Tinker Hulsey Century 21 Indian Realty Jonesboro Ark

I have had so many emails from active rain members wanting to know how my English Bulldog, Bruno is doing. I have'nt blogged about him in a while. Bruno is happy as ever just look at these pictures...lol. Just give him food,water and a good boy treat and in that order and you have made his day. So today Bruno and I would like to wish everone "Happy Valentine Day".

Valentine day is the day mostly associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "Valentines". The U.S. greeting card associations estimates one billion Valentines are sent each year worldwide, making this day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas.

In this day of the economy and all that is going on, I think we all could use and show a little love to someone. Maybe each of us could open up our hearts to someone who just needs a SMILE or a shoulder to lean on. Just remember Feb. 14th. so put your SMILE on and show some LOVE to those around you if it is your spouse,children,grandchildren,friend,neighbor, or in Bruno case a dog. Smile and enjoy your Valentine day and show some LOVE. This world needs it right now as all we hear on the tv and radio is gloom and doom. So just remember this....Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away... We all should live by this.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

FROM TINKER AND BRUNO

I would like to thank First Community Bank in Searcy for being the sponser of a free continuing education class. In Arkansas as a real estate agent you must complete 6 hours of CE to renew your license each year. Ron and Cheryl Kelton teach several classes a year in CE and I always try to go to the one they teach in Searcy. Being from Searcy it gives me some time with family and friends. This year our class was on changes in 2009 ARA forms. We do have several changes so it was great to listen to why the changes are there and how they affect your transactions. First Community Bank provided the lunch, which was very good and also gave away some really good door prizes. I also got to visit with several realtors who blog on active rain. Barbara Duncan has been a realtor for many years in Searcy and I finally got to talk and visit with her other than on active rain. I enjoyed the time spent in class and all the visiting I got to do, but it is time for me to get back to Jonesboro and start working my real estate. So far Jan. has been a good month for me and I have another closing at the end of Feb. I hope this is all a good sign that real estate in Jonesboro in 2009 is going to be a great year. Again thanks to First Community Bank for the FREE class and food and a special thanks to Ron and Cheryl Kelton for making that 6 hours fun.

Jonesboro has some great parks, but my favorite is Craighead Forest Park. I like it because I walk for health, and it is such a beautiful park and so peaceful and relaxing. A great place to clear your mind and thoughts. The lake is so pretty to walk around and the ducks and wildlife just keep it fun as you walk. My grandkids love to go to the childrens area with the playground area and in the summer the kids park has a mini water park. The best part of it is that it is FREE. My grandbabies love it when we take our hot dogs and marshmallow and cook out and let them fish and play.

I also take all my out of town buyers to the park as I show them around town. We are all so lucky to have a park like this here in Jonesboro. On July 4Th they also do a firework display which is really good. If you have dogs the park is pet friendly too. Pets do have to be on a leash. My out of town buyers have been impressed with our park. If you are young or old everone enjoys a great park. So if you are moving to this area check out Craighead Forest Park. If I am lucky enough to be your real estate agent its in the hometown tour of our wonderful town.

Last Saturday our Century 21 Indian Realty loaded up Santa Claus and our little elf Laney Gardner and headed to our local nursing home. Once we got there the staff directed us around to all the rooms. Santa and our little elf passed out teddy bears all the residents loved getting the bears and a big bear hug from Santa. Some of the rooms we visited would not let you leave they just wanted an ear to listen to them and a friendly smile. I thought of all the wisdom and great stories these folks could tell us all. Some of them dont have alot of family to visit them so they are so excited to have company. I really enjoyed the time we spent there and I know the other agents loved it too. I hope we do this again next year and yes David we voted you Santa again next year too. You are a wonderful Santa and your kindness for the older folks was amazing, thank you for sharing a good spirit with each person there. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

The Salvation Army bell ringers officially kicked off nationwide on Thanksgiving Day and will continue through Christmas Eve. The money from this project will provide assistance throughout the year. The Jonesboro Salvation Army has started asking for volunteers to be a bell ringer for one day in December. This includes elected officials,community leaders, and businesses which include real estate professionals. It is called "Celebrity Bell Ringers" day. Our office Century 21 Indian Realty joined in again this year. My bell ringing this year was at our local Sams club. I will say I am so proud of our town we came through again. Our red kettle was over flowing with money. Almost everyone who entered Sams dug deep into their pockets to give something. As they gave we also passed out candy canes and wished them all Merry Christmas. I challenge all my fellow real estate agents during this wonderful Holiday Season as you pass by stores and there is Salvation Army bell ringers please give what you can. This is a great way to help those in need. I think as we work in our community we also should serve in our community as well. I had a wonderful time today and I will give my time as a "Celebrity Bell Ringer" again next year. This is a great idea to volunteer for this you might be able to pass this idea on in your community as well. I will say the "Celebrity Bell Ringers" is a success in Jonesboro.

I would like to hear from my Active rain friends on your community service in your hometown. Please give back to your community its the greatest feeling. Hope you all have a Happy Holiday and a blessed 2009.