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What Have I Been Doing?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

Mel Peterson - The Naked BloggerHere's a little riddle or perhaps a little fiddle.  Can you guess what I've been doing?  I've been doing it for years and I've witnessed many tears.  I've been doing it for kicks and sometimes for tricks.  I've been doing it at night under soft light.  I've been doing it for love, sometimes wearing gloves.  I've been doing it with young, I've been doing it with old, I've been doing it for some who are never sold. 

At times it wears me out, but I'm never in doubt.  It offers me joy and a few little toys.  I'm never at home and I'm never alone.  I strut my stuff and it's definitely enough.  And when I'm asked, why I continue the task, I smile real big and offer a flask.  This lovely charade has become a parade.  I hate to give it up, especially the sup.  I ponder it much but I'm enthralled with the touch.  I'm considering such because it's become a bit much.  

Can you guess what I've been doing?  A quest of ensuing?!  This isn't a spoof, nor am I aloof.  There's an answer here, which I hold very dear.  I'd like you to guess, or perhaps laugh in jest.  My dear buddy Brian spoke of Dr. Seuss, I can assure you right now, I'm not a masseuse.  I run for fun, I hold the keys, take a wild guess... if you please.  Oh yes, a couple more things... I observe others who strike up a fling.  It's often amusing and never abusing.  I console, I cajole, and laughter's my goal.  There's music playing and people saying, I love you Mel, you're real swell.  I've been doing it undercover and some think I have a lover.  It's not what you think, can you guess the missing link?

What have I been doing? 

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Mel Peterson

 Melinda Peterson, ABR, CRS

 Oregon Principal Broker

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Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Hmmmnnnn,,,,,.... could it be gardening? 

Sep 18, 2011 01:34 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mel-I would say you are volunteering and entertaining audiences with your witty and fun self.  Maybe singing and dancing at a nursing home possibly or at a hospital where there are sick children as well as lonely adults with no family and you do whatever you can to bring a smile to their face and laughter to forget their pain and troubles.

Sep 18, 2011 01:48 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I think you are taking dance classes.

Sep 18, 2011 02:11 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

I thnk you are dog walking or just walking to network and exercise.

Sep 18, 2011 02:51 PM
Jim Hale
ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR
Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Poetry slamming.  Doors unjamming.

Singing for your supper. A violin upper.

Dancing for dollars. Trading horse collars.

Dirty dealing. Competitor sign stealing.

 

 

Have I caught you yet?

 

Sep 18, 2011 04:53 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Hilarious Jim!  Creative no doubt, rhyming with clout, your attempt was heroic and really quite stoic.  But... no, no, no, you've not solved the riddle, I'll continue to dance my jig or a fiddle.

Though others have tried, and two have come close, I continue to sigh, and hope for the most ;-) 

Sep 18, 2011 05:38 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Anything to do with owning your business? Are you considering that it's become a bit much?   I'm intrigued for certain. Hope you spill the beans soon clever girl. :)

Sep 19, 2011 01:57 AM
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

How many times have I read this post?  I agree with Sharon #19, it has to do with your volunteer work.  Will be back.

Sep 19, 2011 03:22 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Okay  - I'm back again and re-read it carefully - I think my guess is wrong...I'm befuddled. What are you doing?

Sep 19, 2011 04:24 AM
Susan Harding, HomeStar Video Tours
Portland, OR
Showcasing You and Your Listings, 855-579-6284

Hmmm...this is a toughie!  I'll have to guess square dancing because of all the fiddle references.  Am I right?

Sep 19, 2011 05:26 AM
Mary Stewart
HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR
Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas

Not sure Mel, but it surely sounds like you have been selling real estate. You did say some consider you a matchmaker..in real estate, of course. You speak of tears, soft light, sometimes gloves, young, old, some never sold, offers joys, sometimes toys, smiles, holds keys, laughter, or maybe..you are an actor in the local theatre. I am very curious now.

 

Sep 19, 2011 05:55 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Are you bartending??  That's the only thing that comes to mind when I read this. You offer a flask . . . done under soft light at night . . . hmmmm . . . you must be pouring some drinks and observing others who strike up a fling. 

Sep 19, 2011 06:22 AM
Andi Grant
310-508-4354 | FirstTimeHomeBuyerRealEstate.com - Los Angeles, CA
Helping 1st time buyers and home sellers in LA!

A lounge singer 

"I've been doing it at night under soft light.  I've been doing it for love, sometimes wearing gloves." 

or comedian 

"...I cajole, and laughter's my goal."

Carla's guess a bartender

"I've been doing it with young, I've been doing it with old, I've been doing it for some who are never sold."

The "with" is throwing.

 

 

 

Sep 19, 2011 07:57 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Alright you guys... here's what I've been doing...

Sep 19, 2011 01:33 PM
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

What?????  Nah!  Really?????  Nah!  Seriously?????  Nah!  

Mel, everyone's head scratching and losing hair over this!   Too funny.

A Naked Zumba Instructor. 

Brian

Sep 19, 2011 01:55 PM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Good for you Mel - I love Zumba. Anything that doesn't feel like exercise if my favoirte kind. Once I got the hang of it, I found I've got some moves - lol! Well, I was way off - HA!

Sep 19, 2011 04:33 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good grief - you had me going in million directions and Richard gave me the answer! Wow - I can't Zumba - imagine a girl who trips over her own feet adding dance moves. Not good.

:) Love ya Mel.

Sep 20, 2011 03:54 AM
Andi Grant
310-508-4354 | FirstTimeHomeBuyerRealEstate.com - Los Angeles, CA
Helping 1st time buyers and home sellers in LA!

I love riddles and I would've never guessed this even though it is the hottest thing right now. Thanks for the challenge - that was fun!

Sep 20, 2011 06:35 AM
Mary Stewart
HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR
Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas

WOW is all I have to say.  Where have I been, I have never heard of Zumba, but I think you must have to been in good shape or start out slow to get the moves.  I was out of breath just watching and imaging myself doing it.  Whew.  What a great thing for you to take up Mel, I am impressed to say the least and my quads are hurting from the last move I saw the front girl do.

Sep 20, 2011 09:38 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Ha ha ha!  I love Zumba, but unlike you,... there is no way I will do it naked!  LOL!!!  You all are just way too much fun! 

Sep 21, 2011 01:11 PM