Hello Activerainers (September 16, 2006)
I don’t expect to write a lot in this blog, but from time to time, you may expect me to offer an opinion or two about home repairs & maintenance. Opinions I have many—and I’m usually willing to share (folks my age tend to be loooong on opinions, ‘cause we don’t let facts get in our way).
One year ago today that was my first ever post to Active Rain. It seems much longer to me—as if the time I’ve been here should be measured in years not months!
Wow! I was certainly mistaken in that first phrase: “I don’t expect to write a lot in this blog…” After 319 (counting this post) posts, 24 of them featured, 111,956 points (excluding this post), it would seem my ability at prognostication is wanting—or perhaps, my understanding of the addictive quality of blogging was lacking—not to mention competitiveness.
When I began blogging here, Active Rain was a relatively small group of plucky bloggers, and today? Who would have thought there would be more than 48,000 members—no longer a small community by any measure!
A short trip down memory lane:
I haven't displayed those in a while.
It’s been a great ride—and I loved it! But this is my last post to the ‘Rain. The time has come to let an RE professional claim the second spot in Minnesota! I have a new blog-mistress, “Our Saint Paul,” and she is demanding my
complete attention!
But I’m not leaving completely, I’ll still stop by to comment, even if it is only by leaving my new “Comment Icon” just to let you know I’m still around and still care about our Gentle Readers!
I have included many of your outside and AR blogs in my blogroll and in my RSS Feedreader—so that I may remain in contact, and I invite you to visit me at Our Saint Paul—you will be warmly received.
Sincerely,
Jay
Jay,
Congrats..if you want you may add this post to the Silver hall as it qualifies for a good story about your journey.
Sarah: Shed no tears Granddaughter, I’ve just moved—not disappeared. Watch for my smilin’ face on your blog—even a written comment of two!
Linda: My favorite member of the RWC! Thanks for your kind words! Can Carnac reach out beyond AR?
Peep: Thank you, I’ve always looked forward to your sometimes irreverent comments!
Neal: I thought of doing a more complete retrospective—but this must suffice.
Christopher: Ahhh-you’re pushing it! Thanks for your comment. ;-)<<Can Carnac reach out beyond AR? >>
Jay - As they say in New England, "You betcher"
Teresa: I blame my blog addiction on you!
Linda: [[shudder]]!
OK I just saved your St Paul blog in my favorites and will try to get over there more often. Thanks Jay for all you do and for being the person you are.
Now wait a minute! This is the first post I've read from you (sorry to be so late in the game but I'm reading featured posts this AM and here you are) and I so thoroughly enjoyed it and am actually (in my head) sitting on your back porch with you waiting for you to pour me a cup of that coffee! You can't leave now.
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go back and read your old blogs when I have time. But for now Happy Anniversary and WOW what a ride! I think you can comfortably "coast" around AR until the mood strikes and you feel the urge to post again. All the best to you and enjoy that Fall weather! Here in TX it's not quite fall yet.... I'm counting the months ;)
CBB: OK so now I have a tear in my eye.
Karen: Thank you, and thanks for stopping by.
"or perhaps, my understanding of the addictive quality of blogging was lacking-not to mention competitiveness."
That really says it all. Being a codger myself, I need a gentle reminder to remember to go to other blogs. I seldom do.
I cannot begin to describe the deminsion "The Codgers" add to ActiveRain and to my enjoyment of the lighter, serious, creative and quality sides of this blog. Just the fact that so many members subscribe to The Codgers is evidence of the value of the posts.
I'll try to keep up.
Okaydokie. It's been fun. See you at Our Saint Paul
And Jay, did I ever say You are the King of Graphic Artists! Your Graphics Rock!!!
Jay, I second Lenn!
I've been enjoying your posts since I saw your old red truck parked outside the cyber cafe... Happy Anniversary my Codger friend! I need to remember to hit Danger Bay without a reminder myself :). I've enjoyed every minute of reading you and Boomer since I've found the "Codgers" pages.
Thanks for the
RIDE!
Lenn: I’ll keep up with you (I know where to find you)! Thank you for the very kind words.
Cheryl: Very kind words, indeed! Thank you.
Bob: Thanks, your visits to “Our Saint Paul” are appreciated.
Maureen: Yes, you were an early “Gentle Reader.” You too know where to find me. Thanks for commenting.
Lysa: Nice bike! And—you are very welcome!
Jay (Time for a nice nap, now)Pamela: Pop in I will.
Ines: You make me blush!
Jay
George: And I thought it was the compelling story line! ;-) Thanks George.
Jay
David: Of course. The blog will remain, and I will reply to all comments.
Jay
Jay - I look forward to reading Our Saint Paul to keep up with you. Your posts are always enjoyable to read. Maybe you can visit on your next anniversary to tell us how you are.
Have a great time in Saint Paul!!
I feel sorry for those who missed the first Codgers and all their wisdom. I've got Our St. Paul in my RSS feed but you'll be missed here. The dimension of wisdom and sanity that you've added can't be rivaled.
Jay, I feel cheated. I've just discovered you and you are already gone? What kind of a deal is that? I thought "Ah ha!" A replacement for Garrison Keillor. Great. So now what am I supposed to do?
If I "comment" on all your old blogs will you come back to answer?
Bill Roberts
I already have. I certainly can not compete with the master, Mr. Keillor. We're still posting our stories on "Our Saint Paul"
Jay