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Just another Day in the Life of a Ann Arbor Realtor

Don't feel sorry for me this is life...

Yikes it has Vista

I haven't been blogging much this week, I bought a new Blackberry Curve ( after getting laughed at at Inman ) and a new lap top.

I have a new assistant starting after Labor Day and wanted to take my desktop into the office for her. Plus I thought it would be fun to blog in bed. (BIB) You can't BIB with a tablet because Activerain doesn't have the feature for writing on tablet, and I'm not even gonna try to tap out each letter on the built in keyboard on the screen.

So I chose the Sony Vaio, can't even pronounce it. Oh yea....it has VISTA. So another learning curve.

You see, I have been with Nextel for 13 years!! Yea I know weird, huh? or at least an anomaly.

But, Nextel is just not upgrading their phones so I switched to Sprint. Well, not really a switch since it is really the same company.

But now I can do twitpics, and a photo blog.

Hussan Issa at Sprint Store

Hussan Issa helped me and he was excellent in customer service.

Hussan is a Lead Communication Specialist at the Sprint Store, located at 2828 Oak Valley Dr in Ann Arbor, MI.

Today I finally had time to set up the new laptop, spent 4 hours getting it loaded with all my information, when the V key popped off. (opps) When I called, they said "bring it in, and we'll give you a new one". So I took off all the important things in Outlook and took it back in. Only when we got there, they tried to fix it. OK fine, I didn't take off all my firefox add ons.

Problem was we got home, started to put the programs back on and opps the letter V popped off again.

Best Buy Logo So back to Best Buy to get a new one.

The proof Basically, I've been sitting here since 6:00 AM installing and uninstalling and learning the new Blackberry. When a program was downloading I would play learn the BB.

Finally decided enough was enough!

Hey, its Friday night, I'm usually on my deck at the lake. Devils Lake in Manitou Beach, MI

In between all this I've been negotiating offers on 2 of my listings, finished 2 CMA's, one to go, and everything else we do in a normal day.

So that's my week, story and I'm sticking to it.

Hey Jessica Horton, want to send me your "ghost writers" name for Localism? I've got 19 communities to keep up with, and as Mayor I can't neglect my constituents.

Now back to that blogging in bed...........

Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate on 08/22/2008 09:02 PM

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51 Comments on Just another Day in the Life of a Ann Arbor Realtor

AUG

2008

Did you sponsor 19 communities for real?

I've got a tablet so don't poke at it........i love it..real time contracts and all..it makes BIB (blogging in bed) a cake walk..

Now onto all of the other stuff we do for clients and taking care of biz.

Take care and good blogging!

Hi Missy. Congrats on the contracts.

You are Mrs. Gadget!

Ken

New toys and the learning curve. It seems like I always have something new to learn.

Within one week you will be wondering how you ever made it without the Blackberry.

Missy, I had to get a new laptop last week when mine died and I'm having that same learning curve with Vista. Then my not-so-smart phone started acting up and I have 6 more days until I'm eligible for an equipment upgrade and have been looking at the Blackberry. Let me know how you like it, because I'm scared to death of making the wrong choice!!

BIB...lol, haven't tried it but sounds fun! Just curious, why did you choose a Blackberry over a Palm Treo? I'm ready to get a new phone and am debating between the two.

Missy, I love to BIB! I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. I've adjusted to Vista. It's not so bad. Just too many boxes to click! Why did they laugh at you about your blackberry? What do they recommend? I'm like Lisa above...I don't want to choose wrong and it's about time to shop.

Later in the rain~Deb

Hi Missy, Congratulations with all the new toys tools. I know that the learning curve for you will short. As for me, I can't wait till my time comes to change over- completely over to Apple. I know, the MLS says Windows, I will put it on the other half of the computer. Talk to Jeff Turner, I wish I had listened to him when I had almost changed on the last Tablet purchase.

No biggie, they are take a lot of effort and way to much of our time, even though we do really love playing working on them.

Missy - I always look at new technology with both fear and trepidation. Got a new Curve myself a couple of months ago and still have stuff to learn. The learning curve is longer than I would like but life keeps interupting. Congratulations on your deals - hope they both go well so you can enjoy even more time at the lake.

Jeff

AUG

2008

Blogging in bed?

I was going to get a curve.... still not sure. I don't know if I will use it enough to pay for the extra data fees.

*scratching head*

Missy - I recently changed my phone to a htc PPC6800. Runs Windows Mobile, has a camera/video, all those little programs that make life easier. Took me a while to get the hang of it, but now I can't imagine being without it. The option of retrieving my email while zooming down I-75 is priceless. You will learn to love that little gadget!

Sounds like your market is moving - and I'm so glad to hear that! Send a few buyers down here!

About that BIB thing ... my husband would have kittens if I took the laptop to bed! LOL

Missy, my laptop crashed and burned. Six days without being able to get anything done (corporate pc). Now 2 days plus installing, tweaking, etc so I can use it. I wish you the best with getting your vista to perform quickly. AJ

Missy...

More toys :-), so here is a story for you. In return for me giving you a heads up on this, you can set up my 25 cities/communities that I need to do. Can you have it done by the end of next week???? With your new BIB toy, I'm sure that will not be a problem.

I was reading my new AAPR (damn it), the Sept/Oct edition. On the cover it has a tag for a feature, "Live Longer, Live Here! America's 10 Healthiest Cities.

Drum roll, #1 is Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's an awesome article, and makes you want to pack your bags ASAP. Google it, or buy it, but if for some reason you can't find it, let me know and I'll mail you my magazine. L

I read this twice and laughed (and groaned) each time. Kudos to you for getting 2 new pieces of technology in one day. (I'm not that brave :-)

One more thing...how often do we use the letter V? Heck, I would have glued it back on. (And violated the warranty...:-)

Missy I had a BB a few years ago and hated it. Could not hear. The mic was no good. So I changed out. But a couple months ago I tried it again and I like this newer model much better. I am betting I'll have to get a new lap top soon as this one I have may not last much longer. I don't like the learning curves and they seem to get more difficult as I get older? What is up with that?

I BIB and have a Blackberry Curve, hang in there when you are set up it is worth it, the Curve works like a charm I love it! Good luck with the rest. Nurturing communities on AR is not possible with all the rest that has to be done. I am so very busy right now something has to go by the way side. Tom, love your little emoticon.

Tracy, I love my Tablet PC. and use it like you do, for traveling, but how do you use it for typing in bed? I have a key board to recharge, it works like a battery. But, it to hard to sit in bed with it. I like to use my tablet for writing which I can do in Journal Writer, one note. But, for blogging haven't found an easy solution, so please share how you do this.

Steve, Lisa, Debra, Nannette, I have a Blackberry, the OLD 5760 Model from Nextel, with no camera and Nextel abiltiy. I love the Blackberry, just needed to upgrade to a more modern one. The learning curve is not hard with the new one, my kids have the Curve and I've been playing with theres. Just getting all the emails set up and Twitter on Blackberry. Just normal change over stuff.

Debra, they were laughing because it is so BIG and clunky. "What is THAT?" Heres the photo. Hold curser over the photo!

See OLD and Clunky

Kris, cudos or I'm crazy !!

See OLD and Clunky

I'm not that bad...too much time on your ands?:) Or maybe not enough? I only see my emails on my blackberry...I really can't spend time answering blogs on my phone...I'll read the responses but that's about it.

Liz, I read about it online.

Here is the post.

Missy - Sounds like you had a big learning curve day. Change is good!

Missy, the same V key popping off twice is an amazing coincidence. Technology is strange sometimes and I, too, hate fighting it when it gives me problems. I have a Blackberry Curve too. The Bold, their new one, comes out in September.

Missy, wow....two tech toys at one time AND a new computer program? Wow! BTW, I love Vista, just got that a couple of months ago, but my IP guy fixed it so it worked similar to XP....I have a Treo, but am wondering if anyone has used both....;-)

Missy, I honestly don't know how you keep up with everything--I see you all over the place and on so many sites! You amaze me, keeping up with all of these things is too much for me :(

Missy, I'm just guessing you talk really fast. :-)

I have the blackberry; here's the only problem I've had with it...if you want to dial something like 222-HOME; you can't. Unless you count out ABC on the "1", DEF on the "2", etc. and that is quite difficult while you are driving!!

... and I complained when I had to get the new phone and synch everything and get my add ons back in.... you did phone and computer - then the V.... oh boy.... ok.... you got my sympathy!!!!

Just imagine - in a couple of weeks you won't remember it being so new..... off and running..... Hope the new phone has your email working right :) (And yeah, that phone was really old ::heehee:: )

what a productive week Missy...you're so hip!

AUG

2008

I know it really does get hectic. One needs a technology guru just to keep track of all the devices and programs. Between the Vista OS (i have one too), Blackberry, Outlook, Flip Video and camera, it can become a challenge. Vista seems to be okay despite all the negativity I have heard about it. Just beware when you send word or excel documents to someone else as they will not be able to open them unless they also have Vista. You will have to save them in a format like Excel or Word 2003. Take care.

I feel your pain! I've gone thru the new laptop and new phone this past year.

Was interested in your comment on the V key. On my Vaio, the TAB key popped off several months ago, the shift key is loose & wiggles, and now the DELETE key sticks. Maybe too many dog hairs under the keys. ;-)

Missy: As you probably know... there is nothing quite as bad for a Mayor than to have her "V" key keep falling off. Sounds painful to me... but, then again, you have worked under adverse conditions in the past, so I know you will do well. Take care... :)

Elaine, PLEASE tell me this is not so, about your keys popping off?

The worst thing about getting a new computer is the set up. Yikes, I should go read a review on it. Minw is brand new no dog hairs, (yet)

Michael, thanks for the heads up, I know that as my assistant has had vista for awhile and some of my team members could not open documents. Actually I like it so far !

I had a Nextel too and finally changed over to Sprint and got a Palm. I spent a lot of time getting all the e-mail etc. to work and many trips to the Sprint store - but they were GREAT! It hasn't been that long and I can't imagine what I did without it. I need a new laptop - my sound doesn't work for some reason and I have been living with - getting harder and hard with all the videos but hate to go through all the switching over.

Missy, Technology is a love/hate relationship; isn't it? I have actually come to love some of the features of Vista but I know the technology geeks hate it. I'm looking at the cutesy things it does they are looking at the nightmare it creates. I expect large corporations are going to wait until the next system that comes out but in the meantime I still like the cutesy things.

Hi Missy.... I have been have Sony Viao 2000... It works great.. but I know that I need to update it.. I was thinking about the HP.. but I'm glad to know that you like the Sony....

een

I'm also lookign into gettign the blackberry curve too. I will be able to use the internet ...

I've been busy this week.. I got that listing and then her brother decided to list with me too.. and he's also as a build ing that he's thinking about selling too. and I have a new buyer too...

I have to take some time out to post on my local area... I'm working on it... Thanks again Missy for all your help and thoughts....

Hi Missy - I don't have a PDA, yet, but am leaning toward the Blackberry mainly because so many in my office use it. I know I can go to them if I need help. If they laughed at you, they would have been rolling in the floor at my 'old-fashioned' appointment book....

Ann

Missy,

All part of the continual learning curve, right? BTW, why did they laugh at you at Inman?

Missy, I would be in technology h*ll right now. Better you than me, for sure! You ARE the tech person for sure, so I'm confident you will have it all down by morning! I love to BIB after everyone heads out the door in the mornings...so quiet and just my time:)

I can't even figure out how to take a picture with my Verizon Envy, lol..seriously. I am up for a new phone next month and was considering the Curve myself. Good to know you chose that one! I'll be checking on your progress!

BTW..I had NO idea your son goes to MTSU. I am in Murfreesboro at least 2 times a month. My Mother still lives there. I JUST last week cleaned out my office there, at Bob Parks Realty...miss it so much! If your son every needs anything, just let me know:)

I'm parking here to hear what everyone thinks about the Blackberry Curve. I will be upgrading my phone in November. I bought the Vista laptop w/ Sprint aircard last year. I barely used it for awhile. It made me crazy. Now I know it pretty well.

AUG

2008

Hey Missy,
I am waiting the Android, I have not changed to AT&T, because I do not like their plans, they are stealers about the plans, but the android seems an awesome phone.
Ray Saenz

I got a Curve about a month ago. I love it! First I thought the keyboard would be too small, but I am getting pretty fast. I especially like that I can hook it to my laptop and use it as a modem.

Learning curves on all this tech stuff can be daunting. But, once my daughter moved away from the area I have had to learn this new stuff myself, and you know I actually am enjoying it. Especially when I get it quicker than my daughter.

Missy - You either need a vacation or calgon ! good luck with all of that ! My husband about 8 months ago bought me one of those apple iphones....Argg.....I HATE IT ! The worst thing I have ever used. Let me know how the blackberry goes, maybe I will break down and get that instead !

Missy, isn't learning fun. Let us know about the blackberry. I have been considering the curve.

Melissa, you hate the Iphone, gee that is the first time I have heard that. It was the hot item at inman. I went with the curve, don't particularily like AT and T. This is my 2nd BB and I love it. The best business phone IMO.

"Tracy, I love my Tablet PC. and use it like you do, for traveling, but how do you use it for typing in bed? I have a key board to recharge, it works like a battery. But, it to hard to sit in bed with it. I like to use my tablet for writing which I can do in Journal Writer, one note. But, for blogging haven't found an easy solution, so please share how you do this."

Missy - I use my PC in my office for blogging at night. During the day I have my mobile office in my car and my blackberry for mobile communication.

As you know - key differntiators and great systems make all the difference in your presentation to customers and you business in general.

Keep up the great work Missy !

Missy:

I apologize for the delay but we started off going to Target on Saturday for school supplies and ended up in Idaho and almost Oregon! R-O-A-D T-R-I-P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a bad blogger because I didn't take my iBook, camera, flip or power cord for my iPhone. BAD BLOGGER! BAD!

My ghost writer = I put a writer wanted ad on Craig's List and got about 8 or 9 candidates. I narrowed it down to two. Very reasonable when you look at it time/money. Check it out and let me know.

Hope you had a good weekend and Jason's "V" key popped off his Vaio too! Way too funny.

Let me know if you want a copy of the ad that I posted.

Missy.. you are funny... and yes, I have spent much of my life that ever since finding AR and blogging. Z ZZ Zz Z Zz Z z okay, I need to go to sleep...

Jeff Belonger

AUG

2008

I love love love my blackberry - I've had the treo and a windows mobile device - both were OK - but I LOVE by blackberry. I have the pearl and I haven't a clue how I ever lived with the other devices!!

AAKKK - new technology overload... I hate it when that happens.

AUG

2008

Missy, Just checking in to see how that new curve is working out for you! I dropped my phone in the dog bowl, again..My phone has been swimming 3 or 4 times, but I don't know if it will recover this time. Not looking good:( I'll drop you a line tomorrow if it hasn't recovered!

Oh, Girl, you are popular even in HUNTSVILLE! I met 2 sheet rock men from Ann Arbor today, and they said your signs are EVERYWHERE:) One of their builder friends went to work for Keller Williams in Ann Arbor recently...Steve Wickman? (I may have the last name incorrect). Anyway, you are known nationwide girl!

AUG

2008

Elizabeth, I know another builder moving to Huntsville, looking at land. I already told him about you to refer him too, if he buys that land and does a sub. He works with my lender and I told her to tell him, "do not buy land until you meet with Elizabeth to make sure, it is a good location".

Most of the builders here have gone South, N.C. or TN. Have you heard of C.F. Flag? One of our good friends moved there to run it with his dad. They love it. John was a Youth Pastor here for my kids, his dad kept wanting him to come to Huntsville to work with him, so after 4 kids they finally did.

I love the curve, no issues at all.... my second blackberry. So very similiar but more features. Just switched from Nextel to Sprint.

Missy-My phone took another licking, and I'm back in business. I SWEAR that is the 4th time it has been saved from water. I'm almost impressed!

Thanks so much for thinking of me here in Huntsville! I'll be happy to advise any way I'm needed:) I've not heard of C.F. Flag yet. I'll do some research! The guys I met from Ann Arbor came here on a whim, and have hit the ground running. I sure hope your new construction market gets better. With all of the media saying what a great place Ann Arbor is, maybe it won't be long?

Thanks again Missy!

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