Just buy em lunch! :) as a Tampa Realtor Working with so many military families in and out of MacDill AFB, here in TAMPA I have to pay it forward and do the same here. I received this email and believe it was on of the best I have read in quite some time. It was so great I had to pass it on...
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. 'I'm glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap, I thought.
Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation. "Where are you headed?" I asked the soldier seated nearest to me. "Great Lakes Air Base. We'll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we're being deployed to Iraq."
After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached Chicago, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time.
As I reached for my wallet, I overheard soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. "No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. Probably wouldn't be worth five bucks. I'll wait till we get to Chicago."
His friend agreed.
I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty dollar bill. "Take a lunch to all those soldiers." She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. "My son was a soldier in Iraq. It's almost like you are doing it for him."
Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, "Which do you like best -- beef or chicken?" "Chicken," I replied, wondered why she asked. She turned and went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first class.
'This is your thanks.'
After we finished eating, I went again to the back of the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. "I saw what you did. I want to be part of it. Here, take this." He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not looking for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the plane. When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand, and said, "I want to shake your hand."
Quickly unfastening my seat belt I stood and took the Captain's hand. With a booming voice he said, "I was a soldier -- a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot."
I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm.
When we landed in Chicago I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. "It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God Bless You."
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals. It seemed so little...
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including my life."
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
Looking for a home near Macdill AFB? I am a local TAMPA Native Realtor, and home consulant serving Veterans in Tampa Bay.
Katrina Madewell (813) 235-9889 or (813) 777-1196
Red Rock Resort has so much to do! This fabulous Hotel and Casino, has so much more than just gambling, it even has a Bowling Alley INSIDE THE RESORT! WOW!
Some By Referral Only folks were hanging out at the bowling alley on Monday night after the Summit.
Did I mention that I used the Queen of Hearts from the Black Deck to Negotiate my way into an additional 15 minutes of bowling at no charge at all?
Here are some Pics of us bowling after the event. Yeah, don't ask what I bowled, I was MERELY there for FUN only! Glad my partners weren't expecting me to pick up the slack!
Here are more: Melanie...
and Ian:
Man I think we are boring these guys!
and Sherry
and Crystal ( I just whipped yall with a Strike)
and Jeff Feldman
and Bob Daslimer
and me....
Some one hijacked my camera....
More of the By Referral Only crew
wait Meshell ... look up
Oh Yeah and there is Jim... the master Bowler
Crystal Brummer and I always have fun and push each other to the limit ....
Tampa FL home in Carrollwood, under $150,000 is too sweet of a deal to pass on:
This spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom is on a Cul-De-Sac. The home features and open Kitchen with Separate Dining Room. Living Room has Vaulted Ceilings. Screen Lanai, and Spacious Fenced BackYard. Quiet Tree Lined Street in the Heart of Carrollwood. A+ Rated School Districts. This home is Centrally located in the Carrollwood area of Tampa, Right off the Veterans (Suncoast) Express way for an easy commute. Privacy Fence, Quiet Neighborhood with Great Neighbors. NOT a SHORT Sale Listing priced at just $149,900.
Kitchen is beatifully decorated and laid out:
Living Room
Beautiful trees on the property
Large Yard to play in, (swing set included)
For more information on this home contact, Katrina Madewell (813) 777-1196
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As you begin your search for TAMPA Homes, rest assured we can search for and Save you time, energy, and money... ONLY looking at the homes you like the best!
What homes can we look at for you? We promise to deliver beyond your expectations. If you elect we can offer you, your personal search comes with your own private web page that allows you to view the homes in your search criteria, mark your favorites, possabilities, and delete the ones you don't like!
The best part of it all is AS A BUYER, YOU NEVER PAY FOR OUR SERVICES!
Here what just a few of our most recent advocates had to say about our services:
Katrina Madewell, Helping Buyers and Sellers and borrowers in TAMPA Florida for 16 years. For a FREE TAMPA RELOCATION GUIDE to this area including the Greater Tampa Bay area and surrounding neighborhoods, click here, to request your easy to get, no obligation Relocation Package to Buying Tampa Real Estate.
You can use our unlimited FREE access to our local TAMPA MLS, to Search for Tampa Homes right here: 
Phone (813) 235-9889 or on my CELL PHONE (813) 777-1196 by email at Katrina@KatrinaMadewell.com
Search for Tampa Area News and Information at TheBestHomesInTampa.com
Get Mortgage related questions answered at KatrinaMadewell.com
Katrina Madewell is a Home Consultant serving Tampa Bay for 16 years now. Katrina can be reached at (813) 235-9889 or on the web at TheBestHomesInTampa.com
Account Scams - Use RipOffReport.com to check companies, places and people out. If you have never used this site, you should check it out! Anytime I Stumble upon anything and they want my Bank Acccount info, I use extreme Caution and typically back away from anything I am considering. The next action I take is to check them out on the web. I check RipOffReport First, then I typically Google the name I am wanting to check out.
The next time want to do business with someone or a corporation, Check them out first! While Everthing that you read on the web is not necesarrily true, you can get an idea or WHO you intend to deal with.
Never give out your bank account information, but instead use PayPal or another means of payment. As they report in this video, "Once they get your bank account information it's over". More and More people are facing this tough economic challenge to pay the basic necessities monthly, don't let this happen to you.
Katrina Madewell (813) 235-9889
Your Tampa Home Consultant Looking out for you!
I know you are looking for a great deal right now on a Carrollwood home, so here is a list of my TOP 5 picks. These homes are available right now for sale without the wait of a short sale.
Contact me, Katrina Madewell, at (813) 777-1196 for more detailed information on any of these homes:
Price | Bedrooms Bathrooms | Sq Feet
Carrollwood Village
Large Home in The Hamlet
Pleasant Estates
Fabulous Native Woods, Amazing Community
Original Carrollwood
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As you begin your search for TAMPA Homes, rest assured we can search for and Save you time, energy, and money... ONLY looking at the homes you like the best!
What homes can we look at for you? We promise to deliver beyond your expectations. If you elect we can offer you, your personal search comes with your own private web page that allows you to view the homes in your search criteria, mark your favorites, possabilities, and delete the ones you don't like!
The best part of it all is AS A BUYER, YOU NEVER PAY FOR OUR SERVICES!
Here what just a few of our most recent advocates had to say about our services:
Katrina Madewell, Helping Buyers and Sellers and borrowers in TAMPA Florida for 16 years. For a FREE TAMPA RELOCATION GUIDE to this area including the Greater Tampa Bay area and surrounding neighborhoods, click here, to request your easy to get, no obligation Relocation Package to Buying Tampa Real Estate.
You can use our unlimited FREE access to our local TAMPA MLS, to Search for Tampa Homes right here: Phone (813) 235-9889 or on my CELL PHONE (813) 777-1196 by email at Katrina@KatrinaMadewell.com
Search for Tampa Area News and Information at TheBestHomesInTampa.com
Get Mortgage related questions answered at KatrinaMadewell.com
Katrina Madewell is a Home Consultant serving Tampa Bay for 16 years now. Katrina can be reached at (813) 235-9889 or on the web at TheBestHomesInTampa.com
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Buyers NEVER pay for our services!! I am here to serve you & guide you on the Greater Tampa Bay Area. Over 16 yrs experience to assist you with Real Estate & Mortgage needs. TheBestHomesInTampa.com
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Here you can Search for Tampa Homes Online anytime.
Get your Tampa Mortgage related questions answered here. (you can even apply online, via secure military specific encrytion)
Here is our office location: 3111 W Dr M.L. King Jr Blvd Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33607
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ytr5DAXQ5c
We specialize in family Relocations to the Tampa Bay area. We also assist MANY First Time Home Buyers, as well as MOVE - Up buyers. Experience shows, that our SELLERS get their home sold in 90 days or less, and within 5% of the asking price. If you are looking for a great place to live, IF A rated schools are important to you, If like me, you prefer the home buying selling experience to be a smooth memorable one, we are here to help!
First and foremost, we will SEEK to truly understand what is important to you about the home buying (selling) experience, and only when we can confirm we have heard your answers, then and ONLY then, will we craft a strategy to find your perfect home, and home loan program that fit your mortgage financing needs. When it comes to buying selling and borrowing, we believe that ALL Real Estate agents are NOT created equal, one size DOES NOT fit all.
Tampa Home Buyers & Sellers tell you the truth:
http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8037D86B954DB405
"My family & I saw the home and LOVED it! They said you did an amazing job and I am so grateful to you. May God forever bless you and yours! I will always be indebted to you." Diana Hayn
"We were so pleased with the time period in which you sold our home, you are the ONLY REALTOR we will ever use!" Mandee W.
"After Several attempts to buy my first home, you stuck with me the whole time, and guided me through the entire process, I couldn't be more pleased with my home buying experience. You made it a snap, we thank you." Brenda Jones
"Thank you for your efforts and thank your staff for theirs in this endeavor, my first home purchase. From the beginning you have set a bar FAR above what I expected and have truly earned my referral and accolades to anyone who is in the market for a home / mortgage. Chrissy, Michelle, and the rest of your staff are direct representatives of your dedication and effort. They are to be commended for their tireless and I am sure unsung work THANK YOU ALL! Finally, you are welcome in my home anytime. I thought you would like to know that you are the first to receive a letter with my NEW address and phone number. I felt that it is an honor that you have earned and deserve. Again Katrina, thank you and your staff for all of your efforts....and I look forward to working with you in the future..." Jeremy Farner
"Your experience not only in the real estate industry, but mortgage, title, and general Tampa area knowledge were of great value to us, Thank you!" John McCorkle
"It was a pleasure to work with someone that honored and respected military personnel as you did, we will be referring other families we know... that plan to buy, sell, and borrow." Marlene Clark
"Thank you for all of your help. You went above and beyond and not many people do that" I am enjoying the house and the yard! You'll be hearing from me when I buy in the future!" Angie Watson
"If we had not done what Katrina told us to do, When she told us to do it... we would not be where we are today" Mendi Delavan
"You saved me, you saved our marriage, you Saved us!" Andy Delavan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igEXGxNbE7g
"It was a pleasure to have Katrina help me with the sale of my home" Bob Murdock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJrDf4XV33g
Timiko's experience buying her 1st home, she tells you how we put her interest's first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy5SysiPZzY
Thea shares her experience utilizing our services multiple times:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4CwblIf3Ag
Don & Alma talk about why they recommend our services: (what a personality they have, they really compliment each other)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnCq5Hrychg
Neel & Debbie say their new home would not have been possible without our help:
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