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If ActiveRain Existed in the 1950's, It Might Have Looked a Bit Like This...

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

November 10, 2011 01:42 AM

If ActiveRain Existed in the 1950's,

It Might Have Looked a Bit Like This...

A few days ago the good folks at ActiveRain posted a blog entitled, "I Am ActiveRain". You can click on the link to see the original post, but the premise was simple:

Post a picture on their Facebook page showing what "unique trait" you bring to the Rain and you get 500 points.

Well since there were no rules or restrictions (my kind of fun!) I got to thinking...

Then I got to Photoshopping...

And, being a big fan of "retro" era things, I came up with this..

If ActiveRain Existed in the 1950's,

It Might Have Looked a Bit Like This...

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening, Craigster. I really dig the doo's on the gals. Now that took some time. You must have had a lot of time on your hands...

Nov 10, 2011 10:12 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

John - Ha! Ha! Ha! Never read my blog when your wife is walking by again my friend. I do NOT want to be held responsible!

Sue - Thank you Sue. Generating a smile with this post was my sole mission.

Wanda - I thought the mascot was a nice touch! And to think that it wouldn't have happened if my good friend Larry hadn't volunteered!

Juli -I don't know where these things come from. Take a peek into my brain and let me know if you see anything that can explain it...

Nov 10, 2011 10:21 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kathy - I've had two words thrown in my direction lots lately! But they weren't the two you used! So, for that, I thank you!

Shar - Even I laughed at Larry the Raindrop! And I'm my own worst critic!

Donna - Thank you Donna! I did try to capture the essence of the Rain in the 50's!

Valerie - See my response to Juli in comment #21 just above!

Michael - You know me my friend. I do this stuff with half my brain tied behind my back! This one took me all of 15 minutes and I did it while waiting for a pot of coffee to brew!

Nov 10, 2011 10:25 AM

James Quarello

JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT

Connecticut Home Inspector

You didn't put your handsome mug in the shot Craig. I think you would have made a fine mascot.

Nov 10, 2011 11:00 AM

Bob Stewart

ActiveRain - Seattle, WA

ActiveRain Ambassador

I would have arm wrestled Niki for the top of the pyramid........and I would have won! :-P

Nov 10, 2011 12:02 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Perfect! I loved the post as is...but when I got to Larry the Raindrop...OMG! That really made me laugh!

Nov 10, 2011 12:43 PM

Michelle Francis

Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA

Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Craig,

Just priceless! Thanks for the chuckle my friend. I love seeing your name pop up as I know I will get a good laugh and just scratch my head at what you will think of next.

All the best, Michelle

Nov 10, 2011 01:00 PM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

Don't you think our skirts are a little risque....I think I see some "knee". Oh my!!!

Nov 10, 2011 01:05 PM

Tatyana Makarov

Century 21 All Points Realty - South Windsor, CT

Your Greater Hartford Area Realtor

OMG, the Rain Drop is just too adorable :)

And I did see the post about extra 500 points if you post photo on their Facebook page... I almost posted my Wicked Witch one :)

Nov 10, 2011 03:22 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

James - You know I would have put my face in there James. But my buddy Larry insisted!

Bob - I'm hearing some smack down trash talk coming from you Bob. I wonder what Niki has to say about that!

Sharon - That is definitely one "statement" costume isn't it?!!!

Michelle - There's medication for that scratching thing you have going on Michelle!

Kerrie -Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about your wardrobe choices lately, Kerrie!

Tatyana - Wicked was not the first thing that came to mind about that witch costume Tatyana!

Nov 11, 2011 12:34 AM

Kathy Toth

Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

I really like the AR letter sweaters. You thought of everything. This should be placed on their AR page group photo.

Nov 11, 2011 04:10 AM

Melissa Zavala

Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA

Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

I do not recognize all of the people in the pyramid. Maybe because I wasn't around until the 60s.

Nov 11, 2011 07:07 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kathy - I'm thinking it's suitable for framing in the AR office in Seattle!

Melissa - Click the "I Am ActiveRain" link above and you'll see them all. Now get off the computer and go enjoy your birthday!

Nov 11, 2011 07:28 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

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

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Yep, definitely looks like the Cowboy cheer leaders on a Sunday afternoon

Nov 11, 2011 12:36 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ed - Yup! That's exactly what was going through my mind when I created this one!

Nov 11, 2011 12:56 PM

Donna Malone

Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS

Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Craig, Where do you get the great images to work with? That AR group looks groovy.

Nov 11, 2011 03:14 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Donna - You know I can't reveal my sources! I'm sworn to secrecy!

Nov 12, 2011 12:19 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

I can't believe I missed this Craig - hilarious! You are the king of PhotoShop and creativity!

Nov 12, 2011 02:35 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Craig,

This is great. Good use of your imagination. :)

Steve

Nov 15, 2011 01:07 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kristine - Why thank you, Kristine. Just me having a little fun.

Steve - Thank you sir. I do appreciate.

Nov 16, 2011 02:33 AM

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