You mentioned guest bloggers but said no because you didn't want an outsider...what about turning it over to Cheryl, Misty and I to each write one post...or to Peggy, Robin and Molly?

What about posing just a simple question as your post for each day and leaving it up to us the HOSers to provide the dialogue that day?

What about you provide a topic only as your post and in the comments we each provide our version of the "blog post" for the day?

Could we do a "Best of?" and feature our three FAVORITE posts one from each year we've got under our belt?

That's all I've got at this early hour.

Kudos to you Claudia!! And to answer one of your questions... "Yes, I can believe this is stuff you think about!" I don't see anythig wrong with that! :0)

At least I hope they make it to you.... but I always send Claudia emails with links regarding other cute blogs that "Shine" or they list cute ways to make you think. Something in the subject line, I saw this and thought about you!

I think last year we tried to go back to pick a fav old posts and although there are almost 1,000 worth of fun facts, interesting dialogue and positive influences.... I think it was a very hard task to complete. Unless an actual post is picked and then we whack it, give it a makeover or find something to twist about it.... seaching this lovely site is overwhelming!

When we have difficulty coming up with a menu for the week, we break it down further... Monday American, Tuesday Mexican, Wednesday Asian, Thursday Italian, Friday left overs etc... it helps to narrow the selection

So,narrow down the post topics to something like: Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, What's up Wednesday, Thrifty Thursday.... there are any number of combinations or theme ideas....And yes, I have too much time on my hands! :0)

If you have an iphone you can blog from your phone - I have written many posts sitting at swim practice. It's a little tedious, but it works in a pinch. Perfect for a single question or thought.
Or, just post a picture - kinda like Wordless Wednesday, that a group of us participate in weekly. (really easy from an iphone)
Or.... buy an iPad - I really want one, but I can't justify the cost. You don't need an internet connection if you have the monthly service.
Also, scheduled posts aren't a bad thing. I have to plan ahead for certain events - like my I Love My Mommy group event that I'm part of on Thursday. There are 100 of us that all have to post at the same time. Not going to happen without scheduling.
Good luck Claudia - I think that I would go crazy in a campground, then again peace and quiet is a beautiful thing

In the businness world and personal world this happens all the time. Guess what, it even happens to the President, doctors , teachers, and even parents. I think u know the answer. Trust others and enjoy their talents and difference.

Lots of great ideas already! Really good ones. Let's break this down a little bit more
Monday- Yellow Envelope Project. You can get that done before you leave.
Friday- we know already I'm taking that Friday.
That leaves us Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. 3 days of fun! It will stink that you won't be in the comment section that week.
How do you turn irritation into inspiration? Guest bloggers are not out of the question. A thought provoking question would be interesting. I'll keep thinking and come back if I come up with something just spectacular.
I am totally laughing my head off at Cristine's suggestion that you post from an iPhone! HA! Claudia will be lucky to even have her phone with her! HA! And, do you have an iPhone, Claudia? so funny.

What. No iPhone!!!!!
We have 2 iPhones plus the kids each have an iTouch (our old iPhones). I'm addicted to my iPhone. I'm using to write this.

Announce a theme for each day. Then open up to free for all staying on theme. Example. Wed theme is: how do you get yourself and kids to eat healthy. Everybody comments using game rules, must be specific, must give real life example, must use 5 key words to be known in advance, must stay to 5 lines. So on and so on. Can comment twice. U can make very elaborate and post all themes and rules week ahead. Commentor then mails to Claudia at her camp. So claudia can stay involved. Goal is to stay within Shine world and over come obstacle. Claudia you also leave your comments on theme to be posted by your team daily. ;-)

Other themes:
- does a subsitute have the right to change the planner's plan, if so why and to what degree
Hmmmm, should Claudia's team if they are by defacto in charge change the plan? Under what conditions: to have fun, to play a joke, is that what usually occurs in real life. Is there really any place in the US with out intenet? Is this a plot

I'm with TB...trust others and enjoy the difference!

Oh and the fact that we can change the plan =)
We did that last week for the filming and it was fun!

And Claudia you will never work your way out of a job you'll just add something else to your plate.

You know that some of us are happy to step in. Though I'm on the don't NOT have a post on those days, consistency for readers (us) is important in terms of blog traffic. LOL

Wednesday you could also post a crazy picture, a la Wordless Wednesday. Or even make it a puzzle - a what is this type of photo that readers leave comments about.

No matter what you decide, you know we'll be back!

Trust those and enjoy the difference.
You will never work yourself out of a job, because you are unique and provide a Shine quality to HOS that is the foundation for all.
Peggy is right - break it down - maybe some of the qualities or elements that you provide and create and share at Leadershape? Focus on one topic for T, W, and Th since M and F are taken care of. Or ask Heather, Misty, Peggy or Robin to write about one of the elements you are using in Leadershape - so many possibilities that are creative and fun and of course, they can change the plan! We love you and we are here. Because of you. And the community you created.