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Plenty Of Green. . .

By
Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

 

Plenty Of Green

And

More Than Enough

Brian England

HaHa

 

 

Recently I read a post by Brian England about an East Valley neighborhood.  He knows the area well as a resident and a local real estate professional who combines his extensive knowledge along with a friendly and helpful can-do attitude. 

 

His manner can be found in his writing and as I found out in November 2018, it exists in person too.  I digress...there seems to be too much Brian in this post.  HaHa. 

 

In that particular East Valley post, Brian mentioned plenty of green in his title and I left a comment about the term "plenty of green" which can certainly carry many interpretations: 

 

 

A golf course and seemingly endless expanses of rolling hills/lawns. 

 

 

A bag overflowing with cash. 

 

A dinner plate with a disproportionate amount of vegetables.   

 

A leprechaun who may have indulged too much on St Patrick's Day. 

 

I stopped at that point in my commenting(an all too rare indication of restraint on my part many times) but this is not a comment but MY post so I will continue. 

 

Green can also make one think of: 

 

A frat party where Kermit The Frog is the guest of honor.  Imagine what might happen in a blender-gone-wild mishap.  Yikes.  On second thought, no need to think about it let alone imagine. 

 

Then there's the old saying green with envy which is something to avoid.   

 

Green also seems to be a part of life in more ways than ever.  And then a few days ago I see evidence of "it" in a post by Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 revealed his appreciation of Greensleeves as part of his musical tour around England and the world.   

 

The importance of the color green in our lives extends far beyond mere symbolism.   It's real.  Nature and life.  Seasons, science and all sorts of enchantments.  

 

People come to mind as well.  Of course, on ActiveRain we may think of green real estate expert  Jan Green.  But thoughts of other Green personalities are a part of my green pondering.  Singer-Songwriter-Record Producer Al Green may come to mind.  I know his name did for me. 

 

The star of the television show, Bonanza, Ben Cartwright I mean Lorne Greene.  The western was a part of my childhood with Hoss and Little Joe in attendance on a weekly basis.   

 

And just for a laugh, are you aware of comedian Shecky Greene?  What's an extra "e" between friends, eh?

 

 

As, I mentioned to Brian in his post that day, I'll stop now before it's too late.  Maybe it's that time already. 

 

 

 

Feeling Green Yet?  Hmm... I digress.  And what about blue and yellow when combined yield green as a color?  Yes, it's much tooooo late. 

 

 

 

The image in this post is from canstockphoto.com.  

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Comments (40)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

 

Roy Kelley - yard work can be good exercise.  Hopefully you wil have some sun also - but not too much. 

Rocky Dickerson - I have those moments - in ActiveRain for ten plus years and on this planet - for much longer. 

 Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - green tea, perhaps?    Green beer?  None for me, thanks.  But I do remember when visiting Portugal, I was served green wine - it seemed like a rather ordinary white wine but being in Portugal deinitely enhanced the experience.  

Oct 18, 2020 10:55 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

goodness gracious, Michael- I love your post!!! I do remember the frog in the blender...do you?  Glad you omitted green bananas but I do like fried GREEN tomatoes!!!

Oct 18, 2020 11:15 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Michael Jacobs when I hear the word "green" I think of past years when I trained new agents.... my typical one liner was 'it's tough to be green".... 

Oct 18, 2020 12:02 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Kathy Streib - I couldn't/don't remember all the details but it seemed to work with a Kermit twist.   Feel free to fill in any missing blanks(I am sure there are many).  

Barbara Todaro - newbies of all kinds have a tendency of being green.  And in different perspectives of the word/term.  Sometimes it relates to not being seasoned, not ripe enough and not yet ready for prime time.  Then there's those who make themselves "sick" with worry as they anticipate everything that could possibly go wrong.  

 

Oct 18, 2020 02:44 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Boy Michael, you really went on a green tirade today.

Happy Sunday Michael Jacobs 

Oct 18, 2020 08:41 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Michael.

I do like the color green, my first thoughts were of the green grass, leaves and of course the green of money.

Oct 19, 2020 12:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - not so much a tirade as a splash of green. 

James Dray - all three can certainly be good.   

Oct 19, 2020 04:40 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What no mention of Mr. Green Jeans?

My first thought was money, when I read plenty of green.

Second was green with envy.

Not sure what that says about me, but I really enjoyed the post!

Oct 20, 2020 09:00 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sharon Tara - interesting.   Very interesting.  

Oct 20, 2020 10:48 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What a fun post Michael!  Since it's Halloween time I've got a green witch picture going on in my head.  I do prefer a green golf course way better.  Thanks for the smiles today!

Oct 20, 2020 04:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Oct 24, 2020 06:54 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Michael Jacobs - I think think we have covered the green.  It is enough to make green new AR member take notice.

Oct 25, 2020 04:55 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRS, Broker, Instructor - can't say I have "seen" a green witch but obviously there is no shortage of green golf courses in the Valley of the Sun.

Kathy Streib - thank you very much.  

Grant Schneider - getting new members to take notice can be a challenge.  I know AR seemed a bit overwhelming when I first joined.  

Oct 25, 2020 05:55 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

COngrats on your feature from Kathy this week!  Well deserved!

Oct 25, 2020 07:10 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael Jacobs ,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" moments for the week! What a fun post. You have really out done yourself with pondering on Green!

Oct 25, 2020 07:21 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Oh my goodness, what a fun post. I too am so happy Kathy featured it today. I thought of green in the gills - also a feeling to avoid.  As for greens and greenery, looking forward to deck the halls soon. 

Oct 25, 2020 12:14 PM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

I love green... and my eyes are green... and it's my husbands favorite color. But mostly because of Oak Forest green his favorite Porsche color.  It's lush and verdant and fresh and alive! 🍏🌵⛳️🍀🤢🧑‍🎤🩲🧤🐸

Oct 25, 2020 10:34 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® - thank you for the visit.

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR - green as far as the eye can see and any pondering might imagine.

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - many stores seem ready and as we know the online world is not only around the clock but throughout the year.  

Kathy Schowe - you are definitely keeping your eye on the ball.  

Oct 26, 2020 04:05 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Michael Jacobs - Another fabulous post and well-deserved feature.  When I think of green I think of "GO" and something very positive. 

Oct 26, 2020 11:19 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Michael:

Well you certainly gave us lots of greenery to ponder. I also thought of Mr Green Jeans that Sharon Tara  mentioned. And then there's the Green Hornet! And the Green Bay Packers. And the Green Green Grass of Home song. Enuf!!

Jeff

Oct 26, 2020 01:11 PM