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The Sounds of the Ocean Are Calling Me

By Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

May 13, 2012 01:23 PM

I love the sound of the ocean. It is one of the most peaceful and inviting sounds I know. So, for the next two weeks, I'm going to be listening to it every morning, noon and night. If I don't keep up on AR, please forgive me in advance. I plan to continue my daily blog and commenting practice, but if the sounds of the ocean draw me to the shore I may fall behind on my other duties.

Have a great two weeks AR friends, and I will check in as often as time permits. I also hope to catch up with some of you who are on my journey.

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Andrea Bedard

Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Mike, we love the ocean! It's just a happy place and so peaceful, too. We are hoping to go for a couple days next month when my parents are here for a visit!

Enjoy your two weeks - don't forget to turn off the phone sometimes - I'm confident your A-Team has all the bases covered! Have a great vacation!

May 13, 2012 01:32 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Mike- have a great vacation and enjoy the sounds of the sea. If you're in Palm Beach County or anywhere near, give me a jingle! Coffee's on me!

May 13, 2012 01:32 PM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks Andrea, I trust you all will make your trip too. I'll leave the phone in the condo when I'm at the shore (at least most of the time). 8-)

Kathy, I'm at Daytona Shores. It has been my home away from home for a couple decades. Thanks for the invite.

May 13, 2012 01:36 PM

Sherry Chastain

Hendersonville, Nashville, Old Hickory, Lebanon Tennessee - Hendersonville, TN

Realtor, Selling Homes, Lake Properties,Luxury Homes,Short Sales

Ok I'm stopping my feet, rolling on the floor, beating my fist! Two weeks! I'm pretty sure that is an unfair length of time since I can't get a weekend edgewise! Ok fine have a great time!

May 13, 2012 02:04 PM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Sherry, I have a full office set up here. So, it's mostly vacation. 8-) Ironically, I'm more busy than ever, but fortunately, I have a great back up team.

May 13, 2012 02:08 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

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

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

I see that you are here. And in Daytona Beach Shores, where I live. Wow, that's close. I asked you whether you like Thai or not. Do you?

May 13, 2012 05:26 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

It is so nice to hear that you are able to get away Mike, that's is the power of a good back up team. Hope you are drawn to the ocean often!

May 13, 2012 05:33 PM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I think I saw an ocean waves option on my new iPad alarm clock just in case you want more waves when you return home!

May 13, 2012 05:58 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Have fun Mike. I love the sounds of the ocean as well. The steady and unrelenting sounds of the waves coming into shore and breaking. The sounds of sea gulls and the ocean breeze. I was going to ask, "Where are you?" However, it sounds like you may be in Florida. We try to get to the Jersey shore at least once a year.

Cal

May 13, 2012 08:20 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Mike. Nothing beat the sounds of the ocean. You deserve this vacation. Enjoy.

May 13, 2012 08:24 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Wishing you a wonderful vacation. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean, there's nothing quite like it Mike. We'll all be here waiting for your return. I wouldn't worry too much if don't get much blogging or commenting in while you're on vacation. Just promise us some great photos when you return.

May 13, 2012 09:53 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

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

Mike, I understand the affinity for the sounds and smells of the water. I'll drive to St Pete with my mother next week and find a way to stick my toes in the Gulf...even for a moment.

May 13, 2012 10:20 PM

Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

It's good you can get away for 2 weeks. Enjoy your time listening to the ocean.

May 13, 2012 10:20 PM

Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Mike, Enjoy your vacation.... I have to say the ocean is my favorite place. Enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle. Have a great Monday

May 13, 2012 11:02 PM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Hey, Jon. Sorry, I must have missed that before. I do like Thai food. My oldest son is a big fan. So, we met up for his birthday at a Thai restaruant in Winchester. I really liked it. I'm a big spicy food guy anyway.

I don't think that will be a problem, Tom. I never get enough of it. My oldest son actually started walking here, and we've been here just about every year since.

Awesome, Cheryl. I'll have to consider that. I'm moving toward a tablet to keep with me while showing property.

Cal, we're at Daytona Shores, FL. I went to college in Jacksonville, FL. So, I'd drop down here between classes, and I've been coming every since. That was a long time ago. It's has been at least 25 yrs we've made an annual trek down here.

Thanks, Conrad. I'm with you on both. 8-)

Will do, Roger. One thing AR has caused me to do is keep a camera with me all the time.

Have a safe trip, Mona.

Thanks, Alan. Hey, if it wasn't for Prime Lending, I might still be in Winchester. 8-)

Thank you, Scott. I love to be here this time of year because there are so few people. When you're in a people business, it's nice to get away from that daily routine. Have a great week!

May 13, 2012 11:12 PM

Dianne Goode

Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC

Realtor/Broker

I didn't get two weeks but I did get a two-day trip to Wrightsville Beach here in North Carolina. It's the same ocean, endless and timeless -- it puts everything else in perspective, doesn't it? Have a great time!

May 14, 2012 12:01 AM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Yes it is, Dianne. I purposely didn't take any vacation last year because I had just started my brokerage. I didn't even plan one because I had no idea what to expect. It worked out, because I couldn't get away. I have a good team in place now. So, off I go. Ironically, I'm sitting in front of computer right now getting the final documents together for an REO we have under contract. Then, it's off the beach.

May 14, 2012 12:32 AM

Cheryl Thomson REALTOR Ret Army

United Real Estate DC Metro Region (703.216.5635) cheryltee47@gmail.com - Prince William, VA

Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Yes I'm jealous...haven't taken a vacation yet this year, however, you certainly deserved it so HAVE A GREAT TIME and take many pictures!

May 14, 2012 02:32 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Mike. I'm in Greece, so I hear you. Enjoy yourself and the ocean. Lovely picture. Have a great couple of weeks.

May 14, 2012 02:59 AM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Cheryl. I purposely didn't take one last year so I could make sure I had the brokerage up and running like I wanted it, but this year is different. I have really been looking forward to it. Thanks!

OK, Sheila, you definitely one-upped me on this one. Have a great time. Lots of photos please.

May 14, 2012 03:59 AM