- I am the oldest of four children. I always believed that you did what your mother said or there would be trouble. My two brothers and sister followed behind me and they stressed her to the max. My sister always complained that I was the perfect one and she had to follow behind me in school, because they always greeted her with "Oh, you are Barbara's sister and I am glad to have you in my class. They soon changed their minds.
- I was the daughter of a bootlegger! My mother was the oldest of 11 children and she always had to take care of them. She married at sixteen to get out of the house. A handsome charming man swept her off her feet. Only later did she find out he was a bootlegger and realized that is where his money came from. Strange men would come to the house at night and my mother and I were told to stay in the bedroom. She realized she did not want me to be raised in this environment so she decided to leave the life of ease and take me away. THANK GOD!
I smoked cigars, well only a few! I have never smoked cigarettes, but Cigar Bars were in vogue and my friends and I would go in and smoke cigars feeling quite cool! Fortunately this was a phase and quickly passed.- I was in the marching band as a majorette, that was before drill teams.
- I married my high school sweetheart who I met as a new kid when moving from east Texas. My first day at school when I went to band period he sat behind me. He tossed a bug in my lap, I dropped my band instrument and immediately took a disliking to him. I asked him what in the heck was he doing and he laughed and said "sorry". That didn't get it for me and I was furious. He persisted in showing up wherever I was and was always smiling. Slowly, very slowly, I warmed up to him, we married and he was the love of my life.
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I am a writer, first book was "How to Sell Your House Fast for the Right Price" and I am currently working on the next one.
- I really sucked at algebra! My algebra teacher lived down the street from me and went to my church. He knew I was having problems and he would come over to my desk and "help" me. What he did was work the problem for me and I passed with flying colors! I loved it, but he do me a favor? To this day I am not sure what good algebra would have done for me so I counted it as a favor.
- Slumber Party for 40 girls! My dad was building a new home for us. He built the garage first and we lived there while he was building the house. It had a roof on it and outside studs but no framing and this was the same inside the house. 40 girls came and we had the best slumber party anyone ever had. Mom brought #2 tubs filled with popcorn and prepared a constant flow of soft drinks and snacks for us through out the night. Most of my friends parents had much more money than mine. That said, they always want to hang out at my house. My mom was the one who picked everyone up after a late band practice because their parents didn't want to do it.
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Breakfast in the park! I used to take my two daughters to have breakfast in the park and then we would play. Following my mom's lead, I was always working to build memories. Both my daughters are grown and have children of their own and they still remember those breakfast in the park days.
- The new man in my life! I am a great granny! My great grandson, Casen, is just over a week old. I had already been calling him Prince Casen for some time and he was actually both within hours of the Prince of England, so they have their prince and we have ours! He was born two months early and has to stay in the hospital until he gains enough weight. Did I say he is handsome?
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Barbara: I enjoyed reading about your life and completely agree about making memories with our kids. Congrats on being a great granny!!!
Aug 07, 2013 09:27 PM
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
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Love these posts where we get to know each other better. Great information Barbara.....truly enjoyed reading more about you.
Aug 07, 2013 10:20 PM
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage
I enjoyed reading your post Barbara, I will know picture you as a cigar smoking Rockwall agent. :)
Aug 07, 2013 11:52 PM
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586
Hi Barbara,
I have to laugh at the comment by Tom. Tht's a priceless picture too.
Grins all around. Congratulations in being a Great Grandmother. I would have thought you were in your forties. HMMM.... You must have started young. :-) Thanks for sharing
Have a wonderful day in Rockwall.
Best, Clint McKie
Aug 08, 2013 12:10 AM
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133
Good morning Barbara. This is a very telling and charming post. I can't believer you are a great Grandmom. Congratulations.
Aug 08, 2013 01:41 AM
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
Wow Barbara, Cigars, bootlegger for a father, so many things I did not know about you, now it comes out. I like #10 the best.
Aug 08, 2013 01:55 AM
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro
Barbara,
didn't everyone "suck" at algebra?? Thanks for sharing these things with us in the Rain
have a great day
Rob
Aug 08, 2013 02:17 AM
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA
Barbara --what an interesting list of items from your past. And the great grandson is charming!
Aug 08, 2013 03:43 AM
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Isn't it fun deciding what ten things to share about our pasts? I enjoyed your choices!
Aug 08, 2013 03:45 AM
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