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Hello Everyone!

Today, you do not get a post from the clever mind of Rob… but instead you get me, the youngest daughter who can be blamed for some of the chaos and all of the grey hair!

I have never written to any of you before, but I have read a few of Dad’s posts and listened to him read your comments. It’s obvious to see how much he enjoys talking to all of you by the amount of laughter and teasing, as well as serious discussions on important points that he wants to talk about.

So why did I sneak onto his computer today? 

Dad is not one for big parties with pomp and circumstance, so I am certain that he hasn’t even hinted it to you guys, but Wednesday, July 1st is his sixtieth Birthday. (Don’t worry, he will always be young at heart and quick to come back with a funny comment!)

He is simultaneously the most difficult person to shop for, but also very simple to please. It makes it challenging to come up with good presents, but it is even more fun for the effort! I won’t tell you just yet what he is getting in the morning because I am certain he will see this post before I wake up and give him his gift. I’ll let him tell you in the next few days… But what I can say is that it cost nothing more than just an hour of time and patience. 

Like I said: difficult, but simple. 

So along those lines, he would probably be bored by a singing birthday card or party hats and candles… But I am inviting you all to wish him a Happy Birthday! Because I know he will care more about any comments and well wishes from you guys, than he would about the generic “Happy Birthday Rob!” clip-art poster at work that will be taped to the microwave in the office kitchen.

Thank you everyone for all of the laughter and joy you have brought us in your comments over the last few years! 

Keep on laughing! - Natalie

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Rob Shepherd -  ABR, GRI, REALTORS® for Florence Oregon Real Estate
Expert in helping those buy or sell Florence Oregon property and retire in Oregon. Call me anytime or visit my website for local listings and information on Florence Oregon.
Email: mr.listit@gmail.com 541-991-0607

Comments (70)

Jim Miner
Miner Noh & Associates - Phoenix, AZ
Loan Modfication & Short Sale Specialist

Like to shoot that San Francisco sceen again, "Bullitt for a Day", Rob for your Birthday could you help us out?

The Mustang

Jul 02, 2015 08:15 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Rob, I can tell that this was a lovely surprise! Happy Belated Birthday!!!! I hope you enjoyed the company during your special day and will have a blast in the sky over gorgeous wine country!!

Natalie, I believe you found that hard to find birthday gift for your Dad and one that meant quite a lot! Nice job!!

Jul 02, 2015 08:39 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

So nice to hear from you Natalie. You have a very nice Dad.

Jul 02, 2015 09:14 AM
Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster
Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

I'm late to the party but wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Any ways.  Hope it was a good one!

Jul 02, 2015 09:21 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Natalie, my dog, Willie the Labradoodle, has occassionally broken into my ActiveRain blog, but this daughter thing might be a first!

So, Rob, hope you had a fabulous 60th!

Jul 02, 2015 10:54 AM
Thomas F. Scanlon
Borgida & Company P. C., CPA's - Manchester, CT
CPA, CFP

Birthday Cake $40.
Balloons $6.
Having your daughter highjack you AR account,priceless.
Happy Birthday.

Cheers,

Tom

Jul 02, 2015 11:34 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Hi Natalie, this is over the top awesome and absolutely priceless! and I have your Dad Rob D. Shepherd beat by 5 years and I'm still younger than him! ;O) just kiddin'... Dad's, speaking for myself, don't try to make shopping a chore. We just enjoy being with those we love. We even like new ties, though we probably will never wear it. So cudos to you for jumping online and talking about him, but I for one would have love a little roasting, wink, wink. This is so precious and a big Big Happy Birthday, Rob! 

Jul 02, 2015 11:40 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

I'm struggling here (at my advanced age) to come up with a quick comeback. But I got Meatloaf! Does that count? #celebrate

Jul 02, 2015 11:50 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I am a day late to the party but no less sincere! I hope your birthday was awesome!

Jul 02, 2015 01:21 PM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Rob,

Happy B-Day! Hope you had a good one.

Jul 02, 2015 03:03 PM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

How wonderful! Happy 60th lol.

Jul 02, 2015 10:16 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

This can be the beginning of a new series called NATALIE KNOWS....(she does)

Jul 02, 2015 10:59 PM
Frank Castaldini
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in San Francisco

Looks like he's a very lucky guy to have you as a daugther.  Happy Birthday Rob!

Jul 02, 2015 11:56 PM
Janice Zaltman
United Realty Group - Boca Raton, FL
Energy Efficient And Eco-Friendly Homes in Florida

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!! Wishing you an amazing, fun filled and exciting year ahead! 

Jul 03, 2015 02:54 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

What a wonderful birthday gift from your daughter! Happy Birthday, Rob.

Jul 04, 2015 12:20 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi - i just saw this post!  A very happy belated Birthday Bob! WHat  alovely idea to sneak onto his computer and write the post...

Jul 04, 2015 01:38 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY   VB!  I will be 63 on the 12th!

Jul 04, 2015 03:06 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Sounds like a family filled with love and laughter to me! the best gift a guy can earn! Happy Birthday and Happy 4th of July!

Jul 04, 2015 05:14 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Cute. Thanks for bringing a smile to our faces..

Jul 06, 2015 01:47 AM
Rosemarie Heindel
Harry Norman Realtors - Big Canoe, GA
Rosemarie Heindel

Hi Rob... I am a little late, but Happy 60th Birthday.  That so was nice of your daughter to let us all know! 

Jul 06, 2015 04:20 AM