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Neighborhood Party Drew In Hundreds and Even Tourist Buses on a Citywide Christmas Lights Tour | December Season of Celebrations and Sharing

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

December 24, 2011 12:42 PM

Neighborhood Party Drew In Hundreds and Even Tourist Buses on a Citywide Christmas Lights Tour | December Season of Celebrations and Sharing.

Santa Claus

Santa Claus was delivered by the local Fire Chief on a shiny new red fire truck. There were hundreds of neighbors and others visiting the area who showed up to one of the largest neighborhood Christmas parties I have ever attended. The food, beverages ( Egg Nog, Hot Chocolate and Coffee), and deserts were just wonderful. The crowds of people were so enthusiastic and they filled the air with a wonderful Chrsitmas Spirit.

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Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

William - I know that for some reason Santa has a fascination with firefighters... I guess it stems from the love of the same color...

Merry Christmas, William!

Dec 24, 2011 01:27 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry & Blessed Christmas

John & Debbie McCormack

Dec 24, 2011 02:22 PM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi William - What a wonderful event for many to enjoy! A very Merry Christmas to you!

Dec 24, 2011 02:30 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

William, that sounds like an amazing celebration bringing neighbors and friends together! Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs throughout the year!

Dec 25, 2011 12:32 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Merry Christmas!

Your friends in Maryland, Roy and Dolores Kelley

Longwood Gardens Christmas Tree IMG_2211

Photographs by Roy Kelley. Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 25, 2011 01:03 AM

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

Hi William,

Just Stopping By Thank you for a Pfanntastic Year in the Rain and
To Wish You and your Loved Ones

Merry Christmas

Dec 25, 2011 03:20 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a successful, prosperous 2012

Dec 25, 2011 05:58 AM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

William~As Lynn put it so well, "a treasure" found makes me one of the lucky ones this year to have you in my pocket of gems that I discovered while on AR this year. You are a quiet, kind soul, and I have always appreciated your gentle words while still stating your opinions and passing on your wisdom.

You personify what an Ambassador is all about and I am most grateful to know you. I hope your day and evening were deliciously happy in every way!

Fishhawk Lake Merry Christmas by Gayle Rich-Boxman

Dec 25, 2011 03:40 PM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Merry Christmas

Bill & Brenda

Dec 25, 2011 04:29 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

William, that Santa sure looks jolly. He must really love riding on the firetruck, it's probably a good respite from the cold winds associated with the sleigh! Your neighborhood must be so civic and community minded, I'll bet you love living there.

Dec 25, 2011 11:20 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

William Are you the annual Santa or did you bribe the fire department? I am one of your merry band of friends that trust you had a Merry Christmas

Dec 26, 2011 01:41 AM

Jeanean Gendron

The Address Realty - Redding, CA

Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

William, stopping by to wish you Great Merriment during the remaining Holidays! We had a lovely and quiet day yesterday and doing same today. Hope the remainder of the Season is Bright and Beautiful! Enjoy!

Santa Has Come

Dec 26, 2011 07:58 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

William - It sounds like it was an amazin' celebration. I hope you had an absolutely wonderful Christmas. I know I did, but it will take all of January to waddle off the few extra pounds:-)

Dec 26, 2011 11:14 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!

Longwood Gardens Orchid House IMG_2339

Photograph by Roy Kelley. Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 27, 2011 10:48 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

William, What a wonderful neighborhood gathering. Bet you had photos for everyone.

As others above have mentioned...I am lucky to have you for a friend. You are so special and one of the most caring and sharing people I know. All the best for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Margaret

Dec 28, 2011 02:55 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

William sure looks like a lot of fun! I hope you and the family had a great Christmas!

Dec 29, 2011 12:44 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

William, here's wishing you a merry holdiday season and a prosperous New Year.

Dec 29, 2011 09:11 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

William,

Santa has those twinkling eyes! I'm sure this was a celebration that people won't forget. Don't you just love it when there's community involvement and everyone is having a great time.

Happy New Year to you William. May 2012 be successful and joyful!

Patricia

Dec 29, 2011 04:43 PM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

William

From Our House To Yours - Happy New Year

Happy New Year

In 2012 I would Challenge each and everyone to reach out and touch someone be it as close as a neighbour going through a hard time to some one half way around the world. It does not matter if you donate to a local food bank, or travel halfway around the world to offer aid or assistance. If we all did Just One Thing To Make Someones New Year A Little Better A Little Brighter the world would be better for it and so would we. In today's global world with its instant communication of disaster and distress how can we not reach out.

Make This A Happy New Year For Someone Else.

Dec 31, 2011 04:29 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

HO HO HO! This reminded me of when my brother and I used to rent a bus to party and drive around Austin to check out the various Christmas lights! My favorite part was dressing up and playing Santa and...learning about all the naughty girls on the bus ;-O

Best to you in the New Year!

Jan 01, 2012 06:21 AM