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"JOIN US FOR THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!"

To all our Family, Friends, Neighbors, Co-Workers, Active Rain Members, Subscribers, Readers and YOU!

My three sons and I, all pitched in this year to give each of you a gift!  However, you'll have to open it now!

This is a very special gift, and you will never get another that will be exactly like it.  It's one of a kind!

Please open it very carefully as it is fragile, and it contains a few things that you won't want to break!

Use caution, as this is an extremely "Viral" and contagious gift, it's the gift that keeps on giving...

 CLICK ON YOUR GIFT!!

 



*A Christmas Tree - $100.00,  A New Play Station III - $399.00,  That New Jaguar - $76,000,   but This Gift for YOU....  PRICELESS!!!

To you and yours during this "Special Holiday Season!" 

The Andersohn Family 2007 

 

 

The Subscribe Gift 

 

131 Comments on The HOLIDAYS go VIRAL!

Brad - I think you really have too much time on your hands!! LOL.  This was great, very cute and original. I have bookmarked it to show my daughter. Happy Holidays!! Now would you get off your computer and go close a deal!! *After some sleep*.....

11/16/2007 01:13 AM by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )

OH My Gosh Brad, that was hilarious. Mary Christmas to you and your beautiful handsome sons.

11/16/2007 01:14 AM by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)

HO, HO, HO - I love it!  that is too cute...now I'm off to give you the biggest form of flattery and make my own, lol!

11/16/2007 01:16 AM by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Happy Holidays Brad! You must be taking advantage of the slower season. ;-) That is great, thanks for making me smile.

11/16/2007 01:17 AM by Peter Larson (Granite Bridge Homes)

Brad - This was a funny surprise.  Thanks for sharing it with us. 

11/16/2007 01:27 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Brad that was hysterical...you are almost ready for dancing with the stars...LOL

11/16/2007 04:50 AM by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

Brad,
Don't know what's going on but when I click on the "gift" all is get is a blue background--tried 3 times.  :0( 

Will try another browser and see if that works.  Now my curiosity is killing me!   

11/16/2007 05:13 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

That is a great site. Now, we need them to design one strictly for our industry. We could insert fellow agents, challenging clients, whatever.

11/16/2007 06:29 AM by Kevin McGrath - Fredericksburg VA Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Elite - Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania)

Brad - You and your boys look great in green!

11/16/2007 06:42 AM by Linda Scanlan (A Fan of AR)

I was afraid to open it up...you never know what type of spam Brad might be selling:) very nice..do you charge by the hour:)

11/16/2007 06:47 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Brad,
That was way too funny!  Didn't know you had the moves like that!  Somebody told you to go elf yourself and you did!

11/16/2007 07:35 AM by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Brad....Too Funny!

Thanks! Have a wonderful & fat & sassy Holiday.

11/16/2007 07:40 AM by Keith Hoffman - 1st Advantage Mortgage Residential Mortgage Specialist (1st Advantage Mortgage)

 

 

Candace - I knew this was right up your alley, can't wait to get my present from you! LOL!  :-)

11/16/2007 08:00 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Mana - glad you enjoyed your gift!  Have a great and safe Holiday this year!

11/16/2007 08:04 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Michelle - too funny, see why I named it "The Holidays Go Viral?  It works!!  Thanks! Have fun and Enjoy!

11/16/2007 08:06 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Peter - glad it made you smile, this is probably your first gift of the Holidays too, glad you enjoyed it and hope you will share with others, one of your own. Now That's Viral!  LOL!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:08 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Jason - glad you enjoyed your gift!  Happy Holidays my friend!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:10 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad, thanks for making me laugh this morning.  Your posts are always great

11/16/2007 08:12 AM by Peggy K - Illinois Virtual Tour Provider and Real Estate Photographer (Grand Property Virtual Tours)

BLR - Dancing with the stars, this is my gift to you!!  LOL!  Now make it Viral, do one of your own, and send it to all your family and friends! Trust me, they'll love it!!  :-)

11/16/2007 08:12 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad! This was too fun! I LOVED it! I did go there and make one for me and my posse. Here we are. Thanks for the great idea.

11/16/2007 08:14 AM by Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lexington KY Real Estate (Central Kentucky - Prudential Don Foster - Richmond KY)



Cynthia - are you one of those that sneaks under the tree every year to try and figure out what's in the box? LOL.  Well this present is ok for you to open early.  You're not going to let some ol computer, browser, or software stop you from doing that are you? LOL!!  I put a link above the present, but they are both the same.  I have tried it both with Firefox and IE and it seems to be opening fine!  This is YOUR present, I know you'll find a way to open it!  :-)

11/16/2007 08:16 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Loved it! Thank you.

11/16/2007 08:16 AM by Amy Whiffen, REALTOR® - Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty - Myrtle Beach)

Kevin - I love that idea!  Let me see what I can do, this is going to be a fun Holiday Season.  Look for more of my Holiday antics in the future!  This is just my first present toward the 12 days of Christmas! hahaha....I mean hohoho!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:19 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Cute & back at you!

11/16/2007 08:20 AM by Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist (Keller Williams Heritage Realty)

Linda - this was just my way to "poke" you back! LOL! (Big Smile)  Hope you enjoyed your present from us this year.  Making it Viral means you'll do something similar for your family and friends!  BTW - love the facebook pokes you always send!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:22 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

I see what you are doing this year for the holiday season. Making everyone have a smile on their faces. Great work you have done. I am still smiling.

11/16/2007 08:25 AM by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)

Neal - C'mon, you know me better than that!! LOL!  Did you expect something to jump out of the box?  The Holidays are a great time to have fun, enjoy family and friends, and give some gifts that just keep giving.  This is one of those gifts, but I have a few more up my sleeve.... Happy Holidays my friend, Keep your Real Estate Viral too!!  :-) 


11/16/2007 08:27 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

David - Glad you liked your present, which one did you get?  Now I got you thinking....

Hey remember that ol song,  "Just take those old records off the elf......"  hahaha...ooops...I mean hohoho! :-)

38 Days till xmas, better start making your money "Viral" for the Holidays!!  Best to you and the Mrs. David! 


11/16/2007 08:30 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Keith - that was a Fat and Sassy Comment, thank you and you do the same.  It's not everyday you'll get a present like this so I hope you'll do the same for others!  They'll love this kind of stuff!  :-)

11/16/2007 08:32 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Peggy - If you laughed, then our gift to you is one of the greatest you can get!  Laughter is the key to a Long and Happy Life!  Live long, be happy, and most of all, you and your family enjoy the Holiday Season this year.
Be safe and Blessed!!  :-)


 

11/16/2007 08:35 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Lizette - I wanted to comment back and say thanks before I go see your "Gift".  This post is really starting to get me into the Holiday Spirit!  My best wishes to you and your family during the Holidays and always!!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:37 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Amy - Glad you loved your gift, this is one of those that was definitely better to give than to receive.... well.... maybe not! LOL!!  :-)

11/16/2007 08:39 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Marc - Glad you enjoyed, now don't leave the wrapping paper in the middle of the family room floor, use it to wrap a gift and give to someone else! LOL!  Oh yeah, better save the bow too, might need that for next year! haha!


11/16/2007 08:41 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Susan - if your present made you smile, that is the best gift I could ever give!  If just one more person smiles at another today, it could really change the world!!  Try it, smile at as many people as you can today, and see if they return the gift.  This is truly the meaning of "The HOLIDAYS go VIRAL"  You are the first to really bring out the true meaning and the "gift" that comes from this post!   Nice Job Susan.  This Post and Gift are Viral in the computer world, but the smiles that come from it can be Viral in the real world!  :-) Happy Happy Happy Holidays to you and your family!


11/16/2007 08:48 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad, this is so cool...ha, ha,ha.  I can't stop laughing...thanks for all you do. 

11/16/2007 08:57 AM by Wayne Miller (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc)

I was referred by someone to check this out. Awesome gift...Thanks!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family.

11/16/2007 09:00 AM by Jeff Burke~ Associate Broker, Lansing MI Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

This is so funny...I think I put Ed face in the wrong spot!!!!!

 

Anne

11/16/2007 09:08 AM by Tucson Real Estate Experts Anne and Eddie McKechnie (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Wayne - That's what it's all about! Laugh my friend and make it Viral!!  It's the gift that keeps giving and that's what makes it "Viral!"  Happy Holidays my friend, 2008 will be a GREAT Year for us all!  :-)

11/16/2007 09:14 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Jeff - if you were referred here, than this post and gift are working, and the true meaning of "Viral".  It's the gift that comes from this gift that I hope will go "Viral" and that's your smile and your laughter!  Anything I can give to get that, is worth all the time and effort!  Glad you enjoyed "Your" custom gift, and the same to you and your family Jeff!  Thanks my friend!


11/16/2007 09:17 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Anne - just enjoy it, share it, make someones day by putting a smile on their face and some laughter in their hearts!  Hopefully this post will be the start of putting folks into the Holiday Spirit! :-) 

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

11/16/2007 09:19 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Now that's funny! (and a great gift)  I laughed really hard! As you know, I too, have 3 sons. I just had to share your gift with them! I have now heard them say "again!" a couple dozen times. (a three year old and TWO 2 year old twins!) The Christmas season has officially begun! My wife and I are really excited to watch their excitement this year! :-) Thanks for being a part of it.

Gotta go.. The boys are back to watch "The Elves" again! :-)

11/16/2007 09:26 AM by Nick Bastian - Tempe, AZ Real Estate Agent (Realty Executives)

This is so funny, Brad! I think I've heard of this site before, but it's hilarious seeing it in action, thanks!

Brian Wilson, Zolve.com 

11/16/2007 10:03 AM by Brian Wilson

Brad, I LOVED that "gift," what a clever idea!  And who knew you could all dance so well?  Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it!

11/16/2007 10:45 AM by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

haha, thats great.  Thanks for the present.  I definitely need to make one of those myself.  One question though, can I trade out my gift for the Jag...do you still have the receipt.

-Chris 

11/16/2007 11:22 AM by Stephen Joos & Chris Brubaker- HouseFront (HouseFront)

Thanks for the gift. I didn't know you could dance like that.

11/16/2007 02:33 PM by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes (Sarasota Metro Properties)

I did this last year and thought it was hilarious! Thanks for spreading some holiday cheer.

11/16/2007 04:25 PM by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

Brad - I just had to stop back by and share.  I played with this last night and created one for one of my mortgage clients with their 3 loan officers on it (I'm an appraiser also) and sent it to her.  About an hour ago I got an email where she had sent the link to her entire email address book, she loved it so much. 

Today I made a mortgage lender and her 500 closest friends (lol) smile and she credited it to my appraisal company with a link to our other blog in her email to them!  Thanks! 

11/16/2007 04:32 PM by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Brad - now that's just way too cute!  Thanks!

11/16/2007 04:34 PM by Carol Smith, ReMax Preferred, REALTOR®, Toledo, OH (www.calltoledohome.com)

Brad - LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!  How'd you know?? It's perfect!!

Jackie

11/16/2007 04:46 PM by Jackie Peraza, Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts (Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC)

Brian - Guess I wass a naughty girl.  Nothing happened, just a blank blue screen :-(

Thanks for the thought, though!

11/16/2007 05:14 PM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Brad - Thank you for the gift. You and your boys are a handsom crew. cute

11/16/2007 05:46 PM by Judy Tuscano, NH Real Estate Professional (Prudential Verani Realty)

That was absolutely, positively the cutest thing I've ever seen...I can't wait to go make one! Or ten...oh my...the possibilities are endless!

Thank you Brad

11/16/2007 06:32 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

What a kick! I really enjoyed this Brad, great gift and cute kids! I think we're going to ELF ourselves too!

11/16/2007 06:35 PM by Chris & Maria Jeantet ~ Redding Realtors (Real Estate Professionals, GMAC)

Hey Brad - you're right......PRICELESS!!!  That was really cute, and thanks to you all for such a clever and creative gift!

Ann

11/16/2007 06:45 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

 

Brad -  that is fun!!!  Thank you for sharing it with us.

11/16/2007 07:09 PM by Barbara Martino-Sliva, Vero Beach Real Estate, Homes for Sale (Thorpe/Sotheby's International Real Estate)

 

Brad -  that is fun!!!  Thank you for sharing it with us.

11/16/2007 07:10 PM by Barbara Martino-Sliva, Vero Beach Real Estate, Homes for Sale (Thorpe/Sotheby's International Real Estate)

Hi Brad... I think you beat me to it.. WOW.... It's getting around to tax time too... where did the year go.... Now, I have to work on my business plan...Many thanks for the gift..

11/16/2007 08:18 PM by Donna Paul- Long Island Home Specialist Suffolk and Nassau County (Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau)

Nick  - the Holidays HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN!  YEAH!!  Three boys huh? I feel your joy and your pain! LOL!!  I'm sure they're great kids, and they have a great dad!! :-) Glad you all enjoyed our little Holiday Gift project!


11/16/2007 08:38 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brian - it's a blast!!  We had fun doing it, and glad you enjoyed it!  Thanks!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:39 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Carole - seemed like a great way to "Kick Off" the Holiday Season on Active Rain.  If you saw me really dance, you'd be laughing a whole lot harder!!  :-)


11/16/2007 08:40 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Chris - if you want the Jag, I don't have a receipt, but we could take a visit to Santas Workshop and see what he has left in stock, or you can stick with what's behind post #1 and walk away now! LOL!   Happy Holidays my friend!!  :-)


11/16/2007 09:11 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Dan - I think AR is working on it.  I am checking out what we discussed earlier, and will be getting Santa's secret about what's going on if you know what I mean!  Thanks my friend and glad you liked the dance and your gift!!   B-)

11/16/2007 09:13 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Dan - I just checked out the email function from this post and it does work just fine.  Glad you contacted AR, that was not the present I had intended for you!  Hope they get it worked out!  Have a great weekend and Happy Holidays!  :-)


11/16/2007 09:29 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Kelly - Let this be the official Holiday Cheer Starter!  hahaha...ooopps...hohohoho!!  :-)

11/16/2007 09:35 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad - I just had to stop back by and share.  I played with this last night and created one for one of my mortgage clients with their 3 loan officers on it (I'm an appraiser also) and sent it to her.  About an hour ago I got an email where she had sent the link to her entire email address book, she loved it so much. 

Today I made a mortgage lender and her 500 closest friends (lol) smile and she credited it to my appraisal company with a link to our other blog in her email to them!  Thanks! 

 

Michelle - I got warm, fuzzy and tingly all over!!  WOW!  Now that's what I meant when I said "The Holidays Go Viral"  that's exactly what happened here.  That is the coolest story and I would have never imagined this would start that kind of "Holiday Cheer" congrats, I wish I could see what you created.  Any way you can post us a link here in the comments?  I certainly don't mind if you don't!  Thanks Michelle and Best to you during the Holidays and always!! 


11/16/2007 09:45 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Carol - after our chat on the phone yesterday, this is the least I could do for you.  Thanks again for the call, and I hope you liked your present here!!  :-)


11/16/2007 09:48 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Jackie - how'd I know?  Me and Mrs. Claus gotta thing going on! ROFLOL!!!  :-)


11/16/2007 09:49 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Marlene - say it isn't so!! Try this and see if you get more than a lump of coal!  If the link doesn't work, then you were definitely a naughty girl this year! LOL!  Happy Holidays my dear friend!!

 CLICK ON YOUR GIFT!!     (Maybe I'll have Santa just Deliver)


11/16/2007 09:51 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Judy - they take after their Mom, that's why their so good looking! :-)

11/16/2007 09:53 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Joan - thanks! Have a ton of fun with it! Make hundreds and share with everyone. This is what I mean by "The Holidays go Viral" just as I imagined.....they have!!  Happy Holidays Joan, thank for coming by to get your gift! LOL!!  :-)


11/16/2007 09:55 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

What a kick! I really enjoyed this Brad, great gift and cute kids! I think we're going to ELF ourselves too!

Chris and Maria - i'd be disappointed if you didn't!  This is what "viral holidays" is all about.  It's about giving the gift that keeps on giving and it not being the flu!  This and Love are still free in the world so keep them both "Viral"!  :-)

11/16/2007 09:57 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad, thanks for posting this! I found this site last year but didn't bookmark it. It's a lot of fun to Elf Yourself. Don't you just love the Holidays? I do!

11/16/2007 09:59 PM by Darleen McCullen, Broker-Raleigh, NC Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty - www.darleenmc.com)

Ann - I'm glad you enjoyed YOUR gift, I had each of you in mind when I was creating this, so it really is just for you!!  :-)  Hope your Holidays are AWESOME and I hope Santa brings you all you want this year!  :-)


11/16/2007 10:01 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Barbara - glad you enjoyed it!  Happy Holidays to you and your family!

11/16/2007 10:02 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Donna, if you need help tracking taxes and creating your goals and business plan for 08, boy do I have a gift for you.  You should check out Agent Assist.  That's what I designed it to do.  It may come in very handy for setting your goals and for reaching them in 2008.  No sales pressure, just wanted to share that with you.  If you do decide to get it, I want you to know that every penny goes to feed starving children...........my own! LOL!  Have a great Holiday this year, and treat yourself right for making it through this year! :-)


11/16/2007 10:06 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Darleen - I do love the holidays, now keep it Viral and go Elf Yourself!  :-)  Your family and friends will get the biggest kick out of it, I promise.  All my friends and family who have come by including my kids friends absolutely crack up when they see this!  Happy Holidays Darlene, enjoy them!!  

11/16/2007 10:21 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad - I almost posted it before, but I didn't want to be obnoxious, lol.  Here's the link that spread like a wildfire through our area.  I also embedded it in a gift, like yours above in the email to her.  Thanks....again!

11/16/2007 11:31 PM by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

Michelle - that was great, and not obnoxious! LOL! I love a Viral Holiday when it really works! Love it!! Thanks Michelle, you can drop your elves here anytime!!  :-)

11/16/2007 11:36 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad, That was really cute!  I am still chuckling over it.  You are right, that was priceless!

11/17/2007 01:01 AM by Roberta LaRocca REALTOR® Broker - Salesperson Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Roberta - maybe priceless was pushing it a little, but it certainly was fun to create and share.  I hope you'll do the same and keep it Viral!  Maybe we should buy some stock in OfficeMax before we let anyone else view this post! LOL!!  :-)

11/17/2007 01:03 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)