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Don't Fence Me In

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Home Inspector with JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC HOI 394

I don't know about anyone else, but constraint, restriction or limitation sure doesn't sound like much fun to me. We all need freedom to roam about and do what makes us feel well and happy (so long as we're not infringing on somebody else's happy thing). Independence Day or as we have come to call it, the Fourth, is about we American's celebrating shedding the restrictions of our freedoms.Unrestricted view

Even though America has been an independent nation now for 235 years, we must always be vigilant of restrictions on our freedoms, for it is an unending process. Every one of us can and should look out for our neighbors.

My job as a home inspector is to look out for my clients. Yes I am paid to do so, but as with any task, it my personal decision, my freedom of choice that decides how well I perform that task. Extend that ethic to every day life and we are all the keepers of our own, as well as our neighbor's independence.

The men who founded this country saw inequity in how their neighbors we being treated. They spoke out, they organized, and they fought for what they felt was right.

It's not about fireworks, it's not about, barbeques, it's not about driving a Hummer, to me freedom is about listening to the wind murmur through the cottonwood trees....

 

James Quarello
Connecticut Home Inspector
2010 - 2011 SNEC-ASHI President
NRSB #8SS0022
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC

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James Quarello
Connecticut Home Inspector
Former SNEC-ASHI President
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC

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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

My friend, you have spoken softly and I heard you....i too listen to the murmuring of the trees and I do it knowing that it is safe and one of my little pleasures and it all comes with living in the good ole USA along with thousands of other pleasant thoughts and privileges....thank you for sharing

Jul 03, 2011 02:02 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a great post and such an appropriate title for the holiday weekend.  

Jul 03, 2011 02:02 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Well said James, well said.

Have a nice holiday weekend.

Clint McKie

Jul 03, 2011 02:03 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Amen, James.  Our freedom to move about, make choices, conduct business and to order our own lives makes up unique in much of the world.  I am grateful everyday that I was born in the United States of America!  Happy July 4th.

Jul 03, 2011 02:04 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Jim, you are so right, your post is perfect for this Independence Day Holiday.

You are featured in Bananatude!

Bananatude

Jul 03, 2011 02:19 AM
Peter Schattenfield
Turning Point Estate Services LLC - Wilton, CT
Estate Dissolution and Preparation (203)388-8092 CT.

James, Well said. but I still love the fireworks too.

Jul 03, 2011 02:20 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Too many holidays are lost as to the true meaning. Most have become just another way to sell this or that.

Nice pot, although cottonwood trees are a pain in the butt when they are sending out the seeds! You sure it isn't laughter instead of murmuring?

Jul 03, 2011 02:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Very nice post, I also want to be free to roam.  I hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July weekend!

Jul 03, 2011 02:54 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Jim, well done---so is that the reason inspectors don't inspect fences? :)

Jul 03, 2011 03:47 AM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Jim - wonderful sentimentt!  Thanks for the great post and for capturing the spirit so well!  Wishing you the best as you celebrate this weekend!

Jul 03, 2011 04:44 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Fer sher.  And agreed.  And don't forget to protect your bones.  It will pay dividends for years to come!

Jul 03, 2011 06:50 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Great post James ( really).  When overseas in the 60's I thought about the fireworks, barbeques, and relatives and friends enjoying all of the aspects of a true American holiday.  

Oh, by the way, you can have the 2 40 foot cottonwoods I have in the back yard.

Jul 03, 2011 07:04 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Jim,

Love the vid. Makes me giggle. Great post thanks.

Jul 03, 2011 09:06 AM
David Snell 704.545.0098
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James,

Great article.

You just won to be in the city of your choice for home inspections for writing a great article.

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Jul 03, 2011 10:33 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Mr James,

You are not being truthful. I has talked enough to you to know that it is ALL ABOUT BARBECUE in your small little world.

Nutsy

Jul 04, 2011 06:15 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Richie, Freedom to me is doing what you like.

Sharon, I confess the title was borrowed :) I thought it appropriate for the Holiday.

Clint, Thanks, hope you had a good one too.

Mike, Isn't that most important? Freedom of choices.

Andrea, Thanks, happy you think so.

Peter, As do I and my two girls.

Than, It could be laughter. That would be good too :)

Brian, Thanks, hope you enjoyed your holiday.

Charlie, As good a reason as any.

Lisa, Thanks, Hope you enjoyed yourself this Holiday.

Jay, Yep, I believe it will.

Jack, Thanks. When you are far away from home, I bet holidays figure prominently in your thoughts.

Don, It's goofy and fun.

David, Thanks.

Nutsy, There may be just a grain of truth to what you say ;)

Jul 05, 2011 08:24 AM
Renee Marrs Caperton
Marrs & Associates - Corsicana, TX
Realtor - Corsicana Texas Real Estate

Great post.  I enjoy the freedom of spending quality time with my family.  We should all be thankful for all of the families that have made huge sacrifices to ensure our freedom. 

Jul 06, 2011 12:41 PM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Renee, Indeed we should.

Jul 07, 2011 12:29 AM