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Tell The Truth, Do You Really Want To Come To A MeetUp?

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Home Builder with Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 CSL#642819

 

 

Tell The Truth, Do You Really Want To Come To A MeetUp?

 

 

It’s that time again, the MeetUps are happening all over the country. I love to see the beautiful faces smiling and having a good time on a personal level. The conversations tend to be about more than just business or blogging – and that is what makes it so special.

There are many comments left stating that “I would love to go to one.” Why not go? Sure there are some legitimate reasons, but many times it just seems like an excuse. There are benefits in meeting those bloggers near you that go well beyond business.

They tend to be an easy going setting with open conversation with people you may already know through ActiveRain. They are real people with real lives, why not meet them in real life? I was surprised at what I found by going. These people are fun!

If you have questions, contact the host.

If you are in the Folsom Area of Sacramento, we would love for you to stop by and join us. First time attending a MeetUp? We will welcome you with open arms!

 

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

2730 E. Bidwell St

Folsom, CA  95630

Tuesday, August 12th 4:00pm

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Tom,

I really enjoy the Active Rain Meet-ups! You are right the people are fun! This summers is the first I've missed. I had to take my Geno to a doctors appointment and after what he has been through..I needed to be there!

Aug 09, 2014 12:02 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Tom,

I see my local Rainer on the average of once a week; does this count?

Make yourself a great day.

Aug 09, 2014 12:02 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Tom, Our Meetups are really Fun! What a coincidence that you're having yours at a  BJ's too. How well I remember that old TV Show, "To Tell the Truth".

Aug 09, 2014 12:06 AM
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

I will look for your post of how it went Rob. Glad to see that you are willing to cross state lines to get to one.  :)

 

Dorie, I have enjoyed seeing your posts in the past. I'm sure you will be missed but things do come up.

 

It does count and you should be given extra credit Raymond!  :)

Aug 09, 2014 12:07 AM
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

It was a fun show to watch Jerry!

Good Luck with your MeetUp, they are a blast!

Aug 09, 2014 12:09 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tom. This is so good. I used to enjoy that show very much. You are really getting good at this.

Aug 09, 2014 12:29 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Tom:  My answer is "yes" ... I'd love to go to a meet-up again.  But for some reason, our area of Chicagoland has a very tough time getting them organized.  I've tried multiple times and the turn-out has been dismal.  For those that did attend, I think they'd agree ... very enjoyable and well-worth the effort ...

Gene  

Aug 09, 2014 12:30 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

I've had a great time attending our area's meet-ups! Why not go...It's a real kick!

Aug 09, 2014 12:41 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Tom, So many folks leave comments about wanting to go ... and they, to date, never have attended.  They are missing out ... BIG TIME.  It's their loss. We can lead a horse but we can't make them drink.

Aug 09, 2014 12:48 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Tom - You're right - it's really worth doing. Mary & I are driving down to Denver Monday evening for the meet-up there. It will be our 3rd in Denver, and it's a great group of people, and great conversation.

Aug 09, 2014 12:52 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Tom.   To answer your question yep.  Debbie and I really enjoyed the Albuquerque meetup.  It's the third time in three years we have meet fellow bloggers.  Knowing Gene is still on the road we called him last night told him if he needs a bed he's welcome to stay at our place on his way back to CA.  Those cross country trips can get rough when driving alone

Aug 09, 2014 01:16 AM
Mike Young
203kOnLine.com, covering the USA - Stallings, NC
FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809

Tom, you know me, I wouldn't miss one if I could be there. I didn't see yours soon enought, I'm in San Jose that Day then have to go to Watsoville and Salinas afterwards. My spirit will be with you. 

Tom runs a great meetup for anyone who is thinking about one and can make it, you really would do well to be there. I'm sorry I can't be with you all this time.

Aug 09, 2014 02:35 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Not likely this year.  The 2 closest scheduled are more than 2 hours away. 

Aug 09, 2014 03:55 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Good luck at your meetup, Tom. I truly would love to go but I really can't get away. I've been to two of them. One was planned and one was informal. Both were a lot of fun. 

Aug 09, 2014 07:59 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Tom~ There was a time when I was a bit intimidated about going. What was I going to talk about?? There's really nothing to worry about. There's always something to chat about and it may not be business.

Aug 09, 2014 08:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good luck with your MeetUp. They are always fun to attend.

Aug 09, 2014 09:25 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I loved To Tell The Truth Tom and yes, I'd love to go to a MeetUp but have offered to host one in the area with no takers. Last year, I did have the honor of being a virtual attendee, it's an option again this year!

Aug 09, 2014 11:26 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

None near me......closest one is 2 hr drive in evening.   Someday!

Aug 09, 2014 11:48 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The first one is the best since you have no idea what it is like. Then you want to go back again and again.

Aug 09, 2014 12:57 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

For me, it comes down to my natural shyness and anxiety.

Aug 09, 2014 04:49 PM