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My 1st Active Rain meeting with an AR member..... Rob who??????

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Mortgage and Lending with Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc

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I had the pleasure of meeting Rob Robinson on March 15, 2007. We picked this day because we are both college basketball fans and decided to meet in The City of Brotherly Love. We first met for some drinks at Mahogany's which is a cigar bar above Holt's Cigar Company. We had a few cigars, some good drinks, and some great discussion.

Rob happens to be my first contact with a member from Active Rain. Brian Brady was suppose to have been my 1st contact last month, but he had something come up last minute. And Ravi Shah was suppose to meet Rob and I out, but he was the responsible one. He first had floor duty and then last minute, had an appointment with a client. But Rob and I made do and actually had a great time. I had a lot of good laughs with Rob.  Gee, I wonder why and you will see in a moment.

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As you can see, Rob has a sense of humor. Rob is originally from Philly and use to be in the Mummers for about 35 years.

Here, Rob wrote a post on the day of a Mummer. Hey You Wench !!! A Philly Photo story. Enjoy this, it was interesting. 

 

 

 

 

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In any case, Rob and I headed off to Moriarty's Restaurant/Irish Pub 3 blocks down the street, all on Walnut Street in center city Philadelphia. We got there around 3 pm and parted ways around 5 pm. Rob had to get back to his wife. Besides, he lives in Allentown, Pa, which is about a good hour North of the city. But don't worry, Rob took the train into the city and I took the high speed line myself.

Overall, it was a great way to celebrate the kick off of March Madness, the week leading up to St. Patty's day, and good friends from Active Rain. And Rob was just a very down to earth and fun guy to hang with. Oh yea, and seems to be very passionate about how he handles his job in regards to title work. Give him a shout some time....

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The last picture, taken with my new Treo 750.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rob Robinson- Lehigh Valley PA
Bertrum Settlements (Title & Abstract) - Allentown, PA

BEACH PARTY HOSTED BY RAVI?  WHEN???????????????  WOOHOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff and I did have a blast.  Methinks I may have had 1/2 too many after I got on the train....and said "Rob, I think maybe you had a 1/2 too many". 

Jeff is a bit taller than me.  His 1/2 too many probably had no effect on him.

Mohagany's is a REALLY cool place.  We sat in comfy chairsand smoked great stogies (spell that right?), complimented some of the AR members and just shook our heads at others.  It was pretty amazing how we had VERY similar thoughts about various members. (It isn't like Jeff and I talk often and this was our first face to face).

Jeff's insite is always a pleasure to me reading on AR.  I am not a Mortgage Broker - and people like Jeff bring passion and valuable information to the table.

Methinks we shall do this again sometime. [ make note - Jeff has excellent taste - bring larger credit card next time  :^)  ]

errrrrrrrr........that was a joke Jeff  HA

Sorry you missed it Ravi....but then again......BEACH PARTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 30, 2007 05:44 AM
Rob Robinson- Lehigh Valley PA
Bertrum Settlements (Title & Abstract) - Allentown, PA
Oh, slight correction Jeff - I've been a Mummer for 35 years.
Mar 30, 2007 06:13 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Heather... seriously, do call....  Philly is a great place and not sure when the last time you went there.....

Rob... yes, very good time. What, are you talking like Nick M. now?  lol And sorry about that, it's been corrected. Maybe it was the amount of shots that I was counting that we did. And the shots that I bought for those girls... lol

Mar 30, 2007 06:17 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Hey Jeff - that's pretty cool!  I met Nick M. the other day here in Miami and he is such a cool guy (just as cool in person as he is here in AR) - we made a pact not to post the photos though - I even have a video.
Mar 30, 2007 07:22 AM
Rob Robinson- Lehigh Valley PA
Bertrum Settlements (Title & Abstract) - Allentown, PA
You mean Nick wasn't in Philly with us?  uh oh.  Then who was that person on the train whose ear I yapped off............
Mar 30, 2007 08:19 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Ines... come on, show us some picks, at least the clean ones...  ;o)  Yes, I would love to meet both you and Nick.

Rob... no, that was St. Patty that you were talking to. Or was it the evil Leprecon?  Or is it leprechaun? I realized that there are two ways I guess? Anyhow Rob, it wasn't Santa...

Mar 30, 2007 09:33 AM
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ
philllyyyyyy   hmmmmmmmmmmm cheesesteaks yum.  Glad you guys had fun I am jealous
Mar 30, 2007 02:20 PM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
He made me promise - you have to ask NICK for permission!
Mar 30, 2007 03:05 PM
Fran Gatti
RE/MAX Integrity - Medford, OR
Managing Principal Broker - RE/MAX Integrity

Guys,

That sounds fun.  I can't even meet with other people in California, we're so far North, let alone ever meet with you East Coasters.  I'm bummed (sad face). 

(Smiling now) In 20 minutes it's the first day of Spring Break.  Have fun.

Fran

Mar 30, 2007 06:38 PM
Ron Withers ----Retired Mortgage Professional
Kissimmee, FL

Jeff & Rob,

It's great to hear that something great occured due to the relationships generated by participation in the AR Network. Curiously, how did your perspectives match up on the NCAA playoffs? Any friendly rivalry there?

Mar 31, 2007 05:15 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Desiree.... yes, it was fun. And don't be jealous... come out and join us next time...  lol  

Ines.... Yes ma'am...  ;o)  I am going to send Nick an e-mail right after this.  thanks  By the way, saving me any of those little chick marsh mellows?

Fran.... I said the same thing at first, because I don't have anyone in my backyard per se. Ravi Shaw who is about 15 minutes from me, we are going to try and meet. But Rob is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from me, but we meet in the city...   Enjoy the Spring Break I guess. Is it because you have kids? And that they are off?  Going some where?

Ron....  yes, this site has brought some people together, face to face. It's how you use this. My picks?  Well, I have Florida winning it in one pool and Ohio St in the other. I actually have one sheet that has all 4 teams in the final four. I need both Florida and Ohio St to advance...  then I am looking great.  Thanks for stopping by.

Mar 31, 2007 06:52 AM
Eddy Martinez
Nationwide Funding Group - Highland Park, CA

Glad to see to you guys had a game and kudos to he both of you for not drinking and driving. 

You made a minor typo you put the year as 2006 instead of 2007.

Eddy  

Mar 31, 2007 09:02 AM
Ron Withers ----Retired Mortgage Professional
Kissimmee, FL

Jeff,

Talk about having your cake and eating it too or having the best of both worlds! It appears that yesterday way your lucky day. Florida and OSU....go Florida!

Apr 01, 2007 02:00 AM
Eddy Martinez
Nationwide Funding Group - Highland Park, CA

Florida gave us another butt kicking, they will repeat this year. They are just too tough inside.

Eddy 

Apr 01, 2007 09:24 AM
Brian Brady
Matthews Capital Markets - Tampa, FL
858-699-4590
Rob's a great dude.  Always there with comic relief when it's most needed but serially professional when required.
Apr 11, 2007 04:21 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Eddy.... yes, it was fun...

Ron.... yes, I had my cake too... lol  In one of my pools, I not only had the final four, but both teams in the championship game. But I had OSU winning it. In my other pool, I had Florida winning it... but I came in 4th in that one.

Eddy... yes they did...  such a powerful team and they pulled it off...

Brian...  Rob who?  lol  Yes, we had a good time. Too bad you weren't around.

Apr 12, 2007 05:37 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
You two look so cute together in that picture:-)
Jun 21, 2007 01:18 AM
Larry Downey
Primerica Financial Services - Charleston, SC
Nice mummers picture of Rob. Man, I miss that prade. Man, I miss that city! 
Jun 21, 2007 03:50 AM
Rob Robinson- Lehigh Valley PA
Bertrum Settlements (Title & Abstract) - Allentown, PA
Larry, where are you now and did you live in Philly in a previous life?
Jun 21, 2007 04:18 AM
Larry Downey
Primerica Financial Services - Charleston, SC

I'm currently in Charleston, SC. I've been here for three years. It is a beautiful city! I grew up in Fishtown right along the Delaware River. All the family is back up there but they come and visit me more and more every year. 

Jun 22, 2007 03:01 AM