January 30th, 2011

Delaware, First State, Small Wonder

I did not know what heading to give this post but I think the one I finally gave it was perfect.

I was driving north on Rt. 1 today and the combination of a cold winter’s day, the snow geese and all the vast farmland reminded me how lucky I am that I can call Delaware home.

I grew up in the island of Puerto Rico but I have now lived in Delaware longer than I lived in the “Isla del Encanto”.

Delaware is a Small Wonder.  It is also one of those states that have everything.  It is small, that, it is, but I like it that way.  Delaware has so much to offer, the arts, museums, hotels, Dover Downs (NASCAR), entertainment, medical facilities, air force, beaches, bays, the Lewes Ferry, historic towns, fishing, surfing, crabbing, quaint coastal towns, farmland, poultry, low property taxes, no sales tax and even gambling.

I love the idea that I have so much space.  Delaware is pretty much flat; more so where I live, in Sussex County.  You can see for miles.  Todays was such a day.  While I was driving I came upon a gigantic flock of snow geese.  For a moment you would have thought it was snow. 

The snow geese breed in Greenland, Canada, Alaska and the northeastern tip of Siberia; winter in warm parts of North America.

They mate for life, feed in flocks, nest in colonies, migrate in large flocks, and females will return to the place they hatched to breed.  The young feed themselves but will stay with their family until they are 2 to 3 years old.

I pulled to the side of the road and got out and then they were all over.  Here are the pictures of these geese.

 A few hours later, at dusk, I saw one of the big airplanes of Dover Air Force base coming back to the base.  The scenery at that time of the evening was just so pretty; a day’s end.

Peaceful…have a good one…talk to you later….

August 17th, 2010

Delaware Realty, Lewes, Delaware, Real Estate, Auctions, Sales, Rentals, Commercial, Residential, Delaware Beaches

Independently owned; yes that is a good feeling.  New signs with new colors, yellow and blue, are up showing its new name, Delaware Realty. 

The real estate broker at the head of this company is Richard L. Bryan (Dick).  The address is 117 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.  The telephone numbers are 302-645-6100, 645-7100 and 800-244-2501. Dick’s e-mail address is rbryan@dmv.com and his tel. is 302-645-4800.

Dick was originally associated with Re/Max for over 20 years; now it is time to be on his own.  The association with a national firm is very helpful, don’t get me wrong, but Dick is a native of the area and one of those people that I have mentioned in the past that has a love for the conservation of Lewes, as a town.  You know, the ones that when they are describing the true gem that Lewes is, you can feel the emotions in their words.  I know him personally so believe me when I tell you that he does feel this way.

He has over a dozen agents, and by the way, a lot of them are locals and natives and all have that same appreciation for the area we all live in. 

Delaware Realty has residential and commercial listings throughout Sussex County and Kent County.  It is also a member of the Kent and Sussex County Boards of Realtors.

Dick became an auctioneer this year having attended the best school in the country for this purpose, Nashville Auction School.  His auction services are available for residential and commercial real estate.

I am happy for the new ventures pursued by my friends.  It’s exciting!!

Talk to you later…you know I will…