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Down and out in Newnan GA!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Down and out in Newnan GA!I have to leave my car at the shop today for some too-long deferred repairs. As you might expect, the universal forces have conspired against me and I have a million things to do.

My gut tells me to postpone the work but after nearly not making it home last night I know that prudence must override my natural instincts and it looks like I will be without wheels all day.

Machines need maintenance. It’s a fact of life. But in the real estate business, if we don’t have transportation we are dead in the water!

And that’s just the way I feel right now.

It’s going to be an interesting day. 

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Richard.... when I was actively listing real estate, I always had two vehicle...a jeep and a mercedes....now I just have my trusty jeep(11 year old vehicle that works great) but when it needs servicing, it's time to rent a vehicle for the day.... I can't be without transportation...that would be like a day in jail.

Mar 05, 2012 09:04 PM
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Richard - Better sitting at home working on paperwork than sitting on a road somewhere hoping for a lift! Enjoy the day inside today!

Mar 05, 2012 09:05 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As my Father the auto-mechaic always said: you can give me a little now and then or wait and it will be a whole lot more!

Mar 05, 2012 09:19 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Richard, being without my car is right up there with being without the internet :)

Mar 05, 2012 09:32 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Richard. Three words: rent a car. If independence is important, you can do it. Whatever? Enjoy the day.

Mar 05, 2012 09:48 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Oyyyy..I am lost without my car, my garmin, but at least it isn't your phone or your computer, right? 

Mar 05, 2012 10:57 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Been there.  Then I just grab a different vehicle.  The old truck is hard on gas, but gets me where I must be.

I always worry more about the bill!

Mar 05, 2012 11:09 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

It is such a pain to be car-less for a single day but the rewards will be tremendous. I am sure your day will still be quite productive!

Mar 05, 2012 11:17 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Not sure which is worse... no internet or wheels. At least you have internet so you can work from home if you choose.

Mar 06, 2012 01:01 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Richard, rent a car. It's inexpensive and your work schedule won't miss a beat.

Mar 06, 2012 02:45 AM
Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Richard.  My guess is that Miata has quite a few miles on it...

I don't think they have made them for several years!

Get the car fixed, and enjoy your day!

Ken

Mar 06, 2012 04:33 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Richard,

That is when you drive your wife to work and use her car!  Of course you need to pick her up too!!!

Mar 06, 2012 10:37 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Richard,

Nice car, looks like a lot of fun to drive. But, then again you have good weather for most of the year.

Brian

Mar 07, 2012 05:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Richard, have to agree with others, no wheels or my computer, is a lost day!   Like Barbara, have owned two cards for years, just in case!   Nice looking car!

Mar 08, 2012 09:02 AM