It usually means that I am forced to allocate my time to high priority activities.
One of the high-priority activities is making a living and the highest of high priorities is my family.
Last week we had a family gathering in Durango, CO and usually this is the only time once a year when all of the “clan” can come together and are able to enjoy a little bit of vacation time in unity. Durango has approximately 15000 people, and I found it interesting that Durango has approximately 1200 active listings. In comparison, Phoenix has 1,500,000 people and approximately 12000 active real estate listings. But this little fact was the extent on how much “Real Estate” I had on my mind on this trip. Everything there appeared to be so much more relaxed…
This is the view I enjoyed everyday for the past week and usually it was never more than 75 degrees – this view, the lack of cell phone coverage, no internet connection and other mindless activities were very soothing.
Some people are not able to completely unplug, and I admit that I took the occasional phone call and replied to utmost important emails, however I tried to stay as far away from everything which had a screen, keyboard, speakers and a mouse. And as you can see, I have done pretty good job – however I have to admit that I missed reading my favorite blogs and having access to the Internet at any point it was wanted or needed.
But, on the other hand, it was so nice not having to shave, having cool temperatures, visiting a place I had never seen before, getting out of the heat of the Valley of the Sun, cooling off rafting and enjoying some margaritas with the family.
Now I am back in toasty Scottsdale and will have to catch up with work and all the things I was thinking blogging about. It is hard to believe how time flew buy and how much junk-mail accumulated in the few days we were gone…
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Christoph Schweiger is a 34-year-old real estate agent living with his wife and son in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona ... 
Nickie on Jul 16, 2007
Lucky guy!
Durango is gorgeous! What a great time of year to be there! I think a few days off from work and blogging were worth it
Thanks for the beautiful photos!
Trang -The Legacy Group on Jul 20, 2007
Looks like fun… Are you going to take a trip to SF for connect?
maybe make it a family trip?
Brithney on Aug 1, 2007
Hack again?!
Brian LeBars on Nov 30, 2007
Is there any adverse adfect in a blog when it does go sielent for a while?
Christoph on Dec 4, 2007
Brian,
To answer your question:
If a blog is not updated frequently it is likely to loose readership of visitors who are not using an RSS reader. Another possible side effect is that search engines don’t like you as much anymore and it will be more difficult for new readers to find the blog.