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Throwback Thursday: Miming in the Village

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Throwback Thursday: Miming in the Village

 

Mime at State Street Farmers Market in Carlsbad Village

 

Our State Street Farmers Market is held every Wednesday in Carlsbad Village from 3 to 7 pm (until 6 in the darker winter months). We go fairly regularly for fresh produce but sometimes for prepared foods for dinner when we are feeling lazy.

 

They always have some sort of entertainment, and this mime was there about 3 years ago. Every now and then (I suspect when someone left a tip or stopped in front of him with a request) he would burst into a short interlude on his guitar, then go back to his motionless state. He was pretty good!!

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Comments (16)

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS,

What a great shot of this mime. It would pay to give him a tip just to hear the guitar play. 

Aug 15, 2019 07:50 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

He was really good Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 

I stopped by and dropped a few bucks in the pot and he played for about 30 seconds. Heard him a few other times and it was really well done. But how do you stand so still?

Jeff

Aug 15, 2019 08:01 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - I think it is fairly common to see entertainers performing their craft. Why not? It's California,  anything is possible. 

Aug 15, 2019 08:10 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Jeff.

Get one of him performing.  Would love to see that one.

Aug 16, 2019 01:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Great photo, Jeff. I used to see mimes in the NYC subway from time to time... always wondered if they made any real money.

Aug 16, 2019 04:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

Love the photo, as he does look like a statue.  I remember seeing Marcel Marceau live on stage...Happy Friday!  A

Aug 16, 2019 06:06 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Farmers Markets have become quite the venue and I think they are a really good place for locals to share their services, whether it be produce or something else.

Aug 16, 2019 07:09 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Michael Jacobs 

The 3rd Street Promenade in LA is a great place to see lots of street performers.

Jeff

Aug 16, 2019 07:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hey James Dray 

Maybe he has been there again, but despite all the times we've gone I've never seen him again. Too bad - missed opportunity!

Jeff

Aug 16, 2019 07:30 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS -  that is so cool.  That takes discipline to stay still.

Aug 16, 2019 10:47 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Nina Hollander 

We used to see them in Boston, too...on the streets and in the subway on occasion. And we saw several when we were traveling in Italy in Florence. Tough way to earn a living.

Jeff

Aug 17, 2019 08:26 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

I never saw Marceau live while he was living, but certainly saw him perform on TV.

Jeff

Aug 17, 2019 08:28 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Brian England 

They are becoming more like outdoor malls these days - it's not just fresh produce anymore but prepared foods, and other products, too.

Jeff

Aug 17, 2019 08:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I cannot imagine doing this Grant Schneider . Plus having all these people stop by and stare at you, or ask questions.

Jeff

Aug 17, 2019 08:32 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff I bet several people thought he was just a statute and got a little freaked out when he started moving.

Aug 17, 2019 03:03 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

He's certainly dressed to be cooler than if he were in black in the hot sun! Great shot, Jeff!

Aug 18, 2019 10:28 PM