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Yesterday, the Go To Mortgage Professional for Roswell, Georgia Danny Thornton Tagged us to find

 "Hidden Gem in The Rain". 

What is this about you may ask?                           

 It's an ongoing series started by Melissa Grant and posted in her Group Blast From the Past (thanks Kindly Melissa - great Idea!). If you haven' read any of these posts or joined this group - check it out - Awesome material !

The PURPOSE of this Challenge is to bring awareness to a Blogger here on Active Rain that doesn't always get recognized, but writes some awesome posts! 

And also:  to Tag 2 other members of AR to pay it forward by doing some more Gem Hunting to find another HIDDEN GEM here among the 70,000+ members :)

 

Sidetrack back to Danny with us for a moment. He is a very active memberModerator  of  Several Groups here on AR - please check them out and join!  He is a great encourager as well. Thanks Danny for all you do here in the Rain!

 

 

Drum roll please.......Our Hidden Gem in The Rain pick is......Jonathan Benya

His post : A Theory About Dogs and Real Estate reveals his compassion and character.

(and since Jeff & I are pet owners & Dog lovers - we can relate).

 Jonathon has been blogging for about 4 months here in the Rain and has over 80 posts- which shows his consistent efforts! If you have not read his work - please check him out and subscribe.

We applaud his rescue work  and efforts to bring awareness to the public about God's creatures.

Now, protocol requires that we tag 2 more unsuspecting people, but  first here are the rules those tagged should follow:

So, here is our challenge for Active Rain Members...

  1) Go find yourself a "Hidden Gem" in the Rain....a post or member that was not recognized that you feel should be.

2) Write a post about why you chose your particular member and/or post include a link to their blog in your post and pick 2 other members to do the same as you...

5) Send a quick email with a link to the post you have written to the members telling them what you have done and that it's their turn to do the same..and give back in the rain...as well as your "chosen" member to find another gem

6) As the post's start rolling in on "Hidden Gems" you may want to include a link in the comment section to other post's...this will also help some along.

And so without further Adieu LOL,  Tag You're IT !.....to these fellow AR members :)

 #1 = Hugh Krone  There is a saying Life is Temporary, Eternity is Permanent. Hugh is currently studying for the most important career on earth - to do God's work!

 Hugh has been on AR for over a Year and has seen it grow and change, so we would be very interested in the Hidden Gem he finds to share!

 

If you have not read Hugh's Blog - it is always to the point, comforting, inspiring, and well grounded - he is an example for us all!

 

And Last, but certainly not least :)  Elizabeth Nieves     

This wonderful spirit has been busy and away from the rain, but since she is

one of our favorite writers here (she has great life lesson stories), her Hidden Gem

find would be of interest to us also! Check out her Blog if you haven't already!

 

Hope you enjoy these Hidden Gems:)

Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS  "Spouses Selling Houses"TM   F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty

Serving Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County, Jasper County and Newton County in NW Indiana.

Visit our BLOG for more community information and local events in NW Indiana :)

Along with Fun Music Slide Shows of Our Various Properties For Sale :)

Visit our website for more HOMES or Land For Sale along with many other informative links and client's testimonials.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The ActiveRain Network and it's members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jeff and Grace Safrin of F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty. Jeff and Grace Safrin and F.C. Tucker Advantage Realty are not responsible for the accuracy or content provided by The Active Rain Community.

 

 
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27 Comments on Hidden Gem in The Rain - Jonathan Benya - Lucky Dogs Thanks to Him!

I love this post. You really highlighted Hugh and Elizabeth, and I do faithfully follow their posts.

02/08/2008 02:43 PM by Nicholas Goglucci, CRS ~ CLHMS, e-PRO ~ Re/Max Professional in South Florida (RE/Max In Motion, Inc.)


Thanks for stopping by and commenting Nicholas hope you check out Jonathan's BLOGS as well!

Sincerely,

Grace

02/08/2008 03:01 PM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


GREAT choice!!! I already enjoy reading Jonathan's posts, and think he has a huge heart!!! Thanks for giving him the recognition he deserves!

02/08/2008 04:01 PM by Elaine Manes IRIS~Colorado Stager ~ A Wonderful Space, LLC (A Wonderful Space, LLC)


Hats off to Jonathan, and anyone else involved in Dog rescue efforts. And thanks to you for making him one of your hidden gems.

02/08/2008 04:15 PM by Hank Roeters (Platinum Partners Realtors)


Jeff & Grace. Bravo. Great job as I knew that it would be. What else could I have expected from COLTS fans. Here is to you. Colts

02/08/2008 04:21 PM by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)


Jeff and Grace....Great post!  Now I have some reading to do.  I would like to say that your right on about Danny.  I have started to work with hime quite a bit, and it is people like him that do the industry proud.  He is all about being positive.  Again, great job!!

02/08/2008 04:22 PM by Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Luxury Living (Bradford Realty Group)


Hi Grace and Jeff,

I'll check out Jonathan as I too am an animal lover (my degree is in zoology and genetics).  Great work at seeking out a fine gem!

Now I better get to writing my two gem posts....I'm falling behind.

((-:

Jo 

02/08/2008 06:00 PM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)


Grace & Jeff ~ I have read some of Jonathan's posts and enjoyed them.  I'll have to check back in on his blog.  He comes across as a very kind and caring individual.  Thanks for profiling this hidden gem!

02/08/2008 06:47 PM by Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating (Creative Home Expressions)


Jeff & Grace, I can always count on some wonderful music when I visit your posts!   I loved Melissa's challenge and will certainly check out your "Gem."  I am an animal lover and have volunteered in the past to help the no kill shelters.  I wish I had more time, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

02/08/2008 07:06 PM by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)


Thanks Elaine - we saw that his heart came through his posts when we discovered him! We appreciated your stopping by and commenting.

Hello Hank - we agree with your sentiments- that's why we chose Jonathan. Glad you enjoyed his Blog as well - thanks for your time and comments.

02/09/2008 08:24 AM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


Hi Grace and Jeff,

You did an excellent job, highlighting not only your Hidden Gem, I am going there next, but highlighting the people you chose. I like the "unsuspecting" part. Makes it fun.

02/09/2008 08:35 AM by Karen Hurst ~ Real Estate Broker ~ Warwick ~ Rhode Island (Storm Realty LLC)


Excellent Hidden Gem ! Love your tags and I have some great reading to do now !

02/09/2008 08:35 AM by Crossville TN Real Estate, Melissa Grant Cumberland County TN Homes For Sale (Choice Real Estate)


Hello Danny Thanks for the compliment and for taking time to drop by - we appreciate it.

We must ask - Where do you get those cute moving widgets/characters you inserted into comments???

 

02/09/2008 08:36 AM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


Dear Jo-Anne - Wow a degree in Zoology and Genetics - we should talk theory of monoclonal antibodies sometimes- (LOL) those blind trial genetic studies always fascinated me at the University hospitals when I practiced nursing!

Look forward to your gem posts too - thanks for taking time to stop by and comment. 

Sincerely,

Grace

02/09/2008 08:47 AM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


Hello Kathy , Thanks for stoppng by and commenting - yes a few here have read his blogs - we found him on our quest and glad that we did!

Sincerely,

Grace

02/09/2008 08:54 AM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


Hello Carole - that's awesome you voluntered to help at shelters - worthy cause - you will definitely enjoy Jonathan's posts about Dogs then! Thanks for taking time and stopping by to comment.

Sincerely,

Grace

02/09/2008 08:58 AM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


WOW!!!  Thank you so much guys!  I was shocked to see that there are so many avid dog lovers here on activerain!  It's posts like this that really help foster and promote the community spirit on Activerain, and I think that the hidden gems idea is fantastic!  I'm going to have to find some of my favorite posts I've bookmarked to share my own hidden gems!

 

~Jonathan Benya 

02/09/2008 12:44 PM by Southern Maryland Real Estate~ Jonathan Benya (Century 21 New Millennium)


Great post!  I subscribe to Jonathan's blog and read it everyday.  Yes, the post of the dogs (and pets in general) was very touching.  Pets are part of the family!

02/09/2008 02:34 PM by Rick Tourgee - Provincetown and Cape Cod (Century 21 Shoreland)


Hello Jonathan - Sorry it took so long to respond to your comment :) We've been busy today - Jeff just told me you just called (he was on his way to one more meeting). You are very welcome and please do find a gem and post as well! 

Sincerely,

Grace

p.s.

This is our "Buddy"

02/09/2008 03:52 PM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


I just read his first post today.  He seems like a caring soul.

02/09/2008 06:46 PM by The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E


Grace~I will be sure to check out Jonathan. How funny that is that you picked Elizabeth too. That is exactly who I tagged along with Alecia Barnes. We are such a great family here and I love the hidden gem series. 

02/09/2008 11:27 PM by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)


Hello again Nicholas - No Problem :) you are welcome.

Hello Gayle, yes he does! thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Hello Julie, I saw that you picked Elizabeth AFTER I already posted it great minds think alike LOL -it is a great series and if some get tagged twice that's just more great writers to discover! thanks for taking time to stop by and comment.

Sincerely to all,

Grace

02/10/2008 02:42 PM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


I usually do not participate in AR Challenges..... But this looks like a good thing to do......

Unfortunately I would NOT know how to begin...to me it looks like it would take a LONG time to find someone who is NEW AND consistent in posting blogs....

hmmmmm.......

02/11/2008 01:04 PM by Central Florida real estate - Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent® (Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.)


Hello Alexander - thanks for taking time to stop by andcomment. You probably run across some Hidden Gem posts in the group you moderate - so it may not take you as long as you think :)

Sincerely,

Grace

02/11/2008 01:14 PM by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)


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