The Foreign Service Journal, December 2013

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2013 97 n REAL ESTATE LOOKING TO BUY, sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? This former Senior FSO understands your needs and can help. References available. David Olinger, GRI Long & Foster, Realtors. Tel: (703) 864-3196. E-mail: david.olinger@LNF.com Website: www.davidolinger.lnf.com PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE services provided by John Kozyn of Coldwell Banker in Arlington, Va. Need to buy or sell? My expertise will serve your specific needs and timeframe. FSO references gladly pro- vided. Licensed in VA and DC. Tel: (202) 288-6026. E-mail: jkozyn@cbmove.com Website: www.cbmove.com/johnkozyn DC METRO AREA: Whether you’re buying, selling or leasing, Jack Croddy, a former Senior FSO, will help you achieve your real estate goals. An expert negotiator, Jack is affiliated with W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Company-exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. Tel: (301) 229-4000, ext. 8345. Cell: (301) 318-3450. E-mail: ArnoldCroddy@longandfoster.com LONG-DISTANCE REALTOR Mary Lowry Smith makes technology work for you when you’re ready to sell or buy a home, even from overseas. A Foreign Service spouse who has been a Realtor for eight years, Mary is licensed in DC, MD and VA with Real Living at Home (a “radically differ- ent real estate company”), Dupont Circle-Chevy Chase. Tel: (301) 652-0643. Cell: (202) 247-5077. E-mail: mary@dcredlinehomes.com Website: www.dcredlinehomes WHAT ARE YOUR RETIREMENT/2nd HOME PLANS? We have a large buildable lot below market price for sale on the 15th hole of a champion- ship golf course at The Resort at Glade Springs, W.Va. Ray & Laurie Meininger. E-mail: meiningers2@hotmail.com SARASOTA, FLA. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, offer vast real estate experience in assisting diplomats. Enjoy gracious living, no state income tax and an exciting market. Tel: (941) 377-8181. E-mail: byrnes68@gmail.com (Paul) or lorbfried@gmail.com (Loretta) n LANDSCAPE DESIGN LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD: Want to improve the appearance of your yard? Just purchased your property, getting ready to sell it, or tired of your current landscape design? We can offer a solution within your budget. Call for a free quote. JustinThorn, licensed in DC, MD & VA. Tel: (202) 257-6996. E-mail: justint@post38.com Website: www.post38.com n HOME REPAIRS NOW IS THE TIME to think about getting your home in NORTHERN VIRGINIA ready to occupy or put on the market. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint or a bathroom and/or kitchen remodel, Door2Door Designs will do the work for you while you’re away. We specialize in working with Foreign Service and military families living abroad, and have many won- derful references from happy families. Contact Nancy Sheehy. Tel: (703) 244-3843. E-mail: Nancy.Sheehy@verizon.net Website: www.DOOR2DOORDESIGNS.COM n VACATION LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL N.C. MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE? Modern 4-bedroom, 3½-bath log cabin available for rent from retired FSO owner. Sleeps 8+; wireless and cable included. Website: www.vrbo.com/440462 n EDUCATION BAR/BAT MITZVAH TRAINING – for students of FS families worldwide. Training for Reform- and Conservative-style services takes place online via Skype and, when desired, Rabbi Sharon Steinberg is available to travel to you to officiate your simcha. Tel: (571) 276-5360. E-mail: rabbi@shiratsharon.com Website: www.shiratsharon.com n SHOPPING CRAVING GROCERIES from home? Order non-perishable grocery products from our physical grocery store ($4.95 shopping fee), and we will ship the order (additional cost) via the Dulles mail sorting facility or APO/FPO/DPO address. Click here for full details. • www.lowesfoodstogo.com • Choose the Robinhood Road store in Winston-Salem, N.C. • Pay online via PayPal SHOP IN AN AMERICAN DRUG STORE BY MAIL! Morgan Pharmacy 3001 P St NW Washington DC 20007 Tel: (202) 337-4100. Fax: (202) 337-4102. E-mail: care@morganRx.com Website: www.carepharmacies.com n PET TRANSPORTATION PET MOVING MADE EASY: Club Pet International is a full-service animal shipper specializing in domestic and international trips. Club Pet is the ultimate pet-care boarding facility in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Tel: (703) 471-7818 or (800) 871-2535. E-mail: dogman@clubpet.com Website: clubpet.com PET SHIPPINGWORLDWIDE: ACTION PET EXPRESS has over 44 years in business. 24-hr. service, operated by a U.S. Army veteran, associ- ate member AFSA. Contact: Jerry Mishler. Tel: (681) 252-0266 or (855) 704-6682. E-mail: info@actionpetexpress.com Website: www.actionpetexpress.com n INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION ADOPT WHILE POSTED OVERSEAS! Adopt Abroad, Incorporated was created to assist expatriates with their adoption needs. U.S.-licensed and Hague-accredited, we conduct adoption home studies and child place- ment services, using caseworkers based worldwide. Adopt Abroad, Inc. 1424 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg PA 7501 Snow Pea Court, Alexandria VA Tel: (888) 687-3644. Website: www.adopt-abroad.com