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GHS: Let’s talk about the inspiration for your profile name.
WEST: It’s actually just my name,
Deborah Durst West
GHS: What’s your day job?
WEST: I own and operate Classic Lady Motors.
GHS: What are your ties to Louisiana?
WEST: I was raised in Lafayette LA.
GHS: Why do you care about the Haynesville Shale, but more importantly, GoHaynesvilleShale.com?
WEST: We have 92 acres in Section 4, T14N, R 15W. We leased in March 2009. My sister who lives in Lafayette helped with the leasing. Her husband is in the oil industry and had quite a bit of information for us. We are currently leased with Cheasapeake.
GHS: Tell us something about your family.
WEST: I have 2 daughters, ages 26 and 28.
GHS: What movie would hold your #1 slot on Netflix?
WEST: My Cousin Vinny
GHS: Fill in the blank. When I am not on GoHaynesvilleShale.com I…
WEST: …attend classic car shows and auctions, I go boating, and I travel
GHS: Has anything surprised you about your involvement with the Haynesville Shale?
WEST: I did not know that the shale had so many nice people around, but I was not surprised, LA is the best!
GHS: Something you find annoying?
WEST: People who leave grocery carts in empty parking spaces, how rude and lazy!
GHS: A few of your favorite things?
WEST: I love all classic cars, mostly Cadillac from the late 50's to early 60's
GHS: Parting advice for the mineral owner?
WEST: We talked to other landowners, kept up with activity through GHS, and, when the lease arrived, we got an excellent oil and gas attorney who was familiar with Chesapeake’s leases and could advise us. We had quite a “slippery” landman handling our lease. I would advise anyone to gather as much information as possible and get professional advice. Seems to me that the leases are purposely worded to be tricky; I have a good understanding of legal terms, but the lease was quite complicated.
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