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My apologies to Tom Plant. This list is WAY overdue.

We are having an ActiveRain gathering in NYC during the Real Estate Connect Conference presented by Inman News. The gathering will be on Wednesday January 9th from 7-9pm in the lobby at the Paramount Hotel in Time Square. Any time we get a chance to get out and meet some of our members, we are thrilled. So in recognition of the get together being in the home of the real Top 10 List, and because Jon thinks they are a good idea, here goes............

Top Ten reasons you should join us at the ActiveRain gathering during Real Estate Connet: 

10.  Four wild and crazy guys will be in attendance.

9.  Matt has been known to have a few cocktails and he's a riot when he does. Here's proof, this will give you an idea of the overall flavor :)

8.  We've been known to give out ActiveRain insider secrets at these type of gatherings (see #8). I've been known to do it after a few cocktails myself :)

7.  Tom had a contest and the theme Ba-Da-Boom, Ba-Da-Blog really fits the New York style setting. We tried to book someone from the Gotti family, but most of them have prior arrangements

6.  What better place to go after the first day of the conference to be able to call dibs on who gets to post about what topics. All four of us will have our Iphone's and may even trade features for drinks :) (Ok, Ok, maybe I'm the only one that will do that, but hey, I get really thirsty)

5.   You may finally get to meet that blogger that really gets under your skin. Boxing gloves will be provided and we will go to the scorecards after the fourth round in the case of an accidental stoppage. 

4.  Four wild and crazy guys (see #10) have been known to break out in an impromptu rendition of this classic Broadway musical.

3.  You'll have plenty of time to fix your makeup and shine your shoes between the Inman cocktail party and the ActiveRain gathering.

2.  You can meet the real brains behind this whole operation, and she's much cuter than the "Four Wild and Crazy Guys" (see #10)

And the number one reason that you should join the ActiveRain Team for a gathering during the Real Estate Connect Conference presented by Inman News:

1.  You'll be able to look on in amazement as relationships that have been forged for months online are finally consummated with a hand shake or a hug. Would you really pass up the opportunity to meet some of your newfound best friends in person?

 
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71 Comments on Top Ten Reasons you should join us at Real Estate Connect for an ActiveRain Gathering!!

But Bob...

If I were to meet that Blogger that gets under my skin I might pull the trigger :)

P.S. I am cracking myself up here :)

TLW...ROAR!

01/04/2008 04:56 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


This is the one meetup I was close enough to go to, but on Jan 9th I will be meeting my new granddaughter for the first time. Guess the timings not quite right yet. Will be looking forward to photos and posts though.

01/04/2008 05:05 PM by Karen Hurst ~ Real Estate Broker ~ Warwick ~ Rhode Island (Storm Realty LLC)


I'm celebrating the new year with closing that day.  Otherwise I would be right there.  Darn!

01/04/2008 05:09 PM by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World)


Karen,

Sorry, we've never had the best timing here at AR...........but it sounds like in your particular instance, even with advanced notice meeting your granddaughter for the first time would take precedence.  

01/04/2008 05:10 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Bob,
Sure wish I could be there to participate in all the fun. 

01/04/2008 05:12 PM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)


Cindy,

what? you actually close business? You don't just sit on AR all day and follow our every move trying to figure out where we will appear next?

(I'm kidding of course, haha.......congrats on your closing and maybe we can catch you the next time around :) ) 

01/04/2008 05:13 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


never heard of it, but I would like to go

01/04/2008 05:15 PM by American Homes


It was great meeting so many of you at Inman Blogger Connect in San Francisco last summer - sorry I won't be in New York to meet old friends and make some new ones. But I will be at Sally and Randy's Active Rain gathering in Honolulu!

01/04/2008 05:15 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


Bob - Many thanks for getting this up. It's les than a week away, folks. I can not wait to see you there.

01/04/2008 05:20 PM by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)


Hey...I'll be at Sally's and Randy's in Honolulu too :)  Hope you all have a good time and share plenty of pictures! 

01/04/2008 05:21 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Frank,

If you are in the area, you should really consider checking out the Real Estate Connect conference.......it is quite amazing. Feel free to come meet up with us at the Paramount.......we'll be there :)

Sharon,

We'll miss you this time :(. I think we had some email communication circling around my jealousy of you being in Hawaii in January and us being in NY. I'll bet we all have a fantastic time!! 

01/04/2008 05:21 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Tom,

Your first drink is on me sir :) 

01/04/2008 05:22 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Hmmm.... guns and boxing gloves... sounds like the wild west is coming to the civilized east coast.

01/04/2008 05:23 PM by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)


Sally,

Can you ship out a bottle of sunshine to NYC? You Hawaiians have enough to share right? 

01/04/2008 05:23 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


#2 is a right on.  I met the brains at the Palms party, and she puts the rest of you to shame... 

Seriously, you need to get down to Atlanta.   

01/04/2008 05:26 PM by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Diamond Dwellings Realty)


Yes indeed Dan...........I have my cowboy boots and holster all packed up. I don't want to stand out too much though.......do you think an Oxford Polo would work well under my vest?

Lane,

I know we intend on doing a little more "getting out" this year, so it may not be a long shot. And yes, #2 is a given especially after you meet her......quite charming!! 

01/04/2008 05:34 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


How's this...you guys can have ALL my points if you come get your own sunshine :) Don't you all want to come warm up?  We think it's cold....60 degrees the last two nights and I had to wear socks to bed. :)

01/04/2008 05:39 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Okay...

I'll be serious. Or not :)

We can't make this one...However, we are planning on attending some of these events this year.

I so want to sneak into the men's with my v705 and yell "Head's Up Gentlemen" :)

Ooops! It's not member's only...Go ahead delete my remark :)

TLW...ROAR!

01/04/2008 05:50 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Insider Secrets???????   I, of course, will be there.  Taking the train down on Tuesday.

Love,

Carnac

01/04/2008 05:52 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


Sally,

I so wish that the CRS event wasn't so close to Real Estate Connect. Are there any other Realtor or Real Estate related activities in Hawaii in 2008?

Tom,

Done :)

TLW,

haha.......I'll only delete your comment if you leave a bunch of links to your websites, no censorship here little lady :) (get it, "little lady"......that was for you Dan.....I'm getting into my Wild West character)

01/04/2008 05:54 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Linda,

Jon said I am only allowed to share insider secrets with you if you have the Carnac cap on :) 

01/04/2008 05:55 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


This is close enough for me to go, and I gave it some thought, but not in the plans this time around.  I'd certainly love to meet even more AR members, and look forward to doing just that but not in NYC next week, unfortunately.  Enjoy!

"in the lobby"?  No suite this time for wild and crazy parties?

Ann

01/04/2008 06:38 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)


We'll be sure and let you know!  And we'll be sure to show all the pictures of what you missed :)

01/04/2008 06:43 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Bob, I'll see you next week. 

Real men don't need boxing gloves! 

Brian wins Round 1 I may just bring my Muay Thai (kickboxing) friend along to keep you guys in line! :)

Looking forward to meeting you & the other 3 wild and crazy guys in a few days.

Ba-Da-Boom, Ba-Da-Blog, Baby! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01/04/2008 07:21 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Haha, nice Brian...........I think I have some old "Thai boxing" shorts around from a long ago trip to Thailand..........I'll see if I can dig them up :)

Looking forward to meeting you there!

Ann,

We'll miss you there :( The 'crib' took it's toll......I'm still recovering :) 

01/04/2008 07:34 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Wow on the boxing gloves and the picture with our gloves he might get hurt?

01/04/2008 07:38 PM by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)


Hi Bob.  I can't make this one.  Any schedule yet for future events, hopefully west coast?

01/04/2008 07:38 PM by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)


ok, I'm totally bummed now!

I don't know how I'm just finding out about this. If I'd been paying attention to all the chatter going on around AR perhaps I'd have known...I suppose.

Have a really great time...and post videos of the fun on youtube for us wankers missing out!

01/04/2008 07:41 PM by 2 Hounds Design: Toronto Decorator + Stager Dane Caldwell (2 Hounds Design + Home Staging)


I'm in Seattle often. Think I'll just crash your office next time and see how fun you really are!

01/04/2008 07:59 PM by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)


Bob, fortunately our business is starting to click on all cylinders and we are minding the store front. Hope that a great time is had by all.    

01/04/2008 08:57 PM by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)


This ought to be fun; three cocktail parties in a row.  I'm looking forward to seeing all of you.

01/04/2008 09:50 PM by America's #1 Mortgage Broker


Bob - I will be there, would love to meet the brains of the outfit. All I need is to figure out how to get back on the train after all the drinking

serious discussions. 

01/04/2008 09:59 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


If the 10th cocktail is on you....I'm in like Sin........

01/05/2008 12:03 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)


Hi Bob:  I really wish I could make it, but New York just doesn't work for me.  And the last one was in San Francisco.  I could not attend that one, either, although I really wanted to.  How about having the next one right in the middle of the country... in Fort Worth or Dallas, Texas.  Then, you'd be close enough so everyone could attend.  Gave a great time !  Take care...

01/05/2008 01:17 AM by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)


la la la .....................  I am holding out for a date for an AR party and you give me a LOBBY???  what gives batman?

01/05/2008 03:42 AM by Desiree Daniels New Jersey Real Estate (609) 448-2222 (RE/MAX Tri County)


Bob, NYC is my favorite place, specially this time of year (snow!). Sorry I can't make the trip tho. I'll see what I can do about getting a special guest to show up tho! I'm sure I have a relative in the city somewhere that fits what you are looking for :)

01/05/2008 06:46 AM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)


Thats my home town..I don't think I can make it ..I have guests coming in the day after but I would love to put the gloves on and do some ground and pound on the blogger...whoever they are:)

01/05/2008 07:02 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)


Bob - Sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun - hope you guys have a blast!

01/05/2008 07:04 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)


I'd love to be there, but the timing is not right....maybe in the not-so-distant future! Sounds like a blast.

01/05/2008 10:09 AM by Al Maxwell - Real Estate Agent - (Coldwell Banker)


OK Bob, When is San Diego on the list? I could give you a hundred reasons (not a measly 10) to attend if it was.

I can't make NY. Come to San Diego. Everybody wins!

Bill Roberts

01/05/2008 11:04 AM by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)


 

Could I possibly resist such an opportunity?  I think not since I can't come up with any reasons not to! Hope to see you there & meet some of you AR gurus & very cool fellow bloggers !

Cindy Stys

01/05/2008 11:59 AM by Cindy Stys, The Premier Equestrian Realty Broker (Cindy Stys Equestrian & Country Properties, Ltd)


Sure wish I could be there, looks like yet another great event and gathering!  :-)

01/05/2008 05:43 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)


It was great meeting the AR Team and a lot of Rainers at The Palms during NAR. Events like this are definitely worth the trip if you're in the area. Looking forward to lots of great content from Connect next week.

01/05/2008 05:48 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


hi bob - in there like swimwear....

- rudy 

01/05/2008 08:29 PM by rudy bachraty (Trulia.com)


You all should have done this for New Years....lol. It would have been one crazy party!

01/05/2008 10:26 PM by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners)


Bob....  Can't make the conference but looking at our schedule my morning is booked Wednesday and my wife has a mid morning meeting Thursday so we might be able to carve out a few hours to visit the lobby.  Reservations Required?

01/06/2008 06:27 AM by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)


Bob... sooooo looking forward to this now. A few weeks ago, yes, it sounded like a good time... but I loved Rudy's video. Looking forward to meeting the 4 naked boys and the brains, Sara.

Now, Brian Brady mentioned 3 cocktail parties. I see two, Inman and AR... unless he is talking about Bank of America's also....  I was planing on coming back Wednesday night, but I might have to rethunk this....  lol  I will be up Tuesday though... 

And Faina, we can stumble to those trains together, because I will probably need help finding them also... lol  

jeff belonger

01/06/2008 10:36 AM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)


 

ah... okay, you have Inman's gathering from 5 to 6pm....  Zillow's from 6 to 8 pm.... and AR's gathering from 7 to 9 pm....   4 hours... sound dangerous.  ;o)  Just looking forward to the faces finally, in person.

 

01/06/2008 10:47 AM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)


Good read! Wish I were able to be there in NY to meet & learn for I am sure it will be a great event! I look forward to reading all the great blogs that come out of the event!

01/06/2008 10:48 AM by Josh Ross (RE/MAX PROS)


Bob,

8.  We've been known to give out ActiveRain insider secrets at these type of gatherings (see #8). I've been known to do it after a few cocktails myself :)  I read this, and immediately looked at the second from the bottom in the post.  It said #2.  I looked back at where I'd left off, and it WAS #8, so I read it again.

Wish I could be in NYC to meet y'all; can't wait for you to come to Phoenix.

Mike in Tucson

p.s.  Your support on my blog has driven me to run for public office.  Then again...

01/06/2008 08:27 PM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike,

oops.......haha, I meant see #9 :), you must be the only one that actually read it :)

Jeff,

Zillow's party is on Tuesday..........our gathering is on Wednesday.......

We are really looking forward to see everyone that is able to make it!! 

01/06/2008 11:09 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Wish I could be there ! This sounds like a wonderful opportunity ! Can I have those AR inside secrets via telephone ? lol..

01/07/2008 07:38 AM by Crossville TN Real Estate, Melissa Grant Cumberland County TN Homes For Sale (Choice Real Estate)


Inman Connect sounds like it will be a great time.  The AR party at the Palms, and meeting so many great people, was definitely a NAR highlight for me.  Hope to see everyone again in Orlando next year.  We should have a great host committee there. . .

Honolulu?  Did I somehow miss my invitation?

01/07/2008 08:40 AM by Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC


We will be there in tought - hope everyone has a wonderful time -

01/07/2008 10:24 AM by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


From one Bob to another, I wish I could be there along with Lisa. Unfortunately my appointments wont allow the time for us to get into the city from my office. We wouldn't make it until 10 tonight. Wish we were there but business is business. Have fun everybody and maybe next time your all in NYC we can make it.

01/09/2008 03:55 PM by Pascack Valley Real Estate>> Lisa and Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker)


I hope you guys are having fun. Don't get too crazy!

01/09/2008 04:59 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)


I so wanted to be there...please send lots of videos and posts for those of us who couldn't make it!

01/09/2008 05:18 PM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Geesh...

I bet this little shing ding has already started.

I am so jealous right now :)

P.S. Tapping my lovely fingers waiting for the pics :)  

TLW...ROAR!  

01/09/2008 05:22 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Sounds like too much fun. I won't be there, but I expect to read an update,

01/09/2008 07:07 PM by Tigard Oregon Real Estate >> Wayne B. Pruner, GRI (Oregon First)


I agree with Mike... come to Phoenix and I'll be there for sure!

01/09/2008 07:58 PM by Chuck Willman, Arizona Realtor®, ABR, TRC (Gentry Realty)


I really wish I could go. It would be a blast! I will make one of these sometime!

01/09/2008 08:55 PM by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners)


Bob ~ Good job. Wish we could be there, but we already had plans. Have fun for all of us! Cheers!

01/09/2008 11:23 PM by Des Moines Iowa Real Estate- Brian Wentz REALTOR® (Burnett Realty)


Bob - we are sorry we won't make it. would be cool to meet these four guys... Know that  it'll be fun.

take good shots and post'em or us. An AR slideshow would do. With lots of 'em.

best 

01/10/2008 06:43 AM by Gary Bolen (CRS) Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information (Dickson Realty - South Lake Tahoe)


Wish I could be there....have fun.

01/30/2008 07:22 AM by Kay Perry (Classic Realty/GMAC)


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