I'll put together a statistical report on the sales activity for our area in 2013 next month. Suffice to say, it's been a decent year, but not an exceptional one for home sales in this area.
Do You Know A Buyer For This Home?
In an earlier newsletter I mentioned that I reached the milestone "60th" birthday earlier this year. Dorothy and I also celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. To commemorate that occasion, we have just returned from a 20 day Caribbean cruise. I am attaching just a few photos to give you a feeling for that trip.
The Emerald Princess anchored off of one of the Bahamian Islands
Lorne floating in the Caribbean Sea, at Princess Cays
The Twin Waterfalls at Dominica
At berth at Aruba
Zip lining at St. Lucia
Sunrise at Sea
Can you imagine that I am having a difficult time adjusting to this weather and being back at work? (Yes, I can hear your sympathy sigh from here!)
Ice cream cone!For those who understand, no explanation is needed.
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim , a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.
When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.
I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
I smiled. He asked if he amused me.
I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.."
With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!" Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we like and respect.
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim , a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.
When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.
I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
I smiled. He asked if he amused me.
I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.."
With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!" Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we like and respect.
Remember that while money
talks,
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!
I just realized that I have no "Nelson News" in this post, other than my featured listing. Having been away for the past 3 weeks, I have nothing current to share with you, except that you might enjoy a Celebration of Light at the Capitol Theatre this evening, with the Nelson Choral Society, and Cottonwood Singers tonight at 7:30. It's also on tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15.00
We have a quiet Christmas planned for our house this year. My daughter and her fiance (Oh, yes, that's some more recent news!) will be here in a week for a few days. Still have to get some decorating done.
Blessings!
Lorne
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