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Eye on the Prize: Jack wins, or does he?

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Eye on the Prize: Jack wins, or does he?

Just to give you a little background: Diane and I were in Boston not too long ago for the Active Rain Meetup organized by our friend Lisa Von Domek   and Diane noticed a Christmas Tree in one of the store fronts in the Prudential Mall.  Making my living of observing people’s reaction:  It was clear to me she wanted it. Well after searching high and low on the internet, I managed to find one. Lucky for me it arrived before the holidays, hence my thought was we should be able to enjoy it a bit longer.

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Easy instructions  to assemble the tree in four languages. It clearly showed me, that  the definition of “what is easy “ is a relative term. Not wanting to exaggerate, but it took me close to two hours and moving it to two different location to assemble this Christmas Tree. Great news, the tree was tested and finally we had success.

When Diane  arrived, she was giving mixed signals much to my chagrin, excitement and concerns for the cats… with that said, Jack was eyeballing the tree. At night we would close Diane’s Office door.

Everything seemed to be under control, the Tree was snowing as it was supposed to, Diane was complaining a little about the snow falling outside of the protective umbrella. Life was good, she moved it a bit away from the Central Heat blower, hoping that would fix the problem.  (FYI it did not)

An Instagram Post from Diane followed, and  everyone was chiming in….

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Today, I anticipated a quiet day due to President Bush 41’s eulogy and funeral. Clearly life of a Los Angeles Pet Friendly Realtor might be different from any  other occupation. Late afternoon two of my escrows started acting up. I was on the phone trying to manage the challenges, when I heard a large crash. As soon as finished my call, I was looking for the cause of the crashing sound. Jill was on the couch with Wiley, they both reacted like I did. Next thing I know is, I see Jack coming out of Diane’s Office. Clearly, I knew he was the guilty party.  I gave a quick reprimand to Jack anyway see for yourself.

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Life of a Pet Friendly Realtor in Los Angeles around the Christmas Holidays. I know most of you were expecting me to write about Jill did this, but for a change it was not Jill, she was innocent, Jack was the guilty party. He is lucky he does not live in a home that would not forgive his crimes. The little angel was the guilty culprit.

So, with that said I spent about 45 minutes cleaning up the “snow” and then Diane called, and I said let yourself in I am in your office. When she  came home,  she already knew  what the problem was and continued for another 30 minutes cleaning up the mess…

In case you are wondering, The Christmas Tree is back in operation as if nothing happened. The only difference is we are distrustfully watching the Animal Farm… Now back to my original question did Jack win?

In conclusion, if you have cats be prepared for havoc and destruction of your Christmas Decorations😊!!!!

 

Now, if you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly!

If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com  I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations.

 

 

Comments (45)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Beth Atalay  you can see in the picture that it was premeditated and lot of thought was put into the execution of the operation the following day:)))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:08 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Roy Kelley  especially cat owners, we have been surveying them and not many have Christmas Decorations:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  I need to dig up  some photos of " Mr Bond" he was a Tuxedo kittie and he hugged the live Christmas Tree a few times and managed to take it down.... that was the last time we had a large floor to ceiling Christmas Tree:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:17 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  he has been on my "coal list" and will stay on it for a few more days:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:18 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD  that would be nice "uneventful days" with a Real Estate Career and three cats Hmmmm?:)) Not so sure but thank you for the kind wishes, Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheila Anderson  yes looking in from the outside I can see the humor.... being part of the picture a bit difficult to see the humor.... and I agree with you now he is paying the price for winning:)))))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:21 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  I am starting to forgive him:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:22 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents  very funny "cat toy".... I have to write to you privately about the other subject:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:23 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  yes the Guilty Party was Jack:))Endre

Dec 06, 2018 10:24 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Endre Barath, Jr. - Maybe you should write the company and let them know (with photos) that their beautiful tree is not cat proof and you would appreciate if they provided a warning to consumers. After all, how long did you enjoy it? 24? 48 hours or less?

As for Jack, I'm glad he didn't get hurt or choke on any of the pieces. 

Dec 07, 2018 01:46 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Endre.  Have you considered the possibility that Jack is Jewish and not a big fan of Christmas Trees?

Dec 07, 2018 06:31 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

Had to chuckle reading your post, Endre Barath, Jr. ... much like with kids, you must be willing to forgive and forget transgressions when you have pets.  Glad the mishap didn't harm Jack ... or the tree ...

Gene

Dec 07, 2018 09:38 AM
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Cute story, thank you, like your pictures. 

Great weekend to all. 

 

Dec 08, 2018 09:30 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Ah I guess Jack will get a lump of coal in his stocking for being a bad boy .

But, then again.... cats will be cats. Hope he doesn't mess with your other decorations, Endre.

Dec 08, 2018 12:39 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Oops Endre Barath, Jr. poor Jack...he just couldn't help himself!  LOL

So fun to see the photos after our conversation.  You'll have to do a better job guarding that tree or it won't survive until Santa arrives! 

Dec 09, 2018 06:56 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Oh Endre, I've never seen a Christmas Tree that snows inside an umbrella. Of COURSE Jack was tempted beyond what he could stand! Even small children would be climbing inside that umbrella to see how it worked. Poor kitty could not contain his excitement and curiosity... LOL

To answer your question, yes, I think Jack won this round...

To be continued!

Dec 10, 2018 07:56 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI  my job is now to build a plexy glass cover and maybe market it and get rich on the modification:)) just kidding, Endre

Dec 10, 2018 11:12 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gabe Sanders  you are on to something and we shared your point of view with all our jewish close friends:))Endre

Dec 10, 2018 11:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi  yes you are 100% spot on, Endre

Dec 10, 2018 11:14 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

How did I miss this post Endre Barath, Jr. I loved it !!!!   Cleo pulled out one of my flowers and she was acting real funny could not figure it out until I saw the Flower arrangement

Happy Holiday Season

Dec 13, 2018 01:00 PM