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What Do You Love About Where You Live

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. 9033022

What do you love about where you live?

I woke up this morning saying, "Another hot day", ugh!  Then I realized, it wasn't too long ago I was complaining about how cold it was and I couldn't wait for summer.  

After stepping outside and smelling the fresh air, starting up my pool and watering my garden, I realized how fortunate I really am.  Fortunate that I live in such a wonderful state, Massachusetts.  I am living in one of the few locations where we are able to enjoy the beauty of each season for a pretty even 3 months each.  I don't think I would appreciate one without the other.  

Our winters have ranged from a couple light snow falls to horrible blizzards that cover our cars and shut down our roadways.  The children have hours of fun sledding, building snowmen, ice fishing, riding snowmobiles and skiing our beautiful mountains.  We get to warm up to the wood stoves with our hot chocolate and cozy blankets.  

After a long cold winter, we all start to get excited when we don't have to throw on layers of clothing.  Everything starts to come back to life in our gardens.  The sweet smell of blossoming flowers takes over the air.  Although, those of us with allergies might not enjoy that part quite as much as others but it is a beautiful sight.  

 

Now it's flip flop time!  Summer in Massachusetts is always fun!  Time to take out those bathing suits and hit the beautiful Cape Cod beaches.  The sand is amazingly soft and the beach bars are now open.  We have Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and every beach that runs up and down the Cape to pack a cooler and get our skin golden brown.  I love it!!!  

Last but not least, my absolute favorite season, Fall!  How can you not appreciate the magnificent, vibrant foliage?  It's as if everything comes to life as it dies.  It's just breath taking!  We have apple orchards and pumpkin picking, hay rides and corn mazes for the children.  The comforting aroma of apple pies fills our homes.  The colorful Mums line our gardens as we rake the mounds of leaves for the kids to jump in.  I love it!  

These are the things I love about the beautiful state of Massachusetts.  

What do you love about where you live? 

 

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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I will take the heat over the winter we had any day. A beach day beats shoveling snow. Have a good Monday

Aug 02, 2015 10:47 PM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Me too Scott Godzyk.  I like to see the first snow fall then that's it!  It is beautiful to look at though. 

Aug 02, 2015 10:49 PM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Looks like a beautiful area.  I too am blessed with changing seasons and an area that offers a lot of lakes and attractions to visit.  Enjoy your sommer.  Fall is comig soon.

Aug 02, 2015 10:54 PM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Rose Mary Justice I am hoping to see more of our beautiful states sometime soon.  I'm leaving the east coast for the first time in 42 years this month to go to Texas.  Not the best time in the world to visit Texas as it will be 100+ degrees but I am looking forward to seeing the scenery.  

Aug 02, 2015 10:57 PM
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Tammy Todaro I love Massachusetts.... the winter snowfalls are a great way to exercise....I use that to warm up before I really workout at the Y!!!! and the beaches, are my favorite... I love the sun and soft sand... I miss going today, but there will be other opportunities.... business first ....ALWAYS.

Aug 02, 2015 11:13 PM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Yes Barbara Todaro .... business first!  See you soon. 

Aug 02, 2015 11:16 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tammy. I live in the bershires and have spoken about how special my area is many times. Your blog and pictures is just wonderful.

Aug 02, 2015 11:38 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Tammy - what a nice love letter to your home state of Massachusetts.   While Southern California is not typically known for tradition - that's okay with me. Within a relatively short distance we have access to wonderful beaches, beautiful desert landscapes, incredible mountains or city life in an urban environment.

There is a great diversity in our area too whether it be people, food, architecture or the things available to do.   I am a native Angeleno (yes that's what we are called) and while I lived and loved living on the East Coast, I'm glad to be back(over 25 years now) in this place that offers so much.  

Aug 02, 2015 11:43 PM
Kim Johnson
Signature Realty Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
Selling South Florida

Good morning! Very short drive to warm beaches, or the Florida Keys. I love waking up to palm trees and bright sunshine.

Aug 03, 2015 12:14 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Your location sounds beautiful Ronald Gombach 

Make it a great day! 

Aug 03, 2015 12:24 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Thank you Sheila Anderson 

I'll have to check out your blogs on where you live. 

Have a great day!

Aug 03, 2015 12:25 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Good morning Michael Jacobs 

I love the "Love Letter" reference. 

California sounds wonderful!  I hope to visit one day. 

Have a great day!

Aug 03, 2015 12:27 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Good Morning Kim Johnson 

I lived a hop, skip and a jump away from the Keys and never made it out there.  That is definitely one of my future destinations.  Enjoy your day! 

Aug 03, 2015 12:28 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Tammy as much as I complain about the mountains of snow, and the humidity that feels like someone was putting Vaseline all over me, I love the four seasons and would not have any other way :)

Aug 03, 2015 10:03 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Me too George Souto 

Aug 03, 2015 11:11 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Tammy, it is so easy to take clothes off for the heat.  It is next to impossible to get enough layers in the winter to keep warm.  Heat wins every time.

Aug 03, 2015 11:02 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Tammy- I do love the fall and your photo with the beautiful vibrant colors on the trees makes me want to plan a fall trip!

Aug 08, 2015 03:08 AM
Tammy Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma. - Franklin, MA
The Todaro Team Leader

Good Morning Kathy Streib  

You should definitely make the trip up for the beautiful fall foliage.  Have a great day!  

Sep 11, 2015 09:55 PM