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More Fun From REtech South!

 

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend REtech South in Atlanta on Thursday and Friday and had a great time.......but I stayed so busy in classes and attending social events that I didn't have much time to spend on ActiveRain reading blogs, much less doing any writing of my own.

 

My plan was to spend time over the weekend reviewing my notes, begin implementing some of the things I learned (more on that later), and writing posts about the event and a couple of community posts for the challenge.

 

Within a few hours after returning home from Atlanta Friday evening, my dad became seriously ill and was rushed to the hospital.  I spent that night at the hospital, the next day, and felt good enough about his condition to go home about 10:30 Saturday evening.  He is being well cared for, but we are still trying to determine what is causing his illness.  He is still very sick and has a long way to go.  Please keep us all in your prayers as a host of doctors try to unravel the mystery of what is making my dad so sick.

 

In the meantime, I am hanging out at the hospital, keeping my mom company.  Today I brought my laptop so I could download photos from REtech South and catch up on emails, Facebook and ActiveRain.  It has been a learning experience for my mom and she is amazed at all the technology.  She has enjoyed seeing pictures of my AR buddies (and some of their children and pets)!  I've seen a lot of photos from RETSO posted already, and here are a few more.......

 

 

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden preparing to ride a Segway in the Exhibition Hall

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

 

 

Connie Harvey, Jason Crouch and Debe Maxwell

Connie Harvey, Jason Crouch, Debe Maxwell

 

 

Pamela St. Peter and Patty Keller

Pamela St. Peter and Patty Keller

 

 

Stacie Wells and Thom Abbott

Stacie Wells and Thom Abbott

 

 

The signature drink of RETSO......"The Robot"

The Robot REtech South

 

 

Hanging out at the Tweet Up event at The Arena Tavern

The Arena Tavern

 

 

Me and a new friend I met in the Exhibition Hall!

REtech South

 

 

 

 

REtech South

 

Join us next year at REtech South 2011!

 

 

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Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-PRO®, SRES, ASP

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL  35244

 

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Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Considering how much sleep I lost after I got back home, I'm suprised I am not in bed yet tonight but I'm wide awake!  I'm looking forward to sharing your comments with my mom tomorrow.  She will love reading them......I've been telling her about my AR friends and now she really is beginning to understand how important our online friendships are!

Much love to all of you! :o)

Mar 29, 2010 04:27 PM
Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

Looks like this was a great time and opportunity to meet other rainers !

Mar 29, 2010 04:31 PM
Nancy Williams
Coldwell Banker Homestead Group Select Professionals - Harrisburg, PA

Great solidering on, Ann.  A character test, for sure.   Sending positive thoughts/prayers for your Dad's condition and your family.

Mar 29, 2010 04:58 PM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

With everything that's going on, it's a wonder that you're head's not spinning. Thanks so much for sharing the photos. It's great to see those smiling faces from Active Rain.

Mar 29, 2010 05:11 PM
Barbara Kornegay
REMAX Essential - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate, Homes

I am sorry about your father... We will keep him in our prayers - Looks like you had a good time at the convention:)

Mar 29, 2010 10:30 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Ann, I bet the robot helped to digest all of your information.  Likewise with the other post readers, I pray for this mystery illness to be identified and healed completely by the sovereign power of God.  Cherise

Mar 29, 2010 10:51 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ann, looks like a good time was had by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your Dad and your Family.

Mar 30, 2010 12:23 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Ann it must be great meeting people from ActiveRain.  Sorry I couldn't join you.

Mar 30, 2010 01:16 AM
Frank & Jodi Orlando
Frank & Jodi Orlando Get Us A Home Realty Atlanta Homes Sale - Cumming, GA

Ann, hope your Dad is fine, you must be exhausted. Glad you had a great time in our city! You folks should get together more often as we were covered up over the weekend ;-)

Mar 30, 2010 01:47 AM
Home Design
Alpharetta, GA
Home Design and Real Estate

Hey Ann, it looks like you met Metro Mike...lol.  I used to work for Metrobrokers and know him real well!

Mar 30, 2010 02:24 AM
Susan Brown
Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Ann - This sounds like it was a wonderful event.  I don't know how you kept up with all the balls you're juggling!  Great photos for us to enjoy too.

Mar 30, 2010 02:33 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Too many trips planned this year, so little time. Maybe next year for me.

Mar 30, 2010 02:53 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

It was really fun to see your pictures.  Thanks for taking the time to post this.  Praying for God's healing for your dad at this time.

Mar 30, 2010 04:34 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hi Ann, sending healing thoughts for your Dad and hoping the source of his illness is found out soon.

Love the picture of ECG, how'd she do on that thing? And we all have to know what the heck is in 'The Robot'?

Mar 30, 2010 07:21 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

We'll keep your dad in our thoughts and hope he is better soon.

As to RE Tech South.  I'm sure it was great.  Debe says the RE Tech's are great.

Mar 30, 2010 09:31 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Love the post and the photos. I so missed going this year.

I didn't know about your dad, but will be saying some prayers for his recovery.

Mar 30, 2010 12:01 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

LOVE the post Ann ! I just sense what a blast you guys all had :o)

... glad to hear that Dad is slowly getting better...I wish him continued recovery.

Great pics !

Mar 30, 2010 03:40 PM
Greg Gorman
John R Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate

Hey Ann...first of all, prayers and thoughts for your dad's recovery. I know you are surrounded by love, friends and family. Secondly, I'm looking forward to hearing about your tech trip. Hugs

Mar 31, 2010 01:49 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Hi Ann!  What a great time we did have!  Sorry that it's been a tough time for you though.  We all have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. 

It was such a pleasure meeting you again, and this time having some time to visit.  But it's never enough.  Can't wait to get together again...

Mar 31, 2010 05:10 AM
Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

Sounds like fun times with a mixture of some good ole fashioned learning thrown in.

Apr 03, 2010 09:14 AM