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A Montauk Vacation That Is Needed

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY

A Montauk Vacation That Is Needed

So here we are, in Montauk Point, NY. From us it's about 80 miles East of West Babylon. I've taken pictures here and there but will take more as the week goes on.

You sometimes do not realize how much you need a vacation until you get one. We are staying at the Ocean Beach Resort that has a pool with a retractable roof. If it's raining, you can still swim. We have an ocean front room and at night it's very peaceful hearing the waves. Last night we lit a fire on the beach just like many others did. I was able to take pictures of that also. We went around town yesterday looking for those free vacation magazines to start our fire.

Right now, my son and his step-father rode their bikes to Gossman's Dock to get ice cream. They call it the ice cream bike ride.

As we were driving out here yesterday, Bank of America called me to find out if my short sale deal is dead. Huh? Dead? Why do you think that? "The documents are not there". Huh? Oh, this is all I needed! They are in the process of figuring out why they can't see anything uploaded and I can. At least they have been nice and cooperative for the last 3 months since we had a decent offer. The buyer has been patience as a Saint!

That's it for now. When I get back, I will do a post about Montauk and yes, there will be pictues.

Have a great week everyone!

Comments(13)

Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

I just came back from a week's vacation on a cruise to Alaska. I wanted to post some photos, but internet access from the phone was not an option. Let's just say there was a lot of natural beauty and relaxation going on.

Aug 10, 2010 08:37 AM
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Montauk - how wonderful!  Enjoy your vacation, Jackie.  I'll look forward to your photo blog.

Aug 10, 2010 08:38 AM
Richard Green
U.S. Cybertek, Inc. - Houston, MO

Go figure! There is a Montauk in Missouri as well, but it's a huge and beautiful state park. ;)

Aug 10, 2010 08:48 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Sometimes you can never get away from work. Try at least to change your voicemail and tell them to wait till you return. Then sit back and burry your cell phone in the sand!! Enjoy your time off. Ellen

Aug 10, 2010 09:46 AM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Vickie, I'm glad you had a great vacation! Alaska is beyond beautiful!

Hi Kathryn, Thank you. We are heading out now to eat so I'll be taking more photos :)

Hi Phly, Most of the land in Montauk is stated owned. That is why there is not a lot of available land here to build on. That helps to keep property values higher than a lot of areas on Long Island.

Hi Ellen, I got your voicemail :) With a short sale, it's impossible to get away from it. At least I'm not too far and have Internet access. I did some work on it earlier today just to get it out of the way. We are having a good time and it's so needed. I very rarely take a full day off and I'm realizing now that I need to do that more often. I will call you :)

Aug 10, 2010 09:56 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Have a super fantastic vacation Jackie!  Don't stree too much about the deal - it will all work out.  Can't wait for the pictures.

Wake Forest NC House Chick

Aug 10, 2010 11:35 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Jackie....you live in a great place....I love long island....especially out east....

Aug 10, 2010 11:48 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Enjoy your vacation Jackie. Montauk is a beautiful place. I used to take a week off and ride my bike from Northport to Montauk every summer. Looking forward to those pictures.

Aug 10, 2010 12:03 PM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Hoping you enjoy your vacation!  I don't need to take one to know that I am overdue (we are in the process of planning).  Best of luck with your short sale and I Can't wait to the see all of the photos!

Aug 10, 2010 12:24 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Hey Jackie as you know I shared my adventures exploring Montauk NY..what a great place to get away and learn at the same time, if that is something you choose to do :) Have a great Vacation!!

Aug 10, 2010 02:19 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Jackie, A vacation sounds wonderful. We have one scheduled for Panama Beach Florida in September and I can't wait.

Aug 10, 2010 04:39 PM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Leesa, thank you! We are having fun!

Hi Barbara, it's a different world in Montauk/East End. People are so relaxed and when you cross the street, the drivers stop to let you cross.

Hi Craig, now that sounds like a great time! I will have pics towards the weekend since I'm not done yet. Goin' fishin' tomorrow!

Hi Amy, We are having a great time. Wherever you are going, I"m sure you will have a wonderful time!

Hi Laura, There is so much to do out here. I've been coming here since I'm little. Nice to hear the ocean at night.

Hi Marchel, I am sure you can't wait. I couldn't wait either.

Aug 11, 2010 02:13 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jackie  I believe Montauk is where David Sarnoff picked up the signal from the Lusitania when it was sunk by the Germans and got the US into World War One.  He later went on to found RCA

Aug 14, 2010 03:48 AM