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Memorial Day Weekend Events - Jones Beach Air Show

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103

I decided to do an Open House on my South Bellmore waterfront property today with the full realization that the likelihood was, there would be little to no traffic on this absolutely beautiful Memorial Day weekend.  After a brutal winter and a water logged spring, people were champing at the bit to have something to celebrate.  With events all over Long Island commemorating the reason for this holiday, those who died in the service of this country, there was no shortage of places to go.  All you needed was some gas in your car and a willingness to deal with the traffic to get there.

Long Island Memorial Day Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show

I got unexpectedly lucky.  Forget about foot traffic into my listing, there was little vehicular traffic on the streets anywhere in town.  I decided finally to get some air and possibly take a short walk down the street to get some exercise.  As I approached my car, to put some things away, I looked up in response to a cacophonous sound that made me jump just a little.  There, above me, in perfect formation were a few of the planes from the Bethpage Federal Credit Union air show at Jones beach. 

Reaching for my camera, which these days has a semi permanent perch in my passenger seat, I had to change lenses to try to capture anything of the show before it disappeared into the ether.  Though I missed the best shots, I did manage to get a few on their last run.

Tomorrow, on what was originally called Decoration Day, I will take a few moments to reflect, in grateful appreciation, on all those who fought valiantly and died to keep us free.  There is no greater gift.  God bless them all.

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Comments (5)

Larry O'Sullivan
Sandy, UT

Nice thoughts. Great pictures. Enjoy your blue skies. Your foot traffic will come (Just hope they remember their check books).

May 29, 2011 03:16 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Geri, How fun to see an air show that you didn't even realize you were going to see. 

May 29, 2011 03:24 PM
Kim Inman
Mountains to Lakes Real Estate, Inc. - Harriman, TN
CRS, Broker/Owner

Geri...I decided to have an open house today too. Rarely do I have open houses because they're not much success in my area. But, with ALL the activities going on in town today I thought It might be a real success.  I'm thinking that I should have thought more about this before spending the afternoon at open house.  I had three couples through, even though the house was reduced by $35,000 this weekend. One was a neighbor, one had made an offer over a year ago and then decided to buy another house. One might have been a tad bit interested. We'll have to wait and see it anything happens with that particular prospect.

May 29, 2011 03:41 PM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Geri--and these were the leftovers?  Wow!  Beautiful---almost looks as if you PhotoShopped them and drew those white lines in.  Very nice!!

May 29, 2011 05:55 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Larry - Your comment left me singing "Blue skies, smilin' at me, nothin' but blue skies do I see."  I do remember the days when we would warn buyers, bring your checkbook.

Marchel - That was a happy coincidence, almost like a reward for something yet undone.

Kim - Wouldn't it be nice if those people are indeed interested.  All you need is one.

Pat - I was so afraid I'd miss it all.  Trying to change the lens quickly enough without risking it falling off was a challenge, but the result was so worth it.  I find myself wanting to shoot everything these days.  No Photoshopping here. :)

 

 

 

May 29, 2011 06:08 PM