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Carnival of ActiveRain: Off Topic/Humor

Last night the Tomato completed deliberations over the Off Topic/Humor Category for the Carnival of ActiveRain. Like the rest of the hosting panel, The Tomato was faced with a difficult decision and some very fine reading material. So, without further ado, fresh from the Tomato's vine...

(drum roll please...)

The winner is Linda Davis for The Good Old Days, Linda's reminiscence about high interest rates (illustrated by short skirts), long gas lines and agents prequalifying buyers certainly inspired a lot of commentary. From what I gather, most of the agents who lived through the "Good Old Days" are glad that they are over.

Congratulations Linda!

Folks, that concludes the Inaugural Edition of the Carnival of ActiveRain. Thanks for tuning in.

Here is the Carnival Wrap-Up on miOaklandCounty.com

Posted by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit on 11/04/2006 04:36 AM

Comments (22)

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22 Comments on Carnival of ActiveRain: Off Topic/Humor

Congratulations Linda, a very deserving post!

11/04/2006 04:43 AM

by Maureen McCabe - Central Ohio real estate (Real Living HER)

This was a great post, Linda. What I loved about it was the way in which we all got into the topic and posted our little hearts out. It was a great escape, and congratulations on the win!

11/04/2006 06:06 AM

by Carole Cohen (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)

Thank you! I'm really honored to be chosen among soooo many great bloggers. I'm learning so much here including what a "blog carnival" is!

11/04/2006 06:50 AM

by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)

Our congratulations to Linda! Nicely done indeed.

Jay Merton

11/04/2006 06:52 AM

by Jay Merton & Medford Ambrose, the Codgers (Retired Handymen)

Linda - you've come a looong way in blogging. Congratulations. Look forward to hearing your new ideas next week at CP in New Orleans.

11/04/2006 07:04 AM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Linda ~ Congratulations! Excellent job and a great post! See how easy it is when you are "experienced!" :)

11/04/2006 08:11 AM

by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)

I loved Linda's blog. It's amazing how far the real estate industry has come, or not. Congratulations Linda.

ines

11/04/2006 10:38 AM

by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)

This was 1986 but you might be able to see the feathered hair, garish shirt, and general "devil-may-care" attitude that came with no cell phone, no e-mail, no fax machine.

Oh, that's right..I didn't have a job then!

11/04/2006 12:53 PM

by America's #1 Mortgage Broker

lol brian i was 7 years old in 1986 how time flies!!!!!!!!!1

11/04/2006 01:10 PM

by Eddy Martinez (Nationwide Funding Group)

lol if that's true, Eddy, then we need a photo of Brian from 1979 cause it was a blog about the 70s !!! PS Nice shirt though Brian

11/04/2006 01:34 PM

by Carole Cohen (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)

Hmmm. I started high school in 1979. I think Brian is close to my age judging by his attire and hair style...

11/04/2006 01:38 PM

by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty)

Congratulations!!! Brought back memories...I remember those days !!!!

11/04/2006 01:44 PM

by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Congratulations Linda, they could not have selected a more deserving person and blog.

11/04/2006 02:43 PM

by George Souto (McCue Mortgage Co.)

Linda.... this was funny. And congrats on the win.

In regards to what you stated about the fact that loan officers didn't come into play back then....that you qualified your own buyers.. Well, 2 programs back then.... 30 yr fixed and 15 yr fixed... lol Now...over 400 loan programs.

Again.... good job and congratulations.

Brian..... that was you back then? wow....

11/04/2006 06:53 PM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Very good. I especially liked the math part! Congrats.

11/04/2006 07:51 PM

by Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes, Assoc. Real Estate Broker,Gena Riede (Remax Gold, Assoc Broker)

I really liked this essay.Hope to read more from you Linda. Congratulations!

11/04/2006 08:55 PM

by Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty

We bought our first home in 89 and got a deal/break on the interest rate. it was only 8.5%! We were thrilled. The home we bought had been on the market for almost a year. nice post, good job.

11/06/2006 11:29 AM

by Teresa Boardman (Keller Williams)

Just posted the wrap up for the Carnival of Active Rain on miOaklandCounty.com

11/06/2006 06:49 PM

by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty)

You guys did a really super job. I love the way soooo many people are excited about winning! It's nice to share the prize...

Good job!

11/06/2006 06:59 PM

by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)

Thanks KK, and thanks for all you did to support the cause!

11/06/2006 07:01 PM

by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty)

Loved it. nothing more to say than that and Jim sure does have good taste in articles!

11/10/2006 10:11 PM

by Mary McKnight (NOT RSS Pieces)

You are welcome. I just invited a few bloggers...looks like they showed up!

11/16/2006 10:49 PM

by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)

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