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A beautiful day at the beach, a xylophone and an Activerain friend = A GREAT NIGHT!

By
Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

Yesterday was the first 80 degree day in the Portland area and it made for a great morning of baseball, but then as soon as we were done there, it was time to head to the coast! WHY? Because we had to take my daughter to Newport for a Girl Scout event and we thought we would make a night of it.

So, the first thing I did was look up my Activerain friend Barbara Le Pine of Newport, Oregon and make an Activerain meet-up out of it. But, much to my surprise, she was playing with her Big Band that night at the Newport Middle School for a fundraiser for the High School Jazz band.

Barbara Le Pine (Realtor) Newport, Oregon

OK, for those of you who know me, know I love big band and would never miss an opportunity like this. So, we took the kids to the concert and it was so much fun and my youngest daughter even got me to dance with her, but also got me to dance with my wife for the first time since our wedding. (At 7, she is pretty persuasive)

Here is a video of Barbara on the Xylophone and I have to say she is a darn dedicated agent who was almost late to the concert because she was writing a last minute offer. But, she made it and I’m glad she did because it was a lot of fun.  The best part of the night for me was hearing my son tell my wife as we leave “Mom, you know, I really love that music, can we download some of it on to my MP3 player?”

So, if you are in Newport and want a great real estate agent or you are looking for a night of good music and fun make sure you look up Barbara Le Pine on both counts, because she can deliver on both.

Comments(12)

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Todd - that was wonderful. Watched the video. A very nice one. I also love the photo. I always envy people who can play music.

Apr 22, 2012 03:36 PM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Hi Todd,

A post that makes me smile!

Good music, nice shout out

Phil

Apr 22, 2012 08:14 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

WOW Todd, that is some great music in that video...what a great night & what a wonderful fundraiser...bet the dancing was fun too...hmm, i can see you & your wife now...now someone should have been videoing you 2!

Apr 22, 2012 09:01 PM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Wow, you really lucked out with this meeting Todd, not only did you get to meet Barbara, but you got to watch her perform and she got you dancing. sounds like fun.

Apr 23, 2012 12:13 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Morning Todd -

Sounds like you guys had a great family day!  Good for you.... you will never regret the time spent with wife and kids!  Debbie and I bought plants did a ton of yard work and planting then I showed properties late.  It was a full day but we enjoyed half the day having quality time together.  That's what really counts.

Have a great Monday my man!

John

Apr 23, 2012 12:15 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I had one of those, not of nice of course, as a child...haven't seen one in quite awhile...looks like a fun time was had by all!

Apr 23, 2012 12:17 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Todd....good timing great idea to Call Barbara and learn about the Big Band Concert. 80 degree's wow...we were around 70 yesterday, but cool in the morning.

Cheers

Apr 23, 2012 12:51 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hey Todd -- all in all, it looks like(and of course - sounds) like a fun day for all.   Nice way to highlight the talents and giving spirit of Barbara LePine too.

Apr 23, 2012 01:21 AM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

This was such a nice post and a great example of how special things are here on Active Rain!

Apr 23, 2012 04:30 AM
Laura Sargent
Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

What a great post!  Really nice of you to share and add the video.

Apr 23, 2012 05:09 AM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

How cool is that!  It's so great meeting people face to face after all the online correspondence!  Kudos to you for making such a wonderful connection!

Apr 23, 2012 11:00 PM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

What a great event! I'm a big band lover also and played in them in high school and college. Love the "social" in life. Good family times!

Apr 27, 2012 05:28 AM