A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, Dwight Pittenger

‘Twas the night before closing and all through the house
Not a builder was stirring not even a mouse.
All the lighting was hung in the foyer with care
In hopes that the homeowners soon would be there.

The bankers were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of closing docs danced in their heads.
And the realtor in her trench coat and I in my suit,
Wait round for a closing which makes us more loot.

When out in the driveway there arose such a clatter,
We sprang from the kitchen to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the curtain and threw up the sash.

The truck that pulled up in the new paved drive
Brought the items we needed to keep the deal alive.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a man with a hand-truck and four bags of gear.

With a burly young driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be pre-title, Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

Now Washer! Now, Dryer! Now, Oven and Fridge!
A Dishwasher! A Faucet! The closing I’ll bridge!
Back to the kitchen! Near the big blank Wall!
The appliances have come and now I’ll install!

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the holes, then stopped with a smirk.
The faucet was done, but he needed a test.
When the water flowed through, he finished the rest.

His eyes-how they twinkled!  His hands red as cherry!
As he worked and he drilled, his chatter was merry.
His tools were humming, his muscles were strong
This closing would happen, it wouldn’t be long!

Upon his completion, he sprang through the door,
Leaving me with my realtor, and the walkthrough to bore.
The homeowners arrived, with their inspector in tow
But everything was perfect, the closing was a Go!

Through teamwork and excellence, our homeowners were happy,
The home and its contents had turned out quite snappy!
Another year has gone by and we are still here
So relax for the Holidays and Happy New Year!