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NAR 2006 is in New Orleans and IT IS GREAT TO BE HERE
Sitting in Astro Crowne Plaza Hotel room listening to the Jazz band outside the hotel window. New Orleans has come alive. I can't help but think of last night coming to the hotel from the airport. I had an interesting conversation with the shuttle driver, Shaw. Shaw has been in the Big Easy his whole life, married 40 years and driving shuttle or cab even longer. Hurricane Katrina took everything. Shaw said he was fortunate enough to get an apartment in a neighboring area until He could get some help to rebuild his home. He feels so fortunate to have come away with his life.Shaw explained that they have little but don't need a lot. He said the folks in new Orleans were so very grateful that NAR (National Association of REALTORS ) decided to still have their 2006 meetings here. With over 33,000 members attending there will be a lot of Money flowing in for a few days. Hotels are full, restuarants are buzzing, everyone is happy. Shaw did warn though that many people have not come back yet since work is not steady or there is no place to live. He said those here are working overtime and service would ... more

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