I was definitely thankful that nasty Alberta Clipper finally went away before sunrise this morning, and when later reading on the news that our area was getting gusts up to 56 miles per hour, it came as no surprise we had fallen trees from it. I was told by a reliable source that a large tree fell on a home located on 6th St. SW, and I’m sure that crash must’ve scared the daylights out of the homeowners.
The meeting I was invited to speak at early this morning, went much better than I’d expected to where we had a much longer question and answer session, which made me happy because they all must’ve been interested in what I had to say. I also had a nice visit afterwards with several people I’ve known for some time, so all in all, it was a good experience on my part. As I was heading back to office, I suddenly realized that I wasn’t the least bit nervous or at any sort of loss for words, so perhaps I’ll have to offer my services to speak publicly on a few topics I’m quite familiar with.
Before I forget, I wanted to let you know that the photo I posted last night, was of a young deer standing before a pile of sugar maple leaves and munching away at them one at a time. I was so surprised by it, I actually sat there watching it reach down, pick one up, and then eat it completely, and then start all over again. I dare say it must’ve eaten at least ten leaves during the time I was watching and wondering. The only conclusion I could come up with, was that it was going after the sugar nutrients in those sugar maple leaves. Just remember, it’s the sugar in those leaves that cause them to have their fiery
Fall colors.
My late morning showing of a commercial building I have listed, went very well in spite of it being a tad bit chilly while there for a good hour. The buyers asked all the right questions, along with going back and taking second looks at areas they had the greatest interest in, and just a we were finishing up on the viewing, they assured me they’d be contacting me. Knowing the history of those buyers, I’m more than confident they’ve got the resources to turn it into something remarkable.
Since my seller of tomorrow’s closing can’t make the time, I met with him later this afternoon to get all the transfer docs signed, and while there, he happened to notice a piece of furniture in my office which always seems to attract the attention of visitors, so whenever they make mention of its beauty, my knee-jerk response ends up being, “You’ve got good taste.” Having worked with that family for a good number of years, all I can say is, they’re plain and simply darned good folks.
Tonight’s photo is one of the many I took while out on my extended drive on Thanksgiving day, and the reason I liked it so much, was the striking beauty of that massive Bur Oak standing there as a lone sentinel in that park. As I was taking it, I quietly said, “Oh, if you could only share all you’ve seen and heard while quietly standing there these umpteen decades.” For me, there’s always something hauntingly beautiful about Bur Oaks.
Tonight’s One-liner is: Even after a bad harvest, there must be sowing.
