Look Who I Had Lunch With!

By
Real Estate Agent with WINEormous.com

kathy & tom

Yes indeed, that's Kathy McGraw. Kathy and I don't live terribly far from each other and have corresponded several times, but yesterday she took up my invitation to have lunch with me in Indian Wells. I have been so blessed to meet so many of my blogging buddies this year!

I was waiting for Kathy in front of the gorgeous Hyatt Grand Champions Hyatt

when she called me. She was in front of the conference center. She spotted me and we went in and had lunch and a good visit. The photo of us, by the way, was taken by Steve Goddard, who is running unopposed for C.A.R. president-elect for 2009. Kathy and I spent the hour talking about active rain (of course), business and life in general. I'm sure our paths will cross again.

The meetings here are going well. I'll finish up by sharing a photo of the Renaissance Esmerelda, where most of the sessions are being held.

renaissance

EDIT: Kathy did not like the picture... I have "played" with it.

Tom Plant, Murrieta Real Estate Expert – GRI, e-PRO – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – 951.907.9701

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Comments (20)

Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ
I am going to start call you the official "Ambassador" for Active Rain.    Glad you had a good time... Kathy's a great lady!
Jan 24, 2008 02:07 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Adorable picture of you and Kathy, Tom! How wonderful that you're able to get together with so many AR members in person, especially over a casual lunch.

The Renaissance is certainly very beautiful...wow.

Jo 

Jan 24, 2008 02:28 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Well, I met her first lol!  I'm glad you got the chance to meet Kathy too. She really is a wonderful lady and hey.....when we meeting for lunch?

Jan 24, 2008 03:05 AM
Linda Scanlan
A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX
Tom, I'm jealous...you get to meet the cream of the crop here in the Rain!
Jan 24, 2008 03:12 AM
Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~
Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT
What a fun time and a darling picture. How fortunate for both of you to have met.  Have I told you lately that I love your smile? I hope we can meet for lunch when I'm out there in May.  Have a fabulous day!
Jan 24, 2008 05:04 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Tom...Tom that picture has to go....see why I hate having my picture taken....you look great, but me the colors and wow uck.......hey I loved our lunch but that picture has to go....send it to photoshop for color control or something.....Darn good thing I'm not eating right now.....:(
Jan 24, 2008 06:53 AM
Shannon Lefevre
John R. Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
Tom...I'm not sure but I think you might be running for Active Rain's "most photographed with other members" member!  What a great post and picture of you and Kathy...as for Kathy...don't listen to her she's just bashful! :)
Jan 24, 2008 12:06 PM
Fran White
North Kansas City Real Estate, Reece and Nichols Residential - Kansas City North, MO
Kansas City North Real Estate, 816-682-3897
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time!!! Enjoy!!!
Jan 24, 2008 12:17 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Desiree - I'll wear that title proudly! Thanks. Yes she is.

Jo - It really is gorgeous here. We had a great time and will do it again.

Sally - Yes, you did. Are you offering me a ticket?

Linda - I sure do. When do we get to meet?

Julie - Too bad Kathy didn't like it!And thanks. ;-) Let's make it happen!

Kathy - I "Photoshopped" it... hope you like it better...

Shannon - Yes she is. Thanks.

Fran - Having a great time and learning even more. My brain is full!

Jan 24, 2008 01:37 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate
Tom - Your get the real Social Networker man of the year award :) Great that you are able to meet so many people.
Jan 24, 2008 11:11 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Good morning Tom,
Two of my favorite AR friends together, how great is that!  One of these days....................................
Jan 24, 2008 11:14 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Bill - It's becoming an addiction. Thanks for my "award'.

Cynthia - My place or yours? ;-)

Jan 25, 2008 12:50 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Tom......you are a real Sweetheart....and changing the picture....well You are the best......Thank you...

Cynthia and everyone else....if you get a chance to meet Tom in person he is delightful, and oh so popular ....I think he knew everyone at that conference :) :)

Jan 25, 2008 02:37 AM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA
Kathy - You like it better? Thanks for the kind words... right back atcha.
Jan 25, 2008 03:02 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Tom- I still have to get the picture  of us from my camera....I hope it turned out good.....and yes I like this one better....it looks all ARTSY LOL....yep, artsy is better than looking uck :)

Jan 25, 2008 05:17 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Tom - you sure do enjoy playing with those photos - one day it looks one way and when I come back it has changed - cool -
Jan 25, 2008 05:40 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
So...............who paid:-)
Jan 25, 2008 06:46 AM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA

Kathy - I'm glad you're happier now.

Barbara-Jo & Bill - Kathy asked me to "fix" it...

Jason - Our friend "Dutch" picked up the tab. You know Dutch, don't you?

Jan 25, 2008 08:27 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Tom:  Interesting picture.  How did you do that?  I read one of the comments above that you should be called the official Ambassador for Active Rain.  I think that is very fitting.  You rock.
Feb 07, 2008 01:50 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA
Donna - I did that in Photoshop. Kathy didn't care for her picture so I played with it. ;-)
Feb 08, 2008 01:46 AM

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