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Activerain CT Meetup – Where Everybody Knows Your Name

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties RES.0781237

Dagny EasonI raced to get to the Activerain CT meetup at Dagny Eason’s home in Wilton on Monday, April 16.  Life has been hectic for me lately.  When I received the invitation for the April 16 CT meetup, I wasn’t going to be able to attend due to a scheduled brief getaway.  I was so disappointed as I had also missed the last meetup before Christmas.  

 

ActiveRain Meetup in Wilton CT

 

But here we go again. Life threw a couple curveballs, we couldn’t go away, I was going to be in CT but even so,  could only that particular day afford a few hours or so of time. I didn’t know if I was going to make it to the meetup until that morning.  I had less than 3 hours to get to Dagny's, spend some time there and move on to my next commitment. Could I make it?......  YES! 

 

 

 

Barbara, George Souto, Marilyn Katz, Jim Quarello, Ed Silva, Scott
Saradin, Gail Robinson and Debbie Gartner.  

 

 

As is the case whenever you're among friends I lost track of time.   I was supposed to leave the meetup by 6 p.m. so I could make the next appointment. When I saw the clock in the kitchen reading 6:25 p.m. I freaked …. but our ‘hostess with the mostess’ Dagny informed me the clock was 15 minutes ahead. Phew!! 

 

 

However, like I said,  I had certainly lost track of the last two hours. Why? Well, I was meeting up with my ‘family’ of friends from ActiveRain who are just like that to me… family.  When you walk into a meetup, it’s like old home week.  Everybody knows your name (have you heard that someplace before?) and there’s SO much to talk about. Time just flies.

 

 

Ed Silva and George Souto

 

Did take a few camera shots with my fav being the TOP TWO ACTIVERAIN BLOGGERS IN CT!  George Souto and Ed Silva.   Now that's what I call two happy guys! ... probably from all that business they get from Activerain blogging.               

I also realized that we had some really heavy hitters here. Besides Ambassador Dagny, George and Ed, we had Gail Robinson, Debbie Gartner, Jim Quarello, Marilyn Katz and Scott Saradin.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

We all experience the camaraderie via commenting here on AR, but there’s nothing like the face-to-face meetups.  If you get a chance to attend one in the future, do not hesitate.  Really, it’s like spending time with friends you have known forever.

 

Thank you again Dagny for your superb hospitality and of course……..the banana bread.   Delicioso!!!!

Cheers!

Comments (17)

Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

That was quite a group. A lot of happy faces. I need to meet Dagny, my kitchen clock is 23 minutes fast.

Apr 18, 2012 11:55 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo
Wow!!! I am so taken aback! That was so wonderful, Barbara! The Meetups are always important as they add that extra dimension to our relationships. It is always great to see you- you are always like fresh air and full of new ideas. That was a true treat to have you come
Apr 18, 2012 12:05 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Ellie -- I am glad it was fast or I would have had to pull a true 'road runner'. IT was a great time!

Dagny -- It's always fun to get together. You are always to gracious to offer your home up for the get-togethers.  I hope next time, things calm down and I can spend a little more time there.  Thank you again!

Apr 18, 2012 12:12 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Barbara, Dagny always goes above and beyond and everyone does know your names, and if you read enough of their blogs, their family's names as well. Thanks for finding the time to come down.

Apr 18, 2012 12:24 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Ed -- I remember the first meetup I went to. I walked in and a few rainers who I had never met personally called out my name.  I looked at them and immediately responded with their names. How many places can you walk into a group who you have never seen before and just start conversing like you've known each other for years?  It's a beautiful thing........

Apr 18, 2012 12:29 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Barbara it is always a pleasure to meet up with you at these events, and you make the long drive worth while :)

Apr 18, 2012 12:54 PM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

It was great seeing you again at Dagny's. She does make everyone feel so welcome. 

Apr 18, 2012 09:34 PM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Glad to see you made this one this time around Barbara!  Dagny was so very kind to open her home yet again!

Apr 19, 2012 06:09 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

George -- You are just too kind....

Jim -- Great seeing you as well.

Kerrie -- I almost didn't again. I still can't believe I made it there considering how that day was packed. So happy I did.  Meetups are great, and always made better by Dagny!

Apr 19, 2012 07:26 AM
Peggy Chirico
Prudential CT Realty - Manchester, CT
REALTOR® 860-748-8900, Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate

Hi Barbara - I missed it again and I was so disappointed. Looks like everyone had a great time! I'll hope for the next one!

Apr 20, 2012 02:15 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Barb so glad you got to go - I missed not being there this time!

Apr 20, 2012 04:01 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Peggy -- You HAVE to come to the next. I was going to call you so see if you were coming to this one, but I didn't even know I was until that day!  It's definitely worthwhile attending.

Deb -- I am still bummed I had to miss yours. Definitely missed you at Dagny's.  Hopefully next time.....

Apr 20, 2012 07:41 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Barbara, it is fun reading about all the meet ups going on everywhere!   Glad you could make it!

Apr 20, 2012 09:57 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Joan -- I enjoy reading about the other meetups as well.  It is so worth attending and being with all your AR friends in person.

Apr 20, 2012 11:57 AM
Gail Robinson
William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT
CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Barbara - I wish we had more time to talk.  Like you, I was running between commitments that evening.  I'd like to get to know you better.

Apr 20, 2012 02:11 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Gail -- Same here.  The time flew by so quickly we really didn't get a chance to talk at length except briefly when you came in. Maybe we can get together locally when I'm down in Black Rock!

Apr 21, 2012 07:11 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Barbara,

I like your pictures and excellent recap of your MeetUp. It looks like you folks had 8 prople show up which is very good. I agree with you there is nothing like meeting AR folks in person.

Apr 25, 2012 01:23 AM