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Inspiration in the Rain!

I have made many new friends in the blogishpere in the past six + months I have been on AR. Two have really stood out as an inspiration to me. Richard Weisser has an artistic touch with photographs and encourages/inspires me to charge the batteries in my camera. I no longer leave home without my Cannon in hand. Who knew I would enjoy taking pictures? Will I ever measure up to his abilities? Maybe or maybe not. However, I know he likes trains and I couldn't resist stopping the car and taking this pic for him!

The engineers stopped for a burger while I grabbed this shot!

C Tann-Starr is also an inspiration to me. She juggles a busy lifestyle with work and family but always has time to offer encouragement and her knowledge of legal ease. I love her turtle runs and it inspires me to post blogs about anything I want.

Chelsea and Siggy were happy to take a road trip. They are going to love the minions!

"Thanks guys! I really appreciate your influence." I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way.

Posted by Melody Botting Real Estate Network on 11/09/2008 10:57 AM

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Originally posted at: Mel's Diner - Serving Up The Good Stuff: Inspiration in the Rain!

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54 Comments on Inspiration in the Rain!

NOV

2008

Melody, I confess that I also take my camera every where and I was inspired by the Beat the Heat contest last summer to try and take better pictures! Thanks for the post. I will have to check out Richard, I already know about Carolyn and admire her writing and art!

Russell, they are both very good! If you haven't checked out Richard yet you are really missing out. He is awesome.

You know I feel the same as you. Whenever I think of great pictures I think of RW & CTS. Chelsea & siggy are way too cute! Where did the name Siggy come from? KM

I'm pretty new in the Rain, but I've already run across both of these Rainers and subscribe to their blogs (yours as well) and I agree, they do offer inspiration with their writings. How wonderful of you to take the time to write this! ~A:)

Hey, that was kinda like the friendship ball without the pressure of passing it on! I too have met the best people in the Rain. I love that people are generous just for the sake of being so. I take my camera everywhere now too! You just never know when some eye candy will pop up!

What a wonderful good deed! Looks like the dogs were having a fine time too!

KM- That's pretty funny. Robert Swetz is also a great photographer here on AR. You know how you hold on to some of those childhood friends that never seemed to mature much? Well, I adopted Sigmund from a friend who had named him after a domestic beer. I felt he deserved something better. It has been eight years so I think he is used to the change by now.

Alisha- I am glad you found them on your own. I like the way they are both so open about sharing their genus secrets. Thank you for subscribing to my blog!

Cristal- They are great at it! I just wanted to mention them without the friendship ball being thrown.

Vickie- How do you wake a sleeping dog in my house? "Go car?"

Carolyn is the master of juggling...LOL. Nice post

Hi Melody, I subscribe to Richard and C, too. Cuuute beagle. I have a beagle. I love beagles.

Kelly- She certainly is!

Shirley- Chelsea is the youngest in the household. She is 'bossy'.

Mel, the train and dog photo are exquisite shots. I think we should all be inspired by? YOU!!!

Gary- Another (((BIG Gary HUG))). We went to lake Tawakoni near Terrell. You know the place?

Melody, Very Nice....Are you going to see "C's" Minions?

Mel,

This is a very nice tribute to these two wonderful peeps. Both of them are always willing to share.

Jane- We want to make it happen in the near future! I am not driving there but it will come soon.

Don- You are also a inspiration of a different kind. That is for another post!

Forgetting someone???

No?

Oh, okay.

I would like to add that Richard and Carolyn are two of my favorites as well. Richard adds something to the party that just makes it pleasant and fun to attend. C is funny, smart, helpful and very, very nice. You, my dear Mel, are a hoot and I love you.

Susan- You know I love you! You inspire me to laugh and enjoy life. These two inspire to take pictures.

Great tribute Mel. This is the place for friends and mentors.

Love you to Melodius! It has been truly a pleasure getting to know you better.

Mel...

Well, I take a day off and there you go embarrassing me again! It has been MY PLEASURE to become you AR pal, and Carolyn and Susan and the gang have been a wonderful souce of both consolation and inspiration during a less than stellar business year!

I do love the photo! Thanks. I am crazy about trains, and maybe I will set my models up agan soon! Thanks for everything Mel, you are a good friend and I appreciate you very much!

You picked two good ones, my dear! Both personal friends of mine...as you know. :-)

Kinda wondering why I was left out tho.....LOL!!!! :-)

NOV

2008

Oh my word... what can I say? (LOL) Thank you for the shout out, bay-bay. I appreciate it. BTW, have I told you that I love you today? I do... I really, really do (LOL).

Susan- Me too dear!

Richard- I have, in a short period of time, become the 'picture' taker for my community. How the heck do you think that happened?

Clint- You know how I feel about you, right?

C- Thank you sweetie. I hope things are going well for you. We haven't spoken in days...

Very nice tribute Mel. "C" is one of the most helpful folks on AR and I don't think she ever sleeps.

Richard and his photography skills have now got me thinking about a new camera and some practice.

My dad worked for the railroad so I always enjoy train pictures.

Great people! I haven't checked out CTS as much as Richard but what I have I love!

Mel - This is a nice tribute post. I take it you are trying to build up additional karma after the restaurant episode? Seriously, C and Richard are both great sources of inspiration.

Cameron- You may not need a new camera. Just keep taking shots until one looks good or your editing software can make it look good. Trains are cool.

Mandi- You would really like her!

Erik- You can never have too much good Karma. I saw you posted and I will go check it out!

Mel -- Yes....Yes I do. And Im trying to improve upon that....really I am. LOL!

Clint- Hee, hee, hee, hee. And that is all I have to say about that.

Melody: What a cute pooch! Reminds me of a dog I had when I was a kid. As for your friends, I have to say you made two great ones there. I am just getting to know Carolyn, but Richard has been one of my favorites here for a while now.

Mel - what a wonderful tribute to your friends. These two are very special, as you are! Have fun on your trip to see the minions.

Great pics! It's neat how many people can influence us here without even meeting them in person!

Melodious,my love, I apologize for not macking the phone with you lately. I've been trying to be a good girl and get a few things done. They are putting down fiber optic lines over here so sometimes I am off line dealing with the growing pains of an all digital mandate (LOL). My kids are crazy, hubby is crazy and I must confess to having a screw or two loose lately. Having self-directed Minions will do that (LMAO). BTW, Melly-Mel: Phone tag, you're it! Skype me, bay-bay! I izz back onna line! ;-)

Chris Ann- My Chelsea is a nut. It is a good thing she is so cute!

April- I think I have talked them into coming to see me!

Patricia- Yeah, right!

C- You are the shiz.

NOV

2008

Mel - even better!

Mel,

You, Richard and Carolyn are three of Julie's favorite people in The Rain....some days I get jealous.....

NOV

2008

Mel- I agree 100% that both of them are an inspiration to Rain, but so are you. Thank you for sharing this.

NOV

2008

Inspiration is such a strong word to describe these two. Their both great and deserving of the recognition.

I agree, we all have our inspirations here. and learning that the best blogging comes from the heart is probalby the most important!

NOV

2008

I love Rober & Tann's post too because they're positive and motivating. Chelsea and Siggy seem to agree! Thanks for sharing and warm greetings from Paradise.

Those are some awesome pictures Mel! And you have some really great friends here too!

Mel - they got me carrying my camera everywhere again, which I haven't done for years. Chelsea and Siggy are going to look really funny if they keep their heads out of the window all the way from Texas to New York.

NOV

2008

This is such a nice post. Much like the friendship ball that rolls around in the rain. Good for you for showcasing AR elite.

Amber

NOV

2008

Yes I know Lake Tawakoni. This was a great highlight you did. Richard and Carolyn are two of my faves here as well. A secret? YOU are too!! Oops, let the cat out of the bag on that one. Don't tell anyone! : )

Melody you are so right, there's a lot of inspiration right here in the rain. Chelsea and Siggy look like they're having fun!

Sometimes I have to hear things over and over again before they sink in. I need to START TAKING MY CAMERA WITH ME IN THE CAR!!! I can no longer use the excuse that it is just too hard or too complicated to figure out how to get the pics off the camera. Things are just too easy these days!! I'm gonna do it!!

NOV

2008

Thanks to AR I think many more of us ae taking along our cameras. I used to carry it in the back of my vehicle but now it sits in a compartment ight next to me as I drive. Thanks for the post.

NOV

2008

Hi Mel, When I clicked on your "feature" I got Richards' photo and was confused for a moment...... guess I shouldn't multi-task so much..... Congrats on the "star"!

Melody, you'll have to look into joining the various Photography groups!

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