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TLC 4 TLW, welcome member # 7000, featured marketing posts

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In the past few days you might have noticed a lot of posts like these...

- Why I miss TLW!! by Bob Stewart

- ActiveRain Friends by Sally Cheeseman

- Ok Bob...give me my 25 points this one's for TLW by Kathy McGraw

- Members Only? Only For The Lovely Wife- Wild Thing...ROAR! by Midori Miller

- Love Fest for TLW ~ Get Well Soon and Get Back Here Where You Belong! by Jeanean Gendron

TLW aka The Lovely Wife aka Billie Tutas, the prettier half of Bryant Tutas aka BB aka Blogging Bertha... has been going through a rough period. Why are so many people writing so many posts about TLW? Because she taught so many of us to...

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If you read the posts by Bob, Sally, Midori and Jeanean you'll see just a small sample of how much TLW means to so many of us.

When I joined Active Rain it was TLW and Bryant who taught me what blogging and social networking was really all about.

Reading their posts and seeing how they paid attention to other bloggers, especially newbies like me, I quickly figured out the importance of making friends and getting noticed by leaving intelligent comments, posting on topic content, etc....

In other words, they taught me how to give a crap about what I do online. If it wasn't for TLW & Bryant I'd probably be just another anonymous blogger so yes, I owe them a lot!

So just as Bob, Sally, Midori, Jeanean and others are doing, if TLW has helped, touched or influenced you in some way, show her how much you give a CRAP with a post, a note by snail mail or even an ecard.

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If you want to send TLW an ecard but can't find the perfect one to send, here is something I put together to show her how much her friends in the Rain miss her. You can see/send it from here...

TLC 4 TLW ecard

Or if you have your own ecard site/webpage, here is a larger version, feel free to use it to send your thoughts to TLW, upload it to your website and/or ask your Rain friends to send her a note...

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We had our own little milestone today, member # 7000 just joined The Art Of Marketing You group. Who is it? Introducing...

Michele Lorito-Chase

Michele Lorito-Chase of Ghost Executive Administrative Solutions http://www.ghostexecutive.com

It's people like Michele and all the other 6999 of you who keep this group strong, alive, interesting, popular and growing day by day. And in case I haven't said it often enough...

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and speaking of people who ROCK...

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If Active Rain has a soul, it's Sally Cheeseman and it seems today is Sally's birthday!!!

Monday Morning Gifts... Happy Birthday Sally

and still speaking of people who ROCK...

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We have a very special new blogger among us! A post earlier this week by Missy Caulk Finally... introduced us to a new Rain blogger Christa Caulk aka daughter # 1

Let's do what we do best, make her feel welcome and check out Christa's first blog post in the Rain

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If you're wondering how to customize your blog, take a look at our group's guidelines page for tutorials and graphics that you can download and use on your Active Rain blog.

If you have questions about technology, blog design or building web presence, let me know and I'll try to answer them in a future post!

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Sorting through everything being posted in The Art Of Marketing You group can be a real challenge so... here are a few of the must read (on topic) posts from the past few days...

- Making the Most of Your Localism Sponsored Community, Part IV by Rich Jacobson

- Adding Forms To Your Blog Post by Brad Andersohn

- Brad told me To GET OVER IT (Blogging Put Me On the Evening News) by Janet Guilbault

- A Feng Shui Testimonial: Jennifer's Story by Carole Provenzale

- Do You Think You Appeal To The People On The World Wide Web? by Midori Miller

- First Your Photo, Then What? by Loreena Yeo

- TRUE STORY ~ You are a product of your own marketing by Lynn911.com

- Is it Possible to Know "TOO MANY REAL ESTATE AGENTS"? by Antoinette Scognamiglio

- My Listing Agreement Has Expired Do I Still Owe Commission? by Nannette Saunders

- The Dirty Dozen.....12th transaction in the Rain!!!!! by Larry Bettag

- Great 10 Tips on Social Media Marketing... by Juliet Johnson

- Go Ahead and Shoot Me. But I have to say it: your Web site by Kay Steele Faulk

- Facebook - What's In It for the Agent? by Tina Merritt

- Using My Blog Log to add friends and contacts from other social networks by Bill Gassett

- Artweaver, FREE Alternative for Photoshop Wantin' Cheapskates by Chuck Willman

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If you're an animal lover like so many of us here in the Rain, our friend William Johnson lost his puppy CeCe to Lymphoma this past week. I know William could use our moral support as well right now!

CeCe, A "Celebration of Life" for Someone Very Near and Dear to Me

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Posted by marti garaughty on 09/15/2008 09:55 AM

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7000 Marketing Members in the Online Marketing Channel

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60 Comments on TLC 4 TLW, welcome member # 7000, featured marketing posts

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I've obviously missed something big here. Where's TLW? I love the Crap-A-Rama blog! Is she OK?

Lisa... hi, right now TLW is in the hospital, she's a very private person so any wishes sent to her would come at a time when she could really use some moral support. Thx!

Marti,

Thanks for the post. There was quite a bit covered here. But, that is what I find to be the spirit of the community....one that is always giving. Thanks.

Another power-packed post my dear Marti. I've been so sad for William. I don't have children so my pets are my kids and when they leave us, it is heartbreaking. THANK YOU MARTI.

Marti,

wow, you've covered so many things and people in this post....and they all prove what I've always known about you, you have an AMAZINGLY huge heart!

Hey Marti,

Just stopping by...I tried the card to Billie...thanks...I had also called BB last week to see how she was...I also feel for William as I'm going through a tough time right now with my dog...17 yrs old but starting to slip and I might have to make a difficult decision soon....thanks and hope all is well.

Marti it sure will be great when TLW gets back on her feet and back to the Rain. I miss her CRAP:)

Marti - You are doing an extrodinary job providing us with this update as well as designing a card for TLW - I really appreciate what you do around here.

Hi Marti - I'm starting out the week doing one of my favorite Monday morning things...drinking coffee and reading your blog. I'm sorry that all of the news could not have been the happy kind. But thanks for making sure that those of us who have not been online so much this week are up to date on what is happening with our friends. As always you are here giving sooo much to us all. Now I'm off to offer support to TLW and William and congrats to Sally.

marti! I look forward to your posts very week and always enjoy a good laugh as well as tons of great marketing info! And...you are the only person I know who can say say "Give a C..." in such style! Thanks!

Marti: Thanks for posting the must-reads above... I am a little time-challenged at the moment as many of us are and that really helps! Thanks for a great post and for keeping us focused on caring for others like TLW... Steve

Marti ~ Congratulations to you on such a wonderful group - 7000 ! I am honored to be a p;art of this group -- My wishes to TLW and William -- they have my hugs and best wishes -- and happy birthday to Sally.

Marti

When I was new on activerain and writing about the craziest things it was TLW that send me a message and said it was nice to see someone different. I took that as a real compliment.

She is aclass act, and an amazing human being.

My thoughts are for them intensely now.

And thanks for everything you do to Marti. Your effort in perfectionism is always a safeguard for someone for me that just wants to get it right.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Marti, great reminder on TLW and thanks for noting Sally's birthday. I'll wish her a happy one. Great stuff as always from the Group!! 7,000 is a huge number.

Hi Marti...Awesome Card for TLW, I used it and sent to Bryant...Great Post.

Cheers, thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your continued support here on Active Rain. We love your group hence why we featured it. We look forward to another 7000 members and their posts which as you've proven have only given us reason to "Give a Crap".

Keep up the good work!

I'm still new here, I recently read lots of TLW's older posts and can see why she is missed, can't wait to get her back! Thanks for bringing all this information together in one post. i find good material here and there, then can't find it when I need it! See you again soon!

Hi Marti.....this is a jam packed, heartfelt, sincere Post. Your heart for the Community shows week after week......I have already written my Post, and sent a snail mail card to TLW....my prayers and thoughts haven't stopped though, and like so many others I will feel a little better when she gets out of the Hospital.

Then we have William who lost his Ce Ce, and Neal who is dealing with the thought of......and again they are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sally- Oh yes she is one of the biggest souls here on AR....not for CRAP, but just a down to earth heartfelt style of caring about the community. And I love your Banner you made for her Birthday :)

I will also go welcome Missy's daughter, and our new 7,000 member........thank you so much for everything YOU do for US :) Now is it time for more cookies....LOL :)

I just have a good feeling that TLW will come bouncing back big time too!
It's the people here that make this place a wonderful blogging experience...we connect...we care.

Thanks for the Happy B'day marti! Now...what's Kathy up to.....

Just tried to Welcome Michele....no Blog Posts yet, so I'll do it here...."Welcome to Active Rain and especially this Group...Art of Marketing You."

HI MARTI!

I always appreciate your week in review. I can count on the scoops that I didn't scoop!

William... we're definitely a community in so many ways and despite the occasional studipity that happens from time to time, we're there for each other when it counts!

Susie... same here my very talented friend, my furry/feathered babies were always considered to be part of my family!

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Jo-Anne... my "secret" is just that I have such amazing friends, you're one of them and I love how we support each other in good times & bad.

Neal... so sorry to hear about your dog, I noticed your comment on William's post. it's really tough when our "kids" aren't well but as I told William, eventually we're left with the amazing memories they bring us.

Bill... the Rain definitely isn't the same without TLW around, I'm sure she'll be fine and back soon. Have a great week buddy!

Petra... thx, I appreciate you as well, it takes all 7000+ of us to keep this thing going!

Pam... hi, unfortunately in a community the size of AR we're bound to have the occasional bad news mixed in with the good but... it's nice to see how we support each other. Have a great week Pam!

Russell... I can't take too much credit, TLW taught me how to say CRAP with class. ;-) Have a great week as well Russell.

Marti, What a great tribute to TLW and BB. I hope they can both return to their normal routine of life soon.

Thanks for making the ecard for us to send. It is very thoughtful of you to take the time. THANK YOU!

Steve... we're in the majority, time challenged seems to be the norm these days. Thx for stopping by.

Joan... I'm honored to have you in the group, it's people like you who keep it fun, interesting and worth reading!

Tom... same here, if it wasn't for TLW I probably would have gone totally unnoticed, she has influenced so many of us here. I can't wait to have her back!

Gary... both good & bad news these days but I'm sure TLW will be fine and back again soon, thx for being part of our 7000, like TLW, Sally, Kathy and so many others, you also bring a lot of soul to the Rain, thx!

Marti.... again, nice job here.... and thanks for sharing some of these blogs. I just picked up a few ideas.

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Fred... thx for sending the ecard, I know they'll both appreciate it!

Castellum... absolutely, so many sharp & caring people here have taught us all how to give a CRAP in the best way possible, thx!

Anna... hi, it's nice to "meet" you and welcome to our little group. You won't find a better mentor than TLW.

Kathy... speaking of the soul of Active Rain, sometimes when I read you, it's like you & Sally are sisters, you both speak from the heart and absolutely NO CRAP!

Thx for being here, like Sally, Gary, TLW and many others, you make this place much more than just a hangout for geeks, techies & marketing junkies. {{{thank u hug}}}

Sally... aka birthday girl, I'm sure TLW will be fine as well, it just seems strange not to have her around. Have an awesome birthday my friend and thx for all you bring to AR and to this group!

Kathy... I sent Michele a not so she'll probably see it tonight, she's a newbie so she'll get the hang of it. ;-)

Marti, you did a great job of covering so many important personal stories on AR this week. We all miss TLW and I know she will appreciate your post and cards. I so wish I could ease William's painful loss and we all welcome Missy's daughter to AR! Thanks for all that you do.

Yvette... thx, these round-ups seem to help a lot of people so I try to do them twice a week now since we have so many new posts. Later...

Mana... absolutely, TLW knows how much she is loved & missed by here friends, we're all pulling for her. Thx!

Always good information Marti. I couldn't get the link to the card to work tho.

Marti, Thank you so much for highlighting my post and also for making that lovely card. You cover so much in your posts I try never to miss them (even though I may be late :) I had an Alfredo, mine was named Otis. I love animals and you sure have some FIRE energy over there :)! I hope everyone is well with our AR members.

Jeff... you're more than welcome, thx for stopping by.

Diane... hi there, definitely a lot going on lately on a personal level. Since you're into animals as much as I am, I know you can feel William's loss as well. Later D!

Fred... hi, re "I couldn't get the link to the card to work tho", just click on the link under the pic of the ecard. I tested it and it's working. Later!

Carole... I thank you for adding your post to the group, what an awesome example of a great testimonial. Definitely FIRE over here, have a great week my friend!

Betina... sorry I missed your comment. The ecard was the least I could do for TLW. Thx for stopping by!

marti, how sweet !! I actually got this on a google alert at 6:00 A.M. but comcast has been down most of the day from I assume Ike. Went to the office, then the phones and internet went out there. Ughhhhhh.... what a day, I am so dependant on internet. Thank you for welcoming Christa, she is on vacation this week but I will bookmark this to share with her when she returns.

What a nice thing you, and these others, have done for Billie. I don't know her well, but I can see that she has made a huge impact on so many here at AR. I'm praying for her recovery. GBU!

Missy... hit there, my pleasure to welcome your daughter # 1. It seems Ike is affecting people everywhere. In Montreal gas prices jumped 13 cents per litre in one day just anticipating the possible problems!

Elizabeth... she has definitely has impacted many of us. I know shee'll appreciate your prayers. Thx!

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2008

Hi! I would love to see pricing on the Ultimate Closing Gift. Curious, why wouldn't you put that on your site? I am sure you have a reason as you are so good at what you do!

Marti Great job in highlighting some great posts- and the ecard...brilliant- I am sure TLW knows how much we all love and miss her and will soon be on the road to recovery with so many good thoughts being sent her way.

Jean... hi and thx for asking, re "Curious, why wouldn't you put that on your site?"... our retail prices for my artwork is posted on my art website but I'll email you our wholesale price list since we sell closing gifts way below the retail $$$

Allison... hi as well, I'm sure TLW knows we miss her lots, the Rain isn't the same without her, I hope she'll be back soon too. Have a great afternoon.

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Marti, the one thing we can count on in our lives is change. TLW is a staple here and always will be but I miss her comments and humor. She serves up the very best crap! If there is anything I can do to help will you please let me know? We all miss her.

Which brings me to the point that I am soooo glad you are here and we can count on you. You're one of the best! Thank you.

Hugs,

Deb

Deb... you're so right, change is inevitable, I know TLW is just away for awhile but the Rain just feels so different without her around. The nice thing is that we can count on each other, we have a great bunch of people here! {{{hugs back 2 u}}}

thanks and I look forward to the new series.

Rick... you're more than welcome, thx for stopping by!

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Marti. You have a 24% feature ratio- which has to be some kind of record. I'm sure the AR geniuses (geniusi?) could figure the ratio leaders. Thanks for offering such consistently high-quality content. Even your commments are such a welcome treat.

Chuck... I had no idea, I haven't been keeping track, I'm just happy when my post clicks with a few people. Thx again for another great contribution, you keep bringing us such great goodies. Have a great weekend!

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Hello everyone and THANK YOU for the warm welcome to your community!

Thank you Marti Garaughty for the post. It is my pleasure to be member number 7000 in “The Art of Marketing You” group. Sally, Kathy, Lisa, and Joan, thank you for your personal welcome messages! {And anyone else who I may have missed}

I must admit, due to my lack of a blog, I was delayed in finding out about this. Newbieism should not be an excuse. The lack of a personal assistant is my excuse (Ahem). Nevertheless, I found out about this blog post a few moments ago when I received a Google Alert.

I cannot sign-off without sending my well wishes to those who are so obviously dear to many hearts. What a wonderful expression of love and caring you have shown them.

I will get on that blog as quick as I can. (Can I merge my existing blog without having two?)

Have a wonderful NEW week!

Michele... hi there, better late than never, welcome to the Rain and to our little group, it's nice to have you with us!

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marti - I can spend my entire week's online time following your links. That's a compliment, not a complaint. I send your card to TLW. Thanks for designing it.

Sharon... good because the complaint dept. is closed. ;-) I know TLW will appreciate the card, I wasn't able to publish her personal email addr. but there is an addr. on Bryant's site that you can also reach her at. Nite!

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2008

Blog Artist...

I am going to park. It appears that I am still tongue tied. The kindness I have found in this blog is astounding. I have read it, and the comments numerous times and each time it brings a tear to my eye. No wait. TLW does not cry she gets allergic :)

Just so you know this is the third time I've tried to comment on this post. See what you've done? Nothing I type feels right. Do you think perhaps I give too many craps? Or did that just sound better in my head?

TLW...ROARING sort of :)

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2008

TLW... I'm speechless to hear that you're speechless, what can I say? Soooooooooo glad to have you back. Obviously you were missed!!! {hug}

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