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Big Nerd Ranch Plants Big Footprint with Atlanta HQ

Big Nerd Ranch

I am often amazed at some of the companies that call Atlanta home…and I (or maybe YOU) don’t even know it. This story comes on the heels of my post about Atlanta Top 10 City for Technology Mergers and Acquisitions! Well if you are a tech person, and develop apps for the mobile world, then [...]

SLIDESHOW: Southwest opens Atlanta pilot base, People Department – Atlanta Business Chronicle

See on Scoop.it – Georgia Tech News Events Southwest Airlines Co. on Tuesday marked one year of flying in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson…   Thom Abbott‘s insight: The opening of a pilot base in Atlanta will give the pilots the opportunity to live in Atlanta, since it is where they will start, and end trips. [...]

Where To Buy Girl Scout Cookies In Midtown Atlanta

Buying Girl Scout Cookies in Atlanta

  Where To Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Midtown Atlanta Come on….who does NOT love some Girl Scout Cookies??? And what’s your favorite? Mine, hands down are the Thin Mints. But, I’ve got a secret that makes them even better, and I’m going to share. Take a tube of them (they come two tubes per [...]

Classic Car Commercials — 1989 Lincoln Mark VII

I’ve loved Lincolns since I was a kid. If money was no option, I’d probably have an amazing collection of 1960′s- today of Lincolns. But the 1987-89 model years…some of my favorites! I’d still buy a 1989 today if I could find one in great shape. Thom AbbottI’m a real estate broker living and selling [...]

Grandmother Says…Carrots, Eggs, or Coffee. Which Are You?

grandmother

I saw this on Facebook this morning. You know you see and read all kinds of stories and never know where they come from. If they are about a current event, you want to know the facts are correct. But if it is one of those “feel good” stories, it doesn’t really matter where it [...]

Classic Car Commercials — 1961 Lincoln Continental

You have to marvel at all parts of this commercial…it’s black and white, which makes a statement. The technology of the time — the doors, the convertible top…and a 4-door convertible as well! These truly are classic cars, and sought after as well!  I’d love to have a 1969 … the last year of the [...]

Three Georgia companies on Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list

aflac

There are lots of good things in Georgia…many of them I’ve yet to experience…..but that’s another post! Atlanta (and Georgia) has some pretty impressive place to work! We have some major U.S. Corporations based in Atlanta, including Coca-Cola, Delta AirLines and United Parcel Service, just to name a few! but, it’s pretty cool when you [...]

Classic Car Commercials — My Truck!

Well, I am not nearly as close in mileage to some of these Chevy Truck owners, but my Ford does have 186,000 on it. For a V-6 engine, I think that’s pretty good…and I’m sure she will make it to 200,000! Then maybe I’ll be able to get a Chevy….or another Ford? Here’s some happy [...]

Your Lifeline — Put Your Car Keys By Your Bed

Your Lifeline Put Your Keys By Your Bed

Or, on a chain around your neck. Put Your Car Keys By Your Bed Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr’s office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone [...]

Classic Car Commercials — Would You Do This With YOUR Truck?

When you see some of the things they will put a truck through in a commercial, I often wonder why you see people driving a truck or SUV slow down for the speed bumps in a parking lot? I wonder if they would do this?   Thom AbbottI’m a real estate broker living and selling [...]