Terry Chenier

WAKY NEWS is a weekly feature from THE BLOGGING GUY.

Maritime fishermen got a surprising lift the other day

when the Federal government announced a toll-free phone

line that was supposed to detail a "stimulus" package for the

beleagured industry. When they phoned, they got a throaty,

sexy voice that said, "Hey there hot stuff, I been waiting for you".

Turns out, the Feds had transposed two of the digits in the number

and had published a sex talk line instead.

I don't know, it's still a stimulus package is it not?

This is a true story from THE BLOGGING GUY.

Six months ago, our market was way out of balance.

There were about seven listings for every sale and selling those

properties was like pulling teeth.

The last two months have seen record sales;

even better than the peak back in 2007.

First time buyers coupled with record

low interest rates is responsible.

Now the stats are showing an almost a balanced market,

with about 1.25 listings for every sale. It is

approaching a seller's market here.

Bob and I can't keep inventory.

WAKY NEWS is a weekly feature from THE BLOGGING GUY.

A ten year old in New York City was recently busted

for selling lemonade and cookies in the park.

Over-zealous park officials deemed it appropriate

to slap a $50 fine on the kid even though

several bystanders protested.

Their boss saw how nuts this was and rescinded the ticket

and re-assigned the would-be ticketers to other tasks-

out of the public eye. They are expected to enrol in

some "common sense" training in the meantime.

This is a true strory fron THE BLOGGING GUY.

In previous posts I've admitted I'm a bit of a dinosaur

with this internet thingme. I was, (am), an engineer, so programs don't bother me;

it's all the new jargon. It's foreign to me.

My partner bought me a poster the other day called

"Text Message Glossary". (TMG)

Funny, the BIG omission from this list is a term I can't stand. The over-used

LOL. Not on the list; go figure. Anyway, I thought I'd have some fun with

this. People without a sense of humour from Florida or other places,

need not apply. For those of you wondering, there is no point to this exercise.

it is not necessary and I am not bored, in case you're curious.

This is a contest: 1st prize is an all expenses paid

trip to Spuzzum, B.C. for one week. Second prize is the same

trip-only for two weeks. Here's the deal. Identify exactly

what is being said in this text message using TMG.

HF, QQ:

FAWC, ILMAO at the stuff on this list.

This is MITIN, but, AAF, AAS, I'm ABT2 LMAO again,

because, AOAS, I'm OOC with this new tool. I'm JW if E1 else gets IT2.

If not, GOI! KWIM? GGN-PB; BBIAB. MP.

In case you can't get this, IHU and, ICBW, but IMS, INMP.

UTCI! CUL. LOL. BL BAG!

GGN, GTGB, H&K-GMAB!

Special thanks to KMFRUMFLA for the inspiration.

Recently, I did a post about an over-priced listing I took.

The only priviso was that we would play the vendor's game for 3 weeks,

then we were going to MY price. He agreed, and gave it to me in writing.

Today was open house day and I said, "Times up, now we talk". He said "Yes".

This man is very soft spoken and answers everything with "yes".

We had an agreement? "Yes". We are reducing the price?

"Yes". Will you sign here? "Yes". Are you comfortable?

"Yes"

Am I comfortable? No!

I want want one more price reduction to get it where I want it.

That's next week. At least this guy listens to me.