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Speechless Sunday - I Just Want To Blend In

 

Looking at a photograph we could all see something different.  When I see this photograph the phrase that comes to mind is:  I just want to blend in.  This shed are outhouse blends well with the surrounding trees with the exception of bricks.

Okay so then my imagination got the better of me and I couldn't help thinking about all those people who try really hard to fit into peer group, a social group but there is always something sticking out just like those bricks.

My recommendation embrace your bricks.

Have a great Sunday.

 

Speechless Sunday I just want to blend in

Jennifer Fivelsdal- Broker- JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com  

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Jennifer:  When a girl needs a little peace and quiet to do her thing, there is nothing quite like a quiet place in the woods.  I wonder if this little place has either cable or Dish Network ?

Posted by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County) over 2 years ago

Jennifer, I agree.  Embrace what you have, or who you are.  Trying to fit in with some group may hide your best quality.

Posted by Lisa Stafford - Broken Arrow OK Homes For Sale (Broken Arrow, Tulsa, McGraw Realtors) over 2 years ago

Blend in and run away....oh, did I say that out loud? oops

Posted by Karen Fiddler, Broker/Realtor, Mission Viejo ((949)510-2395,The Fiddler Realty Team/eVantage Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Jennifer, I didn't really even notice the bricks until I read the post.  

Posted by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors) over 2 years ago

I guess it's a little too large to be an outhouse .... but I admit the first thought that crossed my mind was "Built like a brick ****house"......   :-)

Posted by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA over 2 years ago

Karen - Once in a while I would love a hide-away especially out in the woods miles way from the nearest  cable, a true disconnect from the world as we know it.

Lisa I couldn't agree more.

KarenYou did and now you can't take it back. :)

Pat That's my niche to pick up on what others miss :)

Cheryl  I have seen outhouses that big on historic sites around here.  This is on a historic site with wonderful history which I will be writing about.  I agree it is built like a brick it has been around a long time.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) over 2 years ago

Locust Grove outhouse

Cheryl here is a large one at Locust Grove - Thomas Cole's home.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) over 2 years ago

Just stopping by to invite you, and anyone reading this, to the ActiveRain Super Bowl Party. Stop by if you get a chance. Geaux Saints!

Posted by Not a real person over 2 years ago

I like that... embrace your bricks! How very true.

Posted by Monika McGillicuddy Southern NH & the Seacoast Area (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead) over 2 years ago

Not quite "speechless" -- good thoughts.

Posted by Ann Heitland, Flagstaff Real Estate ~ Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, CDPE (RE/MAX Peak Properties) over 2 years ago

Hi there,

Well said, btw I haven't seen one of these for years. My grandmother in Arkansas had one at their cabin on the lake.

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner,CRS,CDPE,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA (Preferred Home Brokers) over 2 years ago

I like it . . . embrace your bricks! Of course, this is more telling for some of us than others! ;-)

Posted by Deena Cottingham, Home Stager & Photographer (GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography) over 2 years ago

Jennifer that outhouse looks like a looooooong walk away.  Most guys would probably just stop at the nearest tree ......... LOL

Posted by George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut over 2 years ago

Jennifer - t looks like somebody gave careful thought to this blending into the natural setting and not letting it be an eyesore.

Posted by Carol Culkin, Dutchess County (Century 21 Alliance Realty Group ) over 2 years ago

Hi Jennifer... I love your perspective on this photo.  Most people would simply see a shed, it takes someone like you to see the analogy!  :)

Posted by Steve Shatsky - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (214)213-0340 (Prudential Texas Properties) over 2 years ago

Jennifer, I LOVE IT!!  Sometimes we just have to realize that we can't be put in a box because the box just doesn't FIT. 

Posted by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro (Results Realty) over 2 years ago

Jennifer,
Love it during the day, but just imagine the same scene during night 12:00 A.M LOL I would definitely not be around :)

Posted by Aurora, CO Homes for Sale in Aurora, Colorado - Ray Saenz (United Property Brokers, Inc) over 2 years ago

Hi Jennifer, I like that idea "Embrace your bricks"  we are all unique, it doesn't hurt to stand out a little :-)

Posted by Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty) over 2 years ago

Hi Jennifer - I LOVE this outhouse! It's special, and I agree - embrace your bricks! Makes me think of the old saying, A Brick &%$^ House! LOL

Debi

Posted by Debi Boucher - "Realtor Showcase" Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours ( Real Estate Showcase Photography) over 2 years ago

Actually, that outhouse looks like it has a face and is trying to hide behind those trees...sorry, long day.

Posted by Lee & Carol Barbour, Realtors® Murphy, NC Homes For Sale (Mountain Living Team - Coldwell Banker High Country) over 2 years ago

Jennifer~

REALLY like this photo...some people like to take pictures of barns...I kinda' like the idea of classic outhouses...=)

Posted by Asheville NC Properties of Enduring Excellence over 2 years ago

Love the thought!  Thanks for sharing it within the picture with your Friends on Fraiche Aire!

Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 2 years ago

J,

Reminds of something I might have found on little house on the prarie.  Back to a time when life was much simpler.  Thanks for sharing.

Have a great day.

obtw - I like the name of yoru new company :)  Congrats and good luck

Leander

Posted by Leander McClain over 2 years ago

Jennifer  Wow a real estate broker and philospoher all in one - talk about embracing  :)

Posted by Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Olympic Realty) over 2 years ago

Jennifer  Wow a real estate broker and philospoher all in one - talk about embracing  :)

Posted by Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Olympic Realty) over 2 years ago

What a great title for this post!  I didn't even notice the bricks right away.

Posted by Debra Walsh Hudson Valley NY Real Esta 845.294.8800 (Keller Williams Realty Goshen, NY - Realtor) over 2 years ago

Wow Jennifer, that "home" would fetch at least $1/4 million here on Kauai and probably rent for $900/month.  Unfortunately it wouldn't cash-flow unless one harvested those majestic trees which I'd not want to do.

Posted by Richard T Dolbeare, R(B), ABR, CRS, RSPS BS/MS - Engineering Hawaii Dreams Today (Keller Williams Realty) over 2 years ago

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