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Friday's Fotos....Come And Sit A Spell!

By Rob Thomas

Real Estate Agent with Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 TN and VA

June 03, 2011 12:32 AM

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I ran across this old home while looking at property on the Virginia side of Bristol. It seemed to cry out...just come and sit a spell!

I'm sure over the years as neighbors would travel by this once immaculate home you would hear those same words shouted out. People just seemed to visit more than they do now......

Maybe this is a good example for us....if we don't get out there and visit our friends, family and clients we could end up all alone just like this great image of time gone by!

As a REALTOR® In the Bristol Tn Va area I try and capture as many as these fading images as I possible can. To me they are Real Estate that took a lot of patience, skill and time to build at some point long ago.
I guess I just like to celebrate their existence as long as I can.

And Remember For All Of Your Real Estate Needs In The Bristol Tn Va and Surrounding Area....GoWithRobThomas.com

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Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Rob-I like the way you view an older building. Great thought process as we all have our stages in our life even a house. Have a great day.

Jun 03, 2011 01:26 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

Sharon.....Good point and Thanks!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Go Vols!

Jun 03, 2011 01:51 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Rob, Thats really a great addition to your collection. Looks like it needs some work! Have a nice weekend.

Jun 03, 2011 02:07 AM

Michael Delaware

North Sky Realty LLC - Battle Creek, MI

REALTOR®, CRS, GRI

It really does have that old comfortable look to it, although you might get some rain on your head at times.

Jun 03, 2011 02:09 AM

Bob Jakowinicz

National Realty Centers Livonia--Bob Jakowinicz - Livonia, MI

Michigan Real Estate Agent-- MI Real Adventures

In the end it is our relationships with people that matter. I'm sure that building saw some pretty good times in its day

Jun 03, 2011 02:11 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

Keith.....I agree....Thanks!

Michael....Good point.....Thanks!

Bob....I agree totally.....Thanks!
Hope you all have a great day!---Rob

Go Vols!

Jun 03, 2011 02:18 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Rob, I could see you, Dale Baker from NH, and Michael Thornton from Nashville, pulled off to the side of the road, right there, on that spot to "Sit for a spell."

Nice photo! Have good day.

Patricia

Jun 03, 2011 04:09 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good reminder for all of us to get out there and visit if we want to have friends and clients. Have a great weekend!

I always enjoy your photographs.

Stay as busy as a bee!

Jun 03, 2011 06:04 AM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi Rob - I would love to come and sit a spell right about now, but as commenting on your post just pushed me to a milemarker in points, I have to go grab a screen shot for a post later. : ) Thanks for helping me make it this far!!

Jun 03, 2011 08:18 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

Patricia....That would be a sight....Thanks!

Roy.....Great point! Thanks!

Chris....You do a great job...going over to congratulate you now.....Thanks!
Hope you have a great night!---Rob

Go Vols!

Jun 03, 2011 09:31 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

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

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Great message Rob and we all should visit more! Can picture that front porch crowded with people on a hot summer night with lemonade flowing and singing going on.

Jun 03, 2011 12:17 PM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Rob, oh so true...we must reach out and spend time with those that we care about. No on can go it alone. Love the picture and it was once a beauty. Have a great evening.

Jun 03, 2011 01:28 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

OK, Rob. So which presidential candidate was born in this one?

Jun 03, 2011 04:17 PM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

We so enjoy all your barn photos. This one is especially nice and your example with the photo and keeping in touch with family, friends and clients is so true. Have a great weekend!

Jun 03, 2011 04:22 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Rob,

That is a great shot. The trees make the shot. Very nicely done. :)

Steve

Jun 03, 2011 06:04 PM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Love the tale incorporated with the shot - REALLY made me stop and think!!

Jun 04, 2011 08:23 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

Thanks for all the comments....I appreciate each one.....Thanks again!
Hope you have a great night!---Rob

Go Vols!

Jun 04, 2011 10:01 AM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Rob, Yes you are right again. See the front section of the home? They had to "add on" after they found out they were expecting triplets. LOL

Have a good one,

Clint

Jun 04, 2011 03:33 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Rob

Rob, it sure would be fun to fit that there home back up. Folks sure don't visit like they use to.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jun 04, 2011 03:43 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Rob,

Congratulations, this post is now featured in the AR Group "Americana." :)

Steve

Jun 05, 2011 04:02 AM