Summertime!

The solstice has come and gone - summer is here!

We had the door wide open in the office today despite the 63 degree temperature. People wandered in and out; as Realtors, we are expected to know what is happening in the village. Our office is on a side street, but next to Doug's Fish Fry which has lines down the street and past the office every Friday night. Personally, I prefer his salmon, available only Tuesday through Thursday.

There are odd requests, sometimes. After the usual - "Where can we eat?" to "Is there a public restroom?" and the always present "Are there lakefront rentals?" we have encountered less easily answered questions. Last evening a woman looked for pet care for her two 13-year-old chihuahuas. I knew someone and hopefully helped her a bit. Today a woman wanted a garden center, which actually Skaneateles proper doesn't have, but neighboring towns do. She had come from Rochester for her one day of vacation and was headed home.

The streets were filled today despite the breezy, cool weather. The office is on a corner, so we watch merging traffic and listen to sirens when the fire department is called. The fire department will move up to West Lake Road (Kane Avenue) and Route 20 (West Genesee Street) soon, but I've heard the siren will remain in the center of the village. Our corner, however, will not be treated to the sight of fire engines screaming through gridlocked traffic much longer.

I took a break and went to a clothing store to buy a pair of pants I'd admired earlier in the week. The talk was about all the homes for sale, a seemingly inordinate amount. There are more signs than usual, but I also remember as a child being driven along East Lake Road and marveling at the for sale signs.

I'm doing my part to dismiss them. Two listings sold this week and two buyers buying. And the weekend promises more good news.