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A Winter Wonderland In The South

By Denise Roberts

Real Estate Agent with New Colony Properties, LLC

December 26, 2010 07:53 AM

When you were looking for a house here in Pinehurst:

Did I say that it rarely snows here?

Did I say we usually get a little dusting of the white stuff, but not until January or February?

Did I tell you that the golf is great in the winter months?

Did I suggest that you donate all your winter boots/clothes to goodwill?

Did I laugh when I saw your snow shovel in the moving truck?

Did I tell you that you would no longer need that 4x4 SUV?

Well, my friends, I take it ALL back!!!

It is a Winter Wonderland here in Pinehurst today!!! I have about 5-6 inches of the fluffy, sticky white stuff and it is still coming down. I heard that it has been 47 years since Pinehurst experienced a White Christmas. The snow flakes didn't actually arrive until the wee hours of the morning of the 26th, but that's close enough for me to call it a 'White Christmas in Pinehurst'!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Here is a link to see my Winter Wonderland here in Pinehurst: Click Here

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Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Robert - Yeah, I saw where the storm is headed up your way....BIG TIME!!! But, you're ready for it, right?!?! Take care and Happy New Year!

Tammy - 1882, really?!!!! Thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2010 10:38 AM

Jim Wire

Chase International South Tahoe Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA

That is an amazing photo. I'm sure that this will make a great talking piece for decades to come!

Dec 26, 2010 11:04 AM

Barbara Altieri

Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT

REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Those are great pics! Guess I will have the same by tomorrow. We're getting hit in CT right now...the wind in howling and the snow is blowing like crazy. It's the first snowfall of the year. They're predicting about 18 inches. Happy new year 2011 to you!

Dec 26, 2010 11:20 AM

Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Denise~ That is definitely a historical moment and you are part of it. We had a white Christmas here in Owensboro, Ky as well. I love it. I just don't like driving in it!

Dec 26, 2010 11:29 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Jim - Thank you for the comments! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Barbara - I know you guys up there are supposed to get hit hard. Our power just flickered here a couple of times....yikes!!! Stay warm & safe! Happy New Year to you, too!!!

Vickie - I actually went out this morning to the grocery store to buy some beans for my Ham & Bean soup. They had cleared the roads, so I thought I'd be OK......and I was! Tomorrow morning is going to be a different story with the very low temps.... Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Dec 26, 2010 12:09 PM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Denise, I like your sense of humor and the great photo! Stay warm!

Dec 26, 2010 04:01 PM

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

I think winter will be making a short appearance then the greens will be ready for some more golf.

Mel

Dec 26, 2010 05:52 PM

Hella Mitschke Rothwell

(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI

Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

That such beauty can cause so much havoc. Shame people can't just stay home for a few days and enjoy it. Happy New Year.

Dec 26, 2010 06:00 PM

George Bennett

Inactive - Port Orford, OR

Inactive Principal Broker, GRI

Thanks for sharing a beautiful photo of a rare event in Pinehurst. Time to play. Happy New Year.

Dec 26, 2010 06:00 PM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Great photo - we've had an earlier colder winter here in Jacksonville Beach, Fl than last year - and rumors of snow flurries HERE yesterday!

Dec 26, 2010 10:21 PM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Sharon - Thank you! Sometimes you just have to find the humor in some situations. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Mel & Gretchen - You are correct on that statement! The Carolina Blue Sky and bright sunshine is back this morning!!! AND, we should have 60 degree weather by the weekend. Tee Time Anyone? Have a Happy New Year!

Hella - We did just that...stayed home! I did make a short trip to the grocery store, but only after they cleared the roads. Happy New Year!

George - Thanks for the comments! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Carol - Snow in Florida must be a crazy event! Happy New Year!

Dec 27, 2010 01:24 AM

Sam Fischer

Lloyd Pans - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Better Life Through Better Food

Yes! I love the snow and miss it here in Seattle. Enjoy your week.

Dec 27, 2010 01:45 AM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Denise, we got the dusting from this storm. Great photo for the album to look back on the snow storm of 2010.

Dec 27, 2010 01:55 AM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Great post Denise, I love it! I think I've said some of the same things to our northern clients moving here to Raleigh too!! Congrats on your feature post and shiny new 1 Featured Post !

Dec 27, 2010 02:39 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Sam - Thank you!!! Don't you get some snow in Seattle sometimes??? Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Michael - We usually only get a dusting, too. We were lucky, we lost power about 3 times througout the night....but it was never off long enough to really causes any issues. Take care and Happy New Year!

Dec 27, 2010 02:42 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Lee & Pamela - Thank you so much for the comments!!! And, hey, I just noticed my 'Shiny New Gold Star'! "Cool"! Yesterday after I submitted my post....I kept wondering why I was getting sooooo many clicks and I then noticed that my post had been 'Featured'....which, was FUN...and I've enjoyed reading & responding to the comments, too. May you have much success in 2011! I like your slogan "A little bit of heaven in 2011!" (nice!)

Dec 27, 2010 02:47 AM

Jennifer Marks

On Maternity Leave - Garner, NC

The snow is crazy here. I live in Willow Springs off NC 50 and the snow is beautiful but messy. My parents are experienced snow drivers and still ended up in a ditch.

Dec 27, 2010 06:23 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Jennifer - Yes, the 'Day After Snow' can be a little messy. The sun has started to melt some of the stuff around here today....should be completely gone by end of day tomorrow. Happy New Year!

Dec 27, 2010 07:18 AM

Sam Fischer

Lloyd Pans - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Better Life Through Better Food

We actually did get a winter blast a few weeks back, but it shuts down the town. I grew up in the Spokane/CdA area and winter there can be a little hectic.

Dec 31, 2010 02:08 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Sam - I've never been to CA. The CA wine country is on my bucket list...I'll get out there one of these years! I really like Seattle!!!

Dec 31, 2010 02:58 AM

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