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Summer Grooming

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

WORK doesn't take a vacation due to the weather, HOT or cold. It continues to need to be addressed.

I don't need to tell you that it's summer and it's hot.

While I typically shower every morning I have found that during these 90 and 100 degree days I have to shower at least twice a day. I fear people saying "Bob stinks!".

As professionals dealing with the public I think it's a must to step up our grooming habits, especially those of us who believe in dressing as professional business people (business casual not so much).

What I am going to say is just basic truth. 99% of the  basic grooming products from Walmart or The Dollar Tree are just fine. When you know you are going to be exposed to the extreme heat that we are experiencing step it up and break out that expensive soap, body wash, and even the best cologne/perfume... you remember... that stuff you used when you were going on a big date.

Every day that you are on the job you are on a date with your destiny. Step it up... don't stink it up.

 

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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... I break out the good stuff every day. What would I be saving it for? One day when I'm dead it won't be doing me much good.

Jul 16, 2026 04:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker , I like setting aside something special for a special occasion. It's sanctified 😊. Why have common and sanctified... well someday I hope to get to meet you and for such a special occasion I want to honor you with all the best I can offer.

Jul 16, 2026 05:54 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm at my age, every day has to be treated like a special day!

Jul 16, 2026 07:20 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Hi Bob, excellent reminder! Maintaining top-notch grooming during these sweltering summer months is absolutely essential for our professional image. Staying fresh shows immense respect for our clients when we are out in the heat. Thank you for sharing this highly practical advice and the fun comic!

Jul 16, 2026 04:35 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 I could not have said it better then you saying "Staying fresh shows immense respect for our clients".

Jul 16, 2026 05:55 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Yes, the time outside does cause the odors to rise, but taking a shower is only part of the relief, changing the cloths does as well.

Jul 16, 2026 04:54 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are absolutely correct Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 . I change shirts often and in these temps they go straight into the hamper.

Jul 16, 2026 05:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

We do a lot of stuff outside, and there are definitely times when more than one shower is a must!

Jul 16, 2026 05:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Kat Palmiotti , I just can not imagine getting between the sheets after a heavy sweat without a good shower first.

Jul 16, 2026 05:58 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. When it's hot I sweat and sweat a lot. Two showers a day may not cut it and a few times three or more are necessary. My wife hates it because I use a fear towel every time. Enjoy your day and stay cool. 

Jul 16, 2026 05:28 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Wayne Martin my view is slightly different and more in line with your wife's on this one. I once had a housemate who used a new towel every time. I asked him: "Why do you take a shower?" to get clean he said "So if you are clean why is the towel dirty? We had a lot less laundry after that conversation.

Jul 16, 2026 06:02 AM
Wayne Martin

It is a habit I learned in military school where the towels were small and never seemed to dry. We got two for a week and most times showered in the morning and agin before evening inspection. It's my quirk and I am sticking to it, ha, ha 

Jul 16, 2026 06:36 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Yardwork is something that I don't enjoy doing at all, which is why I keep very low-maintenance landscaping at my own home, haha.

Jul 16, 2026 06:18 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I have been less diligent this year than past years Brian England but it still adds up to more than I like.

Jul 16, 2026 06:36 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I am with Brian England I hate doing anything outside that involves work. I do love sitting out with a nice glass of wine...lol

Jul 16, 2026 07:47 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That sounds like a wonderful plan to me Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty ☺️

Jul 16, 2026 10:25 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Bob "RealMan" Timm many outdoor activities in the Summer. Sometimes work to be done outside, other times sit outdoors have a coffee, and other outdoor activities to enjoy. Excellent post.

Jul 16, 2026 04:31 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you John Pusa ☺️. Lately, due to a lot of prior rains, summer grooming consists of heavy doses of Deep Woods Off. i hate it.

Jul 16, 2026 06:39 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Oh Bob talk about hot we had a week of high temps and it  was no fun.  Now we're into the 'monsoon season' so temps have come down but the humidity is high. 

Jul 17, 2026 10:29 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Obviously we do not have a monsoon season here Anna "Banana" Kruchten but I can relate as this year we have had a lot more moisture than the past two decades. Now with the heat if one dare go outside the mosquitoes will carry you away.

Jul 17, 2026 10:34 AM