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Shark Fun with Friends!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Retired Broker/Owner AZ Broker BR030809000

Every year at this time of year the Discovery Channel has tons of shark documentaries airing and plenty of movies too.  Years ago ( about 10) we hosted a Shark Party.  Gary was supposed to record the featured movie but he forgot to.  So we relied on a back up that was so darn funny!  Total Spoof called Ghost Shark. Sharks popped up everywhere- bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks, you name it.  Can you imagine being in the kitchen and a shark jumps out of the sink? You can find it on Amazon Prime.

We decided to watch a shark documentary about large 'dark' sharks that were popping up a lot in Australia.  It's was interesting.  What I learned is I'd never have chosen that career path! Good grief, the scientists were hanging out on a little tiny 'bait' raft hoping to tag the sharks and get photos of them.  One gal was down in one of those little 'shark baskets'.  No thanks!  She barely made it out! 

Since it's so darn hot here in Phoenix we decided to have friends over for another Shark Party - which includes the Ghost Shark Movie and Happy Hour including shark bites (just kidding)! Although I could come up with a few, I don't have time to do so today.  So we'll stick with the usual fair, veggie and cheese board and shrimp.  Following will be a BBQ with burgers, dogs, mac n cheese, Cole slaw and potato salad.  Perfect food for a hot summer night in Phoenix.  If I had more time I'd make the Raspberry Cake that Nina Hollander, Broker  posted today.  Check it out it sounds delicious!

 

Happy Shark Week! 

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Anna- sounds like a lot of fun!!!  I remember when I saw Jaws. Needless to say, I do not like going in water in which I cannot see my feet!!!  Larry has seen nurse sharks when diving but they were pretty harmless. 

And, when I was growing up, we often had shark's fin soup at the big New Year's dinners. I'm sure it's condemned as cruel these days but it was pretty tasty.

Aug 01, 2026 12:16 PM
Dee Toohey

I saw Jaws for the first time with my brother. We sat in the front row. The first time that shark appeared, we were sitting on the top of seats with our legs drawn up. We were not kids but adults!!!  Great memory.

 

Aug 01, 2026 02:14 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I never saw them movie Jaws Kathy Streib . Can you believe that!!  But it's true.

Aug 06, 2026 10:12 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh how fun, Anna! you definitely need to serve cocktail sauce with those shrimp! Have so much fun. I wish we lived nearby; we would have a whale of a time!! 🦈

Aug 01, 2026 02:18 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS it was a blast! And of course I served cocktail sauce with the shrimp!  Yummy!

Aug 06, 2026 10:14 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Anna "Banana" Kruchten  Sounds great. Wish I lived closer; I would be over in a New York minute or a Philly Second . Sounds like a great time!

Aug 01, 2026 02:56 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hannah Williams you would have fun especially with this fun group!!

Aug 06, 2026 10:14 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I am fine with that menu.  What time do I show up??? 🤣

Aug 01, 2026 03:10 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

George Souto you're always welcome!

Aug 06, 2026 10:15 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

No thank you Anna. I am a land lover when it comes to sharks and alligators. Jeff

Aug 01, 2026 09:44 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI it was a spoof movie and you could handle it!

Aug 06, 2026 10:17 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday morning, Anna. This is a great idea for a gathering of friends and family.

Aug 02, 2026 05:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

It was a blast Roy Kelley !

Aug 06, 2026 10:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten sounds like fun, Anna. Sure wish I lived closer. 

PS I think you meant Nina Holland and not Nina Rogoff! :)

Aug 02, 2026 05:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I did mean you Nina Hollander, Broker !  Thanks for letting me know!

Aug 06, 2026 10:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I was just pulling your leg, you know! :)

Aug 06, 2026 11:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I hope your party was a blast!

Aug 02, 2026 09:41 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Kat Palmiotti it was 'sharking'!!  LOL

Aug 06, 2026 10:20 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Anna,
That sounds like a fun party that I'm going to miss. 😩

Aug 02, 2026 09:45 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

You would have had a blast Carol Williams !   Lots of laughs!

Aug 06, 2026 10:21 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well you made the best of it!

Jaws was the first date for me and my husband!

Aug 06, 2026 01:45 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Sharon Tara WOW that's one heck of a first date night!  Yikes! 

Aug 08, 2026 12:11 PM