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Elk in Livermore Colorado

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

 

I spotted this elk herd in Livermore today on my way back home from a closing.

 

The closing had been postponed several times; it was frustrating and stressful for everyone involved, and it was good to finally get it closed!  After spending the afternoon running errands and driving in Loveland and Fort Collins traffic, I felt happy and relieved to be turning off the Highway and heading west toward home- even happier when I spotted the elk. 

 

Native American people believe that each animal teaches us lessons about life that we need to learn. They say, the elk remind us to pace ourselves and protect our stamina.  Elk are able to look at the long journey and are very adept at maintaining their energy and perseverance.

 

 ‘Good lesson for this real estate agent or anyone involved in a real estate transaction, I think!

 

I found this elk herd in Livermore…..or maybe they found me.

Ah, life is good in Livermore, Colorado!

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“A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul”

Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR® United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

 www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

800-531-2195

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

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David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Double Bonus! A closing as well as one of the many great things about living here in Colorado the beauty and wildlife!

Have a great and prosperous 2013

Apr 03, 2013 02:26 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have been working on one for ten months with multiple title/repair issues that has been delayed time and time again.  I think it's gonna close this month.  Guess I need to learn that lesson from the elk too.

Apr 03, 2013 02:27 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired Real Estate Professional
Hi Mary, These are wonderful photos and the lesson is one we should all understand. Nicely done!
Apr 03, 2013 02:29 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
800-309-3414 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Very beautiful animals must be nice to herds of them running around. Good luck and Happy Posting

Apr 03, 2013 02:31 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Hi, Mary

congratulations on the closing and thanks for sharing the beautiful photo!  Eric

Apr 03, 2013 02:33 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi David, it was a double bonus...actually a triple header today - I saw my first blue bird of the season! Thanks for stopping by, it's going to be a great 2013!

 

Tammy, I am happy to share the lesson of the elk with you. I don't know about you, but I'm not very good at pacing myself!  Thanks & good luck on getting yours closed Tammy!

Apr 03, 2013 02:35 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thank you William, it is a good reminder, I think.  I appreciate you stopping in tonight William. 

 

Hi Charles, they will hang out in this area for a little while and then I won't see them for months...but it is nice to see them and all the other wildlife that is around us.  I agree with you, I think they are beautiful.  Thanks for taking a look Charles!

 

Thank you Eric, a closing is always good, right? :-) I'm glad you stopped by.

Apr 03, 2013 02:39 PM
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Hi Mary, Great shots of the Elk, and nice lesson.

 

Apr 03, 2013 04:59 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have to agree with David. I love seeing the wildlife in our wonderful state. Congratulations on the closing. It sounds like you worked really hard on this one.

Apr 03, 2013 11:24 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Mary it almost seems like the elk as a herd were a Godsend for you to see about endurance and that meaning coming away from a multiple delayed closing. Hang in there. Just one of those days.

Apr 04, 2013 12:30 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Good morning Dan, thanks for your thoughts on it, I appreciate it.

 

Hi Debbie, I agree! and so many times I see them driving, where it is impossible to pull over in time to get the shot- but isn't it fun to be able to see so many?  Thanks for the congrats on the closing, I did work hard, it nearly drained all my energy....lesson learned!

 

Hi Gary, they were indeed a great reminder. I like your perspective, too...there will probably be many "just one of those days" ahead :-}  Thanks Gary!

Apr 04, 2013 01:21 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

What a beautiful set of pictures....I love viewing your area!

Apr 04, 2013 01:51 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Definitely a good lesson for the real estate agent--there is lots of pacing and perserverence involved!

Apr 04, 2013 04:48 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Ah thank you Jeffrey, and I love seeing pictures of the beach...flowers, you know- green growing things...especially in winter!

 

Melissa, Perseverence definitely!  I'm going to try and pace myself better and solve the same problems without expending every drop of energy- a challenge, because I usually go "all in"!! Thanks Melissa, it's always nice to see you.

Apr 04, 2013 08:59 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

I had to read your title line twice, Mary.  We have a Livermore here in California too. . .But no elk there.  They truly are beautiful animals, aren't they.

Apr 04, 2013 12:36 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN
Good advise for real estate agents, Mary! Between lenders cutting buyers loose in underwriting and fickle and incomprehensible short sale banks and lien holders stamina is a great thing to have!
Apr 11, 2013 02:11 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Myrl, yes Livermore CO and Livermore CA.....I've had a few confusing moments about that too!  I think they are awesome animals, so big, beautiful and often elusive!

 

Hi Bruce, it's amazing isn't it? We do need to protect our stamina as there are many bumps and rough patches in some real estate transactions- I think the elk can help us...

Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
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