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DRIVERS BE CAREFUL OF LEAVES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

October 29, 2008 12:17 PM

In New England and other areas of the country that have the beautiful fall foliage it is beautiful to look at. There were even some great blogs and pictures here on ActiveRain about this. But once the leaves fall it is iinevitable, they will create the back breaking job of raking. I remember hating that job as a kid. But the fun part was making a pile of these, then running and jumping into them. My father thought this was fun.. until he had to keep racking them up. LOL. My it is my turn with my sons. They rack and jump into them, and I in turn rake them again. Yes, what goes around comes around.

My point to this story is that now a lot of towns have it where the property owners rake the leaves to the edge of the road. The town will come along and suck them up with their big hoses.

Drivers be careful.. children still like to run and jump into them, and I would hate to see a child hit by a car that was traveling too close to the side of the road. Or perhaps has a bad day and thinks it would be fun to drive through them. There may be children in those leaves. I'm not saying this *will* happen, I just would hate to have it happen. Now that I've posted this I'm hoping everyone will take heed, and watch where they are driving.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

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Stephen Kappre

KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ

Helping You Home

I second this about being careful. When I was younger a girl crashed and died right out front of my house ... wet leaves. And anyone who whould drive through a pile of leaves ... well I won't say what should happen to them! :-) Thanks for reminding us.

Oct 29, 2008 12:22 PM

Nancy Larson

I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

Never mind the leaves...people got to learn how to drive in snow. Yesterdy parts of NJ got 5 inches of snow and they closed down highways...unbelievable....

Oct 29, 2008 12:22 PM

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

We got hit with the same storm last night and with many leaves still on the trees, the snow had something to cling to and we had many trees and branch crash to the ground with power out in many areas. It is still October!!!!

Oct 29, 2008 12:25 PM

Eric Reid

Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

Funny you bring this up as I grew up with my mother warning us about hiding in the leaves .. it just seemed natural this Halloween time of year to hide in a big old pile of leaves and jump out a scare someone as they passed by

Oct 29, 2008 12:53 PM

Marilyn Katz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - Westport, CT

ABR, e-PRO - WestportCTProperties.com

Fall is aptly named, in New Engand. It brings FALLing leaves and FALLing rain. Lots of pretty scenery, on a sunny day, but wet leaves create slippery roads and make for treacherous driving.

Oct 29, 2008 12:56 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

This is a good reminder -- kids do like to jump in the leaves -- even big kids! So, your message is important and timely. Tonight we had some sleet -- so now the roads are also a bit slick! Time to remember how to drive in the winter!

Oct 29, 2008 01:00 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Valerie,

Ah yes, the fallen leaves. They add to color by carpeting the ground but they can get very slippery. :)

Steve

Oct 29, 2008 02:29 PM

Debi Ernst

St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO

GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Valerie - You're right - This could be a problem. Thanks for the warning! :)

Oct 29, 2008 11:05 PM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Steve.. You are right, when leaves get wet they are VERY slippery. I hope this blog will remind people to drive safely.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:12 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Nancy... New Jersey got 5 inches of snow? Holy Cow. It sad, but a lot of people don't know how to drive in the snow, you are right. My father took me to a mall on a Sunday (when they used to be closed on that day) and had me drive, turn, stop fast, etc.. until I learned how to handle the car and feel secure about how to react. Best thing that could have happened. I'll never forget that, and I will bring my sons to do the same thing when they are older.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:16 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Susan.. I wonder if this is mother nature giving us a preview of what is in store for us this winter. Hmm.. We didn't get much snow in Connecticut last year... Maybe (all total) a foot. What happened to those winters of 3 to 4 feet. I miss those days.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:18 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Eric.. It is natural for this time of year to jump into leaves. I just think they should be in the yard when they do this. Then move them to the side of the road for the town to pick up.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:20 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Marilyn, You are right. Now we also have to realize there are a lot more cars on the road then there was when we were growing up. So more accidents are possible. I just want it to be a save fall, and hope everyone enjoys this time of year.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:22 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Joan, I think there should be driving *tests* in the snow/sleet before one is able to get there license. It is a total different feeling, and you need to respond differently. If you never have had this experience you won't know how to react, which could cause an accident.

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Oct 30, 2008 02:28 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Valerie, leaves can cause a few dangerous situation for kids like you stated. They can also be create a dangerous situation for drivers when it rains. Wet leaves on the road can be worst then snow some times.

Oct 30, 2008 10:30 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

George, Wet leaves are ALWAYS worse than snow. It is when we have sleet, freezing rain, or rain itself that freezes two days later, that causes the most problems for drivers. Snow itself is no sweat.

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Oct 31, 2008 09:18 AM

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