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Yes, I felt the same shock when I read there were 128 Days until Christmas on a recent post by Kara Casamassina on Athletic Alley. She was actually talking about the recent Olympic victories by the Jamaican track team and happened to mention the 128 days!
You may or may not be in our Tampa Bay Area, But this morning almost all of us woke up to gray skies and rain. It reminded me that we, our family, forgot our Christmas in July day. Now, some of you may not celebrate the same holidays, but I just wanted … (1 comments)
Here's a contest for you. I took this cool picture of sleeping lions at the zoo, and am going to make it into several cards, but I need different captions or what they might be saying.
Although Austin's weather can make Christmas seem like the 4th of July, a sure-fire way to get into the spirit is to visit the annual Trail of Lights Festival. A holiday tradition for decades, this dazzling display of holiday decorations and lights is mounted in Zilker Park in Austin Texas every … (0 comments)
I am amazed how often I see something on Planet Green or HGTV or in books and my imagination runs wild with hopes and dreams. This week it was having a solar powered Christmas. I watched last year as as people hung lights,but not as many as the year before or … (10 comments)
Christmas in July is no new thing. I understand this. I remember the Christmas movies coming on in the middle of the year ,when I was a child, just as they still continue to do now. I remember the Christmas in July sales that happened and still continue to happen today. … (5 comments)
Every Day We THANK GOD for our soldier: SSG Brandon S McCall
Don't worry, I'm not going to go religious on you; I just thought I'd share something that happened to me last Sunday. My mother-in-law teaches Sunday School at our church. My daughter happens to be in her class. K-1st grade. She was asking the kids about Easter. They all made comments … (0 comments)
(snow shovels available at http://www.moabsports.com/)...well, Wisconsin will be open tomorrow,probably running three hours late.Theresa and I spent two hours digging out over a foot of the white stuffyou like to see at Christmas, and start to get annoyed with about this time of year.But digging out is a lot easier than digging in … (16 comments)
This first home is one of the most beautiful and ornate, of the Victorians in my area. It has curved glass in several windows and a classic paint scheme. This location is referred to as Victorian corner and there are several additional homes on the block and the adjacent block. … (3 comments)
I just responded to a blog and I thought I would share my response with you. http://activerain.com/blogsview/348906/Does-anyone-do-some
Check out our statistics below for 2007. It was a great year for our community and we hope for a great 2008 as well.What is Christmas Lake Village? Christmas Lake Village is a private community located in southern Indiana. It is a gated community which covers 2000 Acres with 3 lakes … (0 comments)
Tonight I'm having one of those nights....
Can't believe it is January 01, 2008. Hope everyone had a great Christmas or Holiday. I have been absent from AR for a few weeks. I am glad the holiday's are over. I work part time in retail but the part time goes out the window this time of year. The … (8 comments)
Ignore your scale for a few more days...because today and tomorrow are National Chocolate Day ! 
Talk about losing your Christmas Spirit! And appetite..... and lunch.... you get the idea. 
We had a small Christmas this year. My daughter who is four has more than enough toys all she does is play with the boxes anyway. So, the wife and I decided to go light this year and just enjoy the season without the maddening crowds at the malls and the … (2 comments)
My wife, son and I traveled south for Christmas. Naples Florida is where I met my wife and my son was born. It was fitting that 22 years later we returned for Christmas Eve. While we were there 
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Illumination at Peddler's Village Lahaska, PA
This was the first Christmas in our new house. We were so happy to find this brand new house at an affordable price during this "down" market. We still haven't moved everything in, and though we haven't organized everything, yet, I had Christmas dinner here, anyway.
Merry Christmas. We're not working today. Except for all the people at all the dinner parties who might vaguely be interested in buying a property. Don't you think that Christmas is a good time to think about buying yourself a new home. One with a bigger fireplace for all the socks? … (4 comments)
Christmas is nearly always a time to get loved ones together and reflect on the past year and remember the true values of Christmas. More than anything it is a time to put all the hurt and sad times out of our lives for one day. As we sat around opening … (1 comments)
I AM a Believer
Have a wonderful day with your family and friends on this Christmas holiday! It is important to remember the purpose of this day. It's not to measure the number of gifts or the amount another spent, but to be able to just spend time with those that you love. Be sure to tell … (3 comments)
http://www.wepraisehim.com/Christmas14pdw.html
Remax2000 shuts down on the 23rd leaving 350 real estate agents out of work as well as 20 administrative employees in Gilbert, Arizona. All 13 offices will be closed. Employees learned the news via emails and phone calls. Their current listings will follow them and deals in escrow will not be … (80 comments)
I woke up this morning and went downstairs to find absolutely no presents at all under the tree! Don't worry, no one broke in over night and stole them, Santa just must have forgot to come and visit us this year. Or did He?
Since I don't have small children at home anymore, I wasn't aware until recently of the website which tracks Santa's trip around the world. As I am writing this, Santa is in Colorado Springs, CO. He is carrying toys for girls and toys for boys. He is in his sleigh and … (13 comments)
Hoping you and your family have a warm, wonderful, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!The Christmas season holds special meaning unique to each one of us. Here are resources celebrating from different persepctives the meanings, traditions, literature, music, food, fun, faith and family gatherings associated with this time of the year.Christmas Celebrations, … (1 comments)
A client just sent me this and I HAD to share! You may have heard this before but, I had forgotten! Enjoy!
I had to share this old Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863). It has always been my favorite and I'm sure most of us remember the excitement in our hearts when it was read to us. Here is the original poem/story. Merry Christmas all. 
The One who put the stars in place And calls them all by name,Came down to earth as a little babe To free us from our shame
The year 2007 brought me more of the unexpected than I could have imagined. If you were to have told me last year at this time how many new people I would know from all over North America I wouldn't have believed it. Because of my blogging and internet exposure life … (28 comments)
I have not seen children this excited about Christmas in all of my days. My kids are REALLY looking forward to tomorrow. Since my wife and I have had a tremendous flurry of extracurricular activities to deal with this month, we just got around to decorating the outside of our home … (25 comments)
Anyone who can properly identify any of the homes in the following video on or before January 1, 2008 wins FREE movie tickets! 
I have spent the past 24 hours calling family members out of state, wishing all a Merry Christmas. With pretty much every call, I was left more anxious than before the call. Let's see, I called an uncle recently widowed, grieving & depressed; a cousin my age, who also lost his wife … (2 comments)
Best wishes from the Ultimate Hawaii Guide, featuring a complete condominium guide for Maui, plus information on beaches, and more! We look forward to expanding and much more to the guide in 2008, including more tools for Real Estate Professionals, and more information about Vacation Rentals on Maui. http://www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!!!!!!!! Best Wishes and Best of Luck for 2008.
May you have a safe and peaceful holiday. Best wishes for 2008.
Though today my business is technically "closed", I just wanted to stop in and wish each and everyone in the Active Rain community a very Merry Christmas!
For all of you who have wanted to hear me sing-here you go. It's not the best since I did this late at night after the kids were in bed but I really wanted to share my favorite Christmas hymn with all of you. It's also one of the most hopeful songs … (12 comments)
Thought you all may enjoy this poem I wrote with a little help from a friend!
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house were bags from Lowes, Home Depot and such. Pieces of tile and grout gone amuck. The cardboard boxes from packing were strewn, here and there and used as an architects plan. I fussed and I fumed, but, all to no avail. … (5 comments)
Would you believe that people are still out looking for rentals. On Saturday the 22d of December I showed a rental to eight prospective tenants. Two applied; both wanted to move in like immediately. With a little effort and an eye to customer service, I was able to do the necessary … (3 comments)
The other day I was cleaning out my garage and notice I had three boxes of toys that were not being used by my children. My husband and I spoke with our kids and asked that we give the toys to kids who don't have what we heve. They said they … (2 comments)
Okay, I've been tagged for a MeMe - again - by Martin Abehaus. He wants to know more about the Lady In Red, so okay - here goes. I won't repeat anything from my former MeMe ‘cause I've lived long enough to have lots of interesting things to share.
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife has passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate. He was sitting there looking at the snow that had … (5 comments)
Every Christmas I admire the most creative and beautifully decorated trees imaginable. I see them at stores, on do it yourself television shows and in other people's homes. However, I wouldn't trade my tree for any of them. Why? Because every one of our well-loved ornaments has a story.
38 years ago today I was lying in a crib at an adoption agency waiting to get picked up. I was 2 months old so I really don't remember, but I know the story so well from my parents. 
What a busy weekend here in Paradise and beyond! Everyone is running in all different directions to do their last minute gift shopping and grocery store runs in preparation of the great holiday parties with family and friends. Although the parties and visiting are incredibly fun, I equally enjoy my family … (0 comments)
With apologies to Clement Clark Moore for this parody by Margaret Woda, based on his "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
* Don't compare your Boss to Santa just because he's fat, jolly and only works one day a year.
With the Christmas Holiday literally hours away i thought it might be interesting to compare some Christmas Traditions in our families. (And if you are into other Holidays at this time of year those would be great too... families are made of traditions).
Wow! After today, only two more posts. That means Christmas is just around the corner! I hope you have all of your shopping done! :) Now on to the safety topic du jour...food safety!
Christmas Recipe 
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A CUSTOMER THAT WILL LOVE ME FOREVER AND BE MY NEW FAVORITE REPEAT 
And so what if it was a real estate agent who wrote: "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" Might it have gone a little like this (don't forget the melody)... On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: Twelve escrows closing Eleven lenders lending Ten qualified buyers Nine … (1 comments)
So the market is up 170 points today. The Fed has promised to do what ever it takes to keep credit markets in play....see report , and consumer spending is through the roof....see report . Hasn't anyone heard that we're in the worst real estate market in over 16 years and … (3 comments)
Think about it..you've heard of the most famous reindeer of them all (No..not Vixen..It was the one with the red nose not from a drinking problem or high blood pressure..Rudolph...you know Clarice's boyfriend). Anyway, back to the question, most famous broker of them all? Can't think of one that would … (4 comments)
SLICK THE SHOESHINE MAN, MR. SAM AND CHRISTMAS EVEN 1949
So many homes, so few buyers. It seems to be an ongoing event. I see lots of homes become contingent or even go under contract, only to later expire or be withdrawn. I can't imagine being a homeowner trying to sell their home before they are foreclosed on. Especially since Christmas … (4 comments)
This post comes courtesy of my wife, Theresa. She tries to make at least some of our gifts every year, and knows just what it is like to be down to the wire and out of ideas...
Hi Everyone, 
A Home for the Holidays
Having just come back from the local new shopping center (St. John's Town Center, Jacksonville, FL), I have to share my thoughts with you.