melody botting: Letter to Mike - 06/17/09 10:56 AM
I was recently contacted by an old friend on FaceBook. While we were catching up I told him I was about to skydive for the first time. He was very excited because he has been wanting to do it for many years. As we traded messages back and forth I was … (43 comments)
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melody botting: What is a Zaxby's??? - 03/10/09 01:15 PM
I have to admit my eyebrow was raised when I saw the sign "Zaxby's Coming Soon" by the roadside. As in everything, google lead me to the answer. It is a very popular chicken franchise restaurant.
I dropped in to take pictures but the manager said I needed corporate approval … (28 comments)
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melody botting: Dear Diary, my passion is... Real Estate (insert heavy sigh here). - 02/22/09 02:08 PM
When I was a teenager I thought being a Realtor would be the coolest job in the world! I didn't personally know any Realtors. The only examples I saw were attractively dressed professionals driving big shiny cars and living in beautiful homes. They set their own work schedules and helped families … (42 comments)
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melody botting: BETTER TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR ONE LOST DOG . . . - 02/09/09 08:06 AM
I want to bring attention to this post. Thanks for reading.
Via Renée (Renee) Hoover (Ed Nikles Custom Builder, Inc. and Nikles Realty, Inc.):
"A BEAUTIFUL POCONO CHRISTMAS STORY"
One of the greatest gifts I have ever received as a mother was to witness the deed of my youngest son … (0 comments)
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melody botting: Training Day- or how about training for 79 days? - 02/05/09 09:24 AM
We have a tradition in the Botting household- Every year we train for the Texas Round Up hosted in Austin, TX. This year the race will be held on April 25th. Families from across the state come to compete in a 5k and 10k race. The program started in 2004 to … (14 comments)
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melody botting: Yeah, no school today! Part II - 01/28/09 08:30 AM
Yesterday I wrote a post regarding SNOW DAY. It had been raining in my area for a couple of days and the temperature was threatening to drop below freezing. The kids had a day off from school but it was a joke. There wasn't much ice and we all got a little bored.
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melody botting: Yeah, no school today! - 01/27/09 08:03 AM
In the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex we have enjoyed a mild winter thus far. Most days we can get away with a light jacket or sweater to keep us warm. BUT NOT TODAY! It has been raining since yesterday and the temperature is continuing to drop. My children excitedly announced there would … (53 comments)
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melody botting: Tacos for a cause! - 01/20/09 06:01 AM
I love volunteering and giving time to charitable organizations. There is nothing like the feeling you get knowing you have made a difference in someones life. In my busy world I cannot always find time and in this market the donation dollars are becoming more sparse than ever. However, Blue Mesa made … (27 comments)
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melody botting: My First Thankful Thursday Post! - 01/08/09 12:43 PM
For my first Thankful Thursday post I would like to introduce Abigail. I call her Abby, Abbysmell, and anything cute that pops into my brain at the time.
I wanted a small dog. I have been a dog parent for many years but they have always been large. You see, … (37 comments)
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melody botting: Home Owners Beware. - 12/18/08 07:34 AM
I received an interesting call from my mother two days ago. She had been contacted by someone regarding her mortgage. He told her she could get a loan modification and here is how, "Don't pay your mortgage. When you receive a letter from the lender regarding the late payments I will … (43 comments)
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melody botting: ***Christmas Parade in The Colony, TX.*** - 12/08/08 11:16 AM
Saturday December 6th there was a Christmas Parade in The Colony, TX. I personally could not attend but I heard it was the best one yet. A lot effort goes into these events and the community involvement is treasured.
I am happy to announce the 'Friends of The Colony Dog Park' float won first … (18 comments)
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melody botting: Buyers: If You Want the Plasma TV, Be Sure It's Written In Your Contract! - 12/04/08 08:14 PM
LaShawn Norden made a very good point in her post. My hope would be a new agent would read it and spare themselves some grief.
Via LaShawn Norden:
No one likes personal property disputes. I mean really, closing days are meant to be "happy days" when everyone celebrates, not when you … (31 comments)
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melody botting: Dodie's Seafood Cafe, Carrollton, TX. - 11/30/08 05:53 PM
If there is one thing I can appreciate it is good Cajun and Creole food. At Dodie's Seafood Cafe located in Carrollton, TX. they really know their business. The first time I walked in the door (probably four years ago) I was transported to many vacations spent in New Orleans on … (16 comments)
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melody botting: Dog gone Funny! - 11/29/08 05:27 PM
The SPCA is a nonprofit organization that cares for animals. It takes in many homeless pets per day. They care for them physically as well as emotionally. It is not all dogs and cats, however. They often get horses, birds, and an occasional pot belly pig. Every Year there is a contest held … (21 comments)
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melody botting: Marketing a Commercial Real Estate Book - 11/19/08 06:00 PM
This book is really getting a lot of exposure. I cannot wait to get my hands it!
Via Josef Katz - Trump University {Marketing Maestro}:
If you look at the post I reblogged yesterday you can see we launched a new book. C Tann-Starr took the initiative to share the info with … (4 comments)
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melody botting: I didn't like it. I didn't like it at all! - 11/15/08 04:55 PM
I didn't like it but I absolutely loved it! After holding my breath for over a year I finally saw Quantum of Solace. Turning blue was the least of my worries, however. There were no gadgets, very little time with Aston Martin and Daniel Craig didn't show any of his ‘money … (27 comments)
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melody botting: Poor guy, he never saw it coming... - 11/14/08 07:29 PM
I had to take my car into the dealership today for various reasons. It is a three year old Black Cadillac CTS. Though it has been the love of my life since day one, I cheated. I was given the latest upgraded model of the same car in a different color. … (40 comments)
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melody botting: The Power is in 'The Terms'. - 11/14/08 08:42 AM
In all the years I have been in real estate, the seasoned agents may smirk, I have been told the most important thing in home buying is location, location, location. Almost nine years ago when I was sitting in my first real estate class the instructor said it over and over. … (66 comments)
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melody botting: Inspiration in the Rain! - 11/09/08 10:57 AM
I have made many new friends in the blogishpere in the past six + months I have been on AR. Two have really stood out as an inspiration to me. Richard Weisser has an artistic touch with photographs and encourages/inspires me to charge the batteries in my camera. I no longer … (54 comments)
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melody botting: Pay it forward, again. It will always come back. - 11/07/08 02:52 AM
I went to one of my favorite restaurants with a close friend. The service was unusually slow. When the waitress finally took our order I had sinking feeling she would get it wrong. (Sometimes you just know). I made a point to explain it clearly twice. After an unacceptable period of time … (103 comments)
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