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WHAT ARE NEIGHBORS FOR? "PAY IT FORWARD"-WWW.PATRICIA4REALESTATE.COM-REAL ESTATE PORTSMOUTH NEW HAMPSHIRE

By Patricia Aulson

Real Estate Agent with BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate

January 31, 2011 01:49 PM

WHAT ARE NEIGHBORS FOR.............

Years ago neighbors helped each other out when they needed help. Nowadays that's changed quite a lot. People tend to stay more to themselves. As a kid I can remember going next door to borrow an egg or a cup of milk or sugar. The neighbors didn't mind in the least , they were happy to oblige...

WHEN YOU CAN HELP A NEIGHBOR DO IT..........Helping out a neighbor in need is the right thing to do I thought. Well that's what I did the other day. My neighbors power was out for a couple of days due to burner/ furnace issues. I told them they could use our extra bathroom to shower and so they did.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SHOE MIGHT BE ON THE OTHER FOOT........ so as I was taught to "Love thy neighbor as I would myself."

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Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hey Ellie, it sounds like a nice "neighborhood arrangement" Fun!

Patricia/

Mar 29, 2011 01:16 PM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hi Russell, What a nice neighboor you are, I could tell you were a good guy the first time I saw your picture.

Some people are too proud to "ask for help" but if someone asks them if they need help they open up more.

Love it!!

Patricia/

Mar 29, 2011 01:19 PM

Trey Thurmond

BCR Realtors - College Station, TX

College Station , Texas Homes

Patricia

Very thoughtful blog. We live in a rural area and the closest neighbor is an elderly lady about a quarter mile away. We used to take her food and liked to visit with her...you sparked me to keep doing it!

Apr 03, 2011 01:39 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Out here in ND I'm always amazed when people tell me they don't know who their neighbors are. I think in every home I've lived in I could name every house holder on my block , most of their kids, dogs and cats. When ever we move we have a neighborhood barbeque in our backyard and go on getting to make more friends from there.

Apr 09, 2011 03:45 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

That was such a nice gesture you did to assist your neighbors, and these good deeds usually come back to you twofold! Good job!

Apr 13, 2011 02:16 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hey Trey,

You are a good neighbor so keep doing what you've done and it will come back to you 100 fold.

Apr 21, 2011 05:30 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hey Bob,

That's the kind of a neighborhood I grew up in too. Knowing neighbors names as well as their kids and animals, that's the way it was. It's different these days over all but depending where you live I think has something to do with it.

Thanks for the comment/

Patricia

Apr 21, 2011 05:32 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for taking the time to comment Joan.

Apr 21, 2011 05:33 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Patricia, the "neighborly" thing has really changed over several decades! I think there are places where neighbors all get together when the need is there! What a great Pay it Forward, WTG!

Apr 28, 2011 02:19 AM

Donne Knudsen

Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA

CalState Realty Services

Patricia - Hubby and I have always felt so blessed that we have some of the best neighbors ever. They have been there for us and looked out for us and our home on so many occasions. Rest assured, hubby and I are always happy to return the favor as well.

So much about what we fell in love with about our current home was the way we felt the first day we came to see it and there were kids and parents all up and down the street talking to each other. When we parked and got out, people actually waved at us and said, "Good Morning". We were half sold right there.

Good neighbors are not only hard to find, they're also a blessing.

May 14, 2011 03:00 PM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hello Trey and thank you for the comment, I enjoyed it!

You are a good neighbor for sure. The lady probably feels good, safe and comfortable about you being near. In case of emergency you could help her.

Patricia

May 15, 2011 09:10 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

HEllo Charita, Yes in many ways it would be nice to have things the way they used to be!

Patricia/Seacoast NH & ME

May 15, 2011 09:12 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hey Bob, that's so cool knowing your neighbors names, their kids, there names and birthdays. How nice!

Patrici

May 15, 2011 09:16 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hello Donna and thanks for the comment today about neighbors. It's appreciated!

Patricia

May 15, 2011 09:17 AM

Anna Dovger

Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX

Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Patricia, I want to be your neighbor!

May 25, 2011 01:27 PM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks Anna, come by for a cup of milk or sugar anytime. Good to hear from you today!

Patricia

Jun 12, 2011 05:15 AM

Dee Mayers

Covina, CA

San Gabriel Valley, CA

The 2nd greatest command from Jesus is "You must love your neighbor as yourself". Something we should all practice and you displayed that nicely when you invited your neighbor into your home. Love of neighbor is not just a feeling, it involves action. ^5 Patricia.

Jun 26, 2011 11:58 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for stopping by today Dee. It's always good to hear from other AR members. Nice comment and appreciated!

Patricia

Jun 28, 2011 12:13 PM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Patricia problem is many of us don't do what we say. God will bless you for your kindness. Surprised this one wasn't featured considering it has 63 comments now. Have a great weekend. Great post.

Jul 07, 2011 04:57 PM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for stopping by to comment and say hello. I'm glad you liked the post.

As far as being featured? who knows?? there's no rhyme of reason. I've yet to figure this "featured post" thing out. If you find out let me know please.

Patricia

Jul 08, 2011 10:21 AM