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Do You Have Coping Skills For Internet Down?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Internet DownDo you prior to blogging, checking Facebook, browsing the web in mobile or at home in a wired connection always KNOW where your Internet is, or how fast a connection to expect, like at the coffee shop? We are getting MORE and MORE connected through our air and our ever changing fast paced world. If you are CONNECTED you know where all the close WiFi spots are, how fast a cellular connection is, whether at your home or office what is faster, DSL, cable, or LAN to the wiring closet. BUT do you freak out when the connection drops? OMG. In life it is like losing water, electric, light, or warmth, or security from burglars breaking in the house. It is the nature to feel "ill at ease" when you can't post those photos.

SO? Some fun coping skills in the graphic.

Maybe you have your own, like actually talk to a REAL PERSON :)

But whatever you do, you will get your connection back EVENTUALLY, or go to a back up connection. The world has changed with the Internet, no question. Don't fight it, just laugh, and move on.

Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

A very timely post - someone hacked into my gmail and I'm having major Internet problems.

Dec 29, 2013 09:52 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't necessary freak but I do get aggravated especially if I lose my data. You are right, we are terribly dependent and it is almost as bad as the electricity being out.

Dec 29, 2013 09:55 PM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

If its down at the office, I go home where it is NEVER down, other wise get something else done that you have been putting off.

Dec 29, 2013 10:05 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gary-It is definitely different then it used to be but when you are connected it can be fun and it is great to know where those connection places are. Life is good but it can be as simple or complicated as we want to make it

Dec 29, 2013 10:09 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Funny graphic, yet amazingly true on many levels Gary. When the internet is down much of our time is spent waiting for it to get back up!

Dec 29, 2013 10:22 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Imagine how differently we would handle the situation if we knew exactly when it was going to be back up.  If we knew it was going to be 4 hours or 4 days or 4 minutes it would make a lot of difference as to how we might fill the time.  As it is, sitting and staring at a blank screen for 4 days can be VERY frustrating!

Dec 29, 2013 10:42 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Pretty funny Gary! We work primarily from our home office and the internet does periodically go down. Bummer. Unfortunately the "have a donut" idea works for me!

Dec 29, 2013 10:44 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTORĀ®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Isnt is scary how much we rely on technology? I was thinking the other day what would I do without my smart phone!!

Dec 29, 2013 11:09 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and morning Gary

Grary my AR friend, this sure is a mighty fun blog post for folks to visit! I sure believe that folks should take the time to step away from using the Internet for at least a bit of time.  

Happiness sure is Homemade
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Dec 30, 2013 12:09 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

For one i keep a hard copy...pen and paper...of all my contactsd and copies of all E-Mails just in case of an issue.

Dec 30, 2013 02:20 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Heh, clicking the nouse repeatedly is a wonderful way to get it working again!  heheheh

Dec 30, 2013 05:22 AM