Enjoy the Ride.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services

Okay, I truly doubt that is going to be a "Happy Trip"

for Brownsie or that it will get him home.

Hopefully Joe will step in and put a stop to it before Brownsie becomes a permanent splat on the wall.

Speaking of happy trips my daughter, Tina, said the military flight out of the Middle East to the States was long but not bad. From the East Coast they sent her on a commercial flight to Milwaukee and then after debriefing she took the train from Milwaukee to Minot ND.

Tina has used the train many times and says that the Amtrack service is good. I myself have only been on the train once and that was a Cub Scout thing traveling just 10 miles so we could "experience" it. What I remember from that 10 mile trip 60 years ago is that it seemed to go through unspoiled beauty.

My point: If you are planning a trip to Minot or out of Minot then Amtrack may be a good choice for you. If you are coming to Minot to see me... say from Charlotte NC, I'd be waiting for you with my Top Hat on and holding a sign with your name on it welcoming you to Minot ND.

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - I have taken Amtrak on trips to some, not many, places in California.  When I lived in Washington DC, I also took it to NYC and Philadelphia.  It has been a nice alternative - some new experiences too. 

Exploring by train can be good.  I remember trips, overnight and shorter, in Europe and Japan were much different than in the US.  Each is a nice memory.  

Feb 03, 2023 07:16 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I am pleasantly surprised Nina Hollander, Broker , my love. I hope we can make that ride on the Orient Express together someday.

Feb 03, 2023 07:17 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Roy Kelley . Our time together has been great and I am really looking forward to the weekend when work isn't an issue.

Feb 03, 2023 07:18 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Michael Jacobs I would love to read a blog post of your train experiences. Nina Hollander, Broker also mentioned the train in Europe. I'd love to know the differences between there and in the States.

Feb 03, 2023 07:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm there is NO comparison between trains in Europe and in the USA. I'd always vote for a European train (especially in Germany). The bullet train in Japan was also an experience I've never forgotten. I took it from Tokyo to Kyoto and back.

Feb 03, 2023 07:25 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker what was it about the bullet train that you will never forget?

Feb 03, 2023 08:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm the speed. It travelled the 280 miles between Tokyo and Kyoto in about 2.5 hours. It's 5 and a half hours to drive.

Feb 03, 2023 01:33 PM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Neat overseas experience for Tina along with the planes, trains and automobiles. It will surely keep her well rounded & strong as a productive American...just what this nation needs!

 

Feb 03, 2023 07:35 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

So glad Tina made to Monot safe and sound and I'm sure you were thrilled to spend time with her! Planes, trains and automobiles make for a long but exciting trip. We could take some lessons from the trains in Europe! they have it down! Don't be late as it will leave without you!

Feb 03, 2023 07:49 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We have Amtrak in Lancaster,PA . It’s the only sane way to go to NYC !!!!! IMO

Feb 03, 2023 08:15 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

wow, what a long journey for Tina. I think the train is a great way to travel-- especially given how awful the flying experience is these days 

Feb 03, 2023 08:25 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Pete Xavier Tina is a phenomenal person and I'm not just saying that as her father. She is well founded in the Lord and is not afraid to befriend anybody. She literally has close friends all over the world. She loves adventure and is not afraid to go anywhere (I believe it is because of her faith).

Feb 03, 2023 08:31 AM
Pete Xavier

Amen, Amen!

Feb 03, 2023 08:37 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX what is the biggest difference between trains here and in Europe? Being on time would be important to me but what about service?

Feb 03, 2023 08:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Others have mentioned that train Michael J. Perry so I know that will be my transportation if I'm in the neighborhood.

Feb 03, 2023 08:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is my sentiments exactly Lise Howe . The entire airline system needs an overall. My least favorite thing is running from one end of a terminal to the other.

Feb 03, 2023 08:41 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob and thank Tina for me for her service!!  I am like you have been on a couple of trains thru the mountains to have pictures on.  

Feb 03, 2023 08:56 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I am sure that a train ride through the mountains is one of the most scenic rides in the whole world Will Hamm .

Feb 03, 2023 12:52 PM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It sounds like they are itching to send him back home and get him out of their hair, haha.

Feb 04, 2023 06:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- I think the only time I was on a train was as a Girl Scout and we went from Houston to Dallas. I'm not crazy about flying because of the waiting and hassle. 

Feb 04, 2023 11:07 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

We don't have a lot of trains around here to do these types of trips. I would like to experience a train trip through the mountains though.

Feb 04, 2023 04:55 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

They have an episode or two left Brian England , sorry I didn't get one of them up today. It's been a busy, good, family day.

Feb 04, 2023 06:35 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I hate flying these days Kathy Streib . It used to be glamorous but now it's like an air bus from heck. I believe you and I discussed trains before and I enjoyed the fact that we were both in scouts for our 1st and only train rides.

Feb 04, 2023 06:46 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Me to Dr. Paula McDonald . My daughter says that the ride through the lakes area of MN is very beautiful.

Feb 04, 2023 06:49 PM