active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ Dark in Here - 05/24/12 09:46 AM

 
A woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman's husband also comes home. She puts her Lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already. The little boy says, "Dark in here." The man says, "Yes, it is." Boy - "I have a baseball." Man - "That's nice." Boy - "Want to buy it?" Man - "No, thanks." Boy - "My dad's outside." Man - "OK, how much?"
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active rain community: total eclipse of the moon - 05/22/12 08:55 AM

"Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished." ~ Og Mandino
"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least." ~Goethe
"Are you in earnest? Then seize this very minute. What you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it; only engage and then the mind grows heated; Begin, and then the work will be completed." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Happiest are the people who give most happiness to others." ~ Dennis … (1 comments)

active rain community: Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Did You Know - 05/18/12 07:00 AM

 
Moulton Niguel Water District does not have the benefit of access to local supplies of water, so all of the Districts water is imported from the Colorado River and the Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta.
This water travels hundreds of miles before reaching local homes and businesses. It’s a journey that requires a great deal of energy, but many customers aren’t aware of the connection between water & power.
 
Each year, nearly 20 percent of the state’s energy is used to transport, treat and utilize water. In fact, California water and wastewater agencies spend more than $500 … (0 comments)

active rain community: Mother's Day Poem - 05/12/12 09:12 AM

 
Mother is she who spends sleepless night to make you sleepMother is she who understands you from the very deep…Mother is she who will laugh and cry along with you….Mother is she who teaches how to drink, eat and how to chew…Mother is she who scolds you for your goodMother is she who will support you in any mood…Mother is she who accepts you in any situation…Mother is she who motivates you for your every little creation…Mother is she who gives you blessings at every step…Mother is she who is always worried for your fate…Mother is she who can … (3 comments)

active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ Father I Have Sinned.... - 04/12/12 09:20 AM

Lisa goes into the confessional booth at her church and says "Blessme father for I have sinned, I have taken unfair advantage of thegenerosity of a very kind and handsome man."
The priest says "is that you Lisa?"
"Yes Father Leahy, it is me."
"Who was the man you took advantage of?"
"I can't tell you, Father Leahy, because I do not want to embarrasshim."
Father Leahy asks "Was it Sean O'Malley?"
"No father."
"Was it Ken Shaughnessy?"
"No Father Leahy."
"Was it Johnny Gavin?"
"No Father Leahy, I just can't tell you."
Father Leahy says "I approve of your … (4 comments)

active rain community: Caruso's Saturday Shot - A Different View - 03/31/12 09:14 AM
Happy Saturday Active Rain! And happy last day of the month! Can you believe we are ALREADY done with March?! Where is the time going? That's why it is SO important that we enjoy each day & try to live life to the fullest.    I know you are use to see beach & sunset pictures so this photo is a little different.  It was taken in Northern California from a lookout spot in the Oakland Hills. Our world is so amazing, there are always new places and new things to see. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend & much success … (3 comments)

active rain community: Friday Funny ~ Pet's can be smarter than you think... - 03/30/12 09:22 AM
 

A lady was walking past a pet store when a parrot said, ''Hey,lady! You're really ugly!" The lady was furious and continued onher way. On the way home, she passed by the pet store again and the parrot once more said "Hey, lady! You're really ugly!" She was incredibly ticked now, so she went into the store and said that she would sue the store and kill the bird. The store manager apologized profusely and promised he would make sure the parrot didn't say it again. The next day, she deliberately passed by the store to test the parrot. … (4 comments)

active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ Job Ad Meanings - 03/22/12 07:43 AM

 
Ever wanted to know what is behind those standard phrases in job ads?
It is all being revealed now, just read on...
 
The real meaning of words in Job Ads
 
COMPETITIVE SALARY:
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
 
JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY:
We have no time to train you and you'll have to introduce yourself
to your co-workers.
 
SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, HARD WORKING, PEOPLE:
....who still live with their parents and won't mind our
entry-level salaries.
 
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE:
We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up; well, we … (6 comments)

active rain community: Thoughtful Tuesday ~ Windy - 03/20/12 08:18 AM

"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet." ~ James Oppenheim
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active rain community: Caruso's Touches on the Millennial Generation.... - 03/17/12 08:12 AM

 
RECENT GENERATIONS FOCUS MORE ON FAME, MONEY THAN GIVING BACK
 
Young Adults Less Interested in Community Issues, Politics and Environment, Finds New Research
 
The times are changing, and not necessarily for the better when it comes to giving back to society, according to 40 years of research on 9 million young adults. Since the baby boomer generation, there has been a significant decline among young Americans in political participation, concern for others and interest in saving the environment, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. “Popular views of the millennial generation, born in … (0 comments)

active rain community: Friday Funny ~ The Mafia - 03/16/12 08:32 AM

 
This guy, Artie, gets tired of working so hard and not getting anywhere, and seeing all these guys in the Mafia in their fine three piece suits and fancy cars, decides that he has to join the Mafia.
He goes up to one of the guys and says, " I want to join the Mafia."
The guy answers, " You ever kill any one for money?"
Artie answers, "No."
The guy says, " Well, you either got to be born into the mafia, or you gotta kill somebody for money."
So Artie says, " How much will you pay … (6 comments)

active rain community: Friday Funny ~ Take off my Clothes.... - 03/09/12 08:59 AM

 
When a successful farmer died, he left everything to his devoted wife. She was a very good-looking woman, & determined to keep the farm,but knew very little about farming, so she decided to place an adin the newspaper for a farm hand. Two men applied for the job. One was gay and the other a drunk. She thought long and hard about it, and when no one else applied she decided to hire the gay guy, figuring it would be safer to havehim around the house than the drunk.
 
He proved to be a hard worker who … (5 comments)

active rain community: Wordless Wednesday ~ March Sunset - 03/07/12 06:24 AM

"The lives and happiness of our children, as far ahead as the mind can reach, depend on us today. If we succeed, posterity looking back will record that this was indeed man's finest hour."
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active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ The Talented Salesman - 02/22/12 07:46 AM
 
 
Young Brad from the country applied for a salesman's job at a city Department store. It was one of those massive stores that sells just about everything.
 
The boss asked him, "Have you ever worked in sales before?" "Yes, I was a salesman in my home town," said Brad. The boss liked him instantly and said, "I'll give you a trial day here at the store, start tomorrow, and I'll come and see you after closing time to see how you went."
 
When the boss met up with young Brad the next day at closing time, he … (2 comments)

active rain community: What They Think I do.... - 02/17/12 05:45 AM
There seems to be a new trend circulating the social media outlets, you can find one for everything! Here is ours!

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active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ The Old German Shepherd - 02/17/12 05:04 AM

 
I got this story passed along to me via email and it made me LOL so I thought I would share it with you! Happy Friday!
 
An old German shepherd starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost.
 
Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old German Shepherd thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in deep do do now!"
 
Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.
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active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ How Scottish Policemen enforce the Road Rules - 02/04/12 08:36 AM

 
A London Lawyer in his flash new BMW is pulled over by a Scottish policeman.
 
He says, "Sir, I pulled you over because you didn't stop at the STOP sign. That'll be a 100 pound fine"
 
The lawyer looks at him "100 pound?!!!", then pretty agitated: "Look, I slowed down all right? What difference does it make, I slowed down surely that's enough."
 
The policeman raises a brow and looks at him: "Sir, it's a STOP sign, so that means you have to stop not just slow down." 
 
The lawyer rolls … (6 comments)

active rain community: Caruso's Tips for a Better Listing Presentation! - 02/02/12 07:24 AM
                         
 
 
1. Start with a guesstimate. Before your listing presentation, have a price range in mind. A quick chat or two with your colleagues and your own understanding of the neighborhood can help you come up with an informed guesstimate.
 
2. Firm up with comps. A search through recent comps as you work up your competitive market analysis will help firm up the price range.
 
3. Look for price trends. Bring to your presentation a summary of price trends in the neighborhood. Be prepared to share it - even leave it - with the sellers. … (0 comments)

active rain community: This might make you cry a little... - 01/31/12 10:29 AM

 
A recent headline of the San Francisco Chronicle was about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spiderweb of crab traps and line weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, tail, torso and a line tugging in her mouth.A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farallon Islands and radioed an environmental group for help. Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so bad off, the only way … (6 comments)

active rain community: Caruso Funny ~ Texting Codes for Seniors... - 01/28/12 07:04 AM
 

I am sure as most of you know texting is the big thing with the kids these day. And they all have their texting codes like;
BFF (best friends forever) LOL (laughing out loud) BRB (be right back) FYI (for your information) WTF (what the F***) GTG (got to go) LMAO (laughing my a** off) So why not some codes for seniors (60 and over):
ATD - At the Doctor's
BFF - Best Friends Funeral
BTW - Bring the Wheelchair
BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM - Covered by Medicare
CUATSC - See You at the Senior Center
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