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LET IT RAIN t-shirt ... talk about ill timing!

By Cynthia Larsen

Real Estate Broker/Owner CalBRE# 01433049

March 30, 2011 09:23 AM

Yesterday I needed to run to Costco for some batteries, a soda and a dog before doing my agent visual for a house I'm selling. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, we (California agents) have to go completely around and through a house and state everything we observe. Stains on carpet, cracked tile, missing downspout ... you get the idea.

I dress down for these inspections because it's easy to get dirty. What to wear ... what to wear. Oh, I know, I haven't worn my new "let it rain" t-shirt yet!

So I'm in the check-out line in Costco and the cashier looks at me and says ... let it rain? SERIOUS? ARE YOU KIDDING? LET IT RAIN? By now, the entire line at the check-out stand is staring at me, trying to figure out what the cashier is talking about.

"Heh heh ... I guess my timing is a little off". That was all I could manage to say.

It has been doing nothing but rain here in Northern California, non-stop, the entire Month of March. Rain makes us cranky. Really cranky. Yesterday was gorgeous, the sun was out, everyone was happier by it and I go out with a "let it rain" t-shirt on. Oops.

After getting washed, that shirt might have to stay in the closet until the next drought. Sheesh! :(

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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

We've had rain here in Oregon for 24 straight days now. I wouldn't have thought twice about wearing the shirt, since I know what it really means. I'll be sure not to any time soon!

Gretchen

Mar 30, 2011 04:29 PM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I think I might be run out of town if I wore that up here . . . we just had 25 days of the stuff. FINALLY the ground is dry. Did you tell her what it was all about?? :-)

Mar 30, 2011 05:14 PM

Traci Ferguson

San Luis Obispo Realtor & ecoBroker with Patterson Realty - San Luis Obispo, CA

Realtor, EcoBroker, LEED AP

Haha... so cute! I'd like to see an "I make it rain." T-shirt. then no matter what the weather is, the message would get out.

Mar 30, 2011 05:31 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

The story is cute and I had no idea you had to do an extensive inspection like that out there! wow!

Mar 31, 2011 12:09 AM

Margie Kopp Sorrell

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA

Lake Oconee Real Estate

How and where can you find an activerain shirt???

Mar 31, 2011 01:48 AM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Cynthia,

Very funny situation! Now I'm determined to get a "Let it Rain" shirt at RainCamp AC on Monday, even if I have to steal it off Bob's back.

Mar 31, 2011 01:57 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

We Californians love our sunshine and can get downright cantankerous when denied our daily dose--but we also love a cool t-shirt.

Mar 31, 2011 02:31 AM

Lisa Wallace-Baker

Lake & Company Real Estate, Inc. - Seattle, WA

As a native Seattlite, I completely understand the comments on your shirt! Our rainfall for the month of March is record settings - while our daffodils have bloomed and trees are leafing out. Welcome Spring! Stay dry...

Mar 31, 2011 03:16 AM

Mike Yeo

3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Great way to start a conversation. I need one myself. :)

Mar 31, 2011 03:30 AM

Kelli Wall

Coldwell Banker Taylor Real Estate - Idabel, OK

Realtor - Idabel,Oklahoma 74745

Classic - they will remember you

Mar 31, 2011 05:53 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Cynthia, If I had one Id wear it for the next couple of days, as we are expecting another N'oreaster' that can bring as much as 12" of snow to some areas of the state. I'd gladly take that in rain.

Mar 31, 2011 06:09 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Christine - I saw Todd's post about his t-shirt experience!

Kate - contact Bob, he'll make it happen. And yes, I will be paying attention to the weather the next time I wear that shirt!

Gretchen - you know what we have had then ... rain, rain, rain.

Carla - no I didn't, I didn't know what she was talking about because I forgot I was wearing the shirt and I became tongue tied. Me of all people.

Traci - spoken like a true rainmaker!

Barbara - yes, it all stems from a lawsuit of course! At least we don't have to crawl under houses or climb into attics.

Margie - all I know is how I got mine. I attended the party AR had on twitter when they reached the milestone of 200,000 members. "The first 5 members who can tell us when they joined AR gets a t-shirt" ... or something like that. I joined 1/31/2010.

Irene - you go, girl!

Norma - LOL, so true!

Lisa - I lived in Seattle for almost 4 years ... I couldn't take it and moved to California.

Mike - they didn't give you one at raincamp?

Kelli - that's what I'm afraid of!

Ed - ooooh, we wouldn't know what to do if it snowed here! Be safe!

Mar 31, 2011 06:43 AM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

Cynthia, next time someone comments on it, just tell them to stop looking at your chest. That might shut them up. Then hand them your business card.

Mar 31, 2011 06:58 AM

Anonymous

Phillip Baird

Hey Cynthia,

I live in Austin Texas. We'll take the rain. Summer season is coming and the lakes are receding!

Funny post!

Mar 31, 2011 07:31 AM

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Phillip Baird

EXP Realty LLC - Austin, TX

Hey Cynthia,

I live in Austin Texas. We'll take the rain. Summer season is coming and the lakes are receding! Funny post!

Mar 31, 2011 07:47 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Malcolm - funny!

Phillip - it sounds like the entire West Coast would like to lend you some water!

Phillip again - oh there you are, I guess you weren't logged in the first time?

Mar 31, 2011 07:52 AM

Torgie Madison

Quicksilver Real Estate Solutions, LLC - Portland, OR

Websites and Contact Management

We just broke a record for most rainy days in a row during March up here in Portland. I'm not sure I'm down for any more rain... unless it's raining something other than water!!

Mar 31, 2011 05:05 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

And never, ever wear khakis and a red polo shirt to Target. I don't even want to tell you how that went down last time I did that!!!

Apr 01, 2011 07:28 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Torgie - I'm with you on that one!

Craig - ha ha ... can you please tell me where I can find the toothpaste?

Apr 01, 2011 12:00 PM