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It's A Northern Thing

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Real Estate Agent with Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL

It's A Northern Thing

It's another ice day in Huntsville, Alabama and that usually means schools and businesses will have a delayed start or declared closed for the day. After assessing the roads in my neighborhood and chopping through a thick layer of ice on my car windows I decided there would be few other cars on the road and the drive would be fairly easy...it was, but mostly for the lack of cars. I called the manager at the Starbucks where I stop asking if the shop was open...yes one dedicated employee was stuck there in his words....so off I went. The ride was uneventful and I couldn't resist stopping for donuts on the way in...well...the parking lot kind of donuts! Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Il...I'm used to this kind of donut!

It's a Northern thing.

It's A Northern Thing

 

So if you want a Realtor who will go the extra mile for you and provide donuts you know where to find me.

 

If you need a knowledgeable real estate professional in Madison or Huntsville Alabama area, why don't you let me Google that for you or you could just call, email or visit me Your Huntsville Real Estate Resource. I also know outstanding agents in all states and Canada should you need help relocating to a new area.

 

Nick T Pappas

 

Serving: Anslee FarmsBell Tower, Bishop Farms, Bradford Farms, BridgefieldCanebrakeChase Shadow, Cherokee Ridge, Clifts Cove, Edgewater, Emerald Forest Condo, Foxfield, Greystone Estates, Hampton Cove, Harvest, Highland Lakes, Jones Valley Estates, Kelly Plantation, Knox Creek, Lake ForestLedges of Huntsville Mountain, Mandolin, Maxwell Place, MidTowne on the Park, Newby Plantation, Olde Cobblestone, Overland Trace, Pebble Brook, Rainbow Landing, Rock Creek, Shadow Brook, Spencer Green, Stavemill Estates, The Bridges on the River, The Villas at Madison, Towne Lakes, Villas at Jones Valley, Walden Preserve, West Highlands, Whitehall, Village of Providence and more. 

 

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Comments (14)

Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Nick, it is good to practice spin control for your next round of ice.  That is a lot of the problem for many drivers down your way as they don't know how to drive on the infrequent snow or ice when you receive it.

Practice makes perfect!   ^_~

Mar 04, 2015 11:57 PM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Memphis looks like the polar cap on Mars today, Nick T Pappas 

Mar 05, 2015 12:08 AM
Linda Blumenthal
631-819-2913 - Westhampton Beach, NY
NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR

Good morning Nick T Pappas.  Everything is closed here too.  I think I've had enough snow.  Bring on the warm weather.

Mar 05, 2015 12:10 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

I really didn't have much of a problem getting into work, but again had there been more cars on the road it would have been more difficult.

Mar 05, 2015 12:20 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Hello Nick. This is a great idea! Hahaha thanks for sharing, have a great day!

Mar 05, 2015 12:33 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We got the same storm however this one dumped more sleet and snow than the last one. It looks like about 8-9 inches. Where did the streets go? I can't tell where the curbs are so will be staying home today.

Mar 05, 2015 12:49 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

The kind of donut I witnessed this morning in my cul-de-sac scared the crap out of me.  Three young kids on an ATV, no helmets, in an out of control skid while doing donuts.  

Mar 05, 2015 04:56 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nick glad to see you got to have a little bit of fun with the nasty weather.  Stay warm and safe my friend :)

Mar 05, 2015 07:32 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We love these Donuts.   I learned to drive on slippery roads by driving on fraozen lakes.

Mar 05, 2015 11:06 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Did those in my younger days but just haven't had the desire lately.  I love those things and will remember this next winter.  

Mar 05, 2015 06:28 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Nick. For those of us in the Northeast, we believe in sharing, no matter if it is snow, cold weather or donuts.

Mar 05, 2015 08:26 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Nick: Did you make all the circles around the parking lot? It was a childlike enthusiasm. Never lose it.

Mar 05, 2015 08:43 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Hey, thanks for the great comments. However, I have to specifically address Maria Gilda Racelis - those circles are what we call "Donuts". They are more easily done on snow, ice or wet roads. However, they can be done on dry pavement...just need to get the tires spinning fast enough. Click on the following link: to see a "DONUT".  And yes, I made them :) 

Mar 06, 2015 12:52 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Oh yes...I remember my donut days well. I'm glad you reminded me of them. I might have to get back into them. 

Mar 07, 2015 11:11 AM