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Active Rain Meetup in Phoenix with Ed Silva!

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 Active Rain Meetup in Phoenix with Ed Silva!

 

Today was another one of those great ActiveRain days - I got to meet another rainer in person!  Ed Silva called me awhile back saying he'd be going through Phoenix and could we meet up?  Of course!  I was looking forward to meeting with Ed and his lovely wife.  They're here in Arizona taking one of  their 'bucket list' trips including Sedona, North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as well. Oh how I love to visit all of those places.  By now I'm sure they're about ready to watch the sunset at the south rim of the canyon.  And if you've never been there to see that be SURE to get that on your bucket list - it is SPECTACULAR!
Meet Up with Ed Silva in Phoenix AZ

Ed is as fiesty and fun as he appears in the Rain! I learned a lot about him today from his wife - and Ed too! I had no idea he was such a passionate golfer.  And that means passionate golfer, every weekend both days if possible and other days if he can fit it into his schedule (his wife let me in on that secret). What's not to love about that!  Nada!

I also learned about his life before real estate as a salesperson on the road and he had some great stories including how it took him a week to get back home during the 9/11 crisis.  He's the kind of guy you'd want on your side anytime whether it be business or personal.   Ed's an all around really nice guy with a great sense of humor a bit of punch!. Love it!

My husband was able to join us as well and we spent a couple of hours at Starbucks discussing all kinds of fun stuff.  We also suggested some of our favorite places to see at the Grand Canyon both the North and South Rim and Sedona.  Be sure to be following Ed Silva's blog this next week or so because I'm quite certain he's going to have some spectacular photos and videos.  Enjoy your trip you two love birds!  It was great to meet you in person!

 

Mr & Mrs Ed Silva with Anna Banana

 

 Active Rain Meetup in Phoenix with Ed Silva!

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Anna, it was my pleasure to meet the Top Banana on ActiveRain, and the other banana as well. We did enjoy the ride through Flagstaff and the scenery was spectacular. Details at 11!  Thanks

Sep 14, 2013 10:58 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Anna

It's also nice to personally meet the person behind the blog.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 14, 2013 11:03 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Anna, How super. Meeting in person solidifies the friendship and now you know the real scoop on Ed straight from the wife.

Sep 14, 2013 11:12 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Anna- these are my favorite posts...when AR members have MeetUps!  Good thing- getting all of the real "stuff"  on Ed from his wife!  

Sep 14, 2013 11:23 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

ed knows how to golf? i never would have known. lol.

Sep 14, 2013 11:38 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Ed it was a delight for sure!  I'll be riding along with you this next few weeks as I've spent many years hiking the canyon and Sedona - so much fun!  Look forward to hearing your updates!!  Now I hope you're offline and out to see the sunset by now!!

Lou - it is indeed.  Everyone I've met - and there has been a lot - is exactly who they are online.

Debbie -  it's always fun meeting up in person.  And yes getting the real scoop was fun!

Kathy - yup the story is out now.  And honestly I can relate as there were many years I was a die hard golfer - and may get back there this season (that would be fun).  It was a delight to meet them in person!

 

Sep 14, 2013 11:40 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debbie -you didn't know - no - you probably knew that!!  LOL

Sep 14, 2013 11:41 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Anna, I love those special kinds of meet-ups.  I'm so envious of you.  I know I will get to meet many more Rainers in November at the NAR convention.  I hope you are one of them.

Sep 14, 2013 11:48 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Anna-What a special treat for you. It must be so much fun meeting the person behind the blog

Sep 14, 2013 12:23 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Glad you guys got to meet face to face.  I see him every 4 months at our meetups. 

I think he taught his grandson how to golf before he knew how to walk.

Sep 14, 2013 12:44 PM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Anna. It's great that you had a chance to spend some time with Ed and his wife. I've met some cool people courtesy of ActiveRain too :)

Sep 14, 2013 01:47 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathleen it has been so much fun over the years.  Not sure I'll be there as I do have another event I am considering - but we'll see!

Sharon - it is a treat!  They are such fun people and I'm sure they're having fun at the canyon!

Debbie - I figured so!   That sounds about right!!  Before his grandson could walk - love it!

Sep 14, 2013 01:48 PM
Jean Hanley
Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA
Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes
Wow, that sure sounds like a lot of fun! How cool that you got to meet Ed and his wife. We sure have a nice big family here in the Rain, don't we?
Sep 14, 2013 01:52 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like a great visit Anna, I am sure that Ed will enjoy these sights, I know that I always enjoyed that area.

Sep 14, 2013 04:30 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Just the words Ed Silva bring a smily to my face.  Of course, I KNOW there's a smily on good old Ed's face.

Sep 14, 2013 09:05 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Anna. What a great story. Ed sounds wonderful and meeting him must have been terrific. You are the best.

Sep 14, 2013 09:26 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Anna, meet-ups are so much fun. Next is a phone call to hear the voice. Had that opportunity this week and your name came up! Enjoy your day!

Sep 14, 2013 09:57 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

What a fun time Anna!  I love seeing pictures of all of these AR meetups.                                                              

Sep 14, 2013 10:30 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Very cool, I like Ed and imagine it was delightful to meet him in person. And you KNOW how I feel about you Miss Banana. Hope to share a beverage with you at some point in Phoenix or? 

Sep 04, 2014 01:05 AM