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Friday's Fotos - Avon Calling

By Jenny Kotulak

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage

May 06, 2011 03:45 PM

The title of this blog post is probably dating me. I don't know if that term Avon Calling is even used anymore but it came to me as I was thinking of a title.

I think it stems back to the days when Avon products were sold door to door. Does anyone remember the Fuller Brush Man? These door knocking salespeople would make great REALTORS® today.

The Avon that I am referring to in this post is the Avon River. The Avon flows through Stratford from one end to the other and mostly enjoyed in the downtown area where part of it is called Lake Victoria.

Homes located along the Avon are in high demand and demand high prices. Stratford's Shakespeare Festival overlooks the river and thousands of tourists descend upon Stratford during Festival season.

This is a great spot to walk the dog or take the kids to feed the ducks. Or just grab a bench and enjoy the view.

Avon river, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX, RE/MAX Stratford

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Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'm dating myself by saying yes to those questions :) Beautiful pics Jenny!

May 06, 2011 03:46 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Jenny,

Are you there now? Did you go to the wedding? It is a beautiful river.

May 06, 2011 04:23 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Wow! Great pictures! I just read ugly duckling to my son, so I loved the swans!

May 06, 2011 04:50 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Jenny, what a beautiful place for "Avon to be calling" :-) My Mom always bought Avon, and as I recall, tried to dodge the Fuller Brush Man! LOL Gorgeous photos!

Remind me to tell you the story about my Aunt and the Fuller Brush Man someday, Jenny.

May 06, 2011 04:58 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Ji Jenny, what an awesome place to call home, Shakespeare at the Victoria Lake bank, how much more British can it get....Very cool.

May 06, 2011 05:36 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Hi Jenny - When I saw the title, I wondered why Avon would be calling in Tavistock, then I had to zoom your photos to find the requisite benches and then I confirmed that the well known African Great Lake, Lake Victoria, is still in Uganda. Of course, I also had to admire Lola looking at you taking a photo of her since she has not been having her required number of photos in the past few months, at least here on AR.

May 06, 2011 05:48 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Nice scenes along the Avon, Jenny. The rivers seem to be "enjoying" a little more water than usual in some areas of the nation. Your picture of the two swans is captivating.

May 06, 2011 10:53 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Jenny, Yes, Avon is calling with it's beauty! Great job of capturing that beauty!

May 07, 2011 02:45 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

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

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Ha, ha, Jenny we were thinking exactly what Tony and Darcy wrote!! Yes, Avon is calling! Lola looks like she is really enjoying her new surroundings and you have found your new park!

May 07, 2011 03:08 AM

Bill Burchard

3B Realty: 951-347-3818, CA - Murrieta, CA

Broker, Realtor, Representing Buyers and Sellers

Good morning, Jenny. Beautiful photos. I remember the “Avon calling!” commercials, but don’t ever recall getting a visit from the Fuller Brush Man.

May 07, 2011 03:55 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Jenny, nice photos, especially the swans. Looks to be a very relaxing spot, that also offers some entertainment in season. Thanks for sharing

May 07, 2011 04:42 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Jenny, nice photos and I'd thought you'd like to know that I actually have a comb that says Fuller Brush on it!

May 07, 2011 06:08 AM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

Jenny, I walked along there while visiting my cousin. She used to work for the Festival until she retired. Okay, yes, I remember Avon Calling and the Fuller Brush Man. There, I admitted it ... sigh ;).

May 07, 2011 09:07 AM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Jenny - Great to see your excelent photos showing up again ..... you certainly live in a wonderful area to be able to add some great photos to your collection

May 07, 2011 11:41 AM

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

Jenny.....looks like a beautiful lake...and yes...many in my family either bought or sold Avon.....Nice post!
Hope you have a great night!!---Rob

May 07, 2011 12:27 PM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Hi Melinda, I guess the Fuller Brush man was in Canada and the U.S. I remember him selling some kind of Kool aid product and left little freebies.

Hi Pat, While I would love to say I went to the wedding, this is actually Stratford, Ontario lol. Not the real deal. Don't think I'd want to go to England when it was that busy.

Hi Chris, every year they have a Swan parade in April. The swans are walked to the river from their winter pens with a marching band leading the way. You can look it up on Youtube.

OK Mary, you have me very curious about your aunt and the Fuller brush man lol. Did he give her freebies too?

Peter and Linda, Yes, it's all very prim and proper lol. Many of the actors rent homes in Stratford for the festival season. Others live here year round.

May 07, 2011 02:41 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Jenny, I don't know if he gave her freebies :-) I should tell you the story someday - it just won't be funny if I write it! but the funny part is my crazy Aunt- not the poor Fuller Brush Man.

May 11, 2011 11:11 AM