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Bellingham is a Hard Act to Follow
Posted on October 1, 2009
BELLINGHAM IS A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW:
I want to share an experience. Anyone who knows me personally, knows that I am a big fan of my hometown. Perhaps I need to get out more? Anyone who knows me personally, also knows that I really like being a real estate agent, despite it's strange demands on my time, it's ups and downs and built in uncertainly. But I had a day last weekend that confirmed and validated both my decision to lay down my roots here and to continue to work in this crazy business.
No, I didn't sell a house. Not even close really. I just had the pleasure and honor of taking an "out of towner" on a tour of Bellingham on a stunningly beautiful, sunny yet crisp, early fall afternoon. We met at my office and ran down the particulars. She is checking out areas in Whatcom and Skagit County, with the idea of moving from her crowded, urban, soul-less home somewhere south of here. She was not really familiar with Bellingham, and I relished the look of surprise and joy I knew I would see on her face very shortly.
We started out at my office on Meridian St. (not our City's best feature), hopped on the free-way southbound and started our tour slowly around the outskirts to get the "lay of land". Admittedly Bellingham and it's environs can be tricky to navigate, so an overview with map in hand is a must. By the time we hit Lake Whatcom she was somewhat pleased. We cruised over Alabama Hill and as we crested the hill to the dazzling view of the City and bay below, she was warming up to the idea. We cruised in and out of the Sunnyland, Lettered Streets and Columbia neighborhoods, with the sun twinkling through the changing colors and she and I both were really starting to enjoy ourselves. After a drive along Eldridge down into Downtown and past the bustle and yummy smells emanating from the Bellingham Farmers Market bellinghamfarmers.org, I think she was becoming quite enamored. Then I hit her with the drive along State Street Boulevard through South Hill and into Fairhaven. She was a goner. Me too.
No, I didn't sell a house. Not even close really. I just had the pleasure and honor of taking an "out of towner" on a tour of Bellingham on a stunningly beautiful, sunny yet crisp, early fall afternoon. We met at my office and ran down the particulars. She is checking out areas in Whatcom and Skagit County, with the idea of moving from her crowded, urban, soul-less home somewhere south of here. She was not really familiar with Bellingham, and I relished the look of surprise and joy I knew I would see on her face very shortly.
We started out at my office on Meridian St. (not our City's best feature), hopped on the free-way southbound and started our tour slowly around the outskirts to get the "lay of land". Admittedly Bellingham and it's environs can be tricky to navigate, so an overview with map in hand is a must. By the time we hit Lake Whatcom she was somewhat pleased. We cruised over Alabama Hill and as we crested the hill to the dazzling view of the City and bay below, she was warming up to the idea. We cruised in and out of the Sunnyland, Lettered Streets and Columbia neighborhoods, with the sun twinkling through the changing colors and she and I both were really starting to enjoy ourselves. After a drive along Eldridge down into Downtown and past the bustle and yummy smells emanating from the Bellingham Farmers Market bellinghamfarmers.org, I think she was becoming quite enamored. Then I hit her with the drive along State Street Boulevard through South Hill and into Fairhaven. She was a goner. Me too.
I had a great time expounding and pointing out our highlights. But I do feel just a teensy bit guilty. My new friend will be visiting other small cities with other real estate agents, in her quest. But, will anyone be able to offer the same package of natural beauty, access to mountains and salt and freshwater fun, culture, cool neighborhoods, plans for the future, economic stability and general all around coolness? It's going to be a tough act to follow. Sorry, Burlington.
Check out more about my home town at these great sites: www.bellingham.org, www.fairhaven.com
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