All that know me in the Rain know I am Thankful for my Cleo . She is my Siamese cat . She was a gifted to me from my daughter Johanna . I stayed with my daughter and her family before I moved into my condo . Her cat became very attached to me that Summer . They went down the Seashore for a few weeks and Cleo and I spent many days and nights together . When I moved my daughter gave Cleo to me . My grand-kids wanted a dog if I had the cat it was like they could still have both .  I am very thankful for Cleo . My grandson Aidan says we are made for each other .  She  is crying at the door until I open it  when I come home If she is in the bedroom she comes running when I open the door  She is a loving companion and I am grateful for her  . Thank you Johanna contest for active rain Novembe... 11/13/2017

 My oldest granddaughter Alexis and I finally went out to eat dinner . The Shogun Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi was our choice  . Located in Bensalem 2080 Street Rd We feasted on four orders of spicy tuna and shrimp  California rolls . The service was excellent .The food was delicious and fresh .What do you have after  the California roll  . Well we chose fried ice cream . It was delicious . We had great conversation and great food 10/22/2017

 Lets go to the movies . This one is a funny feel good movie . To be honest I thought right another chick movie and maybe it is ; but it had me roaring . Yes this movie was so entertaining from start to finish . Smile on my face enjoyable . I did not expect to like it .   Like  I did not  .  I loved it . I even saw it in a regular movie theater .Well there were only me and some people in the back so I could put my feet up ;but there were no reclining seats .  The spoiled movie brat who I am still  wants the comfort of the padded reclining seats . However  I still enjoyed this hilarious amusing comedy . Heartwarming and well acted .   Hurry if you miss it  in Theaters you may soon catch it on DVD . It is good to laugh with all the tragedy in the world today  Check your local listings for... 10/02/2017

 What is  La Shana Tova  Happy New Year    What you may say New Year ? It is not January first it is the end of September 20 2017 . What is Rosh Hashanah? It’s the Jewish New Year. Literally meaning "the head of the year" in Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah – also spelled Rosh HaShanah, Roshashana and Rosh Hashannah, among other variations – is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days and is usually celebrated in September. Due to the Jewish calendar being based on the lunar cycle – sometimes in October .   Although it’s a time for celebration, it’s also regarded as quite a solemn festival.People are encouraged to take the opportunity for personal reflection and ask forgiveness for their wrongdoings over the year just gone. And if you think the whole New Year in September thing’s nuts, get this. Whi... 09/20/2017

 Ring a ding ding  Hello Hannah Williams  speaking  Yes we would like to see the listing located at xxx main street . I am sorry but that listing is no longer available . What do you mean the voice on the other end bellowed it is here on the website   .Who puts this stuff on this website . I very politely asked I don't know what website are you looking at .  He then called to the other person in the room and asked . I then explained to him I was just on the multiple listing service and that the  listing he had called me on had sold several months ago . He started to scream at me and asked me why I had not updated the information .I told him the website he was looking at was not my website  .I asked him what he was looking for and suddenly the line went dead . We were disconnected .  Luc... 09/10/2017

 I live in a Condo so I have a window sill garden . At one time Orchids were a plant that I could not grow then suddenly I got the hang of growing Orchids . Now I have a window sill full of Orchids. When I go in my second bedroom to see my Orchids Cleo runs in no matter what she is doing to check out what is going on .We talk to the plants and politely ask for flowers .I take my hand wave it and say Swish flowers please Cleo looks at me in amazement   The Orchid in the picture that is blooming was dying at Produce Junction last year . I picked it up for a dollar but my heart was in love. I was shocked when it bloomed this year So far it is the only one blooming but another one has just spouted .So more blooms to come . When I want flowers I go to my favorite flower store which is also m... 08/28/2017

 Market report and Homes sold in Bensalem  township Bucks county in July   2017 .Bensalem  township is located in Bucks County Pa. There are homes in all price ranges in Bensalem  township. I looked up the mls this morning,   to see the real estate activity in July  2017.I looked for residential listings sold .There were 51 homes that settled in July   2017.The highest sale price was $ 469,000 and lowest sale price was$ 132,500 The above is subject to errors and omissions. Bensalem  township is located in Bensalem  school district. Bucks County is a beautiful place to live. There are parks, golf courses, restaurants and fine shopping in Bucks County.If you are looking to buy a home in Bucks County call Gita Bantwal at Re/Max Centre Realtors. 215343-8200x124 or 215-275-8491 cell I hold t... 08/26/2017

Asking the Wizard the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.to make me Human Yes that is me . Off to see another movie . If I am down or bored maybe I just need to be inspired . Movie land is where I will go . When I was a small child my Mother would say Hannah no school today . Instead she was taking me to the movies . I learned history and about life from the movies  Probably saw stuff a child shouldn't have seen but I did anyway . Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was a must see for Mom It was all the rage as she had left Eddie Fisher and the movie was  a spectacular . I learned more about history . Suddenly Last Summer  was a strange movie still not sure why he was murdered .  Saturday's was double feature day movies twenty five cents  and popcorn was ten cents . Oh my dear I am o... 08/24/2017

 Was in the office finishing up my paper work yesterday . A couple of the guys popped their heads in and said if you get a listing in a gated community preferably two bedrooms two baths please let me know  I have buyers .Didn't want to say I have a list of buyers myself.  I just looked up and said sure thing . Guess they didn't hear me mumbling and complaining that everyone was enjoying the end of summer .They are down the shore ,at the pool and getting the kids ready for school .  I had just read Barbara Todaro   post yesterday about mailing out for fall listings and she is so right on . That is what I am preparing to do went to the printer the sign read " Closed Will Reopen After Labor Day "  I did not realize Summer was that close to an end . It was half price AMC Movie Tuesday . I d... 08/23/2017

Today was a special day . I lunched with a friend I worked with for thirty  some odd years . We have worked together in the same office  then I left . Then I went to another Re/Max and she left and came with me . She stayed for five years then she left. Well we are both summer babies so we met for lunch at our favorite Chinese Buffet . I really meant to take pictures but forgot . Next time . This post really is not about eating . It has been awhile since I caught a movie . You know how I love to escape from the real world and into my movie world . I still had my  movie gift card from my grandson Ryan from my birthday . I could make the 4PM show . This time there were other people in the movie theater  . So I had to behave no talking to myself dancing or singing .  I was at my favorite A... 08/17/2017

Bensalem township Bucks county, homes for sale.Bensalem township is located in Bensalem school district. There is a shortage of inventory of homes for sale in some parts of the country. I am glad to write that we have homes fo sale in all price ranges.I looked up trendmls this evening fo homes for sale in Bensalem township..I checked residential listings only. There are 137 active listings of homes for sale.The lowest list price is $32,000 for a mobile home.The highest list price is $3,700,000 for a single home.The above is subject to errors and omissions. You can register on my web site www.gitbantwal.com and look up all listings of homes for sale.You can email me at gita01@aol.com if you want to look at any home for sale.Call Gita Bantwal at Re/Max Centre Realtors 215-275-8491 direct ... 08/13/2017

  Baby Driver  written and directed by Edgar Wright . I watched the preview before I saw it and thought okay that looks good . Before the movie started Edgar Wright came on the screen and thanked you for coming to the movies to see it the way a movie was meant to be seen . Oh wow how right Mr Wright was .  I was at my favorite movie theater with reclining seats The Woodhaven in Bensalem . Believe it or not I was the one and only in the movie . Happy I was because this movie had me Rocking and Rolling singing and dancing and making a fool of myself . In other words having a grand old time .  Great cast wonderful music best movie I have seen in awhile  Now please don't get me wrong .This is not an Oscar winner  It is a shot em up bang bang fun movie with amazing car chases .  "Baby Driver... 07/25/2017

I am so lucky to have so many wonderful and thoughtful people in my life . Last week was my Birthday . A lady never says how old she is  . When she reaches a certain age she just smiles and says "Yes it is my Birthday "  My broker and his wife gave me a brownie fudge cake that was so sweet and delicious . It was all wrapped up in a pink bag with bows and ribbons .  Also Praful Thakkar remembered my Birthday  and Re-Blogged my post My Grandson Ryan with his own money that he earned this summer working purchased me a Birthday card and a Movie Card so a movie review will be coming  soon . . That was very special to me  My daughter and grandchildren were coming over to the pool to spend the afternoon swimming .That makes it best Birthday ever .  While my son (well my son in-law but I think ... 07/23/2017

This is a tragic story for everyone involved . Can you imagine the fear and panic of the parents and family not knowing if these men are alive or dead .My heart goes out to their families and friends.The missing men are identified as Mark Sturgis, 22, of Pennsburg; Tom Meo, 21, of Plumstead; Dean Finocchiaro, 19, of Middletown Twp.; and Jimi Tar Patrick, 19, of Newtown.Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said he believes foul play is involved.Here is a news video that best explains what is happening on this tragic story  I will post more news as it unfolds  as it is a very sad and tragic story that touches my heart  and many of the local residents in the area 07/11/2017

Birthday Party Celebration Party for John Tinelli -Bob Stewart tooToday was family day it was my son in law John Tinelli 's Birthday Celebration ! We had hot dogs and cheese burgers and delicious home made potato fries . Just as the BBQ was starting  there was a small problem . There was not ant propane gas left so the official cook . John Tinelli himself had to go out and get propane gas . While the other cooks in the house made delicious salads  and slipped in the surprise Birthday cake his favorite Italian Cheese Cake . Fun was has by the kids in the salt water pool .They could care less how long dinner would take .  It was not John's Birthday today it is really tomorrow but Sunday was an easier day to celebrate . His Mom came down from the Seashore . He is one heck of a guy and more... 07/09/2017

 There has been talk what does NAR do for us . I hear many agents complain  mostly when our dues need to be paid . What better time to complain . I seldom know how to respond to these questions when asked   Lately there has been the controversy about the petition on Stop Zillow as they unveil their silent offers .Articles have been written and it does make one wonder. I must say today I did read very interesting articles that did explain what NAR has been doing for us and I would like to share it with you . Perhaps you already have read it . Perhaps you have not NAR joins coalition to preserve net neutrality NAR has joined a coalition of businesses and public interest groups working to preserve Open Internet rules — also known as network neutrality. NAR has joined with tech companies li... 07/07/2017

 It was a hot hot summer day and what better way to spend the evening with my thirteen year old grand daughter  then see a scary movie together . We decided to see "The Mummy" and enjoy it at our favorite movie theater with reclining seats . We both highly recommend this small movie theater as the seats are so comfy and recline . I purchased the tickets in the afternoon so it was just walk in hand them the tickets .Like the weather all over it was still really hot out and when we walked-in the nice cool movie it was great .  We both enjoyed the movie and jumped in fear at some of the scenes .She at thirteen and me well let's just say she is my grand daughter my oldest girl of the four I have .We will leave it at that .  It is not always easy to find movies these days that we both enjoy ... 06/30/2017

In My Humble Opinion Real Estate agents should take  Real Estate courses in moving.  We need to realize how much stress is involved in the process . This way when  our clients get upset with us when we really did nothing wrong. We as agents will will not take it so personal . Sometimes things are just so overwhelming with everything that is involved with buying /selling a house . Who do you want to represent you when buying or selling a house   . Someone who understands your stress and knows how to handle the situation of course  Here is a short list of stressful situations Having  to find document that you have not a clue  where you put or packed them . You have to pack up all the things you own . Find boxes and you already packed  that might not have  labeled .  Making arrangements to... 06/29/2017

"Wonder Woman" Movie AMC Woodhaven Bensalem Pa Relax Recline Enjoy  School is out and my grand Daughter Olivia who is eight years old was looking forward to seeing "Wonder Woman"  To tell you the truth so was I . The Woodhaven AMC movie theater is our favorite movie theater because it has the reclining seats .  They are so comfortable. It was a hot summer afternoon and we went around  four in the afternoon .   It was a wonderful movie . Olivia learned a little about Greek Mythology and about Nazi's in World War II .  She already knew that her Mom wanted to grow up to be Wonder Woman.  When Mom was little she had all the gear that Wonder Woman wore  bathing suit ,under wear and all the accessories .I told Olivia in my eyes her Mother was Wonder Woman .How else would she raise all four of... 06/21/2017

One day I must have received at least ten scam phone calls . It was so annoying as I was dealing with an appraisal problem that I was trying to solve . I was also trying to negotiate a sale with another agent and our clients .  In the middle of these calls were these annoying phone calls beeping in . I was also talking to contractors who were doing repairs on properties .  Some of these numbers from these scam callers I had blocked but they seem to call you back on another number  "Congratulations your loan has been approved"  This was really interfering with my business   I was so frustrated I called my phone service provider . Did you know that for $4.95 extra a month they will block these calls for you .  They will give you the first two months free to see if you are happy with the s... 04/18/2017