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Whine about the economy, Bitch about the Market.. go home to loved ones

By Steve Loynd

Managing Real Estate Broker with Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., NHRE# 02863

November 16, 2008 01:52 AM

We active rain junkies read, comment and commiserate with one another. Occasionally we share an uplifting story, a heart warming tale or an inspirational thought. It's hard in the real estate business right now but thank goodness we are independent and our time is truly our own. Sure we are at others beck and call but I can slip out to take a few runs on the hill, work in my garage, or play the back nine with a cell phone on vibrate and enjoy life between crisis's (what other 9-5ers can do that). Let me share a few photos of those that make everyday a certain amount of play.

My wife & I at Loon Mountain - My son & I at his track meet - Son & Wife acting up in public

My welcome home greeters - My view from the kitchen window - My golf membership 1 mile away

So as we struggle with a slow market count your blessings you don't work in the Auto industry. None of the people pets or places care if I made a sale today they are glad to see me, and I'm glad to see them. Can we keep that in mind as Thanksgiving approaches? Remember- Family, Home,Recreation- then and only then real estate. Have a great Holiday season, take the kids skiing instead of buying a video game.

steve@alpinelakes.com / Loon area Real Estate expert: www.alpinelakes.com / 800-926-5653

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Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Wow Steve I loved your pics and you're so right. we control our time. Here are just a few of the reasons that keep me sane and bring lots of love and joy

BUBBY, ATTRACTION AND WINDSONG AND WAGDOG. I ALSO HAVE 9 KITTIES.

Nov 16, 2008 12:18 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

We can't count our blessings often enough. Thanks for the reminder.

Nov 16, 2008 12:29 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Pat,,that is an awesome family to go home too. I bet they don't care if you sold something today either. It appears no one miss-behaves in public.

Nov 16, 2008 12:59 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Terry, So caught up in the politics, economy, the real estate market, it's nice to be reminded that all those things pale by comparison to family and our good fortune to be alive today.

Nov 16, 2008 01:03 PM

Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Steve-The little angel. I'm holding is the wild child in the group. Behave, isn't in her vocabulary except when she's sleeping.

This sweet baby is king of the kitty kingdom and no, they don't care whether I sell a house as long as they have plenty of love and food.

Moonlight(named because we found him lost at night with the moon shining bright)He quite the explorer. He loves the horses and his nanny's car

Nov 16, 2008 02:54 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Pat, when we get our cats near the car they know it's a "VET" visit, so no interest in cars..they don't come when you call their name..but they know what a ride means.

Nov 16, 2008 10:12 PM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

OK, thanks for the snap back to reality...we do have so much to be thankful for...My Dad just celebrated his 86th birthday, and my pound puppy is just happy to be here!

Cymru

Nov 16, 2008 10:35 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Laura, Do either of your subjects (family member) care if you sold anything today? I expect not. I have to comment on Dad's crocks..ahead of his time is see.

Nov 16, 2008 10:48 PM

Gwenn Tanvas

NEXA Mortgage LLC an Equal Housing Lender NMLS # 1660690 - Appleton, WI

The Mortgage Gal, 920.267.7891~ SMART - INNOVATIVE

Hey Steve: You are surrounded by beauty and you know it. The beauty keep us in perspective. Sometimes life events do get in the way and keep us from our beauty - Thanks for the reminder. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I am thankful for the beauty in my life which includes, family, friends, furry friends and the beauty of my surroundings.

Nov 16, 2008 11:46 PM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

I see you have figured out the taken time off thing without guilt... 1 day was very hard for me, but maybe with practice, I can really start to enjoy it like you do.

Nov 17, 2008 12:59 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Gwenn, I'm so lucky to have these, people, places and pets to come home too, really takes the edge off an otherwise crappy day, or makes the celebration of a great day even better. Thanks for dropping by. Steve

Nov 17, 2008 03:57 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Todd, I am in my office 6 days a week..but make myself take the one day..leave early to golf..come in late to ski..etc.. I have a friend Story: he works himself silly make great money but has no fun, I tell him he will be the riches dead man I know.. Don't let it kill you.

Nov 17, 2008 04:05 AM

Dona Reynolds

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Stein Summers - Saint Joseph, MO

St. Joseph MO

Steve

Absolutely a great post ! Everyone should put their family first.

Thanks for sharing your family/life with us.

Nov 17, 2008 05:03 AM

Andreli Ancheta

Connect Realty - Tracy, CA

Happy Thanksgiving to all and may you be all turkeyed out... Gobble-Gobble!

Nov 17, 2008 05:23 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Dona, We reap what we sow..it is easy to understand what clients want, because we want the same thing.

Nov 17, 2008 05:54 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Andreli..Thanks and to you as well. Steve :)

Nov 17, 2008 05:57 AM

Tami Vroma

West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI

Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Steve, I love the view out your kitchen window. I'll have to get a pic out mine someday to show you!

Nov 17, 2008 12:59 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Tami, I would like that, and will share it with my Wife who is from Michigan originally (up near Fremont- the Gerber baby food capitol)..Look forward to seeing your view. Steve

Nov 17, 2008 11:19 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love this pictorial into who you are. The family is beautiful and I just adore your greeters.

Nov 18, 2008 03:27 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Tammy, We have a good life in the north country, and being a Realtor allows a lot of flexibility to enjoy all that is available to explore. The greeters..could care less if I made money today, or not. They are good to have around, rarely talk back and keep the house mouse free.

Nov 18, 2008 10:40 PM