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My Family, My Church, My Active Rain Addiction...

By Don Wixom

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID

January 06, 2011 03:08 PM

When asked, “how addicted to Active Rain are you?” I had to think of a few times I felt like I went a little over the top with AR.

Probably the most recent situation was when I was scheduled to take my son to the airport to fly back to L.A. I figured I would be done in time to get back to the office & read a few posts and get my “Rain Time” in.

Not too long after I was on the road, my other son texted me and asked if I had time for dinner. He wanted to talk to me about a business opportunity.

So, first, I hurried my wife and my son's girl friend at the airport, saying their goodbye’s, dropped them off at home and then rushed to meet my oldest son for a late dinner. It was crunch time, but I got done in time to have about 45 minutes of AR time before the clock struck midnight (AR Time).

I've even been so addicted, I cut shapes out of paper and took my own photos of crazy objects!

I'm a sick man...

Another incident was on a Sunday morning, I popped into the office to check e-mail (and AR) and completely got engulfed in reading blogs, only to realize I was late for church.

I’m sure I have even missed a listing appointment or two

by being caught up in the Rain.

A Realtor has to have their priorities right. I’m just sayin’!

If family and God time both suffered, how addicted am I?

Am I addicted to the Rain?

You bet your best umbrella I am!

Is there a 12-Step Program to get help?

I'm never too busy to help with your Idaho Real Estate Needs...

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Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Don, Oh my you have it bad! I tend to have that addictive type personality so only allow myself to get on in the evening.

Jan 06, 2011 03:12 PM

Roseanne Campagna

John L. Scott RE Maple Valley, WA - Maple Valley, WA

Kent/DesMoines/Blk Diamond/Renton/Maple Valley, WA

OMG!!! And now you've added Master Mind to the list of reasons to 'get in the rain'! I'll pray that you can control yourself!

Jan 06, 2011 03:16 PM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Marchel, I have tried to restrict my time, but once I get on... I'm hooked for hours. HELP!

Roseanne, prayer may be just the thing I need... Thanks for taking my call this evening!

Jan 06, 2011 03:20 PM

Nina Rogoff

Boston, MA

Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Whoa! That's serious! Late for church is probably not a good thing. I love your paper cutouts, Don! Yeah...some people might say you have too much Activerain on the brain. Not me, though! Keep on posting!

Jan 06, 2011 03:24 PM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Thanks for the support Nina! I may need to rain on your shoulder some day!

Jan 06, 2011 03:51 PM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Don - You are not alone. I think, I am also addicted to Active Rain community, however it is a good addiction. Happy New Year, and success in 2011.

Jan 06, 2011 04:11 PM

Jim Hale

ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR

Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Don -

There is no hope....no AR-AA.

No 12 step-program.....and definitely no anonymity at meetings.

Jan 06, 2011 04:20 PM

Jim Hale

ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR

Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

And what would you talk about at such a meeting anyway....posts, comments, server errors....ActiveRAIN, of course.

Jan 06, 2011 04:20 PM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

John, it's nice to know I'm not alone. That in itself gives me hope... of some kind.

Jim, I may need a shoulder to rain on, if there is no 12-step program. Monday night, however, I will be addicted to the Ducks!

Jan 06, 2011 04:32 PM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

Yeah, I've been there...I Have a BIG Problem with Active Rain and on more than one occasion I've been blamed for that addiction...We're Addicts and We Blame It on Karen!! Most people around here don't seem at all interested in the cure for this particular addiction. I gues there are worse vices to have, right?

Jan 06, 2011 05:49 PM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Don, you are way too funny. As I sat in my chair finishing my Bible study this morning promised myself that I'd actually get something productive done today. Besides active rain! LOL

Jan 07, 2011 01:27 AM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Don, doesn't it feel good though to be in such good company??? Seriously, we're real glad here in the rain that YOU are so addicted committed...

Jan 07, 2011 09:24 AM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Karen, definitely worse vices we could have! We are just committed!

Connie, thanks for reading! Bible studies would be much better to be addicted to!

Lee & Pam, Yes, committed, indeed! Thanks for the support!

Jan 07, 2011 02:16 PM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

I hear rumors there are some people so addicted to Activerain that they take time from their vacation to meet people in other states just to take photos of them and find out what their area is like. (Doesn't that sound crazy???)