Who Says I Don't Have The Christmas Spirit?

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Real Estate Agent with Assoc. Broker/Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, @HomesBirmingham & Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL

Who Says I Don't Have The Christmas Spirit? 

Merry Christmas

This should dispel any rumors that I don't have the Christmas Spirit this year or that I don't like to decorate. What you see in the photo was actually several years in the making - a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into it.  I saved and nurtured the tree that is an outgrowth of the original tree that once stood there, but was destroyed by the April 27, 2011 tornadoes. I negotiated like a pro when purchasing that ornament (This is good since I negotiate for a living). The store wanted $2.96, but I talked them down to $1! Also, the bird bath came from my home in Woodstock, Illinois several years ago...this is appropriate because I'm expecting Charlie Brown's friend of the same name, "Woodstock" to show up anytime.

If there's still any doubt - I intend to write a strongly worded letter to the airlines about this!

 Santa Mishap

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Comments (40)

Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I think it may need a little more work, Nick.  But you have done a great job so far!

Dec 22, 2014 07:37 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Nick, you are better than me. We never have a Christmas decoration in our home. We celebrate Christmas in our heart by sharing and giving to others. After all it is JESUS is birthday. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 

Dec 23, 2014 04:38 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Wow, Nick!  This is an amazing Holiday display! Nicely done, and the last visual was the coup de grace!  Happy Charlie Brown Christmas to you and yours!

Dec 23, 2014 07:09 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I see this as a minimalist style of Christmas decor!

Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2014 08:07 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Who can resist Charlie Brown Christmas. The tree is adorable. Merry Christmas! 

Dec 23, 2014 05:40 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker/Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, @HomesBirmingham & Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Hun... - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

I do the best with what I have to work with Ron Marshall. And yes Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland I am definitely a minimalist! 

Dec 23, 2014 10:29 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nick T Pappas too cute, and you DID get some decorating accomplished!    I think that shows you have Christmas spirit! 

Dec 23, 2014 10:46 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Nick, well I am wondering if you entered this post in the Show Us Your Home for the Holidays...December ActiveRain Challenge...??

Dec 23, 2014 10:49 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker/Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, @HomesBirmingham & Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Hun... - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Rebecca Gaujot, the GO TO REALTOR, no I didn't, but now that you mention it I think I will...should be good for a laugh!  

Dec 23, 2014 10:53 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Nick, I think it would be a great entry!

Dec 24, 2014 12:17 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Nick T Pappas  Merry Christmas

Dec 24, 2014 02:34 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

"MERRY CHRISTMAS" my friend and have a "Happy New Year"  

Dec 24, 2014 04:01 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

BAHhahahahahaHA! I'm sold. You certainly do love to decorate and have the Christmas Spirit -----  of Charlie Brown. :) Merry Christmas, sweet friend.

Dec 24, 2014 04:19 AM
Debbie Walsh
Shahar Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Merry Christmas my friend...but where is the bike that is supposed to be parked next to the tree?

Dec 24, 2014 04:53 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nick you have not posted in a couple of days, but I wanted to stop by and say I hope your Christmas was a very special and truly blessed with love and Joy for you and your family.  In spite of what Ed Silva might say I know you were a very good boy this year, so Santa must have been extra generous to you :)

Merry Christmas!!!

Dec 25, 2014 08:52 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Well that's a good looking tree!  Wishing you some happy holidays anyway.

Dec 26, 2014 05:38 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Nick T Pappas

You do have the Christmas spirit. Who says that those Charlie Brown trees are not hip. I have one in my backyard

Dec 26, 2014 11:06 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Well I'd have to agree Nick you certainly put a lot of Christmas spirit into that decoration :)  I was working yesterday, came home and Debbie had de-decorated the entire house.  When it's over - it's over at our place... LOL.

Dec 27, 2014 07:29 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

The spirit of goodness and fun is written all over that tree Nick.  Have a wonderful new year - you've worked hard for it and deserve it!

Dec 27, 2014 11:22 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

You should be very, very proud of yourself Nick! You will be happy to know you did a whole lot more than I did! All I did was buy one ornament from the Holy Land from the church and it's still in the plastic package. Nope, no Christmas tree or holiday decorations were in my house this year either!

By the way, great job on your negotiations! You're such a PRO!

Dec 30, 2014 06:38 AM

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