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Found this article on the parallels between 1929 and 2007 and thought it worth sharing today... Link - http://www.infowars.net/articles/october2007/031007Parallels.htm This is an excerpt... One last parallel: I am chilled, as I'm sure you are, every time I hear a high public official or...

Smiling Joe, The seawall goes on along the island and provides protection for most of the old city, but not for the entire length. It was quite an architectural feat when they first constructed the seawall. They raised the entire island by pumping in 4 feet of sand in and raised every...

We live in Houston and had seriously looked at these "quaint towns". Believe me when I share with you that they are NOTHING like what you have in Seaside or elsewhere in SoWal. There is NO WAY I would buy one of these playhouses even though (due to our location) I could use it every weekend...

I read this earlier and am having trouble figuring out what this means for us - really... can anyone of you shed some interpretive light? Thanks :idontno: Khaleej Times Online >> News >> THE U.A.E Borse Dubai, Nasdaq and OMX in deal By Lucia Dore (Assistant Editor, Business) 21...

"Could the recent events related to the Iranian Oil Bourse be why the U.S. is now threatening to invade Iran? Do your homework. You won't see this in the Main Stream Media." Happy Camper - Tha tis for sure...I read the info contained in the links you shared...WHEW! Between that and...

You will surely be missed!! Have fun...

Capricious - I remember all of that pretty well and must say that I think your trip down memory land is pretty accurate, except you forgot to add: long employment lines, kids going to school well into June because they had to stay home from school during winter months, people wondering how they...

Just watched the teaser - thank you much for the ongoing education... I for the life of me, though I have tried for many years, haven't been able to get my hands around what has happened to keep things floating since the gold was siphoned out of our nation's coffers years ago. I know that the...

Yes, Capricious, it is a good day... A sunny and life-filled and wonderful day... A day to live and let live. A day for loving life. Good day to you as well. ;-)

Capricious, Thanks for sharing your thoughts - though you really ought not call me "bub" - when you don't even know me, that is kind of tacky... As for studying history... since you do not know anything about me, commenting on where I get my information, what I know about history, or who I...

Sorry to disappoint, but I too, believe that Carter is an inept bungler at best and more probably, is the worst President ever!!! He should have stayed on the farm. I remember VIVIDLY the unemployment, the gas lines, school sclosing because we couldn't pay to heat them for the students, the...

I am with Chickpea - Truth be told, you guys (Goofer, Shelly) and Smiling Joe are my favs! Kurt, your stuff is always beautiful and informative, of course... but these three just fill my mind with excellent "ponder-fodder". I am glad you participate and share yourselves by sharing your...

The FED, a privately held bank that orchestrated the 1st depression (in order to establish the unconsitutional centralized banking system we now have), is in fact right on target to move into the establishment on a New World order...that said, it is important to remember Ben Franklin in days...

I enjoyed reading your brief morning essay! IMHO some very good points and thoughtful reasoning being shared... I especially agree with the rate shopper comment - though a good rate is important, it is like buying a vehicle, it needs to be a win-win...you need to be able to trust the...

Re: The St. Joe Company Completes the Acquisition of Shark?s Tooth Golf Course/Bay Co I was just about to post the contents of our letter and am happy to see that it has already made it on the blog...you guys are on top of everything! I was most interested in Shelly's take on this since the...

"A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government." -- Edward Abbey 1927-1989 Truer words have never been penned! Though I hate to say it :blush: I am loving this post because I have always felt this way about the small vs large battle of the builders. We live...

Happy Friday to all of you...thought I would send along as an FYI... Have a safe and beautiful weekend! Naj http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&refer=&sid=a4qa.rYTWyYA

I totally agree with Ti-da! The coolest thing about prayer is that it doesn't have to be an either-or deal with God....He is so mignificent and awesome that He can, in fact, meets two opposing prayers at the same time...His multi-faceted, multi-dimentional wisdom and understand doesn't require...

I am sorry you feel like you are being attacked. There are many others that post on this board about dissatisfaction with the market and agents. I understand, and have used this section as a vessel to learn about how to be a better agent and market conditions. Shelly use to drive me crazy but I...

That was an awesome (though a bit foreboding) graphic image!!! Always did love roller coasters as a kid! Thanks so much for sharing.

Congrats Baby Blue!!!!! :clap_1: What great news for you...and the rest of us who like 1/2 full glasses from time to time...or is it rose-colored glasses? Either way, sounds like you had an awesome week and I pray that your streak will continue on! Keep us posted. :D

FFF - Greetings from your Houston Pal :roll: No doubt about it, you are on a serious humor roll!!! Shelly, you are going to have to come up with some pretty clever little thoughts to beat this guy! It has been awhile, so I thought Id' poke my head out from under the rock and say hello to...

Hey Shelly - How are you? I looked at your stat links and noticed that Panama City seems to be doing better than most areas with an increase in sales and a slight drop in pricing. What do you think is going on there relative to the other areas on those reports? Just wanting to pick your...

Lookie there 30-gAy...we're famous! And it's all because of you!! :clap_1: Truth be told, I have you to thank for taking the time to entice me off of the turnip truck here is Houston and be involved in our little community of chatters... up until now I was just sitting here in my little...

Kut - Your work is excellent as usual! Thanks for sharing!

Dear 6th Gen - Touche.

Dear 30-gAy - Lest you think I am a bit too "librarianesque" (seriously, though, I once did consider becoming that or a nun and decided I was way too rebellious for either)... The wit and humor of your most recent post is a true delight! Your use of words to paint pictures is excellent and I...

Sorry to disagree, but I think the pose is vulgar and NC at best... Give me Shelly for humor over this type of prattle any day of the week... I know, I know, every party has a pooper and that would be me in this case -but we are all entitled to our opinions on this board. Sorry 30-gAy -...

Go ahead and get me the Goobers...anybody want some? Sue Shore, it is freezing this morning and I was pelted gently with some frozen mix earlier today while walking our dog. I would definitely recommend that your Dad stay indoors because it is just so bitter and they are expecting on and off...

ok... now that I know the price, I would like some Goobers. Do you think the price will drop a bit if I wait until next week to buy? :rolling: It is freezing here in Houston and I am wishing I was there. Is it terribly cold this week? If so, stay warm if not, enjoy yourselves and be so glad!!!

Oh Shelley - What an awesome photo! My mouth is watering just looking... now all I need is a cup of Borscht to go with it and I'll be livin' large! I too love good deli eats and have missed living in the Northeast mostly because of the autumn leaves and the extensive availability to great...

Kurt - You are a "Photographic Genius"... plus the subject matter is breathtaking to behold! I surely enjoyed this eye-candy this AM. Really Wish I had the $$$ to buy this one!!!

I totally agree with FlyforFun on the media control which, IMO applies not only to the RE market but extends to include control of pretty much everything the average person thinks these days...why do you think they call it "programming"? These self-appointed Priests of Reality are the mind...

Well, I just feel the need to share my happy thoughts! Maybe, just maybe, the fact that SoWal is so beautiful and relatively free of crime and corruption (I know I am being an optimist here) will bring some of those Miami folks with $$$ headed to the Panhandle instead of them buying property...

WOW Goofer - What a discourse... where have men (and women) for that matter of that caliber gone? I daresay I know of no person(s) in our day that can command the English language with such beauty and paint so powerful a picture with the mere use of words and the page as a canvas...thank-you...

Shelly - Thanks for addressing the Birmingham question. The benefit that we saw in moving there if we end up having to do so, was that we would be a few hours drive to SoWal rather than a 12-hour haul from Houston :clap_1: I found some lovely homes on-line that are architecturally pleasing...

I am telling you Shelly, BMBV is right! You could very easily work in comedy. I have said it before but it bears repeating...you have the gift of just seeing something funny and finding a perfect entry point to use it. Not to say that you aren't to be taken seriously for your data at times...

Shelly - You are tooooo funny! Seriously... I think you should consider comedy as a part-time career. You have quit wit and a great sense of timing. Have an excellent evening! Naj :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

That being said, it is probably a good thing that we didn't end up there... As always, you have a very good perspective on things! naj :)

Sherry - I am with you on this one. We actually looked at Sanctuary a few years ago - before the land was even cleared and thought that it was a very beautiful, secluded place where you could really relax and enjoy the tranquility of a day in a place where time stood still. We actually had...

Dear Shelly - You are the best!!! I knew you would do something great with that info.. naj :):rolling: :rolling:

I saw this article and wondered what ya'll think about Greenspan's view on this, particularly Shelly... though I think it would be excellent if it were true I have my doubts. I do hope you are all having a great start of a new week though. Later - naj :) Housing market worst may be over...

I honestly don't think Shelly is bitter and really, does it matter if we know?? I have deliberately named my girls with names whereby they can use their initials as they get older and in business and be able to have written correspondence without anyone knowing their sex - that way, they...

Go Shelly - I totally agree with you on this one. Seeing (experiencing) new places is a wonderful thing... you are actually upbeat and downright inspiring and motivating this morning! The thing I like best about going to new places (aside from the differences in the beauty and wonder of...

Now that is informative sharing with a correspondingly neutral tone that is well worth the reading for sure!!! Gotta love it! Thanks! :D

By the way, does anyone know how I easily can change my by line from Beach Crab to something nicer - like maybe Sunset Seeker?

Dear Shelly - I am sorry for misspelling your name...:(

Dear Shelley - Ok, This is my first post ever - not even sure if I am doing it correctly, but I totally agree with Paradise Sea on this one. I have been reading these posts for months now and taking in all of the opinions. Shelley, though you may be correct now and again, your pessimism...