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Sham Reddy CRS
H E R Realty, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Be careful folks especially areas that don't see a lot of snow annually. That horrible accident involving 130+ cars and trucks near Fortworth, TX is horrible!

There really is no reason to drive if you don't have to. Just because you don't see tons of snow in Texas, doesn't mean roads are safe to drive. 

Feb 12, 2021 03:38 AM #1
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Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That doesn't sound good at all, I hope that you will stay safe through the storm and I will need to reach out to the family I have in that area to make sure all is well with them too.

Feb 12, 2021 04:53 AM #2
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia - the Fort Worth area made the national news last night and, as you know, not for a good reason.  Stay safe(and warm) as the storm hitting your area has had some devastating impact.

I like your connection between the birds you have saw and real estate migration.  Like the weather, the topic of moving(and real estate) is typically a conversation-starter.  

Feb 12, 2021 05:00 AM #3
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Patricia. Sadly, these days in Chicago shootings on our expressways are more dangerous than the worst weather. Stay safe. Enjoy your day!

Feb 12, 2021 05:01 AM #4
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Nina Hollander
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Charlotte/Ballantyne/Waxhaw/Fort Mill Realtor

I was just thinking of you, Patricia, this morning. I heard about that huge accident with some 130 cars in your area... not sure why when people are warned about these storms they don't just stay home. Hope you are staying safe and warm, my friend.

Feb 12, 2021 05:01 AM #5
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Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

That must have been a wonderful event to watch (the birds). I did see there was a huge pileup in Texas. You're right that when it's close to freezing, extra care has to be taken if someone is going out. Black ice is no fun.

If you can stay home today, that sounds  like the way to go. :-)

Feb 12, 2021 06:10 AM #6
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Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP definitely stay safe during that powerful storm.

Feb 12, 2021 06:36 AM #7
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Patricia,

Sorry to hear about your weather. Stay Safe!  Hopefully this storm will be gone soon.  Cheers, A

Feb 12, 2021 08:33 AM #8
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Patricia,  I hope you are staying in and staying warm today.  I did not know it got that cold in Texas.

 

Feb 12, 2021 09:25 AM #9
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George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
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Patricia I saw in the news that you guys got hit with a lot of ice which resulted in several car and trailer pileups.  Hope you are safe!!!

Feb 12, 2021 02:53 PM #10
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

One of our friends who used to be on Active Rain sent me a few pictures what it is like in Dallas... so I gave her crap that I will not retire in Texas.... she reminded me that the last time this happened was in 1899 :)) stay safe, Endre

Feb 18, 2021 08:48 PM #11
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Endre Barath, Jr. - Interesting! 🤣

I have feeling you're like me, not easily pursuaded. I'll leave it at that!

I'm staying safe. Thank you. I hope life is good and better than great for you!

Feb 20, 2021 09:31 AM #12
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George Souto - The huge pileup was just the beginning of things to come. Today the sun shines. Yet to be determined are the repercussions from the ice in process of melting. Biggest concerns right now are structural, pipes broken, ice under shingles, roofs, etc.

I am finally WARM! I hope you are safe and warm too!

Feb 20, 2021 09:34 AM #13
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Will Hamm - Texans love relos, but none of us would have dreamt the Arctic would move this way and cause such havoc! Waiting for things to settle down. We'll keep in touch. 

Feb 20, 2021 09:37 AM #14
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - Today the sun shines! Ice is melting - that's our biggest concern right now. I am grateful for heat and skilled/willing to help HVAC technicians!!! All people who provide service are essential! 

Thank you for your warm wishes. 

Feb 20, 2021 09:39 AM #15
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Rocky Dickerson - always respectful for the most powerful forces over humans. Safe I am! Challenged? Yes; forever grateful. 

Feb 20, 2021 09:43 AM #16
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kat Palmiotti - One of your many finest traits is that you are so understanding. Thank you! It's times like this when I wouldn't mind a sleigh ride with a good horse, really warm blankets and clothing, and a thermostat bottle filled with good hot chocolate! But never on black ice. I haven't driven in over a week. Thanks for your friendship!

Feb 20, 2021 09:48 AM #17
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nina Hollander - As investigators do their work, people involved in that terrible accident had no warning. I would not want to be among those that dropped the ball. Thanks for thinking of me!

Feb 20, 2021 09:50 AM #18
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Wayne Martin - I'm so sorry Chicago continues to get such bad press. It doesn't have to be that way. The city is a great city. People just need to learn how to behave and be respectful. Every resident in IL doesn't have to pay the consequences for egregious behavior. Be safe!

Feb 20, 2021 09:54 AM #19
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - Always look to the good - that's my belief. It lessens the pain and emotional stress. I really enjoyed the visit by the birds and glad you liked my transitional story about them too! When I finally braved the cold on foot while surveying/walking around my property for damage after the storm, I saw animal prints. It looked like big foot rabbits to me! I delight in animal stories. They are the survivors that we should all pay attention too. 

Feb 20, 2021 09:59 AM #20
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Brian England - I hope your family is okay too. We should always stay in touch with family and loved ones. 

Feb 20, 2021 10:01 AM #21
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Sham Reddy CRS - Thanks for caring! Stories like that really make an impact on all!

Feb 20, 2021 10:02 AM #22
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I learned a long time ago to error with caution. No one is going to buy you a New Car if you wreck yours foolishly be out there on dangerous roads

Feb 25, 2021 05:27 AM #23