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Silent Saturday- Daddy Daddy Stop the Car

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

October 22, 2011 08:54 AM

Daddy Daddy Stop the Car… I want to see the Pumpkin.

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I was in Redlands, CA yesterday and noticed this big orange pumpkin in front of the Chrysler/Jeep dealer so I got out of my car to take a picture. While standing on the street corner, I noticed everyone driving by was stopping, pointing, and kids were jumping up and down in the cars all excited.

I think advertising is so important and this is a good example. Now every time I drive by, I will look for this big pumpkin. It reminds me that Fall and Halloween are here and almost Thanksgiving. I was so busy and deep in thought but this big guy made me stop and appreciate all the beauty around me. I always carry my camera for moments like this.

**This pumpkin made me smile and feel happy! Hope you feel happy too. Happy Halloween!

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Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Kristin, I like this time of year, especially when companies get into it!

Oct 22, 2011 12:25 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Your pumpkin made me smile and feel happy too! Thanks Kristin!

Oct 22, 2011 01:00 PM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

A great looking pumpkin.

Oct 22, 2011 02:17 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Kristin,

That's a big one. I wonder how large the seeds are. :)

Steve

Oct 22, 2011 03:25 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tony,

Yes it is so festive in the fall with all the pumpkins and turkeys. I bet in a couple of weeks, I will drive by and find a turkey sitting there instead!

Thanks for stopping and have a lovely Sunday.

Oct 22, 2011 03:35 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Joni,

I like the big smiley guy myself as he makes people smile. I love Autumn and the holidays coming up. I just put some Autumn stakes to put in my front yard.

Thanks for stopping and have a great weekend.

Oct 22, 2011 03:43 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Joshua,

Thanks for stopping and commenting. I think he is a happy but handsome guy and gives many people laughs and reminds him us that Halloween is almost here.

Oct 22, 2011 03:45 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Steve,

I bet the seeds are fist size or bigger. They would roast up for some good treats.

Thanks for stopping and have a great weekend.

Oct 22, 2011 03:47 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Happy fall to you Kristin! Your big ole pumpkin brought a smile and you're right it's all about marketing and getting ourselves out there in front of the public.

Oct 22, 2011 05:09 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi John,

Absolutely! Branding and getting our face and name out there is where most of our business will come from. I am glad my pumpkin guy made you smile. I will think of this pumpkin when I drive by the Jeep dealer for months. I know that is why they put it there and of course to get parents with kids in the car to stop and make an impulse buy; a new car.

Happy Halloween.

Oct 22, 2011 05:16 PM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Kristin, someone in Chrysler/Jeep dealer has a very creative idea of the pumpkin decoration to attract attention and it work. BTW congratulations on your achievement of 100K points soon.

Oct 22, 2011 05:35 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kwee,

I am planning a special baking post tomorrow morning so congratulate myself. I rarely cook so I will be making a care package to send to my daughter. Thanks for noticing and for stopping to comment on my big pumpkin Boy. Have a lovely Sunday.

Oct 22, 2011 05:44 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Kristin,

Seeing these gigantic Halloween decorations reminds me that each year there is more and more commercial participation in what used to a fun night for kids. Great shot!

Oct 22, 2011 06:34 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi William,

There is so much commercialism going on nowadays. A lot of the companies skip right over the fall holidays and devote it all to Christmas. The stores are selling Christmas trees and ornaments right now!

Did a nice job with the Ship for Halloween. It came out nice.

Oct 22, 2011 07:51 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Now thats a pumpkin! I love the background on your blog.

Oct 23, 2011 12:32 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good localism and smart marketing.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Life is good!

Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Oct 23, 2011 01:47 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Debra,

Thanks for stopping and guess what? When I went to bed last night, my AR score was 99,999 and your comment put me over the 100K point this morning. Thanks so much. I will be blogging my my score today as I am so excited. Thanks for the compliment about my blog background too. Have a very sucessful week!

Oct 23, 2011 03:23 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

HI Roy,

Thanks for stopping and giving me a wonderful yellow flower. You have a lovely Sunday. I cannot wait to see your flowers next week and the little critters you post too.

Oct 23, 2011 03:25 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Kristin well congratulations! I am glad I could help with your milestone!

Oct 23, 2011 09:17 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Absolutely Thanks Debra,

You put me over the 100K mark which I had been striving for 5 months. I feel so relieved. Have a wonderful day!

Oct 23, 2011 09:41 AM