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Hello Kathy - just the mere mention of escape has my mind wandering.  Hmm...escapism at its most basic.    

Jan 30, 2021 04:13 AM #1
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Barbara Todaro
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Good morning, Kathy Streib my favorite escape during this pandemic is "the casino"....LOL.... I can easily lose myself there!!!!  I made a score last time...

Jan 30, 2021 04:43 AM #2
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Sharon Lee
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We each have our own way of escaping.  The beach is certainly a good one. Happy Saturday 

Jan 30, 2021 05:05 AM #3
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Wayne Martin
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Good morning Kathy. The wife and I are guilty. We are ready to ESCAPE! Maybe someday. Enjoy your day!

Jan 30, 2021 05:07 AM #4
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Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
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Hi Kathy Streib - just trying something or learned something new even online is an escape.

Jan 30, 2021 05:22 AM #5
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Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
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I had an escape planned and I would have been hanging out with Michael Jacobs , Jeff Dowler, CRS and John DL Arendsen this past week, but no California shut things down and my resort canceled my reservation.

Jan 30, 2021 05:32 AM #6
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Carol Williams
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Hi Kathy,
When we can't actually escape, dreaming and planning the next one is a good option.  I've been planning an epic road trip that was supposed to take place last Fall but I've set my sights on this Fall.  Texas is on my agenda. Consider yourself warned. LOL

Jan 30, 2021 05:33 AM #7
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Kat Palmiotti
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Mother Nature is the best drug of all.

Jan 30, 2021 05:49 AM #8
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Nina Hollander
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Hi Kathy... there seems to be a day for everything and then some. People always talk about escaping, but I can't say that I ever feel really driven to do so. I'm generally quite content where I am.

Jan 30, 2021 05:54 AM #9
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Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good morning Kathy Streib well, yes, I suppose we all need an escape just like the one day that . . .

Jan 30, 2021 06:22 AM #10
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It's great to see folks out and about especially after a good storm when everything is to bright, clear and loaded with fresh, brisk cool/cold winter air Kathy Streib 

Jan 30, 2021 07:29 AM #11
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Don't let the SoCal shut down stifle your plans Brian England Just give me a heads up and you're welcome to be my guest at The Leucadian  (Profile photo) anytime. It's perfect for one and two if you're very friendly. LOL! 

 

Jan 30, 2021 07:32 AM #12
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Is that you doing Karioki Rocky Dickerson ?

Jan 30, 2021 07:36 AM #13
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My oldest daughter lives in Austin Carol Williams and Janis and I try to surprise visit her in the Spring and Fall. So let me know when you're planning that trip and perhaps we can have an eyeball to eyeball.

Jan 30, 2021 07:39 AM #14
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
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Hello there, we were a day early and escaped to a trail in Portland where we met our three grandkids. What a fun day we had meanering wooded trails dotted with streams. Five-year old Holden even spotted a dollar bill someone stuck in the nook of a fallen log. Was it intentional? We explored that topic for nearly an hour. Escapes are so good for the soul, and this one in particular, checked all the boxes. Even Finnegan came home tired and happy.  Happy Saturday, hope you and Larry escape for a bit. 

Jan 30, 2021 07:45 AM #15
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Kathy,

We escape every Saturday to the wine country.  This Saturday, we are having brunch at our favorite restaurant Lucky's.  We are so lucky it is open again.  We will be bundling up even though they have heaters (45 right now and a high of 55) sunny day.   They have great food....A

Jan 30, 2021 08:15 AM #16
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Hi Kathy I am thankful I haven't had the need to escape for quite some time. AZ is pretty much open and we're free to come and go.  We've enjoyed quite a few picnics in the park with friends this year.  Escaping to me used to be hiking and just being in nature, almost every day. Daily meditation.

Jan 30, 2021 09:29 AM #17
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Hello Kathy,  We support two restaurants in our area that are not chains but small restaurant and carry out from them on Saturday and Friday night

 

Jan 30, 2021 10:30 AM #18
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Kathy Streib
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Michael Jacobs where will your mind escape to????

Barbara Todaro online???

Sharon Lee even when we lived there, it was an escape for me. 

Jan 30, 2021 11:28 AM #19
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Kathy Streib
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Wayne Martin No Florida trip????  

Grant Schneider I couldn't agree more...it takes our minds to places we've never been. 

Brian England I am so sorry that CA shut down things and that you have to put off meeting Jeff Dowler, CRS and John DL Arendsen   Someday!!!!!

Jan 30, 2021 11:32 AM #20
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Carol Williams would love to meet you!!!! The fall is a nice time of year here too!

Kat Palmiotti I couldn't agree more!!! 

Nina Hollander If I can get out at least once a day, I'm ok. 

 

Jan 30, 2021 11:50 AM #21
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Kathy Streib
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Rocky Dickerson omg- one of my favorite songs!!!! Love it. 

John DL Arendsen I have a feeling you will have some guests soon!!!!  We have family in Austin too!

Jan 30, 2021 12:02 PM #22
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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
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I guess the question is: Do you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain?

Jan 30, 2021 12:37 PM #23
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Yep, Kathy, an escape has taken on a different meaning in the last year...perhaps a major escape can happen this year.

It's a beautiful day today, but chilly, and we just took a long drive down the coast road along the ocean to enjoy the views and visually explore some towns we have not be in since before the pandemic. It was a wonderful escape.

Jeff

Jan 30, 2021 03:48 PM #24
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Kathy I have been escaping for a few months now, but still looking forward when I can do it without a mask.  ☺️

Jan 30, 2021 04:05 PM #25
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We probably passed each other on the freeway Jeff Dowler, CRS Did you happen to see this? If you did we were at 6% away from one another. Delivery to Normal Heights today due to rain yesterday. Let me know if you ever want to come tak some photos of one of our projects.

 

Jan 30, 2021 04:36 PM #26
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Let me know when you're free. We set the home today and will be doing the skirting and detail work on Monday. If that's too last minute I'll let you know in advance when the next one is Jeff Dowler, CRS 

Jan 30, 2021 05:05 PM #27
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Love both Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 

Jan 30, 2021 05:07 PM #28
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Hi Kathy, Thanks for the mini-escape.  Just reading about the escapes can get you thinking of one - and a little mind escape can be very rejuvenating.

Jan 30, 2021 06:10 PM #29
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
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We had to cancel our yearly get away to Palm Springs this year, so sad Kathy Streib 

Jan 30, 2021 08:35 PM #30
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Endre Barath, Jr.
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Kathy escaping is good in many ways via a road trip or a book now days I prefer a book:)Endre

Jan 30, 2021 11:10 PM #31
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James Dray
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Morning Kathy.

I'm going to escape in about 5 hours.  I'll be gone for a few hours before coming back home.  It's going to be a great day

Jan 31, 2021 12:17 AM #32
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Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I would love to escape from the snow shoveling that I am facing on this snowy day in Maryland.

Jan 31, 2021 04:14 AM #33
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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Kathy, funny you should write this, I was researching Estes Park, and thinking a nite or two away would be fun.

Jan 31, 2021 08:08 AM #34
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Virtual traveling, with not being able to leave my ill family members, has been what has kept me sane for years.  Needing to amp it up these days.

Jan 31, 2021 10:33 AM #35
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Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
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Wonderful photos as always, Kathy.  I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.

Jan 31, 2021 12:57 PM #36
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CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Jan 31, 2021 12:57 PM #37
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Those are sure wonderful thoughts and quotes you shared Kathy Streib 

Jan 31, 2021 07:31 PM #38
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD that sounds like the perfect escape and to think the icing on the cake was spending time with your grandchildren. We owe it to ourselves to find time to have fun and put our devices down. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel we are hoping for some warmer weather so we can meet our good friends for some outside dining!!!!  When I think of your Saturday jaunts, I think of a chocolate croissant. 

 

Feb 02, 2021 05:52 PM #39
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Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker I consider us lucky too because Texas has never been totally closed. Our county parks closed Easter weekend but that was all. Restaurants are open with restrictions on capacity. 

Will Hamm our grocery stores and big box stores never closed. The retail stores that survived are open!

 

Feb 02, 2021 05:55 PM #40
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Carol Williams oh yea!!! A Halloween visit!!!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty the answer...absolutely!!!

Jeff Dowler, CRS think of the many places within driving distance that we never visit because we're busy planning our major getaways. 

Feb 02, 2021 06:06 PM #41
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Hi George Souto my mask time is limited because of my asthma but it doesn't stop me from doing what I want to do. But yes, won't that be nice when we can see what others look like!

John DL Arendsen I'm fascinated when I see homes being moved through a town. We saw that in Delray when historic homes were moved. 

Feb 02, 2021 06:09 PM #42
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Bob Crane I agree...even if we can't get out physically, let your mind escape through music, a book, or a movie. 

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS that is but fingers crossed for this year. Our friend's two granddaughters had big weddings planned last year but rather than wait they decided to get married and adapted to the times. 

Feb 02, 2021 06:12 PM #43
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Endre Barath, Jr. Larry and I love road trips, even short half day trips. But yes, a good book is good as well. 

James Dray let me guess...golf???

Roy Kelley I hope you take it easy or find a neighborhood kid to shovel the snow!!!!

 

Feb 02, 2021 06:17 PM #44
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Kathy Streib
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Joan Cox that's all it can take!!!! Have fun!

Chris Ann Cleland Be sure to take care of yourself!!!!

Myrl Jeffcoat many thanks for the feature in your group!

Feb 02, 2021 06:19 PM #45
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Ha! We've actually moved a few site built homes as well Kathy Streib I'm scratching my head trying to figure out how/why my comment got emersed into your beautiful thread. I was also named in anther post by Ron & Alexandria and when I read the post I didn't see any comments from me. I was a very nice post though, as was yours.

Feb 17, 2021 01:41 PM #46
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OK, after rereadking the post and all the comments I realized how that happened. It was an exchange between Brian England, Jeff Dowler and myself. 

Feb 17, 2021 01:43 PM #47