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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 

 

 

22 Comments on Carnival of ActiveRain: Off Topic/Humor

NOV
04
2006
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Congratulations Linda, a very deserving post!
4:43am • #1
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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!
6:06am • #2
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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!
6:50am • #3
129,374 Points 25 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Our congratulations to Linda! Nicely done indeed.

Jay Merton 
6:52am • #4
597,481 Points 45 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Linda - you've come a looong way in blogging. Congratulations. Look forward to hearing your new ideas next week at CP in New Orleans.
7:04am • #5
570,271 Points 120 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Linda ~ Congratulations!  Excellent job and a great post!  See how easy it is when you are "experienced!"   :)
8:11am • #6
219,022 Points 56 Featured Posts Outside Blog

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

ines
10:38am • #7
292,067 Points 110 Featured Posts Outside Blog

87  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! 
12:53pm • #8
186,345 Points Outside Blog
lol brian i was 7 years old in 1986 how time flies!!!!!!!!!1
1:10pm • #9
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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
1:34pm • #10
344,541 Points 75 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Hmmm. I started high school in 1979.  I think Brian is close to my age judging by his attire and hair style...
1:38pm • #11
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Congratulations!!! Brought back memories...I remember those days !!!!
1:44pm • #12
925,495 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master
Congratulations Linda, they could not have selected a more deserving person and blog.
2:43pm • #13
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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....
6:53pm • #14
244,910 Points 56 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
Very good. I especially liked the math part! Congrats.
7:51pm • #15
566,349 Points 79 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master
I really liked this essay.Hope to read more from you Linda. Congratulations!
8:55pm • #16
NOV
06
2006
250,743 Points 77 Featured Posts Outside Blog
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.
11:29am • #17
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Just posted the wrap up for the Carnival of Active Rain on miOaklandCounty.com
6:49pm • #18
570,271 Points 120 Featured Posts Outside Blog

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!
6:59pm • #19
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Thanks KK, and thanks for all you did to support the cause! 
7:01pm • #20
NOV
10
2006
Loved it.  nothing more to say than that and Jim sure does have good taste in articles!
10:11pm • #21
NOV
16
2006
570,271 Points 120 Featured Posts Outside Blog

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

kk
10:49pm • #22

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