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Ledyard Photo Friday - Phoenix

If I were in Ledyard, today's photo Friday would be a snow scene. Not to rub it in but I'm in Phoenix at a real estate conference. I'll be back to the real world of shovels, boots, and snow plows soon.

Simply Legos in Ledyard

I'm still in Anaheim at the National Association of Realtors Convention and couldn't resist stopping into this Lego Store in Disneyland. They sure have a few more options from when i was a major Lego purchaser in the 1970's. My Ledyard attic only holds a few toys from my son Jeff's childhood, Legos and Match Box cars. Well, except for a smurf or two.

New London from the Cross Sound Ferry

Long Island is one of my favorite destinations and I didn’t even discover how very nice it is until I lived in Connecticut for over 30 years. One of the nicest views of New London is from the deck of the Cross Sound Ferry which travels to the North Fork of Long Island several times a day.

Ledyard Photo Friday - my favorite 23 minutes on Amtrak

I was in Washington DC all week for the National Association of Realtors Mid-Year Conference. While it might be quicker to travel by plane, I look forward to the train ride almost as much as the actual event. The photo below is not the best I’ve ever taken, but it was shot from the window of a moving train so I do have a reasonable excuse. There are many lovely sights during the 6 hour plus ride, including a postcard view of the New York City skyline, but my favorite “watch out the window time” comes during the 23 minutes along the shoreline between Old Saybrook and New London. 

Home to Ledyard

I spent the past few days in Orlando Florida where I attended and spoke at a real estate convention at the famed Peabody Hotel. The hotel is most famous for their duck parade through the lobby. I won't soon forget the cute little guys and how they were branded throughout the hotel. Even the soap and butter were formed into the shape of ducks.

Despite being enamored with all things ducky, what was most impressive was the service. When I receive such outstanding service, it is always a good reminder to be sure that I deliver memorable service to my own clients. Without the quacks, of course. 

 
 

Photo Friday – Back from New Orleans

I spent last week in New Orleans where the food was a bit spicier and the weather much warmer than in New England. I shot most of my photos with my camera phone rather than carry around a big heavy camera.  It’s amazing how well a camera phone can do.  Although the Mississippi is a beautiful photo opportunity, I prefer the Thames.

It is always good to come home to New England.

 

For Sale: Plum Island?

Cross Sound Ferry to Long Island

One of my favorite trips is via the Cross Sound Ferry to Long Island.  For anyone who has made the trip, you’ll know that Plum Island is just part of the scenery along the way.  While most people are familiar with the light house that has stood on the property since 1869, the island is also home to the high security Animal Disease Center currently owned by the Department of Homeland Security. The Department has recently announced their intention to move their facility to Kansas and are planning to conduct an environmental study of the property to get it ready for sale.

I must admit my first thought when reading the news was what a great location it is for a For Sale sign!