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The savvy, charming and hilarious members of ActiveRain like to let their hair down and have a little fun. Topics take on a whole new life when the creative minds of AR author fun posts. Wordless Wednesdays are a big contributor of this topic along with other posts written for fun. With each of our members' clever wit behind these blog posts, there should definitely be something for everyone to delight in.


Take a moment out from the daily grind to get lost in these entertaining pieces. If you have a funny story or photo you'd like to share with the wonderful world of AR, please do. Just for Fun posts are a great avenue to expressing yourself and sharing your funny bone.

Recent blogs on Just for Fun
By Rocky Dickerson, Superior Service!
(Realty One Group)
So for those of you who need an ball or puck or animal in your sports, you may not realize it. But today is the Daytona 500.  Most sports make you wait until the last game  to give you their ultimate event.  NASCAR?  They START with their ultimate event. And there is a definite culture to NASCAR events as can be witnessed by this humorous look by John Crist.  I hope you enjoy - BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY, LET'S GO RACIN', BOYS!!!
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By Kathy Streib, Home Stager/Redesign
Wordless Wednesday…They Won the Bidding War! The bidding war began a few weeks ago and our preferred tenants won!The English Sparrow and our Bluebird have been vying for this home. Both can be very aggressive but the English Sparrow is an invasive species and can destroy nestlings and eggs. The property owner has been diligent about removing nesting material brought in by the Sparrow.  This week, Mrs. Bluebird began moving in. She’s almost done!!!And now…we wait!!!
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(631-819-2913)
February 12th Puzzle - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.
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By Sandra Nickel, The Hat Team
(Sandra Nickel REALTORS)
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and let’s face it, not everyone LOVES this holiday.  If you’ve recently been through a break-up, or you just haven’t found “the one” yet, observing everyone around you as they celebrate “coupledom” can be, well, slightly depressing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Sure, Valentine’s Day is a day designated to celebrate love, but it isn’t reserved just for couples. If you are a singleton, by choice or otherwise, you can celebrate YOU on Valentine’s Day…because loving yourself is just as important (and maybe a little more-so) than loving others. Instead of boycotting Valentine’s Day or spending the day feeling blue and left out, here are some ideas for how you can show yourself some love on this special day:Give Yourself a Special TreatToday is the day to p...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
As I have mentioned before, one of the reasons I work hard is to enjoy the ability to travel. Annie is a planner and we booked this trip a long time ago to Peru. I never wanted to visit South America, but this is my second trip, the former was to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and this one was primarily to see Machu Picchu.Growing up in England I read Paddington Bear, who of course came from Deepest Darkest Peru, I also read the story to my boys as they grew up. So, it was a delight to discover a statue of Paddington with his Union Jack coat and suitcase, obviously for his marmalade sandwiches, on the waterfront. Annie took another photo of me raising my hat like Paddington, but I did not have access to that for this post.The trip was fabulous,, it was not a vacation as we did so muc...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
In just two more days there will be dreams come true, heartache, and more than a few stomach aches.I hope you are as lucky as I am and that you receive a Valentine or two. I've always found that the best way to receive Valentines is to be a loving person (and to send out Valentines helps too).Thanks to modern communications it doesn't cost a thing to send out messages of love to those whom you care about. I still like to create one of my own, print it off and then of course send it off to NC 😍.As I said earlier, in just two more days there will be dreams come true, heartache, and more than a few stomach aches. All three can, and will, be experienced by some. There are people no longer in my life that will make me sad that I can't send a card to in heaven, there are a few folks on earth ...
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By Wayne Martin, Real Estate Broker - Retired
(Wayne M Martin)
Trivia question answers for Monday February 10, 20251. Which Australian animal has unique fingerprints? Kaola2. What does the suffix "stan" stand for? Place of3. Buffalo Grove is a suburb of what major US city? Chicago4. Which planet is famous for its Big Red Spot? JupiterTrivia questions for Tuesday February 11, 20251. Which was the first Space-ready shuttle to be launched?2. In St. Louis, Missouri it is illegal for a firefighter to rescue whom?3. What was the number of Twitter's original character limit?4. How is Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known?Enjoy your day.
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Every year on February 10th, and this year on Monday February 10, 2025, we celebrate unofficial Happy National Home Warranty Day.Homes are filled with appliances, technology, and other components after curtain time can wear out, and can break down. Each repair expenses can adds up.A home warranty, covers repair or replacement of items break down due to normal wear and tear. The fallowing appliances and systems our homes need these days.We can review the value of a home warranty, and learn how a policy works and what they cover, and make sure you have the right coverage for your home.I want to wish everyone on ActiveRain community a Happy National Home Warranty Day.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Bad food dreams are even worse than those old school dreams of being naked in class. I remember my worst food dream. It happened about 60 years ago yet the memory is still fresh.As a kid I loved hot dogs. I could eat a whole uncooked package at a time. That is Until I dreamt I was in a car and there was a package of hot dogs on the dashboard and I started to chow down.  Something wasn't right. I looked at the package and not only were they discolored but there was also a dead mouse in the package. It took years before I ate another hotdog.Lucky for me mine was just a dream BUT I am guessing bad food is going to happen to those still feasting on SuperBowl treats today and later into this week.Don't take chances, food poisoning is a horrible thing. I know that spread cost a fortune but kn...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Showin’ Some EPIK Lovin’ with a Pi Pizza Oven! 🍕❤️Valentine’s Day is a special time of the year where love, connection, and warmth take center stage. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, friends, family, or even treating yourself, there’s something magical about sharing moments of joy and appreciation.At EPIK Home Group, we believe in spreading love not just in relationships but also within our community. That’s why we’re bringing you an EPIK way to celebrate—our Annual EPIK Give-A-Way "Call Day" on February 13, 2025!💥 IT’S 100% FREE TO ENTER! 💥This giveaway is our way of showing gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful people who make up our local community. Whether you’re a pizza lover, a fan of giveaways, or just someone who loves celebrating Valentine’s Day, this...
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By Chuck Carstensen, Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
(RE/MAX Results)
Welcome to the Real Estate Life Show where we update you more frequently on What's Happening In Minnesota Real Estate with quick real estate tips, updates, and more!   2025 Real Estate Life #21 - Scams To Protect Yourself Against     2025 Real Estate Life #22 - Real Estate Scams Part 2      2025 Real Estate Life #23 - We Help Most People     2025 Real Estate Life #24 - #1 Small Team at RE/MAX Results Again     2025 Real Estate Life #25 - Results Awards Wrap Up     You can catch up on prior real estate updates and Real Estate Life 2025 recordings by clicking here! Please feel free to reach out with any of your real estate questions or concerns. We strive to be the best real estate team in the area and would be happy to assist you with your real estate needs. Chuck Carstensen Re/Max Resul...
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By Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!
(Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)
I enjoyed this post written by  Buzz Mackintosh this week and thought much about the word “matchmaker” afterwards.  (Plus, I’m singing the song incessantly now…)  https://activerain.com/blogsview/5878517/match-maker-match-maker--make-me-a-match--find-me-a-findYears ago I was fortunate to meet Betty, a new agent to our Real Estate Office at the time.  I found her to be a strong, positive force.  Over the beginning months, we grew to know each other a bit more as we both ended up on our Branch Agent Council – a group put together to help the office bridge gaps and answer questions and concerns. One memorable afternoon that first year, she stopped in while I was “on call” for visitors to the office, and she got talking about her “life story”.  The parallels were uncanny, and the life choic...
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
The Coach, Vince Lombardi, of the Green Bay Packers, had many words of wisdom and knowledge.  With the Super Bowl LIX now history, ruminating on his quotes may motivate some going forward this week and the weeks to come. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm Winners never quite and quitters never win. If’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up. The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect The following is probably my most favorite words of wisdom as it speaks to the potentials that lie within each of us. The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. Leanne ...
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By Linda Blumenthal, NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR
(631-819-2913)
February 11th Puzzle - National Make A Friend Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.
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By Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent
(Dirt Road Real Estate)
The Coach, Vince Lombardi, of the Green Bay Packers, had many words of wisdom and knowledge.  With the Super Bowl LIX now history, ruminating on his quotes may motivate some going forward this week and the weeks to come.Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasmWinners never quite and quitters never win.If’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.The only place success comes before work is in the dictionaryPractice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfectThe following is probably my most favorite words of wisdom as it speaks to the potentials that lie within each of us. The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.Leanne M Smith, ...
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By Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518, Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
(Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc)
I generally do not drink sodas...but having said that, I tried the new Dr. Pepper this weekend.  (Designated drivers do that.)  I will not be doing it daily, but I am in Love. Kinda like a Cherry Coke, but has a really unique flavor.  Henry is trying to like it--but did not on the first try. Soda Lovers Quick Poll! 🥤Hey ActiveRain friends! Quick question—what are your favorite soda flavors, and has anyone tried Blackberry Dr. Pepper yet?1. What’s your go-to soda flavor? Cola (Coke, Pepsi, etc.) Lemon-lime (Sprite, 7UP) Fruit-flavored (orange, grape, etc.) 2. Have you tried Blackberry Dr. Pepper? Yes! Loved it Yes, but not a fan Haven’t tried it yet 3. What’s your favorite soda brand? Coca-Cola Pepsi Dr. Pepper Thanks for Sharing! 🥤Can’t wait to hear your favorites—and where to find that...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I inherited my father's love of sweets. I never met a chocolate I didn't like (chocolate covered grasshoppers may be the exception). I love the heart shaped boxes. 😊Heart shaped boxes filled with chocolates are not for everybody. While Carol loves chocolate she works very hard to maintain her figure so if I buy her a heart shaped box it best be the smallest one they make or I will be in trouble. Looking at the price of the box above I'd rather take her out to diner instead anyway.Anyone wish to offer other suggestions? 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Recommended Author: Mark GreaneyDolores and I have enjoyed the many books by Mark Greaney and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the link to view his website, Mark Greaney Books In Order  Publication Order of Court Gentry / Gray Man BooksThe Gray Man (2009)        On Target (2010)    Ballistic (2011)        Dead Eye (2013)     Back Blast (2016)    Gunmetal Gray (2017)      Agent in Place (2018)        Mission Critical (2019)      One Minute Out (2020)    Relentless (2021)   Sierra Six (2022)     Burner (2023)          The Chaos Agent (2024)   Midnight Black (2025)       Publication Order of Joshua Duffy BooksArmored (2022)      Sentinel (2024)       Publication Order of Standalone NovelsRed Metal (2019)   Publication Order of Jack Ryan Universe BooksLocked On (With: Tom Clan...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
What! A fence blog?I admit that I might be a little amazed that I am putting this picture on a blog.  But I was in Beebe AR,  which is a neighbor to Searcy AR, on a dreary rainy day in a private yard.  When I got out of the car, walked around mudholes to get in, I noticed nothing unusual.Then when I got back to my car, opened the door and got inside and looked out the driver-side window, I did a double-take!  I shouted, "That fence is a work of art!"  This picture does not do it justice but you get the idea!!  Age, weather, nature has done a good job of painting this picture!!!!I may have to go back and admire it again!
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By Danielle Vinson, Serving Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio
(Plum Tree Realty)
Maintaining your home doesn't have to be costly. With basic DIY skills and the right tools, many common issues can be fixed on your own. You'll save money, gain valuable repair knowledge, and learn when to handle repairs and when to call in experts.A well-stocked toolkit is essential for handling minor repairs. With just a few basic tools, you can fix common home issues yourself and save trips to the repair shop. Here’s a list of must-haves to get started: Sandpaper: Key for smoothing surfaces before repainting or resealing Screwdrivers: Phillips and flathead screwdrivers are versatile for tightening screws and opening compartments. Duct Tape: Ideal for temporary fixes on pipes or cracks. Measuring Tape: Essential for accurate measurements. Pliers: Ideal for gripping and turning small o...
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