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Throw Back AND Thankful Thursday

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

While cleaning up a hard drive yesterday I ran into this old photo and it brought back pleasant memories to me.

It was taken on Fathers Day 2008 at a private residence. We were one of literally hundreds of families invited. The home is in city limits and on approximately 30 acres.

It was a wonderful event put on by a Christian family for the sole purpose of celebrating Fathers and their families. It was much a carnival, vintage auto show, and a steak meal for all attendees. Completely paid for by the hosts.

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - that's certainly an event where generosity took a prominent place.  I can see why it would be remembered.  

Feb 16, 2023 11:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The generosity was incredible Michael Jacobs . Can you imagine the bill just for the steaks? They had a lot of volunteer labor from the church they attend but they paid for everything.

Feb 16, 2023 11:48 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Really nice Bob and thank you for sharing. May God's peace and grace continue to be with you. Jeff

Feb 16, 2023 01:43 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you for the blessing Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI . Blessings are always greatly appreciated.

Feb 16, 2023 01:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- Love the photo of you and your "young" family!!!!  How nice of that family to host such an event. 

Feb 16, 2023 07:14 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Bob,

This host was very generous indeed to plan such a wonderful event. Love the photo of your family back in 2008!

Feb 16, 2023 07:37 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Wonderful family photo. What a gesture by a family with the financial means to do it. Enjoy your day and the memories.

Feb 17, 2023 04:57 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Such a wonderful memory and I am glad that you share it with us!  You had me at steak dinner, haha.

Feb 17, 2023 05:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

What a wonderful memory, Bob. Fathers do need to be celebrated more in our society than they are, if you ask me. And just look at that adorable little Timmothy!

Feb 17, 2023 05:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Treasure your fond memories, Bob, and have a great day.

We have rainy weather in Maryland and I needed to change my morning plans.

Feb 17, 2023 06:44 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bob, those are the treasures in life, and memories to never forget!

Feb 17, 2023 08:54 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Kathy Streib . Those days of the kids being kids pass way to fast. There are very few families as generous as that family and the few that I know have super strong ties to local churches.

Feb 18, 2023 01:33 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Seeing that picture and remembering the event brought joy to my heart Dorie Dillard Austin TX . Isn't photography a wonderful thing?

Feb 18, 2023 01:34 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I agree Wayne Martin , what a grand gesture. A whole lot of people with the same means pinch and hang on to every penny (earned or inherited).

Feb 18, 2023 01:39 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Brian England they also had other foods but I wasn't going to pass up the steak 😊.

Feb 18, 2023 01:41 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Nina Hollander, Broker I think they are both cute but I am VERY prejudice. It was a fun time. I think the slide from reverence of the father took a huge hit with the TV hit Married With Children".

Feb 18, 2023 01:44 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We have had some great weather (for North Dakota) here Roy Kelley but it looks like we are going to go back to the deep freeze later next week.

Feb 18, 2023 01:46 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I am very thankful for photographs Joan Cox as my memory gets shorter and shorter. Had it not been for this photo I would have forgot the event.

Feb 18, 2023 01:48 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

that is such a nice 'throwback' photo! Sounds like a lot of generosity to put on an event like this and wonderful memories were made 

Feb 22, 2023 11:49 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It was an amazing event Lise Howe and they did it two years. Not sure why they quit but I hope they know that MANY of us really appreciated it.

Feb 22, 2023 12:25 PM