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When I was a cop I was known as a “martinet” of which I wore it proudly.

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

 

Yes I have had several cops and deputies refer to me by many names but I bet they never thought of calling me this.  If they had I would have needed to look this one up.  After retiring I’ve heard some of the names they called me.  After leaving they all knew they had lost someone who cared for them and still do so the meaning of (mart’n et’) is any very strict disciplinarian or stickler for rigid regulations.  While they all cursed me under their breath they knew who would be first to defend their actions.  I do miss the guys and gals in uniform.

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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Ah Sir James is an ex-copper huh?

Feb 02, 2012 09:56 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

When I first saw the word, I thought it meant puppet!  Seems likely that you were never one of those, so I had to read further!

Feb 02, 2012 10:07 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

James ....no doubt you were the best ...We need you here to be "martinet" with Waffles!

Feb 02, 2012 10:13 PM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Hi James,

A martinet, eh?

Being a policeman is a good place to have a martinet.

How does that translate to the real estate sales world?

Phil

Feb 02, 2012 10:56 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If we all practiced being a good martinet the world would be a better place and those passing rules and regulation would do so with more thought! Enjoy your day!

Feb 02, 2012 10:59 PM
Michael Thornton
RadnorLake Video - Nashville, TN
Nashville Area - Photography & Videography

Good morning, James. There is a huge difference between a martinet and a marionette isn't there?

Feb 02, 2012 10:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning everyone.  Phil cops are ruled by regulations and I do like regulations.  If we all practiced martinet as Wayne put it there wouldn't be so many rules and regulations.  Enjoy the day

Feb 02, 2012 11:27 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

There can be too many rules that obviate common sense James.

Feb 02, 2012 11:52 PM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

GOOD MORNING JAMES!  My husband is a motor policeman and talk about rules and more rules ... and that's just with the way he has to ride that bike!

Feb 04, 2012 11:51 PM