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An ActiveRain Meet-up Southern California Style in Cardiff by the Sea

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

March 27, 2014 03:50 AM

An ActiveRain Meet-up Southern California Style on March 26 in Cardiff by the Sea

Many thanks to John Arendsen for setting up a terrific gathering of ActiveRain members and friends at the Pacific Coast Grill on Restaurant Row, right on the beach in Cardiff by the Sea. Since I had the camera I got to be photographer and to write this post but perhaps others will chime in.

ActiveRain Meet-up in Cardiff CA March 26

From L to R - Javier Varon, Joseph Arendsen, Bill Roberts, Lisa Giacomini, John Arendsen, Jeff Dowler, Lenska Bracknell

Fellow long-time Rainer Bill Roberts was there, too - we “know” each other but it was such fun to meet him face to face for the first time. I know John, having first met him because of AR waaayyy back in 2007, but we haven’t seen each other in person since.

ActiveRain meet-up in Cardiff at the Pacific Coast Grill

The ActiveRain community always reaches out to welcome others, and that spirit was in full force at our meet-up with a number of friends also joining us to enjoying the festivities – Lenska Bracknell of Lenska Realty (new on AR!) in Encinitas (who I know from a past mastermind), Lisa Giacomini from First Choice Bank in Carlsbad, and 2 friends of John’s, Joseph Arendsen (his nephew, CEO and Sales Agent at The Arendsen Group ) and Javier Varon with the Endeavor Group.

AR Meet-up Cardiff CA ActiveRain meet-up

It’s always fun to meet new people and to expand the network. And perhaps we will see some new AR members from this group!

AR meet-up Cardiff CA March 26, 2014 Bill Roberts and John Arendsen

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Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Jeff- what a view! It's always fun for those of us not there to see photos and these are just great!

Mar 27, 2014 03:58 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy

It was great fun and although a bit windy and chilly (we sat inside) the views are amazing.

Jeff

Mar 27, 2014 04:03 AM

John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Looks like it was a great time Jeff, I'll do my best to make the next one!

Mar 27, 2014 04:05 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

John

We had a great time even though the group was small. Beautiful sceenery, of course!! Would be great to see you at the next event...or sooner!

Jeff

Mar 27, 2014 04:15 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Jeff, it was truly great seeing you again and thanks so much for writing such a great and prompt reiveiw. I'm going to repost this to my http://activerain.com/groups/letitraininsandiego group as well. Hope to see you again sometime soon.

CARDIFF BY THE SEA PACIFIC COAST GRILL ACTIVE RAIN SPRING MEETUP

Mar 27, 2014 04:23 AM

Bill Roberts

Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA

"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Jeff,
It was great seeing you. I knew you would be the photographer. Old habits are hard to shake. We've got to do it again.

Bill Roberts

Mar 27, 2014 04:40 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Jeff - looks like a fun event. From the outside picture it also looks like it was a little chilly. It is great to meet people face to face whom you already know virtually.

Mar 27, 2014 05:13 AM

Women of Westchester Working Together

Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY

Women helping Women get ahead

Sounds like a great meetup, Jeff, and how wonderful to meet someone in person you've known for so long. - Debbie

Mar 27, 2014 05:49 AM

Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

Jeff,

Thank you for sharing the photos of your meetup...Looks like a great time was had by all.

Mar 27, 2014 06:27 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

John - beautiful!!! Wish we had taken a bit more time to really enjoy the views. Perhaps we need to do something this summer when it's warmer, and maybe hang out AT the beach

Bill - ha ha. Yep, my camera is attached to my arm like my iPhone is. But then I am never disappointed. I have more pics than I know what do to with

Grant - it was a bit nippy (but compared to so many areas around the US not so much!). Yep it is always a treat to connect with people face to point. I have personally met over 200 AR folks over the years at meet-ups, etc. (I kept track up until a couple of years ago)

Jeff

Mar 27, 2014 06:39 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

What a great looking gang of SoCal Rainers. These Meet-ups are a lot of fun. Hope all had as much of a party as we had here

Mar 27, 2014 07:27 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debbie (WWWT) - it was great fun, as these things always are. I actually like when the event is not too large so you can really talk with each other.

Sarah - ineed, it was great. I had to leave a little early as did Bill. But the 1.5 hrs. I was there was excellent

Jeff

Mar 27, 2014 08:56 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Jeff, fantastic photographs for a group of Rainers from Southern California. It looked like all had fun.

Mar 27, 2014 10:46 AM

Regina P. Brown

MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA

M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Yes, that's the advantage of having a not too large event because there would be more time to talk with every one. I hope you were also there in the picture... maybe, next time you can ask somebody to take your pictures.