Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera

Independence Day Trivia

This morning I Googled "Independence Day'. The first thing to pop up was Find the nearest fireworks display or Independence Day celebration‎. Not quite what I was looking for. I did, however find a few facts that I thought were interesting - not mind blowing... just a few things that made me go 'hmmmm'.

• The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2^nd, 1976, not on July 4^th.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were both Founding Fathers of the United States.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the only two men that signed the Declaration and became President.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 50^th anniversary of the United States, July 4^th, 1826.
• In 1980, Independence Day was an unpaid holiday for federal employees. It became a paid holiday in 1938.

Here's a JigZone puzzle to help you get in the spirit.
Just click in the box below.

For a schedule for the 8th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza in Roswell, click here.

I'll be sitting somewhere along the street on Hwy92 near Roswell High School to see the fireworks tonight.
Hope to see you there!

IT'S RAINING IN ROSWELL !!!

It rained yesterday.

It's raining today.

Tomorrow the forcast calls for "Strong Storms".

The rain gage in my back yard says we've had just
over a half an inch of rain since yesterday.

Blooms are being knocked to the ground.

The pollen is being washed away.

My yard is greening up.

Birds are singing their praise.

I recently read that rain and snow since last November have added 6 feet of water to Lake Lanier.

Unfortunately, this is still isn't enough.

We're still in a drought situation.

Roswell and the surrounding Metro Atlanta areas still have watering restrictions.

If you live in Roswell like I do, you can find what those restrictions are at Roswell's Official City Website.
Just click the picture below and it will bring you to that site.

If you're in need of REALTOR® in the Roswell area, call me.

I love to hit the yard sales in the Roswell, Alpharetta and East Cobb County areas.

I get a thrill finding great buys, checking out the neighborhoods and seeing what's for sale around me.

Wearing my RE/MAX pin and sporting RE/MAX Magnets on my car,
I also use Yard Sales to prospect.
I want all that are around me to know that I am a Real Estate Agent.
I chat with folks and learn why they're having a yard sale.
Are they downsizing and getting ready to sell their house?
Do they need an agent? If not, do they know anyone that does?
If the house is already on the market, have they had many showings?
Mind if I take a look around?
Here's my card... Call me if you ever have any questions about the market in this area.

Well.... I was out and about a couple of weeks ago doing my thing....
I was having a great day....
I found pretty pewter plates to use to put cookies on and give away as gifts for the holidays.
I found some great stationary, some odd plates that I could use to put under planters in the house,
few other things things that I could use personally
and a few things that I could give to clients as housewarming gifts.

The best thing that I found, though, was recognition!
Imagine my surprise when I was approached by a nice looking man asking
if I was an ActiveRain member!
He recognized me from my picture here on ActiveRain.
WOW! How cool is that?

Louis, it was so nice to meet you.
The cards and flyers you left for me have been placed in our office for all to see.
I've put your contact info for Home Sweet Home Inspection Services in my database and
I've added you to my list of local Inspectors.
Here's your business card for all to see!

Roswell Georgia plans to go Dark for Earth Hour

Last year in Syndey, Australia, an an effort to fight global warming, all non-essential lights were turned off for an hour. The use of power dropped 10% during that hour.

Tomorrow, March 29th, Roswell Georgia officials are asking it's 90,000 residents and businesses do the same thing. The event is being organized around the world by World Wildlife Fund, a conservation organization. Locally in Roswell, this effort is being organized by the non-profit organization, Keep Roswell Beautiful.

What can you do to participate???

On March 29th, from 8 - 9pm, turn off all lights that are not needed to live. Streetlights and other public safety-designed lighting will stay lit. You don't have to live or have a business in Roswell Georgia to participate.

Want information on how you can be more involved???

Register at http://www.earthhour.org/ as either an individual, organization, school or business. You'll get information on what you can do to be more involved in Earth Hour, including useful tools and tips.

There is something about a Yard Sale I just cannot resist.

I especially like buying at a Yard Sale if the owner of the items I'm interested in has a story to tell about that item. If it was something special, I let the owner know that I will cherish and take care of whatever I purchased as if the story behind it were my own.

Today, I'll be going to my first Yard Sale of the Season. It's being put together by Pet Lovers all over Cherokee County. The proceeds will go to the Cherokee County Humane Society and other animal rescue efforts!

It was planned for last weekend but due to the storms that blew through our area, it will be held TODAY!!!!

Here's the flyer that was sent to me:

Spring Yard Sale

To benefit animals with special medical needs & the spay/neuter program for the Cherokee County Humane Society and other animal rescue efforts!

127 Lovingood Dr., Woodstock, GA 30189

Friday, March 21^st 9 - 4

From Hwy. 92, turn north onto Bells Ferry Rd., turn left onto Victoria Rd., turn right onto N. Victoria Rd., turn slight left onto Lovingood Dr. From Hwy. 575, take exit 8 Towne Lake Pkwy., (going west) to Bells Ferry Rd., turn right.

This is going to be a terrific sale, furniture, collectibles, household items, pictures, mirrors, rugs, bric-a-brac, china, books, linens, designer clothing, baby items, & much more.

For questions, E-mail quietzsch@aol.com.

A special thank you goes to Madison Storage, 2901 Eagle Dr., Woodstock, 770/591-3737 for providing us with free, and much appreciated storage.

If you are looking to adopt a new best friend, go to http://www.petfinder.com/.