There will be no Newnan Candlelight Tour of Homes in December 2008

So Richard, what do you think the reason is? Economic times, lost the spirit?

That is a bummer.  I guess there will be no ghost stories to tell either. 

I hate it when a Tradition gets dropped for any reason. Take plenty of pictures for us to see Richard during the holidays. They remind me of Home.

Richard - Do you think this means less people are decorating and willing to shell out extra cash for electricity for all the lights?  I know that's been on my mind - conserve everything I can! :)

April

Interesting & what a bummer!  Sounds like a fun event, sorry it won't happen!  KM

Well, that doesn't sound good. The last post I read about this event made it sound really neat.

Richard:  Bummer to hear that! I served on the Tour of Homes Committee for Midtown Neighbors' Association for 2 years, but not on the committee for '09. I don't know that we are having any problems with getting homes for the tour, but sponsorships...that may be a whole other ball game. Morris & Raper InTown had been the presenting sponsor for the past two years, but elected not to do it this year.

Ray and I were planning to sponsor a house, but with all that has happened in the market, we are going to have to pass this year.

Sign of the times.

I do enjoy seeing all the lights for the holidays too bad for your area.

Richard, economics I suppose? Damn I am just left to wonder when the heck is this going to end.

Bo

I'm going along with everybody else.  The economy is down sizing and eliminating many holiday traditions around the country.  I'm hoping we get outside pictures of those homes decorated for the season in Newnan??

Richard,

I hope that this is not a tradition that will be forgot about.  It does sound like it was something that folks looked forward to every year.

I'm sorry to hear that.  It sounds like it would be great and certainly something the entire family would enjoy.  I hope they stick to their word and bring it back next year.

Richard, that really stinks!  I am sorry to hear that there will be no tour!

That's to bad Richard.  Sounds like a great ritual.  Do you think it's the changing of the times?

Richard:  You should get in touch with some clients and host a one day, fill-in event.  Get a listing or two that is decked out for the holidays, and some buyers that are settled in to their new homes and also decked out for the holidays.  Host Community Open Houses....with the focus being on meeting your neighbors and spreading holiday cheer.  The homes may not be historic, but the idea is to get the community together. Plus, it would make you the King of Newnan (like you aren't already).  :)

Hi Richard... I've always noticed that when traditions lose momentum it's always more difficult to get them moving again.  I sgure hopr that won't be the case next year for the Newnan Tour of Homes.

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Edward