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YouTube Thursdays - 1/16/2014 - Snow Happy Dog!

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Youtube Thursdays Recently, we took a short trip to Bend, Oregon. Bend is located about 3 and half hours from our home in Clark County, Washington. The climate is dramatically different than ours, and snow is a common occurrence.

Our white Golden Retriever, Mac, who doesn't get to see, or play in snow on a regular basis, found the cold, white stuff irresistible. We indulged him a few moments of joy during a walk through the neighborhood. 

This short video is also a bit indulgent. After all, can we expect other people to appreciate our children, dogs, perspectives, and/or moments quite the way we do? Not always, and yet, sharing these moments can build important connections.

Therefore, to make the video more entertaining, I had to find music to set the scene - "Snow," from the motion picture Marley and Me. Plus, there's a message in the video. Adding something, other than watching Mac make snow angels seemed appropriate. 

Do you capture random non-business moments to share with your audience? If so, do you sweeten the entertainment value? Remember, in order to get people to watch your videos, they have to provide a level of engagement, otherwise, you risk wasting time. 

Happy YouTube Thursdays to you - and as Mac, the snow happy dog reminds us, "find joy in the moment."  (The video is shot with my new iPhone 5s) 

 

Please do some subscribing today, ala Facebook Fridays style. Feel free to share you YouTube channel link in the comments below. 

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
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Comments(68)

Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Debb that was adorable and reminded me of a client who lived in the city, but brought her dogs up to look for a second home, it was so much fun watching them.  I made a video and sent it to the client and it was appreciated.

Jan 16, 2014 07:14 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debb.... Mac gives me joy! I love this video and your dog and you too!

What a relaxing way to finding connections of joy.

Thank you ---- I needed this one today. 

Jan 16, 2014 09:13 PM
Dee Toohey
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL
Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Oh, no snow for this Florida gal!  I moved from the North to escape the cold and snow!  But cute video!

Jan 16, 2014 09:27 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, sure looks like Mac was in heaven enjoying the snow.   Still doesn't look like you saw much snow!   Hope you enjoyed your mini-vacation.

Jan 16, 2014 10:13 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Woof (pant pant pant) outdoor fun and bringing the outside viewer, listener along with you on your outings, any of them... it is not about spell binding going viral videos but down to Earth this is what we do for fun, exercise, day to day low key recreation. The viewer, listener connects with you the real person that took the time to shoot and upload. But also other what is not said but obvious comes out too in their mind. That starts forming a picture of what it is like in your community.

Lots of wide open space, people there are friendly, I have a dog too and that looks like healthy fun, fresh air...they can see themselves living in your area. Not just here are all our houses or just talking head snippet videos of Joe and Jane Agent. And that is it. The community is what happens outside those houses....not just where you eat and sleep but what you do, how it looks in other places that make the community unique, different. Good job not leaving that out Debb! Kudos! This little fellow, Buttermilk Sky has caused over 10 million video views in our local area. Animals have power.

Jan 16, 2014 10:17 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thank you so much Jerry. Yes, I think it would be good for you to get back into a little video marketing.

Thanks Lottie.

Mel - glad you liked it. D

Jan 16, 2014 11:34 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Aw Bobbie - good memories huh?

Russell - great. Be sure to reach out...

Get with it Jeff! ;)

Oh thank you so much Joan. So happy you enjoyed it..

Jan 16, 2014 11:36 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Cheryl - Mac is pleased. He beat out the news!

Patricia - he's ALWAYS happy. Lol.

Janis - I know, you and the cold. :)

Nancy - we did have fun.

Cathy - I'll bet they'd love it too.

Thank you Peter.

Jan 16, 2014 11:45 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Yes Geri - go have FUN! And then, share it with us.

Much respect Laura.

Kerry - terrific. I am going to subscribe, and hope others will too.

Jan 16, 2014 11:47 PM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

You are absolutely right about 'find joy in the moment'.  Up or down, Every day is a Lively and Lovely day!

 

Jan 17, 2014 12:05 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Mac is a superstar. Find joy in the moment is a great message for us all to ponder all the time Debb. Mac is the perfect illustration for us.

Jan 17, 2014 12:38 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

What a joy that pup is for you and for me as I viewed the video...It reminded me of our black lab when I was a kid, who used to make tunnels in the snow.  It was fun rolling with him...love my new iphone 5S also...Happy Friday, A

Jan 17, 2014 01:09 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hey Debb, love watching MAC roll in the snow-snow is such a joy for puppies-and your new iphone 5S captured it beautifully-did you use imovie to edit at all? I love my new iphone 5S and can't believe what it can do! Thank you for capturing and sharing the joy!

Jan 17, 2014 02:39 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Smart thing to do Jennifer.

Hope all is well with you Patricia. Fresh as a daisy, :)

Dee - I hear you. Lol.

We did see a lot traveling over Mt. Hood. Bend is pretty dry - so there wasn't a lot - but Mac made the best of it Joan.

Jan 17, 2014 02:42 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Andy - and you do this all so well. By the way, loved meeting Buttermilk. Such a cute video.

You got it Bruce!

Isn't he Gary? Such a fun and sweet soul - my Mac.

Happy Friday to you Alexandra. :)

I did use iMovie to cut out some of the video as I wanted to keep it short and sweet Joanna.

Jan 17, 2014 02:45 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Debb-love Mac's doggie snow angels! So much happiness from something so simple

Jan 17, 2014 03:25 AM
Jamie Guier
Keller Williams Central Oregon - Bend, OR

What a happy pup! I am a Bend, Oregon native now residing in Reno, NV. Both GREAT places to call home!

Jan 17, 2014 10:33 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Exactly Marco.

Hi Jamie - similar climates really.  I do like both spots - easy access to Tahoe from Reno. :) 

Jan 18, 2014 12:12 AM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Good youtube advice. Even our cocker (definitely not a cold weather dog) loved playing in the snow. 

Feb 03, 2014 01:26 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks Cheryl - dogs and snow. :)

Feb 03, 2014 01:50 AM