Photo of storm clouds on March 25th, 2023 taken by Lori Baden
Beaver Area School Districts among with many others have opted to close today due to ongoing power outages and damage from wind storms on Saturday.
Prayers for all still affected and hope that everyone is still diligent regarding trees that may still fall and potential live wires that come down with them .
It’s also wise to check your roofs for damage and consult your home owners insurance on how to proceed.
More rain expected today. Take care everyone.
Fall 2022 Pittsburgh Photos
Joe and I have now been back home a year here in Western Pennsylvania. One of the things we most enjoy, is having four seasons again. Especially Fall. Fall is our favorite.
We had company last week and had an excuse to do the Gateway Clipper with them, followed by a ride up to Mount Washington on the Duquesne Incline to have pre-dinner Drinks at The Grandview Lounge, then dinner at the fabulous Monterrey Fish Grotto.
It was such a beautiful day and evening to celebrate our love for each other and for Pittsburgh!
Lori Baden laments about selling her unique barn home near the beach.
So we’re headed home to Pennsylvania and West Virginia to be back close to family. And early in the wee hours of the morning, I listed our beautiful barn home. It’s truly bittersweet because we planned to stay here forever. We have so many memories in the short time we’ve been here and even got married here.
I just pray some other person or family will love it and care for it as much as we have.
For more details, you can go to https://loribaden.exprealty.com/property/266-172682-2199%20Freedom%20Parkway– or you can enter 2199 Freedom Pkwy, Hardeeville in Zillow or Realtor. com. You may not have to login there, but I can assure you, they will collect your information anyway. 😉
But I’ll go ahead and share the wonderful photos by AJ Pierro Photography . He’s totally awesome and was a pleasure to meet.
I have a feeling I will cry everytime I look at these photos. Tears of happiness, sadness, joys and memories made… That’s what a home should do for you.
The Magic of an Oyster Roadt explained by Lori Baden
Honestly, before I moved here, I’d eat an occasional oyster on a half shell. But it generally wasn’t my thing.
Until I moved here, and experienced the magic and beauty of an oyster roast bringing together friends and communities. It’s hard to explain but it is such a bonding experience. The closest thing I can compare it to, is communion at a church.
It’s one of the things I’ve missed most since the pandemic started, but last night, I finally had the opportunity to enjoy once more with a few select friends outdoors.
As I watched good friends enjoy the fabulous Bluffton oysters, and some great Lowcountry Boil I must add, I just took it all in. The food, the smells, the sights, the laughter and the friendships. I realize how blessed we are to live in such a glorious place with magical experiences. God is good.
Lori Baden shares her prayers for peace and unity this Election Day 2020.
I don’t share my personal political views online. They are mine, and yours are yours. But I do care and I do love, everyone. So here is what I DO have to say…
I just pray that the coming days bring peace… and that all this riot preparation is all for naught. I hope you will join me in prayer.
Let us ALL love our country and each other, and peacefully work together to make it better. United We Stand. Always. Amen.
AirBnB glitch ruins my honeymoon. Please read so it doesn’t ruin yours!
Crying so hard I can barely breathe…
I went to update info on my AirBnB account this morning, including my updated ID since I changed my name after getting married. I thought I was doing the right thing.
Well apparently uploading a new ID CANCELLED my honeymoon reservation (which is stupid, stupid, stupid!), and somebody booked it before I could get it corrected with AirBnb, in spite of instantly messaging and calling.
I am beyond devastated…
And now there is nothing available even remotely close or nice, especially that accepts a pet (Cinder was going with us). I don’t know how I’m even going to tell Joe when he gets up. 😭
Not to mention they said it would be 5-15 days to get my refund, which I will need to rebook anything anyway. And Joe has already put in for his time off work. I just can’t believe this…
I think every person using AirBnB, especially Brides to Be who change their name, should be fully aware of this glitch. I told them I would be taking to my social media accounts and possibly contacting the news. I don’t want anyone to experience this devastation.
I have no idea what we are going to do… I just hope Joe still loves me after this.
It was bad enough that last year I sacrificed immediately going on our honeymoon, because of work. That sacrifice was so appreciated with me being the recipient of a layoff this year from that same company.
I’m so done 2020. So done.
#AirBnb #airbnbexperience #honeymoonruined #because2020 #BrideWarning #CouplesWarning #TravelWarning
Wishing all the great Dad’s, Step-Dad’s and the Mom’s who had to be Dad’s, a great Father’s Day.
It’s been a while and this will be short, but expect to see more posts from me soon, but I have lots of reasons to celebrate during these trying times. I always try to focus on the positive and hope you are too.
I’m celebrating my daughter Hannah who graduated with honors amongst the chaos of Covid 19, from Belmont University and just moved to Nashville permanently to pursue a career in music business.
I’m celebrating the health of my son Jacob who is Charlotte and praying that he finds another job soon. He’s super smart and great at health and nutrition which a lot people need right now, so I’m hoping he’ll focus on that vs Food and Beverage.
I’m celebrating that my husband Joe has kept his job at Gulfstream so far, although he was switched to weekends. But that may not be an entirely bad thing…
Because… I’m celebrating that I’m now back in real estate sales full time vs being in a Broker or Management position. That means I’ll have my weekends free to work with you or someone you know.
I’m celebrating eXp Realty because even though they had to make some recent cutbacks, this model was built for this economic crises. We still have over 60 hrs of live training and networking per week!
I’m also celebrating that we now have over 28,000 agents that I can refer you to in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
Let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you in the Hilton Head/ Bluffton/ Beaufort markets or if you need a great referral agent. 853.505.3132
And last but not least, I’m celebrating Mother’s Day weekend. It’s the hardest and best job I’ve ever had. I’m sure all of you will join me in that celebration!
I look forward to more celebrations with you.
Do you recognize limitations or effort?
Sometimes it’s the little things that inspire me and really make me think.
Like seeing this little Eastern Box Turtle climbing our fence just a bit ago. He was trying SO hard in spite of his limitations and obstacles. I really admire his effort.
Whether it be your in your business, your relationships, or in yourself…. Do you see limitations and obstacles? Or do you see effort?
By the way, I rewarded this little guy’s effort by placing him in the thicker greener grass on the other side. He earned it. Maybe there is somebody’s effort you need to recognize too…
Find out why I’m no longer Lori Bee.
So in case you didn’t notice, my name has changed. Yes, that’s a good thing. Actually, a great thing. I got married on Black Friday, ending 47 years of Bachelorhood for my Joe. LOL.
Actually, I’m the one that’s blessed… he waited 47 years to find “the one.”
We got married at home here in our barn. It was a gloriously beautiful fall day. Just perfect. I hope all of you will rejoice with us. We are truly best friends, in love.
And as a side note, I’ve been crazily busy with work too. Yes, I’m still in real estate. Still with eXp Realty. It’ll be 4 years soon. Since then we’ve grown from just over 1000 agents to 25,000+ nationally, and from 40 to well over 700 here in SC. Production volume has grown from $90 million a year in 2017 to over $581 million here in SC, in 2019. To say I’m proud, is an understatement! As Designated Managing Broker, I oversee operations in South Carolina for this wonderful company.
We have over 30 agents here locally to assist you, and I do referrals all the time. Locally, statewide and nationally. Let me know if I can assist you in finding your piece of paradise, like I’ve found mine. It would be my pleasure.
Lori Baden, eXp Realty, Cell: 724.462.7082, OFFICE: 888-397-7352 ext 1379 