Raincamp in Bellingham yesterday was a hoot. One of the statistics that was interesting was that 10%-12% of people under the age of 25 say it is OK to send text messages while having sex. I am all for social networking and think that it is important in both business and our personal lives. I can’t remember whether the slide said 10% or 12%, and I guess it really doesn’t matter in relation to the point I am making. It seems to me that ANY percentage above 1%, if not just plain wrong, or is at least a little kinky----and perhaps is an indication of one or both parties not being truly “present” to what is going on. I guess I fall in the “old fart” category for drawing the line at texting and social “intercourse.” I think for me the highlight of the day came at the end of the day when we got to hear Barry Long’s story of becoming disabled and how we are all disabled in a way----having our own particular wheel chairs to ride over the obstacles we encounter. His advice? Do whatever you do with a smile-----I could not agree more. The room was packed-----there was literally NO room between chairs for the over 350 participants. On the way to Raincamp it was easy to find the room----you merely had to follow the crowd. On the way there I passed by one participant that I am sure never got there. It is important that when you plan to do something that you set realistic goals with realistic time frames-----all of which takes practice, patience and most of all willingness. Then again perhaps the snail is merely on his way to the next Raincamp. Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector
As always there was too much information to absorb and hopefully some of the stuff thrown at us will stick in some fashion. 
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LOL! As someone who is almost always plugged into the outside world I do agree that some times you just have to unplug!
kinda suprised you didn't pick him up and get him there faster, you seem to be one that helps others along on the information highway. cw
Hi Charles,
I met you at the first Rain Camp, but after the 3 Day Tom Ferry convention in Seattle in March and the Memorial Day Weekend pending for my Resort and Vacation Market, I could not make it to Rain Camp 2.
I know I would have had better luck getting to this convention as I used to live on Lummi Island and Bellingham is just not as big as Seattle. Nevertheless I am sure I would have been late somehow as big urban areas are hard for this country bumpkin to negotiate. I do not drive slowly though.
Carla, it seems like we are all sorting out the protocols around being "plugged in"
Cheryl, ahhhhh yes----but as is so typical with most of us----the snail refused my help and merely when into its shell :)
Mary, sorry you could not make it----perhaps the next one.
Nope sorry can't say as I remember the last time...
I had heard that statistic recently. That I remember.
Maybe Texting is thier way of having Sex, You know Sexting. I prefer the old fashioned way my self, with my wife rather than the wifi.
Maureen, I am in the same boat :)
Gene, Ahhhh yes----I should have thought of that
Sounds like Rain Camp was well worth it. Hope I get some vicarious benefit (not from others texting) from reading a few of the blog posts that will surface.
Sounds like you had another great time at RainCamp.
I hope you absorb more out of it than just this stat though!
Glen, on so many levels Raincamp is so worth it.
Craig, you mean that stat alone wasn't worth the price of admission? :)
Maybe they all had ADD!!! I do enjoy going to Raincamp and come out with many "to do" items...yes they did mention tackling things step-by-step.
Hi Charles, Count me in the "old farts" group. The under 25 crowd is missing out. Have a wonderful holiday weekend, jay
Leslie, small bites is good----it is a big elephant!
Jay, I have a feeling we have lots of company :)
It was such a pleasure meeting you yesterday. That little snail is on his way to DC? I'll let you know if he makes it ;)
Kerrie, same here. I know----it broke his little heart when I told him it was not in Seattle----he is hoping to catch a ride now----and still hopes to make it in time.
You got to hear the new Rain Camp presentation Charles! I expected some nuggets from that, but I could have gone my whole life without knowing about texting while....
Decemberr 22, 2009.
Your friend Nutsy S. Wallenda
Vic, come on you know you love it :)
Nutsy, that is just not credible----were you using your "nutberry?"
Charles,
Can I remember when I texted while having sex? I can't remember when I last had sex!
Frankly, my dear, I am surprised it is only 10-12%!
I would assume from that stat a few of the younger generation are very dedicated multi-taskers.
Terry---ah----sounds like you need to get a blackberry :)
Jay, come on---you better be kidding :)
Jim, one way to look at it is that those 10%-12% of clients will be available 24/7 :)
Are you really surprised by the %
The question is while in the act what % are texting each other
enjoy the day
Don LOL-----very interesting twist------not sure whether it would be better they were texting each other or someone not there :)
Mr Charles,
It has now been announced that you cannot contradict me. I am unimpeachable Nutsy
Squirrel/toasted marshmallow---yum
Hi Charles...I forgot about the 12% of people that text while having sex..that was one of the funnier stats Ben told us about.
Cheers, I enjoyed meeting you and having lunch :O)
Fred, how could you forget the best part:) Great having lunch with you and Terry.
As regards the younger generation? NOPE...
Jay, you my man are more cynical than me :)
And you, my friend, are less cynical than I!
It's not cynicism really. I think we have people coming up now who are connected more to the electronic relationship than any other. Really, I am surprised that it was around 10%!
Funny how we are commenting on cyber connecting and its follies as we cyber connect ; )
Jay, perhaps a new kind of addiction :) I see another 12 step program coming.
Donald---but I can still put down the mouse when I go to bed ;)
Yeah, and you text to everyone in the class, "Hi, my name is Jay."
In return you get multiple texts, "Hi, Jay..."
"I am a text addict."
In return, "We know, and we understand."
"Just a minute. I need to parallel park. The wife and I are going in for some ribs. But don't worry, I'll keep my thumbs clean."
Then multiple texts, "Hey, that sounds good! I'm going for ribs too. Yeah, me too. And me!"
That last one was the moderator. And the class falls apart.
Moderator to everybody, "See you again next Tuesday night?"
No response. It appears everyone can text during sex, but find out it is too hard during ribs.
Cynical Charlie?! I think not!
See you again next Tuesday?
Jay, haven't you heard about the new "Submersible" i-pods?
Had not, not surprised. Kind of like the no-gravity pens the astronauts had to use.
Mr Charles,
Did Mr Jay, above, state that he is a sex addict? By the way, I did it again last night at midnight.
Nutsy
Paleeze...
Nutsy----listen to the Cicada
Wow, that's ridiculous. I'm only six years away from that age group and I'm still shocked.
Reuben, so what you are saying is that you can't remember? :)
Mr Charles,
That would be May 31, 2010 at 12 noon exactly.
Nutsy from Ipod
Were you wearing the marshmallow at the time?
Charles - I had not heard that statistic and it is quite surprising. Are there no boundaries?
Sharon, apparently not :)