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You know what we need in Fort Wayne? More snow!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843

It's March 1, 2014.  

The forecast for tonight is 2 to 8,000 inches of snow, depending on which of the local forecasters you listen to.  

I, for one, have had enough.  

I've grown used to the mild winters.  

I've grown used to golfing in early December, and again in late February.  

Fort Wayne snow stormNow don't get me wrong.  I love snow.  It's beautiful.  It's hauntingly and beautifully quiet.  It's fun for the dogs to play in.  

But enough is enough!  

So far this year, we've had 17,000,000 inches of snow.  

The average temperature this winter has been 500 below.  If you add the wind chill to that, it feels like 8,000 below.  

It's booger freezing cold out there!  

I know, I know.  It's Indiana.  What should I expect?  If I don't like it, I should move South.  

Trust me when I say that we've thought about it.  

It's 75 degrees in Miami right now.  

The margaritas are cold and the sun is warm.  

Not here.  

Okay.  I'm done.  

For my showings tomorrow (I have a Jeep, I'll be fine) I'll bundle up and wear my crappy shoes to drudge through the snow with.  I definitely don't want to mess up my Kenneth Coles.  

If you are reading this from a warm weather location, congrats.  (And by that I mean...  never mind.  I shouldn't use that kind of language in a public forum)

If you are reading this from Fort Wayne or other cold and snowy locations, you are not alone.  We are all feeling like animals trapped in seriously cold and snowy cages.  

For those of you that are thinking "Just make the most of it.  Put on your winter gear and enjoy it!"  

Shut it.  I don't like you.  

Stay safe.  Stay warm.  And call me if you need anything.  Like I said, I have a Jeep!!

Have a great weekend everybody, and thank you for reading my snow filled rant.  

 

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Fort Wayne Realtors Jared and Amanda Christiansen with Century 21 Bradley

Amanda Christiansen is an award winning Realtor with Christiansen Group Realty.

 

Jared Christiansen is a business partner and in charge of marketing and taking care of things behind the scene.

 

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Amanda can be reached at 260-704-0843, and Jared can be reached at 260-704-0842, or you can email us at JaredChristiansen@gmail.com, or Amanda427@gmail.com.

 

 

Comments(21)

Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

LOL, I'm so with you.  I'm so done.  I'm sick of this snow.  Ours will be arriving Sun night/Monday and we are having difficulties scheduling installs.  Uggh. Today, I was talking w/ a couple who is redoing their kitchen in April.  I said, don't worry, it will be warm by then.  I could see in their face that they didn't believe me. 

I'm hoping it's just 1 more week of snow/cold.  Or, I'm going to go insane.  I think next Fri it will start to melt again. 

- Debbie

Mar 01, 2014 07:05 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

well you said you didn't want to move here, but it was sunny and 66 this afternoon... and we have a LOT of golf courses.

Mar 01, 2014 07:13 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

LOL Chris Ann!  

Debbie:  I sure hope it's warm by April!

Tammy:  That sounds great, but we've built too big of a business here to move.  I guess we'll  just suffer! 

Mar 01, 2014 07:26 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Amanda and Jared it's same here in Chicago, and I am sick of it too. It is snowing right now. I am burned out on this winter.

Mar 01, 2014 07:33 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

No more snow angels Noah!  :)  

Mar 01, 2014 07:42 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Yeah, people think Florida now . . . but in 4 or 5 months they'll be bellyaching about the humidity at 800%

Mar 01, 2014 08:14 AM
Larry O'Sullivan
Sandy, UT

Amanda & Jared - you cool this year has been balanced by our unusual mild in UT. Your snow measurements might be a good indication of your frustrations with the white stuff. We have decent mountains to keep our snow on

Mar 01, 2014 08:47 AM
David Spencer
Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO
Show Me real estate in Kansas City

Right now I am Arizona. It's terrible, it's raining and only 70 degrees. I hear that it will be below freezing when I arrive back in Chicago on Monday.

Mar 01, 2014 09:14 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jared, I had my showings today.  The rental client for tomorrow fortunately understands that I will NOT be driving the Miata out in the ice/snow mix we're supposed to get.  Besides, they're not ready to rent for a few more months, more of an orientation trip.

Mar 01, 2014 09:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jared- if it makes you feel better, it's 68 degrees here now.  Sorry about all of the snow.  Drive carefully. 

Mar 01, 2014 09:24 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Hi Jared and Amanda. Happen to be in Chicagoland at our satellite office right now and it is snowing again and cold and the sky is falling down on us. I laughed and laughed at your post. In fact, those last few sentences are sooooooooo funny: (eg): '...make the most of it,' 'Shut it. I don't like you.' My feelings exactly. Thanks much for bringing in some laughter. Have a nice Sunday.

Mar 01, 2014 09:33 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We are bone dry and would gladly welcome any moisture!  Fire season is upon us and we're going to be in trouble if we don't get some rain.  Ready to do a Rain Dance!

Mar 01, 2014 12:31 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Amanda and Jared, Greetings from Snowy Elkhart, Indiana.  I am also tired of the term "Lake effect snow"  That gives us an extra 5000 inches per week in the Winter months.  I may have to move south.  Let's say.........Ft. Wayne?

Mar 01, 2014 12:58 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Jared, Dallas has been in the 80s the last couple of days and tomorrow we will have 19 degrees by evening, with precipitation. My relatives in Chicago and Ft. Wayne cannot wait for winter weather to end!

Mar 01, 2014 02:31 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Jared, AMEN! So over this winter, like you I have grown used to mild winters. We have paid our dues for the past few easy winters we've had. More snow on the way tonight...I miss my stilettos, snow boots are so blaaaah. Be safe out there today!

Mar 01, 2014 10:21 PM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

You write many great content filled posts but forgive me if I say this is one of my favs... LMAO tooo damn funny and with that said enjoy the 17,000,0000,000000 inches of snow and the 500 below maybe time to join the Polar Bear Club

Mar 02, 2014 01:08 AM
Valerie McNeal, CRS, GRI, CDPE
Keller Williams Integrity Bob Lucido Team - Ellicott City, MD
Integrity, Knowledge, Results

Hilarious!!!  And we are expecting an ice storm followed by snow by tomorrow morning. It definitely puts a hurtin on business...  enough already!!

Mar 02, 2014 01:39 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Can't go wrong talking about the weather, I too am ready for some temps above "single digits"...bring on spring - we took a vote and winter you are out.

Mar 02, 2014 01:59 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I'm glad to see all of the fun responses!  Thanks for stopping by.  I think that we all can agree that this weather STINKS!  

Mar 02, 2014 03:10 AM
Dana Basiliere
Rossi & Riina Real Estate - Williston, VT
Making deals "Happen"

Jared,

I hear you. I am from Vermont and I have a daughter in your area so I have a weather app with Indiana too. I am often surprised that it is more nasty there than here in the northeast!

Mar 02, 2014 07:21 AM