No Wimps Allowed

By
Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

No Wimps Allowed

As we cruise through and camp out in the rugged Northern Minnesota forests and swamps this sign on the coffee machine struck my eye.

I have told this to a few job applicants in the past, and some ran right away and others waited until they actually heard one of my assignments, and others jumped at the chance to challenge themselves.

My son was raised on the experience of challenging himself so this rugged kind of life suits him well and he is always anxious to get out there for an adventure, as well as save a lot of bucks in extra fuel and hotel bills.

 

 

 

Please know everyone, I am not thinking that any of you are wimps, this post was largely in jest.  I  spoke of the harsh conditions that we live with, but I would not expect anyone who does not work in the woods on a regular basis to subject themselves to this.

Comments (29)

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Bob, I always love your adventures, either through your eyes or someone close to you!

Mar 02, 2015 12:16 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Love the sentiment and the sign.  Very cool. 

Mar 02, 2015 12:23 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Bob, I've been a camper for quite awhile. Tammie...not so much! I love my coffee, the stronger the better!

Mar 02, 2015 12:37 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob loved the sign, but I must admit my rugged days of being an Airborne Ranger Infantry guy are over...now I have been softened up living in Southern California for 17+ years....yes I would not be allowed:)))Endre

Mar 02, 2015 01:21 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Bob. I guess I would be considered a wimp, as I haven't had two cups of coffee in my life. Pretty neat sign though.

Mar 02, 2015 05:14 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Bob. I do like that sign.  tell me, does it take the hair off your chest with the first gulp?

Mar 02, 2015 06:16 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Bob. having speny years in northern Wisconsin, I get this and it made me smile.

Mar 02, 2015 08:51 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Bob, I'm guilty as charged. I wouldn't do what you do for any amount of money.

Bill Roberts

Mar 02, 2015 11:26 PM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Haha, I would likely be considered a wimp for that kind of a job, as I never really enjoyed camping out and such.

Mar 02, 2015 11:34 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Well, the challenges of your job would not bother me, but the coffe would do me in.

Mar 03, 2015 12:37 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Coffee is not required, but it makes the rest of it more enjoyable.

Mar 03, 2015 01:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

You should write a book about your adventures in the Northern Minnesota forests and swamps.

Mar 03, 2015 01:36 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

So many people do not know how to enjoy the winter or even have an idea of the survival skills, and find the season to be survived only by the grace of a toasty warm home.  But for those prepared and looking for a way to be close to the peace and quiet of nature, winter is one of the best seasons to be outdoors.  I would agree though, to survive the tough tundra of Northern Minnesota, you can't be a whimp.

Another "hi-rev" coffee sign could read - "outlast the energizer bunny."

Mar 03, 2015 07:49 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Something that high test would probably make me unbearable.  One cup of coffee is enough for me...and regular amounts of caffeine only.

Mar 03, 2015 09:01 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I USE to camp out and rough it, but I gotta tell you, living in a motor home beats it, hands down!

Mar 03, 2015 09:58 AM
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Wow, did this hit a nerve with me and please don't take this the wrong way. When everyone was going to hostels through Europe when I was young, I took a public relations job which sent me to fabulous hotels all over the world. But am I a wimp? No way, you can imagine the competition nipping at my heels for the job at the time. From that, I learned not to do it the way others do, so now I'm drinking Latte's here in Carmel-by-the-Sea with my clients. Where is my attitude coming from? My family was super poor when we immigrated to Canada when I was very young and we really had to scratch to make ends meet. As a family, we worked in the fields picking blueberries in Canada the first year. Although I love the outdoors and own property in Northern California surrounded by forest, camping is not on my bucket list at this time in my life, nor coffee that will churn my gut. Sorry. 

Mar 03, 2015 10:38 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Please know everyone, I am not thinking that any of you are wimps, this post was largely in jest.  I  spoke of the harsh conditions that we live with, but I would not expect anyone who does not work in the woods on a regular basis to subject themselves to this.

Mar 03, 2015 10:48 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob Crane my son did cross country - from Boston to SF in about 10 days and slept at camping sites - however, if you ask me, I don't think I can survive even a night there....

Mar 03, 2015 11:17 AM
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hope I didn't come across churlish, Bob Crane . Didn't mean that at all Just wanted to say I don't have to sleep on the ground and drink coffee that blows my head off to disprove my wimpishness. It's a tough urban world out there too.

Mar 03, 2015 11:05 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the new word Hella, no danger of anyone calling you a wimp, you seem to be quite a worker with all of the business that you do running two offices so far apart.

Mar 04, 2015 12:08 AM

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