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Just Say NO to active Rain

Newbies, Just say no to active rain. It is too late for me, but maybe you should go back while you still can.

Example: This is my small child putting desitin all over the dog, while his mother was on active rain. They were only two feet away from me, but I wasn’t aware of anything until I smelled that minty fresh smell. (Apparently desitin works to take you out of an AR coma)

Child and Dog

If you do not heed my warning here are some things you need to know:

You will gain knowledge here like no where else.

You will make deep friendships.

You will make invaluable business connections.

If you have no idea what a blog is, how to do it, or why it’s important just hang around, the best of the best will probably rub off on you.

If you choose to stay, These are some places to go:

Gary Woltol is where you go if you want to expect great things. He ALWAYS makes my day better. In fact, if he had a band I’d probably be a groupie.

Alan May is where to go for sharp witted entertainment (and Amazing military photos). He’s an artist, and takes this stuff seriously, so don’t leave him any crappy comments, and absolutely no spam. He won’t let you get away with it.

TLW. The Lovely Wife. She is basically a rebel (sometimes with a cause). Just do what ever she tells you. She is famous here and a pretty good shot. PS don't steal any of her stuff, she HATES that.

For home inspection info and knowledge go to Charles Buell. He’s done it forever, seen it all, has a keen eye for detail and some amazing stories to share.

For great information about our industry straight from people who have been in the trenches awhile go see Patricia Kennedy, Lynn Harley, Karen Ann Stone, Jim Crawford, or Broker Bryant.

If you want to know why you are here, what to do while you are here, or how to do anything technical, some good resources include: Active Brad, Jeff turner, Lisa Udy, Mike Judge, or Bob Stewart.

If work gets hard, check in on a Friday, everyone posts jokes and you will end up laughing until your gut hurts.

I could go on and on but I better sign off….I smell something.

Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experimemt. The more experiments you make the better. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Kathleen Frawley serves The South County of Sacramento.

Elk Grove, Wilton, Sheldon, Vineyard, Sloughhouse, Wildhawk, Rosemont and South Sacramento.

I live here, play here, worship here, and have deep roots in this community.

If I can help you with anything Real estate related

call me (916) 730-4404.

I always offer a free 45 minute consultation .

My job is your success, and I love my job.

Posted by Kathleen Frawley, Your South County Connection, on 10/03/2009 09:52 AM

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78 Comments on Just say NO to Active Rain

OCT

Thanks so much for the information, Much Continued Success, Have a wonderful Weekend!

Hi Kathleen, Looks like your son had a real good time, while you were typing! :) He is very cute! and i do love dogs also. nice docile dog. Yes I love AR also. I have learned so very much on here. I will always be on AR! So much knowledge in one place.. very glad I found it by accident.

Vey funny post . thanks for sharing the picture.

I am surprised that the dog was so patience in allowing your son to apply Destin. As to getting involved with AR, I think that a warning should be issue ---like be prepared good things can happen when you get involved with AR.

Hi Kathleen: I agree ActiveRain can get very addictive and it happens very quickly - watch out!

Melissa, You mean the information about emergency desitin?

Ginger, He's a boy! he always has a good time.

Love the desitin picture. We've all been there whether desitin or something else...

Ferdanand, happy to giggle you.

Loraine, or Loretta, Thank you. That dogs name is SEGEN it is German for blessing. She absolutely is (and MUCH more patient than I will ever be)

Matt, It happened! Did you love my "deep thoughts picture?"

Janna, what else? never mind, I can guess.

Kathleen, if any of my children were near the age of your son, I'm sure something along this line would have happened! Since I've been addicted to joined Active Rain, many things have fallen by the wayside, but the tremendous networking friendships and knowledge just can't be described unless you've done it as well. And guess what? I'm really beginning to understand SEO - and I'm not paying anyone hundreds of dolllars a month to do it! Have a great weekend!

Sharon, thanks for stopping, I agree, I love active rain. (and Hurray for SEO!)

OCT

I'm glad to see that the pooch got even and put some Desitin on your son too, Kathleen!

Kathleen, oh my! This is a hilarious opportunity to show us your adorable son! What a cutie!

Kathleen, you cute son and sweet dog seem to be happy...<smile> Good post and glad you posted to the Newbie group.

Your right, I hate it when you go into an AR coma and then suddenly .... that smell .... fire! No just kidding but the dog did barf just a couple of days ago and I said 'I'm sitting right here!".

Hi Irene! yes these two are definitely PARTNERS in crime.

Pat, yeah, any excuse to post pictures of my little Irish hooligan

Rebbecca, thank you! This was sort of my lame attempt at a challenge Debbi Maxwell posted. I love her stuff, and am trying to rise above myself....

Lynn, that story is hilarious! (only because I can understand how it could be completely true)

Hi Kathleen, I popped over here and was treated to the very adorable picture of your son. Thank God he does not know how to light a match.

Ha! Barb. The matches are under lock and key. I could tell by the pictures of your beautiful daughter that the driving days will come WAY before I'm ready.

OCT

I should have read this about 2 years ago, then I would have a life still. Now what?

Hi Kathleen, what a sweet post! And oh how so very true! Hope your little one and your pup survive your AR addiction!!

Georgia, I'm afraid it's too late for BOTH of us. Keep some desitin handy, it's a good tool for cractivarians.

Pamela, Thank you for coming. Luckily, they are both pretty resilient.

OCT

Hi Kathleen! What a cute post! I love the photo! And, congratulations on getting up and running with Kompozer--wasn't it easy? The more you do, the easier it gets!

Have a wonderful Wednesday...

Great post, Kathleen. And thank you for those blogger recommendations. Have subscribed to them. I have no idea what desitin is, but I know it is minty.

Thanks Debe. Love love love kompozer, I think I'll just bust out and start posting. (that program really took my the frustration level way down.)

Jane, I may have misspelled it. It is a super strong diaper rash cream with an unmistakable odor.

Well there you go, I don't have kids :)

OCT

Great Post and pic. Kids and dogs are the best, lasting friendships, sort of like Active Rain, which is a great resource and place to meet people.

OCT

Hey Kathleen, the Desitin incident is just too funny!

And, all those people you mentioned in your blog are great bloggers.

I've been subscribed to many of them right from the start and they're wonderful to read.

Just say no!

OCT

So, I'm not the only one who sees a crazy scene and the first thought is "got to get the camera so I'll have a shot for the blog?"

Classic photo

Love Love Love that active rain logo Craig! I may need it if I have to go on a 12 step program.

Julia, Ha. I completely get that. Life happens, I always have a camera close.

Kathleen, that was good! You are absolutely right, AR is very addictive and there are alot of excellent bloggers here!

Kathleen ~ ActiveRain is very addicting. There is so much information to read and learn about, not to mention all the sharing we do as well. I have been a member since 3/08 and still feel I miss a lot of great posts! There just is not enough time to read everything that is posted here.

You suggestions of where to find some great reads should be very helpful to AR newbies. I have followed them around since I joined as well.

Have a wonderful weekend.

OCT

Kathleen, I don't know why I wasn't here before.... and you are so right. But alas, it is too late for me too. I am relieved I don't have a young one or else I might be in lots of trouble....

Great post, great photo! Bet the dog has a slick head these days.... how do you remove Desitin from doggie fur?

I've burned a meal or two while reading through AR posts. Now I've learned to set the kitchen timer.

EVERYTHING you say is so true. I think I'm going to send your post to all those folks who I've invited but haven't joined - they don't know what they are missing.

Michael

Al and Peggy, Thank you! Addictive because of the wealth of information here.

Terri, I'm tickled you stopped because yes, there is so much great stuff it's almost to much to read.

Andrea, you are never too late! happy to see you.

A timer! of course...I never thought of it Cindy. That would get me off AR in one hour instead of 6!

Michale, I'm glad you found your way over to my story. I invite everyone I can think of and yes...they don't know what they are missing.

OCT

Kathleen - AR has become such an addiction for me that it is beginning to interfere with my work! No kidding! I'm having to set a specific time schedule to allow myself to be on here; otherwise, I'd be on here all day!

I love the picture of your son! He looks like he knows he's in trouble. I could never get angry with a face like that. Thanks so much for sharing!

Ha! It's the first place I hang out every morning, even before the first shot of caffeine. The type of education you can't always find in a C.E. class. Keep it up!

Oh the things my son has done while on the rain..... We have black and white pergo tiles in our kitchen/dining room. He once managed to find a hot pink hi-liter and color a good many of the white tiles while I was blogging. Of course it was right when my husband got home, and stepped in to our new black/hot pink floored dining room.... I wish wish wish I had a picture, but I had to step in before he sold off the kid to pay for new floors, LOL!

Oh and then the time he got a black permanent marker and practiced his handwriting on the edge of the counter top, including his name.

Gotta love them! Otherwise you end up blubbering like an idiot in the corner, ha! Enjoy the rain and the kiddo. I kinda miss mine's day of mischief. He's a big 4 now, and it's all attitude and no innocent mischief.

Too funny. Active Rain is a great place to be but there are dangers involved. Great advice ... I better go see what MY kids are up to!

Nice blog thanks, it's is always good for someone to pass on the information that's important to know! If you have anyone moving to Annapolis let me know.

Pat Ogle, Associate Broker, CRS, REALTOR
Champion Realty, Inc
http://www.AnnapolisHomes4You.com
PatOgle@AnnapolisHomes4You.com
443-569-2736

@Pat Ogle: your comments will appear more sincere if you actually read the blog before pasting in your self advertisement. LOL

@Kathleen: funny story! thanks for sharing.

Kathleen,

Good morning. Cute story and the photo... hmm. You and several of those you've mentioned are good reading !

Have a great week- and good Selling !

Steven Zimmerman Realtor ABR GRI / Prudential Best Realty Inc. / Gulf Harbors, FL 34652 / your GULF HARBORS Resident, Waterfront Specialist & Developer's Representative http://retaggr.com/page/StevenZimmerman

The dog looks really, really happy; and your son looks as if he is wondering why the dog looks so happy.

It's amazing what my 16 month old gets into when I'm plugging away on the computer. I try to do more during her naps and at night time when she is out cold. Glad to see I'm not alone!

Active Rain is the best. There is more information here than I can find the time to use.

It used to be ebay for me. Now it AR...

Kathleen, thanks for the helpful post. Cutting to the chase is important and your post holds value for me in that regard. Continued success to you!!!

Good morning Lina, me too. If I didn't time block my life would be a disaster! (and yeah, he's lucky to be so cute)

Karen, coffee and AR I like it. it has been an invaluable resource for me.

Sheree, the pink floor story made me laugh tears! My mom says "God made them so cute so you don't kill them" I'm not ready for 4, but I know it's right around the corner.

Karen, What are your kids up too? might be a great blog.

Mr. Ogle. Please get back to me right away with the information as it is a matter of national security

What a cutie! My children love Active Rain lol and they actually ask me to post their pics. They know Gary very well, Jason Crouch, C-Tann, Debe Maxwell and others... it's like one huge family!

Tim, you are perceptive. Thanks for reading.

Steven, glad you came. Love your card on top of a mountain..how did you do that?

Bob, Good eye. Dog has no idea they are in trouble...small child does.

Aaron, 16 months! I'll pray for you. That age is so mobile, and still has NO fear of anything. I swear when my son was that age, his only goal for the day was "creative suicide"

Gene, me too.

Ben, AR is a much cheaper addiction.

Tom fast and to the point! my favorite too.

Elayne Really? how old are they. They have some great taste, those are some great people.

I too, have a confession to make...I am addicted to Active Rain.

But, I do have to say, those that simply click, read and move on are missing out on half of the fun. YOU'VE GOT TO COMMENT ON THESE BLOGS!!! It's so fulfilling!!!

It is a lot of fun to comment on the blogs and have these 2 way conversations. And, yes, I am addicted as well.

Kathleen,

Thanks for my laugh today! Great pix..... save it to show his future girlfriends!LOL!

Kathy Opatka

I am a newbie and I already see this happening. And so much better than Facebook because I actually learn something and don't have to hear my relatives' political views!!!!

By the way, does everyone max out their ten comments per day?

That is a GREAT picture! I remember that minty smell all right!

OCT

Kathleen! Thank you so much for this post, this information is priceless. Oh and good luck cleaning up the Desitin!!!!

Synergy, glad you came...who are you?

Jirus, it is easy to do...step away from the computer.

Kathy, ha, thanks, it would make a pretty good blackmail picture...let me guess, you have one that is dating.

Richard, Unmistakable smell, makes me think of 3:00 in the morning.

Gregory, glad you found me, and believe me, I've cleaned up worse.

Very funny post and a good summary of "who's who in AR" ~ Brad

OCT

Too late I'm sucked in already :)

OCT

Funny post Kathleen. Such moments are to be treasured for a lifetime. I am sure that this will be in his wedding slide show. lol

OCT

Too funny! I'm so glad to know that I'm not alone in the arena of Active Rain comas.

Tanya in Montreal

OCT

This a major LMAO! Looks like a Desitin party at your house!

OCT

Key, Kathleen... thanks so much for the shout out...

I could actually "smell" the Desitin, from your description!

Hi Kathleen!

Hahah!! How cute is that?? Your boy is darling and your dog looks like he enjoyed the Desitin! Thank you for the kind mention, to be in that group is humbling.

OCT

Brad, thanks, it took me a while to figure it out.

Me and you both Mike.

Mark Ha! Totally in the wedding slide! thanks for the idea.

Tanya, so so not alone.

Yep, Renee, he throws a killer Desitin Party!

Alan Elvis tickled you wandered by. (I hope this cuts down on your lame spam commenter's...but probably not.)

Lisa, Glad you came! You have been a mentor and terrific inspiration to me. I STILL have some of your old how to blogs bookmarked and I refer to them...THANKS

OCT

Kathleen - Funny and informative - a truly great post! Thanks

NOV

Cute photo. Amazing how a little desitin can go a long way. AR is nice but you got to keep an eye on the dog as it was really the dog. Your son was misled by the dog. I had a dog that ate my homework once...never trust a dog!

NOV

Hi Kathleen- now I know why you liked my dog! The learning here is amazing!

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