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Weddings and Meetups!

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Home Inspector with Charles Buell Inspections Inc.

While you might think this is about a wedding taking place at a meetup, that is not the case.

It has been a terrific last few days, as I have had to abandon inspection activities and be more involved with family activities.  My middle child---although obviously no longer a child—married her sweetheart at a beautiful ceremony in Bellingham.  I caught this picture of my daughter while the “real” wedding photographer was doing his thing.

 Lena's wedding

While there are still family in town, that are taking me away from my inspections, I did manage to bring my granddaughter, my oldest daughter and her partner to the 14 Carrot Café for the 5th Seattle ActiveRain Meetup.

It was a great time as always and here is a picture of the whole gang that attended.

5th ActiveRain Meetup 

We have my granddaughter Molly, front and center, and then from left to right it is Katherine Gooding, Barbie Van Horn, Kerrie La Guardia, Steven Cook, Rene Fabre, Paul McFadden, Myself, Julia Keller (my Daughter) and Leslie Keller (daughter in-law).

Before we know it, it will be time for another meetup!

Charles Buell, Real Estate Inspections in Seattle

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Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Charles -- thanks for getting this image loaded and commented on so quickly, when you are busy with other things, which are very important.

Aug 19, 2013 06:28 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

That is one beautiful shot you got of your daughter! And I can't believe through all the family the wedding, work, etc., you got in an ActiveRain meetup! You rock!

Aug 19, 2013 06:34 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Both of your daughters are beautiful and that little Molly too!!  I really thought your pic was the professional photos from the wedding.

Thanks again for hosting, I treasure our quarterly breakfasts and always look forward to them.  I'll have to bring Lelani to one some day.

Stay cool Charlie and enjoy the family while they're in town!

Aug 19, 2013 06:49 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Very nice report on the meetup Charles!   And that is a gorgeous photo of your daughter!  And how nice that you could bring your grandaughter and daughter to the meetup.  Enjoy your family!

Aug 19, 2013 07:22 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Anna, it is I that was grateful they were willing to come to the meetup---it was too much fun as always

Aug 19, 2013 09:18 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Bummer I couldn't make it!  Heck, we have one nearby on Wednesday and I am busy all day in an area not near to where the meet up is!  Won't make that one either!

Aug 19, 2013 11:18 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA
What a great looking group for the MeetUp. And you sure captured your daughter's joy in that first picture!
Aug 19, 2013 12:25 PM
Pam Jank
Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Your Coeur d'Alene & North Idaho Real Estate Pro

Charles, what a beautiful family.  You must be proud!:-)  Great MeetUp.  I hope ours in Coeur d'Alene is as successful.

 

Aug 19, 2013 01:35 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!
Very nice photos Charles. The photo of your daughter behind the trees is an awesome one, great T shot.
Aug 19, 2013 02:49 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

That is a really fabulous photograph Charles and what a joyous moment you captured.

Aug 19, 2013 03:18 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Looks like a good turnout Charles for the MeetUp.

Great wedding day shot too!

Aug 19, 2013 10:07 PM
Fred Hernden, CMI
Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque area Master Inspector

Looks like a good time was had by all. Congrats to you and your daughter! Our meeting is tomorrow...

Aug 19, 2013 10:43 PM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Very nice pics. Congrats. Enjoy your time with your family. Inspecting can always wait :)

Aug 19, 2013 11:08 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Jay, too bad---but it is a busy time of year

Nancy, I thought her smile muscles might be hurting but she has spent most of her life smiling :)

Pam, it is indeed a full time job being proud of my kids

Evelyn, thanks

Tammy, thanks---lucky :)

Tom, I would like to do more to see that next time we have an even larger crowd

Fred, have fun at your meeting

Jim, tell them that :)

Aug 20, 2013 01:07 AM
Nikesh Parekh
Suplari, Inc. - Seattle, WA
Technology Entrepreneur, Executive, & Investor

Awesome to see Charles!   Thanks for hosting!

Aug 21, 2013 04:45 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Nikesh, thanks and next time it will be even better

Aug 21, 2013 07:49 AM
Ernie Steele
Lebanon, PA

Thanks for sharing Charles...Absolutely great wedding pic, that's professional 'framing'...Great 'meetup' pic too...Enjoy your day!

Aug 21, 2013 10:50 PM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Charlie, Great photo of your daughter. I am going to make one of these meet ups one day.

Aug 25, 2013 03:56 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Charlie, as always, it was a great meetup and I was so happy to meet a few members of the your clan!

 

Aug 25, 2013 10:43 AM