tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post6099245053696379022..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Unplugging!Kathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-50153053669660537602009-08-21T23:49:56.935-05:002009-08-21T23:49:56.935-05:00I'm lost without technology but if I decide to...I'm lost without technology but if I decide to unplug, the Wisconsin cabin sounds marvelous. <br /><br />Cowboy Love, <br />Natalie AcresNatalie Acreshttp://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Boots-Untamed-Hearts-Publishing/dp/B002JFMVCE/ref=pd_ts_b_2?ie=UTF8&s=booksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-72002013568906286862009-08-21T17:33:39.282-05:002009-08-21T17:33:39.282-05:00You know I've been taking a weekend day off an...You know I've been taking a weekend day off and unplugging.<br /><br />I find do have a lot of email but it's oddly easier to prioritize when you have a ton of email to go through. The line between important and unimportant is much clearer.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-36010807112182041462009-08-21T16:08:52.980-05:002009-08-21T16:08:52.980-05:00Yeah, Lunatic, there is such a thing as being too ...Yeah, Lunatic, there is such a thing as being too available. Pros and cons to all of this stuff.Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63343764845697344322009-08-21T16:07:23.428-05:002009-08-21T16:07:23.428-05:00Whoa, Catslady, that's willpower, ignoring the...Whoa, Catslady, that's willpower, ignoring them even when they're there. I think I need to practice that.Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79796311033571114812009-08-21T14:46:07.824-05:002009-08-21T14:46:07.824-05:00I wouldn't mind being unplugged for a little w...I wouldn't mind being unplugged for a little while, and I don't think I'd even mind being alone. We just moved across country from AZ to VA and we were constantly getting calls while we were driving- which I find annoying and dangerous. Our cell phones are Blackberry models so we were also plagued with emails. I just wanted to enjoy the drive into new places and I felt like it was one interruption after another. However, I would go crazy without the TV because I like movies and I need my radio so I can have my classical music.<br /><br />The cabin looks and sounds amazing! Have a great time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-58025922573261687242009-08-21T14:13:34.550-05:002009-08-21T14:13:34.550-05:00I would love a week in a cabin away from everythin...I would love a week in a cabin away from everything. I got pretty close this summer - stayed for a week with some relatives who rent a place on the beach - although they had a TV and two had their computers - I ignored both and it was wonderful.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-64958781592211591962009-08-21T11:05:59.485-05:002009-08-21T11:05:59.485-05:00GunDiva, that sounds so nice to unplug every weeke...GunDiva, that sounds so nice to unplug every weekend. I'm envious of you, dear!Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81954117174450268122009-08-21T11:05:06.685-05:002009-08-21T11:05:06.685-05:00Kathleen, I have a feeling the first I'll do, ...Kathleen, I have a feeling the first I'll do, too, when I get home is boot up my computer! lolHelen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-23614097464369245352009-08-21T11:04:05.453-05:002009-08-21T11:04:05.453-05:00Terry, you've raised an interesting point for ...Terry, you've raised an interesting point for me. I find it much easier to unplug when I go somewhere really special. Like it I took a trip to Greece, I'd wouldn't have much of a problem unplugging because there'd be so much to see and do.<br /><br />I think the first couple of days at this cabin - being forced to sit and do pretty much nothing - is going to be hard for me!Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9604671703315218372009-08-21T10:53:34.673-05:002009-08-21T10:53:34.673-05:00Helen, the cabin looks lovely! I'm so envious...Helen, the cabin looks lovely! I'm so envious - you'll have a great time. I get to unplug every Friday afternoon. I finish my weekly Dean's conference call, hop into my car and head up to my parent's B&B in Allenspark (www.allensparklodge.com) to get some equine therapy. There's no cell service on the mountain and I'm not taking my laptop out on the horse :) Last year, my parents put in wireless so that Mom could continue doing her school work, but until then we were as unplugged as you could get and still run a business (no TV either, just lots and lots of movies).<br /><br />I don't know what I would do if I couldn't "escape" for a few hours each week. Have a great time on vacation!GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-45424225731839882982009-08-21T10:26:58.292-05:002009-08-21T10:26:58.292-05:00I spent last week without my computer, as we have ...I spent last week without my computer, as we have no land line at the cottage, so no internet,as I do not have a lap top either. The most I had was my cell phone and I don't have one of those fancy ones. Half the time it was not even on. <br /><br />But when I got home the first thing I did even before unpacking and starting laundry was turn on my computer.. <br />So have fun this week on you vacation. It looks like a great place to veg out..Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-57025479825804402322009-08-21T10:25:10.182-05:002009-08-21T10:25:10.182-05:00We were vacationing/touring in South Africa, where...We were vacationing/touring in South Africa, where if we were 'lucky', the hotel might have 1 or 2 computers in the lobby for Internet access, but they never worked. I didn't really miss it. We had a laptop (hubby is the one with the more severe withdrawal), and I could use it to keep a journal. It wasn't until I got to Cape Town for the job I was in SA to do (but who's gonna go all that way just for a week of working?), that I had real Internet access again. I survived just fine. <br /><br />We're going on a 4 day cruise next month, and although the ship says we'll have access, I'd rather not -- feels too much like 'work.'Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79521814779716722612009-08-21T10:04:40.542-05:002009-08-21T10:04:40.542-05:00Oh, Kathy, a week or two alone like that would be ...Oh, Kathy, a week or two alone like that would be amazing. I wouldn't want to do it during the summer - miss too much time with the kids. But after school starts up again, I'd be all over that.<br /><br />That's another question for folks. Could you be unplugged AND alone for a week?Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-29784523187067058472009-08-21T10:02:00.780-05:002009-08-21T10:02:00.780-05:00Hi Laney! I figured we had a few people her from ...Hi Laney! I figured we had a few people her from eHQ, so sorry for the redo. I can't figure out how to post more than one pick on eHQ, though, so only my book cover went up, rather than the cabin photos. Pretty, ain't it? lolHelen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-26399672630684281192009-08-21T10:00:21.855-05:002009-08-21T10:00:21.855-05:00Michele, I could do without a cell phone, likely d...Michele, I could do without a cell phone, likely do without email and the internet, but I could NEVER do without the TV! Ack. My movies. Gotta have them.Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-14843602503521527692009-08-21T09:55:32.179-05:002009-08-21T09:55:32.179-05:00Helen, th cabin looks wonderful. Elizabeth's ...Helen, th cabin looks wonderful. Elizabeth's MIL--and my good friend--goes to their WI cabin every year alone for several weeks--late in the summer after all the family stuff. I've often envied her that.<br /><br />I wouldn't mind being unplugged. Not at all. I just got a new cell phone (the 2 year turnover) that has way more stuff on it than I will ever use. I'm not twittering--ever--although it would probably be a good discipline for me to keep it short. But nobody really needs or wants to know what I'm doing right now. I tthink there's such a thing as being too connected.<br /><br />Enjoy your lovely unplugged week, m'dear!Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-46694459357250384122009-08-21T09:45:58.287-05:002009-08-21T09:45:58.287-05:00Hi again, Helen! Good to see you at RWTTD too!
Ra...Hi again, Helen! Good to see you at RWTTD too!<br />Rather than repeating yesterday's response to your blog, I'll just tell you that I like your pictures of the cabin. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and all those words are telling me it's a wonderful place to go on vacation.<br />Sure hope you have a nice holiday! Thanks again for offering a chance to win your book!Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68159613101233968322009-08-21T09:22:06.409-05:002009-08-21T09:22:06.409-05:00Helen, it looks gorgeous!
I think I could go wi...Helen, it looks gorgeous! <br /><br />I think I could go without the 'connection' for a week, but not sure about the lake unless I knew the cabin had very modern ammenities. :-) I'm a city girl. Don't like camping much. Yes, I know, toss the tomatoes at me right now. <br /><br />I actually think I could live without a TV for a long time. We got a big screen almost two weeks ago, but it's still not hooked up because we're having a heck of a time finding a wall mount for it. And though we have a tv downstairs, I just don't venture down there, so I have been tv free that long. But I'm really craving that big screen. Can't wait to pop in my favorite costume dramas and watch them!Michele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-65993194473523577322009-08-21T08:54:52.137-05:002009-08-21T08:54:52.137-05:00And I'll remind you, Cindy! lolAnd I'll remind you, Cindy! lolHelen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-82149139387806114132009-08-21T08:19:11.836-05:002009-08-21T08:19:11.836-05:00Oh, Helen, have a great time!! We have a cabin in...Oh, Helen, have a great time!! We have a cabin in northern Minnesota - very much the same setting as your Wisconsin get away and we've been going up for years. It was my oasis. We did have a phone but no internet so no e-mail and it was heaven. THEN this year, I broke down and got wireless internet. I know. It's like a snake in paradise but because of my writing deadlines, I needed to keep connected this summer. I hate it because I really loved getting away from it all.<br />We're leaving for the lake again tomorrow - and like every other trip we've taken up there this summer, it will be a working vacation for me. NEXT year, I swear, I'm going to have that sucker disconnected though.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.com