The Active Rain party in "The Crib" at The Palms Hotel and Casino. 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

 Renee Burrows and Lucky Lang

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Randy L. Prothero and Renee Burrows and Lucky Lang

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Randy L. Prothero and Renee Burrows and her husband Mike

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Matt Heaton and Laura Lang

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Stefan Scholl, then I think that is Laura Monroe, John Novak, Monika McGillicuddy, and Linda Davis 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Jay and Francy Thompson on the left side 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

The wives of Jonathan's twin friends were helping out as bartenders and did a fantastic job! 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

This is crazy Jerry the geeky tech guy from Active Rain (who really is a lot of fun) 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Laura Spear and Diane Cohn 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Jonathan Washburn took this picture, really! BTW, his name is Guy Johnson.

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Jonathan Washburn and Lucky Lang and Sara Washburn

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Sara Washburn and Roberta Murphy

 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

The speakers from the sound system had the party jumping! 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

There was plenty of room for the ones with tired feet to sit!

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Guy Johnson and  Laura Spear.

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

The main party room was huge complete with a full bar and pool table! 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Chris Drayer on left, Rod Claeys and Laura Lang center 

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Randy Prothero, Stefan Scholl, and Carolyn Nelson   

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Chris Drayer is in the background left and Bob Stewart is in the background center turning on his best charm!

Lucky Lang in Las Vegas

Here are four master Queens of Active Rain:

Roberta Murphy, Kristal Kraft, Linda Davis, and Monika McGillicuddy

Other people who were there and are in background photos are: Laura Monroe, Matthew Gosselin, Michael Tarabotto , Jennifer Wilson, Nick Bastian, Bill Leider, Linda Box Taylor, Jennifer Allan, Ann Cordes, Chuck Dellorto, Esko Kiuru, Jill Sanders, eric manthey, Marlene Bridges, Patty Keller, Frank Rubi, Kristen Veraldi, Lane Bailey, Eric Mendoza, Ron Herman, Rob Lusk, Kandra Hamric, Marlene Scheffer, Terry Westbrook, Inna Hardison, Benjamin Clark, Christian Sterner, Caroline Dunn, AnnMarie Clements, Scott & Jennifer Bowman, Roberta LaRocca, Fred Carver, Elizabeth King, Karen Webster, Kevin Kling, Jeff Corbett, Tony Grey, Denise Willer, Patrick Kitano, Kevin Boer, and Tim Mancuso. 

If I missed anyone please let me know and I'll be happy to add your name.

This party went way into the wee morning hours!  Thanks to the Active Rain hosts for putting on a great gig!

Okay, time to send the kiddies to bed............and remember.....what happens in Vegas

STAYS  IN  VEGAS !!!  (Unless, of course, it's on Active Rain)

Lucky :)

 

96 Comments on NAR Convention Trip - Day Three and a half!

Thanks for bringing some of the fun from Vegas to those of us who couldn't be there! I'll have a beer and admire from afar...how about that?

 

11/15/2007 02:49 AM by Ricardo Bueno - Mortgage Planner (World Wide Credit Corporation)

Cool, Thanks for sharing the photos with us Lucky!   I wish I had been able to go. 

11/15/2007 04:01 AM by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)

It looks as though a "good time is being had by all". 

Have fun!

Christine

11/15/2007 05:58 AM by Christine Anderson, Portland, OR Realtor (Windermere CCRG)

Looks like everyone was having a great time.....

great job with the pics of Renee.. ")

11/15/2007 06:06 AM by Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission. (Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. )

Thanks for bringing the fun here to AR ! Love the pictures you have done a great job !

11/15/2007 06:16 AM by Crossville TN Real Estate, Melissa Grant Cumberland County TN Homes For Sale (Third Tennessee Realty and Associates)

Enjoyed the pics Lucky, looking forward to seeing my wife's pictures. She had a great time meeting everyone.

11/15/2007 06:26 AM by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

Lucky, looks like a wild time! keep the photos comming for those of us who could not attend!

11/15/2007 06:29 AM by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Fun pics Lucky.  Thanks for sharing.  The party looks great with sooooooo many familiar faces.

11/15/2007 07:55 AM by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty)

Ricardo,

Whatever works for you, buddy!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:43 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Doreen,

It was certainly my pleasure!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:43 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Christine,

Wait til you see the rest of the photos!

Next post.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:46 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Scott,

My wife took the pictures of her from the neck up...........wonder why?

Wait until you see the ones of her on the "pole"......next post.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:48 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Melissa,

There are more to come!

Thanks,

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:49 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Jay,

Wait until you see the other ones in the bathroom!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:50 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Charles,

You are gonna luv the next group!

Thanks,

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:51 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Maureen,

I, unfortunately, don't know a lot of the names here.  Maybe someone can help me!

How about you!?!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:53 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky....I love your photos. We had a blast at the party and it was so nice meeting you and everyone else. I'll be posting my photos soon!

11/15/2007 09:31 AM by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Monika,

I look forward to seeing them!

Okay everyone, check out: NAR Convention Trip - Day Three and a LATE NIGHT - ACTIVE RAIN PARTY - RATED PG

Members Only!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 10:10 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

I thought you said whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas :)

11/15/2007 03:46 PM by Matt Heaton (ActiveRain Corp.)

Thanks so much for sharing these. Can't wait to see more.

11/15/2007 03:53 PM by Wendy Montoya, Waco Realtor® for Waco Homes! (Century 21® Towne Adams)

Hi Lucky - It looks like a great time was had by all! I'm so jealous! There's always Orlando next year!

11/15/2007 03:55 PM by Linda Scanlan (A Fan of AR)

Lucky, thanks for sharing the photos and some of the fun with the rest of us. Hope you'll blog about all the things you learned, as well - after you're back home, of course.

11/15/2007 04:46 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

I thought I had escaped ALL of the pictures, but you got the back of my head.  It was a great time.  

11/15/2007 04:46 PM by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Diamond Dwellings Realty)

Hi Lucky - thanks for sharing your pics with those of us who couldn't make the shindig!  Looks like a great time was had by all.

Ann

11/15/2007 05:11 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

Hi

 

I loved your pics...did you have fun ah? Thanks for bringing in a touch of happiness

11/15/2007 05:46 PM by Maria Borci ABR-TRC-ASP Doral Kendall FL Real Estate (The Keyes Realtors Doral Office)

Hi Lucky,

Looks like everyone had a great time, thanks for sharing the fun with us! :)

11/15/2007 06:14 PM by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Matt,

Did I say that?

I hear that there are pictures of me going up!  I can't wait.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:43 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Wendy,

Did you see the sequel?

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:44 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Linda,

Do we really have to wait a whole year?

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:45 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Sharon,

Learn something?  Is that what this is all about?

Actually, I will be blogging about some things I learned and some poor planning on NAR's part.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:46 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lane,

Did you check out the sequel to see if you were in those?

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:47 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Ann,

It was certainly my pleasure!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:48 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Maria,

I had a blast!  That bed in the master bedroom had jets of air that shot it up in the air in eight different directions.  It was just crazy!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 07:50 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky:  Glad the g rated version got the gold star :wink:

11/15/2007 08:15 PM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)

Renee,

If I made the other one public, it would get 5 GOLD STARS!!!

You are a super-STAR!

Any parties tonight, tomorrow, or Saturday?

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:21 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky,

Thanks for the great photos, looks like you all had a blast! Maybe a little different that Iowa?

11/15/2007 08:29 PM by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

Lynda,

Just a little!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:34 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

I will be at the EXPO tomorrow but I am freaking exhausted. Maybe we can do lunch?

11/15/2007 08:50 PM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)

Renee,

Call my cell.  We will be at the EXPO as well and lunch would be great!

Talk to you then,

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:52 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

What a fun group!  It's great to put more photos with all the names!

11/15/2007 08:53 PM by Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate (Realty Direct of Shenandoah Valley)

Natalie,

I wish I could remember everyone's name but I suffer from CRS.

Wish you could have made it.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 08:56 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky, oh my...looks like all were having a blast. We sooooo appreciate you taking all these photos. Great job! I'm off to your next link to view more.

11/15/2007 09:41 PM by Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes, Assoc. Real Estate Broker,Gena Riede (Remax Gold, Assoc Broker)

Great pics, I wish I was there. Thanks for sharing.

11/15/2007 09:43 PM by Gil Kerbashian Real Estate Loans

Wow, these shots made me feel like I was there....sure wish I was!  :-(

11/15/2007 09:49 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Looks like the Rainers were having way too much fun!  I wish I could have been there.

11/15/2007 09:58 PM by Renee L Norton (Keller Williams Realty)

Gena,

I just wish you could have made it!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 10:09 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Gil,

Why couldn't you make it?

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 10:10 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Brad,

Why couldn't you make it?  I'm sure you would have made it more fun!

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 10:11 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Renee,

Okay, same question, why couldn't you make it?  It would've even been a tax write-off.

We sure missed having all of you there.

Lucky :)

11/15/2007 10:13 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky - someone has to hold down the fort and be the "Designated Worker" while you guys are off gallivanting around Las Vegas! LOL!  Hopefully next year my friend!  Be safe, and get home in one piece!!  :-)

11/15/2007 11:25 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Lucky, My bad I miss it. I was late with another function. I am glad everyone had a good time.

11/16/2007 12:44 AM by Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)

Lucky, thanks for sharing, wish I was there but the pictures are great.

11/16/2007 05:20 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)

Brad,

That is why God created Personal Assistants.  And Laura Coxis definitely a God send!

Thanks, Laura!  (Not to be confused with my wife, Laura Lang who is also a God send!)

One more day of convention at the EXPO and then a couple days here to digest everything.

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 05:26 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Frank,

We wondered where you were.  What other function was more important.........and fun?

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 05:27 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Missy,

The pictures are fun, but the camaraderie was wonderful!

Jonathan's friend Lance was a riot!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 05:45 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky,

You better tell Randy to eat something fattening...he looks like a twig:)

11/16/2007 06:35 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Neal,

Can you believe that he lost 180 pounds!

Incredible!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 06:50 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Looks like everyone had a great time. Party on Rainers. I'll be there next year.

11/16/2007 07:18 AM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)

I'm jealous  

11/16/2007 08:03 AM by Northern Virginia Homes - FRANKLY REAL ESTATE Inc

Thanks for the pics.  Nice to see all of the smiling faces and what clothes the people were (almost) wearing!

Gee, the "Queens" were coronated too.  Congrats to them.  Royalty in AR!!

11/16/2007 08:47 AM by Ed DeChristopher, CRS©,Fredericksburg VA (RE/MAX Supercenter)

You guys are having toooo much fun!!!! Enjoy!

11/16/2007 09:03 AM by Lori Gilmore - Will County Illinois Realtor (Radcliffe Realty)

That looks like such fun!  Next year I am going to try to make it!

11/16/2007 10:06 AM by Emily Lowe - Nashville, TN Realtor (Prudential Woodmont Realty)

Looks like it was a FUN trip, I really wish I coulda been there this year, but my baby is due any minute now!

11/16/2007 11:28 AM by Michael Klijanowicz - Relocation Specialist - Baltimore & Harford County (Baltimore & Harford County Maryland - Long and Foster )

I'm home and recovering..LOL! What a great time.

 

11/16/2007 11:53 AM by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Looks like you had a great time.  I'm trying to find the best summary for the week in review.  I'd love to see more names and a write up. I hope you had fun!!

11/16/2007 12:50 PM by Tracy Santrock - Cary NC Real Estate Blog (Fonville Morisey)

Robert,

I'm sure it will be a great time!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:48 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Frank,

Where were you?

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:50 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Ed,

Crowned by the King himself!  You know in Vegas, he is still alive and well!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:51 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lori,

We'll have to car pool next year!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:53 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Emily,

Can you say, ORLANDO?

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:53 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Michael,

And to think that you were barely showing!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:54 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Monika,

It was a joy to finally meet you!

Continued success!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 01:56 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky, I was so happy to meet you and your wife.  You were one of the first members I spoke to on the phone back in the beginning.

On to the gathering in Waikiki in January!  No snow and warm water at the beach promised.

11/16/2007 08:20 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Lucky - Looks like a great time with great friends!

11/16/2007 09:00 PM by Sam Miller (RE/MAX Stars Realty)

Randy,

You are making me really think about this.

I will get back to you after talking to Laura.

Aloha,

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 09:20 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Sam,

It was a great time!

Sorry you didn't make it.

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 09:22 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Tracy,

I just added more names and more writing.  Trying to get some help from people with some of these names.  Too many for this old guy to remember!

Anyone who was there.......please help the handicapped!

Thanks, Monika!

Lucky :)

11/16/2007 10:05 PM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Great photos! Thanks so much! I wish I was there too... this is pretty close tho!

11/17/2007 07:35 AM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Lysa,

I'll bet you'll make it to Orlando next year!

Lucky :)

11/17/2007 10:47 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

LUCKY... that looks like so much fun. AR is big... but it is a community.

GREAT pictures. I am jealous that i am not there.

Me

11/17/2007 04:46 PM by Craig Schiller (REAL ESTAGING, a nationally recognized leader in Staging.)

Craig,

Active Rain Birthday Party Chicago Style!!! was a great party and a lot of fun. 

This one, however, allowed you to mingle easier because it was a private suite.

The music was rather loud for this hard-of-hearing person to communicate, but the setting was spectacular!

Wish you could have made it!

Lucky :)

11/18/2007 07:46 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Everyone,

Monika has just posted about the party and convention.  Here it is: Active Rain Party Photos and Podcast...the rest of the story...

Enjoy!

Lucky :)

11/18/2007 09:04 AM by Lucky Lang, Davenport, Iowa Real Estate (Mel Foster Company)

Lucky, that butt shot that Jonathan took? That belongs to my partner Guy Johnson of Chase International, Reno, NV. And the following unadorned chick photo with the young cutie in polka dots on the left? She's Laura Spear, who also works at Chase. And the older puckered chick on the right in green who took a really bad photo? That's me, Diane Cohn, also of Chase International. Ah, the wisdom of crowds... don't you love it.

This party was seriously one of the highlights of the conference. The vibe was refreshing. 

11/18/2007 08:19 PM by Diane Cohn

PS: How does everyone get that link to their profile to show after they leave a comment? Also, Guy and I write the Reno Realty Blog.

11/18/2007 08:22 PM by Diane Cohn

It looks like you all had a wonderful time.  I wish I could have been there just to meet all these amazing people.

11/18/2007 08:36 PM by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)

Lucky, Great pictures!  You are a wonderful photographer.  Thanks for posting.

11/18/2007 10:03 PM by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Aloha Lucky - After I looked at this again, I realized how many links you put in.  That was really nice of you.  What a great way to help us connect with new friends we met at the gathering.

11/19/2007 08:42 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)