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A little about ME

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Real Estate Agent with Associated Brokers Of Pagosa

I feel like I am just getting my feet wet here on Active Rain. I was not expecting the meme tag just yet. Joanne Hanson  of Summit County hit me up last week.

Here goes-

 I read a computer pretty much all the time now so I am choosing the "Let me tell you about me" route.

  My life revolves around Faith, Family and then everything else. In that order. I have been given an incredible wife Rachel, who is everything that I am not. We are a great compliment to one another. I am a visionary and she is a realist so while I am planning for our next adventure or endeavor, she is wisely telling me no. (this is a good thing)

We have a daughter Sierra named after the western range and a friend of ours.

Sierra 

We have a Son Cedar, named  after Psalms 92:12-15.  They are the lights of my life.

Cedar

 I have had the opportunity to have a few adventures in life so far. Here is a random list of a few interesting things about me.

  • I have visited most of the central American countries and South Africa, most of eastern Eroupe and 46 of the 50 states.
  • I once traveled for 2 weeks in the Bahamas on a private yacht eating fish I caught and scuba diving twice a day.
  • I lived in a tent for 7 months working as a raft guide for tips.
  • There are 86 "" rivers in North Carolina, I have boated 62 of them.
  • I have tranquilized an elk while hanging from the side of a helicopter.
  • I once rode a donkey from the airport in San Pedro Sula Honduras to a remote village. I did this without knowing any Spanish, and the guy with the donkey did not know English.
  • I am a fixed wing pilot.
  • I am bored to tears watching organized sports.
  • I like to bow-hunt, for food. (This is also known as being a vegetarian)
  • If my wife and family would go with me, I would live in a yurt...Not kidding.

I know and have learned that RELATIONSHIPis the most important and valuable concept that anyone can grasp. If you don't believe me decide what is important to you, if it is something that will last it will be grounded in a relationship. Our business, the real estate industry for example, is nothing without establishing firm relationships.

I am the  eternal optimist, to a fault. I love to see what "could" be.

If I could be more disciplined I would read my Bible more and run a lot more.

I read blogs and a few news-feeds for most of my information so here is a brief list of a few of my favorites:

BUSINESS:

Inman News

The Real Estate Tomato

Future of Real Estate Marketing

Pagosa Daily Post

Denver Post

FOR FUN

Milk and Cookies- Compilation of videos with a full range of flavor

Brian Regan- My favorite comedian

Bowman- The best stress reliever on the planet

 

That's a little about me, or as much as I care to put on this blog.

Now I get to return the favor.

I tag Greg Polashock, Rolando the Realtor and Dawn Coulter.

Give us your ME!

Linda Futral
Newnan, GA

Great post and loved reading about you, your family and your adventures.  I recently was meme'd too and posted a blog to the effect.  I feel in the span of things I am way to new here to have been giving the "hey this is me" speech but I did it.  Great to have you here!

Sep 17, 2007 04:59 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Chris, awesome post, so nice to see a great family with their priorities in line. Your children are beautiful....Thanks for sharing!
Sep 17, 2007 05:03 AM
Joanne Hanson
Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies Real Estate - Frisco, CO
Summit County, Colorado Realtor
New people are the best ones to meme as that is how we get to know you better.   It was a great post Chris and I gave it a 5!  You sound pretty typical of people who like to live in the mountains, but you might have had a more adventurous life than some. 
Sep 17, 2007 10:03 AM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
Chris, I'm so sorry life has been such a bore to you - keep trying!   : )
Sep 17, 2007 01:46 PM
Chris Liverett
Associated Brokers Of Pagosa - Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs Real Estate
Dena, you crack me up!
Sep 17, 2007 02:23 PM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

Great post - thank you for sharing it with the Active Rain community.

Keep'em coming!

Sep 18, 2007 12:41 PM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Chris, thanks for sharing about you and your family with us.  And all your experiences.  Great post.

 

Sep 19, 2007 11:30 AM
Sun Lakes Realty Banning, CA
Sun Lakes Realty, Inc. - Banning, CA

Great blog Chris!  My wife and I love your kids names.  Ever so fitting for someone who enjoys the mountains.

You've had quite an adventurous life.  You seem truly blessed.

Oct 16, 2007 06:15 PM