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Today . . . I'm Just Thankful

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Industry Observer with RETIRED / State License is Inactive Inactive License Oregon

Today, I'm feeling thankful.  Not sure why.  The seasons are changing . . . and I love Summer, which is right around the corner.  Summer is growth and warmth and the sun . . . a positive time for me.

We don't have much of a summer here in the Portland Metro area / Pacific NW.  Summer starts late and there are some days in June when I actually contemplate turning the heater on.  Not this June . . . a sign we might not have a late start to summer this year??

For some reason, I started to reflect on my COMMUNITY of Active Rain.  How I enjoy the posts, and the topics, the conversation and camaraderie. 

Over the years that I've been reading about the deals that didn't work, or the ones that did, or the short sales that were anything but . . . 

Yes, as a real estate themed website, this is to be expected.

But, look at what else we've shared:

  • The birth of babies, and grand-babies . . .
  • The passing of our family, colleagues, beloved pets . . .
  • The health concerns of those we know and love . . .
  • The weddings . . .
  • The joy when we add a new beloved pet to our household . . .
  • The meet-ups, the vacations, stories about our families . . .

Yes, ACTIVE RAIN is a community -- of real people.  Real people, not just Realtors®.  We share and express our lives -- the good, the unhappy, the vents.  We get support and comfort.  We get pats on the back and encouragement.

With summer beginning in just a few days and then summer turning into a memory all too soon . . . for whatever reason, today I am thankful for my AR memories and to those that have shared theirs with me along the way.

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Carla Muss-Jacobs has RETIRED effective May 1, 2018

Representing Buyers in the Portland Metro Real Estate Market | Clackamas Multnomah and Washington Counties | Since 1999

Carla Muss-Jacobs, REALTOR®, ABR, CEBA, ePro
Principal Broker/Owner ~~ INACTIVE

Carla Muss-Jacobs' retirement became effective May 1, 2018

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Tni LeBlanc, Realtor®, J.D.
Mint Properties, Lic. #01871795 - Santa Maria, CA
Tenacious Tni (805) 878-9879

Active Rain ... the Father of all real estate sites.

OK that was bad.  But yes you're right.  Just thinking about the same thing.  I've been blogging five years and enjoying Active Rain for a long time...

Jun 16, 2012 02:46 PM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

This was a sweet post and made me appreciate Active Rain even more.  Thanks for this!

Jun 16, 2012 09:49 PM
Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change
Aww, you're a philosopher today Carla. I can share some summer heat with you. We hit 106 yesterday!
Jun 16, 2012 11:38 PM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

This is a pretty awesome community isn't it Carla.  Amazing how we post our listings, market reports etc, but can still share real life with each other.  We are a type of family, sometimes dysfunctional but a family none-the-less :)!  

Ummm, we hit summer some time in winter lol :)!  It's TEXAS HOT :)!!  

Jun 17, 2012 12:11 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Hi Tni . . .  that was a good one!! Very apropos for the day, thanks!

Hey Kathryn -- thank you!!

Hi Karen . . . yes, waxing away.  WOW that's summer all right.

Hey Brenda -- too funny, you hit summer last winter!  HA HA HA  We put the FUN in dysfunctional! 

Jun 17, 2012 02:09 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

It's so true.  We share much more than just business.  This place is awesome.  And I'm so glad that you are a part of it.

Jun 17, 2012 03:18 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Featured in the group:  BARTENDER, MAKE IT A DOUBLE.


Jun 17, 2012 03:18 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Carla~ I so enjoy Active Rain and the people here.  I recently wrote about the things I LOVE about Active Rain.  Guess we're both feeling the same!  :-)

Jun 17, 2012 05:53 AM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

I love this post!  I agree!  It's so great to feel such a strong connection to people that we have never and may never meet in person.  I had to suggest this.

I was actually originally stopping by because I thought your comment on the post about sleep cycles was laugh out loud funny!

Jun 22, 2012 10:40 AM