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Rainmaker
991,252
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

My husband won't let me do anything but vacation on vacation - it's a vacation!!!!

He does let me respond to customer emails though twice a day - but that's it

Jun 28, 2016 09:29 PM
Ambassador
736,302
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Good timing for this question. I'm in Copenhagen right now with some of my kids and grandkids getting ready to board a Disney cruise up the Fjords of Norway today. 

It's not really the most condusive venue for writing about RE everyday but it's been a lot of fun studying all the rich history and architecture that goes back so many thousands of years.

Makes you realize just how young America is and where so many of our ideas, traditions and customs originated from. I just keep taking lots of pix and the ones I like that have some relavence I share with AR.

Take this photo of very old and uniqe row houses for instance. Notice how they're starting to settle and tilt a bit. You see this a lot all throughout Europe and unless you take down the entire building it's just one of those things you'll learn to live with..................or in.

 

Jun 28, 2016 07:11 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,098
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I'm not sure the last time I was without the Internet.  Well, I mean, since Al Gore invented it.   

Jun 29, 2016 02:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You're not supposed to that is the point of a VACATION.

Jun 28, 2016 10:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,026,868
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I don't.....a break is a break!

Jun 28, 2016 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,094
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I typically don't on travel vacations. I will live blog on US vacations as I'm an early riser and I enjoy it, with coffee before Ailina wakes. But, when we travel Europe or anywhere requiring a passport, I'm sans technology. We use my bride's mobile, it's International and none of my clients know the #.

I use hotel computers to get trip info and research train schedules etc. but no work. I do like Roy Kelley says, I just either schedule some blogs or write them free-hand while traveling and then type them up at home.

Jun 28, 2016 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not.

Jun 28, 2016 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
853,012
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I don't.  It's vacation.

Jun 28, 2016 09:58 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I don't...

Jun 28, 2016 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
823,679
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I too travel with my devices and when I have time, I check in to read what's new.

Jun 28, 2016 09:38 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,076
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Schedule your blogs and reblogs in advance.

Jun 28, 2016 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I am out of the state. Do you see me stop blogging? No.

I am on my device.

Jun 28, 2016 04:47 PM
Ambassador
6,417,184
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I dont vacation, but I do travel extensively, and always keep up my AR daily stuff.

Hotspot to keep the tablet working on many a moutain top, and answering questions on the phone as well.

Jun 28, 2016 03:11 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Send 'Wish you were here" post cards to Bob Stewart 

Jun 29, 2016 04:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,409
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Lucky still carry my laptop on vacation

 

Jun 29, 2016 01:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,191,738
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

My I-Phone with a Full Screen version of AR (at the bottom of page on Mobile App )

Jun 29, 2016 12:43 AM
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3,349,369
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I would not even worry about it ... I would enjoy my vacation and leave AR be until reconnect when I return.

Jun 28, 2016 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We were away last week and posted a few blogs about our vacation and tried to return comments on a few posts but our activity really slowed down. 

When we're on vacation, we try to limit our work to essential client contact.

Jun 28, 2016 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Coal Infantino Why would you want to spend your vacation with blogging? You might as well stay at home. Roy Kelley has a good suggestion.

Jun 28, 2016 11:32 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Lightweight lap top and smart phone; no problem.

Jun 28, 2016 11:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

If you feel motivated to stay connected follow Roy Kelley advice.

My advice:  disconnect & enjoy your vacation.  ActiveRain will be here when you get back.

Jun 28, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I use the post future date for my blogs when I go on vacation. Then, I log in daily to participate 30 minutes each day while on vacation.

Jun 28, 2016 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

OMG...no!

Reminds me of the couples I see in resturants that sit across from each other and don't speak because they are glued to their devices.

Whatever happened to noticing your surroundings?

Eve

Jun 28, 2016 10:37 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

What is a long vacation?

Jun 28, 2016 10:16 PM
Rainmaker
970,983
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Everyday is a vacation for myself. I am always in touch via phone and laptop.

Jun 28, 2016 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

The internet is everywhere...almost!

Jun 28, 2016 10:08 PM
Rainmaker
3,627,072
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I take my laptop with me wherever I go

Jun 28, 2016 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,206,238
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I always keep up while on vacation. My lap top goes everywhere with me.

Jun 28, 2016 08:15 PM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Like Jeff Dowler CRS I travel with devices and just might spend less time on AR when vacationing.

Jun 28, 2016 06:28 PM
Rainmaker
682,505
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Well, if you don't have a smart phone and really trying to "turn off" completely, Just enjoy the VACA. But when I am not included on an activity nor do I care to. I will sneak in a 15 min session. But make a time limit for yourself.

Jun 29, 2016 01:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Wi Fi and laptops are great when on the road.

Jun 29, 2016 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do check in and can't help myself. It is part of the fun in each day.

Jun 29, 2016 11:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Take a break. A vacation is a vacation. 

Although if you do want to stay connected...just login in and do what you do. 

Jun 29, 2016 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

If I have wifi accesss I check in as often as I can.

Jun 29, 2016 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not have long vacations, but if I were, I'd probably not check in for that time. 

Jun 29, 2016 07:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hopefully with a good wi-fi signal.

Jun 29, 2016 04:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I typically don't.  I don't take a computer with me and it isn't easy to do this over the phone.  I login for the 100 points, but that's it.

Jun 29, 2016 02:24 AM
Rainer
60,021
Coal Infantino
Coldwell Banker - York, PA
Realtor specializing in south central PA

Thank you for all the advice and tips.  It looks like many people like to relax on vacation while others still find time to stay connected.  I recently took my family to Charlotte N.C. then we hit Charleston S.C. and today I am trying to catch up around the office before we hit Rehoboth Beach DE for another get away.  My question really started when I found myself working while I was on vacation.  As you all know, your listings can sell at anytime and I had to ratify a contract; not exactly a bad problem!  I have a bunch of blog topics that I wanted to write about from the hotel, but that was not happening with a baby breaking in a molar.  I hope to write and schedule the posts before I hit the road again, we will see how well I do...

Jun 29, 2016 02:06 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

With my smart phone.

Jun 29, 2016 12:41 AM
Ambassador
2,162,898
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

I just returned from vacation and except for logging in and making a few comments here and there I didn't get much done here. 

Jun 28, 2016 11:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,238,990
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I do not. Sometimes you just need a break!

Jun 28, 2016 11:11 PM
Ambassador
5,060,488
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Same way I do when home, I' just may not be online as frequently

Jun 28, 2016 03:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

I guess Coal Infantino - most places we have Internet - so it's a matter of blocking your time for AR...

I did it while I was on a 20-day vacation to India - the speed was an issue but...I still did it!

Jun 28, 2016 03:14 PM
Rainmaker
697,059
Nicholas Crane
Woodland Companies - Cadott, WI
Managing & Appraising Forest Land

I don't vacations should be getting away.  Although I have found most restaurants have good enough wifi to help with the withdrawal. 

Jun 28, 2016 03:05 PM
Ambassador
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

my vacation spots include wifi and I travel with laptop, iPad and iPhone

Jun 28, 2016 02:58 PM
Rainmaker
979,596
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Coal - I probably wouldn't. Sometimes I just like to enjoy my experience at the moment and not worry about staying connected to AR while on vacation.

Jul 03, 2016 03:07 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I check emails and text messages and voice mails...  that's about it!

Jul 03, 2016 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I won't when on vacation..... planning one for the fall with the family....

Jun 29, 2016 04:33 AM