A few weeks ago, I made a video calling for people to send me scraps of fabric with their URL’s on it so that I could put together a special surprise for Connect NYC ’09. Guess how many pieces of fabric I’ve gotten?
NADA. ZIP. ZERO. ZILCH.
WTF!!!!!
Seriously? No one could find the time or inclination to send me a piece of fabric? This is pretty messed up. As a result, I’m making one last push to get some fabric from folks. And I’m naming names. . .
These are the people from whom I expect to receive something. Don’t let me down:
Benn and Lani
Dustin Luther
Joel Burslem
Rudy Bachraty
Jay Thompson
Ginger Wilcox
Andy Kaufman
Brad Coy
Mike Price
Jeff Turner
Teresa Boardman
Greg Swann
Jim Duncan
Ines Hegedus-Garcia
Rob Hahn
Matt Fagioli
Chris McKeever
Danilo Bogdanovich
Tony Arko
Heather Elias
Jeremy Hart
Ben Martin
Matt Rathbun
Kris Berg
Todd Carpenter
Grant and Gia
Why am I calling these people out by name? Because every person on that list has already shown their dedication to the profession of real estate and improving their profession through outreach to the larger real estate community.
That is the purpose of my surprise. I want to able to show real estate professionals around the country where they can go when they want information about technology or anything else that can advance the profession. I want to promote the folks who I know are leading by example. I want to be able to hold them higher as examples of what our profession can and should be. I can’t do that if folks aren’t willing to step up and at least send me a piece of fabric.
The people on that list aren’t the ONLY ones from whom I expect something. There are many others, those are just the first ones that came to mind. If you are reading this, and you are the type of person that is dedicated to improving the real estate profession, then show your dedication by making the simple gesture of mailing me a piece of fabric. I’m not turning away anyone who sends me something, but. . .
This is a one-shot deal. If you don’t send me fabric, then you find out what the surprise is, and you want me to include your fabric– NO DICE. Don’t ask me to get in after the fact.
If I sound a bit gruff about this, maybe that’s because I feel that way. I think that we, as a community of professionals, have done a lot of talking, but not enough acting sometimes. We haven’t stepped out of our comfort zone enough. We haven’t taken enough chances. I know that, personally, that is something I am going to work on changing.
Right now, all I’m asking you for a piece of fabric with your URL on it. How hard is that? It’ll be worth it, trust me.
In case you’ve forgotten, I really NEED to have the fabric to me by December 14th. You can mail your fabric scrap, with your URL, to:
Daniel Rothamel
Strong Team REALTORS
86 Joshua Lane
Palmyra, VA 22963
So, what are you waiting for? I’m going to let everyone know every time I get a piece of fabric. So who’s going to step up first?
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I forgot…Although I didn’t come to mind, I do care about contributing on a daily basis and will certainly send you a piece of fabric with my dot com address!
This is the first I have heard of it. If you ask for a fabric scrap then I shall send you one.
I’ve been called out … it’s in the mail, bud!
Yikes! I forgot. One scrap in the mail by Friday.
Google Alerts works and the piece of fabric is coming shortly.
Gosh. I must not be dedicated enough. I didn’t even make the list. LOL.
It’s ok — I only have FLANNEL anyway. And it’s kind of chilly here now, so I probably should keep it considering the economy and all.
And I have thick skin. tee hee.
Fun vid blog Daniel! But what could possibly be up in that devious mind. Hmmmm…
And to think I even voted for you in the Blog Brawl… Sheesh.
Can I just fax it to you?
Thank you all!
Lori–
I would love some flannel. It would really dress the project up.
You know where to send it
you asked and you shall receive!
Damn it, I knew I was forgetting something.
It’s in the mail, along with a special gift for you.
Seriously! Here’s the UPS tracking number:
1Z20873F0381886496
I am going to cut off a piece of my baby blanket… It’ll be in the mail tomorrow, Big “Z”
Okay, so as Benn said on Twitter…. YOU ASKED FOR IT… will mail fabric to you, prepare to cry…
*sigh*…
Right there with you Lori Bee. ;?) I voted for him too.
I’ve been saving the original post in my Google Reader since you sent it out. I need to get it together & sent in.
Coming soon…
Daniel, first I’ve heard of it as well.
How large should the piece of fabric be?
Matt,
Speedo fabric would be cool.
Dale,
You definitely need to send me some, since I get to meet you in person for the first time at Connect NYC
Jeff,
oh, about 3×5 or so. Whatever it takes to fit your URL on it. Make sure it’s waterproof
Thanks everyone! This is gonna rock!
It’s in the mail!
Dude… I’m so sorry. But uh… fabric huh? I haven’t even touched paper in a couple of years and you want to go back to the old school with actual fabric?
I’m looking to outsource fabric-sending to someone, anyone, with an extra scrap.
Message me!
-rsh
Wow! This is the first we have heard of your project…but we will get right on it and send you some fabric.
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I’m weaving a piece right now.