MeMe'd by Duane Marlink and Sue Prins...

 

 

I’ve been MeMe’d by Duane Marlink/ Sue Prins  . Hmm. 5 things about me that you don’t’ know. Kind of a scary thing to put out here.

 1.  I have 15 brothers and sisters. There are seven older and seven younger. I will be posting more in detail of my brother’s and sisters.  My Grandparents on my dad’s side had 21 children (ten boys and 11 girls or was it the other way around?). My Grandparents on my mom’s side had 9.

 

 2.  I was born in Brooklyn New York in the fabulous fifties. I lived there for the first nine years of my life then we relocated to the United States Virgin Islands. Now there was a great time in my life. A constant party. It had to be one of the greatest times of my life.

 

 3.  I’m the proud father (yes proud) of 3 daughters and 3 grandkids. I’m fiercely loyal to my girls. They all have a special place in my heart. My youngest daughter is studying to be a doctor. The middle one is studying business and the oldest one is a mom to my 3 grandkids.  

 

 4.  I’m a very accomplished cook.  I’ve learned from one of the best. My mom. My specialty is fried chicken. If you’re ever here in GR (during the summer) and I have the inclination I will whip it up for you. I host dinner and a movie at my home. I make the main course and everyone brings a dish to pass. We watch 2 movies with an intermission in between (just like the real theater). I do have a home theater here so why go out in this weather.

 

 5.  I’m an avid reader and music buff. I love jazz, r&b, rock and now I have embraced contemporary Christian music. I love great suspense novels (Robert Ludlum, Sidney Sheldon, John Grisham and the like). My musical tastes are but not limited to (Jean Luc Ponty, Special EFX, Steps Ahead, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn). Nothing like a quiet evening listening to music.

 

  Now that was not that painful. But when people are looking at you you feel as thought the microscope is above your head. But at least you can get a snapshot of that person’s life.. Thanks (for the people who nominated me) for the opportunity to share a little bit about me.

 

 

 

Robert L. Brown

Flexit Realty

616 366 7030

Robbrown55@grar.com

www.mrbrownsellsgr.com

 

I’m calling out….

Dan Sundberg

Tammy Stone

Martin Abeshaus

Mike Jones..  Get to work Gentlemen and Lady..

 

Me and Grandkids

 

2 of my daughters

 

Part of a larger family

 

Got to have a pic of mom

 

Baby Elizabeth

 

A proud dad!!!

 

 

Photos by yours truly.. Enjoy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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22 Comments on MeMe'd by Duane Marlink and Sue Prins...

Great pictures of the family, and good to hear 5 key things about you.  It OK to get to know people this way.  I trust your having a good year, and thank you for commenting on my blog.  Happy Valentines to you..... even if its in Spirit.  Lu

02/14/2008 06:58 AM by Lu Kalaj (The Michigan Group)


Robert, thank you for sharing your life with us. Wow, 7 & 7 with you being the middle child, had to keep mom & dad busy. Beautiful photos of the family. Kudos to you grandpa!

Duane

02/14/2008 09:51 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Nice pics Robert a very beautiful family God Bless them and you.

02/14/2008 09:57 AM by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor (Century21BillSemmens)


It was a bit scary to let a little bit of you out there but i have friends here and i want to thank you all for your comments.

 Hugh, Duane, and Lu....

02/14/2008 10:22 AM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Robert, been there done that and agree 100% it's easier to say some thing nice about someone else then trying to write about ourselves. You did a great job!

02/14/2008 10:27 AM by Duane Marlink, Rate A Home (Rate A Home)


Robert ~ Nicely done!  I love that you included pictures in your MeMe!  What a nice looking family you have.  I was also born in Brooklyn and lived there until I was 12.  I always thought the nice thing about large families is that you have a built-in friend. 

02/14/2008 01:05 PM by Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating (Creative Home Expressions)


Great on family get togethers.. Thanks for the kind words. To a fellow New Yorker.. Have a great day!!

02/14/2008 01:55 PM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Hi Robert:  I truly enjoyed your Meme..the pics are fabulous!  My husbands family on his mothers side had 12 children and I thought that was great, what a wonderful family you have.  Thanks for sharing!

02/14/2008 04:28 PM by Therese VanderMeer - Realtor - Audu Real Estate (Audu Real Estate-3659 Alpine NW, Comstock PK , MI. 49321)


This was a wonderful meme Robert and it was nice that you incoporated so many great family photos.  I find memes somewhat challenging to write, so I appreciate a good one when I see it. :)

02/14/2008 08:03 PM by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker


Robert, WOW, we learn new things about you everyday!  I can't wait to taste your cooking! We should have a get together (families and everything) and bring our favorite foods.

02/16/2008 01:35 PM by Tammy Stone~ "Eco~GREEN" REALTOR in West Michigan (FlexIt Realty)


We should. I do love to cook..But not for me.I'd rather cook for a bunch of people.This summer we should.

02/16/2008 02:31 PM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Hi Robert - great MEME! Wow! You come from a very large family! Do you have to rent a hall for holiday get togethers? The pictures are the best insight - they show a lot of love! Thanks for sharing of yourself.

02/16/2008 11:17 PM by Mary Bigelow, Renewing Your Life! (GreenLife Homes/ Contractor's Building Supply)


Hello Robert: This is quite interesting to know.  My husband has 13 brothers and sisters, so you know how the family gatherings are:)  When's the dinner and movie event?

02/17/2008 08:44 PM by Ed Vogt, Grandville, MI Audu Real Estate (Audu Real Estate)


We meet in Fla Mary. Most of my family have homes there. And we know how to party..

02/17/2008 08:50 PM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Hi Robert, I enjoyed reading your meme.  Sounds like we like the same types of books. You sound like you are very proud of your daughters.  I look forward to finding out more about you and I hope that things go really well with Flexit Realty.  Grace and peace.       

02/18/2008 09:21 PM by Sondra Meyer (United Country Brazos Valley Realty)


Thank you Sondra. Yes i love to cook and my new company is going great..

02/19/2008 07:19 AM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Great pics of the family.  I may have to take you up on the fried chicken if I am ever in Grand Rapids.  MMMM.... I can smell it from here.

02/19/2008 07:43 AM by Don Draughn - Mortgage Professional (High Point NC Mortgages)


Come on thru. All i ask is to have some advance notice. Yes it tastes good too..

02/19/2008 07:45 AM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


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