Oct 13-0010

 

1.

Wildflowers are blooming like it's springtime instead of autumn. Plants I thought had died are sprouting blossoms again.

Maybe it's like this every year, and I just forget. That's okay. I love the surprise of it!


2.

Waller Creek runs through Austin down to Lady Bird Lake. Near downtown, it's dirty, stinky, and can be dangerous during flash floods.

Thank goodness there are people working to change that. A representative of the Waller Creek Conservancy spoke at our office meeting last week, describing the tunnel which will control flooding problems, as well as the walks and green spaces planned that will help Austinites and visitors enjoy the creek.

I can't wait to see the finished product!


3.

If you're planning to sell your home, here's a tip: make sure all of the toilets have seats. You're welcome.


4.

I'm still bringing my camera to work, using it to take business portraits of fellow agents for their business cards. It's a great way to get to know my colleagues. Photography can be a useful addiction!

Meet Patrick….



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5.

I grew up in Pasadena, Texas, and spent a lot of Saturday nights at Gilley's, but for some reason I never sat my bottom on that mechanical bull Debra Winger made famous in "Urban Cowboy".

So of course I had to change that by climbing on the one in The Trophy Club Wednesday night for a photo with my friend who was in town for the City Government Convention.

We just wanted our picture taken, but the operator started moving the bull a little bit, setting us to giggling. 

 


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 Now I can say I rode a mechanical bull without being thrown off! Yay!

 

Linking with Nancy at Random 5 Friday.


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10 responses to “Five Things on Friday”

  1. Beth Avatar

    people really would sell a house without a toilet seat? that seems pretty strange? ( :

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  2. Buttons Avatar

    Yeah you did the mechanical bull thing perfectly:) B

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  3. lisleman Avatar

    “make sure all of the toilets have seats.” – what LOL – sellers out there not wanting to “invest” in a new seat? Not a big investment compared to the price of most houses.
    good bull riding which is much better than talking bull.

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  4. Nancy Avatar

    I would change that to “I rode a bull without being thrown off.” No one needs to know about the mechanical part. 🙂

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  5. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I think that would stretch the believability too far!
     

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  6. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I couldn't believe it, either! And it was just one of many things I noticed in one house, that "for some reason" had been on the market a long time.
     

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  7. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    The trick to not being thrown is to make sure the operator goes really, really slow!
     

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  8. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Yes, they really would try to sell it like that (and "try" is the key word here.) It was just one of many easily fixed issues with that house. Thank goodness it wasn't a client of mine!
     

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  9. lisa Avatar

    I tried a mechanical bull once when I was in TX.
    I lasted about 2 seconds, but oh how much fun!!!
    Love that you are taking business portraits, and this one is wonderful.
    Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, Barbara!

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  10. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I can't believe a New York girl got on the bull before I did! I should be ashamed of myself! hehehe Hope you have a wonderful week, Lisa!
     

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