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Celebrating 100th Blog on January 1, 2007

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792

100th BlogWOW! I can't believe that this is my 100th blog on Active Rain since joining in August 2006. And what a great day to take this opportunity to make my 100th blog...January 1, 2007!

I remember when Catherine Myers invited me to join this place where people blogged called Active Rain. I had never heard of blogging...a little skeptical and somewhat frightened especially since Catherine became AOL and I was left to figure it all out on my own. I decided to give it a chance... started typing about something I knew...Real Estate. It became an addicting past time where most people that know me well would leave message and say...Gena, stop blogging and answer the phone! All things need to be done in moderation...although it's difficult to keep it in moderation.

The friends I've made here have been great. I can't think of another place where there are so many professionals all in one place that are so caring and knowledgeable. The camaraderie and referral base that I have experienced has been nothing short of remarkable. And now, after reading so many blogs about all the different areas where each of you live, I will be hard pressed to figure out which place to visit first.

I celebrate each and everyone here, you are great people with your client's interests at heart and it makes my heart glad to be in such company. The Active Rain staff, I can find no words for. It amazes me each day what talented and ingenious people Matt and Caleb are and how they envisioned such a thunderous place for all of us to come together. True "Rain Gods," thank you for giving us all this incredible opportunity!

We all have different voices and I have found my voice here at Active Rain which helped me to expand it to my Sacramento blog which never would have been possible had I not started here with all the other rain drops, dripping blogs into puddles which became rivers of thought, lakes of knowledge and oceans of friends. It is a wonderful community of exceptional people. I thank you for your graciousness and your open arms during these 100 blogs.

I must admit that technically, I have written more than 100 blogs since there were times that my blogs were not counted due to the over abundance of them in a given week. And alas, only 9 Featured Posts...and counting! But, officially this is my 100th blog.

Let the Blogs continue to RAIN!

Comments(14)

Maureen Francis
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Congratulations Gena!  What a great achievement.  Keep up the good work!
Jan 01, 2007 12:57 PM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time
Good job Gena. Congratulations! What a great learning experience AR is.
Jan 01, 2007 01:03 PM
Angus in Naperville IL
RE/MAX of Naperville - Naperville, IL

Cow-gratulations Gena! I always enjoy your contributions... How fun to do it on the first of the year! I was looking for some milestone posts for last week. Hopefully yours will make it for this week.

Moo

Jan 01, 2007 01:14 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Maureen, Thank you. I know you've been busy with all those great blogs that were submitted...just wanted to thank you for the inspiration of the elf dancing that I saw on your outside blog. I couldn't resist using it myself. It was fun.

Bryant, Thanks for coming on over to the West and helping celebrate my 100th blog and yes, AR is a great teacher...so glad to made it a part of the last few months.

Jan 01, 2007 01:15 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Angus, what are you talking about...I'm a mile stone without even blogging!!!! You must have gone absolutely nuts reading all of those posts. I really feel for ya. Thank you for coming on over and celebrating with me on such an auspicious occassion!
Jan 01, 2007 01:18 PM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Congrats, Gena! What an accomplishmet! And how cool to coincide on New Years! You are a valued contributor our community. Just imagine what the next 100 will bring!
Jan 01, 2007 05:31 PM
Kelly Mitchell
The Wine Siren & Agent Caffeine - Napa, CA
TheWineSiren.com Food | Wine | Fab *Napa Valley
Congratulations Gena!  What a wonderful milestone.  Keep up the great work.
Jan 01, 2007 07:11 PM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate
congratulations, keep up the good work Gena.
Jan 01, 2007 10:18 PM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Gena - great job on all your posts!  I enjoy reading them, and love the local content and consumer posts you do.

CONGRATS on the 100 mark!! 

Ann

Jan 02, 2007 12:50 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Rich, so you're singing in the rain...it's a great place to sing, isn't it? I appreciate your remarks and do look forward to the next 100. Thank you.

Kelly, it is a milestone and I am so grateful to AR and all those that rain here that have helped in making me fee comfortable. It's a great place.

Maureen, it felt so nice to know a few names from e-pro when I came...it helps to make the transition a little easier. Thank you for the congrats.

Ann, the consumer posts are my favorite, as well and I do thank you for your kind words and continued support. It's always nice to hear what you have to say...since it is always very positive.

Jan 02, 2007 10:44 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
RealtorĀ®, Springfield Mo Real Estate
Gina, congratulations on you 100th blog.  Hope I am able to say that this time next year.  I would have a problem without Active Rain now.  What a great place to meet and refer other agents.
Jan 02, 2007 11:02 AM
Craig Schiller
Trempealeau, WI
Jan 04, 2007 12:51 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Craig, Those are the prettiest roses I've ever gotten. Thank you so much. I was a little sad that I didn't make the dashboard like others on their 100th blog, but you made it all worthwhile. Thank you. You are such a sweet heart!

Kay. Thank you. Yes, this is very addicting but sometimes we do need to work with our clients...hard to keep up with all these blogs but it is a marvelous community of professionals that we are becoming acquainted with...I can't wait to see your 100th blog! Hopefully, a good looking young man like Craig will bring you flowers!

Jan 04, 2007 01:16 PM
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC
Gena, I am LATE to this......but CONGRATS!!!!! 
Jan 08, 2007 02:32 AM