I'm Makin' a List for YOU!!!
by Gary Woods

From the hundred of postcards, calls and emails I've received you're all wondering what to get me for Christmas. First up there's the X10 Activehome Automation Kit. This little puppy will control my entire home with the touch of a button. I'll be able to have my favorite tunes on, the lights will be set, and my dinner will be cooked all automatically. For $79.99 I think this is a bargain.

Or, what about the motorized drape controller. When I think of all the hours I've wasted opening and closing drapes on my own it makes me sick. The cool part is that I can tie the motorized drape controller in with the X10 Activehome Automation Kit. Is that styling or what??? For $69.99 this is a killer gift.

Then there's the Garage Door Autocloser. The Autocloser will keep me from having to make that annoying walk over the wall to push the button. Also, I won't be waking up in the middle of the night and wondering if I closed my garage door or not. I'll be covered. For $89.99 this is a must!!

Finally there's the Sony Shower Radio with CD Player. Now all the lonely hours I spend in the shower will be playtime. I can catch up on the day's events while listening to my favorite Rap Artists. For $99.99 this is a dream come.

Okay there are your hints, now get to it!!!!

If you have any suggestions or questions for me please drop me a note at garyandlaury@santabarbaraproperties.com or see my column on the Internet at http://www.santabarbaraproperties.com or call me at (805) 729-0910

Gary Woods is the Computer Trainer for the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and a Broker/Associate at Home Realty & Investments, Inc.