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Active Rain Birthday Party Chicago Style!!!

By Lucky Lang

Real Estate Agent with Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island BK3351211

June 18, 2007 01:36 AM

Chicago's Active Rain Birthday Cake by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO ACTIVE RAIN !!!

The invitation went out to everyone on Craig Schiller's post: MANGIA! MANGIA! and Celebrate Active Rain in Chicago-land this June 16th.

Craig Schiller & Lola Audu by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Craig Schiller made the arrangements at Maggianos Restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois & Lola Audu was the first to post about it (even though she drove all the way back home that night to Michigan) with Recipie for an Active Rain Celebration...Chicago Land Style!

Lydia Heaton by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Lydia Heaton planned all the events across the country and announced them in her post: Happy Birthday ActiveRain Big 5. She also created a new group called ActiveRain Gatherings where people can post about all the fun get togethers we have!

Active Rain Birthday Party Beauties by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Sara Bonert, Laura Lang, Lydia Heaton, and Michelle Taylor!

Blogging Babes Part II by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Standing are: Mrs. Eric (Heidi) Rogers, Lori Gilmore, and Kimberly Wester.

Seated are: Sara Bonert, Laura Lang, and Michelle Taylor.

Clement Makes A Point by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Greg Zaccagni, Clement Audu, and the lovely Lola Audu

Birthday Celebration by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Matt Heaton, Mike Wester, and Kimberly Wester

No Drinking At All by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

There was no drinking at all, right Greg?

Serious Discussions by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

Just serious discussions with Craig Schiller, Eileen Landau, and Julie Ferenzi.

Group Photo by Lucky Lang qcfsbr.com

This is a partial group photo. Sorry about the quality, the mood lighting made a difficult picture. Other attendees included: Justyna Frank, Richard Parr, Laurie Dunnmire, Eric Rogers, and many more. Those of you that I missed linking drop me a comment below and I will add you!

Thanks again to all the organizers and all of the attendees! It was a great way to celebrate this milestone!

Lucky :)

Update (New Posts): "How Does Active Rain Make Money?" Chicago Wanted Answers. by Craig Schiller

Happy Birthday Active Rain! by Eileen Landau

THANK YOU Active Rain For The Chicago Birthday Party by Sara Bonert

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Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Neal,

You'll have no problem with BB & TLW there!

You could probably collect admission!

Lucky :)

Jun 18, 2007 11:48 PM

Greg Zaccagni

The Federal Savings Bank - Wheaton, IL

Illinois Mortgage Lender

Lucky:

Thanks for posting that photo! They say the only bad press is no press so I'm happy you chose to include me. I feel compelled to set the record straight that I had NO alcohol that day. Perhaps you camera flash?

Even without alcohol I had a great time and look forward to meeting again in the future.

Greg Z.

Jun 19, 2007 02:07 AM

Chris Tesch

RE/MAX Bryan-College Station - College Station, TX

College Station, Texas Real Estate

Looks like fun! I'm thinking we need to get something going in Texas!!!

Jun 19, 2007 10:16 AM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Greg,

Is that your story and you're sticking to it?

Well, alrighty then!

Lucky :)

Jun 19, 2007 09:42 PM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Chris,

Sounds like a great idea! You would be able to get a huge turnout down there and I'm sure that you'd find that it was worth your while. Contact Lydia and she will assist you.

Good luck and have fun!

Lucky :)

Jun 19, 2007 09:44 PM

Sara Bonert

Zillow - Atlanta, GA

Real Estate Internet Marketing

Just gave the event a shout out on Zillow's corporate blog- http://www.zillowblog.com/zillow_blog/2007/06/active_rain_bir.html

Jun 21, 2007 02:52 AM

Leo Namiot - LeoLends.com

Canopy Mortgage - Leo Namiot - Saint Augustine, FL

More than just great rates

Looks like it was a blast and everyone seems to be having a good time. Wish I was there

Jun 21, 2007 05:37 AM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Sara,

Nice post! Way to work them both!

Lucky :)

Jun 21, 2007 12:04 PM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Leo,

Are you going to make it to the New York event?

Lucky :)

Jun 21, 2007 12:05 PM

Rob Lang

At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS

Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Lucky,

Thanks for sharing the photos. It was as if I was there. Glad you were able to make it. I'm hoping to be at the Hawaii gathering in Jan 2008 and attending CRS Sellabration!

Rob

Jun 23, 2007 06:56 AM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Rob,

That would definitely be awesome! Your second trip to Hawaii, right?

Lucky :)

Jun 23, 2007 10:54 PM

Rob Lang

At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS

Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Lucky,

Yes, but hopefully not my last.

Rob

Jun 23, 2007 11:59 PM

Mobile Austin Notary

Apostille/Authentication/Embassy Legalization, Notary Public, Loan Signing Agent & Process Server Services - Austin, TX

www.mobileaustinnotary.com

Looked like a great Party.

Dec 01, 2008 04:15 PM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Jenette,

It was! Matt and Lydia enjoyed their time here in the Midwest!

Thanks for commenting!

Lucky :)

Dec 01, 2008 08:50 PM

"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.

President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Lucky...

Little by little I'm trying to get all the AR Gatherings post back into the AR Gathering Group. Could you please edit and put this post back where it belongs? :)

<ActiveRain Gatherings>

TLW...ROAR!

Dec 01, 2008 09:39 PM

"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.

President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Thank you :)

Dec 01, 2008 09:53 PM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

TLW,

My Pleasure! It is done.

I've also added:

NAR Convention Trip - Day Three and a half!

and the Infamous:

NAR Convention Trip - Day Three and a LATE NIGHT - ACTIVE RAIN PARTY - RATED PG

Hope it's not too spicey for you!

Lucky :)

Dec 01, 2008 10:04 PM

"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.

President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

LOL...

Spicey? You know me better than that :)

TLW...ROAR!

Dec 01, 2008 11:49 PM

Sara Bonert

Zillow - Atlanta, GA

Real Estate Internet Marketing

Can you believe this was almost three years ago!!! I just mentioned this event in a blog post about RainCamp Chicagohappening next week. To compare this Windy City event to what RainCamp will be next week is pretty amazing. I liked how in this post you mention the question du jour back then, how will Active Rain make money? Well, now we at least have a better answer to that! All the best to you Lucky, and all the other AR pioneers mentioned here.

Apr 12, 2010 10:53 AM

Lucky Lang

Premiere Plus Realty Marco Island - Marco Island, FL

Marco Island & Naples Florida Real Estate

Sara,

Yes, isn't that crazy!?!

I saw the post about the RainCamp in Chicago. Unfortunately, Laura and I were unable to attend because of her Dad's passing and funeral in Austin, Texas.

Hope all is well with you!

Take Care!

Lucky :)

Apr 25, 2010 12:53 AM