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I know it’s cliché, but sometimes you REALLY do need to stop and … well, you know!

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

May 10, 2010 01:00 AM

Wildflowers in Meriwether County Georgia. I was driving out in rural Meriwether County last weekend. I was intent on putting out signs directing buyers and agents to my new listing on a large tract of land.

It was a time-consuming trip that I wasn’t really looking forward to making, but duty calls and I needed to get those signs out. But as I got further and further from civilization, I noticed that the recent rains had triggered a profuse blooming of wildflowers along the roadside.

At one point, I was so overwhelmed by the display that I had to pull over for s photo or two. And when I exited the truck, I was immediately inundated with clean, fresh air perfumed with the fragrance of honeysuckle and wild roses.

I lingered for a little while, taking in all of the beauty of creation. Suddenly, my mission was transformed from perfunctory work to a casual drive in the Georgia countryside.

No one ever said that you can’t enjoy your job!

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Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Great point Richard, it is even more cool when this sort of thing happens completely by accident. Glad you had the time to stop and smell the flowers

May 10, 2010 01:11 AM

Robert The Earl of Real Estate

St Pete LUXE Living Group - Saint Petersburg, FL

The Earl of Real Estate

That is so great. Sometimes those little drives out to the different areas really pays off for the senses.

May 10, 2010 01:17 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Good morning Richard,

That is a beautiful profusion of wildflowers. The colors are spectacular. It's these moments when we gratefully acknowledge that mother nature does know best and rewards us with scenes like this.

May 10, 2010 01:22 AM

Diane Williams

Pell City, AL

How beautiful, it is wonderful to enjoy what mother nature has provided for us.

May 10, 2010 01:31 AM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Richard,

While too soon to smell them, on Saturday Chip and I cleared a plot to plant wildflowers meant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Won't we be pleased if that area looks half as lovely as your photo!

May 10, 2010 01:36 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

enjoy those beautiful country side areas.....someday in the distant future they will be developed for housing.....

May 10, 2010 01:38 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

It truly is all in our own perspective isn't it Richard? Funny how something that seems so small can have such a huge impact on us. Would have liked to have seen it in person Richard, its a gorgeous site

May 10, 2010 02:09 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Richard - it's one of the advantages of what we do, we get to see so many things that those that are deskbound do not. And even better we get to stop and be part of the cliche.

May 10, 2010 02:17 AM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Richard, a good ride in the country can change your whole perspective. Thanks.

May 10, 2010 02:39 AM

Lori Churchill Cofer

Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA

Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Richard,

How wonderful that such a mundane task turned into such a rewarding journey. Your picture is stunning!

May 10, 2010 03:26 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard: I would have had to stop and take some pictures too. That's a lovely display of color. I've never seen that much variety in a bunch of wildflowers.

May 10, 2010 03:32 AM

Marzena Melby

Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN

Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate

Richard,

We do need a reminder to enjoy life to the fullest as much as we can. And, you can find joy even in mundane tasks - it's all a matter of perspective.

May 10, 2010 04:07 AM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

mmm, there's nothing as sweet as the smell of honeysuckle in the air!

May 10, 2010 05:13 AM

Diane Osowiecki

Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

Greater Nashville Real Estate

Isn't it amazing what you see when you slow down and really look around you?

May 10, 2010 05:24 AM

Marlene Hoffman - Naples Beach Condos

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. - Naples, FL

What a beautiful display! It's always nice to come upon an unexpected pleasure, especially when the chore at hand was not one you particularly wanted to do.

May 10, 2010 05:45 AM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Richard......thanks for taking the time to stop and photo this.......

You have discovered the riddle that is buried and built-into our very lifes.............it is not the destination, but the journey.......thank you for a yummy post.

Highest

May 10, 2010 07:09 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...for the shutterbug you are...a road trip should be just the thing!

May 10, 2010 11:18 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Now I know how to make the mundane some to look forward to. Thank you for the advice.

BTW, it was really good to talk to you today my friend.

May 10, 2010 01:23 PM

Cameron Wilson

Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

Usually when I'm out away from civilization I'm on the Harley with no camera. It's work but somebody has to do it. I commit the images to memory.

May 10, 2010 01:38 PM

Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS

iTexas Realty Co. - San Antonio, TX

Hi Richard-

The description of the scent of the honeysuckle and wild roses made me catch my breath for a moment. There is never enough time to smell the flowers, but I intend to do better!

--Sara

May 10, 2010 05:41 PM