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WEEKLY TUESDAY TRIVIA QUESTION

Yes, it is Tuesday, and you know what this means... another segment of the Weekly Tuesday Trivia.  I must admit, I've been remiss, but hopefully I;m back on track.

This week's question is going to be on Nature.

All the best of luck... do NOT use the internet to answer the question... and I'll be back next Tuesday (giving enough time with everyones schedule) to answer this question.

This week's question is.....

What sea mammal's upper lip moves much like the trunk of an elephant?

 

***As always, please try to answer(s) this question without using the Internet. If you should, don't ruin the fun for others. Just take a guess, and I will follow up with the answer when I post next week's question***

It is drawing near the end of the day, Monday.. but it is never too late to be inspired.  Most of us in real estate, or for that matter any career or task we undertake will appreciate this.

 

Men's best successes come after their disappointments.

 

Author:  Henry Ward Beecher

 

This is one saying that I keep remembering when I go through tough times.  Hope this motivates you too.

WEEKLY TUESDAY TRIVIA QUESTION

I'm trying to stay on track.. and I'm here again (for the second Tuesday in a row) ready to test your memory.. and to have fun at the same time.  The last two trivia questions have been mulitple choice, to get your back inot the swing of answer these questions...

This week it is strickly a... do you know the answer.

As a clue, this week's question has to do with cartoons... old cartoons.

Have a good week... and enjoy the game.

This week's question is.....

 

Betty Boop, created by Max Fleischer, was a cartoon character based on which real-life actress?

 

***As always, please try to answer(s) this question without using the Internet. If you should, don't ruin the fun for others. Just take a guess, and I will follow up with the answer as soon as I can.

PAY IT FORWARD... Brought neighbor to the hospital.  As most of you know, I live in Cromwell Hills, a condo complex in Cromwell CT.  There are over 520 units in all, but are broken out into courts.  This gives it a neighborhood type of feel.

This morning I was going out to dump the garbage when I noticed an ambulance in our court.  One of my neighbors was having troubles breathing... ended up being pneumonia.

Her roommate was upset, and rightfully so, both are not young (like who is anymore), and it was taking a toll on her. 

I offered to give her a ride to the hospital.  This way she didn't have to worry about driving, and maybe getting into an accident.  That would be all they need. 

I just got home a little while ago.  I realized on the way back in the car, that we learned more about each other today, and I'm grateful for that.  Maybe something good came out of something bad.

 

 

 

 

PAY IT FORWARD.... New twist.

I've written a blog a few weeks back where I went to Aldi's Supermarket, and instead of returning the cart and getting my .25 cents back, I just gave it to a person coming out of their car.

This past Wednesday, I was at the store again, and when was putting the groceries in my car, a vehicle pulled up in the handicap parking space.  When they were getting out, I yelled that "you can have this cart when I am done".  They thought that was great and just took it.  Never even offered the .25 cents.  Not that it mattered, I was going to give it to them anyway, I just found that rude.

Today, I needed a few more things, and went back to Aldi's.  When I was coming out of my car, a woman wanted to know if I'd like her cart.  She said that someone the other day just gave her their cart.  and only asked if I would do the same in return.

Wouldn't that be a hoot if it was one of the people I gave the carriage too?

Now for the "twist"... I live in a condo complex and I went to throw out my garbage today.  Sitting on top of one of the bags of trash, were two quarters.  The exact amount for the two carts I gave away.  There is that saying... what goes around comes around.  This is a perfect example of it.

PAY IT FORWARD... Giving someone a ride.  You know how we have all had *those* days when no matter what we do, we are running behind.  This happened to a lady I met this past Thursday. 

I was pulling into a parking garage in Middletown CT, when I saw this woman running past me... I noticed that she was trying to make the commuter bus to Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT.  She was half way down the ramp, when the bus pulled out.  She stopped, looked at her watch and shook her head.  Being dressed a hospital uniform of sorts, I didn't feel awkward about approaching her.

Just having pulled into the garage, I drove up to her to see if I could give her a ride.  She said another one was coming in a half hour, but once again she looked at her watch, and remarked "If you don't mind I could really use a ride". 

With that, I opened the door, and she hopped in.  The hospital was less an a half mile away.  I think she was contemplating if she would have been able to walk it when she looked at her watch for a second time.

Once we got to the hospital, she thanked me.  I just hoped it changed her day to be more positive and not be falling behind the rest of the day.

 

 

 

PAY IT FORWARD....  Let's go Swimming.....  As you may recall from previous *pay it forward* blogs, I've been helping out my son's best friend one way or another.  Well this week was no exception.

My son is on vacation this past week with his father...  and I love how quiet, and peaceful it has been here.  However on Friday this changed.

My son's friend called wanting to get together with him.  When I mentioned that he was away all with with his dad and would not be back until Sunday evening, he was discouraged.  He wanted to come over and play... and get out of his house.

I mentioned that I would be at the Cromwell Hills pool that day helping out, and if he wanted he could come over and enjoy the pool while I was there.  He thought this was great.  So, within a half hour he was at the pool splashing around.

Then he came home with me and I made him dinner, than brought him home. 

I might not have had a quiet evening at home that I was looking forward to, but neither did my son's friend, which is more important.