Sunday, April 27, 2008
Old Friends
Yesterday was hard. I attended a memorial service for a former classmate who died with COPD. It was just so fast. When we heard that she was in trouble and Hospice had been called in, we (eight other classmates and I) immediately sent word to her sister that we wanted to see her. Her sister immediately relayed the message to her and she said, "I would love to see them, but I can't, now." She was gone within two hours. How strange, to see the world take on spring colors just the same as it has always done.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April's Fool Day, 2008, and what a glorious morning for my ride into town! Everywhere I looked the dogwood trees, azaleas, and wisteria are bursting into bloom. In another week, they should be in full flower. This is one of the most beautiful times of year in Eastern NC and it is one of those times I wish I could capture in a bottle and bring out on demand. Wouldn't that be great?
We have had rain off and on, today -- a perfect example of why we use the phrase, "April Showers." Luckily, we also had a southerly wind, which kept it from being a cold rain, and when the wind blew away the dark clouds, we had that fresh-washed sunshine that sparkles.
This day started out with our regular staff meeting at Blackbeard's Restaurant. Agents were saying they are beginning to see signs of revival in our local real estate market. This is good news for everybody.
Afterwards, I went in a caravan to view one of the condos at Buoy Tender. This one is located next to the bridge that separates the Pamlico River from the Tar River (go figure!) and connects Washington to Chocowinity. The condo is on the third floor and commands a breathtaking view of the river. It is a beautiful condo, with hardwood floors in the great room, granite counter tops in the kitchen, and cottage-style cabinets. I particularly love the hardwood floors -- they are made of cypress, and they are gorgeous.
Around noon, I went to several open houses in Cypress Landing, a premier subdivision in Chocowinity, with an 18-hole golf course, Har-True tennis court, Fitness Center, Marina, and swimming pool. They were lovely homes, each in the 3,000+ square foot range. Unfortunately, I could not spend as much time at each as I would have liked, because I had to be back at the office by 1:00 for floor duty.
We have had rain off and on, today -- a perfect example of why we use the phrase, "April Showers." Luckily, we also had a southerly wind, which kept it from being a cold rain, and when the wind blew away the dark clouds, we had that fresh-washed sunshine that sparkles.
This day started out with our regular staff meeting at Blackbeard's Restaurant. Agents were saying they are beginning to see signs of revival in our local real estate market. This is good news for everybody.
Afterwards, I went in a caravan to view one of the condos at Buoy Tender. This one is located next to the bridge that separates the Pamlico River from the Tar River (go figure!) and connects Washington to Chocowinity. The condo is on the third floor and commands a breathtaking view of the river. It is a beautiful condo, with hardwood floors in the great room, granite counter tops in the kitchen, and cottage-style cabinets. I particularly love the hardwood floors -- they are made of cypress, and they are gorgeous.
Around noon, I went to several open houses in Cypress Landing, a premier subdivision in Chocowinity, with an 18-hole golf course, Har-True tennis court, Fitness Center, Marina, and swimming pool. They were lovely homes, each in the 3,000+ square foot range. Unfortunately, I could not spend as much time at each as I would have liked, because I had to be back at the office by 1:00 for floor duty.
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