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Not Your Every Day Sunday Drive

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich

This morning I was so inspired by the freshly fallen snow, I had to go out for a drive.  I decided I needed more gas for my snow blower anyway, so why not head out to town and get a couple cans. So I suited up in my insulated coveralls and to thermos of coffee and headed to my local mini mart in Millersburg, Michigan.  This is the road I took and the vehicle I drove. Please note the Aladdin Thermos in the beverage holder. Coffee in the morning is an essential, the helmet is optional. 

                                                                       red toy

red toy rd

Justin Ochs
Diamond Ochs Enterprises - Nashville, TN
Real Estate Auctioneer

Brrrrrrrr!  It was 70 degress here today!  And I still needed my coffee first thing in the morning.  You're tougher than me Debbie!

Mar 13, 2011 10:32 AM
David Spencer
Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO
Show Me real estate in Kansas City

You need to move south, how about Chicago.

Mar 13, 2011 10:36 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Debbie, it looks like a fun, albeit cold drive!

Mar 13, 2011 11:02 AM
Greg Saffell
Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Professional Tucson, Oro Valley AZ

Debbie, yes it looks cold but it must have been a beautiful ride. Maybe stopping along the way to experience the quiet calm among the snow laden trees, nice!

Mar 13, 2011 11:12 AM
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich - Hawks, MI

Justin: Actually, when you're dressed for the weather, it's really not that cold:) Northern Michigan is a long way away from 70 degree days.

David: FYI, I do take trips in the winter months to much warmer climates. I'll be in Florida for 18 days, real soon:) 

Tony: It's really not that cold, I like to think more on the lines of "refreshing".  :) 

Greg: It was an amazing ride and extremely peaceful.

 

Mar 13, 2011 12:02 PM
Laura Sargent
Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

Gorgeous!  I can smell that crisp air that somewhat hurts the nose and makes you need a tissue when you warm back up!

Mar 13, 2011 12:55 PM
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich - Hawks, MI

Hey Laura: Tissue paper is a northern Michigan essential.  :)

Mar 13, 2011 01:27 PM
Ted Tyrrell
RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC
Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Debbie, love your Red Toy. Wish we had snow to play in!

Mar 13, 2011 03:08 PM
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich - Hawks, MI

Hey Ted: Funny you should call my wheels the Red Toy...that's its real name, Nana's Red Toy, per my grandchildren.

Mar 13, 2011 05:44 PM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

That looks like quite the snow vehicle and what a fun way to run some chores!

Mar 14, 2011 06:50 AM
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich - Hawks, MI

Hey David, Nana's Red Toy is handy all year round, it makes running errands fun.

Mar 14, 2011 09:26 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Great shots, Debbie.

It sure is fun driving on the snow with a great view ...

Have a great day.

Mar 16, 2011 12:27 AM
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip
Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip, Cardinal Real Estate, Northern Mich - Hawks, MI

Thanks Joshua~ I enjoy viewing your photos, too. Deb

Mar 16, 2011 01:04 AM