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My MeetUp with Santa Claus

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My MeetUp with Santa Claus

 

I had a very special MeetUp with Santa Claus in Colonial Williamsburg during one of his regular visits. I do not need anything for myself so I asked Santa about his plans for members of ActiveRain. He commented that bloggers are among his favorites because they document their activities.

Sadly, Santa reported that some of the ActiveRain bloggers have been caught up in political and religious rants that place them in his naughty category. When I asked if there was room for negotiation, Santa agreed that if all of the members would be nice for this week, he would set aside their naughty issues. 

Santa said that he will contact Bob Stewart on the 24th before he makes his rounds to check on the final status of naughty bloggers. His departing comment was to offer his best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas to the members of ActiveRain.

 

Santa Claus, Colonial Williamsburg, Photograph by Roy Kelley, Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Santa Claus in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia USA IMG 8710
Photograph by Roy Kelley 
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

 
Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (24)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... that is one good looking Santa in a fabulous photo! Can't wait to see his list of who's been naughty and who's been nice in the Rain.

Dec 18, 2016 04:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Maybe it is time to invite Conrad Allen and Roger Mucci back if they will come? It is Christmas. Enjoy your day!

Dec 18, 2016 05:50 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Roy.  Do you think Santa can deliver a big bag of points if I promise to be good?   That could buy my FREEdom.  Merry Christmas!

Dec 18, 2016 05:53 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. This is a very good week to be especially nice.

Dec 18, 2016 05:59 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Roy. This is very cute and pretty funny but sometimes folks need to speak their own truths. Merry Christmas.

Dec 18, 2016 07:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Carol Williams 

You should be less than two weeks from your FREEdom if you are very active on ActiveRain.

Dec 18, 2016 08:37 AM
Carol Williams

It'll probably take a little longer than that, Roy Kelley, since I will be gone the week after Christmas.  It'll most likely happen in January, which is still ahead of schedule.  :-)  

Dec 18, 2016 09:38 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Merry Christmas, Roy Kelley !  Great Santa photo. 

Dec 18, 2016 08:37 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Roy -- while a little naughty can be nice at times, it seems Santa is a very generous guy with those who understand the true meaning of community spirit and fellowship.   On ActiveRain.  And elsewhere too.   

Dec 18, 2016 09:22 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, now did Santa really know about Activerain?  He is smart so yes I figure he would.

 

Dec 18, 2016 09:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Dec 18, 2016 04:05 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

When I first read your title line, Roy!  I had a humorous vision of you sitting on Santa's lap!

Dec 18, 2016 04:10 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Roy.  I'm glad to read that Santa is keeping an eye on the bloggers of ActiveRain.

Dec 18, 2016 04:15 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

That is one fun and creative post.  I loved it.  And I love that Santa has that pipeline to Bob Stewart .  Have a great week.  A

Dec 18, 2016 04:21 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday evening to all. Have an outstanding week. Enjoy the holiday season with your camera in hand.

Dec 18, 2016 04:32 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Roy, you captured a great photo of Santa.  Love this post.  It can get a little wild and crazy here in the Rain .... aka, naughty.  

Dec 18, 2016 05:39 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

How clever of you to post what Santa said. Thank goodness most have been extra nice this year and will get noticed.

Dec 19, 2016 07:44 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Now that is a classic American Santa just like the one I saw yesterday in Palm Beach Gardens Mall. In Jupiter there was one with a real white beard.

Dec 20, 2016 08:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used this content for a new blog to be posted on Dec. 17, 2017.

Dec 13, 2017 11:38 AM
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Wow that looks nothing like the Santa's I remember very trendy 

Dec 20, 2017 02:52 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always welcome and are very much appreciated.

Dec 21, 2017 04:37 AM