Admin

Brrrr...it's cold out there

By
Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

alterna luxury vinylI never liked winter.  Last year's January was unusually warm, and that led to good business for what is typically our slowest month of the year.

 

Yesterday, it got really cold here.  And, I think since I had been in Jamaica for a week, it feels even colder to me.  Today is another cold day, so I'm opting for boots - not for the snow, but to keep my feet warm.

 

I can't wait for spring.  It's so much nicer and it will make my job so much easier.  It's not fun going in and out with flooring samples when it's cold, and even worse when it's raining or snowing.  And, looking forward to longer days of daylight...that will make it easier to see the street numbers for my evening appointments.

 

So lots to look forward to.

Comments(28)

Show All Comments Sort:
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Jamaica for a week-- yeah , its cold anywhere right now if you are back in the states LOL... hoping your trip was great.. your tile floors made me think of the heated tiles we like to see in baths for these type of cold mornings !

 

Jan 21, 2013 08:44 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debbie,

Cold today and also a busy day for me.  I will be in and out of it.  The rest of the week in Pennsylvania.  It's about the same there.

Jan 21, 2013 08:50 PM
Rafi Footerman
Mid Jersey Inspections - Edison, NJ
Home Inspector, Mold Inspector, Radon and More!

Nothing but 20's for this week, too cold for me too.  At least you just have to go from the car to the house, I usually spend 30-45 minutes outside.  Bundle up!

Jan 21, 2013 09:01 PM
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Super cold here today, Debbie.  If only I could stay in my home office!! We've been looking at tile ideas for our kitchen... Wish you were closer.  You could share your ideas for us over a nice, hot cup of tea!  Stay warm and have a great day!!

Jan 21, 2013 09:05 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Carol - I wish it were that warm here.

Clint - We have been lucky - not too much snow this year.

Sally & David - Great idea!

Anita - Yes, it's much  better inside.

June - You've got the right idea.

Jan 21, 2013 09:43 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Debbie, this is what winter is supposed to be.  I'm happy for the cold because maybe that means global warming has not been as destructive-dress warmly and don't forget after being away, your blood got a little thinner!!!

Jan 21, 2013 09:56 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Believe it or not, I love this type of weather. This is the perfect time for me to make a bunch of offers on properties. Most folks that flip houses, are staying indoors. There is always opportunity, if you are paying attention.

Jan 21, 2013 10:05 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Debbie, 5 degrees here this morning, coldest in a decade or so.  Fortunately no snow or ice on the ground.

Jan 21, 2013 10:07 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Debbie - we had a bit of a cold snap a week ago -- with lows in the 30s in Southern California -- atypical to say the least - but starting last Friday high temps in the upper 70s.   Time for another vacation -  out West next time?   

Jan 21, 2013 10:37 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

We've been in the fog for over a week now with temps around 28 and that's cold, even for Seattle. But Tim stayed up till 1am working so I went down to get him and the sky had finally cleared and I got to see Jupiter so close to the moon!! Whoa.. the moon!! What's that!? HA... but still VERY cold around here! :)

Jan 21, 2013 10:49 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

It is deathly cold here to in WI....the temp gauge is below zero with wind chills even less than that!!

Jan 21, 2013 10:51 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Dry and cold here in Manhattan New York, and we have to move around by getting on the street and public transit, no driving!

Jan 21, 2013 11:37 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. So you were in Jamaica....good for you. You are probably right, after being warm, bitter is even worse.

Jan 21, 2013 11:38 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Debbie...I'm with you.  If it weren't for kids we may have considered relocating to a slightly warmer client.  I am sitting here too in my Uggs to keep my feet toasty.  

Jan 22, 2013 12:11 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie, YEP the temperature was in the teens today.  Time for my thermal socks :)

Jan 22, 2013 12:58 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

We had a really cold spell for a couple weeks and you should have seen people here.  Moaning, complaining, dressed up like it was the North Pole, and it was in the 50s.  Now we are back in the 80s, a 30 degree shift, and we couldn't be happier.  You will be there soon. Or you can always hop on a plane :)

Jan 22, 2013 04:39 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Debbie -- glad you were able to get away and enjoy Jamaica for your corporate training time.  Hope you have your list of "aha's" ready to go, and can use them to keep you moving and warm!

Jan 22, 2013 05:53 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Debbie - I've been MIA from the Rain as things have really picked up - yay! I'm so glad you took a well deserved vacation to Jamaica and can't wait to hear all about it! Hope to talk to you soon!

Jan 22, 2013 06:28 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

I'm with you on that one Debbie. Don't like the cold, especially this cold with the windchill causing it to be below zero - YUCK!

Jan 22, 2013 08:09 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Debbie, it's just getting colder!!!  It was 11 degrees at the Jersey Shore this morning, and I can't believe it's any warmer up there!  Cheer up, spring is just around the corner!

Jan 22, 2013 09:28 PM