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Sharing The Love: ActiveRain Meet-Ups

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"Value comes in many forms. It isn't always measured in dollars. Personally, I consider my time on ActiveRain priceless."
-Carol Williams


As all of you probably know by now, I am retired and get no financial benefit from being a member of ActiveRain. Still, I enjoy staying active here and can honestly say it has enhanced my life in unimagined ways. 



Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting several ActiveRain members during my travels.  They include:

John Boles in the Boise area. I referred a family member to John and he did a fabulous job. They couldn't say enough nice things about him and I know if they have friends or family looking for real estate, John will get the call!




On my way through Utah last year, I got to meet the incomparable Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  Wanda brought me a beautiful goody basket that I was able to enjoy and share during the rest of my trip.

We had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed getting to know each other a bit better. I definitely want to get back to Utah to see Wanda again and, hopefully, play some golf with her and her honey, Mike.

During several visits to the Phoenix area, I've had the opportunity to meet: Anna Banna, Jan Green, Steffy Hristova, Brian England, Nancy Laswick, Richard Bazinet, David Dion,Tony & Suzanne Marriott and Sharon Lee.  Brian is always kind enough to be the ring leader and get the meetups organized when I am in the Phoenix area. Thanks Brian!

Anna Banana, Jan Green, Nancy Laswick and I have formed a little Happy Hour sisterhood when I am in town. 

Whenever I go to the Phoenix area, I feel like I have another family.



On my way home from my Phoenix trip last year, Myrl Jeffcoat took the time to come over and meet me for breakfast at my hotel. We had a fun visit. I hope we can meet up again in the future.  Myrl, I can't locate the picture of us. I switched computers so it's probably there. Do you have one? 

I'm planning an epic road trip this coming Fall and I hope to meet a whole bunch more ActiveRainers as I make the trek around the country.  Consider yourself warned!  LOL 

In the meantime, I have also enjoyed "meeting" many of you during the weekly Zoom meetings. 

So, here's a shout-out to all those I have met in person, on Zoom calls and those I want to meet in the future.  I love that ActiveRain brought us all together.

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Carol Williams

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- Carol Williams

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Happy March !




Comments(46)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Carol,

Ron and I have enjoyed meeting many members on our branding trips.  We have many happy memories like you do. Perhaps you will swing our way one of these days.  We have (I am told) many wonderful golf courses. A

Mar 08, 2021 01:46 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Wow - I recognize most of those faces.  It's wonderful that you were able to meet-up and share the love!

Mar 08, 2021 04:33 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Carol, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Mar 08, 2021 04:33 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel 
Don't be surprised if I DO stumble into your area one of these days. I hope you're not off on one of your amazing trips.  😃

Mar 09, 2021 06:01 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good Morning Myrl Jeffcoat 
I found the picture of us and have inserted it above!  Thanks for a fun breakfast meet up.

Mar 09, 2021 06:01 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I would love to have joined you these meet-ups. Come to think of it, we really need to get a mini meet-up going with Debb, Bernie, and Carol. :) 

Mar 09, 2021 06:46 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Don't forget the Paul Henderson...

Mar 10, 2021 04:31 PM
Carol Williams

Yes, we do, Debb. That would be fun... and Paul Henderson too!!!

Mar 11, 2021 04:53 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I think we all miss Kerrie's form of old school meet ups we had a long time ago Carol. I do appreciate the Zoom meet ups every week...

Mar 10, 2021 04:28 PM
Carol Williams

It seems we have to work harder to make meet-ups happen, doesn't it Paul? We need to do that one of these days!

Mar 11, 2021 04:54 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Mar 13, 2021 05:21 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. If you meander Chicago way let me know. As a retired guy myself, I can make some time. Miss the personal meet-ups! Enjoy your day.

Mar 14, 2021 05:37 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love the photos and memories! And can't wait to see more from your epic trip.... If you come this way, let me know!

Mar 14, 2021 06:38 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I just love this Carol - the bonds formed in the Rain are priceless! I remember going to my very first AR meet-up back in 2012 I think? That is where I met Margaret Rome - I am so fortunate to reside/work in the same state! We've met up on a few occasions for lunch, open houses, birthday celebrations.. and have talked on the phone countless hours (sometimes while walking a few miles).

 

I so miss the in-person meet-ups, hopefully we can all get together before too long. I certainly would enjoy a cross country trip and meeting all the members along the way!

Mar 14, 2021 12:47 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Vacation Meet-ups are the best and offer a great way to get to know some of the people we follow ere n the Rain.  You have had some great gatherings in your travels

Mar 14, 2021 03:43 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

What fun you have had traveling. Meet-ups with other Rainers is such fun when traveling, whether for business or vacation. I enjoyed reading about your adventures and seeing the photos - I know and have met a few of these wonderful people, too!

Jeff

Mar 14, 2021 04:03 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved your post and the photos, indeed the AR meet ups were always wonderful, we all made lasting friendships... now that CA is in Covid Shutdown for the past 12+ months this will slow down the friendship building face to face...Endre

Mar 14, 2021 11:30 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Carol! What a wonderful group of AR members you have met! All of them wonderful and I can tell you enjoyed each and every one of them.

Wanda is one of my 'dying-to-meet' members as we have many similarities and I am drawn to genuine folks and she certainly seems to be one of those.

I can't WAIT for your travels to the East Coast - I am definitely looking forward to meeting you soon too! 

Mar 15, 2021 11:10 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Carol,

Loved seeing all the Active Rain people you have met in your travels! You are adventruesome which is wonderful you are seeing the US and making new friends a long the way!!

Mar 15, 2021 04:08 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

This is so great Carol! How fun to meet one another in person! Hope to meet you someday!

Mar 15, 2021 07:05 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I do miss our ActiveRain meet ups and the zoom meetings are not quite the same Carol 🙂

Mar 15, 2021 08:47 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

So sorry I missed this post, and very glad I saw it.  Definitely, it's been wonderful getting to know you and spending time when you visit Arizona.  We're so lucky you made time in the past, driving sometimes 45 minutes to an hour to meet for 2 sets of happy hours and lunches!  Think I can speak for all you meet, that you are a real asset to this community!  Looking forward to our next happy hour outing!

Mar 23, 2021 07:29 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Isn't it wonderful if you can get around and meet other AR friends? Your photos are great! There's nothing better than lots of AR people who can meet over lunch and have a good time. 

Mar 27, 2021 01:43 PM