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The "Give This Picture a Caption" Contest is Officially Over... And We Have A Winner!

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

August 03, 2011 03:40 AM

The "Give This Picture a Caption" Contest is Officially Over...

And We Have A Winner!

Well, my dear readers, as the old saying goes, "All good thing must come to an end."

And so ends the "Give This Picture a Caption" contest.

I want to thank those of you who took the time to submit your captions, and for those of you who wished me a good time on my recent visit with my brother.

Now I just have to say that there were some really good entries, and choosing just one winner wasn't easy.

It's not easy being a judge.

In fact, I had a few that were all winners in my book.

But the Official Rules are the only guidelines I had to go by.

I resorted to putting the finalists names on a piece of paper and had my daughter Laura pick the winner.

So, without further ado (cue the drum roll ), the winner is........

Fellow Rainer, faithful blog subscriber, Queen of the photographic blog, home stager extraordinaire, friend of all living creatures, and all around nice girl.......

Kristine Ginsberg!

Now please subscribe to Kristine's blog, shower her with accolades, and look for one of my blogs featuring Kristine making a guest appearance sometime soon!

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Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com

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Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

I am not sure how in the world I missed this contest! That was one heck of a prize I would have wanted. Anyhoo...contrats Kristine and I am glad you had fun at your brother's house in Tennessee :)!

Aug 03, 2011 03:53 AM

Donna Malone

Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS

Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Craig, Debb Brooks made two entries. I liked both of them. They were funny. Congratulations to Kristine.

Aug 03, 2011 03:56 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Goof morning Craig. Cool shopping as usual. And yes, we do need to shower her with kudo's. As for me, I'm going to hit the showers...

Aug 03, 2011 03:56 AM

Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

I think your daughter did a fine job picking Kristine as the winner. :o)

Aug 03, 2011 04:08 AM

Donna Harris

Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX

Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

I missed the contest, but it looks like you had some good entries!

Aug 03, 2011 04:24 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Craig - I love winning contests and thank your daughter for choosing me - she's a gem. BTW - did you get the check and coupon for the all-expense paid vacation to st. Baths I sent you? I'll do anything to win a good contest - not that I think that swayed your decision!

Aug 03, 2011 04:53 AM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Yeah Kristine! None of us had a chance following that wit and humor you always have! Well done my friend! Beautiful job on the photo Craig. I didn't thing anyone could make Kristine even more beautiful than she already is!

Aug 03, 2011 05:24 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

It's good to have you back Craig...congrats to Kristine for winning this contest too. ;-)

Aug 03, 2011 06:06 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Hope you had a nice visit with your brother...I somehow missed the contest...but that's ok, now I don't have to strain myself coming up with a caption.

Aug 03, 2011 10:43 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Craig - Good choice. I do have to agree that hers was better than mine.

Aug 03, 2011 12:57 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Craig,

Your daughter did an awesome job..Kristine is a perfect winner..tell her she rocks!

Aug 03, 2011 03:25 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Hi Craig - I missed this contest. Congratulations to Kristine on a job well done!!!

Aug 03, 2011 06:01 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Brenda - I don't know why you don't have my blog set as your home page already Brenda! It's the only way to insure you'll never miss one of my high brow posts! And, all the cool kids are doing it! Don't you want to be cool?!!!

Donna - Deb Brooks didn't read the "official rules"! Only one entry per person!!! But, she did have some good ones. And, truth be told, I did put her name in the hat for consideration!

Michael - Hitting the showers my friend? Is it that time of the month already?!!!

Ann - I think she did too! Kristine came up with a good one. As did Fernando, Deb, and a whole bunch of others.

Aug 04, 2011 05:09 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Donna - Thanks Donna. There were some good entries for sure. But in the end, there can only be one winner!

Kristine - Thank you for the check Kristine! I'll be vacationing soon! Congratulations on the well deserved winning entry and look for an appearance in a future blog post!

Laura - Kristine's entry was a witty one! Thanks for the Photoshop kudos. Not knowing Kristine's hair, skin or eye color, I just flubbed my way through it. I think it came out OK though, even though she certainly didn't need any of my "improvements".

Anita - Thank you Anita. It's good to be back!

Aug 04, 2011 05:14 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Sharon - So glad you missed the contest, Sharon! I'd hate to be responsible for any added stress in your life!!!

Susan - You were in the hat for consideration though Susan. Perhaps next time!

Dorie - Thanks Dorie. But I don't think I need to tell my daughter that she rocks. She reminds me every day! And Kristine already knows she rocks!

Marc - I don't know why you don't have my blog set as your home page already Marc! It's the only way to insure you'll never miss one of my high brow posts! And, all the cool kids are doing it! Don't you want to be cool?!!!

Aug 04, 2011 05:18 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Craig, Kristine is a great choice ~ no matter what her caption was, she's a winner!

Aug 04, 2011 07:28 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Larry & Sheila - Agreed! And you know I'd debate you if I thought you were wrong!

Aug 04, 2011 09:52 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Not only did I miss the contest, I think I missed the punch line too. What was the winning caption?

Aug 06, 2011 02:31 PM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Craig - Darn it! I missed this one too and I rarely pass up a contest! Congrats on picking the perfect winner - Kristine is well know for her pictures.

Aug 07, 2011 04:27 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Georgina - Click on the link in the post Georgina. The original blog and everyone's comments are there.

Barbara - Kristine's photographs are so great she could even make me look good in one of them!

Aug 16, 2011 04:31 AM