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Throwback Thursdays…Finding a Way

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Throwback Thursdays…Finding a Way

 

Before I totally migrate everything to my new laptop, I’ve been viewing old photos to see which ones can be deleted.  I came across a fun one from October of 2020.

 

You remember 2020, don’t you? Stifling though it was organizations, businesses, and people found a way to keep

going.

thatcher

 

That’s Thatcher…three rows up and in the middle. 

 

 

Because large gatherings were not allowed, my Houston Astros found a way to have a fan experience and raise funds for the Houston Astros Foundation. 

We sent in our grandson Thatcher’s picture and a cutout was made.  “He” sat in the stands for every game. 

Thatcher is a huge sports fan, especially baseball so he was thrilled. We had to wait until the season was over to pick up the cutout. 

thatcher

2020 taught us many things…such as how annoying masks are and the importance of human contact. But it also taught us how resilient, resourceful, and creative we can be in tough times. 

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... in many ways 2020 seems like a decade ago. It's a year I would prefer not to repeat. Somehow, I feel as if I'd already learned the lessons of resiliency, resourcefulness, and creativity throughout my life... I did not need 2020.

Oct 26, 2023 04:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib you have a point, Kathy! And I suspect that Dr Fauci also made some money from it. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker I don't think anyone needed 2020 except for Dr. Fauci and anyone who made money from it. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:34 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Kathy, We can all understand how the challenges of 2020 might have felt like a revisitation of life's lessons rather than a novel experience.

Oct 26, 2023 05:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I think it was an opportunity to dig down and use the resources we already had. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Kathy.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Oct 26, 2023 05:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Thank you and hope that you and Chef Dolores are doing well. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:35 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

You know what 2020 taught me? Not to believe everything that comes out of Washington. 

Oct 26, 2023 06:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty oh yes! That, too!

Oct 26, 2023 06:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I knew the minute I heard the little doctor speak that what he was saying was something I was not buying. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

What a great post and love the cutout and know Thatcher loves it! I have to admit I echo Nina Hollander, Broker and Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty comments!

Oct 26, 2023 06:50 AM
Kathy Streib

HI Dorie Dillard Austin TX Thank you and yes...you'll get a huge ditto from me. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:36 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Kathy and sure Thatcher will like this and 2020 was a interesting year.  Make it a great day!

Oct 26, 2023 09:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm Believe it or not, Thatcher is now into Lacrosse. 

Oct 26, 2023 10:37 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy,

What an honor to have Thatcher's cardboard cutout sitting in the stands in 2020.  That would make me want to tune into every game! Very cool!

Oct 26, 2023 02:18 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I thought that was a great promotion as the Mariner’s did something similar for season ticket holders Kathy 🙂

Oct 26, 2023 02:24 PM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
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Great throwback and memory to share. This is something I think we all remember:

2020 taught us many things…such as how annoying masks are and the importance of human contact. But it also taught us how resilient, resourceful, and creative we can be in tough times. 

 

 

Oct 26, 2023 02:40 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Cute idea for MLB games, Kathy! 2020 taught me that people need the human touch, to gather, to share, to be heard, to be useful, glad it's over and will never pass this way again. Now, there is much, much work to be done in Washington and the new Speaker of the House seems motivated!

Oct 26, 2023 04:39 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

That's awesome! What a keepsake!  I can remember when teams were offering that service to their fans, very clever!

Oct 26, 2023 05:06 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that was very creative of the Huston Astros to do that and Thatcher got to participate in a round about way.

Oct 26, 2023 05:25 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Being forced to go without human contact and having so many events canceled was such a terrible and unnecessary thing in the world.

Oct 27, 2023 04:12 AM
Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I had forgotten about the fan photos - that was a unique way of coping with the disruption of COVID

Oct 27, 2023 05:52 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Thankfully here there were very few places that demanded the wearing of masks. I do agree with you there was a lot of creativity during that time and technology took advantage of it with Zoom and other similar programs.

Oct 27, 2023 08:13 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I was sitting here thinking.  I didn't even know what a Zoom call was before the pandemic hit. 

Oct 27, 2023 01:14 PM