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March 2017 challenge, Tell me the most unique or special place you have lived

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty Washington LLC

March 2017 challenge, Tell me the most unique or special place you have lived...



We sell homes, finance or inspect houses daily however I want to know more about your living experiences.

 

  • Where  is the most unique or special place you have lived? Tell us why it was special or meaningful to you.

 

  • If it is special to you, and brings you fond memories tell me about it

 

  • Would you want to go back to where you were and why?

 

  • How long did you live there?

 

  • Do you have pictures?

 

So it's your turn to share with me!

 

I want to hear where you have lived. Why did you move there? Would you go back? As a reward for you posting your blog; you will be receiving 750 bonus points. One lucky blogger, that inspires me the most, will receive 1000 bonus points. Include a photo that you have taken which ties your post together (a minimum of 250 words). Please comment here with a link to your post. This contest is open until midnight, March  31th 2017, Pacific Coast Time. There will be no extensions so get your post in early. Points awarded in early April. One entry per person.

 

Here’s my story...

 

My home in the 1970s was a 410 foot long submarine in the South Pacific ocean. I made 7 strategic patrols on the USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608, a fleet ballistic missile submarine. with an average length of each patrol being 74 days underwater. I spent 4 Christmas here with 111 other friends and co-workers and you never have a white Christmas underwater.

 

 

This is my bedroom, living room and where I worked. A color photograph looks much the same as these black and white photos. There were only three of us that lived in this cramped environment  in torpedo room compartment. I was in my twenties without a family at the time and I don’t know if I could go back to that lifestyle in my sixties.

 



I look forward to your contribution to my challenge...




 

Thank you for reading and entering my challenge! This post was researched, authored by Paul Henderson,. All information is deemed reliable however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author

 

Posted by

 and courtesy of 

Paul S. Henderson, Residential Real Estate Broker 

Tacoma Washington 

Realtor ® BPOR, CRS, GRI, CDPE

Fathom Realty WA LLC

Serving

South Puget Sound in Washington State

 

 

 

 

Paul's Service Area


 

 

As a Residential Broker and Relocation Specialist, I sell homes in or around ,Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Steilacoom,  University Place, DuPont and Hartstene Pointe in Washington State.
Please visit my website at http://www.hartstenepointe.com to search for information 
(all information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted in any way)

Referrals are always welcomed and appreciated, Thank-you!

(As a member of the NWMLS, this blog post is intended to comply with NWMLS rules as pertaining to blogging.)

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

hello Paul here is my entry http://activerain.com/blogsview/5038652/village-greene-in-bensalem-pa-a-place-i-can-call-home#20815371

Mar 26, 2017 01:10 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Paul, It's a lot more than 250 words, but then for me would that be a surprise?? :) 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5038710/home-is-where-memories-are-made

Mar 26, 2017 03:31 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Wow Paul...74 days underwater on average!! The things you can do when you are young.  Thanks for doing what you did.  I imagine you all got along pretty well under those circumstances!!  

Thanks for sharing!

Mar 27, 2017 07:48 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Paul I finally got all the photos to 'keep'! Yea!  Thanks again for this lovely contest. It's been so run to read everyones posts!

 

                                                    Welcome To Our Home!

Mar 28, 2017 03:58 PM
Kaye Swain
Keller Williams Real Estate Roseville CA - Roseville, CA
Your Roseville Real Estate Agent

Thank you for a delightful contest that brought back such sweet memories for me as well as a pleasant time reading others posts.    Here's mine.

 

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5039586/multigenerational-home-joys-in-roseville-ca

Mar 29, 2017 08:40 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington Here is my entry: http://actvra.in/52zk

Mar 29, 2017 09:41 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Paul.  In keeping with your military post, here's my entry into your contest:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5035095/a-unique-experience

Mar 30, 2017 05:16 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Paul, Thank you for the challenge.  Fun to think about a time in the past.

Here is my offering 4 Years In Southern Californin - An Unexpected Treat for A Mid-Atlantic Gal

 

Mar 30, 2017 10:44 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Paul,  Here is my entry into the "Special Place" contest.  

Mar 30, 2017 02:14 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Finally!  This one took awhile, Paul!  Thanks for the challenge - it's been so fun reading everyone elses too and learning more about other members!

My Favorite Spot - Home Sweet Home

Mar 30, 2017 08:55 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Here is my entry, Paul.  Thanks for creating and hosting this contest. There are a lot of entries from new contest participants.

Mar 31, 2017 09:54 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington 

Here is my almost late entry for your contest.

My entry brings back many memories of 1979-1980 time frame when I was living on a train in a bunk car. 

Living Life on a Rail

The wild, wild west living in a train car with a few late 20th century twists...those where the carefree days of a life long ago....

Mar 31, 2017 01:09 PM
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Hi Paul,  thanks for the contest and your story about serving on the Ethan Allen.  My first boss at GTE was a retired destroyer skipper, and boy did he have the stories about training episodes with US Subs! 

Here's John's entry to the contest:

Summer Adventure Living in Washington's Southern Cascade Mountains

 

Thanks so much!

Mar 31, 2017 02:29 PM
Janice Zaltman
United Realty Group - Boca Raton, FL
Energy Efficient And Eco-Friendly Homes in Florida

Thank you so much for this contest. Was a fun walk down memory lane. The tough part was digging through those boxes of photos! 

My Great Year In New Orleans And All That Jazz!

Mar 31, 2017 07:03 PM
Anne Corbin
Long and Foster - Lake Anna - Spotsylvania, VA
Serving Lake Anna & Central Virginia

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5036705/home-is-where-the-heart-is--contest-en

 

Only 38 minutes left of March! Here is my entry...cut it close, didn't I?

Mar 31, 2017 08:22 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Paul!

here is my entry.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/5040991/not-the-most-unique--but-nothing-is-so-special-as-your-first-home-purchase-

Mar 31, 2017 09:55 PM
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Less than an hour remaining.  Cutting it close this time! Here's my entry.

Mar 31, 2017 10:59 PM
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

We toured submarines and I always thought that would have been a memorable experience. 

Mar 31, 2017 11:14 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

It was exciting my first Patrol and the last two days of my last Patrol . On my last day at sea I was so nervous that something would go terribly wrong but it didn't Melissa Jackson 

Mar 31, 2017 11:53 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I knew I will be the last one....  with about 4 minutes to go!

You Can't Separate HOME and HEART! 

Mar 31, 2017 11:56 PM
Debra Leisek

mine say 12:39 but it is still 11:39 pm in Homer Alaska


Happy April Fools day!!

Apr 01, 2017 12:42 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

It is only 11:30 in Homer Alaska one of the most uniques places in the world to live!  so this entry is still on time even though Active rain says its April 1... I am on Alaska time!!!

Thanks for such a great challenge... so many people had such wonderful stories. Here is my entry!

UNIQUE Homer-Alaska---Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea

Apr 01, 2017 12:39 AM
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