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From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Eiffel Tower

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

I'm sad to report I did not win $777K like I had in my dream leading up to my trip but I had a blast.  It was mid to high 90's each day and felt so good!  Seattle has taken a turn for the cold as of late....had to actually turn my heat on last night.

Highlights:

  • Love at the Mirage, the Cirque show.  From beginning to end it was amazing.  The Beatles rock my soul and to have a crazy stimulating show played out to their tunes was above perfect.  All you need is love baby!
  • Dinner at Olives at the Bellagio.  9:30 dinner so the fountain show goes off every 15 minutes and you are literally right there.  The Scallops were fantastic with roasted beets and pea polenta.
  • Poolside.  I used Priceline for the first time ever and winded up at the Monte Carlo.  Not the nicest hotel on the strip but not bad.  Laying by the pool and taking a dip when the sun got too hot was just exactly what I needed.  I'm all up to date on my gossip, thanks US Weekly and fresh out of SPF 50.
  • Shopping.  Vegas has the best shopping....not the best prices but definitely the best selection.  It's easy to get lost at the Forum at Caesars.
  • Nine Steakhouse at the Palms.  When I see scallops on the menu there might as well be nothing else on it.  This funky hidden gem at the Palms was a perfect hotspot to kick off the night. 

I was so happy to come home to a full inbox of emails regarding the September 30 in 30.  You guys did AWESOME and I'm so proud of each and every one of you.  This is not easy, vacations, sickness and life gets in the way but you somehow found a way to get them all in.  Pat yourselves on the back!!!!  We have some new contests out there and another one starting tomorrow so be sure to check out the Contest tab in the blue bar above.

What's going on with this Redfin debacle?  I know tons of people are searching for info on it so I hope you are all blogging about AR and how fabulous this Community is.  No better time than the present to do it.

Can you believe I still have the old school iPhone?  I was looking forward to the the new iPhone 5 but it sounds like it's just an updated iPhone 4.  Is it worth it?

Yanks tonight, game 4.  Verlander was on fire last night and then we tied it up only to lose by one run.  I'm not going to lie....I'm very anxious about tonight's game.  We're still in Detroit and they've been looking good.  Come on Yanks....you can do it boys!!!!!

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Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
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Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
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Steve - $199 doesn't seem half bad.  I think I'll go for it!

Eileen - Let's hope we win this one tonight!

Hannah - Thanks doll!  I <3 AR shirt....yes, please!

Stacey - I was in Vegas but it looks like I was in NY doesn't it?  :)

Mimi - Well that makes life interesting!  Go Yankees!!!!

Oct 04, 2011 10:49 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Kerrie ~ *stamping feet* Here we go Yankees, here we go!! Dang that game last night!!

No iPhone 5 ~ they faked us out!!

Love your pictures!!

Redfin needs to get on the ball and print all the information!!

Did I mention GO Yankees!!

Oct 04, 2011 11:33 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kerrie, that was a real kicker post! I saw Cirque in Vegas. I began to practice and now I walk on my elbows! You'll see me coming. I still have the Iphone 3G too. What happened to the 5? I guess they are putting off the production till they have the 6 ready to go! I'm glad you are home and am also glad to hear of more contests. They really help give us a nudge.

You look gorgeous Auntie!

Deb

Oct 04, 2011 02:22 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

FEATURED AND SO GLAD YOU ARE HOME!

Oct 04, 2011 02:24 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Kerrie, as a Detroiter, I think you're out of luck. (I should've checked the score. i'm still at my office at 10:02pm and have no idea what's going on with the game!)

Screw Redfin.

I didn't hear anything about the iPhone 5 being a shined up version of 4! Is that really true? My contract has been up for months and I've been waiting to upgrade!

I love Vegas. My fav place to stay in in Planet Hollywood. And it's connected to a massive mall!

Screw the Yankees. No offense. :)

Oct 04, 2011 03:04 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

3-1 Yankees right now. Rats!

Oct 04, 2011 03:05 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Love this blog Kerrie, look out cause I am about to invade Vegas this weekend but you should know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas LOL....I am looking forward to poolside but last time the airlines confiscated my sunscreen guess I gotta find the sundries shop once the plane lands....shopping I can't wait, oo la la I'm next at the Eiffel Tower :) 

thanks for the tips watch for my "Marilyn hits Vegas Blog"

Oct 04, 2011 05:27 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Sunshine, glad you enjoyed the get-a-way. you do know the best scallops are in ....  Boston, don't you?? You were doing fine up until you started on the Bronx Bums, but I guess that just shows you aren't perfect

Oct 05, 2011 02:13 AM
Stephanie Stringer
First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Loan Originator

Kerrie-  These pictures sure give me the itch to get to Vegas.  It's been years and wow has it changed.   By the way, I have several friends in Texas who love the Yankees....   I've been to a couple of Yankee games in NY and wow was it fun...  More exciting than a Ranger game...

Oct 05, 2011 03:45 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
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Frank & Karen - OMG, 10 to 1 last night!  How embarrassing for Detroit!  I mean wow!!! 

Deb - You're so talented walking on your elbows and all!!!  Thanks for the feature doll, good to be back!

Eric - Ahem...um....oh hey Eric....you ah...must still be wiping the tears away or hiding under your blanket from embarrassment over last night's TRIUMPH!!!  GO YANKEES!!!!!!!  All the way baby!

Marilyn - Good luck hun, I hope you do better than I did! 

Ed - How are the golf courses up there in Boston?  I'm sure all the Sox players are filling up the tee times faster than you can say GO YANKEES!

Stephanie - I knew I liked you Stephanie!  You're a very, very wise woman!

Oct 05, 2011 05:27 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

So glad you had a fun time in Vegas. I love going there! That would be a great place to have an informal AR MeetUp.

Yanks back home. Winner take all game 5... Not to worry. We'll be in the ALCS.

 

Oct 05, 2011 09:18 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
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An informal Vegas MeetUp....or Mexico, Hawaii....ahhhh.  I'll tell Nikesh! 

We'll do it tomorrow...I feel it in my bones. I made my FB pic the one you so fabulously created.  Come on YANKEES!!!!

Oct 05, 2011 11:15 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Well, I hope you got to see Vegas BOB! LOL~ but serious.... I just got back from Paris, France I will blog some photos soon ;) Always, nice to get some R&R. Go Yankees!  I am not sure why I am a Yankees fan, but I am! ( I am an Angels fan too! and I know why because I am from the OC for the past 20 years...)

Oct 05, 2011 07:27 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Love your new pic Kerrie!  I loved Vegas when I was there for the first time last November.  Glad you had a good time!

Oct 06, 2011 01:17 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Kerrie,

               Great pics. I just love Vegas thanks for sharing.  I went to NYC in August and now how become a full fledged Yankees fan. We were lucky enough to get great tickets Stub Hub! Thanks for stopping by my blog  I appreciate it!

Oct 06, 2011 04:54 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
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Lauren - You went to the real Paris...jealous!  Please share soon! 

Debra - Thanks Debra.  I gotta rock the Yankees jersey during the playoffs.

Yolanda - You went to the new stadium?  I haven't been yet...lucky!!!!  I hope you'll be watching tonight. 

Oct 06, 2011 05:23 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hey Kerrie...were's the Party Photos in Vegas with your AR T Shirt...Oh isn't it kinda dangerous wearing a Yankees Shirt in Seattle !!

Oct 06, 2011 04:41 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Hey your yankees got knocked out by the Tigers last night! They need ti improve their starting pitching for next season !

Oct 07, 2011 02:51 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
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Fred - I have more Yankees garb than anyone I know.  It's even on my debit card which is sure to bring a groan or two each week from the cashier!

Michael - Yes Michael I was very, very sad to see it.  You can't win 'em all?  We'll get 'em next time?  :)

Oct 07, 2011 05:14 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kerrie,

Sorry you did not win the $777K but better luck next time. Still it looks like you are having some fun. Have a safe trip home this week.

Oct 10, 2011 08:08 PM