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Silly Saturday Night Post: Cool! You've Got A Web Browser!

By Mike Jones

Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

June 20, 2009 04:37 PM

10 year old with Grandpa Oso's Blackberry

She turned 10 three days ago. This morning my grand daughter and I drove to the Pusch Ridge Stables in Catalina State Park for her first ride.

The drive took 45 minutes, and on the way, she asked to see my Blackberry. The next ten minutes were a monologue to no one in particular, emanating from the little one in the back seat.

"Cool! You have a web browser!" "I wonder if I can get to my email on Verizon.net?" "Whoa! That's fast." "Let's see what other applications you have on this thing..." "A bunch." "Grandpa, did you know you can watch TV on this?" (I didn't.) "My daddy just got one of these, and I'll bet he doesn't know it can do this..." "You have your own schedule on this! Let's see if I can put everything we're going to do today into your schedule." "May I?" Sure.

Ten minutes later, she had scheduled the horse ride at 7:00 a.m., breakfast with friends and Grandma at 9:00, the International Wildlife Museum for 11:00, going to the pool at 3:00 and a night visit to the Desert Museum for 6:00 p.m.

I would have been president of the universe at age 60 if I had half the brain she has when I was her age. LOL

Keep up, Grandpa!

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Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Mike - Children are our future and the future looks bright. Very bright. In the meantime, you might want to put her on your payroll. ;-)

Jun 20, 2009 11:02 PM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

I learned most everything I know from my sons. I imagine that in a few years my little grandson will also be teaching this old dog some new tricks :-)

She's precious Mike. I'm sure you both had a wonderful time!

Jun 20, 2009 11:41 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I completely understand. When I purchased my first PC, it was a grandchild who showed me how to turn it on. Geez.

Jun 20, 2009 11:49 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I am thinking that the term teckie applies to all of those that are getting out of kindergarden and moving into the first grade. It is amazing what YOUNG kids know today about the gadgets we use.

Jun 21, 2009 12:20 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Don,

Ain't it the truth!

Lenn,

The thought makes me smile.

Kris,

Thanks! We certainly did.

Judy,

My thought exactly!

Terry,

Now there's a thought! I'll have her people call your people.

Darcy,

We sure did. She's here for a week, and we're enjoying ourselves.

Virginia,

It was a beautiful ride. I'm with you on the directions thing.

Matt,

I'll bet you'll be scheduling a vacation out in Tucson in the future!

Leolinda,

Too fast. That's what Grandma says. :)

Rita,

Too funny!

Liz,

Yes they are! Thanks for stopping by.

Richard,

Congratulations on the appearance of your new little grand-daughter, and thanks for being the first to comment.

Mike in Tucson

Jun 21, 2009 01:08 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Verrryyy cute Mike. Love the horseback riding picture.

Jun 21, 2009 01:42 AM

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Kathie Morgan

I loved seeing Hanna in the backseat of your car going to the Stables. How cool is that - what a fun day with Grandpa. Did you guys finish that last 1 mile?

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY AND GRANDPA'S DAY! Sis-in-law - Kathie

Jun 21, 2009 02:44 AM

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Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Mike, you're so funny. Kids are amazing when it comes to gadgets and technology. Happy Father's Day to you!

Jun 21, 2009 03:18 AM

Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc

Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

They live in a different world then the one we grew up in. I believe that more information is usually better, even though a lot of the news media spins the news into fiction.

Jun 21, 2009 04:10 AM

Ronnie Margolis

KW Kauai - Kapaa, HI

Kauai Realtor - CDPE, ABR, RA - On Top of the Aloh

Mike, that's a sweet post. I'm bringing my two granddaughters, 6 and 8 to the island in July for three weeks. Can't wait. My 8 yr. old invited me to a video chat back when she was three. And my almost 2 yr. old granddaughter, well i think she' ready for her first iPhone.

Jun 21, 2009 04:58 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kids today, are so so smart and amazing. Sounds like you had a great day with your granddaghter.

Jun 21, 2009 07:36 AM

Ann Heitland

Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties - Flagstaff, AZ

Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales

Beautiful views. Looks like a great ride. Congrats on the day with your granddaughter!

Jun 21, 2009 02:36 PM

Eileen Begley

Coldwell Banker, DelMonte - Carmel, CA

Monterey Real Estate

Ok, now is your big chance - anything you want to learn on that phone - just get the kid to teach you! Sounds like you are both having a wonderful time. :)

Jun 22, 2009 04:08 AM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

What a contrast between the technology of the Blackberry and the beauty of the Tucson desert. Sounds like your granddaughter could get an early start on her college fund by freelancing as your tech advisor!

Jun 22, 2009 04:19 AM

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Aren't they refreshing and scary all at the same time? LOL But it's wonderful that at her age she has such a grasp on the technologies that will keep evolving over he lifetime. I'm betting this young lady is destined for great things. :)

Jun 22, 2009 11:23 AM

Kim Peasley-Parker

AgentOwned Realty, Heritage Group, Inc. - Sumter, SC

Mike- It is amazing what kids know how to do with computers these days. Makes me look forward to the days when my daughter is old enough to show me how to do things on my phone and computer.

Jun 22, 2009 09:41 PM

Michael and Cheron Lange

Solutions Real Estate - Chandler, AZ

Associate Broker, GRI

God Bless the little ones! It's amazing how fast kids and technology just gel...my 4 year is the same way. She said to me, "that it's okay to mess-up your phone mommy, that is the olny way your going to learn." Cute!

Great photo's!

Cheron Lange

Jun 29, 2009 03:52 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Cheron,

It's the truth! Out of the mouths of babes...

Kim,

At the beginning of the last century, farmers had children to help with the farm. Today ours teach us technology! LOL

Carol,

From your mouth to God's ears! :)

John,

Hey! I already make her blueberry pancakes. You're saying I have to pay her, too?! LOL

Eileen,

It's good to see you; we sure did have a great time.

Ann,

Thanks so much! It's fun being a Grandpa.

Rebecca,

Thanks for commenting; sorry I took so long to get back to everyone. Little one and I were busy having fun!

Ronnie,

A video chat with a three year old! At her invitation. Wow!

Larry,

That's the long and short of it!

Connie,

Yes I am! :)

Kathie,

We didn't finish the 100 miles yet, but Little One picked out Grandma's next charm for her Pandora mileage bracelet. Just hit 82 miles this morning.

Susie,

Thanks for saying so; we had a blast.

Mike in Tucson

Jun 30, 2009 04:36 PM

C. Bartch

Newark, OH

Morning Mike, I was going through some of your blogs and found this sweet one, just had to comment. First of all what a fun day you two had planned. Great photos you've got of her!

Secondly it's truly amazing how those youngins' can figure out all electronics in record time. Last year when my grown daughter visited us she had my husband's satellite radio programmed to 'beep alerts' when all her favorite bands were about to be played. He tried for weeks to figure out to stop that darn thing, LOL!

But it was a nice reminder of her 'those beeps', when she was back in her state :)

Jul 12, 2009 01:24 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Cynthia,

We just had a ball together, Miss Hanna and I, on this ride. I take a back seat to most of my grandkids when it comes to new electronics.

Mike in Tucson

Jul 12, 2009 02:05 AM

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