I will just start off with my five items.

  1. I really hate talking about myself.  Something I noticed that most top agents have no problem in doing.  I guess I'm not Top Agent material.  I prefer just doing and let my actions speak for itself.  I guess that's why I always find it a challenging to write a resume.
  2. I was stationed in Ft Lewis WA and Mannheim Germany, when I was in the Army.  I performed duties as an MP.  (That's Mop Pusher for those of you not familiar with Military Lingo) I was lucky to ski on Mt Rainier, The Black Forest, Garmisch, Zugspitzes, and the Alps.  But have never been to Vermont or Colorado. 
  3. After serving active duty I was called back to Stuttgart, Germany for Desert Storm.  My wife-to-be was thrilled!!! (sarcasm intended)  I flew out on Christmas morning and wouldn't be back until AFTER our Uncle Sam didn't screw mewedding day.  But Uncle Sam didn't ruin those plans..I flew back the day before the wedding and was suppose to fly back the following Tuesday...My mother in law had other plans...she had a Heart attack at the wedding.  Welcome to the family Bob.  (she's just fine now) I was able to stay home a little longer due to "immediate" family emergency. 
  4. Always wanted to be a Pilot.  Fresh out of high school I had a full Navy ROTC scholarship...went for the physical and ended up walking out.  They informed me that I had a astigmatism in my left eye.  No Naval Aviator in my future...no need to join the Navy.  Army GI Bill here I come.  I still have hopes of acquiring my pilots license.  I fly a mean MS Flight Simulator.   Nancy Bravo Six Four out.
  5. Computers/Internet  have been my passion.  My first computer was the TRS 80 from radio shack with a cassette tape back up and 2400 baud modem.  I learned key punch for a card reader to program the Mamoth IBM computerat Gulf Research in High School.  I have been a nerd forever.  But never pursued a career in computers.  I have always been that IT guy in any office I worked in.  Next month, I am going for a Microsoft Certification course.  One of many, if I have my way...It's going to be my fall back.

That was tough...again, refer to number one.  I guess in MeMe traditions... I need to pick three.

Marlene Bridges, Linda Davis and Cheryl Johnson 

 
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34 Comments on I was a victim of a drive by MeMe...thanks Chris

Bob, maybe you and Al Gorithm can get your pilots license together!  I'll be on the ground taking pictures.

08/04/2007 01:09 PM by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)


Bob --Great MEME and you have had your share of experiences.  I got my pilots license in 1959 and I solo'd in a Cessna 145 tail number 2820N.  Just go get your license, you will never regret it.  Aloha

08/04/2007 01:52 PM by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)


Bob, love your picture!!!  I'm glad you mother in law is fine, but what a welcome!!  Hope you were still able to get a honeymoon!

08/04/2007 02:02 PM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)


Chris, Yeah... and we'll take Jack and Bennie the fat dog flying with us

Thanks Bruce, funny how you always remember your first... mine was Angela.

Sarah, It was a Great welcome...still great people!!! 

08/04/2007 02:27 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Thanks for the personal information!

 God Bless the US military! God Bless You!

08/04/2007 03:49 PM by Steve Glacken (Ken Perry Realty)


Bob - So fun learning more about you.  Wow - you've had some pretty exceptional experiences so far.  It will be interesting to read your MeMe 20 years from now and see what stands out.  I'm looking forward to hearing more from Linda and Cheryl.  Thanks for tapping me on the shoulder as one of your 3 picks.  MeMe's are a fun introspective process.  You mother-in-law was sure a thoughtful gal to assure that you'd have a honeymoon.  Hope you've thanked her for that by now.

08/04/2007 06:30 PM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)


Bob - That was some wedding story - it must have been such a stressful time for your wife.  Glad everything turned out well.  

08/04/2007 07:41 PM by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)


Bob great stuff man! Mother In Law having heart attack at wedding---thats a new one! (Of course I know she is fine now)

Be sure to bring your nerdness back after the classes and teach us some techie stuff ok ???

08/04/2007 07:42 PM by Michele Connors, Broker in Charge (Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City)


Thanks Steve...I really enjoyed my military days

Marlene, I couldn't think of a better person to MeMe...  Before Uncle Sam stepped in, we were going to Myrtle Beach for a week, but we ended up in Niagara Falls for a couple days while my mother in law recouperated. 

Maureen, I think that is why the mother in law had a heart attack...her daughter drove her crazy.

Michele, I have been neglecting that side of me...I guess I should start writing some more techie stuff. 

08/04/2007 09:22 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Bob,

So there is a serious side to you....great that you got through writing this painful meme,  your comments grack me up around the rain! :)

08/04/2007 09:31 PM by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)


Suzanne, Shhh...don't tell anyone.  I don't want people to think I know what I am talking about half the time.

08/04/2007 09:55 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Thanks for sharing Bob!  I have studied for the Microsoft Office Users Cert. and still have not done so....one day.

Love your wedding picture! (I never knew MP was mop pusher...thought it was military police) lol.

08/04/2007 10:51 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Thanks Sally, Did I say Mop Pusher, I meant Multi-Purpose.  Good luck on your MS cert.

08/05/2007 06:49 AM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


I think you should write a whole blog post about your wedding.  It sounds quite interesting.  You can leave the honeymoon part out unless you really want to.

08/05/2007 02:17 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


Linda, The return from Desert Storm was the real story. LOL not the Honeymoon.  You're up next...

08/05/2007 03:54 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


I would love if you talked about yourself more often Bob.  You make me laugh and your wit also makes me respect you.  I'd trust you any day of the week with business...and as a friend.  Just no more Moo-Moo graphics, OK:-)?

08/05/2007 10:20 PM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)


Bob - enjoyed your Meme - sounds like you married into the perfect family - somehow I imagine the unexpected is often expected there - am I right? Do you ski much anymore? It's not something I've ever been  around being a FL native - just curious? 

08/06/2007 12:31 AM by Clearwater Real Estate Clearwater Beach Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)


OK.  I posted mine.  I didn't tag anybody else yet, though.  Any volunteers?

08/06/2007 06:44 AM by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA


Jason, Grrrr...see number one.

Cyndee. They are great in-laws.  Not many people can say that.  Skiing went to the weigh-side awhile ago...just disappeared.  :(

Cheryl, I going over to see it right now.

 

08/06/2007 08:40 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Thanks for the meme. You were at Fort Lewis. We were almost neighbors.

08/06/2007 08:47 PM by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection)


Thanks for stopping by Steve.  King of the House?  Would that fit better in King County?   :)

08/06/2007 08:50 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


You think the Mom-in-law was trying to tell you something?  Or was she trying to get you a few extra days at home?

08/07/2007 02:46 PM by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (EWM Realtors)


Absolutely Maggie....My Daughter is really going to marrying HIM???? ahhhhhhhhhhh

08/07/2007 04:34 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Wow, GotBob just Gotpersonal  (O:   I love it!   Glad to hear mother in law is ok and gave you more time with the new wife!  I worked for you how long and you never gave up this.. the change must of really changed you.

 Your greatly missed and I look forward to reading more personal blogs!

Tell your darling wife I said hello.

08/22/2007 05:58 PM by Cynthia Mader (Long and Foster Real Estate inc.)


Hey there Mader (without the TA)

Thanks for stopping by... I miss you all back there too.  I am never in my new office, mostly work from home or Panera Breads!!!

I worked for you how long and you never gave up this..  See item number one. :)

08/22/2007 10:51 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


God Bless the Nerds!!!  (And thanks for your time in the service.)

10/21/2007 06:33 AM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)


Bob,

Nice wedding picture!  Don't give up on the flying.  It's a blast!

I just added your meme to my alphabetical meme list.  Check it out when you get a chance.

Take care,

Lucky :)

10/21/2007 07:20 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)


Bob,

The camera is still messing up.  I am just trying to get by until I have time to send it in somewhere.

Oh well!

Lucky :)

10/28/2007 08:43 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)


Take wider than needed pictures and crop it out...pain in the butt but oh well... 

10/28/2007 09:09 PM by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)


Bob,

I've been doing that as much as possible.  Sometimes I need the wider show so I just leave the spot.  Other times I crop some of it.  Oh well.

Thanks, 

Lucky :)

10/29/2007 06:31 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)


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