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The Big Apple Meet-Up: Fun, Fun, Fun!

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Home Stager with Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC

 The Big Apple Meet-Up: Fun, Fun, Fun! 

Yesterday, July 31, we had our “Big Apple Meet-Up" at The Oyster Bar in New York City - the greatest City in the world...IMHO!  Roger Mucci did a fantastic job putting it all together and a great time was had by all! The food was wonderful and the company even better.

In no particular order the people who attended: Mitchell Hall, Janis Borgueta, Debbie Walsh, Debbie Gartner, Kristine Ginsberg, Marty Ginsberg, Nicole Beauchamp, Marie Graham, Ellen Caruso, Jill Sackler, J. Phillip Faranda, Ann Costello, Sheila Anderson, Kimberly Tapscott, Elyse Berman, Laura Cerrano, Hillary Shepherd, Roger Mucci

 

It’s amazing the camaraderie Active Rain fosters and we all felt like one big family, really! Roger is larger than life and hosted a hell of a party. It was so great to see old friends, finally meet some wonderful people I've talked to on the phone and get to know some new faces... 

As you can see, Roger is the  hit of the party!

More of our Big Apple Meet-up…

                        Me & Roger...                                                     Jill, Ellen & me...

It's not hard to see everyone had a great time!

Left to Right: Ann (very camera shy, lol), Sheila, Mitchel, Janis, Debra - all wonderful people!

I have to give a very special "thank you" to my wonderful husband Marty (second photo over - black shirt) for taking all these photos.....and then some! At one point he had 4 cameras in his hands, taking photos for everyone! I always say, "I am one lucky lady!"

Always the bargain shopper, (seriously, I never pay full price for anything, ever) I saw this dress in the store window and had to try it on. It’s by Calvin Klein on was on sale for $59.99!   Perfect ending to a perfect day!

 


I highly suggest that if you get the chance, go to the next Meet-Up in your area or host one yourself. They are so much fun and it’s like family. I can't wait for the next one!

All in all, this was such a great group of people and everyone had a great time! Nothing like a bunch of Rainers getting together sharing, laughing, eating and drinking - what could be better?! Marty and I had a great afternoon…….and I’m pretty sure everyone else did too!

BTW - anyone who was at the Meet-Up and wants photos, email me and I'll be happy to send you individual pictures!

 

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Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource
Kristine, just stopping by after visiting Rogers's post...had to see all the great photos of you guys. It really did look like so much fun...maybe I can plan a meet up for my area.
Aug 01, 2012 11:53 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Smile, smile every where a smile, and all looked to be having a great time. Roger should get a title of honorary Social director for all the meet and greets he is doing. Looks like all had a great time. Thanks for sharing

Aug 01, 2012 12:17 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Girl, you and Marty kicked some butt with these photos...............I just enjoyed them all over again.  Any chance of you guys dropping by my place tomorrow in Ohio?  I'm much thinner today than I was on Tuesday when we all met.  Oy, I look like a side of beef.....................

Aug 01, 2012 12:20 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Kristine: It sure looks like everyone had a fantastic time.  So glad it was a good turnout too.

Aug 01, 2012 12:31 PM
Mike Warren
Real Estate - Colorado Springs, CO

Great shots! Looks like all of you had a wonderful time. Meeting and bonding with the fellow rainers, that would be a lot of fun. :)

Aug 01, 2012 12:47 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kristine, what fun.  Getting to meet some Rainers and then shopping...my kind of day :)

Aug 01, 2012 12:48 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

PS you look great in the purple dress and the price is sooo right.

Aug 01, 2012 12:49 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Great photos Kristine, thank you for sharing and thanks to Marty for taking them!

Aug 01, 2012 02:05 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Kristine, what great photos. The meet-up looks like it was fun and successful!

Aug 01, 2012 04:57 PM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Thanks for this Kristine. Sheila and Roger did a great job and it was so good to see you and everyone else offline for a change. 

Sometimes it is so surreal to be actually breaking bread and talking with people in the flesh after so much online. 

Great photos :)

Aug 01, 2012 08:00 PM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Oh Kris, what great pix! It looks like you had a smashing time! I love the dress, you look great in it! Wish I could have been there, but your post was almost like being there! =D

Aug 02, 2012 12:01 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Thank you everyone for all your comments - I've read them and appreciate them all! I hope this inspires others to put together a Meet-Up in your area.

Whether you're brand new to Active Rain, haven't been posting regularly, don't know many members or you've been around for a while and know everyone, when you're with Active Rain people, everyone is family! I went to Atlantic City Rain Camp not knowing anyone and was hesitant to go, thinking I'd feel like an outcast. However I decided what the heck, and once I arrived I immediately felt at home and everyone was so nice. One of the best things about AR is the camaraderie it fosters between people of all ages, all across the country.  I hope this post encourages others to attend the next Meet-Up in your area!

Aug 02, 2012 01:19 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Wonderful recap Kris. I sure wish we could all meet more often - darn distance issues. You all look fabulous and I knew Roger would throw a hell of a party. ;)

And, how tall is Ellen? My goodness - you always look so tall, so it surprised me... lol. At any tate, glad you shared the photos with us. D

Aug 02, 2012 01:35 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.
Looks like fun!
Aug 02, 2012 08:33 AM
Ernie Steele
Lebanon, PA

Looks like everyone had a blast...Sorry I missed it...Enjoy your day.

Aug 02, 2012 09:31 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I wish you would all come to TN-VA!  Looks like a great time!

Aug 02, 2012 10:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your meet up experience.  It will be difficult for others to have a better event.

 

Aug 02, 2012 11:08 AM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
What a great group of folks, just another great example on how AR works.
Aug 03, 2012 08:57 PM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Super photos of major AR meet up. It's great to hear that you had so much fun.

Aug 04, 2012 12:57 PM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Kristine - GREAT photos. I could not make it-  had a lead - an actual LEAD and they needed to see homes  late that am Looks like you all ahd a wonderful time.. my loss..

Aug 08, 2012 12:23 AM