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Twas the day after Thanksgiving.

By Tammy Lankford,

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

November 29, 2008 09:55 AM

Friday was a long day for me. My office printer bought the farm last week. Right in the middle of printing a contract no less. I had to email it to another computer in the office and print it on another printer. But there were some great "Black Friday" sales prices on printers, so I was up at 4 a.m. Thankfully the rush into the store wasn't on printers and I was in and out in a jiffy.

I actually was back in bed by 6 a.m. The store was just a few miles from my house, the lines were quick and everything went smooth.

Then I was up again around 7:30 because I had floor duty at the office. I spent most of the morning, deleting the old printer software from the computer, hooking up and installing the new one and then playing around to see how it worked. It's one of those all in one numbers and it took me a minute or two to get the hang of it.

I didn't think I would be busy, but I did get a customer than is considering listing. So right after work I headed over to check out this house. The house is solid, but old. The lot is amazing. The view is fantastic and the size of this lot is pretty much unheard of on Lake Sinclair. It's around 400 feet of shoreline on the main part of the lake and also over 3 acres.

Driving down the drive is like "through the woods to grandma's house".

By the time I got home the rain had started... just the mist. I got dinner and then started baking for my father's side family Thanksgiving get together we had today. I baked 24 carrot cupcakes, made brownies and then got ready to make two more pecan pies and realized I had used the last of my Karo syrup, so after 9 p.m. I headed to the grocery store.

Chatting with my daughter on the cell phone I was also asked to make "grape salad" It's yummy. So I ran in got the syrup, grapes, sour cream, cream cheese, more pecans, and headed home. I was nearly home when it dawned on me that I actually didn't have any more frozen pie crusts. Argggg!

I was NOT going back to the store. So I got home and started on the crusts first. May I say they both turned out amazing. Both pecan pies were a success today. The grape salad was also a smash hit.

It was around 2 a.m. when I finally closed my eyes this morning. Then I was up again early to frost the cupcakes, mix the grape salad and get on the road to Warrenton, GA where my Aunt and Uncle live.

So Black Friday was busy busy busy friday for me. And I just heard on the news that sales in retail stores were up 5% over last years.

I see more busy busy busy ahead.

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Nancy Larson

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

I never heard of "grape salad" is that a southern dish? Would love to learn how to make something different.

Nov 29, 2008 10:02 AM

Melody Botting

Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX

You Deserve The Best

Lady, where do you get your energy? Gees, I didn't do half of that and feel like I was run over by a truck. (Even more so after reading your story). I hope you take a day off and enjoy the leftovers!!!

Nov 29, 2008 10:14 AM

Linda Pitts

Merck Team Realty, Inc - Brandon, MS

I hope this trend continues! I have noticed a lot of people shopping as I pass the malls lately and I questioned if they were spending money or just looking! I certainly pray the economy is turning around!

Nov 29, 2008 10:27 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Nancy- my daughter sent me to recipe. I have no idea where she got it. I just emailed it to you.

Melody- I love my family, so I was just stoked about today. I got to see cousins I hadn't seen in over 15 years. I had a blast. I'll have to post some photos tomorrow after I ummm, change camera batteries and download them. And I will be taking the afternoon off. I teach Sunday School, so that's on the menu for in the morning.

Linda- Me too. I pray about it every day. My husband actually makes enough to keep our family's head above water and has good job security and I'm grateful for that, but several agents I know have resorted to savings and job hunting. I hope your business is good, will add that to my prayers.

Nov 29, 2008 10:41 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Tammy, you said you were half way home and realized you didn't have anymore frozen crusts... am I to understand that you know how to make crust from scratch and that you actually had all the necessary ingredients in your home? I would have to run to the store if someone asked me to bring the jello! I am amazed and what you got done and that you are still standing. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. xxoo

Nov 29, 2008 10:48 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Yes Susan I had all the ingredients in my home and baked crusts from scratch. My husband calls me a food network junkie. I've always loved to cook and always have at least 4 kinds of flour in my house. Plain, self-rising, baking, and wheat. I am about to get started on my annual run of amish friendship bread. It's what all my friends get from me for Christmas. I spend days and days baking it. It's a great relaxing time for me.

My grandma, granny, grandmother, nanny and my mama all taught me tons about cooking as well.

Nov 29, 2008 11:54 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Tammy, I am in awe. I back one cookie for Christmas that I can honestly say turns out well. Other than that, I have been known to burn the Pillsbury slice and serve cookies! My neighbor used to bake a great bread that was a secret family recipe. It was very good and tasted sort of like raisin bread but there wasn't any raisins in it, great with butter on a cold morning with tea. You have lucky friends.... hint, hint, hint!! I haven't been blessed with the cook baking genes although I can cook some things very well.

Nov 29, 2008 12:03 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love to try and replicate dishes I eat out and like.

Nov 29, 2008 12:37 PM

Elizabeth Nieves

The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC

Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

WOW! You are just amazing! I did not do as much cooking this year as normal...just could not. And...the past two days have been pure insanity...the good kind. I've shown about 30 homes and written two offers. Seems like the year is going to end with some sparks flying. LUV IT!! Try to get some rest tomorrow, my friend. You deserve it. GBU~

Nov 29, 2008 03:37 PM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Hi Tammy: You know, the first pie crust I ever made ended up on the kitchen wall. I was probably 10 or 11. My mother walked in just as the crust was slowly releasing itself from the wall and crumbling to the floor. I thought she was going to scream at me. Instead, she started to laugh and shared with me that the kitchen wall is precisely where HER first pie crust ended up. Like mother, like daughter, I guess.

Today I make a perfect pie crust. But you were busier than all get-out, Tammy. You can come over to my house and cook any day.

Nov 30, 2008 02:07 AM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Sounds like you have the marketing theme for your new listing: "through the woods to grandma's house".

Nov 30, 2008 03:15 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Elizabeth N- Yup took today off, although I did teach Sunday School, go to church, grocery shop, go exchange my cell phone for one that worked (went on the fritz yesterday) and make a big pot of chili (it's raining and cold), so I'm going to pile up and watch the rest of the football game.

Elizabeth W- Oh me too... not on the wall, but I have put several pie crusts in the trash can. And I'd love to see your beautiful yard in person, so if I get out that way I'll cook for you if I can sit and enjoy your yard for a while.

Sharon- sounds good to me too. I just wish it didn't look like grandma's house inside too. LOL.

Nov 30, 2008 09:15 AM