 00:18:39,044 Well, I think I need to to make a trip out to Arnprior. 379 00:18:39,044 --> 00:18:40,596 Yes, absolutely. 380 00:18:40,596 --> 00:18:41,977 the hospital out there. 381 00:18:41,977 --> 00:18:44,178 Isn't there a great, there's a great hospital. 382 00:18:44,178 --> 00:18:48,581 we had a listing there last year, I think, and it was like, it was like right along 383 00:18:48,581 --> 00:18:52,224 the trail that the that trail that you mentioned. 384 00:18:52,224 --> 00:18:52,945 nice. 385 00:18:52,945 --> 00:18:56,517 Yeah, looking over the water, it was probably the most spectacular view I've 386 00:18:56,517 --> 00:18:57,028 ever seen. 387 00:18:57,028 --> 00:18:57,738 It's true. 388 00:18:57,738 --> 00:18:58,499 Beautiful places. 389 00:18:58,499 --> 00:18:58,949 Yeah, it is. 390 00:18:58,949 --> 00:18:59,829 Yeah. 391 00:19:00,430 --> 00:19:03,210 The homes are actually really inexpensive there. 392 00:19:03,210 --> 00:19:05,310 I keep telling buyers that. 393 00:19:06,070 --> 00:19:22,750 definitely. 394 00:19:22,750 --> 00:19:25,150 Well, I'm going to take you guys a 395 00:19:25,486 --> 00:19:27,266 little bit further away. 396 00:19:27,886 --> 00:19:32,046 My day trip go -to is Montreal. 397 00:19:32,346 --> 00:19:33,366 Oh, of course. 398 00:19:33,366 --> 00:19:35,586 I just can't get enough. 399 00:19:36,566 --> 00:19:41,946 In fact, every other week, this is a day trip that my daughter and I take. 400 00:19:41,946 --> 00:19:43,626 It's turned into a little mom and daughter. 401 00:19:43,626 --> 00:19:45,286 My daughter's 22 now. 402 00:19:45,286 --> 00:19:47,046 So this is our getaway. 403 00:19:47,046 --> 00:19:51,886 pretty much decide the day before or a few days before we both clear our schedules 404 00:19:51,886 --> 00:19:55,286 and we jump into the car first thing in the morning. 405 00:19:55,286 --> 00:20:00,848 hit the Starbucks drive -thru and pick the music station and she's in charge of 406 00:20:00,848 --> 00:20:05,270 changing the station on the way down the highway as we lose our station and get 407 00:20:05,270 --> 00:20:07,611 into Quebec. 408 00:20:07,771 --> 00:20:13,064 really this is one of our favourite destinations just to go and we go to 409 00:20:13,064 --> 00:20:14,334 different places every time we go 410 00:21:01,178 --> 00:21:04,760 we just pick a place to park and then we spend the whole day on foot. 411 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:05,480 So nice. 412 00:21:05,480 --> 00:21:09,852 Yeah, some of our favourite places to go definitely is the first stop is the 413 00:21:09,852 --> 00:21:13,294 shopping, shopping, shopping district right downtown. 414 00:21:13,294 --> 00:21:14,244 Yeah. 415 00:21:14,244 --> 00:21:19,427 And then a must stop in at Dunn's famous smoke meat across the street. 416 00:21:19,427 --> 00:21:23,879 It really is a different experience having smoked meat in Montreal than anywhere else 417 00:21:23,879 --> 00:21:24,889 in the country. 418 00:21:24,889 --> 00:21:27,250 Yeah, we practice our French. 419 00:21:27,484 --> 00:21:33,399 And we definitely hit, and it's kind of cute, my little Emily in Paris. 420 00:21:33,550 --> 00:21:37,523 that's And she says all these words that I just don't know what she's talking about 421 00:21:37,523 --> 00:21:39,525 because you actually have to watch the show. 422 00:21:39,525 --> 00:21:40,906 It's funny. 423 00:21:40,906 --> 00:21:41,897 It's quite funny. 424 00:21:41,897 --> 00:21:43,248 She's very sweet. 425 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:47,342 And we have to hit the nearby Italian food stores, the negocios. 426 00:21:47,342 --> 00:21:51,476 They're just different than what the food that we get in Ottawa. 427 00:21:51,476 --> 00:21:54,070 We're always going down for special occasions. 428 00:21:54,070 --> 00:21:59,842 get out we get our bread there my gosh like the real deal it's the real deal yes 429 00:21:59,842 --> 00:22:04,254 and definitely old Montreal so we love that yes you can park and you can walk 430 00:22:04,254 --> 00:22:08,766 walk down the harbor if you're going with kids there's zip lining and there's we 431 00:22:08,766 --> 00:22:12,598 went one time down the harbor we bought these crazy sunglasses from these vendors 432 00:22:12,598 --> 00:22:13,216 and 433 00:22:13,216 --> 00:22:16,177 walked around in fun sunglasses all day. 434 00:22:16,177 --> 00:22:16,837 just silly. 435 00:22:16,837 --> 00:22:18,168 Just being silly. 436 00:22:18,168 --> 00:22:21,388 bought these little keepsake necklaces and we still have them to this day. 437 00:22:21,388 --> 00:22:27,560 So it's memory building and also it's historic and my daughter is right into the 438 00:22:27,560 --> 00:22:28,241 history of it. 439 00:22:28,241 --> 00:22:30,371 So there's a lot of conversations about that. 440 00:22:30,371 --> 00:22:33,412 We pop into the art galleries. 441 00:22:33,412 --> 00:22:34,873 She's quite the little artist. 442 00:22:34,873 --> 00:22:39,904 so we, know, exploring the city through her eyes is quite something. 443 00:22:40,578 --> 00:22:45,111 And then Mount Royale, think one of her most favourite times we went was when we 444 00:22:45,111 --> 00:22:45,571 took a trek. 445 00:22:45,571 --> 00:22:47,242 said, we're going to show you, bring you up the hill. 446 00:22:47,242 --> 00:22:53,826 We went up the, stopped into the local bakery for the bagels and the coffee and 447 00:22:53,826 --> 00:22:56,137 then hiked up the hill and it truly is breathtaking. 448 00:22:56,137 --> 00:23:00,129 It's just really is an incredible place. 449 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:04,512 And the highlight of the whole time away really is the, is the taking the time away 450 00:23:04,512 --> 00:23:08,994 from my daughter and the connecting the time in the car down 451 00:23:09,132 --> 00:23:12,754 The entire time spent in the of the that and only two hours away from Ottawa. 452 00:23:12,754 --> 00:23:13,975 Isn't that incredible? 453 00:23:13,975 --> 00:23:33,378 It's like a different world, 454 00:23:33,378 --> 00:23:37,418 And so yeah, so that brings me to, guess, my favourite day trip. 455 00:23:37,418 --> 00:23:37,838 Yes. 456 00:23:37,838 --> 00:23:44,658 And that has been the case for at least 25 years, dating myself yet again, but it has 457 00:23:44,658 --> 00:23:46,658 been my favourite little spot. 458 00:23:47,038 --> 00:23:51,198 I'm amazed that not more people know about it, because a lot of times when I say, I 459 00:23:51,198 --> 00:23:52,518 go to Westport. 460 00:23:52,538 --> 00:23:53,959 Westport. 461 00:23:54,109 --> 00:23:55,771 where is that exactly? 462 00:23:55,771 --> 00:23:56,751 Where is that exactly? 463 00:23:56,751 --> 00:23:57,202 it's just... 464 00:23:57,202 --> 00:23:58,333 Don't tell anyone about it. 465 00:23:58,333 --> 00:23:58,483 yes. 466 00:23:58,483 --> 00:24:01,165 Yeah, it's doing okay. 467 00:24:01,165 --> 00:24:04,707 You go there on the weekends, it's smack dab in the middle. 468 00:24:04,727 --> 00:24:08,901 It's smack dab in the middle of cottage country. 469 00:24:08,901 --> 00:24:11,352 So there's lakes all around it. 470 00:24:11,352 --> 00:24:14,835 Just the drive getting there is just enough to de -stress you. 471 00:24:14,835 --> 00:24:16,456 You you just take a nice deep breath. 472 00:24:16,456 --> 00:24:17,917 It's so beautiful. 473 00:24:19,434 --> 00:24:24,468 I mean, some of the things that I just love about Westport is it's right on the 474 00:24:24,468 --> 00:24:26,619 lake, it's right on the Rideau system. 475 00:24:27,019 --> 00:24:30,011 And the harbour there is beautiful. 476 00:24:30,011 --> 00:24:35,245 They have such a charming little community with tons of little shops, restaurants, 477 00:24:35,245 --> 00:24:40,528 live music at the Cove, which is one of the restaurants slash B &Bs. 478 00:24:41,870 --> 00:24:47,253 And little stores, know, like clothing stores and boutiques and stuff like that. 479 00:24:47,253 --> 00:24:48,674 It's wonderful. 480 00:24:49,204 --> 00:24:54,076 And one of the things that I really, like is when you're driving into Westport, you 481 00:24:54,076 --> 00:24:57,628 have to drive through, well, I guess which way you're coming, but if you're coming 482 00:24:57,628 --> 00:25:03,100 through Newborough, you're gonna go through, you're gonna see this big store 483 00:25:03,100 --> 00:25:04,891 as you're coming in on the left -hand side. 484 00:25:04,891 --> 00:25:06,781 And you're gonna wanna stop. 485 00:25:06,781 --> 00:25:07,782 Kilborn's. 486 00:25:07,782 --> 00:25:10,953 And if you don't stop, there's something wrong. 487 00:25:10,953 --> 00:25:14,445 I would say this is the spotlight business. 488 00:25:14,445 --> 00:25:15,875 is your PSA. 489 00:25:15,875 --> 00:25:18,326 This is my PSA right now. 490 00:25:18,579 --> 00:25:24,390 If you do nothing else, stop at Kilborn's because this is a truly unique experience. 491 00:25:24,390 --> 00:25:30,951 They have such a vast array of like high end, know, higher end items. 492 00:25:30,951 --> 00:25:34,682 knew and I, have been there many times before because we go to Westport quite 493 00:25:34,682 --> 00:25:36,222 often, but we took. 494 00:25:36,222 --> 00:25:38,002 my God, it was our first time there. 495 00:25:38,002 --> 00:25:41,513 I've never known about it and I can't wait to go back. 496 00:25:41,913 --> 00:25:43,473 I'm disappointed. 497 00:25:43,533 --> 00:25:46,804 I you walked in the door and you didn't know where to look. 498 00:25:46,804 --> 00:25:48,286 You had to see Tamara's face. 499 00:25:48,286 --> 00:25:49,776 Because you the jewelry first. 500 00:25:49,776 --> 00:25:52,707 says, OK. 501 00:25:52,707 --> 00:25:56,959 Then the shoes, and then the clothes, then the home decor. 502 00:25:56,959 --> 00:25:58,229 was a whole area of that. 503 00:25:58,229 --> 00:26:01,870 And we're not talking country cutesy clothes and shoes. 504 00:26:01,870 --> 00:26:03,971 We're talking higher end. 505 00:26:04,330 --> 00:26:05,912 Just beautiful merchandise. 506 00:26:05,912 --> 00:26:11,313 I don't know who does their buying, but it's quite a unique experience. 507 00:26:11,353 --> 00:26:13,984 Foods and home decor. 508 00:26:13,984 --> 00:26:15,796 She's of She's, you name it. 509 00:26:15,796 --> 00:26:16,306 It's all there. 510 00:26:16,306 --> 00:26:17,887 It's cowboy boots. 511 00:26:17,887 --> 00:26:18,708 jewelry. 512 00:26:18,708 --> 00:26:20,189 Anything to think of. 513 00:26:20,189 --> 00:26:23,264 I'm so disappointed that I left anything. 514 00:26:23,264 --> 00:26:24,274 in that store. 515 00:26:24,274 --> 00:26:29,286 And it's so beautifully displayed and marketed. 516 00:26:29,286 --> 00:26:30,126 Don't you find? 517 00:26:30,126 --> 00:26:34,027 Yeah, just it's a sensory overload when you walk in there. 518 00:26:34,027 --> 00:26:35,767 And we did take some video and photos. 519 00:26:35,767 --> 00:26:38,128 So look for those on our social media. 520 00:26:38,128 --> 00:26:39,347 Yeah, we did. 521 00:26:39,347 --> 00:26:41,459 To give you a better understanding of what we're trying to say. 522 00:26:41,459 --> 00:26:44,100 It's hard to describe, but it was a really cool spot. 523 00:26:44,100 --> 00:26:45,320 Yeah, it was. 524 00:26:45,320 --> 00:26:49,041 So that's a drive into Westport and then there's Westport itself. 525 00:26:49,621 --> 00:26:52,302 you know, if you haven't gone, go. 526 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:54,311 Yes, yes for sure. 527 00:26:54,311 --> 00:26:56,792 Highly recommended. 528 00:26:57,233 --> 00:27:02,116 So yeah Ottawa Road Trips definitely you know a great time to spend with people in 529 00:27:02,116 --> 00:27:08,049 the car but also your destination spot is incredible and a good way to just explore 530 00:27:08,049 --> 00:27:14,373 nearby but we have a lovely lady Laura Byrne -Paquet who she has a Facebook page 531 00:27:14,373 --> 00:27:19,866 so highly recommend checking her out and she also has a book called Ottawa Road 532 00:27:21,090 --> 00:27:25,952 so she speaks a lot about, know, all the great things to do in and around Ottawa. 533 00:27:25,952 --> 00:27:28,293 That's, not too far away. 534 00:27:28,392 --> 00:27:33,075 And I own one of her books and reached out to her and we asked Laura to give us her 535 00:27:33,075 --> 00:27:36,097 top five road trips right now. 536 00:27:36,097 --> 00:27:37,587 And this is what she said. 537 00:27:37,587 --> 00:27:38,888 So here you go. 538 00:27:39,198 --> 00:27:40,549 number one is Almonte. 539 00:27:40,549 --> 00:27:43,360 So she also likes Almonte, Tara. 540 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:47,562 So she says pop in and out of independent boutiques along Mill Street, especially 541 00:27:47,562 --> 00:27:48,930 Mill Street books. 542 00:27:48,930 --> 00:27:55,490 LG Lee & Sons for home and garden goods, and then Cheerfully Made for items made by 543 00:27:55,490 --> 00:27:57,950 local artisans and crafters. 544 00:27:57,950 --> 00:28:03,330 And then number two, she has Chelsea on the Chelsea's a great place. 545 00:28:03,330 --> 00:28:08,290 Hike to the ruins of the Carbide Wilson Mill in Gatineau Park, and then reward 546 00:28:08,290 --> 00:28:11,650 yourself with a big ice cream sandwich at La Cigale. 547 00:28:11,650 --> 00:28:13,510 Oh, I've had one of before. 548 00:28:13,510 --> 00:28:15,550 My friend lives in Chelsea, called me. 549 00:28:15,638 --> 00:28:19,122 Yeah, so it's such a great destination. 550 00:28:19,122 --> 00:28:20,562 Note to go there. 551 00:28:20,643 --> 00:28:22,845 And number three is Merrickville. 552 00:28:22,845 --> 00:28:25,068 That's my favourite destinations. 553 00:28:25,068 --> 00:28:30,523 Pick up some caramels from Pickle and Murr or baked goodies at Violet's on Main 554 00:28:30,523 --> 00:28:31,552 Bakery. 555 00:28:31,552 --> 00:28:35,564 and then settle down at a picnic table to enjoy your treats as you watch boats going 556 00:28:35,564 --> 00:28:36,976 up and down the Rideau Canal. 557 00:28:36,976 --> 00:28:37,536 So fun. 558 00:28:37,536 --> 00:28:39,418 the locks there, I love watching them. 559 00:28:39,418 --> 00:28:40,318 Beautiful. 560 00:28:40,318 --> 00:28:42,640 I love watching all this right now. 561 00:28:42,640 --> 00:28:44,621 you should also mention Merrickville. 562 00:28:44,621 --> 00:28:48,194 I know she didn't mention it, but a really big highlight of Merrickville is the 563 00:28:48,194 --> 00:28:48,684 ruins. 564 00:28:48,684 --> 00:28:49,265 Yes. 565 00:28:49,265 --> 00:28:49,345 yes. 566 00:28:49,345 --> 00:28:53,237 It's the old wool mill and you just have to cross right across the bridge and on 567 00:28:53,237 --> 00:28:54,038 your right. 568 00:28:54,038 --> 00:28:57,490 So if you never go outside of that little downtown area, you won't find it, but it's 569 00:28:57,490 --> 00:28:58,510 definitely a highlight. 570 00:28:58,510 --> 00:28:59,051 that. 571 00:28:59,051 --> 00:28:59,491 nice. 572 00:28:59,491 --> 00:29:03,003 And she recommends bringing your own kayak too and get out into that water. 573 00:29:03,003 --> 00:29:03,943 Yeah. 574 00:29:03,943 --> 00:29:06,564 And then number four is Longsou. 575 00:29:06,564 --> 00:29:11,067 Go to the Free Lost Villages Museum to learn about the communities intentionally 576 00:29:11,067 --> 00:29:12,637 flooded to build the St. 577 00:29:12,637 --> 00:29:13,518 Lawrence Seaway. 578 00:29:13,518 --> 00:29:15,399 This is really interesting. 579 00:29:15,399 --> 00:29:16,029 interesting. 580 00:29:16,029 --> 00:29:16,509 Yeah. 581 00:29:16,509 --> 00:29:17,990 And then drive the 582 00:29:18,242 --> 00:29:23,282 Parkway, a 10 kilometer scenic route that connects 11 islands in the St. 583 00:29:23,282 --> 00:29:23,982 Lawrence. 584 00:29:24,722 --> 00:29:28,522 Number five, another popular great spot we love is Perth. 585 00:29:28,522 --> 00:29:33,042 She says hit the beach and the Silver Queen Mine Trail at Murphy's Point 586 00:29:33,042 --> 00:29:38,142 Provincial Park and then have a burger on the patio at the Rocky River Cafe. 587 00:29:38,462 --> 00:29:39,902 You sound like you know 588 00:29:42,688 --> 00:29:44,229 Thank you so much Laura for that. 589 00:29:44,229 --> 00:29:45,139 you. 590 00:29:45,139 --> 00:29:47,250 Definitely pick up her book. 591 00:29:47,250 --> 00:29:49,381 We'll post that as well for everyone. 592 00:29:49,381 --> 00:29:53,153 I'm gonna pick one up for We need this book for the summer. 593 00:30:22,897 --> 00:30:26,818 And we were fortunate enough this week actually to take a business trip to 594 00:30:26,818 --> 00:30:30,800 Westport, which actually then ended up turning into a pleasure trip. 595 00:30:31,481 --> 00:30:35,162 So when business turns into pleasure, it was wonderful. 596 00:30:35,162 --> 00:30:40,004 We drove up to Westport to find out more information about the watercolour 597 00:30:40,004 --> 00:30:42,505 community that's being built there in Westport. 598 00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:04,380 Yes, he's such a strong visionary with a passion for home building. 599 00:31:04,520 --> 00:31:10,020 Steve and his wife, they've led Land ark Homes to build over 300 homes across 12 600 00:31:10,020 --> 00:31:16,260 communities in the Ottawa area, Yeah, most recently building Canada's first fossil 601 00:31:16,260 --> 00:31:22,300 fuel free net zero home community in Watercolor Westport, guys. 602 00:31:22,300 --> 00:31:24,560 This is brand new. 603 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:28,808 That is so cool and so forward thinking. 604 00:31:28,808 --> 00:31:29,908 Absolutely. 605 00:31:30,128 --> 00:31:34,188 He's about 10 years ahead of the rest of the builders in the market. 606 00:31:34,328 --> 00:31:35,328 You can see why. 607 00:31:35,328 --> 00:31:36,748 You can really see why. 608 00:31:36,748 --> 00:31:42,888 mean, his passion was to connect people to each other and nature. 609 00:31:43,068 --> 00:31:48,328 he challenged the norms of home building in Canada today, creating homes that are 610 00:31:48,328 --> 00:31:53,468 built to 2032 building code and utilizing traditional neighborhood design 611 00:31:53,468 --> 00:31:54,856 principles. 612 00:31:54,856 --> 00:31:58,268 So that way he created a walkable, connected living opportunity that is 613 00:31:58,268 --> 00:32:02,041 garnering the attention of the entire home building industry. 614 00:32:02,041 --> 00:32:03,381 This is amazing. 615 00:32:03,381 --> 00:32:03,882 Yeah. 616 00:32:03,882 --> 00:32:07,834 And he's also he's backed by being the only Canadian home builder to win North 617 00:32:07,834 --> 00:32:12,257 America's best custom builder from the National Home Builders Association. 618 00:32:12,257 --> 00:32:13,167 That's very impressive. 619 00:32:13,167 --> 00:32:13,958 Incredible. 620 00:32:13,958 --> 00:32:14,268 Yeah. 621 00:32:14,268 --> 00:32:16,729 The Ottawa area is Niagara on the Lake community. 622 00:32:16,729 --> 00:32:17,760 Absolutely. 623 00:32:17,760 --> 00:32:18,831 Yeah. 624 00:32:18,831 --> 00:32:22,373 And the importance of walkability, nature, lifestyle. 625 00:32:36,232 --> 00:32:41,156 Yeah, so at Watercolor Westport, they're building a really unique net zero all 626 00:32:41,156 --> 00:32:46,100 electric home that everyone's talking about, but few are actually doing. 627 00:32:46,281 --> 00:32:50,384 So these homes are coming to one of a kind community here in Westport. 628 00:32:50,426 --> 00:32:52,929 So what does net zero ready mean? 629 00:32:52,929 --> 00:32:57,976 It means these homes are designed, built and certified to produce as much energy as 630 00:32:57,976 --> 00:32:58,988 they consume. 631 00:32:58,988 --> 00:33:03,253 So net zero being ready being that they're ready for installation of the solar 632 00:33:03,253 --> 00:33:04,334 panels. 633 00:33:09,074 --> 00:33:13,747 So even without solar, they use half the energy of a typical new home, which is 634 00:33:13,747 --> 00:33:15,258 really remarkable. 635 00:33:15,258 --> 00:33:16,229 It really is. 636 00:33:16,229 --> 00:33:20,882 And what's cool about the watercolor too are the names of their homes. 637 00:33:20,882 --> 00:33:24,925 They're named after the lakes of the Rideau Canal waterway system that goes 638 00:33:24,925 --> 00:33:26,126 from Ottawa to Kingston. 639 00:33:55,636 --> 00:33:57,657 So these homes just create a community. 640 00:33:57,657 --> 00:34:02,201 And I think his vision is community connected to nature and neighbors and 641 00:34:02,201 --> 00:34:02,811 adventure. 642 00:34:02,811 --> 00:34:04,802 So they're all kind of tied in together. 643 00:34:04,802 --> 00:34:05,343 Yes. 644 00:34:05,343 --> 00:34:08,428 We got that vibe when we were 645 00:34:08,428 --> 00:34:14,528 Yeah, the homes interestingly feature these large front porches, reminiscent of 646 00:34:14,528 --> 00:34:18,928 100 years ago to encourage neighborhood connections and promoting a walkable 647 00:34:18,928 --> 00:34:20,108 community. 648 00:34:20,268 --> 00:34:26,388 They also have big rear screen porches, which are so gorgeous to enjoy at all 649 00:34:26,388 --> 00:34:27,734 different times of the 650 00:34:27,734 --> 00:34:32,395 Yeah, guess his vision is because you get sun at one point on your front porch and 651 00:34:32,395 --> 00:34:35,236 then at the other time of the day you want to sit on your back porch but still be 652 00:34:35,236 --> 00:34:39,768 protected so you can always sit outside and enjoy the nature, nature, nature. 653 00:34:39,768 --> 00:34:55,968 Yeah, 654 00:34:55,968 --> 00:35:00,080 So they're among the new fossil free all electric homes offering comfort, ease, 655 00:35:00,080 --> 00:35:03,964 maintenance and low energy bills. 656 00:35:03,964 --> 00:35:07,896 The more that we look into this build. 657 00:35:07,998 --> 00:35:12,160 and the community and the builder, just keeps getting more impressive. 658 00:35:12,160 --> 00:35:13,871 Well, he's definitely very forward thinking. 659 00:35:13,871 --> 00:35:15,922 Forward thinking and family oriented. 660 00:35:15,922 --> 00:35:18,754 was talking about how he treats his tradespeople. 661 00:35:18,754 --> 00:35:19,774 Yes. 662 00:35:19,774 --> 00:35:23,777 And how he just takes such good care of his tradespeople and he just finds that, 663 00:35:23,777 --> 00:35:27,499 you know, happy tradespeople, happy homes, better quality. 664 00:35:27,499 --> 00:35:28,539 Happy homes. 665 00:37:37,310 --> 00:37:40,863 So taking us inside the home now, we talked so much about the community, which 666 00:37:40,863 --> 00:37:41,483 is amazing. 667 00:37:41,483 --> 00:37:44,255 And now to the actual home itself. 668 00:37:44,255 --> 00:37:48,338 We were blown away when we had a meeting there in the sales center. 669 00:37:48,338 --> 00:37:52,761 First, we met with Victoria, the sales agent there who's just brilliant and just 670 00:37:52,761 --> 00:37:54,252 knows that product inside and out. 671 00:37:54,252 --> 00:37:59,145 And we were just so impressed by the quality of the finishes, 672 00:37:59,494 --> 00:38:01,955 in any other build, believe, would be all upgrades. 673 00:38:01,955 --> 00:38:02,505 Absolutely. 674 00:38:02,505 --> 00:38:06,587 When they're all standard there, all standard with the finishing on the 675 00:38:06,587 --> 00:38:10,309 countertops and the, like you were saying Tamara, the cabinetry was reaching all the 676 00:38:10,309 --> 00:38:10,969 way up to the ceiling. 677 00:38:10,969 --> 00:38:13,099 These are all considered upgrades. 678 00:38:13,340 --> 00:38:14,170 In other places. 679 00:38:14,170 --> 00:38:15,081 other places. 680 00:38:15,081 --> 00:38:19,492 And they just come standard there and all the ceilings are nine feet high, including 681 00:38:19,492 --> 00:38:20,213 in the basement. 682 00:38:20,213 --> 00:38:24,504 So he wants you to have that feeling that you're never in a basement, it's always 683 00:38:24,504 --> 00:38:25,275 light and bright. 684 00:38:25,275 --> 00:38:28,136 yeah, there's also insulation in 685 00:38:28,136 --> 00:38:31,407 basement floor so you don't get that cold, you don't get the cold, damp. 686 00:38:31,407 --> 00:38:33,087 Exactly, extra touches. 687 00:38:33,087 --> 00:38:33,508 Yes. 688 00:38:33,508 --> 00:38:35,048 Yeah, it was incredible. 689 00:38:35,048 --> 00:38:40,209 He really has paid attention to the detail of his interior finishes and he's quite 690 00:38:40,209 --> 00:38:42,640 proud of it and he has a lot to really be proud of. 691 00:38:42,640 --> 00:38:47,742 He is quite the remarkable builder and he's doing a really great thing for the 692 00:38:47,742 --> 00:38:52,783 community and for the environment and for the future of developments and he's really 693 00:38:52,783 --> 00:38:53,563 leading the way for... 694 00:38:53,563 --> 00:38:55,434 a passion project almost. 695 00:38:56,564 --> 00:38:59,308 throw up some homes and build them fast. 696 00:38:59,308 --> 00:39:05,398 was treat everybody with respect, get people back to the community and the 697 00:39:05,398 --> 00:39:05,839 nature. 698 00:39:05,839 --> 00:39:10,626 So it just really seemed more intentional as an intentional build almost to create a 699 00:39:10,626 --> 00:39:11,177 lifestyle. 700 00:39:11,177 --> 00:39:11,917 was 701 00:39:11,978 --> 00:39:13,318 I was so impressed by him. 702 00:39:13,318 --> 00:39:14,558 Yeah, we were. 703 00:39:14,558 --> 00:39:16,358 He rolled out the red carpet for us. 704 00:39:16,358 --> 00:39:17,518 Yeah, he really did. 705 00:39:17,518 --> 00:39:20,358 We're to come back and say And his homes are affordable. 706 00:39:20,358 --> 00:39:23,638 they're starting bungalows starting at just $5 99. 707 00:39:23,638 --> 00:39:25,498 Yes, for a semi -detached. 708 00:39:25,498 --> 00:39:27,538 For a semi -detached bungalow, yeah. 709 00:39:27,538 --> 00:39:30,818 And they come equipped with all the standard features that, as we mentioned, 710 00:39:30,818 --> 00:39:31,658 would be upgrades. 711 00:39:31,658 --> 00:39:32,178 Yeah. 712 00:39:32,178 --> 00:39:33,678 And then they go up 713 00:39:34,030 --> 00:39:35,071 A million, think. 714 00:39:35,071 --> 00:39:38,792 a million probably, yeah, for the detached homes. 715 00:39:39,213 --> 00:39:42,805 footage, of course, depending on how many square feet, of course. 716 00:39:42,805 --> 00:39:48,418 So he's selling semi bungalows and some two stories as well. 717 00:39:48,418 --> 00:39:51,490 So there's something for everybody, I find, and all the price points. 718 00:39:51,490 --> 00:39:54,992 So he's really not excluding any type of buyer here, which I like. 719 00:39:54,992 --> 00:39:58,854 So can get in at a reasonable price or if you want to get that bigger home, that 720 00:39:58,854 --> 00:40:02,702 luxury big bungalow, you can get that too. 721 00:40:02,702 --> 00:40:06,440 Yeah, and we did discuss the demographic that might be interested in these type of 722 00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:10,897 homes and so that was an interesting conversation as well. 723 00:40:10,999 --> 00:40:14,124 I guess this would appeal to 724 00:40:14,888 --> 00:40:17,299 more active maybe retirees. 725 00:40:17,299 --> 00:40:18,319 Semi -retired. 726 00:40:18,319 --> 00:40:21,440 Semi -retirees, entrepreneurs who can work from home. 727 00:40:21,440 --> 00:40:22,180 Remote workers. 728 00:40:22,180 --> 00:40:23,641 Remote workers. 729 00:40:23,641 --> 00:40:27,622 It's attracting people from Toronto and Kingston and Yeah, he said it was kind of 730 00:40:27,622 --> 00:40:28,602 a hub, he? 731 00:40:28,602 --> 00:40:32,073 So he was saying it was kind of the centre, I think Victoria said it was the 732 00:40:32,073 --> 00:40:37,875 centre between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa to connect in that kind of water 733 00:40:37,875 --> 00:40:40,305 resort town feeling. 734 00:40:40,305 --> 00:40:43,036 you know, of course a little bit further from Toronto, but still. 735 00:40:43,036 --> 00:40:43,857 easy to get to. 736 00:40:43,857 --> 00:40:44,437 hours. 737 00:40:44,437 --> 00:40:46,369 Exactly. 738 00:40:46,369 --> 00:40:51,275 He called it the Niagara on the Lake of Ottawa. 739 00:40:51,275 --> 00:40:51,825 That's right. 740 00:40:51,825 --> 00:40:53,167 I thought that was so cool. 741 00:40:53,167 --> 00:40:54,438 It's true. 742 00:40:54,438 --> 00:40:55,689 It really feels that way. 743 00:40:55,689 --> 00:40:57,521 I did feel that way as well. 744 00:40:57,521 --> 00:40:58,522 Yeah. 745 00:40:58,522 --> 00:41:00,705 So great to check out our links for sure. 746 00:41:00,705 --> 00:41:01,585 Check out our links. 747 00:41:01,585 --> 00:41:04,646 Yes. 748 00:41:07,334 --> 00:41:11,038 Okay, so I know we have to move on, but there's just so much we can just keep 749 00:41:11,038 --> 00:41:15,172 talking about this for days and days, but we're going to add pictures of the 750 00:41:15,172 --> 00:41:16,633 properties and of Westport. 751 00:41:16,633 --> 00:41:20,757 We'll have links to the watercolor property website as well as pricing so you 752 00:41:20,757 --> 00:41:23,380 can go and check out everything over there. 753 00:41:23,380 --> 00:41:24,140 Absolutely. 754 00:42:07,201 --> 00:42:09,881 Do you ladies ever feel lucky? 755 00:42:09,881 --> 00:42:11,720 I do sometimes. 756 00:42:12,621 --> 00:42:15,041 Have you ever played the lottery? 757 00:42:15,101 --> 00:42:16,001 Yes. 758 00:42:16,001 --> 00:42:16,641 Occasionally. 759 00:42:16,641 --> 00:42:17,221 Occasionally. 760 00:42:17,221 --> 00:42:18,521 If it's a big jackpot. 761 00:42:19,361 --> 00:42:20,141 70 million. 762 00:42:20,141 --> 00:42:20,621 Yeah. 763 00:42:20,621 --> 00:42:21,561 70 million. 764 00:42:21,561 --> 00:42:26,881 Well, that is the winnings that just happened over last week. 765 00:42:26,881 --> 00:42:31,701 We have an Ottawa area woman who won the latest jackpot. 766 00:42:31,701 --> 00:42:34,301 And this is just such an incredible 767 00:42:34,741 --> 00:42:40,353 there really is no one more deserving than somebody like this to win this lottery, 768 00:42:40,353 --> 00:42:43,663 especially with what she is planning on doing with the funds. 769 00:42:43,663 --> 00:42:44,584 I'd love to hear that. 770 00:42:44,584 --> 00:42:50,275 Yeah, so this woman, she won the jackpot and she knew that she was going to win 771 00:42:50,275 --> 00:42:52,716 after her left hand started itching. 772 00:42:52,716 --> 00:42:53,146 Wow. 773 00:42:53,146 --> 00:42:54,206 Has that ever happened to you guys? 774 00:42:54,206 --> 00:42:55,957 Yes, that's the sign, isn't it? 775 00:42:55,957 --> 00:42:57,017 That you're coming into money? 776 00:42:57,017 --> 00:42:58,468 That's the sign you're coming into money. 777 00:42:58,468 --> 00:43:03,929 And as she was reading the numbers on her ticket, which match those of the OLG. 778 00:43:03,937 --> 00:43:07,357 Can you imagine that 70 million dollars 70 million? 779 00:43:07,357 --> 00:43:08,197 can't even imagine. 780 00:43:08,197 --> 00:43:09,637 Well, if not me then good. 781 00:43:09,637 --> 00:43:10,157 It's her. 782 00:43:10,157 --> 00:43:10,957 Thanks. 783 00:43:11,877 --> 00:43:13,897 Well, she wants to give back. 784 00:43:13,897 --> 00:43:16,217 So this is a woman that has survived cancer. 785 00:43:16,217 --> 00:43:20,316 She has is a recovering from a drug addiction and she really wants to help 786 00:43:20,316 --> 00:43:24,497 those people who have helped her along the way and support them with the troubles 787 00:43:24,497 --> 00:43:25,457 that they're going through. 788 00:43:25,457 --> 00:43:28,257 I just can't believe how amazing this is. 789 00:43:29,161 --> 00:43:32,554 She wants to buy a home for herself and she wants to keep the family in it. 790 00:43:32,554 --> 00:43:35,827 So she's living with, there's multi -generations living in her home right now. 791 00:43:35,827 --> 00:43:39,290 And instead of buying everyone a home, she's going to buy one for her daughter. 792 00:43:39,290 --> 00:43:42,633 But the rest of them, she wants to buy a multi -generational home and keep the 793 00:43:42,633 --> 00:43:44,213 family together. 794 00:43:44,614 --> 00:43:44,955 Yes. 795 00:43:44,955 --> 00:43:48,358 And then she, she also wants to help the community that helped her. 796 00:43:48,358 --> 00:43:50,409 And she had this dream, right? 797 00:43:50,409 --> 00:43:51,710 Sonya of owning a ranch. 798 00:43:51,710 --> 00:43:52,081 Yeah. 799 00:43:52,081 --> 00:43:57,195 I saw on the news that she was saying that her dream has always been to open 800 00:43:57,195 --> 00:44:04,284 this ranch and bring in, horses and animals and have other addicts come in and 801 00:44:04,284 --> 00:44:08,760 work the farm, work the ranch and help with recovery. 802 00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:10,262 So I think that's incredible. 803 00:44:10,262 --> 00:44:13,064 And I know she's also very interested in helping people 804 00:44:13,441 --> 00:44:17,212 autism, so I'm sure she'll incorporate some of that to the ranch as well. 805 00:44:17,212 --> 00:44:19,373 don't think anyone better could have won this lottery. 806 00:44:19,373 --> 00:44:20,133 amazing. 807 00:44:20,133 --> 00:44:21,594 for our community as well. 808 00:44:21,594 --> 00:44:23,684 She's giving back to our community. 809 00:44:23,965 --> 00:44:25,695 that is just so special. 810 00:44:25,695 --> 00:44:27,806 I was really happy to hear this. 811 00:44:27,806 --> 00:44:31,637 that's probably the nicest lottery story I've heard ever, 812 00:44:43,805 --> 00:44:48,069 Yeah, so toast to the amazing people in our community doing amazing things like 813 00:44:48,069 --> 00:44:48,860 Patricia. 814 00:44:48,860 --> 00:44:50,751 Cheers to Patricia. 815 00:44:52,863 --> 00:44:57,203 And if you would like to give back to your community, the Distress Centre of Ottawa 816 00:44:57,203 --> 00:44:58,983 is looking for volunteers. 817 00:44:58,983 --> 00:45:00,263 Oh, yeah, nice. 818 00:45:00,263 --> 00:45:00,463 Yeah. 819 00:45:00,463 --> 00:45:06,003 So the Distress Centre of Ottawa is a local distress centre that is accessed by 820 00:45:06,003 --> 00:45:07,843 calling 988. 821 00:45:08,183 --> 00:45:14,663 And this is place that people can access for 24 hours a day, seven days a week to 822 00:45:14,663 --> 00:45:18,323 connect to mental health support and other resources. 823 00:45:18,429 --> 00:45:22,073 They are offering free training and free parking. 824 00:45:22,236 --> 00:45:24,122 If you would like to volunteer. 825 00:45:24,227 --> 00:45:29,251 And to answer phones, if you're a good listener, this would maybe a really great 826 00:45:29,251 --> 00:45:33,965 place for you to give a few hours a week or a few hours a month and really 827 00:45:33,965 --> 00:45:35,396 contribute. 828 00:45:35,396 --> 00:45:37,618 contribute positively to the community. 829 00:45:37,618 --> 00:45:40,000 And this is something that I'll be signing up for. 830 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:42,362 Yeah, that's I'm giving it right now. 831 00:45:42,362 --> 00:45:43,042 Yeah, that's great. 832 00:45:43,042 --> 00:45:43,633 for sharing that. 833 00:45:43,633 --> 00:45:44,694 Yeah, absolutely. 834 00:45:44,694 --> 00:45:45,414 That's amazing. 835 00:45:45,414 --> 00:45:49,107 So if you'd like to volunteer to help, then you 836 00:45:49,672 --> 00:45:58,079 you can email send an email out or go to the website of dcottawa .on .ca and you go 837 00:45:58,079 --> 00:46:02,222 right onto the website and you can click to volunteer. 838 00:46:02,222 --> 00:46:03,543 Wonderful. 839 00:46:03,543 --> 00:46:04,434 Yeah, thanks for that. 840 00:46:04,434 --> 00:46:05,004 You're welcome. 841 00:46:05,004 --> 00:46:08,017 So that's it for today's episode of Ottawa Getaways. 842 00:46:08,017 --> 00:46:11,920 We hope you found some inspiration for your next day trip adventure. 843 00:46:11,920 --> 00:46:16,014 Be sure to subscribe, leave us a review if you enjoyed the show, and write in if you 844 00:46:16,014 --> 00:46:20,528 have someone or something uplifting you feels worthy of a special toast from us. 845 00:46:20,528 --> 00:46:22,830 And as always, safe travels. 846 00:46:22,830 --> 00:46:24,181 Safe travels, everyone. 847 00:46:24,181 --> 00:46:25,182 Safe travels. 848 00:46:25,182 --> 00:46:26,263 That's a wrap, guys. 849 00:46:26,263 --> 00:46:27,314 That's a wrap. 850 00:46:27,314 --> 00:46:28,415 Peace out. 851 00:46:28,685 --> 00:46:30,965 Thank you for tuning in to She Sells Ottawa. 852 00:46:30,965 --> 00:46:34,885 Remember, manifesting your dream home starts with believing it's possible and 853 00:46:34,885 --> 00:46:37,205 taking those steps towards making it a reality. 854 00:46:37,205 --> 00:46:41,065 If you enjoyed today's show, don't forget to hit the like button, follow us for more 855 00:46:41,065 --> 00:46:45,425 great content, and subscribe to stay updated with all our latest episodes. 856 00:46:45,425 --> 00:46:55,343 Until next time, keep dreaming big and happy house hunting! 857 00:47:36,209 --> 00:47:38,884 Summertime set? 858 00:47:38,884 --> 00:47:41,549 Summertime by Louis Armstrong. 859 00:47:41,549 --> 00:47:43,071 think that's the one I want. 860 00:47:43,332 --> 00:47:44,473 Is it Will? 861 00:47:45,897 --> 00:47:47,209 Anyways, nevermind. 862 00:47:47,209 --> 00:47:48,241 Summertime by Will Smith. 863 00:47:48,241 --> 00:47:52,446 Okay. 864 00:47:52,446 --> 00:47:53,857 it is Will Smith. 865 00:47:54,563 --> 00:48:06,751 It is Will Smith. 866 00:48:19,689 --> 00:48:20,789 I'm so smooth. 867 00:48:22,995 --> 00:48:23,877 I'm fine