Anniversary of Trip to France

One year ago, we took a trip to France to participate in many celebrations commemorating an incident where two airmen (my husbands uncle James Scott and Gerand Allen, crashed into each other over the small village of Connerre in 1945 during WWII. After listening to the eyewitness accounts it sounded as though Scott was fired upon and injured or killed causing him to send his plane straight up clipping Allens plane. They were flying air missions to prevent the Natzis from transporting men and artillery to Normany. Scott was killed but Allen parachuted out and was rescued b the terrified villagers who helped him get to the French Resistance unit hidden in the woods until the American soldiers came through. The village of Connerre wanted to thank the families of these two brave men for helping to save them from the Natzis. It was a fantastic experience and among all the friends we made were the sister and son of Allen who it turns out live only 30 minutes away.

We got together for an anniversary party and here we are: Doug, John, Katherine, Me and Elle.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. Amelia Bullock Realtors. 512.589.7988.

If you are from Texas, you can appreciate the beauty of the desolate landscape. It's all about the big sky. Texas is so large it is very diverse. From the coast on the Gulf of Mexico to the mountains along the Rio Grande River on the Mexican boarder, the sky is always big.
This photo was taken at what we call "the farm" even though no one has farmed it for over 60 years. My husband is the 4th generation to own this land and we lease it to a rancher who runs cattle on it sometimes. We used to spend time fishing and picnicking on it but it's very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter.
My husbands great grandfather owned this land and divided it up among all his children. The others sold theirs but John Pike kept his and tried to farm the rocky soil. There are great stories of Indians, Jesse James and oil speculators. They never found any oil. My mother-in-law was born on "the farm." The house was moved to town in the 50"s so the only buildings are the old barn and the new barn. The new barn is about 100 years old.
This is a picture of my husband and youngest daughter. We are all very proud of our ownership of this land. You know what they say - Land, they aren't making any more of it.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. Amelia Bullock Realtors. 512.589.7988.

Austin Area Demographics

The demographer for the City of Austin, Ryan Robinson, has complied a list of the top 10 demographic trends:

1. No demographic group comprises more than 50% of the Austin population.

2. There is a decline in the percentage of families with children living in the urban core of Austin.

3. The African-American population of Austin is declining and is expected to continue to decline.

4. The steadily growing population of Hispanics could outgrown the Anglo populationin Austin in the next 25 years.

5. The Asian population has experienced significant growth in the Austin area.

6. African-American Austinites are moving into the suburbs as well as throughout the greater Austin area.

7. The Hispanic population continues to congregate in the southern east side of Austin.

8. There is more disparity between the affluent and less-than-affluent in Austin.

9. Indigent health care is a growing problem in Central Texas.

10. Urban sprawl is a continuing trend in the Austin area.

Other interesting facts include:
The unemployment rate in Austin has dropped with new jobs being created in the government, education & health services and leisure & hospitality industries.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. Amelia Bullock Realtors. 512.589.7988.

Search for homes through Austin MLS
Find your home's value
Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988.

Like us on facebook!