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Don't Get Your Tinsel In A Tangle!

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

December 21, 2011 11:46 PM

It's down to 3 days before Christmas! For some the frantic pace is accelerating and tempers are starting to flair with traffic jams and long lines. Take a deep breath and "Don't get your tinsel in a tangle!"

Enjoy the holidays and do something unexpected for someone and watch your stress level go down! Calm down and enjoy the blessings of the holiday season.

Yesterday while stopping for some Texas BBQ after driving back to Austin from a funeral we ran into Mr. Kenneth (the nicest man you will ever meet). He has worked at Randalls Grocery for almost 25 years and is retiring this Friday! He was in line in front of us so after he ordered Geno told the gal to put in on our bill. The look of surprise and wide smile that spread across his face made our day!

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Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Dorie - still can't belive it's only 3 days until Christmas - I still have to pick up a few more things for Marty, but what to you get the man who has everything and could care less about clothes?!

What a nice thing you did Kenneth - but then again, you always do random acts of kindness!

Dec 22, 2011 03:10 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joan,

I am going to and I hope you will too! Merry Christmas!

Dec 22, 2011 05:48 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Marcia,

Isn't it amazing how that works!!

Dec 22, 2011 05:49 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Captain Wayne,

I am having a great day! It rained last night (we need it so bad) and it;s sunny, clear and cool..it's a wonderful day! Merry Christmas!

Dec 22, 2011 05:50 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Anita,

This is the nicest man..he will be missed seeing his smiling face!

Dec 22, 2011 05:51 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Roger,

Mr. Kenneth is truly the hardest working, nicest man..we will miss him at Randalls..he always knew everyonrs name :).

Dec 22, 2011 05:58 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Barbara,

Merry Christmas to you and your family..I know how much you enjoy spending time with them :).

Dec 22, 2011 05:59 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good moning Gail,

Yes it does mean only 2 days to the big day :).

Dec 22, 2011 06:01 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Shelia,

That is wonderful of you..I'm sure they really appreciate your kindness :).

Dec 22, 2011 06:02 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi John,

How wonderful! Glad to hear you made it safely..enjoy those little ones..they grow up so quickly :).

Dec 22, 2011 06:04 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi BLIZ,

I'm with you! You won't find me at any mall!!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:05 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Carol Ann,

Merry Christmas to you!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:06 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Rob,

Have a very Merry Christmas..love your photos!

Dec 22, 2011 06:08 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Jeanean,

There is nothing like gold old Texas BBQ :). Merry Christmas Jeanane!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:10 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Stephanie,

Merry Christmas!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:11 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Kristine,

You would have done the same thing :). Merry Christmas!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:13 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

You guys are the King and Queen of Random Acts of Kindness! And that's probably one of the many reasons why I love and respect you so much!

Dec 22, 2011 06:43 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Craig,

How are you Craig? I'll bet you don't have your tinsel in a tangel :). LOL! Merry Christmas Craig!!

Dec 22, 2011 06:47 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

What a great story of paying it forward! If your feeling down and out just help someone else, the worries and stress are lifted. Thanks Dorie, you just lightened my day!

Dec 22, 2011 08:31 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi john,

It sounds like you are having a great time..glad you got away and enjoy those grand-babies!

Dec 22, 2011 11:18 AM