Steve Hoffacker's Sales Quips

Silent Saturday - Gorgeous Winter Morning On Mt. Hood

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:35:40 -0500

Iconic Mt. Hood in Oregon is visible for miles. When it's dressed like it is in this shot by Gretchen and Mel, it's easy to see why.

Via Gretchen & Mel Ahrens (ColumbiaGorgeFSBO.com):

Silent Saturday - Gorgeous Winter Morning On Mt. Hood

This is the view of Mt. Hood this morning, about 1/2 mile from our house in Parkdale, Oregon. I took this at about 8 a.m. this morning. on the way to our son, Ben's, basketball game. Today promises to be sunny and gorgeous. Is it any wonder why we love living here?

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Sorry Isn't Getting It Done

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:25:57 -0500

I posted earlier in the week about the "Sorry, that content is protected" message - whatever that means.

Many people were experiencing this meddlesome message - some more than others. It was reported to have gone away. At any rate it is back more than ever.

It is on this post that I am writing now, even as I am composing it - funny that my content is protected before there even is content. Now, that's proactive protection!

It is annoying and even nonsensical. Consider what it could possibly mean at the top of my groups page:

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Silent Saturday - "Harnessing The Wind"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:04:38 -0500

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted.

Friday's Fotos - "An Afternoon In The Pool"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:28:07 -0500

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted.

It was a dark and snowy night

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:38:03 -0500

For me, snow is only pretty to look at or photograph. That's why I live in South Florida. Todd has taken a gorgeous photo of snow that I am happy to share.

Via Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Knipe Realty):

It was a dark and snowy night in Beaverton, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great picture. When I looked out back to the trees, this is the beautiful view I had that dark and snowy night. The sad part was by morning pretty much all the snow was gone and this picture was all we had to show for it. The kids were certainly a little disappointed.

Todd Clark and the Friendly Home Team
Knipe Realty
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739

I am a licensed Realtor who specializes in Washington County, Oregon and also work in both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties including the cities of Aloha, Beaverton, Canby, Clackamas, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sherwood and Tigard.
All information contained in these posts are copyrighted and cannot be used without prior written approval authorization from the author me Todd Clark. If you are looking for an outstanding agent please give me a call I would love to help you with all your real estate needs.

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Let The Ads Begin

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:30:44 -0500

This may not qualify as an official Super Bowl ad since it was run tonight and obviously didn't take near the money to produce or run - or the zany behavior - that many of them will on Sunday, but it's a quality Super Bowl ad anyway.

It was just the product and a voice over. No actors, no chases, no agenda, no special effects. Nevertheless, Burger King says that everyone gets "rings" this weekend - onion rings - as a play on the fact that the winning team gets an expensive unique winner's ring loaded with diamonds.

Tomorrow and Sunday, onion rings are free at Burger King to unveil what they say is their new taste.

Let's get our rings and decide just how good they are. The price is right.

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We Won't Be Without Football Very Long

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:43:24 -0500

After Sunday's Super Bowl game, we will only have to wait a month for more football - not long at all.

The AFL - Arena Football - starts its 25th, Silver Anniversary season on Friday, March 9 for a 20-week season. Each team will play 18 games with 2 bye weeks.

It's not the same as the NFL - but it's not supposed to be.

It is, nevertheless, professioanl football with plenty of blocking, hard hitting, passing, and high scoring contests.

Then, there's the NFL Draft which will be held on April 26th without the dark cloud of a lockout.

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Thankful Thursdays - "Home Grown Delight"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:02:19 -0500

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted.

"Sorry, That Content Is Protected"

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:54 -0500

I've run across this message - "Sorry, that content is protected" - a few times the last couple of days when I was reading an AR post. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's a "Members Only" or makerd for "Reblog." It's not on every post - just some. I even had it appear on one of my posts yesterday that I was editting.

Here's what appears at the top of the post just over the title:

Anyone know what this is, what it means, and why it's appearing?

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Groundhog Day & Do-Overs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:14:58 -0500

Happy Groundhog Day - minus the snow here in South Florida and maybe where you are as well. Can't think of Groundhog Day without recalling the Bill Murray movie of the same name.

Wouldn't it be great to keep repeating something until we got it right? Learning the guitar or the piano, speaking a different language, writing HTML code, playing baseball or softball well enough for scouts to notice, closing nearly all of our sales presentations?

If we could do all of this without one day actually going by, it would be great. The fact is though that time does move on and we have to choose which endeavors we want to tackle and which to focus on. Likewise, which ones to pass up or ignore.

We can only accomplish so much with the time we have. Therefore, we have to have prepared, anticipated, practiced, and rehearsed to be the very best we can today by beginning long before today. We need to decide where we would like to be and start to get there.

There are no do-overs. Only focus, dedication, persistence, and perseverance.

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Wordless Wednesday - "A Flower Unlike Any Other"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:27 -0500

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted.

Transitional Homes

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:22 -0500

The "transitional home" that Mimi shows us is perfect for a lot of uses and is quite economical for adding living space. Perfect for aging in place or sandwich generations.

Via Mimi Foster - Colorado Springs Realtor Managing Broker (EPIC Real Estate Group Colorado Springs Real Estate):

Transitional Homes

With an aging mother, a developmentally delayed daughter, and an unemployed spouse at home, I have often quipped that I need a 'menstrual hut' to which to escape to get some work done. Lo and behold, along comes the Transitional Home.

With a targeted market of Baby Boomers with aging parents, the Transitional Home is a new and 'booming' business. A manufactured kit that costs approximately $17,000 for the pieces and goes together like a jigsaw puzzle, it may end up costing upwards towards $75,000 for this home that is less than 700 square feet when all is said and done (electrical, plumbing, drywall, appliances, etc.). In the long run, however, that is MUCH cheaper than the cost of assisted living.

Depending on your local building codes, the home can be erected on your property and is geared with the elderly in mind. Wheelchair accessible, windows that can be opened from a sitting position, extra large windows to let in more light for aging eyes, a 'Smart House' with Internet controls, it is a brilliant idea whose time has come.

The Transitional Home can be used in any number of ways, not the least of which are those children that REpopulate our empty nests. It can be rented for income, or the owner can live in it and travel and rent out the main house. It would make a wonderful guest house, an office, or any number of uses to maintain your privacy but keep loved ones nearby. I have a client who wants one as a menstrual hut - for HIM.

I love the idea of using a Transitional Home as a Writer's Cottage.

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Hot Air Balloons Above Albuquerque & Rio Rancho NM

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:58:54 -0500

New Mexico and hot air balloons go together. Many people are aware of this connection, and John has featured a beautiful local shot that looks like a postbcard you might send or receive.

Via John McCormack- Owner/Broker REALTOR, e-PRO (Albuquerque Homes Realty * www.AlbuquerqueHomes.com):

Hot Air Balloons Above Albuquerque & Rio Rancho

One of the many perks to living and playing in Albuquerque or Rio Rancho NM are the morning hot air balloons that fill the blue sky. What better way to commute to work or school than to watch hot air balloons drift silently over Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Many mornings we enjoy breakfast on our patio watching these beauties float over the roof tops and landing not to far from our home. We have taken a hot air balloon flight which was amazing! It’s a story I’ll share with you another day. Until then enjoy the hot air balloons above Albuquerque & Rio Rancho NM.

Check out the below links for more fun info on Hot Air Balloons In Albuquerque & Rio Rancho.

A Typical Albuquerque Morning

Albuquerque Gears Up For 40th Annual Balloon Fiesta

Win A Trip To Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta

Ballooning Top Five Things To Do In Albuquerque

I would love to work with you in the purchase or sale of your Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or Central NM home. Please contact me, John McCormack, Realtor® withAlbuquerque Homes Realty. I am prepared to exceed your real estate expectations.

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Tuesday's Treasures - "Golden Blooms"

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:43:13 -0500

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Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted.

Blooming in the rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:43:40 -0500

Roy shoots some amazing flower shots. This one is special and I am sharing it because it look like it's been flash frozen.

Via Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale (Roy Kelley and RE/MAX Realty Group):

Blooming in the rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

When you are in the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the special places to visit is Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. You will find a conservatory full of beautiful plants and flowers and acres of gardens.

Do not let a little rain deter you from visiting botanical gardens. After the showers have passed, you can capture some great photographs of the blooms with rain droplets.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.

Blooming in the Rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3473

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Life is better when there are flowers to photograph!

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