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Twitter Week in Review

  • Extraordinary. My phone has Skype, all my IMs, email … the need for a computer is diminishing. #
  • Question: why don't sellers unplug their refrigerators? #
  • I'd fix the sinkhole if I were the seller https://post.ly/Vv6z #
  • Prepping for afternoon showings … (@ Nest Real Estate Group) https://4sq.com/6aeWJG #
  • RT @realcrozetva: Just learned that WAHS is losing 7 *core* teachers. That's not good. #
  • No coffee for me. Too busy. #
  • Mudhouse is crazy busy. Quite a bit of post-soccer traffic (@ Mudhouse) https://4sq.com/8OMBRM #
  • Sweet. First U-6 soccer games are on today! And it's darn chilly, too! #
  • @ARDELLd You mean there's more to real estate than leads? 🙂 in reply to ARDELLd #
  • Just got great support (& an answer!) from Jawbone support. Thanks! #
  • @jjhutley "Hustling" in the context of getting from there to here in the quickest, safest most efficient fashion. 🙂 in reply to jjhutley #
  • Scrambling, hustling & speeding when appropriate. #
  • What are listing agents' responsibilities with regards to determining/disclosing a short sale? ^^ https://post.ly/VeGV #
  • Time for a home inspection with wonderful clients. There is no better time to inspect a house than in the rain. #
  • Last market analysis of the day done. Exhausted. #
  • Three market analyses done. Whew! #
  • Note to kids who are allergic to grass: don't eat it. #
  • Time to get some work done. #
  • My response to @PhxREguy 's post http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/does-the-real-estate-brokerage-matter-to-the-home-buyer-seller/ (no longer available) on real estate brokerages mattering http://jimduncan.posterous.com/does-a-real-estate-brokerage-matter-yes-it-ca (no longer available) #
  • At Charlottesville's SOCA soccer facility, gearing up to coach soccer again. U-6, baby. #
  • RT @natfriedman: "It is not permitted to hold discussions or investigations on the Google topics." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/24/AR2010032402511.html #
  • @johnchapin 🙂 in reply to johnchapin #
  • @VZWOffers do you have a link to skype for the BB? I didn't see it in the app store in reply to VZWOffers #
  • @1000wattmarc I have a video response to that post that I'll be putting up this pm. Just b/c brand hasn't mattered doesn't mean it can't in reply to 1000wattmarc #
  • @KristenCarr you have a spare blackberry? That is uber-prepared. Color me impressed. in reply to KristenCarr #
  • Getting ready to talk about blogging (@ Omni Hotel w/ @businessbullpen) https://4sq.com/8XBwsp #
  • Where is Quadruplicity in Charlottesville? #
  • I hear @pchaney is killing it at #RETSO #
  • About to meet with a seller in Western Albemarle. I love being busy. #
  • Why the proposed bike lanes from Charlottesville to NGIC/DIA will never happen: https://www.realcentralva.com/2010/03/24/more-bike-lanes-in-charlottesville/ #
  • Five Days is a Start, Three would be Better. https://post.ly/VOMY #
  • Sweet. Google Voice seems to be not working. Not like I need voice mail or anything. Get what you pay for I suppose. #
  • Love working out of the Crozet Mudhouse this morning. #
  • RT @PiedmontHousing: Work in Crozet but can't afford to live there? PHA is stepping up homebuyer counseling & resources for Crozet workforce #
  • Commuter Bike Trail from Downtown Charlottesville to NGIC/DIA? https://post.ly/VMpI #
  • In and out in 2 minutes. I love Bodo's (@ Bodo's Bagels) https://4sq.com/9IzBEn #
  • What was supposed to be a quick, 5-10 minute post turned out to be a quick 40-minute post. https://post.ly/VALY #
  • RT @SarahWV: RT @ines: It's @gingerw bday today everyone! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINGER!!!! LUV YA!!! [Happy Birthday, Ginger!! 😀 ] #
  • I'd love to go to #RETSO this week, but my clients have to come first. I'm #RTB one client at a time. #
  • I just became the mayor of Baker's Palette on @foursquare! https://4sq.com/c5ld1d #
  • RT @mattdollinger: How Many Homes Do Banks Have Up Their Sleeves? – Developments – WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2010/03/19/how-many-homes-do-banks-have-up-their-sleeves/ [do you think *they* know?] #
  • I'd really like there to be two of me for the next 3.5 weeks. #
  • RT @centofante: Photo: Ben folds at the Jefferson!!! — at The Jefferson http://gowal.la/c/u5Hw (no longer available) [I'm jealous] #
  • @jmckeever In Seminole Square – http://bouncenplayofcville.com/ (no longer available) in reply to jmckeever #
  • A very cool place for kids in Charlottesville https://post.ly/UvnV #
  • Clients saw an interesting house online; I recalled powerlines in backyard & sent them this so they could see for too http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#5003/0.6002=q:109+inglewood+court,+charlottesville,+va:lat:38.0348290150345:long:-78.486000061:nosp:0:adj:0&o=&a=0/5872/style=be&lat=qb9g40&lon=8frjgj&alt=129.522888&z=19&h=0.213328&pid=5874 #
  • RT @PiedmontHousing: PHA rescues 12 Cville homeowners from foreclosure-over $3 million in home value saved, even bigger savings to neighbors #
  • I'm at Nest Real Estate Group (126 Garrett St, Suite E, 2nd Street, Charlottesville). https://4sq.com/6aeWJG #
  • Meeting @GetOpenSpace this morning. Great space. Client stopped by yesterday; agreed wholeheartedly. #
  • Traffic getting into Charlottesville this morning #
  • RT @jsheehan200: RT @mikesimonsen: Really proud of Google today. https://bit.ly/9weYVt (no longer available) [ Me too! ] #
  • Green Building: LEEDing Us Where? – Freakonomics Blog – NYTimes.com https://post.ly/Up9l #
  • Off to the gym. It's too late & I have an early meeting + a long day ahead, but need the gym. #
  • @CAARtweet define "sold" in reply to CAARtweet #
  • @donnapatton The $2 kiddie scoop at Chap's is the best deal around. 🙂 in reply to donnapatton #
  • Carousel on the Downtown Mall https://post.ly/Uer0 #
  • Waiting for the train … https://tweetphoto.com/15423561 #
  • @VickiLloyd WF rejected electronic signatures. Even though (I've heard) they use them internally. in reply to VickiLloyd #
  • Thanks,Wells Fargo for not allowing electronic signatures. You stink. Cc: @DocuSign #
  • I built a garden in my backyard this weekend. https://www.realcentralva.com/2010/03/22/building-a-backyard-garden/ #
  • Overturned tractor trailer on 121b (near PVCC) https://tweetphoto.com/15394589 #
  • RT @HabitatStore: All this week..all individual chairs are 35% off, all vinyl shutters are $1 per pair, and bathroom vanity sets are 25% off #
  • Backyard garden and rain barrel https://post.ly/UZb5 #
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle County – Real Estate Data Market Reports – Regional Overview – As of 22 March 2010 https://post.ly/UZSF #
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle County – Real Estate Data Market Reports – Single Family Homes – As of 22 March 2010 https://post.ly/UZRo #
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle County – Real Estate Data Market Reports – Attached & Condo Family Homes – As of … https://post.ly/UZRG #
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle County – Real Estate Data Market Reports – Single Family Homes – As of 22 March 2010 https://post.ly/UZQu #
  • Charlottesville City and Albemarle County – Real Estate Data Market Reports – Condos & Attached Family Homes – As of… https://post.ly/UZQm #
  • @BHutchinson but the keyboard on the Droid felt so inadequate. Is it better in use? in reply to BHutchinson #
  • @mattrathbun if I hadn't been in crisis mode today and needed a replacement I probably would have gotten the HTC in reply to mattrathbun #
  • I like my new Curve enough but I think I'd really like an Android next. #
  • @bobclewell C'Ville Foodscapes helped me. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Charlottesville-VA/Cville-Foodscapes/360102045872?ref=ts http://cvillefoodscapes.com/ (no longer available) w/ initial design & planting schedule in reply to bobclewell #
  • My garden is coming along https://post.ly/UQdb #
  • Just had a great interaction with/help from Verizon Wireless tech support. My new Blackberry Curve is up and running. #
  • I'm at Nest Real Estate Group (126 Garrett St, Suite E, 2nd Street, Charlottesville). https://4sq.com/6aeWJG #

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