On the other hand, the energy and enthusiasm in Washington people is impressive. Just watching the folks on the Metro is instructive. They read, or work or talk. And they walk quickly. I must walk on the side of the sidewalk in order to stay out of the way. When I get to work I see the same energy and enthusiasm. I walked in at 8:30, to find Paul, a young agent, working with a purchaser, working hard to put together an offer on a home. The spirit of "I can do this" is everywhere. Not easy but do-able, that is our credo. And of course, there are lots of experts here to help if a problem arises. In this world of doom and gloom of the Real Estate of today, it is reassuring to know that in June these agents sold over 95 Million dollars of real estate, which is not as much as last year for June, but is still a tidy sum. So coming home to Bethesda has it's pleasures as well as it's defeciencies. It seems pretty much like your whole life. Nothing is ever perfect, I guess.
I heard a great story from our van driver, Mr. Gaskell. The other driver had 5 passengers in his van. Just outside the airport, on the highway, one of the passengers lit up a cigarette. Now there were 6 people in the van, and no permission was asked by the smoker to smoke in the van. He just lit up and started smoking. The van driver asked the smoker to put up the cigarette, as there is a no smoking sign in the van. The smoker said that he would put it out when finished. The driver quickly pulled over to the side of the road, stopped the van, opened the door and told him to get out and get another ride or put out the cigarette now. The smoker put it out immediately. I loved the story, because although most folks in Nova Scotia are very polite and friendly, they all stand up for them selves when pushed.
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