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Throwback Thursday: Washington DC Meetup 2012

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

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

March 09, 2017 10:37 AM

Washington DC Meetup 2012

Washington DC 2012 Meetup

I've had the pleasure, multiple times, of enjoying Washington DC meetups in May when attending the CRS/NAR meetings that are held each year. Way back in 2012 I got to enjoy a wonderful time with some terrific Washington DC and Maryland friends at a waterfront restaurant in Annapolis.

It was also memorable because of the battle cry "Don't Eat That Yet" so dedicated bloggers could snap photos of the beautiful food before being distrupted. Silly, perhaps, but we had a good laugh over it.

Pictured here, from left to right, are Richard Iarossi , Martha Brown , Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland , me, Patricia Kennedy and Margaret Woda . Others attended but had to leave before the party ended.

You can read about this meetup if you care to.

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Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I totally recognize Margaret Rome and Patricia Kennedy, and although I've never met these lovely women, I'm sure I could pick them out in a crowded room in heartbeat.

Mar 09, 2017 07:08 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Martha Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD

Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

what a fun gathering that was Jeff. Hard to believe it has been 5 years already. So happy we were able to make it all happen!!

Mar 09, 2017 07:39 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It was a very secial evening Amanda S. Davidson I hope we can do something similar again!

It's a wonderful group of friends, talented bloggers and real estate professionals Ed Silva It was a honor to be part of this event, and such great fun!

Jeff

Mar 09, 2017 08:22 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It was a fun event and I loved sharing it with others Ron and Alexandra Seigel

I hope you will George Souto - you would love it!

Ah yes, the crabs! There is something about Chesapeake crabs Patricia Kennedy

Jeff

Mar 09, 2017 08:24 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy Streib - agreed! I love being part of them, and reading about them! We are such a special community!

No doubt Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents and you would enjoy meeting them!

Jeff

Mar 09, 2017 08:26 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It was very special Martha Brown and I would love to do it again. I will be in DC, arriving May 15th and leaving the 18th. Perhaps we can do something then? A REUNION!!

Jeff

Mar 09, 2017 08:28 PM

Martha Brown

Annapolis, MD

Martha Brown

That would be awesome. Lets see what I can pull together. Want to come to Annapolis again or somewhere in DC?

Mar 10, 2017 04:22 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jeff. Some of those I would have recognized, others not so much.

Mar 10, 2017 03:04 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great post, I always forget to snap photos for posts when out eating or leaving reviews, I need someone to shout out dont eat that yet.

Mar 10, 2017 06:49 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow Jeff, How many people have you met in the rain in person, maybe a contest on the person with the most!

Mar 10, 2017 07:06 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

I get that James Dray It's been fun meeting Rainers I have gotten to know in person!

It really was funny, and everyone understood Nick & Trudy Vandekar I suppose you can overdo the photos of food.

Hi Will Hamm - a number of years ago I started a list, but stopped it probably 5 years ago, maybe longer. At that point it was around 150 so my best guess is it's well over 200 now!

Jeff

Mar 10, 2017 07:26 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I will be there this year the 15th to the 20th. Got to represent my Board you know. I would love to get together with some of the local gang that week.

Mar 10, 2017 07:53 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Martha Brown

Oh Debbie that is awesome. I will definitely let you know what and where!!

Mar 10, 2017 04:23 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Debbie Reynolds

I will put out the word some more to see what we can organize. It would be great fun!

Jeff

Mar 10, 2017 04:06 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Jeff -- thank you for sharing such a great photo. There are certainly a lot of smiles captured here reflecting the obvious good times.

Mar 10, 2017 05:08 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Jeff

A step back into time . . . . Seem like the time is flying back.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 10, 2017 06:46 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

How cool! What a great looking bunch! -Kasey

Mar 11, 2017 09:32 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

It was great fun Michael Jacobs and neat to be the only person from out of town!!

It was a wonderful memory! We are hoping for a repeat this May in DC Lou Ludwig

Kasey & John Boles and the team at Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC Thanks!

Jeff

Mar 11, 2017 07:52 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing some of your DC MeetUp memories.

Mar 12, 2017 05:12 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Jeff - what fun meetups are. I recognize a few friendly faces.

Mar 12, 2017 06:17 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

And we are looking forward to making more memories this year Roy Kelley Are you close enough?

Grant Schneider There are really great fun, and I enjoy the ones with people from different parts of the country the best!! This next one should be lots of fun!

Jeff

Mar 12, 2017 08:15 PM