During this my "500th blog" post I got to thinking what this real estate blog posting was really all about.
Yes, it is about writing. For all of us it is about reading. But then again it was some more about writing and "commenting" on what was just read. I thought, FASCINATING.
Kind of like an ongoing chat from many voices talking to you and your one voice talking to them. How cool is that?
More importantly it was about people. Now I love people. So I think I am in heaven with this form of communication. It is most importantly about sharing. It is about community.
Across the Internet we go. We share about technology, new dogs in our family, short sales, the latest joke, experiences in our daily real estate or personal lives, deaths of colleagues, laughter, love, lost loves, political opinions, all sorts of local events, restaurant reviews, mortgage information, a look at inspecting a house, Feng Shui, rants, hijacked posts, high school graduations, empty nesting, photos of Porta Pottys, land for sale by oceans. discussions of movies like Forrest Gump, discussion of religion, the latest state cell phone laws, how to have the kids sell lemonade out at a table in front of your Open House, Staging ideas, and the list goes on and on with blogging here.
Sharing is all about learning and growing and fun and love and meeting many nice people.
Gary, WOW - 500? Can't even imagine....good summary of what our blog posts and comments are all about. I agree.....good job! ;-)
Posted by **Mesa, Arizona Real Estate** Teri Ellis, Broker (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC) about 1 year ago
Congratulations, to you on your 500th! I think I have missed some, but I have certainly enjoyed the ones that I have read. You are a born teacher.
Posted by Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV MLS - Sun City Mesquite - Buyer Representative (ERA - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale) about 1 year ago
Goodness. The amazing thing isn't that you've written 500 posts. The amazing thing is that you've written 500 interesting posts.
Posted by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate about 1 year ago
Gary,
Congratulations on 500...a true milestone!!! You're about 14 posts ahead of me! And a nice post to commemorate the event at that!!! Thanks, Fran
Posted by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.) about 1 year ago
Gary- Congratulations on your 500th Post.
This am amazing forum where we do grow to know and care about others across the network. I love it too- and..I love the song!
Posted by Barbara Carter Ulster County Real Estate Professional (Associate Broker Exit Realty Services) about 1 year ago
You always manage to have my favorite music on your posts. Just love the Turtles!! This was "our song" way back when-ions ago!!
Posted by Cathy Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging) about 1 year ago
Teri: Thank you, you are always the most kind.
Virginia: I think you've read them all : )
Lenn: Thanks, I try to keep them interesting, otherwise they bore me LOL.
Fran: You're a blog machine my man, and quality stuff too.
Barbara: A wonderful place to grow.
Cathy: Great minds think alike with the music, huh?
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Gary, 500 is most definitely a milestone.....thanks for the inspiration!
Bo
Posted by Bo Hussung about 1 year ago
Serious congrats are in order! Oh my goodness... 500! (The song kept ringing in the back of my mind the entire time I was reading this!) ha!
Posted by Ruth Vogt (LMB#100023827) WR Starkey Mortgage about 1 year ago
I am so jealous. I have a measly 8. :). Fantastic-o job. Well done.
Kristin
Posted by Kristin Moran, San Antonio,TX~Real Estate 210-313-7397 (RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net) about 1 year ago
Bo: I looked at that number and couldn't believe it myself!!
WR Starkey: An oldie but goodie.
Kristin: I had eight posts at one time (not that long ago). Just keep going. You'll do great.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
It is like condensed rain! Wish I could write half as beautiful as you do. I'll be waiting for 500 more!
Posted by Sherry Scales, ABR,GRI,REALTOR (RE/MAX Austin Skyline) about 1 year ago
Gary: WOW! Now THAT'S a milestone! 500?! The best thing about your posts is that they're interesting AND thought-provoking and yes, this is definitely a forum for you, a wonderful people-person!
Posted by Debe Maxwell, Realtor® - Charlotte NC MLS - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (Helen Adams Realty) about 1 year ago
Here here Lenn! 500 terrific posts is a mind boggling feat! Congratultions!!!
Posted by Meridian Idaho Real Estate ~ Pam Pugmire (Market Pro Real Estate) about 1 year ago
Gary...
Congratulations on your 500th post. It's a tremendous milestone, and you should be especially proud because your posts are all top quality!
I love the Turtles' tune, and play it often on my guitar. We are indeed "happy together" here at AR!
Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty about 1 year ago
Congrats on hitting 500. I look back and remember the day I hit 500... it was sooo long ago... like 3 weeks ago...
Posted by Donna Harris, REALTOR® & ASP - Hill Country Austin Lakeway Homes (RE/MAX Austin Skyline) about 1 year ago
Gary, My Goodness, what a HUGE milestone, I am absolutely thrilled at your success! I always look forward to your blogs as many others do as well so keep them coming.
Posted by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City) about 1 year ago
Congrats to you, Gary. You are a positive light here and I appreciate you! I can not even imagine 500!! w00t !!
Posted by Kim Wood (The Tech Byte) about 1 year ago
Sherry: Thanks. Now I need to get to work on the next 500 : )
Debe: I am most happy when you visit and comment. Keep it up.
Pam: Always one of my favorite visitors is YOU!
Richard: That's one tune the Turtles got in the Hall of Fame.
Hi Donna: Congrats on your 500th too. That's a lot of writing.
Carole: Thanks. You are one of my faves of course in the Rain.
Kim: Thanks. I'll keep being positive.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Gary - 500, wow congrats and I do really enjoy your posts. I grew up with the Turtles, how did you know?
Please continue to posting your blogs, one of my favorites is the scare crow " If I only had a brain "
I am going to send you a personel email about ?
Posted by ROBERT A.SWETZ - Commercial Real Estate (Commercial Real Estate - www.VegasBuildingsForSale.com) about 1 year ago
Gary, 500 amazing blogs! Awesome. The minute that I saw your title I started singing this song and had to look further...as I always do with your blogs anyway. Now my husband comes in and asks what in the heck am I doing? OOPHs was the music a little loud...love it!
Posted by Ginger Foust-Home Stager Oakhurst CA Dream Interior Redesign & Staging Calif (Dream Interior Redesign & Staging Oakhurst CA) about 1 year ago
Robert: Nice you liked the Turtles. Thanks for your support.
Ginger: You are too funny. Being a blogger is great isn't it? The husband comes in and says "What are you doing??" playing your music too loud. I'm still laughing.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Gary, your blog posts are truly inspiring - can't wait to read the next 500!
Posted by Lynn Afton, REALTOR® in area surrounding Big Rapids, & Mecosta County Michigan (Greenridge Realty Oakmont) about 1 year ago
Gary--First let me say congratulations on your 500th blog. That is amazing. I love this blog. I think you summed it up for all of us here on the Rain. It is not hard to get hooked on here. It is great having so many people to talk with and share yourself with. Thanks again for a really good blog.
Posted by Laura Watts (Positive Properties, LLC) about 1 year ago
Lynn: I know get back to work on the next 500 LOL. Thanks. Back to the drawing board. : )
Laura: Active Rain has that addictive quality in a nice way as you read and comment on the many thoughts out there and write your own story. I love hearing your story Laura.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Gary,
Congratulations sir on such a milestone, 500 posts. I am looking forward to the next 500. The one thing I can always count on for you is an uplifting message. Thank you sir.
Posted by Don Rogers REALTOR®, GRI O'Fallon MO & St Charles County MO homes (RE/MAX Gold) about 1 year ago
Gary...A big Congratulations on your milestone...you're becoming an icon on here!
(where did you get those great graphics?)
Posted by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors) about 1 year ago
I missed the kids selling lemonade at an open house, but see, you are right. Because that is a great idea, and until I read this blog, I didn't know about it.
Posted by Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Short Sale Agent, 916.233.6759, Lyon RE (Lyon Real Estate) about 1 year ago
It's hard to find the time to do all that we wish we could, I have found the time spent on the way to school or on the way home from track practise is my best communication time with my son. He is not distracted by his cell, or the TV, and these are the times we talk and review our happy together moments of the day, week, life. As always thanks Gary.
Steve
Posted by Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH. about 1 year ago
What a cute post Gary! All of us active bloggers here have gotten to know each other and like each other in the process!
Posted by Tracy Santrock-Cary NC Real Estate Realtor (Fonville Morisey/Santrock Realty Group, Inc. ) about 1 year ago
Don: I'll keep 'em coming.
Joan: I don't know about an icon but I am having fun. I search the Internet for graphics and save interesting ones along the way when I find them.
Elizabeth: Lots of variety in thoughts out there. Yours are always in the BEST category.
Steve: Finding time for the not urgent but important items is critical, and it looks like you've done that. VERY GOOD!!!
Tracy: We're one big family, including YOU!!
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Happy 500th!! I love the sharing that goes on here on active rain and I appreciate the friendships that I have forged here. Especially you. xxoo
Posted by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A) about 1 year ago
Gary,
500 posts is a serious milestone achievement. Did they give you a goldplated keyboard? Congratulations and keep going.
Steve
Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 1 year ago
Gary - 500 post? wow! and you do keep us engaged. You must be special because I am on vcation yet I had to stop by.
Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Fishkill NY (Keller Williams Realty Team - Real Estate Agent) about 1 year ago
Susan: You're the best. What a lovely lady. The friendships are great especially YOU.xxoo
Steve: I think they told me the gold plated keyboard is in the mail. I'm still waiting.
Jennifer: It's that addiction thing. Enjoy your vacation.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
That's a lot of blogs, Gary. You've worked hard. And I love that "Happy Together" Turtles song. It always made me feel good.
Posted by Barbara S. Duncan ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR (RE/MAX Advantage) about 1 year ago
Hi Barbara: Thanks. The blogs just come along as I write and keep writing : ) I thought that it was a catchy tune for the post.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Gary~That's 500 blogs times one page each = a 500 page book! See it's already written.......Now go get it published and you're set!
Posted by Meridian Idaho Real Estate ~ Pam Pugmire (Market Pro Real Estate) about 1 year ago
Gary - Congratulations on your 500th blog! Wow! That's quite an impressive milestone. Keep up the good work! :)
Posted by Debi Ernst GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate (St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors) about 1 year ago
Pam: You are right. The shell of the book is already done. I need to get with that agent and publisher.
Debi: Thanks. I'm already off to the races on the next 500.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
Oh I'm sorry I missed this special day for you - i've beenw atching your posts climbing to 500 , waiting....counting.........and then I missed it! Gary you find the most amazing photos...........honestly i'd keep it a secret if i were you too........where you get them from i mean! So congratulations..........I don't know who's more deserving!
Posted by Liz Moras ~Chilliwack Realtor, Chilliwack,Hope,Langley,Abbotsford (Harrison Hot Springs, Cultus Lake) about 1 year ago
Gary - Congratulations! 500 posts? That's amazing! Every one of them are inspiring too!
Posted by Carol Culkin (Houlihan Lawrence Realty) about 1 year ago
Hi Liz: Thanks, I don't do any points milestone posts but the counts on the blogs got up there, so I thought I would note it. I keep saving photos I find all over the Internet.
Hi Carol: I try to keep the posts interesting for you. I'll keep plugging away here.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
HI GARY!
You're so awesome! I'm not surprised that you're on your 500th post. The powerful words just flow from your fingertips. I look forward to more great things from you!
All the best,
Posted by YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE (LONG & FOSTER) about 1 year ago
Hi Gary...WOW 500 Blogs !!! You muct be like Katerina and Not sleeping! Well Done, I enjoy reading your posts.
Cheers, thank for sharing with all all have a great labor day weekend!
Posted by Victoria Oak Bay Realtor Fred Carver 250-598-2963 for Victoria Oak Bay Homes (Re/Max Camosun Oak Bay & Surrounding Area Real Estate) about 1 year ago
Hi Yvette: Thank you. Your words mean a lot to me. Keep smiling!!
Fred: Thanks for stopping by too. Have a great Labor Day weekend too.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 1 year ago
WOW Gary! Congratulations on 500 (but now it is really 500+). Keep-up the GREAT work ~ we all enjoy your blogging!!
Posted by Teresa Harris ~ Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte (Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc. ) about 1 year ago
Gary, WOW - 500? Can't even imagine....good summary of what our blog posts and comments are all about. I agree.....good job! ;-)
Congratulations, to you on your 500th! I think I have missed some, but I have certainly enjoyed the ones that I have read. You are a born teacher.
Gary,
Congratulations on 500...a true milestone!!! You're about 14 posts ahead of me! And a nice post to commemorate the event at that!!! Thanks, Fran
Gary- Congratulations on your 500th Post.
This am amazing forum where we do grow to know and care about others across the network. I love it too- and..I love the song!
You always manage to have my favorite music on your posts. Just love the Turtles!! This was "our song" way back when-ions ago!!
Teri: Thank you, you are always the most kind.
Virginia: I think you've read them all : )
Lenn: Thanks, I try to keep them interesting, otherwise they bore me LOL.
Fran: You're a blog machine my man, and quality stuff too.
Barbara: A wonderful place to grow.
Cathy: Great minds think alike with the music, huh?
Gary, 500 is most definitely a milestone.....thanks for the inspiration!
Bo
Serious congrats are in order! Oh my goodness... 500! (The song kept ringing in the back of my mind the entire time I was reading this!) ha!
I am so jealous. I have a measly 8. :). Fantastic-o job. Well done.
Kristin
Bo: I looked at that number and couldn't believe it myself!!
WR Starkey: An oldie but goodie.
Kristin: I had eight posts at one time (not that long ago). Just keep going. You'll do great.
It is like condensed rain! Wish I could write half as beautiful as you do. I'll be waiting for 500 more!
Gary: WOW! Now THAT'S a milestone! 500?! The best thing about your posts is that they're interesting AND thought-provoking and yes, this is definitely a forum for you, a wonderful people-person!
Here here Lenn! 500 terrific posts is a mind boggling feat! Congratultions!!!
Gary...
Congratulations on your 500th post. It's a tremendous milestone, and you should be especially proud because your posts are all top quality!
I love the Turtles' tune, and play it often on my guitar. We are indeed "happy together" here at AR!
Congrats on hitting 500. I look back and remember the day I hit 500... it was sooo long ago... like 3 weeks ago...
Gary, My Goodness, what a HUGE milestone, I am absolutely thrilled at your success! I always look forward to your blogs as many others do as well so keep them coming.
Congrats to you, Gary. You are a positive light here and I appreciate you! I can not even imagine 500!! w00t !!
Sherry: Thanks. Now I need to get to work on the next 500 : )
Debe: I am most happy when you visit and comment. Keep it up.
Pam: Always one of my favorite visitors is YOU!
Richard: That's one tune the Turtles got in the Hall of Fame.
Hi Donna: Congrats on your 500th too. That's a lot of writing.
Carole: Thanks. You are one of my faves of course in the Rain.
Kim: Thanks. I'll keep being positive.
Gary - 500, wow congrats and I do really enjoy your posts. I grew up with the Turtles, how did you know?
Please continue to posting your blogs, one of my favorites is the scare crow " If I only had a brain "
I am going to send you a personel email about ?
Gary, 500 amazing blogs! Awesome. The minute that I saw your title I started singing this song and had to look further...as I always do with your blogs anyway. Now my husband comes in and asks what in the heck am I doing? OOPHs was the music a little loud...love it!
Robert: Nice you liked the Turtles. Thanks for your support.
Ginger: You are too funny. Being a blogger is great isn't it? The husband comes in and says "What are you doing??" playing your music too loud. I'm still laughing.
Gary, your blog posts are truly inspiring - can't wait to read the next 500!
Gary--First let me say congratulations on your 500th blog. That is amazing. I love this blog. I think you summed it up for all of us here on the Rain. It is not hard to get hooked on here. It is great having so many people to talk with and share yourself with. Thanks again for a really good blog.
Lynn: I know get back to work on the next 500 LOL. Thanks. Back to the drawing board. : )
Laura: Active Rain has that addictive quality in a nice way as you read and comment on the many thoughts out there and write your own story. I love hearing your story Laura.
Gary,
Congratulations sir on such a milestone, 500 posts. I am looking forward to the next 500. The one thing I can always count on for you is an uplifting message. Thank you sir.
Gary...A big Congratulations on your milestone...you're becoming an icon on here!
(where did you get those great graphics?)
I missed the kids selling lemonade at an open house, but see, you are right. Because that is a great idea, and until I read this blog, I didn't know about it.
What a cute post Gary! All of us active bloggers here have gotten to know each other and like each other in the process!
Don: I'll keep 'em coming.
Joan: I don't know about an icon but I am having fun. I search the Internet for graphics and save interesting ones along the way when I find them.
Elizabeth: Lots of variety in thoughts out there. Yours are always in the BEST category.
Steve: Finding time for the not urgent but important items is critical, and it looks like you've done that. VERY GOOD!!!
Tracy: We're one big family, including YOU!!
Happy 500th!! I love the sharing that goes on here on active rain and I appreciate the friendships that I have forged here. Especially you. xxoo
Gary,
500 posts is a serious milestone achievement. Did they give you a goldplated keyboard? Congratulations and keep going.
Steve
Gary - 500 post? wow! and you do keep us engaged. You must be special because I am on vcation yet I had to stop by.
Susan: You're the best. What a lovely lady. The friendships are great especially YOU.xxoo
Steve: I think they told me the gold plated keyboard is in the mail. I'm still waiting.
Jennifer: It's that addiction thing. Enjoy your vacation.
That's a lot of blogs, Gary. You've worked hard. And I love that "Happy Together" Turtles song. It always made me feel good.
Hi Barbara: Thanks. The blogs just come along as I write and keep writing : ) I thought that it was a catchy tune for the post.
Gary~That's 500 blogs times one page each = a 500 page book! See it's already written.......Now go get it published and you're set!
Gary - Congratulations on your 500th blog! Wow! That's quite an impressive milestone. Keep up the good work! :)
Pam: You are right. The shell of the book is already done. I need to get with that agent and publisher.
Debi: Thanks. I'm already off to the races on the next 500.
Oh I'm sorry I missed this special day for you - i've beenw atching your posts climbing to 500 , waiting....counting.........and then I missed it! Gary you find the most amazing photos...........honestly i'd keep it a secret if i were you too........where you get them from i mean! So congratulations..........I don't know who's more deserving!
Gary - Congratulations! 500 posts? That's amazing! Every one of them are inspiring too!
Hi Liz: Thanks, I don't do any points milestone posts but the counts on the blogs got up there, so I thought I would note it. I keep saving photos I find all over the Internet.
Hi Carol: I try to keep the posts interesting for you. I'll keep plugging away here.
HI GARY!
You're so awesome! I'm not surprised that you're on your 500th post. The powerful words just flow from your fingertips. I look forward to more great things from you!
All the best,
Hi Gary...WOW 500 Blogs !!! You muct be like Katerina and Not sleeping! Well Done, I enjoy reading your posts.
Cheers, thank for sharing with all all have a great labor day weekend!
Hi Yvette: Thank you. Your words mean a lot to me. Keep smiling!!
Fred: Thanks for stopping by too. Have a great Labor Day weekend too.
WOW Gary! Congratulations on 500 (but now it is really 500+). Keep-up the GREAT work ~ we all enjoy your blogging!!