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My Top Ten Moments of 2015

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Potranco Realty 492107

 Karen Fiddler brought "My Top Ten Moments of 2015" to my attention and I'm now sharing with you. Check out Karen Fiddlers blog post and be sure to comment. What is your top ten moments in 2015?
Karen Say's Points to be had.

My Top Moment of 2015 was coming back to ACTIVERAIN
Activerain has helped by business in 2015 and I'm looking forward to 2016 blogging away in the RAIN

 

My Top Ten Moment in 2015

 

10) Private Pilots license - I have over 57 hours of flying 30+ solo and should have my private license but stopped flying years back. I started back and hope to complete soon in 2016.

 

9) Came back to ActiveRain  -  left ActiveRain for some time, no reason other than procrastination. It’s great to be back reading great educational blog post and being amongst old friends. I even sent another member a referral in 2015.

 

8) Medical -   Had carpal tunnel syndrome on right wrist. Probably from doing hair 21+years, twisting and bending not to mention working on the farm and falling off a horse when I was six years old and never had my broken wrist wrapped properly.

 

7) Trip to the Beach  -  I rarely take trips but went to Galveston just south of Houston TX. Enjoyed the beach and salt water.

 

6) July Wedding at State Capitol  -  My partner and I was able to be married in Texas July 4th, 2015. After twenty years worrying about medical decisions we might have to make for each other is not longer an issue. Its great to have the benefits from the Military Retirement I didn’t have in the past.

 

5) License to Carry-  Jim and I decided after twenty years we should buy a handgun and get our license to carry. As the new year allows us to openly carry in the state of Texas many business do not allow this.

 

4) Competed backyard fish pond -  total redo of our backyard koi pond with waterfall. I’ve often wondered if pond over one foot deep is a liability to homeowner selling but I guess it’s no different than having a swimming pool.

 

3) Adopted three Lab puppies  - After being without dogs in our home for two months we decided to adopt three Lab puppies, two blonde's, one black. Goldie, Peach and Snow Flake.

 

2) Loss Best Friend -  Sad to loose our last Jack Russell “Tuffy” he was going on seventeen years and out of five Jack Russells he was our last, they’re all buried below the hill on our property.

 

1) Changed Offices -  Our Broker RE/MAX Capital City has three offices located within Austin TX. I moved from the Cedar Park office to the Austin office to better serve my market areas.

 

Thank you Karen Fiddler and other ActiveRain members for your top ten moments in 2015. Bob Stewart its great to have you back offering some great bonuses in the RAIN.

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

What a year, and congrats on getting close to having your pilot's license.  One of our friends has one, and it is a passion for him, he loves flying.  All the best for  2016.  A

Jan 01, 2016 01:27 AM
Potranco Realty

I really love flying, I hate to admit but it empowers you or at least me. I can't wait to be licensed. 

Jan 01, 2016 01:31 AM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

Now THAT was a great year Bob Ratliff, Broker Associate - REALTOR® CRS, GRI ~ 512-587-5689 !  We've been to Galveston a few times.  Used to own an investment townhome in Houston.  Timing was wrong and we sold it at a loss.

Jan 01, 2016 01:33 AM
Potranco Realty

Sorry to read about your investment loss....

Jan 01, 2016 01:35 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hey Bob - that is quite a list of accomplishments.  Congratulations on getting your pilots license.

Jan 01, 2016 01:34 AM
Potranco Realty

thank you Grant, Happy New Year

Jan 01, 2016 01:35 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good Morning and Happy New Year, Bob -- lots of exciting adventures for you in 2015 from flying to marriage to puppies to changes in offices.  Here's wishing you great success in 2016 and beyond.

Jan 01, 2016 01:41 AM
Potranco Realty

Happy New Year to you Michael Jacobs I'm sure I could have ten more interesting ones. Thanks for dropping by.

Jan 01, 2016 02:07 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

You had a wonderful year and I am glad to see you back in the Rain!!!!  Thank you so much for the referral this year.  Hopefully I can reciprocate in 2016!

Jan 01, 2016 02:08 AM
Potranco Realty

Your are more than welcome Belinda Spillman I know there are so many wonderful agents in Colorado but came to my mind first since we have that connection. Happy New Year.

Jan 01, 2016 02:10 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Bob you had some great top ten moments and I congratulate you.

Jan 01, 2016 02:45 AM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Noah Seidenberg nothing exciting like many other I've read.

Jan 01, 2016 02:50 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bob  looks like 2015 was a year of accomplishment and changes for you.

Jan 01, 2016 05:27 AM
Potranco Realty

Thank you for dropping by today George Souto I'm looking forward to 2016.

Jan 01, 2016 05:29 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob Ratliff, Broker Associate - REALTOR® CRS, GRI ~ 512-587-5689  You had quite an exciting Year

Happy New Year !

goodbye 2015 -

hello 2016 may it be the best year ever

Hannah

Jan 01, 2016 06:49 AM
Potranco Realty

Its been a fun and sad year but we all have a story right Hannah Williams have a Happy New Year beginning and end.

Jan 01, 2016 07:00 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It sounds like you tied up a lot of loose ends and corrected some long over due problems so that 2016 will be much easier for you.  Happy New Year

Jan 01, 2016 08:33 AM
Potranco Realty

Yes, I need to finish my private pilot license before I hit 60, I'll be 59 in May 2016 Ed Silva 

Jan 01, 2016 07:57 PM
Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

OMG!!! you had an amazing year, a Husband and three puppies!  I am sorry  you lost your dog Tuffy.    I sure hope getting a hand gun and licence to carry  did not have anything to do with being an out married gay man in Texas.  Please tell me that was just coincidental!  

Jan 01, 2016 03:19 PM
Potranco Realty

Ha! no but I did grow up in a small town and was in my late 20's before opening that closet for fear of being hung in the OLD Oak Tree Nancy Robinson 

Jan 01, 2016 07:58 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I'd say 2015 was a huge year for you, Bob. Getting married is a milestone in anyone's book and your's must have felt especially sweet. Best to you in 2016.

Jan 01, 2016 04:08 PM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Lottie Kendall have a beautiful year....

Jan 01, 2016 11:39 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Sounds like you accomplished quite a bit in 2015, I hope 2016 is going well for you so far and will be another great year for you!

Jan 01, 2016 10:27 PM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Brian England here is wishing you much success, happiness, and wealth for 2016.

Jan 01, 2016 11:41 PM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Your list made me so happy. First and foremost....congratulations to you and Jim! I'm so happy for you. And next of course...the Labs. You must have a nice size property to handle 3 Lab puppies at once. I have only done 1 at a time. Labs are the best breed in the world and I'm on my third, English Black Lab.

Congratulations on a great year. 

Jan 01, 2016 11:34 PM
Potranco Realty

thank you Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner yes we have one acre fenced and two acres not fenced. With the fish pond and swimming pool our Lab are driving me crazy having to dry them off three or four times daily......grrrr.

Jan 01, 2016 11:39 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Bob, I enjoyed seeing you top 10 moments and glad that 2015 was a year to remember.

Jan 02, 2016 01:44 AM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Debbie R..... 

Jan 02, 2016 03:23 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Afternoon,

I read with enthusiasm your top ten 2015 moments. Oh what a delightful  milestones you had in the past year although it was tinged by the passing of your furry buddy.

I am really happy for all those great moments you had. I wish you more happier years because you deserve it.

Happy New Year!!!

Jan 02, 2016 03:20 AM
Potranco Realty

You're so kind Maria Gilda Racelis and I'm glad to have gotten to know you here in the RAIN>

Jan 02, 2016 03:23 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    Bob, I also started working on the private pilot's license.  I had flown a few hours and completed Ground School way back in 1999, but did not continue with it.  I recently met a new friend who has a private airstrip on his land.  After visiting with him, I am fired back up. 

Jan 02, 2016 11:12 AM
Potranco Realty

That sounds fantastic Fred Griffin maybe once we're licensed we can do a flight out and meet up. Be safe and good luck.

Jan 02, 2016 07:55 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Bob.  Some great moments for you in 2015 (and some not so great).  I hope you have an even better 2016.

Jan 02, 2016 08:05 PM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Gabe Sanders back at you

Jan 02, 2016 08:51 PM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Bob-great list for the most part. Good luck getting your pilots license. I was licensed for 35+ years myself. Congrats on the big day in July as well!

Jan 02, 2016 08:30 PM
Potranco Realty

Thanks Marco Giancola have a safe 2016

Jan 02, 2016 08:52 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like almost a perfect year Bob, congratulations on the wedding, wishing you all the best!

Jan 03, 2016 02:13 PM
Potranco Realty

thank you Bob Crane 

Jan 04, 2016 05:05 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Bob Ratliff, Broker Associate - REALTOR® CRS, GRI ~ 512-587-5689 ~ now that's a great list! I am so happy that you finally got to make it official with your partner, that'a awesome... I don't know how I feel about carrying and toting a gun around every day, but I am sure you feel safer doing it, so that's good... Anyway- here's to rocking it out in 2016 and making it your best year ever

Jan 04, 2016 04:35 AM
Potranco Realty

Thank you Jon Kolsky here is wishing you a big 2016 with health, wealth, happiness and good friends.

Jan 04, 2016 05:07 AM