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If You Can't Stand The Heat...

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

... go outside and play. That being said, even the temps outside lately will melt a snowman in the Minot ND area. A melting snowman obviously inspiried this painting by Norman Rockwell, it's the January 2026 picture on my calendar.

Some women make so much noise shoveling the snow, their husbands can not even nap in peace" author unknown.

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... you already know I'm very happy never to think about snowmen or snow shoveling!

Jan 14, 2026 04:29 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker the child in me still makes me want to build a snowman but as far as shoveling I am very grateful that Timmothy doesn't mind doing it.

Jan 14, 2026 05:47 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning and Oh, that quote! Tell that husband to get his a$$ out there and do the shoveling himself!

Jan 14, 2026 04:53 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

The quote made me laugh Kat Palmiotti because it would never happen in my house. ☺️

Jan 14, 2026 05:48 AM
Kat Palmiotti

That's a relief! I do actually shovel the driveway near the house and some paths and Anthony plows the rest of the driveway. It made me laugh too Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Jan 14, 2026 06:07 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. No snow where I live either and the temps have been warmer than usual for winter. That said it is cold today and snow flurries possible. I don't miss the snow. Enjoy your day.

Jan 14, 2026 05:15 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's cooled off a bit today Wayne Martin but that certainly was to be expected after setting a record high for the night's before low.

Jan 14, 2026 05:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Uh oh, building a snowman inside of a home is not the brightest thing to do, haha.

Jan 14, 2026 05:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

In fact I think it would be more work that building one outside Brian England 

Jan 14, 2026 05:50 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Funny. My son (many years ago) would try to make snow balls in the freezer and than throw it outside (for about two minutes) until it melted. 

Jan 14, 2026 06:49 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's a fun story to share Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty . I would guess that a lot of snowballs are stored every year for boys to throw at a later date.

Jan 14, 2026 11:27 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob what is your weather like, in Denver yesterday we got up to 65 degree.  Not sure if I will use my snow blower at all this winter.

 

Jan 14, 2026 08:21 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's been really nice here too Will Hamm however last night and today it's been very close to normal. Normally this time of year is our most brutal time but we are actually setting records right now.

Jan 14, 2026 11:30 AM