Showing properties can alway be an adventure!
I have always loved photographing animals.
Are you a fan of geese? If you are familiar with these white feathered creatures you would know that geese can be rather aggressive. They are actually great watchdogs and true to their family and surroundings. While I do spend time in the more rural areas around where I live, I did not grow up with farm animals or know much about their particular habits. I was familiar with the expression, but not from where it came.
Yesterday I met a client at a piece of land I’ve been trying to sell. A beautiful location and it was cold outside. When there is interest I show land, even in the middle of January. I parked my car at a long driveway next door, as not to block traffic. While I was waiting for the buyer to show up I heard some noises. I looked up and saw three geese.. two of them rather large, making all sorts of noises. Embracing the moment to photograph animals I drove to the top of the drive on the hill and their honking became louder and louder. Watchdogs they are!! I grabbed a few photos and turned around and waited for my client who arrived moments later.
The geese were off in the distance, but kept an eye out for us. At one point while we were standing on the driveway they bolted down to us chattering with a cacophony of loud warnings, encouraging us to flee from their home territory. They were not too close, but we did take notice. I guess we should have heeded their warnings and paid a bit more attention to them .. but we were too busy talking about drainage and building permits.
My words of wisdom are to never take your eyes off the goose. One decided to get up close and personal with my client.. and now I know where the expression comes from.. YES… he was goosed! The look on his face was priceless. He jumped a mile and was quite rattled … but he was young and survived the ordeal. Thank goodness for that!
The funniest thing was what he said next … “oh now you have quite the Realtor story!!” I guess maybe he reads my blog??
Janis Borgueta is a Realtor in Newburgh NY. Her blog is about living, working and Real Estate in The Hudson Valley. If you would like more information about Real Estate in Newburgh NY and Living in the Hudson Valley, please subscribe to this blog. When you are looking to buy a new home, Search the MLS for New Homes in Newburgh NY. We have homes for sale in Newburgh NY.
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