:Romney - From Couple Who Bought His Park City Home

 

 

Hal and Corinne Prewitt distributed this email on their own  (scroll down), and it checks out.
 
FYI, Google lists many sources of info on this couple,  including an article in Park City Magazine , Winter 2012, that  describes how they eventually remodeled the home.
Sounds like Hal is pretty much a Renaissance guy and Corinne  graduated from Wharton and served as Asst. County Mgr. for Miami-Dade  County($7 billion govt.).

As, you may know we  own Mitt Romney's former Park City, Utah home. Corinne and I have written a  non-political-issue story that you very likely have not heard. We did this because many Democratic,  Republican and Independent voters strongly recommended and found it valuable.  Private details, how he acted out of public view and when not running for  office. We are messengers delivering facts not initially his supporters nor anti-Obama. Mitt  Romney is very different from the man that many Americans have been led to  believe. 

Regardless of who any of us are supporting in the  presidential election, we all are better served by knowing the truth as this  does influence who we support. It was not approved by Mitt Romney or his  campaign. A download PDF is  available www.prewitt.net/MittRomneyInsite2012-08-16.pdfyou are welcome to email the PDF, page  link,or forward this email to your friends. Sorry, if  you received this more than once. Like to hear your  thoughts...

Ours is a factual  story that provides a rare glimpse and insight into the real Mitt Romney. Does  he really relate to the average American? As President, would he impose his  beliefs on others? Is he really Christian?

When you buy a home and its contents from someone  you really learn a lot about their true character, values and beliefs. And  rarely does anyone have the opportunity to learn how a politician acts out of  the public's view and when they are not running for office. Well, this  actually happened. When? Only a few years ago, in spring of 2009 when we  bought Mitt Romney's Park City, Utah, home. His family lived in this home for about ten years. Because our deal  included most of the contents, we gained a unique and unusual perspective of  him and his family of which most Americans are completely unaware. What we  experienced was not what we expected--not the stereotypical actions of a millionaire and  more importantly not the image most Americans have of Mitt Romney.

When most of us buy a home, the real estate agent or seller hands over the keys at closing and then as buyers, we are on our own. Not this time. We met Mitt Romney by himself at the house. He spent as much time as we needed showing us around, answering our questions and explaining how to use and service the home's equipment. And when he was done, he gave us his direct contact information should we have problems.

To move, if we can afford the cost, most of us  would hire movers with a team of workers. To save money, many of us are the  do-it-our-selves types. Which did Mitt Romney do? Like many of us, on his own  he rented a six-wheel truck and moved himself. He drove to the local Home  Depot and purchased wood to build whatever he needed for the transport. Mitt  moved his family's clothes, his family's photos, his family's mementos, his  grandchildren's toys. With the help of a friend and family, they loaded the  truck. Then, after answering all our questions, Mitt  Romney said his goodbyes, climbed into the truck, and began the long drive to his new home by  himself.

The Romney Park City home, which they designed and built, and its contents had much to say. Having raised a family of our own, we saw that the home was built with a focus on his family. No swimming pool, tennis court or movie theater. There are no maid, butler, or nanny quarters. Clearly Ann and Mitt raised their kids. No gold faucets, no  fancy silverware. The kitchen was simple and typical of an average  three-bedroom home, very much like those in which we  were raised. We were struck by the discovery that most of the art,  furniture, and all the curtains were made in America and  many by local craftsmen. Most of the linens were of good quality but not what  is found at very high end, exclusive stores. The master bedroom pillows had  tags from the average American’s most popular discount store.

In the most honored place in the master bedroom  hung a painting of Jesus Christ. Most Americans know little about Mormonism  and we didn't either. Mitt Romney clearly had a home of faith and family just  like the rest of us.

One of the most interesting questions many have  asked is, "As president will he impose his beliefs on others?" Many claim that  a President Romney would take away rights and impose his beliefs on all  Americans. The Romney home contents gave us insight into this question. One of  the strongest Mormon beliefs is the prohibition against drinking alcohol. We  were surprised to find a small supply which we were told was available for  guests, not for the family. Mitt Romney had a respect for his guest's wishes.  By not imposing his beliefs on others even within his own home, then clearly a  President Romney would not take away rights and impose his beliefs on all  Americans. Those making such accusations should stop. The facts do not support  their claims.

It is amazing what can be learned about someone  from observing the smallest details. In the Romney's family mud room where the  boots and outdoor clothing were stored, we found the Governor's ski gloves.  One of his son's apologized for his dad's lack of concern about his appearance  when Mitt went skiing because the gloves would surely be noticed. They were  worn out and had holes in the fingers. Mitt had gone to the garage tool box  and wrapped them with duct tape. Thrifty? Yes, and the repair provided an  immediate practical solution rather than traveling to the store to buy a new  pair. His indifference to appearance demonstrated his confidence, true  character and priorities. Good qualities but easily misunderstood because they  are quite different from those displayed by many famous people and certainly  politicians, who highly protect and prize their appearance.

As you have read, our story is not about a  wealthy man's nice home or its beautiful contents. It is about the story they  tell and how our experiences with him showed the real Mitt Romney. How his  family truly lived is a real indication of their values and beliefs. There is  more we could tell, but hope we have provided enough facts to answer some key  questions on many voters' minds. Mitt Romney is very different from the man  that many of us have been led to believe. Clearly he is more like most  Americans than not. We learned many things about Mitt Romney that contradicted  what we have been told. He is not aloof or out of touch. He is a man of faith,  family and American values. A guy who is well-grounded. It is not beneath him  to roll up his shirt-sleeves and get the job done. The fact that he has  allowed this to be kept so very private is a true testament to his character  and shows how different he is from many other politicians.

Who are we and why are we speaking out? Growing  up in Florida and Pennsylvania, we knew little to nothing of Utah, Mitt  Romney, his family or values, beliefs, religion and his capabilities. We were  amazed by what we learned. We want nothing more than for our fellow citizens  to know what we know. We are not part of any campaign, not Mormon nor  religious activists. We have voted for Democrats and Republicans and were not  Governor Romney supporters. Hal is a farmer, race car driver and retired after  creating a number of successful businesses. Corinne is a retired government  employee. We do not come from wealthy families. Our parents worked average  jobs. Our fathers were a mailman and an engineer. Our mothers were a nurse and  a housewife. We struggled, worked hard and are grateful for having been  rewarded over the years. We have never given up on achieving the American  dream. But the story we tell is not about us.

As Americans, we depend on our press to provide  us with factual and unbiased information. We hear politicians sometimes  misspeak and others take their statements out of context. Many times it is  hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction. Over the past few months, we  have noticed how different from reality some of the public perceptions and  media presentations of Governor Romney are. Unfortunately, some political  opponents spread false information and misconceptions. This is  wrong.

This injustice and the value of our story has led us to speak up and provide these facts. No one can say with absolute certainty what kinds of decisions a president will make while still a candidate for that office. To predict, we only have access to their words, history and if available the most useful facts of all, how they acted out of public view and when they are not running for office. This is why our story is so important, valuable and must be told.

No doubt some will want to dismiss our story, argue that it is not newsworthy nor relevant and possibly subject us to an undesired spot light. However, we hope the American people are given the opportunity to hear the truth, especially when the facts directly contradict what many people think to be true.

Corinne & Hal  Prewitt
mail@prewitt.net