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AN AFTERNOON AR GATHERING WITH RICKI & CHERI LYNN...my side of the story...

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Real Estate Agent with RETIRED

Ricki Eichler & I met here on Active Rain back in November when she joined and I was one of the first members to welcome her.  There was an immediate connection - of course, we're both in Texas and both with Coldwell Banker franchises but there was more to it.

We've been scheduling lunches since November and life and business kept getting in the way.  But, yesterday, we were finally able to work both schedules so that we could meet in Bandera, TX (with a little tweaking of schedules throughout the morning).  What was supposed to be a 12:00 o'clock lunch turned into a 1:00 o'clock lunch.

Ricki arrived a few minutes before I did and was waiting in the parking lot - directing me into town and to the parking lot.  Big hugs in the parking lot and non-stop talking for the next 5 hours! 

Just as we were seated in a comfortable booth and trying to stop talking long enough to order lunch, my cell phone was ringing.  I checked the number and was not familiar with the area code so decided I had better answer.  OMG!!!  It was Lenn Harley  calling from Virginia!  What perfect timing - a true AR Gathering with Lenn, Ricki and me.  Lenn & I chatted a few minutes and I handed the phone over to Ricki so she could speak with Lenn too.  Lenn had no idea what she had stepped into! 

We finally ordered our lunches and the time just flew!  We had lots to talk about and plans to work out.  Just as we were finishing lunch, Cheri Lynn arrived and we visited for awhile, then decided we had things to do so we better get out of there!  OH WAIT!!  We had to take pictures in the restaurant - K's Seafood.  We took lots of pictures - hmmm, I think there were other people in the restaurant but none of us really noticed we were having way too much fun.                                   

                                                                     

Ricki & Cheri Lynn have the Pomarosa RV Park in Bandera, TX listed for sale and we needed to go put the sign up.  Well, I just want to say it was hilarious!  The battery for the drill had very little charge left.  We managed to get the sign secure but just barely.  Then Ricki says, "I know where we can get another drill".  And we headed to another one of her listings to "borrow" a drill.  That's where the story ends...I'm pleading the 5th!!!  I will say that the sign is now very secure!                                                                 

Cheri Lynn had other errands to run so Ricki & I headed to the Flying L Ranch.  It is sooo beautiful out there!  We were driving along the road in the Flying L Ranch and we noticed 2 adult antelope - as we got closer to them - suddenly the rest of the herd popped up out of the tall grasses and there must have been 20 or 30 of them.  Running (hopping) thru the grasses, bushes and trees to take cover!!  They ran so fast we couldn't get a picture of the entire herd!  While we were at the Flying L Ranch, Ricki gave me a tour of another one of her listings - it's a beautiful home on the creek with a huge patio overlooking it - absolutely breathtaking. 

From there she gave me a quick tour of downtown Bandera, TX.  I had only been there once before and that visit was a very brief business trip.  So, I really enjoyed getting the driving tour of the downtown area. 

We certainly enjoyed the day and will be planning future AR Gatherings.  We hope to persuade some other AR Members to join us - we promise you that it'll be a fun, memorable experience!!! 

Here's a link to Ricki Eichler's post about our afternoon -  "Another great afternoon, aother great AR gathering".

 

 

Comments (29)

Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Carole, we were having sooo much fun!!!   We're planning other AR Gatherings -- maybe we'll be able to convince some of the other Texas AR members to join us next time.
Feb 24, 2008 06:24 AM
Darlene Wurth
Keller Williams Select Professionals - Rome, GA
Realtor/REOS
Judi- I had to come and check on your lastest post and WOW, I bet you did enjoy yourself!!  Maybe one of these days we will get to meet, either I will come to Texas or you come back to Rome,  take care and thanks for sharing!
Feb 24, 2008 02:05 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Darlene, thanks for stopping by.  I hope we'll get to meet one of these days.  You never know, we may find a way to get to Georgia for a visit.  Don has a son in Florida and I have family in Georgia and North Carolina.  We may take a driving vacation and visit everyone -- if he can get me to sit in the car long enough.  :)
Feb 24, 2008 02:12 PM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Hello, Judi!

I'm a little delayed commenting here--since it's still very cold here, (it snowed again two nights ago) I tend to move slower.  :)  Sounds like a great time was had by all!  I would love to know the rest of the story.  LOL

Feb 24, 2008 03:08 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

LOL, Yolanda, glad you stopped by.  Did you notice the beautiful day we had on Friday -- also Sat. & Sun.  I believe we have a "cold front" coming in Tuesday and rain's being predicted for the weekend. 

We really did have a wonderful afternoon.  Lots of talking and laughing.  The rest of the story . . . I have NO idea what you're talking about! 

Feb 24, 2008 03:58 PM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Judi:

Another great job on this post. I am so happy for you and thankful that you have been a friend to me as well here on AR. Keep up the great work.

 

Feb 27, 2008 03:58 AM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Alan,

Thanks for stopping by.  I look forward to meeting you in person ... soon. 

Feb 27, 2008 06:54 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Hey Judi - Any plans for fun and games this Friday. Thought maybe you and Ricki and Cheri Lynn would be luncheon out again and looking for some mischief to get into. Maybe you could knock doors to see if someone would like to sell their home.

A short  story. That is how we purchased two of our homes. Ceil noticed the home looked unkept and she knocked on the door, introduced herself and said she was looking to buy in the neighborhood and if they ever planned on moving to please take her name and telephone number and to call her. That's right, the first house was in S.A. and they called within a week; they were military and were being transferred.The house that we live in now she did the same thing but it took them about 6 weeks and they called. What a gal. We did not use a realtor, sorry Judi but 40 years ago you could do that.

Feb 27, 2008 10:37 AM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Carl,

No, Cheri Lynn, Ricki & I don't have plans for this Friday.  But we have plans for another AR Gathering in the near future.  This Friday, I'll be working -- I have phone duty.  Have showings scheduled for Sat., an Open House on Sun., and an appointment with a client after the open house.  It'll be a busy weekend.

Well, now, Carl you know you have a very special lady don't you.  You could do that 40 years ago -- in some places you probably still do iit.  :)

Feb 27, 2008 04:25 PM
Cristal Drake
Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA
Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate
What a great story!  Sounds like you are long lost sisters!  I love it!  Thanks for the comment on my blog!  Look forward to hearing more about your escapades!
Feb 28, 2008 02:12 AM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Cristal, thanks for stopping by.  Ricki & I could be long lost sisters!!!  Seems like we never run out of things to talk about!!!  
Feb 28, 2008 04:29 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Judi

It sure does sound like you and Ricki had a blast for sure.

Hye Judi I need to tell ya about something, I seen in one of the towm's up here.

Will teres this Real Estate office for sale with their business sign out front, but it's listed for sale

by another Real Estate company. It sure is funny to see the two sign's next to each other.

Have a good one

Dale

Feb 29, 2008 12:40 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Hey Dale, Ricki & I had a blast!!  We talked and laughed for 5 hours.  We never ran out of stuff to talk about and of course, the tour of her listings, the countryside and Bandera was beautiful.  I can't wait to go back up to Bandera.  There are some nice shops calling my name!!!   In fact, I'm planning to be up there on April 12th -- hope I have time to check out all the antique shops.  :)
Feb 29, 2008 02:31 PM
Jackie Peraza
Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC - Framingham, MA
Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts

Judi - Oh my...  It sounds like y'all had the time of your lives for that lunch date!  What could you possibly be needing to plead the 5th about?!

I'm imagining seeing all those antelope and thinking about how awesome that must have been.

Jackie 

Mar 01, 2008 04:31 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Jackie,   Thanks for stopping by.  We did have a good time and we're looking forward to more.  HAHA -- pleading the 5th on pleading the 5th!  haha    The antelope were beautiful -- we saw just 2 and Ricki slowed down and suddenly the rest of the herd stood up and started running.  It was an amazing sight and they were too fast to get pictures of them.  I'm looking forward to going up to Bandera again -- only 30 or so minutes away!

Mar 02, 2008 03:18 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Judi:

Just thought I would comment on a different post. Keep up the good work, we are looking forward to checking out Bandera in April. Hope you have most of my staff hired by then.

Mar 06, 2008 03:00 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Okay, you two look like you're having fun! That's the way to sell Real Estate girls! I'm so Proud to be a Texan! Yeehaw! See you there. Later in the rain~Deb
Mar 19, 2008 02:40 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
We were having fun -- we were planning our Texas Active Rain Gathering & BarbeQue!!!  See you later in the rain...
Mar 19, 2008 02:43 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

I wonder if Bandera will be able to take us all when we all get together.   I can just imagine!

Mar 19, 2008 03:02 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate
Yeah, Carl, mentioned that in one of his comments -- Will Bandera ever be the same once we've ALL been there?!???
Mar 19, 2008 03:05 PM