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Hey Old Friends. It's Been a While and There are a Few Changes

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Real Estate Agent with CinaJones Real Estate

The title of this post reminds me of a Little Feat song from the "Let it Roll" album. That song is called "Hangin on to the Good Times".

Where does the time go? I know it's a trite old saying, but it's often very true. My grandmother was correct when she told me...the older you get, the faster time goes. I think it's been six years since my last post. 

I won't bore you with the password difficulties I've had, but those issues were finally resolved this morning. 

Let's see what's happened in six years:

  • Lucky the Wonder Dog is still around, but not for long. His cancer came back, and he isn't going to be so lucky this time. 
  • I'm still single. I love it that way. 
  • After over 14 years I left my former office. I even have a partner. I will introduce Tari in another post. She owns CinaJones Real Estate.
  • Seven years ago, I bought a fixer upper. I'm still fixing it up, but now other people are noticing the progress. I'm getting a lot of compliments this year. Maybe what everyone is really trying to say is...it's about time. Ha ha ha. 
  • I received the Delta County REALTOR® of the Year award for the third time. 
  • I'm no longer chair of my local board. In fact, I'm not doing leadership of any type. I had a 14-year run with leadership at the state and local level and called it quits last fall. 
  • I spent a year sleeping on my couch because of a serious leg accident. My left leg won't ever be the same. 

I think that's the highlights. I hope to get back into writing about local events and doing my neighborhood market reports. I can't wait to reconnect with my old AR friends. 

The picture is where I spend my time while in Delta. The company is called CinaJones Real Estate. It has a history, and has been around a long time, but never with a storefront. 

 

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Debbie,

So glad to see a post from you and catch up on what has been going on in your life! We are still hear and can't wait for future posts..sorry to hear about your leg..that is no fun. Congratulations on a new partner and real estate company!

Jul 15, 2024 06:51 PM
Debbie Laity

Hi, Dorie...I'm looking forward to getting caught up on your posts. Thanks for stopping by. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wow welcome back stranger:) hope this time you will stay and participate with your loyal fans:)))Endre

Jul 15, 2024 09:59 PM
Debbie Laity

I likely won't be on each day, but I plan to hang out a few times a week. Thanks for stopping by, Endre Barath, Jr. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:36 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Welcome back. Thanks for your comments on my recent post and for your personal update.

Have an outstanding summer.

Jul 16, 2024 03:49 AM
Debbie Laity

Thanks for stopping by, Roy. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:37 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Debbie - your return post provides a nice recap of where you are as well as where you traveled.  Life is a journey, thank you for stopping by.  

Jul 16, 2024 03:57 AM
Debbie Laity

It can be a very interesting journey, Michael. There are surprises around every corner. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:37 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Oh wow, Debbie... welcome back! You've certainly had your share of ups and downs in the past few years. So sorry to hear about your leg and Lucky.

Jul 16, 2024 04:07 AM
Debbie Laity

Thanks for stopping by, Nina.

Jul 18, 2024 01:37 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome Back! I'm sorry to hear about Lucky's health issues and about your own leg issue. I look forward to reading more from you!

Jul 16, 2024 04:41 AM
Debbie Laity

Thanks for stopping by, Kat. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:38 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's so nice to see you back in the Rain again, I am glad you came back!  I enjoyed reading through the highlights from your last six years and I am glad that life is good for you!

Jul 16, 2024 04:56 AM
Debbie Laity

Hi Brian...thanks for stopping by. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:38 PM
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Hi, Anna "Banana" Kruchten . It's good to be back. Life is busy, but good. I hope it's the same for you. I was also thinking about you and the time we met in Delta. I hope we can meet up again soon. 

Jul 16, 2024 07:42 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I remember meeting in Delta.  Couldn't remember the name of the town but I knew it was some small place.  Come on down to Phoenix!!

Jul 16, 2024 11:12 AM
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Thanks for stopping by Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho . I like to keep things short and to the point. 

Jul 16, 2024 07:43 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Debbie,
Welcome back. Thanks for the update. A lot has changed here too so jump back in. The Rain water is fine.

Jul 16, 2024 09:02 AM
Debbie Laity

I'm liking the water so far, Carol. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:38 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

welcome back!! Enjoyed your blog page, and I added you as a follower. I would love the follow back.  Bill

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jul 16, 2024 10:08 AM
Debbie Laity

I followed Bill Salvatore - East Valley , Thanks for visiting my post. 

Jul 18, 2024 01:39 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jul 20, 2024 07:07 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Debbie. Welcome back to the Rain after a six year hiatus. May are paths cross often in the future. Enjoy your return as you are welcomed back! 

Jul 21, 2024 06:01 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

          3,959 Welcome Back Work Images, Stock ...

I think we all have taken a break at some point. Wow looks like you had a lot going on over the past 6 years away from the Rain. Welcome back!!!

Jul 21, 2024 07:19 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Hi Debbie,  It's so nice to hear from you!  Welcome back!  Sorry to hear about your leg and about Lucky, but happy to hear you're doing well.  I remember when we met in Fort Lauderdale.   Congrats on your new partner and new company!

Jul 21, 2024 03:35 PM
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Hi, Elyse Berman, PA . I might be in and out of the Rain for a while. It's a busy summer, but it feels great to be back. 

Jul 24, 2024 08:50 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Welcome back, Debbie. So nice to see you and hear about the last 6 years. So sorry about your injury, and to hear about Lucky!

Looking forward to hearing more from you when you can.

Jeff

Jul 25, 2024 02:48 PM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hello Debbie Laity - It's wonderful to have you back again on ActiveRain. For many years, I wondered what happened to you. You have certainly had many highs and lows both personally, and professionally. I hope you're back to stay to share your wonderful stories. I always enjoyed reading them in years past. I always considered you a friend.

Here's to best new beginnings in your life, good health, and the very best in your business that will lead to prosperity and good fortune.

Jul 25, 2024 06:36 PM
Debbie Laity

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP thank you so much for your kind words. I consider us friends, too. 

Jul 26, 2024 01:06 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

It may have been a while since you last posted on Active Rain, Debbie Laity, but I have found your post to be of interest and now I am Following you. Not stalking, but Following in the Active Rain sense of the term. Ha! Ha!

Jul 30, 2024 05:29 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Welcome back Debbie.  Sorry to hear about your dog, they are only with us for a short while.  Sorry to hear about your leg.  Congrats on a new office.  Take care. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Aug 16, 2024 09:23 AM