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Sunday Thoughts - End of November

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

For the first time since I have lived here, my HOA has a Christmas Lighting Contest and we all have to be finished by December 15th.   Many homeowners have already outdone themselves, and have their lights on at light.   Starting to look a bit like Christmas!

 

How many of you still have a packed refrigerator with leftovers?    Be sure not to leave them in there too long.....    

 

I know the National News did a snippet on us, but Denver STILL has not had measurable snowfall.   In fact, we will hit 65 degrees today again.    Nothing in sight for at least the next week - it is to remain very nice.   Don't get me wrong, it is quite nice, but we sure do need some moisture.   There were flurries on Wednesday this week, but it did not stick.

 

Had friends over for dinner last night, made lasagna, salad, and garlic bread, and actually turned out very good.   (I am NOT a cook generally)   Wish I would have taken a photo before I put it in the oven, it was a good-looking pan!    We had fun catching up with this couple, as they are older, and haven't seen them since before COVID.    Lucy finally warmed up to Walter, and he actually got to pet her.   

 

Happy Sunday!   Do something fun!

 

 

 

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Joan Cox
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Comments(20)

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan Cox - This is the first season that Rick is actually finished with the outdoor decorations and lights other than covering the plants and putting lights on them.  Our weather has been warm as well.  Normally we have had temps dip below 32º by the day after Thanksgiving.  Not yet.  Happy Sunday!

Nov 28, 2021 07:50 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I have to put the flowers into the garage at night, as the temps so dip to low, but they are out during the day.    

Nov 28, 2021 07:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No leftovers here to speak of, Joan... of course, we went out for Thanksgiving Day lunch. I did roast a turkey breast last night and will make a casserole with the leftovers tonight. My neighborhood is having their Christmas tree lighting next week... the neighborhood is decked out like mad. It's actually a popular stop for many Charlotteans who like to see Christmas lights. We've gotten quite a reputation for our lights.

Nov 28, 2021 07:52 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

How nice! We don't have a decorating contest but many people do decorate. We do a few lights along the porch, on our weeping cherry tree and I think a few others. We also put up a tree. Many people in our neighborhood put up some sort of lights including Hanukkah lights. You can't help but be happy driving through. 

This is a house located a mile or so from our house. He has his home professionally decorated for everyone to enjoy. Lights on Holt

Nov 28, 2021 07:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker wish I could drive through your neighborhood and see all the gorgeous lights.    I would imagine, ours will be pretty spectacular here soon.

Nov 28, 2021 08:13 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carla Freund WOW that is quite the Christmas light show!   Wonder how much their electric bill for December, and if they get help paying it?

Nov 28, 2021 08:16 AM
Carla Freund

Yes, I've wondered the same. There are several homes in the area who do big light shows. I think it is their way of giving back. I know this particular person has a FB page. On it me mentions how he came to the US as a kid and didn't make it past a 3rd grade education. He is a self-made man. He is so grateful for the opportunities he has been given that he wants to give back. He has to have the PD help with traffic because it has become such a big success. This year he has a night just for people with kids who have disabilities and an evening for military families. He has other evenings that are open to the public. 

Nov 28, 2021 08:37 AM
Joan Cox

Carla Freund what a great man, and such a good story!  

Nov 28, 2021 01:58 PM
Eric Bouler
Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La. - New Orleans, LA
Listening to your Needs

Sunday is a great day. After lunch I did over a thousand open houses 1-3 and 3-5 for many weekends in a row....Now retired and telling my son to do it. I got more buyers and sellers by doing it 4 weeks in a row if not sold...

Nov 28, 2021 08:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Eric, I am not a fan of open houses, as being female, you are a sitting duck waiting for a weirdo to walk through the door.

Nov 28, 2021 08:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I am a stickler for not having Christmas up before Thanksgiving so we will start our work this weekend

Nov 28, 2021 10:20 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Joan Cox very good post for great Sunday thoughts end of November.

Nov 28, 2021 10:25 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- I made a casserole out of our leftovers and that's it for turkey. Your lasagna sounds pretty good to me now. 

Nov 28, 2021 04:55 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Joan,  Sounds like you have a great plan in moving forward into the Christmas Season.  Our leftovers are almost gone - can probably be finished up tomorrow. 

Nov 28, 2021 07:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - it looks as if your after-Thanksgiving Day activities are coming together festively.  Although some neighborhoods in my area have an organized Christmas decorating target, it seems kinda hit or miss as people try to create their holiday effort.  

Nov 29, 2021 04:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Joan.

Take care, be safe and have an outstanding week.

Nov 29, 2021 05:18 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Ed, with our temps into the 60's yesterday, I got some decor out yesterday too.

Nov 29, 2021 07:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks John.

Nov 29, 2021 07:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I was trying to think of something other than turkey or chicken.

Nov 29, 2021 07:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bob, nice to have them already gone.

Nov 29, 2021 07:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael Jacobs I drove through my neighborhood, and very few have put anything out so the judging won't be difficult.

Nov 29, 2021 07:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Roy.

Nov 29, 2021 07:11 AM