Broker barbecues at the office --- just one of the things our broker does for his agents

Just one of the fun things we do at our office...

Usually, for one Friday of the month, we hold a Brown Bag lunch with our broker, during which we discuss events and issues pertaining to real estate. It's an informal roundtable discussion.

However, the brown bag luncheon was scheduled on July 3 when only a few of us didn't take off for the long July 4th weekend.

So last Friday, my broker, Michael Studebaker, of my company, Gallagher and Lindsey in Alameda CA, did something fun: he barbecued pork --- AT THE OFFICE!

He set up a barbecue at an alleyway behind the office, brought the meat and accoutrements. By 11:30 am, as the smell of the barbecue floated, our mouths were watering, our stomachs growling.

So we hurriedly set the tables. Some of us brought the wine and beer. Others brought the artichoke dip and chips. And ALL of us brought the good cheer.

We had a blast! What a wonderful way to unwind at the office. Michael is such an accomplished cook, that he is even looking into having a full kitchen at the office.

This is not the first time we were treated to such foodie events. We've had a Chinese New Year celebration. An Italian luncheon. Several showers and retirement parties. Many "just because we want to" gaherings.

Wish I had pictures of the time we had a chili cook-off, when several of the realtors brought their slow-cookers with their versions of their favorite chili. Then we voted on the best. I don't know what was the most fun: judging the chili, or eating it!

What a fun place to to be!