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Going Fishing this Summer!

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Going Fishing this Summer!
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We all need that balance in our lives and in our business, so this summer, my wife and I plan to have some summer fun in the Sun back on the coast in Corpus Christi, Texas. Going down to Corpus every summer for a fishing trip used to be an annual event for the whole family, but we sort of got away from our little fishing trips after my daughter graduated from college.

Fishing in the SunNow, with summer fast approaching, and the need to find some balance between this increasing real estate business, and our personal lives, I think a “fishing trip” to the coast would be right on time. My wife loves to go fishing for crabs, since they are one of her favorite fish dishes, but I prefer the other saltwater fish like the drums and snappers. I enjoy going on those piers in Corpus Christi, and fishing all day, or until I feel that I have had enough Fun in the Sun.

I am very fortunate to have an office partner, who will be minding my real estate business while I am away of my fishing trip. We have developed this great relationship over the years, that we often cover for one another during our vacation times. I will normally prepare special folders with all my listings, and a list of all my buyer clients. Naturally, I inform the office that I will be out for a specific time, and give them Andy’s name as the person, who will be covering my real estate business while I am gone. Plus, I notify all my clients that Andy will be my point of contact while I am away for a few days, and that he will be able to assist them with any of their real estate needs.

Yes, I will be having some Fun in the Sun while my business is still running back at the office. I may even take my golf clubs along just in case I decide to have more Fun in the Sun at the local golf courses in the area. Always nice to see some new challenges with my golf swing. Every golf course is very unique for anyone, who loves to play the game.

Comments (28)

Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Hi Jerry, great going ! Time out to relax and fish ,enjoy a few  leisure days away from the

office and NOT thinking about business.

  We all need time to regenerate "our batteries ".  Have fun.

                                                                                                                     

May 30, 2012 12:54 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hey Jerry,

We've never been to Corpus Christi but have heard it's wonderful and it's on our to do list!  I look forward to seeing your post vacation post and photos!  It may light a fire under us to just go now :)

May 30, 2012 01:57 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Jerry, good for you!! Finding some balance in this crazy, beautiful world is so important and so is having the right partner who can cover for you. Otherwise there might not be much relaxing and "fun in the sun"!

May 30, 2012 02:06 PM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

I used to go fishing quite a bit years ago.  San Francisco bay was full of stripped bass and salmon and you could catch a limit pretty quickly.  It's really relaxing to spend a day on the water and to be able to bring home dinner is a bonus.

May 30, 2012 03:10 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Jerry, enjoy Fishing with your wife and definitely plan some golf outing too. Have a wonderful day.

May 31, 2012 12:41 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Anita. I would love to know that my business is in Good Hands while I was relaxing on vacation. It better not to take your business with you on those vacation. "Leave the office work at the Office".

May 31, 2012 05:09 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Barbara. It's great to know that we both enjoy fishing. I do miss going out on the Lakes too. Have a Great Day!

May 31, 2012 05:11 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes. Debbie, I will be trying to catch dinner. My wife loves to do all the cooking, and I will be doing the fishing.

May 31, 2012 05:20 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Paula. I will remember to keep my camera handy. I might be getting a New Nikon soon too.

May 31, 2012 05:20 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Evelyn. I have always been told it's not a good idea to do business while you are on vacation, and I am fortunate that I have someone whom I trust to take care of things while I am gone for a few days.

May 31, 2012 05:22 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Brenda. That's why I want to get back down to the coast since we haven't gone fishing in years too. It should be a lot of Fun.

May 31, 2012 05:23 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Beth. I appreciate you and Richard wishing be a Great Time while I am gone on vacation.

May 31, 2012 05:25 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Kevin, I learned to "Delegate" while I was in the service. It can be scary, but we all need to get away sometimes. I know you will find a way to get some balance this summer. Have a Great Day!

May 31, 2012 05:27 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Irene. These old batteries will give out sooner or later, and I know it's time for some regenerating and relaxing too.

May 31, 2012 05:28 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, John, if you enjoy fishing, Corpus and Padre Island are two great places to go. Plus, the beaches on South Padre are nice too. I plan to take photos and blog about it on my return.

May 31, 2012 05:30 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Andrea. I believe we all need to get away for a few days in this business. I am Bless to have someone looking out for things while I am out. Vacations should be fun and relaxing.

May 31, 2012 05:32 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Doug, I think you owe it to yourself to get back out there on the bay in San Francisco and relax by doing some fishing, and bringing on the catch for dinner.

 

May 31, 2012 05:34 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

You got it, Eileen. I will put those clubs in the trunk just in case. I know I can find the time to play a few holes, and still enjoy some fishing too. Have a Great Day!

May 31, 2012 05:35 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Jerry, great vacation idea and easy way to fish differently. Hopefully, the fish will not be on vacation too!

May 31, 2012 01:49 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

LOL, Emily. Let's hope the fish are waiting for me when I go down to the coast. It will be a Fun Time.

May 31, 2012 02:43 PM