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Have you ever set a Guinness World Record ? Well, here's your chance

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I know; you're already back pedalling.   Do you have to be a world class athlete ?   NO !   Do you have to have extraordinary skills ?   NO !   Do you have to do something to make this happen ?   Ah haaaa, . . . YES you do !   The next question is, . . . Can you ?   Or will you ?   And why wouldn't you ?

Have I got your attention yet ?   OK, this is going to be fun and you're going to want to participate so I'm asking ALL of my readers, you too; for their assistance in getting the word out to the planet.   Are you up for this ?

I want to ask every ActiveRainer, every reader, every client, every person on the earth I've never met before (that'll boost the numbers) to share this information on whatever social media platforms you use so no one can say they did not know that they had the opportunity to set a world record.

As many of you know that read my posts, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake and we are doing all sorts of activities and festivals and special events and on and on and on to celebrate.   Well, here's the one  ALL  of you can actually participate in while having fun.

 

Get your calendars out and mark the date:   AUGUST 6, 2016

 

Now, you asked if you had to do something to make this happen and I said "YES"  so here comes the hard part, . . . you ready ?   You have to be here !

Come on, that's not that hard, you can do it.   To set a Guinness World Record you have to be present.   I don't think there's a classification for being absent.   If there was, some of my high school classmates would have set that one years ago.   But this is doable and if you can't make it, I'm hoping you will share this with at least one person to be your stand in for the attempt.

OK, don't laugh but there is actually a Guinness World Record for the number of people floating together on a body of water.   That's right, it's around 700.   Now this doesn't mean on a yacht or cruise ship or, with all due respect; the proud members of the Navy, who I salute.   This is talking about just plain ol' folks having a good time on a summer's afternoon.

Can it sound any better than that ?   I need everyone's help now so pull out that old inner tube, find your floating noodles and dig out the air mattress because we are all going to be world class athletes for a day.   That much fun and world wide recognition to go with it.   And you can be a part of it !

Here's the deal; you come to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia for your vacation.   Bring the kids (they count too).   You visit the restaurants, see the sites and the sights to prepare yourself for your world record challenge.

Drum roll, please.   Then, with the world watching; on the first Saturday of August in the year 2016, . . . .  you, . . . . yes, . . . . YOU; set a NEW Guinness World Record.   Think of your sense of achievement !   Ticker tape parades.

You know I'm having fun with this whole thing but hey, why not join in ?   I would really appreciate it if everyone would start now spreading the word because we locals are serious about really making this something special.   We are hoping to draw over 2,000 floaters to join us in this endeavor.

Even if you are not directly involved, you can play a part and for that, I THANK YOU in advance for your assistance inviting the planet to join us.   If you can't make it, we'll miss you but how often do you get this sort of opportunity to do something so fun and yet so significant.   OK, maybe not.

As the event draws closer, I will be sharing more details about the timing of it all and where to meet, etc.   The attempt is being sponsored by our local YMCA and promises to be a hoot.   So keep your fingers crossed, spread the word and let's do it.   That way YOU can answer your friends, family, and colleagues; . . . . . YES ! when someone asks, . . . . . 

 

 

Have you ever set

 

a Guinness World Record ?

 

Well, here's your chance !

 

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Deanna Early is the  Highest Ranking Mortgage Loan Originator in the state of Virginia            as scored by the ActiveRain real estate site.   She is a residential specialist and provides home loans, construction loans and lot loans as well as second or vacation home loans and investor financing.   She does both purchase and refinance loans anywhere in the state of Virginia.   She is a Nationally Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator with American National Bank and Trust at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Please visit her website at   www.DeannaEarly.com   and learn more in the Virginia Mortgage Blog

You can contact her for your financing needs at (540) 721-2349 or by email at  " earlyd@amnb.com "

The views expressed in this post are mine only and do not necessarily reflect the views of American National Bank and Trust Company.   Any scenarios presented are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to refer to or represent any actual or specific clients, negotiations or financial transactions.

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Comments (9)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Deanna. We are already committed to a vacation in the beginning of Aug, but no reason in the world that you couldn't accomplish this record.

Mar 13, 2016 06:54 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Promise me you will start NOW publicizing this in any way you can. Put it in your blog or anywhere else !   YOU are responsible for finding YOUR stand in.   We need everybody we can get so please help us out any way YOU can !   Thanks. 

Mar 13, 2016 10:48 PM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

had me at record but lost me on being in the water.. oh well, I'm sure you will get plenty of floaters jumping in the lake!

Mar 14, 2016 11:45 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Wait a minute, you're in Palm "BEACH" Gardens and don't like water ?   We are prepared for the fact some people may be scared of the water or drowning or they just can't swim.   We understand.


The attempt will be at a large beach where water is extremely shallow AND there will be lifeguards and our Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Dept.   Don't laugh, they are fully ISO certified.   I'll be doing a post on them as we get closer to the event.


Now help me get the word out because if YOU don't come, I need YOU to help me find a stand in for YOU.   Thanks !

Mar 14, 2016 03:22 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thatt would be quite an event. I hope many respond and you actually set a record.

Mar 14, 2016 02:07 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

I hope so too because I am already training for the attempt.   On these warm days of late, there's nothing like floating in our cove.   If you can't make it; please, please help me find a stand in to take your place.   Tenn. is close enough, it could be a day trip.   You can always come watch.

Mar 14, 2016 03:25 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Deanna ... interesting post and I will take a closer look when I get more time to fully read your post, just surfing now 

Mar 14, 2016 04:14 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Hey; I hadn't thought of that.   You can float on your SURF board. But, if you can't come; you've got to promise to send YOUR stand in !

Mar 14, 2016 04:32 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Good luck with your record, Deanna.  I'll be happy to promote the event...just can't get there in person.

Mar 15, 2016 02:24 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Thank you so much for helping to promote it because we need all the floaters we can get.   Since YOU say you cannot attend, it is incumbant on YOU to help me find a stand in.   Please try to identify family, friends or a total stranger who will participate on YOUR behalf.   We need all the help we can get.  Thank you

Mar 15, 2016 02:44 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I could probably help if there were a record for being Absent.

You never know, I may be there, the summer plans are still not nailed down, maybe we will see a VA inventory this summer and find ourselves floating on your lake two days after my birthday.

Mar 17, 2016 02:11 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

You show up and I'll make sure you have a birthday cake !   Remember, I'm a cook and a caterer too.


( By the way, the record for absent was set by one of my classmates.   He still hasn't shown up ! )

Mar 17, 2016 04:57 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Too far for me to go but it would be interesting to see!

Mar 17, 2016 03:25 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

I'm thinking it will get news coverage if we can pull it off.   YOUR job now is to find YOUR stand in for the attempt.


C'mon, I need a little help here !

Mar 17, 2016 04:55 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

How fun and exciting!  I would certainly be there if I were closer...I look forward to hearing more about it!

Mar 17, 2016 12:37 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Oh, you will be hearing more about it from me.   We are doing all we can to get the word out.   And we need your support.


Please reblog or quote or just tell people about the event on whatever platform you have available.  

Mar 17, 2016 01:06 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for telling us about this very interesting event.

Mar 20, 2016 02:54 AM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Interesting, exciting exhilarating, etc.   There aren't enough adjectives to describe how much fun we are going to have setting the record.  Please repost this or mention it in your own blog so we can get the word out.   Thank you !

Mar 20, 2016 04:21 AM