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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - First Attempt at Spring in Seacoast NH

By John McCarthy

Real Estate Agent

April 20, 2011 10:31 AM

Here in the Seacoast, this year the temperatures have struggled to get to, well, you know, Springlike. Since Monday, the thermometer has been locked on 42 degress and the sky has been steel gray and drizzling. But this past Sunday was a bit different, almost encouraging me to take the camera out back and see what I could find.
Flower Planting Bed

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John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Sharon - Its just a little, but it seems hopeful. Maybe you can post some photos of your bulbs when they pop!

Rene - You are so right. The color really is exquisite. And if we can get a couple of warm days, the fragrance is unbelievable.

Toni - Thank you. The early bloomers are something we need to add to our planting beds. This time of year is like the waiting period. Next month, everything goes crazy.

Yolanda - Did you get a lot of damage from the storm? Your photos of the tulips were amazing.

Andrea - I know the temps down your way are not much different than up here. Yes, there is just a hint of color in the trees as they begin to bud.

Anna - Thank you. There is a bit of hope in the hyacinths. I'll bet you have some great color to share now from your area.

Apr 20, 2011 03:54 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Believe me, I think we're all ready for a little more spring than we've been having, but you found some!

Apr 20, 2011 11:09 PM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Roger - Right now I'm willing to take whatever we can get! These hyacinths are like little jewels in an otherwise brown backyard. Hope your week is going well.

Apr 20, 2011 11:32 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

John.....hope you have many more of these to come......Nice photo!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Apr 20, 2011 11:39 PM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Rob - Thank you! In a couple of days, with some warmer temps, we might even see a few more. Got my fingers crossed. Thanks for dropping by!

Apr 21, 2011 12:09 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good to see that you have some spring flowers. We are a little ahead of you on the season so you can use my Facebook flower pictures as a preview of your spring to come.

Blooming for home buyers!

Apr 21, 2011 12:37 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Roy - Your Spring came long before ours. So glad you take the time to share this with all of us!

Apr 21, 2011 01:30 AM

Elizabeth Byrne

Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA

Arlington Virginia Real Estate

John, looks like Spring is coming to NH. I wish I could send some of the flowers to you from Virginia - they are blooming everywhere. Have a great weekend.

Apr 22, 2011 04:35 PM

Rosa Almond

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. - Freeland, MD

E-PRO, SSC Short Sale Certified

John, thanks for the warm welcome! Your pics are gorgeous!!!!

Apr 22, 2011 04:44 PM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Thank you, Elizabeth - I know you have been busy and so have I. I have had so much going on lately and have not been able to spend as much time on AR as I would like to. Surely hope you have the best Easter ever!

Apr 22, 2011 04:45 PM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Rosa - So glad you stopped by! You are very welcome and thank you about the photos! I'm so happy you found ActiveRain and hope you will find many friends here. With an introduction by Margaret Rome, you surely are the kind of person we all welcome here. Read the blog roll, comment when you have something to add, and blog your heart out! Go to the bottom of this page and click Help/FAQ and you will find many great tutorials about AR. Use the Search buttom above and find Brad Andersohn, Craig Daniels and Katerina Gassett. These and many more members here can really help you. You will find most of us here will prove we are more than just a photo and a few words! Welcome aboard the good ship AR!

Apr 22, 2011 04:58 PM

Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group

Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH

Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

Hi John, Just stopped by to wish you and your family Happy Easter, all of God's blessings to you all.

Apr 24, 2011 01:09 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Fabulous. What a paradox. In the midst of no life, life springs forth. Pun intended. Have a Blessed Easter.

Apr 24, 2011 02:58 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Rene - Hope your Easter is peaceful and spent with family!

Kenneth - Thank you as well and a happy easter to you and your family.

Apr 24, 2011 05:47 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

John - you must be busy-I commented on this one a while ago. Hope its' a good busy :)

Apr 28, 2011 12:21 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Toni - I guess you could say it is a good busy. I have spent a great deal on time helping one of my dear friends in my office with a very unusual listing, which has even included a couple of weeks for us of trashout of a spectacular mansion. Hopefully, I will get back to my stride soon. I certainly have missed my time here on AR. Thanks for checking on me!

Apr 28, 2011 12:39 AM

Elizabeth Byrne

Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA

Arlington Virginia Real Estate

John, good to hear from you. You need to write a new post - everyone is stopping by, wondering where have you been. Have a great day.

Apr 28, 2011 06:17 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Elizabeth - Thank you for coming by. In my note to Toni above, I gave a partial explanation of what has kept me busy. This was an enormous undertaking taht started 4 weeks ago. Then, my friend Mary had surgery two weeks ago, so I have covered for her while trying to keep my own business going. Last week, there were home inspections, septic inspections, gathering offers from the co-brokes and faxing them to the asset managers and meetings with clients. So glad Mary is back and doing fine, but we have spent some of this week catching her up. Real estate...you gotta love it. :)

Apr 28, 2011 06:55 AM

Yolanda Hoversten

Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL

Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Good afternoon, John!

Yes, amazingly the tulips 'weathered' that storm very well. We had a few more heavy thunderstorms since, and again they survived. I'm amazed at their resiliency!

I'm waiting on your new pictures!

Apr 28, 2011 06:58 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Yolanda - Those tulips of yours were soooo beautiful! I'm happy they survived those unbelievable storms. Soon on the photos...

Apr 28, 2011 09:29 AM