tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5553426202240135784..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Keeping It Simple (#BOTB Results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30622801297267749442017-07-27T14:13:31.825-07:002017-07-27T14:13:31.825-07:00Diedre, another summer drawing to an end, my wife ...Diedre, another summer drawing to an end, my wife will be returning to work and I'll be back to puttering about the house all day.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20658903255496569952017-07-25T12:46:43.156-07:002017-07-25T12:46:43.156-07:00So glad you're enjoying the summer! Sorry I mi...So glad you're enjoying the summer! Sorry I missed the battle. My vote would have tied it up!<br />I look forward to actively blogging again now that a recent 'Sunset walk' has come to an end. See you and all real soon ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73313011245549811252017-07-25T03:44:08.805-07:002017-07-25T03:44:08.805-07:00Carrie-Anne, actively making visits to other blogs...Carrie-Anne, actively making visits to other blogs with comments makes a huge difference especially for the BOTB posts that I do. Soon vacation time will be over for most of us and it will be blog business as usual.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33480297873753858082017-07-25T03:41:07.468-07:002017-07-25T03:41:07.468-07:00Cathy, guess I assumed that you had voted. Next r...Cathy, guess I assumed that you had voted. Next round I should garner more votes.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85219805808044732072017-07-24T12:08:04.748-07:002017-07-24T12:08:04.748-07:00I've been writing less blog posts on my own bl...I've been writing less blog posts on my own blog as well, at least the main one. I figure not as many people are regularly reading blogs in the summer anyway, and that they'll get more readership over time, when people search for those topics. Enjoy your summer vacation!Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63702543065542930842017-07-24T06:52:37.462-07:002017-07-24T06:52:37.462-07:00Lee,
Oopsy, I missed your last BoTB. I meant to g...Lee,<br /><br />Oopsy, I missed your last BoTB. I meant to get over to vote but my best intentions didn't pan out. So sorry about that! This certainly was a close battle, though. I don't remember either of your song choices but if I had voted then I think it would've been for the winner, too. Summer is scooting by fast, isn't it? Things will simmer down before long and we'll all find our way back to normal life in Blogosphere once again. Have a good time!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68303129619171784312017-07-22T06:24:42.095-07:002017-07-22T06:24:42.095-07:00Michele, I feel sad for those in families who don&...Michele, I feel sad for those in families who don't get along well. To me family is so important. Have a great time with yours.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8539622113996182872017-07-21T22:14:11.427-07:002017-07-21T22:14:11.427-07:00Hi Lee. Glad to hear you are having fun with your ...Hi Lee. Glad to hear you are having fun with your family. I'm about to have fun with my family too: my mom is (finally) moving down here to Austin and she arrives on Wednesday. My brother & sister-in-law are with her in N Carolina right now and will be flying with her down here (she's never been on a plane before! She just turned 83 today). My bro & SIL are staying with me until 8/15 so that will be a nice reunion. <br />Family is precious. I'm so excited because I'll finally have family in town -- living here. For so many years I have missed out on all the family holiday gatherings because I'm always stuck here taking care of everybody else's dogs and until now, had no family here either. Except last year when my Mom and Dad stayed with me for nearly a year. We were able to celebrate together Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and both my parents birthdays which are in July. So that was way cool. Will just be missing my Dad this time around... :(<br /><br />Cherish every single moment, my friend. And I know you do. Be safe out there. Have fun.<br /><br />Oh yeah, nice close battle! I just posted the results from my 4-way and next month will be the "run-off" --<br /><br />take care,<br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35420477256059236282017-07-21T14:19:17.137-07:002017-07-21T14:19:17.137-07:00I'm feeling the same way, these days. Good to ...I'm feeling the same way, these days. Good to take a break!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53675336213045773912017-07-21T13:16:40.005-07:002017-07-21T13:16:40.005-07:00Yvonne, yes, precious indeed.
Lee
Yvonne, yes, precious indeed.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75001476941175762902017-07-21T13:15:53.053-07:002017-07-21T13:15:53.053-07:00Barbara, much of my time has seemed slow and leisu...Barbara, much of my time has seemed slow and leisurely until it passes and then I'm amazed that it all went by so quickly in retrospect.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38970274656771485152017-07-21T13:14:30.238-07:002017-07-21T13:14:30.238-07:00Debbie, this summer is the least active blogging-w...Debbie, this summer is the least active blogging-wise that I've ever been, but I've been experiencing a bit of online ennui of late. A break is needed.<br /><br />I had no real idea of how this Battle would go, but I'm happy with the outcome.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33976745811832308282017-07-21T13:12:17.090-07:002017-07-21T13:12:17.090-07:00Tamara, I was able to make very few #IWSG visits b...Tamara, I was able to make very few #IWSG visits because it was at an intense time of visiting and traveling. If I was commenting on more blogs I'd likely have more visits--that's the way blogging often seems to work.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69279683741802942102017-07-21T13:10:04.015-07:002017-07-21T13:10:04.015-07:00Elsie, Jersey is fun. Enjoy meeting my daughters&...Elsie, Jersey is fun. Enjoy meeting my daughters' friends and just being with the family. Blogging deserves a break.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-271365808345459852017-07-21T13:07:56.343-07:002017-07-21T13:07:56.343-07:00JoJo, I've been sitting poolside some while wa...JoJo, I've been sitting poolside some while watching the kids cavort in the water, but also staying in the AC a lot. It has indeed been hot and humid.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63543631180456305012017-07-21T12:45:51.608-07:002017-07-21T12:45:51.608-07:00Enjoy your family Lee, they're precious.
Yvon...Enjoy your family Lee, they're precious.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72861465229378470692017-07-21T12:01:57.460-07:002017-07-21T12:01:57.460-07:00My summer is flying by in a flurry of activity try...My summer is flying by in a flurry of activity trying to get my daughter enrolled in college and set up to start adult life.<br />Visit me @ <a href="https://lifefaithincaneyhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life & Faith in Caneyhead</a>. 😉Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58138908620219349032017-07-21T09:58:42.277-07:002017-07-21T09:58:42.277-07:00Real life wins out over blogging, every time! ☺ I ...Real life wins out over blogging, every time! ☺ I think we've all experienced a drop in viewership and general online participation lately. ♫Summertime and the livin' is easy♫ as the song says. You had a close battle there. I was on your side and voted for Cliff. Enjoy the rest of your holidays, Lee. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1840976573088565152017-07-21T07:27:13.661-07:002017-07-21T07:27:13.661-07:00Oh good. Glad I can blame summer for my slow respo...Oh good. Glad I can blame summer for my slow response to comments. I don't think I've finished returning comments from July's IWSG yet, but that's what I get for co-hosting! But seriously, spending time with family and other activities should absolutely take priority.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24222555913761034912017-07-21T06:41:57.767-07:002017-07-21T06:41:57.767-07:00And I thought it was just me :) I'm getting...And I thought it was just me :) I'm getting fewer reciprocated visits to my blog too. You're right though, it's summer and that's the time for family fun. I just came back from vacation and am leaving again next week for a couple of days. Gotta get in that quality time while we can enjoy it. I'm glad you are, Arlee! Have fun near my old stomping grounds.<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2688491562624532642017-07-21T06:05:45.724-07:002017-07-21T06:05:45.724-07:00I'm glad you're having a fun vacation. Th...I'm glad you're having a fun vacation. This heat and humidity though. OMG. I hope you guys have been cooling off at the Jersey Shore or in a pool!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71650435807163329012017-07-21T05:06:33.453-07:002017-07-21T05:06:33.453-07:00STMcC, unless I see you first before then.
Lee
STMcC, unless I see you first before then.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80933674637029238572017-07-21T04:59:30.559-07:002017-07-21T04:59:30.559-07:00Nice, close Battle, LEE. See you on the 15th.
~ D...Nice, close Battle, LEE. See you on the 15th.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://xtremelyun-pcandunrepentant.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25761757040410552422017-07-21T04:46:31.012-07:002017-07-21T04:46:31.012-07:00Alex, true, I wouldn't exchange this family ti...Alex, true, I wouldn't exchange this family time for all the blogging in the world.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78336156373803291272017-07-21T04:42:44.452-07:002017-07-21T04:42:44.452-07:00If you're enjoying visiting with your family t...If you're enjoying visiting with your family that's all that matters.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com