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 My morning started out as usual today. I woke up around 8 pm and rolled over and grabbed my laptop. As I normally do, I checked my E-mails and then opened up ActiveRain to check the new postings. And Lo and behold! "The Lovely Wife" was off the dashboard. I got really worried and started looking all over for her. "Hunee? Hunee? Where are you?" My first instinct was to call the mall to see if they had seen her. Maybe she got lost in Dilliard's yesterday and couldn't find her way home. Then I looked on the back of the milk carton to see if her face was there. Nope. No luck. I was starting to sweat. I picked up the phone to dial 911, then I remembered the conversation we had the day before.

"The Lovely Wife" and I had decided, the day before, to ask Matt to remove her from the dashboard. I know, I know. "Broker Bryant why would ya'll do that?" Well here's the deal. "The Lovely Wife" and I are a team and have been for a couple of decades. We work together and we play together. We are each other's best friend. I always say we are each other's "last resort", since no one else could put up with either one of us. Anyway, about six years ago TLW decided to semi-retire and step away from the business, as much as that is possible. After many years of hard work we decided it was a good time for her to relax and enjoy life. She takes care of our house, our rental properties and our dogs. This is a full time job in itself.

When I had joined ActiveRain back in July, she didn't show much interest but eventually started looking over my shoulder to see why I was spending so much time on my lap top. After a while she was wanting to write a post, so she wrote "The Ten Commandments of Real Estate" as a guest writer on my Blog. Wow! What a post! It was a featured post right out of the starting gate. After that, I could not get her off my Blog. She was driving me crazy! So I said, "Hunee, why don't you sign up and get your very own Blog and you can use "The Lovely Wife" as your name?"

This was a pretty good idea. She could play around a bit and have some fun and most importantly I could get her off my Blog. But who knew? She was damn good at this and started getting featured posts, lots of comments and even won the Carnival of Real Estate! A Blogging maniac was born. The addiction took over. The pressure to write was on and the fun was gone.

We were discussing this, this week and the two of us decided to get her removed from the dashboard, so she could relax and write at her own pace. Also, we thought it would be good to open up another spot on the dashboard for some of the excellent new Bloggers, that have joined ActiveRain, over the last few weeks. There is no need for both of us to be on the dashboard. It just didn't feel right and seemed a little unfair. We don't need, or want, two spots. We are a team. We are one unit, not two. Did we make a good decision? We think so. Will "The Lovely Wife" keep posting? Absolutely.

So where is "The Lovely Wife"? Right here beside Broker Bryant, where she always is, holding me up and pushing me forward.......... ROAR!

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51 Comments on So, where is "The Lovely Wife?"

NOV
07
2006

BB and TLW,

What a wonderful picture of you two Lovers! Thats fantastic...

4:06pm • #1
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BB & TLW,

I think I'm going to cry! You guys are just so fantastic!

 And BTW, is that picture taken the day after that other picture that was floating around last nite?

4:11pm • #2
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**sniffle sniffle** I will miss her.  So much that it bought a tear to my eye. tear

Did Dillard's call?  Their profits are down now because of AR ;-) 

I look forward to the guest appearances on BB's blog.

 

4:44pm • #3
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Hi Ann, TLW has not gone any where. She will still be posting on AR on her own Blog. We just got her off the dashboard. So stay tuned for more great posts from TLW. Please stop crying now:)
4:48pm • #4
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Impressive...most impressive......

I am thankful you let another person get on the dashboard.... heaven knows people will be able to find TLW......

AND the fun is back again, hmm?

:-D

4:55pm • #5
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Great photo. I love the fact that you guys work as a team and enjoy doing so. Jay and I work together, play together and love it everyday!
4:56pm • #6
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Bryant I understand why you a TLW decided to do this, but now please let me be a little selfish.  I always looked forward to both of your blog.  Both are great reading in very different ways. So forgive me for being selfish in saying that I hope after a little rest, that the two of you chance your mind and she is back on the dashoard.  I hope the Sunday blogs continue, I look forward to them.  She even gave me the Mortgage George nickname. Sorry didn't mean to be a downer, wish I could be more supportive.
5:20pm • #7
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Just off topic but what celebrities have people said that you look like?  I think you are a bit similar to The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase from years ago in FAKE Wrestling.  Am I right?
5:46pm • #8
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LOL... good old Nima...  hey, by the way, can you......

 Anyhow... sorry to hear, but I love the fact that you two are a team.... and work and play as a team. I just wrote TLW a semi long e-mail, because she never replied back to me from earlier today. But I can see why. I am just gald that it wasn't anything serious.

Thanks for sharing.... and it will be good to read the blogs written sometimes as a duet.

5:58pm • #9
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She'd better stick around.  How the hell do you all think I handle my life?  I am a wildly insane and wonderfully brilliant drunk with people around me that understand.  PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE MY SUPPORT SYSTEM !!!!!!!!
6:24pm • #10
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 Are you sure she isn't lost in the shopping mall. I'd be happy to lead the search party. =)

Seriously, I'm sorry she isn't on the dashboard, but I do understand the importance of teams. All this really means is that I will have to look a little harder to find her blogs. Oh well, hard work is good for the soul.

TOLW

 

6:24pm • #11
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Rich,.... funny.

Melissa...very cute and creative. Let me give you a ROAR... that's if Lovely wouldn't mind.  ;o)

6:31pm • #12
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I respect your decision... I think it was a noble way to open up a slot for other people to rise up on the dash.

HOWEVER... I think that if Misty (aka TLW) would not have made it on the dash if people in the rain did not want to hear (read) what she says.

Like a spring rain... she is uniquely refreshing.

Her love and passion and devotion to the Maker of All Rain has been a total inspriation. I would not be so apt to share what I so wanted if she did not first do and do so often.

I would have taken a much more PC approach.

Me

 

6:33pm • #13
TLW will be missed.  But, alas, I know she has some tricks up that sleeve of hers (along with a gun)- so, watch out.  So, while she may be harder to find on AR, I'm sure the web hasn't seen the last of this disarming beauty.  Hey Bryant, you did very well for yourself.  She looks lovlier and lovlier each time I see her!
6:51pm • #14
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Mary, I am one lucky guy. The guy in the picture is my stunt double:)
7:04pm • #15
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Just as long as she doesn't stop blogging I will not be able to take it! And I suspect even if she only posts when she wants to, she will still be seen as a featured poster because she's just too damn good!
7:46pm • #16
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Karen - LOL the other pic that is "floating" around AR was from the REHEARSAL... This one TLW is all prim and proper and the other she was fancy free. 

I wish I was a one hour photo developer back then..

Anyhow.. TLW - retirement sucks.  Knock it off and get back to work.  You are still needed out there and hire a cleaning lady already. 

Seriously - All I could think to say was "aaaawwww - YOU LOVE her BB, You want to marry TLW, you want to kiss TLW"

8:04pm • #17
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"Here I Am...TA...DA...I was hiding in the dressing room at Dillards...LOL"

"The Lovely Karen"...No tears please? I am still here. You can link from here to the lovely wife. Broker Bryant has bullets up top the second bullet is me. BAM!

"The Lovely Ann"...Come on Babe you're breaking my heart...Use the second bullet I am not going anywhere.

"Sir Alex"...Yes to "the fun is back"...Oh yeah. You know how I feel about keeping it fun...That dashboard is killing me...And honestly it just is not fair for a team to have two spots...

"Mortgage George"...It's just a dashboard buddy. I am not losing anything. If anything I am gaining, big time. I will have more time to comment on everyones posts not to mention more time to help others. You are not being selfish...You are being my friend. Big difference. No downer, it's heartspeak...

"The Goose"...Sorry about the email...You have no idea how many I received today. Unbelievable how many people noticed the RainDance we did. I will write my own blogs as I always have. Bubba and I are different. Like Mortgage George said...

"Delicate and TOLW"...Delicate I would never take away the support system...Don't ya' think I know TOLW sends you my way to get you out of her hair? Besides you need somewhere to vent...I know that and so does TOLW...You two can link from here on the second bullet. You can also use Associate to keep up with me...I am slowing down so that will make the whole keeping up thing easier...

"Craig The Reala Stager"...What can I say buddy that you have not already said...Man, know you have a tear in my eye...

"The Lovely Mary"...Bubba says Hubba Hubba. LOL. That whole disarming with a gun thing pretty much got rid of the tear from Criag...Funny? Oh yes...Cyber Space...Now that's an interesting thought. We will talk about that...

I forgot to mention to all...I will be keeping The "Today Is Sunday" Series in place. I received emails about that too. You all seem to enjoy my weekly tribute to Upper Management. Upper Management might throw Universal Law all over my life if I stop...He gave me that assignment...LOL...

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Back to the dressing room...ROAR!

8:05pm • #18
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TLW,

I know, but it will be different. I'm glad you are happy though and I suspect you'll still do  more blogging than a lot of people.

I still want to know how you looked so good the day after?

Must be that hot air in Fl.

8:22pm • #19
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Noble of you to open up the spot.  I am not in on some of the inside comments, but must say TLW's post are fun. I am sure that when she posts, you will most likely mention it yourself and link, so I don't think anyone will have to miss her
9:15pm • #20
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Ya know, I just read this again. This has to be one of the best written posts I have read anywhere. I know some of that is skill and some is a creativity you are born with, but somehow I think it also comes from the heart which makes it even more wonderful.  Just had to add this. You two rock.  xxx
9:21pm • #21
Not sure I get why this is really happening...but as long as you're still around that's fine. Points, no points, dashboard no dashboard. It's all a bit much. Just blog and let us know it's you.
Gena Riede
9:47pm • #23
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TLW

 Congratulations on taking a step back and enjoying life a little more.. I was seriously starting to question how you two got anything done with the quantity and quality of posts that you both do.. Now as a team you can free each other up.. Blogging can be a fulltime job, and you are smart to chill a bit ;)

But still ... keep the posts coming! :D 

10:58pm • #24
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08
2006
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Finally got the work done and now am working on fun stuff!  TLW, you've got to hire a cleaning person unless you LIKE to clean?  Yuck!  Of course, there's one person's clean and then another's.  Don't we all see the difference in real estate?  Keep blogging and keep ROARING!
12:55am • #25
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It was a little harder to find her this morning, but it still can be done. As long as TLW doesn't stop posting I think everyone will be happy.
1:27am • #26
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And just when I was learning how to ROAR... Kum la ka laka ROAR...  Glad to hear she is only semi-retired.  You two make a fabulous team!
3:22am • #27
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Not sure why the dashboard matters, not sure why it means pressure to write every day...glad we have the Associates Blogs button so that I can get your blogs when you DO blog without having to go somewhere and check.

Stay in touch or I'll have to drive up to Poinciana and find you! 

4:40am • #28

I am glad that you made this post; She had me singing to myself----Where, oh where are you tonight, why did you leave us here alone.....................!

Kinda of a bittersweet thing I guess. I will keep an eye out for those "special guest appearances........ROAR!"

5:30am • #29
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Broker Bryant & TLW, What more can we say that hasn’t been said already—except…Honorable Mention Banner Image

 

Jay Merton & Medford Ambrose
5:31am • #30
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Thanks for explaining the mystery.  Keep up the "team work" you two are an inspiration! 
5:37am • #31
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Good morning BB and TLW,

For a minute I was getting worried. Glad to hear she'll still be blogging. Moni and I hope to stop by for lunch on our way to Naples the end of January. Hopefully you have room for our home on wheels to pull in.

Thanks Jay 

5:42am • #32
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"The Lovely Christine"...Hey NY Chick...There you go again slipping in behind me. How do you do that? That has to be a NY Chick has connections thing. I am going to get a cleaner I really need to...This house is a mess right now. LOL. I am working my butt off on other projects but will always make time for AR...I mean really...You guys are part of my life...Yah, Bubba is glad a Northern Chick fell in love with his Redneck. LOL.

'The Lovely Carole"...Rocking, oh yes...We need to sing...Can't you smell that smell...La La La La...Hah, now I will have you singing that song all day again. LOL. I won't stop blogging, I am just easing up a little and freeing up that dashboard. Lots of new bloggers...It is our contribution to this community...I can shot (BAM) two birds with one bullet. You're right I am damn good at this. Why? Because I absolutely enjoy you guys and must keep ya'll amused...Sing it baby...La La La La....

"Broker Bryant=Hunnee"...I stuffed the double downstairs in the guest room. After you go to sleep every night I...Opps...Can't say that on a public post...LOL SEE :>

"The Lovely Karen"...Bet I can blog more meaningful content now...The fun is back and I feel good about the decisions we have made...BTW...It is amazing what a few shots of Stoly and a good make up job will do for you the morning after...

"The Wagners"...You guys are funny...No meows for me...ROARING...That's my thing man...

"The Lovely Gena"...You know how much I love your care free attitude...And you do have a tude...I love the tude...You will always know it's me. Each of my post titles ends with a "ROAR"...

"Carl"...Love the whole "full time" observation. That is what it takes to stay on the dashboard. That dashboard stepped into my life and snagged me. I know better than that...Hence the reason I must hand it over and use the hand to help others...It is in my nature to know when things just aren't right...The quality will improve simply because I am willing to hand it over and come stand by my man and move him forward...

"The Lovely Bonnie"...I hate cleaning. YUCK on that, especially toilets. that crap grosses me out...No pun intended, that was fun though...ROARING...BABY...ROARING...

"Ken"...You and I both know this will make a lot of people happy...I love that...Post away...baby...Post away...No pressure and welcome back to the fun...You have fun...Check in with me when the fun is done...I want to know what happened to my quarter...Cha-Ching...

"The Lovely Kelly"...I am still here for you and still plan to keep you ROARING...I love it when a young Babe understands it is time to ROAR...It is just a semi, I must ROAR...Look at all these folks...Man...My heart is touched by all this...Not to mention all the emails I have received...

"The Lovely Sharon"...The dashboard matters when you get serious about AR...No more serious, this was supposed to be fun. You do not grasp dashboard because you sit on the top right hand corner of Florida. you have a great view...LOL...Good luck finding me...You better make sure to check ALL the malls and Macy's...Looking in the dressing rooms will help. LOL...

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Second Bullet Under Links...ROAR!

6:12am • #33
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Cudos and Cheers from the other end of Osceola County over here.  She can blog with me anyday! You two are great and have inspired so many people. I salute you!
8:17am • #34
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"So God created man in the image of God. He created him: man ale and female He created them.Then God blessed them... Then God saw everything that he had made, and indeed it was very good.

9:36am • #35
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"Romping Ron"...La La La...No guest appearances...I am still posting. Link to me through Broker Bryant. Look at the top right side of this post under links, I am the second bullet. BAM...

"Adam and Sharon"...Sorry about the inside comments, those are a result of the friendships I have formed here on AR. Broker Bryant and I will keep ourselves linked...We are a team...

"Merton and Ambrose"...A trophy. WOW...And I did not even have to shop for that myself...

"The Lovely Maureen"...Sorry about the mystery we had no idea this many people would question my disappearance from the dashboard...Teamwork...Baby...Teamwork...

"Jay and Monika"...Plenty of room for that thing...Looking forward to meeting you both...

"The Lovely Cheryl"...You and your husband are on the right track. I am always here for you...You know that.

"Tommie G"...Good to hear from you. My blog is still up. Look for the bullets to connect to it. BTW I have no idea about the mullet...And Ladies are always gracious...That is what makes us Ladies...Of course I must occasionally lend BB my lip gloss so he can join me...LOL..

"The Lovely Allison"...Now don't you look purdee this morning...So glad we have inspired you. Remember...Shhhh...I have no name...I left it at the Mall...LOL.

"Peter aka Louie"...Man what do I say to that...Aside from you thump your Bible as much as we do...Excellent...Love ya buddy.

"Damion aka Handsome Spazz"...I am still trying to figure out how to hang my laptop from my neck when I shop...I was bouncing from 3 to 4 before we asked Matt to take me off the dashboard...Damion, we did this for everyone...

Okay guys...This got so serious that I had to do a funny post for some balance. Have a look at the crap meter. You're gonna like it...LOL...

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Appreciative of your concern...ROAR!

10:35am • #36
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So releived that the lovely wife did not get lost in a shopping mall and that she is still here on active rain where she belongs.  Ge you guys make a cute couple!
12:56pm • #37
When I grow up I want to be just like you guys!  But first I hafta think of something worthwhile to say...
3:50pm • #38
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"Damion aka Handsome Spazz"...Don't stress on the dashboard. Trust me, it's not worth it. Glad to see you took a moment to have a laugh at the crap...Pretty funny...

"The Lovely Teresa"...For whatever reason Dillards won't let me spend the night...Even if I do have a gold card...They sent me back to the Rain...BB called them and said he needed his team mate...Thanks on the cute...

"The Lovely Joanne"...Awe, that is sweet...I am still waiting on an email from you when you post. Did you not catch that comment elsewhere...I can wait...I will be around when you're done thinking...

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Awe, you guys are sweet...ROAR!

8:01pm • #39
Brian, your blogging partner is so much better looking than mine (sorry Rudy).
jf.sellsius
8:48pm • #40
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Well thank you Rudy...We are partners...But I do blog on my own...Today I blogged about crap...Loved your Matrix post by the way, you guys are cracking me up..TLW...ROAR!
8:54pm • #41
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Wait a minute!!  I had missed this post and got totally confused!!  Didn't I read a post from TLW today involving a meter of some sort?...we had such a great time with it and it wasn't under your profile Bryant.  As long as she doesn't go away all together.....who will I go shopping with? 

ines

8:55pm • #42
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Ines...Everything is okay I am right here...I had myself removed from the dashboard this actually gives us more time to shop and play around on the crap meter post. There will many more fun trips for us...Not to worry we are associated...That is the best way to find my blog...Your shopping bud...TLW...ROAR!
9:05pm • #43
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Bryant

That is why she is the lovely wife.

What a sacrfice.

9:21pm • #44
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09
2006
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"The Lovely Susan"...I don't see it as a sacrifice...Honestly, it is what I should have done to begin with. We are a TEAM...Two spots of the dashboard is selfish. You have no idea how much better I feel. I am back to having fun and I can be myself and not have to worry about that dashboard...What a good thing this all turned into...Just goes to show ya' doing the right thing is always the best thing to do...TLW...ROAR!
7:36am • #45

Post No. 50. Boy do I feel special. :)

There are a ton of great people on Active Rain, but if Matt ever decided to have a King and Queen of the site -- it would have to be the Broker and TLW.

Thanks for your great thoughts to help this newbie out!

8:31am • #46
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TOBY HERE IS THE FIFTY WE OWE YOU FOR THAT COMMENT:

 

 

 

 

TLW "The Lovely Wife"...Spend It Wisely...ROAR!

8:41am • #47
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26
2007
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Ron...

This one's pretty good too. This was back in the days when the AR dashboard was controlled by the old rating system.

Times have changed since then and so have I :)  

TLW...ROAR!

7:18pm • #48
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28
2007
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I think there was a post yesterday on the addiction of blogging in Inman News.
Well, I can think of alot worst things to be addicted to ??????
7:29pm • #49
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29
2007
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Missy...

I'm not addicted. That's my story and I'm sticking to it :)

Elberberry? Does that mean you miss me Ben? :)

TLW...ROAR!

3:33pm • #50
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13
2008
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HeeHee!  What happened BB?  I must have missed the resurection of TLW on the dashboard but, you've gotta love the ability to be on your blog when you wanna be?! 

Debe in Charlotte 

8:01pm • #51

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