Paul I have to say, this is an interest collage and a great song. Thanks for sharing.

Very cute slide show, and photo's Paul.

Awww, Paul!  This is so wonderful.  Your mom is a beautiful lady!  Thanks for the peek into Slaybaugh history. 

Paul - Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life. Look forward to seeing part two.

What a cutie pie!!  Loved the wanted poster and the exxon outfit.

That cutie with no shirt and the string of fish could not possibly have been you, could it?  Loved it...thanks for sharing with us.

Paul - I won't embarrass you by calling you a "cutie" like the ladies above did, but you were a good-looking kid.  Your family looks very happy in these photos.  Your mom and dad look stunning, perhaps like a couple you would see on an episode of "Magnum P.I." or "Hart to Hart" in the late 70's or very early 80's.  Great montage of photos.  I may have to do my own sometime.  As for the soundtrack, that is probably my very favorite Sting song, and I can't help but sing along when I hear it.  The imagery in the lyrics is incredibly evocative for me. 

Good ideal Paul, good pictures, I look forward to part two.

Paul - Your intriguing line "unprecedented access to information and self-imposed isolation" is eloquently put.  I enjoyed getting to know you better through the music and the photos.  Thanks for sharing.

Danny:  Thank you, buddy.

Missy:  I can thank my mom for that.  My sister and I are amongst the most documented kids to ever live.

Elaine:)  You are right about that.  Thanks for watching this.  Makes me very nostalgic.

Sandra:  You're in luck!  It's already out!

Ginger:  That Exxon getup was courtesy of my grandpa who was a chemical engineer there for life, essentially.

Jason:  A very happy family, indeed.  My pop, during the "perm years," always had the Tom Selleck thing going before it morphed into Alex Trebek.

Joey:  Head over there now, my good man!

Marlene:  Thanks for taking the time, and for your kind words.

Paul.... I am just coming from Part 2....  trying to shuffle my way through traffic, leading back to this post. lol  Seriously though....  it's tough to say, what we want others to see and how much. I just wrote a series in regards to marketing and in regards to part two, blogging.... I think for the most part, the consumer wants to see content. I think this is a nice little segment of who you are, as you said, the person behind real estate. But I guess overall, it all comes down to how you and I feel about it and how the consumer views it... and what they want from out blogs. Overall... each person is different and I always believed, it never hurts to try.  Now, back to the baby pictures....

Jeff:  the best way I can put it is that I want the clients that do care.  I care about my clients as people first and customers second, and hope to attract like-minded consumers.  I don't epect to garner any additional business by posting some baby photos, but I do want those who choose to work with me or read my blog to see the person behind the content.

Paul- You were such a little tiny cutie pie, what happened?:)

PAUL - What an incredible journey down memory lane.  I can imagine how long this must have taken you.  Your words were thought-provoking as well.  I think that you've shown why blogging is important.  While it's not a recommendation from someone, at least it's more than a static website or postcard which does nothing to show who we are as people.  On a side note, Aunt Netty is as good as gold, and I'd use anyone that she recommends.  However, I trust Uncle Bob about as far as I can throw him!

I don't know that it will generate a ton of new business but it will show you as a real person... seems like as a consumer it would sure beat looking at yet another Realtor glamour shot, right?  Nice job, buddy.

Lisa:  Somehow I missed your comment.  Sorry!  Yes, that young lad with the stringer full of fish is yours truly ;) 

Katerina:  Not sure exactly.  My mother asks me every single day what happened to my hair.

Adam:  Thanks for taking the stroll with me.  You wouldn't believe how much time this required, but it was worth it.  Looking through all of the old photographs was quite moving.  Thanks for the kudos.

Jesse:  That was my thought.  This is not business generation, but solidification.  I think it helps build a comfort level.  At least, I hope it does.

Paul- I am so ticked! Something is not working and I cannot see the pics..grrrrrr. Darned puter!

Hi Vanessa, for whatever reason, this one has given me a few fits as well.  I usually find that refreshing the page once or twice will do the trick when it doesn't feel like loading.  Fortunately, there are 4 other segments you can try.  Yes, I got a little carried away :)

Paul- Bummer, I can't see the pics either.  I do like the idea though.  I'm off to see the rest of the series.

Jackie

Paul it looks like we are about the same age and have a lot in common from those pictures. I also loved little league as a kid and going to the lake, playing soccer and just enjoying life in general. Glad you pictures could share the first part of your life with us, I wish I had that many photos to share.

Todd:  From what I have read in your blog, I tend to agree with you.  Thanks for taking the time to stroll down memory lane with me.

Jackie:  I went back and doctored the slideshows a bit, so hopefully you were able to see the pictures.  Thanks for checking this out.