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I'm Getting too Old for This!

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Real Estate Agent with Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC RB14037276

I'm Getting Too Old for This!

Every fall as we get closer to the Holidays, we get excited about decorating.  Then after the Holidays, it is bitter cold, snowy and just plain nasty.  This year I took that extra step in outside decorations.  It was nice and warm and it took me several days, as I took my time putting them up and getting them just right.

I planned on taking it all down on New Years day, but the rain poured all day. The prediction was January 2nd would be the best day as shown by the 7 day forecast.  January 3rd was bringing freezing rain, sleet, snow and ice, as well as falling temps., then downhill from there, so on January 2nd, I bundled up to face the balmy 28 degree weather.  Many of the decorations were anchored in the frozen solid ground, which I had to chip away with a huge screwdriver and a hammer to loosen the ground.

At the end of the day, our yard again looked plain and boring and I looked exhausted. I stayed close to the fireplace and the the recliner close to the Television and the football playoff games.

I think maybe next year I may just put a wreath on the front door!

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If you know someone who wants to Buy or Sell a Home in Elkhart County or surrounding areas, call me:

Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart Cunty Subdivisions, LLC

Elkhart, Indiana

or email larry@larry-johnston.com

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Kudos for your efforts in making your home look so festive. We have never decorated to that extent as my husband refuses to do it. I do enjoy other homes that put in the extra effort.

Jan 03, 2015 10:44 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Larry. This cracked me up. I don't think it is age but inclination. There are lights that you can purchase that simply send the most beautiful effects by simple pointing. Enjoy the day.

Jan 04, 2015 12:22 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Naw, I know you, next year you will be at it again and wanting more...

Jan 04, 2015 04:34 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Mine are up until Jan 6, Little Christmas, and then I hope this wise man has enough good weather to take down the outside stuff first.  Then the inside comes down shortly thereafter

Jan 04, 2015 06:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Larry- oh you made me laugh.  Years ago I remember looking at all of my decorations and asking myself why in the world I'd put out so many decorations.  Now I was going to have to put them up. I feel your pain. 

Jan 04, 2015 10:35 AM