It almost felt spring-like today in Florence, Alabama! I know I shouldn't even be complaining about our cold temperatures here because they don't even compare to those in the North. But it's all relative, right? We were at 7 degrees one morning last week...brrrr!!!! This time of year would normally average somewhere in the 30's. For those that think it never gets cold in the South, think again :)
This picture shows what my husband called "frozen fog" on our crepe myrtle tree. He may be pulling my leg...I've never heard of it (have you?), but I thought it looked really neat!
Deidre Berry ~ Florence, AL Realtor
Here are a few of the sights you might see around Florence, AL and the Shoals area during the Christmas season. I know there are many more...so email me if you want to be included next year!
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and especially good will, peace,
and many blessings for the New Year!
Deidre Berry
Email: deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web: http://HomesOfTheShoals.com
The search for Florence, AL homes for sale starts HERE!
This was emailed to me by a friend and I thought it would be a fun to pass on. Great idea for a family game at Christmas! Delete my answers, fill in your own, and share...
A Christmas Quiz for You
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both
2. Real tree or artificial? I have an artificial one, but I would rather have a real one!
3. When do you put up the tree? Beginning of December
4. When do you take the tree down? By the New Year
5. Do you like eggnog? Love it!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbie airplane (anyone remember those?)
7. Hardest person to buy for? My husband...only because he can't wait for Christmas and buys himself anything that might have been a good gift.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My girls
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmm...can't think of anything. It's all good!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Polar Express
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? November (hopefully!)
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, but don't tell.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Red velvet cake
16. Lights on the tree? Of course!
17. Favorite Christmas song? I LOVE Christmas songs...all of them.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay at home
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? I think so :)
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crowds
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Santas/red & gold
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey, sweet potato casserole, green beans
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Less stress
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Anyone who loves this time of year!
Happy Holidays to all!
Deidre Berry
Email: deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web: http://HomesOfTheShoals.com
After a very dry couple of years, Florence Alabama and the Shoals area has finally had a decent amount of rain! According to the National Weather Service, Florence had almost 4.5" of rain over Tuesday and Wednesday...and it's still raining. From what I heard on the news earlier today, that's more rain over a couple of days than we have had since the rains from Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The creeks and rivers around the area have been pretty low, so hopefully this will help fill them up a little. Here is a Times Daily article about the weather in Florence, AL over the last few days: "Mixed Bag of Weather".
On top of that, we may be in for some snow later this evening. 
Yes, it does snow in Alabama. Usually it's just a light dusting that doesn't stick around very long...but just the threat of snow and/or ice is enough to let schools out early! Lauderdale County schools (my kids are in this district) dismissed at 1:45 p.m. today and all after school activities were cancelled. They also have a delay in the morning until 10:00. I think it's kind of funny that school is delayed or cancelled for the little bit of snow we might see. We lived in Ohio before we moved here, so I was used to the kids going to school unless we were snowed in! Better safe than sorry though. So...let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Deidre Berry
Email: deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web: http://HomesOfTheShoals.com
The search for Florence, AL homes for sale starts HERE!
Two recent newspaper articles back up what many Florence AL real estate agents have been saying over the last few months: 1) Our housing market has not been affected as much as the rest of the country, and 2) the homes in Florence and the Shoals are still very affordable. See the articles below for the scoop!
Shoals Bucking The Trend - Economic picture rosier than most
By: Michelle Rupe Eubanks
Staff Writer
Wrapping up third-quarter figures and heading into the last quarter of the year, housing and revenue numbers for the Shoals indicate that the economic woes being experienced elsewhere in the country have yet to take as strong a hold locally. Read more...
Financial Report - Shoals housing still most affordable
The housing market in the Shoals remains the most affordable in the state, based on the third quarter Alabama Affordability Index. Read more...
Deidre Berry
Email: deidre@HomesOfTheShoals.com
Web: http://HomesOfTheShoals.com
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