hunters creek: Showing up is half the battle! - 04/14/09 09:07 PM
We all struggle with being motivated at times. My mentor told me that showing up was half the battle.
Get up, get out, and start doing income producing activities!
What counts as an income producing activity? Lots of stuff!
Prospecting
Marketing
Following Up
Updating databases
Taking updated photos
Posting listings
Open … (28 comments)
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hunters creek: Open House/Model Home Safety! - 04/05/09 03:31 PM
Today I got a scary reminder to be safe in model homes and open houses! I was almost a victim of theft on Wednesday!
I was sent an email from several friends in new home sales at different companies warning of a thief targeting model homes in the DFW area. He was … (36 comments)
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hunters creek: Hunter's Creek-Melissa - 04/04/09 12:47 PM
Things are exciting here at Hunter's Creek in Melissa! It's Spring in Texas and lots of people are coming out to buy new homes starting in the $140's.
We are located just five minutes north of McKinney and are close to shopping, restaurants, medical care, and other conveniences. Melissa schools are … (6 comments)
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hunters creek: Texas Trivia - 03/31/09 05:56 PM
Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States.
The King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
The state was … (15 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #7 - "Cats always land on their feet!" - 03/29/09 02:01 PM
That's almost true ...
When you see fast-motion studies of cats, they rotate their heads and find the ground and twist their body into position.
The one thing they do that is remarkable is that right before they reach terminal velocity, they spread out like a flying squirrel and relax right … (13 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #6 - "Rub a dog's nose in its 'business' to housetrain it!" - 03/29/09 01:40 PM
That only makes your dog afraid of you.
Instead of learning to potty outdoors, it will find hidden places to go in the house and avoid relieving itself in front of you, even outdoors.
Punishment is often overly harsh and used incorrectly. The best way to train any animal is to … (6 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #5 - "Tail-wagging means a dog is friendly!" - 03/28/09 11:43 AM
Don't count on it. Tail wags have lots of different meanings, some friendly and some not.
You have to look at the body posture of the animal and everything else it's doing. Is the dog growling or bearing its teeth? Is the fur standing up rigidly on its back?
How is … (14 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #3 - "Dogs and cats eat grass when they're sick!" - 03/26/09 07:05 PM
Nope, they're just connoisseurs of the green stuff, says Marty Becker, DVM, author with Gina Spadafori of The Ultimate Dog Lover and The Ultimate Cat Lover.
Pets love the taste and texture of grass. The newer shoots with a little water on them from the sprinklers or rain is even … (24 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #2 - "The cat hates your baby!" - 03/26/09 06:38 PM
The rumor that Dr. Brazelton helped repopularize goes like this: Families with infants should get rid of their cats because the animals will harm the baby by sucking its breath or lying on it and smothering it.
But experts say this tale probably began because cats, attracted to soft, … (9 comments)
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hunters creek: Myth #1- "Never give pets people food!" - 03/26/09 05:36 PM
When it comes to pizza, Kung Pao chicken and onion rings, it's true; you shouldn't be sharing high-fat, spicy or potentially toxic foods with your pet.
But cantaloupe, crunchy raw or lightly steamed vegetables, and meat with fat and gristle trimmed off are favorites of many animals and shouldn't be off … (10 comments)
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hunters creek: DOG DICTIONARY - 03/24/09 08:32 PM
DOG DICTIONARYLEASH:A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.DOG BED:Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.DROOL:Is what you do when your persons have food and … (21 comments)
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hunters creek: Aries - Happy Birthday! - 03/23/09 04:18 PM
Here are some fun facts about the head strong ram...
Traditional Aries Traits:
Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageousEnthusiastic and confidentDynamic and quick-witted
Competitive and Chivalrous
The sign of the born leader
The Shadow...
Selfish and quick-temperedImpulsive and impatientFoolhardy and daredevil
Difficulty finishing tasks
Relating...
Aries are headstrong, impulsive, and passionate. … (5 comments)
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hunters creek: Does money buy class? - 03/20/09 11:22 PM
Who says money buys you taste or class? Not me.
Recently, William Gallas, a professional athlete, decided to buy himself a Mercedes McLaren, the fastest production car in the world.
William Éric Gallas is a French international footballer who currently plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League.And what if I told you that while some people … (23 comments)
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hunters creek: Strange But True Trivia! - 03/20/09 06:57 PM
1. Texas is the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space.
2. In Pennsylvania, Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.
3. Hypnotism is banned by public schools in San Diego.
4. In Michigan it's illegal to place a skunk … (26 comments)
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hunters creek: Kiss me; I'm Irish! - 03/16/09 05:02 PM
Our Irish culture has always been a source of pride for my family. My name, O'Keefe, came from County Cork where my grandfather was raised.
We used to spend summers with my gradparents in the fishing village of Kinsale in southern Ireland. I must say that the Irish are some of the … (17 comments)
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hunters creek: Mud Pies & Real Estate! - 03/15/09 02:59 PM
So who knew that playing in the mud as a kid would pay off one day?
It's spring time in Texas and it has rained here for the entire last week. I sell new home construction and I have a few beautiful, finished homes to sell, but I also have several … (9 comments)
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hunters creek: 13 Facts About Friday the 13th - 03/12/09 12:03 PM
1. The British Navy is said to have built a ship named Friday the 13th, or the HMS Friday, which on its maiden voyage left dock on a Friday the 13th, and was never heard from again. However, this story seems to be a hoax.
2. The ill-fated Apollo 13 launched … (17 comments)
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hunters creek: A Heart for Gabby Rose - 03/10/09 10:30 PM
I recently connected will an old high school friend, Lara Lester Iezzi, who's baby daughter is in need of your help. Gabby needs help in raising funds to help cover her heart transplant.
On May 25, 2009 David Tambur will compete in a Triathlon in Austin Texas. He is committed to … (5 comments)
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hunters creek: Social Media Sites-Input Needed - 03/10/09 06:45 PM
I have just joined Facebook and have been busy navigating the web site. I'm looking for tips and advice.
I see the benefit of getting in touch with old friends and staying in touch with current friends.
Is there is a way to get business from it?
Am I right … (6 comments)
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hunters creek: House Hunting Wish List - 03/07/09 04:05 PM
Before you drive all over town looking at models, inventory homes, arranging times to view pre-owned homes, and deciding where you want to move, take a few minutes to fill out this simple wish list.
It will help you determine what your needs are and what you should be focusing on. … (14 comments)
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