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There is a time ... for us to wander...

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

BarnI love to explore. It's in my nature. When I come across a road in my area that I have never traveled, I feel compelled to discover what lies ahead on the road and where it will take me.

Sometimes there are nice surprises. There may be an old building here or there to photograph, a beautiful farm with thoroughbred horses or a cemetery with the names of many prominent county citizens.

It's fun to go off in a different direction, to delve into new possibilities and to find out there might be something of significance that you have been missing. And  that it has been there all along.

And who knows, you just might learn a lesson about life as well!

Richard Weisser, Broker, Associate Broker, Auctioneer, E-Pro, CE Instructor
Era United Realty, Newnan Georgia, Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc.
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Bo Hussung
Bell Title /Triserv LLC - Nashvle, TN

Richard, my favorite poem is by my favorite poet, Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken. The last line says it all, "I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.

Your words are very poetic.

Bo

Aug 28, 2008 12:33 AM
Chip Jefferson
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

A good Real Estate agent vever travels the same path. You would love going out for drives with my husband. He gets lost all the time!

Aug 28, 2008 12:39 AM
Darin Haughie
Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell, Inc. (EWM) - Pinecrest, FL

Richard I wonder everyday and the only thing going in a different direction is my Real Estate career!

Aug 28, 2008 12:40 AM
Anne Hensel
South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL
Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

Richard, I like your positive attitude, a lot of  people are afraid when they "wander"

Like me, I am going to a cabin in the woods over the weekend, I was told how beautiful it is, no people, 3 miles from the next road. . . .

All I am thinking is , no Internet connection, hope my cell will at least work, where do I get my Starbucks coffee in the morning. . . .

You get the picture

Aug 28, 2008 12:41 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Suzanne...

Well, we can walk, ride our bike, or one of those cool little electric cars! lol

Bo...

Thanks! I'm no Robert Frost (One of my favorites too) but I write poetry, and I have pondered the notion of putting some here, but I don't know ... that's pretty risky! THX, as always.

Laura...

Oddly enough, I rarely get lost! I have often taken "short cuts" in places that I have never been before. I think that I have a built-in GPS! Thanks for the comment!

Darin...

But sometimes if you go back to where you started you can set off in an entirely new direction! Thanks, my friend!

Anne...

I just commented on Jason Crouch's post about real estate agents and vacations... you can NEVER leave the office behind! I hope that you get a chance to relax a little and not freak out and head to the coffee shop for caffeine and wireless!

 

Aug 28, 2008 12:52 AM
Suzanne Champion
N.J. Realty - Westerville Ohio - Columbus, OH

Richard - point taken!  Our city is so car-focused.  However, we do have LOTS of parks, and I'm planning to do some winter hikes with friends already.

Aug 28, 2008 12:54 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Suzanne...

It's not that far to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Why not plan some hikes there?

Aug 28, 2008 01:07 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Richard, I am so with you on ths one. I've been enjoying my "clueless vacation" tremendously. We just make it up as we go along, and I have to say this one has been the very best one yet! :-)

Aug 28, 2008 01:20 AM
Brian Belcher
RE/MAX Executive - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Realtor

Ah, I was gonna mention Robert Frost, but someone beat me to it. Nice post, very introspective.

Aug 28, 2008 01:40 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Richard - Bo already said what I was going to. Although I did take the road less traveled to Robert Frost's New Hampshire home. Even with gas prices I still try to find new routes and roads to take at least once a week. I found a very interesting home pottery the other day.

Aug 28, 2008 01:50 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Metaphorically speaking I am still 'wandering' around trying to figure out my next step.  I thought it was a 'done' deal.  There was a wrench thrown in yesterday afternoon around 4pm.

Great stuff!

Aug 28, 2008 01:57 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That is why I love the rural areas...stop and smell the roses, or, ragweed, depending on the season.  Never did like the city!   If that old barn could talk...lookout!!!

Aug 28, 2008 03:12 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard:  I hate that feeling of disappointment that you get when you go down a road that you have wondered about, and it's not at all interesting or impressive.  On the other hand, one that doesn't initially interest me may turn out to go much farther than I thought.

Aug 28, 2008 03:47 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

Love the picture of the old barn....  It looks like it has been there forever.

And everyone needs to take time to enjoy the life they have. 

Ann

Aug 28, 2008 06:03 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Richard did Mel say Metaphorically???  WOW ;))

Really sir this is a real fun time and one that I should do more ofter.  Color change is coming so I can see more wandering rides into someplace.  Thank you for the reminder my friend.

Aug 28, 2008 07:01 AM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Richard....I love to go explore as well! My problem is I don't do it often enough. Like Ann said we just need to take the time and do it!

Aug 28, 2008 09:29 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Richard,

I'm with you. Even more I enjoy taking one road to a destination and coming home another - short or long trip.

Steve

Aug 28, 2008 09:59 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

C...

Now that's the adventurous spirit that I like to see! I hope that y'all continue to have a great time

Brian...

You snooze you lose, but thank you VERY much for the comment!

Mike...

And I always find something to share too ... I can't wait to tell others!

Mel...

I am so sorry you are having a rough time "relocating." Let us know how we can help!

Bill...

You're not the city type? That surprises me ...NOT!!! Thanks ny friend.

Aug 28, 2008 12:30 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Chris Ann...

There is a road by our house called "Cabin Road" and we drove up and down and guess what? No cabin. What a disappointment! Thanks.

Ann...

I LOVE old buildings, and consider it my duty to preserve them with the camera. It's a great hobby, and it keeps me out of trouble! ;)

Don...

I can't WAIT for fall! It is by far my favorite time of the year! THX

Lori...

My favorite trips are the ones within an hour of the house! It's really fun to find out where EVERY road goes!

Steve...

You're right about that! I love to loop and hate to backtrack! Thanks so much.

 

Aug 28, 2008 01:01 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

Congrats on the great way to stay out of trouble.

Happy Labor Day!

Ann

Aug 29, 2008 01:10 PM