THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 1995 TAG: 9502280075
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
Gail Garrington likes to win - whether it's playing cards with her husband or in the competitive game of real estate.
Since going into the house-selling business - selling homes of all prices - the Hampton Roads native and former information operator once listed $9 million in real estate in one day.
When she decided to quit her city job and go into the real estate trade, some friends and coworkers tried to change her mind. ``But if someone says you can't do it or don't do it . . . it's like a green light, for me,'' said Gail. ``I like a challenge.''
Full name: Jacqueline Gail Garrington.
Hometown: Norfolk.
What brought you to the Beach? Native.
Birthdate: Aug. 12.
Occupation: Realtor, William E. Wood and Associates.
Nickname: Gail.
Marital status: Married 10 years to my best friend, Billy Garrington.
Children: Three ``wonderful'' kids, Bo, Dean and Kathi Newbern.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? All day on the beach, dining out, playing cards with Billy - me winning of course.
Last smart thing you did: Went into real estate because I listened to my husband's turtle story ``The plight of the turtle is he never makes any progress unless he sticks his neck out.''
Last dumb thing you did: Forgot to cancel a memory course I signed up for.
Favorite meal: Greek salad and capellini with marinara sauce.
Favorite movies: ``Pretty Woman,'' ``Forrest Gump.''
Favorite song: ``New Attitude'' and ``Lady'' by Kenny Rogers.
Last book read: ``Palindrome,'' a suspense.
Hobbies: Work, wave riding, skiing - if I ever get to Aspen again.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I'd be allergy and asthma free.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? His golfing handicap. I'd love to see him qualify for the senior tour.
Secret vice: Sweets, but it's no secret.
Favorite restaurant: Aldo's.
Your favorite night on the town: Dining out with family and friends, a long walk on the Boardwalk and snuggling in front of the fire.
Favorite TV shows: ``Wings,'' Discovery Channel, ``20-20''
Favorite sport: Boxing, tennis, ice skating.
Last vacation: Amelia Island, Fla.
Pets: My house plants.
Worst job: Information operator.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Listing $9 million worth of listings in one day.
What would you like as your epitaph? Here lies a happy lady who loved God and man. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB