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Spring has strung, Mom is 70, Maples Running, Days are Growing, & More

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

Spring has strung, Mom is 70, the Maples are Running, the Office is Busy, the Days are Growing, & So Much More.

 

At Woodland Management Service…

 Things have been extremely busy in the office lately, busier than they generally are during this time of year. 

 It is a miserable time of the year to be in the woods, that melty snow is much more difficult to work in than the cold snow.

 Snowshoes sink to the bottom in this snow and the gritty wet nature of it will eat through any waterproofing on your boots, requiring frequent sock changes. The veteran foresters know to bring extra dry clothing on nice days like today but the younger ones still need a few wet cold days to learn this.

 

Mom…

 One of the rites of spring around here is Mom’s birthday, happening every year just after the arrival of spring.

 I thought about calling mom early this morning before the day heated up but thought she may be asleep at 4 am, so I put it off, but the day was a blur.  Then I fell asleep during dinner, waking up at 10:30, a little late to call mom but better late than not at all.

 Mom was a little groggy but happy for her birthday wishes. 

 It was a special birthday not just because with her cancer, you never know which one will be the last, but because she reached a milestone today at 70 years.

 It was a great visit, with plans being made for her upcoming trip to Wisconsin to visit a few doctors, some kids and grandchildren.

 

Out in the woods the Maples are running…

 Though we don’t appreciate the melting snow, many of our clients do since this weather pattern of warm days and cold nights stimulates the Maples to send streams of sugar filled sap up from the roots to feed new growth of twigs and leaves.

 Our clients drill holes in the maples, insert a spigot and collect a little of this life promoting elixir to share with others as a natural sweetener for all sorts of treats.

 

The days are growing…

 Though I enjoy winter with dry snow, frozen lakes and rivers, ice roads, and all of the extra productivity these factors allow, I do not enjoy the shorter days.

 So one of the things that I celebrate during this time of year is the ever increasing length of days and that extra hour in the afternoons that we gained last week has led to a lot of smiles around here.

 

More things to celebrate as spring progresses…

 In a few weeks we will be celebrating one of my favorite times with Easter and the great importance of this occasion.

 As the snow melts the young pines will show up like little green lights in the dry brown grass allowing us to see the results of last year’s natural and artificial plantings.

 The trees will be breaking buds over the next few months showing the promise of a new year with more growth.

 And finally, as the snows melt and the spring rains come, the rivers will be full, just begging me to dig out my canoe for a delightful trip down one of our scenic rivers.

 

Comments (11)

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

There is a lot to talk about in this post Bob but I will limit it to Mom. I have a mom who just loves to get my call on her birthday a holidays, we have been blessed!

Mar 21, 2014 05:11 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Bob. Happy birthday to your mom. Even though there is some snow in the forecast for next week, all the signs are here that spring is here.

Make it a great week!

Mar 21, 2014 06:26 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Well Happy belated birthday to your wonderful mother, and happy Spring to you!

Mar 21, 2014 10:53 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Sounds like there is a lot going on in your neck of the woods-everything comes alive and has a birthday at this time of the year.  Happy Birthday to your mom!

Mar 21, 2014 11:14 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Happy bday to your mom...it sure is nice to be able to see some green out there!

Mar 22, 2014 12:32 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Bob:  Lots happening in nature all over the U.S. right now ... very welcomed too!  Happy Birthday to Mom ... and you prove a point.  It's NEVER too late in the day to call and tell someone Happy Birthday and you love them ...

Gene

Mar 22, 2014 02:00 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

If dad was able to get around that is what we would be doing...collecting sap. 

Mar 22, 2014 06:47 AM
Scott Larson
BHHS/Utah Properties - Park City, UT
Park City, Utah Real Estate News

I love a good springtime story complete with lots of beautiful pictures and you have all of that covered Bob, what a wonderful time of year.

Mar 22, 2014 07:29 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Bob, love reading about early spring in Wisconsin. Like all your posts it is evident that you love the outdoors no matter what the conditions.  Happy birthday to your mom & hope for many more.

Mar 23, 2014 10:47 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bob,

This is a terrific post about the spring in your state of Wisconsin. I wish I was there to ride on the canoe down the river with you. Glad you have your mom to share your life with and please tell her "Happy Birthday" from all of us.

Mar 23, 2014 02:00 PM
Nicholas Crane
Woodland Companies - Cadott, WI
Managing & Appraising Forest Land

Thanks for sharing these reports, our clients gain value from of this type of information.

Apr 13, 2020 11:19 PM