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Girl's Night Out and Friendships Blossomed

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Real Estate Agent with Dirt Road Real Estate SA676002000

During my seven years here on Active Rain, I have been blessed with friends I have met as well as friends I have yet to me. This past weekend I had the opportunity to break bread with Carol Williams  who was on her way south to her winter hideaway.

As Carol is so much fun, I invited another REALTOR® good friend, Brenda Curwick, to join us for dinner. Of course dinner was at Red Cellar & Bistro.

Between the great customer service, excellent food and adult libations, the conversation flowed. Yes, there was some real estate sharing, however most of it was just girl talk.

I am so grateful that Carol included me in her southward trip. This was the second time we have met in person. If you have a chance, meeting Carol is indeed a blessing. She is so full of life and will tickle your funny bone.

Thankfully I have met several other Active Rain members here in AZ.  All of these encounters have been great encounters and have provided me with new friendships. When we meet fellow Active Rain members in person, this endeavor extends the cyberspace presence into a real person to person relationship. I am reminded of the words by Marcel Proust:

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

Leanne M Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile Because Life Begins Where the Pavement Ends.

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Leanne M. Smith, MS, GRI, rCRMS

2018 KGVAR Rookie Realtor of the Year-55+
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Having just gotten together for a meetup that Brian England organized I can definitely agree that the meetups are a real gift

Nov 11, 2024 04:33 AM
Leanne Smith

Brian England has a calling to be a meeting organizer. He also arranged my first meet up with fellow Arizonian real estate agents and Active Rain Members in the Phoenix area. 

Nov 11, 2024 04:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Leanne... I can totally attest to how much fun Carol is... she spent a night at my house a few years ago when she did her cross-country trip and we had a lovely dinner out. These kinds of meet-ups are so much fun.

Nov 11, 2024 04:40 AM
Leanne Smith

So true Nina Hollander, Broker And Carol is indeed a lot of fun. She is most definitely a high energy individual.

Nov 11, 2024 06:05 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think that I recall you talking about Red Cellar & Bistro.  I am glad that you got to meet Carol Williams 

Nov 11, 2024 04:41 AM
Leanne Smith

Yes the Red Cellar & Bistro is one of most favorite places to enjoy an adult beverage and an excellent meal.  I too am glad to reconnect with Carol and have my friend Brenda meet Carol. Connections are indeed powerful.

Nov 11, 2024 06:04 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Leanne. Over the years I have had the opportunity to meet several members of the Rain personally. Some still here and many gone. I am hoping to meet a few more personally before it is over. Enjoy your day.

Nov 11, 2024 04:50 AM
Leanne Smith

Good morning Wayne Martin Yes meeting fellow Rain members is indeed a treat. I too hope to meet a few more.  Enjoy this Veteran's Day.

Nov 11, 2024 06:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Leanne - sounds as if another successful  ActiveRain meetup of very special moments.  

Nov 11, 2024 05:11 AM
Leanne Smith

Absolutely Michael Jacobs  - Carol Williams is indeed a joy to be around.

Nov 11, 2024 06:01 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Darn you, Leanne. That is not the picture I would have chosen to share. You've blown my serious facade.  🤣

We did have a lovely time and probably could have stayed another few hours talking and laughing.

Thanks to you and Brenda for sharing the evening with me.

Nov 11, 2024 05:33 AM
Leanne Smith

Serious facade? Given your AR recent photo, I thought you would embrace this photo.  I could to have stayed and yet we have another day in the future possibly upon your return to WA.  By then the renovations to our 66 Guest room will be complete.

Nov 11, 2024 06:03 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Leanne- you beautiful ladies look like you are having so much fun!!! I am thankful that I had the opportunity to meet Carol Williams 

Nov 11, 2024 05:33 PM
Leanne Smith

This was the second time to meet Carol and even more enjoyable than the first time. 

Nov 12, 2024 02:57 PM