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(not so) Speechless Sundae ~ 2.4.12...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

(not so) Speechless Sundae...           
     Ah-h-h-h snow. Something we have but seen a dusting of in this winter that wasn't. To me, snow is Mother Nature's blanket. It can be beautiful to look at while it covers the ground with its soft, velvety layer of white. It has the ability to transform our colorful world in to shades devoid of color. Scenes take on shades of gray that often add mystery and mystique to our lives... 
     

Below is the Cal Turner farm with the WSM tower in the background. Sadly, the barn, having been severely damaged in a spring storm, is no more. Only the silo remains...

Cal Turner Farm - Brentwood, TN


This posting and the contents herein are the intellectual property of Michael Thornton of Complete Home Inspections, Inc. providing home inspections for Brentwood, Nashville, Davidson and Williamson County TN. This post is a contribution to the ActiveRain Real Estate Network.

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Comments(21)

Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Waking up to a fresh snow was a beautiful site-especially on the mountains when I was on a ski vacation! Enjoy it Mike.

Feb 04, 2012 10:37 PM
Michael Thornton
RadnorLake Video - Nashville, TN
Nashville Area - Photography & Videography

Good morning, All. I don't want to convey the idea that this is what I woke up to this morning. This photo was taken a few years ago. I was thinking about the farm doesn't look the same without the barn...

Feb 04, 2012 11:05 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I can only imagine how different the farm looks without the barn..............and the snow Michael.

Feb 04, 2012 11:25 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Good morning Michael;  Any spring the follows a winter devoid of snow will not be as pretty as one that had a fair amount of snow.  Snow helps to protect plants from drying out from the harsh winter sun.

I hope we get some snow soon.

Feb 04, 2012 11:40 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Michael, it is a shame when that happens ...on my old property with a 1820 barn with a tree trunk to support one of the sides of the barn (open & raised end) was torn down last year...unfortunately I can't find the picture i took of it .  Great share.

Feb 04, 2012 11:41 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Good Morning Michael, Seeing the barn in the past must be a disappointment now that it's gone...it's true that the farm with only the silo left must not look the same anymore...oh well that's mother nature!

Feb 04, 2012 11:42 PM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

For us in INdy....no snow this week has been instrumental with so many people in town for the game.  I'm sure Mother Nature will be back in full force next week!

Feb 05, 2012 12:01 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Like the photo with the snow but sorry to hear the barn is no more! May you enjoy your day and may your favorite team win this evening!

Feb 05, 2012 12:04 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Looks pretty serene!  Can't wait to get back to Durango. I hope there is still snow on the ground when we get back.

Feb 05, 2012 12:10 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing this photo!  Enjoyed the post, have a great Sunday.

Feb 05, 2012 12:29 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Been the same up this way this winter. I don't miss the snow.

Feb 05, 2012 12:34 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Michael - We have had a bit of snow in the Toronto area this year but not much.  Feels like spring already.

Feb 05, 2012 01:04 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Michael. Wonderful photo and comments. No snow in my neck of the woods since a freak storm in October. I love the blanket analogy. Have a great day.

Feb 05, 2012 01:10 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

The best photos of piles of snow are from the past Michael.

Feb 05, 2012 02:22 AM
The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty
Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

Michael - the farm is still a great looking place, even without the barn. The homes on the farm really remind me of the way it must have been when horses were the main transportation on Franklin road.

Feb 05, 2012 02:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- this looks so peaceful, I don't know how cold it is but that would be worth bundling up and going outside. 

Feb 05, 2012 02:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning.

Thanks for sharing your photograph.  We just had a dusting of snow last night in Maryland.  This time last year, we had deep snow.

Have an outstanding week!

Feb 05, 2012 03:39 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Michael....what is that white stuff...ha. We had some one night about two weeks ago, all gone again

Cheers

Feb 05, 2012 03:29 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Snow hides so much and gives everything that clean sheet look.  Then sometimes when it starts to melt and the slush and mud show up everywhere, it's the exact opposite.  Lovely photo.

Feb 05, 2012 03:48 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Michael ...You can't beat a barn with snowfall ....they just seen to go together so well!

Feb 06, 2012 11:07 PM