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If the Bears Don't Get Him ...

Attention Active Rain members:

Please be on the lookout for this man!

Bear Wallow Trail

I am to call the National Forest Service, National Guard, maybe even the Nation Association of Realtors if he does not surface by Sunday evening. He was last seen leaving forest service road 25, approximately 5 miles south of Hannigan Meadow near Springerville, AZ. It is believed that he and a companion intend to complete a 4 day backpacking expedition, which runs the length of Bear Wallow Trail. Repeat, BEAR WALLOW TRAIL.

Deeming this the perfect opportunity to run across one of the numerous hungry black bear that inhabit the region just prior to winter hibernation, this adventurous duo blazed trail on Tuesday morning armed with bear spray, winning smiles and a few jokes. If the pair is unfortunate, and avoids confrontation with a bear that is eagerly applying a winter fat suit, there is still hope. There is always the chance of wolves.

Just who is this crazed outdoorsman?

Some nutty survivalist?

A naturalist?

Hippy?

No. This is my partner.

My father, Ray Slaybaugh.

He has been a member of Active Rain for a few months now, but has not found the time to blog. There is one lonely little post in his blogroll. I believe it has three complete sentences! This is a travesty. Having been licensed in AZ since 1974, he has more Real Estate knowledge in his pinky than I have in my entire hand/wrist region. He's been through 3 different brutal down markets, and thrived. Besides, he really is one of the good guys. I will be pressuring him to become a regular contributor upon his return from the wild, so please visit his lonely little post to make sure that a warm welcome awaits his return: http://activerain.com/blogsview/161408/GUESS-WHO-S-BUYING

If found wandering around the side of the highway muttering "Big bear. Big bear chase me," please return to his office at: 10607 N. Hayden Rd #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Give coffee and play the blues immediately.

Posted by Paul Slaybaugh, Scottsdale AZ Real Estate on 10/26/2007 12:08 AM

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Originally posted at: The Scottsdale Real Estate Files: If the Bears Don't Get Him ...

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49 Comments on If the Bears Don't Get Him ...

OCT

2007

PAUL - I will check out your dad's (one) post. I actually recognized him from your site. Slaybaughs rule!

Thanks, my man! I'm trying to get him going through some good ole fashioned peer pressure.

Paul - You are one funny guy! Ever consider writing for sitcoms? I will be sure to stop by your fathers post. We sure could learn a lot from a veteran like your Dad. Maybe upon his return he can blog about bears in the wild Arizona mountains!! We do have mountains here folks!! Fun post.

By the way, Jason, I am totally stumped on Block's contest. I sat down to write that post, and came up with this one instead. Maybe I should just fashion one out of you teaching me how to use my medulla oblongata to better serve my clients?

Thank you Candace. I must confess that your introduction of your brother gave me the idea. That was a great trend that you started. I appreciate you looking in on my dad's post. He can certainly use your HTML tutorial that I have bookmarked!

Paul - I am a dad. Let me tell you something young man. There is not a bear big enough to deal with a determined father. Of course, I am assuming he is armed and has rapid transportation nearby. I shall check his post and apply a little pressure to share here. We old farts need one another. In a crowd, we can always mock the young and pontificate about how it was when we were young.

I appreciate it, John.

I'm a dad as well, and you can bet that I share your sentiment. I can move mountains when motivated. If my father happens to run into said bear, you can bet that he'll walk away with a new listing. Got any buyers for a 2 bed /0 bath cave?

Paul- I think your Dad has his priorities straight. Being on a hiking/camping adventure sounds like a lot of fun. I will have to check out his post.

Hi Paul a very cleaver and and creative post. I hope it works to motivate your Dad to write more. Experince is always useful in the blogging genre. You sound like you have a great relationship. I will stop over and say hi and maybe try to inspire the Bearless Hunter to return to tracking humans wanting to sell and write about it.

This is hilarious! I was really worried about your father. I will go and check his contribution to AR after this.

This is awesome. I think I saw him on Pinnacle Peak trail. He was carrying a big gulp from seven eleven and had white zinc oxide on his nose to keep from getting sun burned.

So funny. You guys probably laugh all the time. What a great story that you followed his footsteps into real estate business. I will check his blog.

Paul, does Active Rain really have enough room for two smart good looking Scottsdale Slaybaughs? Dad looks like he could fight off a Grizzlie with his bare hands!

Paul... Cute post... Looking forward to meeting your Pops in the Rain... (Don't worry, old my winter fat suit is headed to the yard sale pile...he's safe)

Paul, No wonder your dad hasn't found the time to blog, he is always out having fun. I remember his one and only post and I remember commenting there. That won't stop me from stopping back by to rattle his door knob. Just think, if he does indeed have a chance to bare-handedly wrestle a bear, a wolf, a coyote, a javalina, a few jackrabbits or even a road runner or two he should have plenty of fodder for the grist mill. If he simply captures images of our awesome Arizona scenery (including to-die-for sunsets) then he need only write less than half as many words as I've used here to be included in the 50 word minimum for validation of posting a spectacular blog.

Hope your dad has a great trip. I too work with my dad. Do you find that when he is away that is when you get the busiest? Off to visit his 1 blog!

He does indeed, Gary. Thanks for your comments.

Thank you William. We have as close a relationship as a father and son can have. As for tracking those humans, he likes to let his partner handle that when possible while he goes and plays Grizzly Adams! I appreciate you dropping in on his blog.

Todd & Danielle, I'm glad it gave you a chuckle. Please do drop him a welcome comment on his blog. Many thanks!

Spoken like a native, Chris! It's safe to say that the bear maulings in Pinnacle Peak are limited, though ;) Of course, the zinc oxide is always a good idea here. The worst sunburn I've ever gotten was up north in the White Mountains ... ice fishing. Honest to God, my nose was purple.

Thanks for checking it out, Connie. You're right, we do our fair share of laughing. Usually its directed at each other's misfortune ... but still.

There's always room for another Slaybaugh, Brian! We've got this community surrounded! Back in the day, he would only have needed his left arm to subdue the bears. He's in his college and high school halls of fame for wrestling, and led a recon unit as an Army Ranger in Vietnam. Bears do not want any part of him, trust me.

Thanks Lisa. You'll get a kick out of him. He loves his job and loves life. The kind of guy that just makes you fell better to be around.

Geez Paul... you almost had me on the phone to console you! Funny boy.

Plan to meet your Dad soon!!

Paul, wow, I can only imagine what would happen if you had the Slaybaugh tag team let loose on the bear! With your Dad's skills combined with your amazing neck, the bears would be running for their lives.

If only he had a camera, Yvonne. Unfortunately, he packs as ultrlight as possible, so a camera was not an option (unless he picked up a light disposable). I am just sick that I missed this trip. I was also supposed to accompany him on an excursion to the Boundary Waters which border Minn. and Canada last year. Alas, business and the little ones had other plans for me. I would be much obliged if you did buzz his tower again to solicit his participation around here. I think you guys will all get a kick out of him.

Absolutely, Dawn! We actually work independently on many things. He has his clients, I have mine, and we have a few mutual clients. We do farm the planned community of McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale together because we both have ties there, and our advertising bucks go a lot further. Regardless, all of his deals seem to hit panic mode as soon as he hits the trail. The phone just doesn't stop ringing with calls like, "Hi Paul, your father sold us a house 12 years ago, and the plumbing is really giving us trouble lately ..."

Thanks for dropping in to comment, Dawn.

I'll probably need that shoulder to cry on before he makes it back, Jennifer. Nothing like babysitting another agent's deals while they are out of town. Murphy's Law applies here. Thanks for helping with the welcome wagon. You'll like the old guy.

LOL, Brian (yes, I really LOL)! That poor bear would think it was being attacked by an anaconda and a pitbull at the same time! Are tapouts respected in the animal kingdom?

Hi Paul, I am here visiting your blog after reading your heartfelt and funny comment on Katerina's tribute to Adam... Nice to meet you! I have subscribed to your blog and look forward to getting to know you better

Say hi to your Dad when he comes out of the woods...LOL

Ginger

Why thank you, Ginger! I'm pleased to make your acquaintence. I hope you enjoy my blog, and I look forward to getting to know you as well. I'll be visiting your blog as well. What's better than making new friends? Other than a venti black coffee, not much!

PAUL: Tell Ray that you are going to look for a new partner if he doesn't start sharing his vast knowledge with the AR community. You might also that you've been eyeballing a shiny new daddy on ebay, and that you'll not be outbid for new blogging daddy!

OCT

2007

If shiny new blogging daddy comes equipped with fully functional "pat on the back" option and several key phrases (including, but not limited to: You are the best blogging son that a blogging father could ever have.), that's as good as done, Adam. Nothing like new father smell!

Paul, I checked out your dad's blog and left a comment. Maybe with all the comments he is getting, he'll write some more blogs.

Thank you so much, Roberta. I plan on hiding out in the office when he checks his email. "Why do I have 64 new message alerts from Active Rain?" LOL. I appreciate your support, and Ray will too.

Paul - I guess it's my Paul Saturday. I read your posts, wrote about you in mine, and now again...

Sorry, you got stumped on the contest. It was not Brian's fault. Blame it on me - I don't mind. I am sure if you wrote about whatever it is you were saying to Jason, it would've been great. I'll visit your dad's blog to make it a Slaybaugh Saturday.

Alright, Faina! You have single-handedly made my weekend with all of this attention! I appreciate the visit to my pop's blog as well. You have yourself an excellent weekend, my friend!

Paul...hopefully when your dad shows up...he isn't still saying "Big Bear" as he checks his emails :) :)

HE"S AlIVE! HE'S ALIVE!Just spoke to him on his cell. Everybody get ready to jump out and yell "surprise!"

Good News.....and darn if you two don't have the very same smiles :) :)

We get that sort of thing a lot, Kathy. He wishes he were this good looking!

OCT

2007

Paul - Simply priceless. You bet I'll leave a welcome home message on his blog. I can see where you get your good qualities.

Thank you, Tom. You're right. The good qualities come from him. He disavows all knowledge of my less desirable traits, however. ;) I really appreciate you looking in on his blog.

Paul, I just really started on AR yesterday. One of the first things I read was your post on "AR dating" I wanted to make sure I was on the right site! Anyway, after I stopped laughing, I jumped into my blog. I figured that this was to be a fun adventure. Thanks for the welcome you gave without knowing!

Off to check out your dad's blog.

Now that's funny, Elaine! I'm sure you were thinking what the heck is this place? Active Rain is a great place with room for blogging about serious Real Estate issues, marketing listings, and just some fun off-the-clock shop talk. Welcome aboard and have fun with your blog. Write what you want to write and you'll find success. I look forward to what you have to say.

Thanks for stopping by to read both posts, and for looking in on my father's as well.

OCT

2007

LOL ! I heard you were funny - it wasn't a lie. Cheers from DC.

Thank you kindly, James. I read Brian's introductory post, but have not made it over to your blog yet. You can be sure that I will. Welcome aboard, and thanks for popping in. Cheers right back at ya!

NOV

2007

Paul, Where's your Dad? No response or update on his blog. Kind of figured he'd have something to say to you. You know, we're done with the firefighters and rescue workers here where I live near Malibu (for now, anyway!). I can send them over to the Great Big Forest of Bears. Just let me know.

Oh, he's back alright, Elaine. I know he started to reply to the welcome messages on his blog, only to have inadvertently emailed many of his greeters rather than posting comments. He's still new at this, so have held off on the warning for unsolicited email spam so far! I'll make sure he visits this thread to announce his safe return. Thanks for looking in on him, Elaine!

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