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Tagged by Carl Winters - There's Something About MEME

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sands Realty 210-414-0966 Texas License #0331413

Carl Winters tagged me for THIS MEME a couple few days ago but I am just now getting around to it.  Thanks Carl (?)...

The rules:

  1. Create a blog post with a link to the person who so happily tagged you.  See above!
  2. List all of these rules in the post. Feel free to cut and paste this.
  3. Share 7 things that others may not know about you.  Do or have I HAD a life outside of real estate?  
  4. Identify 7 friends, contacts or near enemies in which to adorn this MEME. Tag them at the end of the post and give a link to their blog.
  5. Contact each of the tagged members and let them know that you were indeed fast enough to catch them and that you did indeed tag them...no matter how much they say you missed them!  No schoolyard rules in this MEME, nope you gotta do it if you are tagged.  Sorry 7 friends! 

Hmmm, What minor things should I reveal about myself?...

  1. I'm a good Scrabble and Gin Rummy player; at least I can usually beat anyone in my family.
  2. TV Shows: The Office, History Channel, Naked Archeaologist, Joel Osteen.  Radio: I love Prairie Home Companion on NPR. 
  3. Hobby: Genealogy (and after today, working out).
  4. Attended 1st - 12th grade in the same school building in a very small town.
  5. Grew up on a 100+ acre farm that also served as a 100+ acre playground for my sisters and me.  There was a natural spring, a creek with sand-dollars embedded in the rock creek bed (from thousands, maybe millions of years ago?), lots of trees to climb, quiet time to read, and beloved grandparents that I saw every day.
  6. Have lived in Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Washington State, and Oregon.  Was a career Army wife.
  7. Have a (neglected) collection of 19th century Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain.
  8. Happiest job ever: Being a stay at home Mom.

oops, I listed more than seven things & I haven't decided who to victimize tag yet.

Dale Baker - You know what I want to read about.

Kristin Moran - Kristin, I know you haven't done this one yet. 

Trey Thurmond - I don't think you have done this one.

Angelia Garcia - I don't think you have done this one, either.

Shawn Davis - We want to know more about you.

Matt Stigilano - I know you have done this before but since you were a rock star, I am sure you have lots more to share with us!

Jane Adsley-Chopp - Welcome to Active Rain! Let us know more about you!

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 We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.

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Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

My Howdy

Shirley, my friend

I glad our friend Carl tagged you, so we could learn a bit more about you.

I enjoyed reading your MeMe.

Happy New Year

Dec 28, 2008 02:05 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Shirley, great MEME -- thanks for sharing more about yourself in the MEME. 

Dec 28, 2008 03:01 PM
Gail Szeluga & JoAnna Siminerio
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manalapan/Marlboro - Manalapan, NJ
Fostering Community Spirit Through Real Estate

Some people think there is no place for the MeMe at Active Rain.

I say bah humbug!

I enjoyed the insight into your life that you gave us.  What a treat!  Thanks!

Dec 28, 2008 03:41 PM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Hi SP!  100+ acre farm i am sure would make life very interesting.  I have never heard of the naked archaeologist.  I will have to check that one out.  KM

Dec 29, 2008 12:10 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Kristin, Here is more info on The Naked Archaeologist from their website:

"In this documentary series shot on location in Egypt, Israel and Greece, the two-time Emmy Award winning producer and director Simcha Jacobovici digs deep into the most extraordinary finds in the Middle East, showing viewers Biblical archaeology like they've never seen it before: He dances, he raps, he clambers under barbed wire and over fences - and he crosses swords with the world's foremost archaeologists, historians and scientists.

Fast, funny and irreverent (think the Ali G. of archaeology), Jacobovici asks the questions we all want to know the answers to: Why is it so bad to be called a Philistine? Was Jezebel really that sexy? What do you do when you find a 2,000-year-old palace under your house? And where do you stop for a good falafel when you're on your way to find the real Mount Sinai?

So be sure to tune in to History International to Watch THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST airs every Wednesday at 9E/10P."

Dec 29, 2008 12:32 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Dale, If I meme you, will you tell us more about your sweat lodge? :)

Dec 29, 2008 12:33 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Judi -- I think we will get to know each other very well now that we are in the same office. :-)

Dec 29, 2008 12:34 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Joanna -- I say bah humbug, too.  I enjoy getting to know other people better although it is a little daunting to decide what to share about my own self. :-)

Dec 29, 2008 12:38 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Shirley, I enjoyed reading your Meme, it's always fun to find out more about people in our AR community. I found it interesting that your favorite job was being a stay at home Mom -- that's one of the toughest jobs I know! Thanks for sharing you with us. Best wishes for the coming year!

Dec 29, 2008 05:30 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

My Howdy

Shirley, my friend

I just send off an E-Mail to you. To answer your question above and the you ask in the E-Mail, that you sent.

Happy New Year

Dec 29, 2008 11:38 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Ms. Shirley glad to posted your MeMe we now know some things we didn't know before. OMG you and Judi together? Trouble is a brewing....don't let Judi lead you astray. (I'm sure when she reads that she will go looking for Carl) ha, ha - Ceil

Congratulations on your Big Move to a new firm. I like to play Scrabble also, only if I can make up new words that aren't in the dictionary.

Dec 29, 2008 12:12 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Mary, Being a stay at home Mom is a job in itself, actually several jobs.  But it gives you the opportunity for creativity in your job(s) and provides time for the entire family to spend more time together, time you wouldn't have if you are working a 40hr/wk job, keeping up with housekeeping and your children's activities.  This is just my opinion, of course. ~Happy New Year.

Dec 29, 2008 02:01 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Dale, You can expect something soon.  :o)

Hi Carl & Ceil, It will be good having someone I know from AR at the new office.  Yes, I know a few unnamed people who try to make up Scrabble words. LOL

Dec 29, 2008 02:04 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Mary, I got your email.  I went back into this post to add people I'm tagging and put the post in temporary draft mode.  :-)

Dec 29, 2008 02:58 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

AHA! The Draft mode trick!! I'll remember that next time! Thanks Shirley!

Dec 29, 2008 03:28 PM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

SP - are you serious?  I specifically remember saying nobody can tag me until 2009??!!??!!  :S. 

Ok, it'll be my first 2009 post :).  Maybe.  KM

Dec 30, 2008 12:45 AM
Shawn Davis
Home Crossings, P.C. - Davison, MI
Homes For Sale, Genesee County, Michigan

MeMe....lol...Shirley, and I'm IT!  I guess, if I have to :P

Doesn't sound like I should challenge you in a game of Gin Rummy.

Happy Holidays!
Shawn

Dec 30, 2008 04:08 AM
Monica Vera
LMB Design Home Staging & Redesigns - San Antonio, TX
Home Staging Professional for San Antonio, TX & Helotes, TX

Hi Shirley - so nice to meet you! I enjoyed reading your MEME.  After 13 years, I resigned from USAA to be a stay at home mom (never imagined that I would)...it has been the toughest, happiest & most rewarding job ever! and it also allowed me to follow my DREAM to start my own business! To a successful 2009!!!

Jan 02, 2009 08:18 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Monica,  Unfortunately I was unable to attend the Moran's open house but I read Kristin's blog about it and saw your photo.  I even checked out your website!  Hope you have a happy and successful New Year in 2009!

Jan 02, 2009 09:50 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Shawn - I don't always win in Gin Rummy but I win most of the time.

Kristin - I was serious and I saw that you posted it yesterday, in 2009!

Hi Mary - The Draft Mode comes in handy.  :-)

Jan 02, 2009 09:52 AM
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