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GETTING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TODAY

By Valerie Osterhoudt

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

December 23, 2008 04:29 AM

Today, I was running errands, and doing some last minute shopping. I found myself traveling North on Route 9 going through Middletown, CT to Cromwell, CT. Off to the right was the Connecticut River. It looked so peaceful. There were forms of ice that looked like it was just sitting there. I decided to take time off and enjoy the view... here are some shots, so you can enjoy too...

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Here I was not 5 minutes from Route 9 and all the traffic. As I stood here it was amazing to see how fast the ice was moving... I'd say around 10 mph. You could hear the ice as it collided into each other.

Standing in the snow.. and looking north, I forgot about everything for just a moment. I hope you do too.

If you would like to know what this is like and are ready to move, I'll be glad to assist you in the process.

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Info about the author:

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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Debi Ernst

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

GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Valerie - The river looks very cold...but pretty. It makes me glad I'm inside... :)

Dec 23, 2008 04:35 AM

George Souto

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

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Valerie, I went up and down RT 9 a few times today, and saw the same thing. And to answer Debi's question, it was 4 degrees when I when by there the first thing this morning ................... brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :)

Dec 23, 2008 04:44 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Debi.. It wasn't that cold out... didn't darn go to the river.. it was moving so fast, I'd have been swept away.

Dec 23, 2008 06:29 AM

George, better you than me. I guess when you went by, I wasn't in the office. Probably home shampooing rugs. Oh the joys of getting ready for Christmas... and company.

Dec 23, 2008 06:30 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Nice and peaceful picture. Merry Christmas Valerie!

Dec 23, 2008 06:47 AM

Kara Casamassina

International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC

Boomers and beyond

Hi Valerie - I hope you have some frozen lakes for ice skating! - have the boys made a snowman yet in the yard? Oh - by the way, I finally finished my meme. http://activerain.com/blogsview/848679/just-another-meme Thanks for the tag.

Dec 23, 2008 07:08 AM

Susan.. I hope you enjoyed the pictures too. May your family have a VERY Merry Christmas, Susan.

Dec 23, 2008 11:27 AM

Kara.. The weather here is too finikey. Yesterday it was -4° and tomorrow it is supposed to rain and be in the 50's. Who knows about skating on ponds? There is an indoor rink, right down the road should they want to skate.. but it is NOT the same thing as being outside.

Dec 23, 2008 11:29 AM

Kara.. I'll check out your MEME blog now. Also, I did the Weekly Tuesday Trivia.. did you have a chance to check it out yet?

Dec 23, 2008 11:30 AM

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