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Kat Palmiotti
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Our flag flies 365 days a year at my house. As for today, the husband is rushing out the door in a few minutes to go find some stranded hikers who are way in the backwoods. And it snowed last night in the mountains. So I'll be sending him and his team wishes for a safe recovery for all of them. And I'll be working in my shop finishing some wooden products for this coming weekend's sale.

Oct 13, 2025 04:37 AM
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Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR
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Columbus was an interesting man--  When he left, he had no idea where he was going. When he got there, he had no idea where he was.  When he got back, he had no idea where he had been.   A perfect metaphor for a rookie Realtor.

Oct 13, 2025 07:58 AM
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Bob Crane
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A busy day, bringing mom from the hospital to a nursing facility until her arm heals enough to go back to her apartment.

Barely any work done this past week, and not much expected this week.

Good thing I have a crew that can get by without me.

Oct 12, 2025 08:17 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
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I am celebrating Columbus day Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate because TWO great men were born today... Chris and my son Timmothy. It upsets me that my calendar doesn't mention Christopher, just a mention of what I consider a politically incorrect renaming of the day.

Oct 13, 2025 07:23 AM
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John Juarez
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Just another day in Paradise.

Oct 13, 2025 07:13 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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Going to explore Rocky Mountain National Park with Will & Sharon today.  Will have cameras ready for moose, elk, or other wild animals.

Oct 13, 2025 05:12 AM
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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
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Ah, yes, Columbus Day! A federal holiday! I am absolutely celebrating this great man, though I'm afraid my parade plans had to be slightly modified due to the atmospheric situation around here today.

Unfortunately, it's raining harder than a rogue garden hose aimed at a window, so my plans to commandeer a gondola and reenact the Niña's voyage down Main Street are a washout. The American flag is definitely flying, mind you, but it’s currently clinging sadly to the flagpole, looking like a wet bath towel. As for my office, well, my office is essentially everywhere and nowhere, so "closing" it means I've simply dimmed my internal light bulb of enthusiasm until the storm passes.

Seriously though, I'm spending the day otherwise remembering this great man—mostly by staring out the window at the downpour, contemplating how truly miserable that voyage must have been without a decent streaming service. I'm also attempting to discover new continents within my own computer, which, frankly, is a much less controversial way to spend the holiday. Happy Columbus Day! May your discoveries be dry and your parades be postponed. ☔️🛶😂
     

Oct 13, 2025 08:47 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate In one way or another, every day is a celebration.  Today will be another light day for me. There will be no heavy lifting. 

My American Flag is out loud and proud. 

Oct 13, 2025 08:25 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Hi Fred... it's a workday for me... but I did write a post for the event! If I still lived in NY City I'd have attended the parade down Fifth Avenue if it hadn't been cancelled because the subways are closed for fear of flooding today.

Oct 13, 2025 06:10 AM
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Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate - I'm old school. I celebrated Columbus Day yesterday. Most likely we will be discussing Christopher Columbus in Book Club along with our chosen book for today. Post Office and Banks are closed today.

Enjoy your day! I really like the picture you provided!!! Happy Columbus Day!!!

Oct 13, 2025 05:46 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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A lighter-than-usual work day is ahead. 

Oct 13, 2025 05:24 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Going to take some time to drive out into the countryside an view the fall colors. Retirement has some benefits.

Oct 13, 2025 03:54 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate I will fly the flag and attend Columbus Day activities. 

Oct 12, 2025 08:38 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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It's rainy, cold and windy where I live. I am staying inside and catching up on Fall to do list

Oct 13, 2025 11:24 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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I'm just glad it's back to Columbus Day again . . .

Oct 13, 2025 06:30 AM
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Richie & You
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Today is a good day thank you

Oct 13, 2025 06:12 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a
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This holiday sneaked up on me,  I guess Italian food for dinner tonight, 

Oct 13, 2025 05:16 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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Good idea to put out the Flag.  We took it down as we had so much rain and storms the last 5 days.  Time to get it back up!  Thanks Fred!

Oct 13, 2025 10:08 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
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Other than no US mail delivery and bank closures, I've never paid much attention to this holiday. It's not like Thanksgiving or Christmas to me. I don't begrudge it, I just tend to treat it like a work day. Our flag out 24/7.

As an Irish/Italian American, I say "hey why not" I suppose, but...
Historically, given Columbus only ever reached the Caribbean and South America I'm not sure why we celebrate him here? John Cabot and others were this first to reach the North American territories that would become the continental United States. Granted Columbus spurred on these other explorers, but what does he truly have to do with the US? Nothing much unless you want to make the stretch for the US Virgin Islands.😉

Oct 13, 2025 06:17 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Going for my regular eye exam appointment. It will be a busy day for real estate agents.

Oct 13, 2025 04:57 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
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Day off, but flag always flying.  I ran a few errands.

Oct 13, 2025 08:36 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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Late to the party but, my office was closed yesterday. No parade for me but, I did work. 

We bought a car yesterday and had to T-up the wire to send to the dealership first thing this morning. (It wasn't until early AM that we both realized it was Columbus Day!)

Our flag flies 365 days a year. 🇺🇸

Oct 14, 2025 12:21 PM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate I was negotiating a contract, so I just worked a little bit. Had family over and we grilled. The American Flag is up year round.🇺🇸

Oct 14, 2025 08:33 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I'm just finding out now.  LOL.  Working.

Oct 13, 2025 11:19 AM
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
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I have 2 showings at my new listing in Haiku.  When I get a chance I'll blog about it!

Oct 13, 2025 03:11 PM
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Carla Freund
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I worked. I don't have a problem with Columbus day. I would be ok with it being a day we recognize and not necessarily have off.

Oct 16, 2025 07:28 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Columbus Day just seems like any other day. I didn't notice anyone celebrating it around here.

Oct 14, 2025 02:00 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

This is just another holday that is a yawn.

Oct 13, 2025 09:36 AM
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