tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7097379630603689538..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: My Thankfulness to Bloggers PostArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79138294858810278402012-11-22T09:02:31.338-08:002012-11-22T09:02:31.338-08:00Hey Lee!! Thanks so much for the mention, I apprec...Hey Lee!! Thanks so much for the mention, I appreciate that. You're one of the ones I'd miss too... I love the comment sections of this blog and your other ones. They always seem to promote conversation, which is a great thing and sometimes does keep me from visiting as many blogs as I'd like. I'm glad you didn't ruin your chocolate milk with tears...save those tears for something that could use them....like boiled potatoes. <br />Happy Thankgiving to you Lee...hope you and your family have an excellent day!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37280403004506974532012-11-21T22:06:51.355-08:002012-11-21T22:06:51.355-08:00Elise --- When you do stop by to comment it's ...Elise --- When you do stop by to comment it's always appreciated. Especially your comment here.<br /><br />Jeremy -- I don't know about the king, but I wouldn't mind being successful like Stephen King.<br /><br />Lynda -- Aww, you know you're appreciated.<br /><br />Damyanti -- I hope you get a good recharge in December. And thanks for all of your help and kind words.<br /><br />DG-- I was so surprised when I went over to find Hilary's post.<br /><br />Livia -- Trust me. I'm happy. But what can I say, I'm a writer and sometimes I make stuff up. I had to add some drama (or comedy) to this blog post.<br /><br />StMc -- $6.21? It's a mystery to me. I'll have to think on that one. Even if your commenters are few in number the depth of content makes your comment section a good read. Thanks for the friendship.<br /><br />Gina --- Thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Julie-- I've felt so bad lately about not visiting other blogs that I wish I could have included more bloggers in this post, but I assure you that I was thinking of just about everyone who commented here today when I wrote this. Every post has it limits you know.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74413945248994065082012-11-21T21:24:18.184-08:002012-11-21T21:24:18.184-08:00All of the good things that have been said about y...All of the good things that have been said about you are true! You are one of a kind Lee! I enjoyed reading your list, and especially liked the part about Hilary! Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!<br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23232097958093700102012-11-21T20:39:14.188-08:002012-11-21T20:39:14.188-08:00This is a really nice post. I enjoy reading your w...This is a really nice post. I enjoy reading your writing.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5037571059740328832012-11-21T20:19:17.839-08:002012-11-21T20:19:17.839-08:00ARLEE BIRD ~
I'm tempted to say "God ble...<b>ARLEE BIRD ~</b> <br />I'm tempted to say "God bless you", but A) that is SO trite, and 2) God is ALWAYS blessing you, 24/7/365, just as He is always doing the same for all of His kids.<br /><br /><i>>> . . . Sure, you might not agree with Stephen and you might even be offended...</i><br /><br />HA!-HA!<br />I LOVE THAT, MAN! <br />No, I'm totally serious. I may even have to see if I can find a way to make that sentence a regular, standing part of the front page of my 'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends' blog. (I know you think I'm joking, but wait and see!)<br /><br />And, by the way, your blog bit today resulted in me losing one previous "Follower" of my ‘Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends’ blog! I couldn't tell you who it was because the person never commented on my blog (or read it, I'm sure) for ages.<br /><br />All I know is that this morning F-FFF had 48 'Followers'. And now, after this blog bit of yours has been displayed all day, F-FFF is down to 47 'Followers'.<br /><br />I am crushed, Brother - truly CRUSHED! I don't know which (so-called) "Follower" deleted my blog from those they 'Follow', but I want him/her back in the worst way!<br /><br />If the Mystery Person will re-sign-up to 'Follow' my 'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends' blog, I hereby promise to send him or her a free $6.21 gift certificate for Amazon.com.<br /><br />[Yes, there is DEFINITELY a hidden message in that “six dollars and twenty-one cents” gift certificate. How’s yer math, Mystery Person?] <br /><br />Well, LEE, in all seriousness, I thank you for the mention and the kind words. <br /><br />I only wish that the discussions in my comment sections involved more contributors and dug in even deeper than they do. I have about 6 or 7 blog readers who are extremely bright (I'm talking A-list INTELLIGENCE!) and I would put them up against any other blog's 6 or 7 most intelligent regular commenters. And I have ZERO doubt that my 6 or 7 readers would TOTALLY KICK BLOG-ASS! (Yes, I'm still <b>"in all seriousness"</b>.) <br /><br />I will also say that, as I write this stuffs, I have a slight "BeamBuzz". Yep, that's right, Bro... Jim "Beamed me UP!"<br /><br />Oh, c'mon, Lee, I'm jus' jokin', slightly, about... NONE OF THIS!<br /><br />Hey, I hadn't heard a word about this 'OH, HOW I MISS YOU' Blogfest until I saw FarAwayEyes' post for it. Therefore, I did not participate. But if I HAD participated, I can tell you with ABSOLUTE HONESTY that two of the blogs I would have mentioned (as "Most Missed" if they suddenly disappeared) would have been (your) 'A FARAWAY VIEW’ and Larry’s ‘BACK IN THE U.S.S.R.’. (Your ‘TOSSING IT OUT’ blog would probably also make the Top 3, especially if you’re serious about posting more controversial material . . . as you once did on this blog, boy.<br /><br />Anyway . . . thanks again, LEE. I think of you as MORE than a blog buddy; I think of you as a REAL “friend”.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, Bird! (Just don’t let anyone make <b>YOU</b> the “Thanksgiving Bird”.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg (<b><i>NOT</i></b> D-FensBird)<br />‘Loyal American Underground’ Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12407782915644959362012-11-21T20:12:45.867-08:002012-11-21T20:12:45.867-08:00Don't cry, Lee! This community is for leaning ...Don't cry, Lee! This community is for leaning on MANY backs for support and encouragement! We are here for you! Just cry on my shoulder, if you want but man, this is supposed to be a happy place! <br /><br />*hugs*<br /><br />I'm joining in the ridiculous fun - AlexFest! It will be so much fun! Can't wait!<br /><br />Again, don't cry! We are here for you! Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78033583470091318032012-11-21T20:05:23.818-08:002012-11-21T20:05:23.818-08:00Yes, Hilary's post and all those comments shou...Yes, Hilary's post and all those comments should have made you feel better. Accolade after accolade. <br /><br />Enjoy the attention, it'll perk you up. I've joined the Alex blogfest, too.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2136012870074612292012-11-21T16:07:56.381-08:002012-11-21T16:07:56.381-08:00I never mentioned you or Alex in my "Miss you...I never mentioned you or Alex in my "Miss you" list cos I can't imagine either of you retiring from blogging. That would be like blogger.com folding up, or something, only worse.<br /><br />You've been one of the folks who has always been around for me in the blogging world, and I try and do whatever I can by way of helping AZ.<br /><br />I've been low too, these past few months, but have been keeping quiet about it. After my month-long hiatus in December, things ought to get back to normal!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, Lee!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1807533267413725582012-11-21T15:21:53.709-08:002012-11-21T15:21:53.709-08:00hehe, yeah, I know that feeling...
Happy Thanksgiv...hehe, yeah, I know that feeling...<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73942938468122229362012-11-21T15:04:58.170-08:002012-11-21T15:04:58.170-08:00You are the King, All Hail the King... that's ...You are the King, All Hail the King... that's it.Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1025313224262097372012-11-21T14:31:46.799-08:002012-11-21T14:31:46.799-08:00I don't comment often but I do visit. You have...I don't comment often but I do visit. You have a real impact on the blogging and writing community and you'd definitely be missed by many, many people, myself included. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Lee. (:Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35199880863625180372012-11-21T13:55:55.547-08:002012-11-21T13:55:55.547-08:00Larry -- And a Happy Dwali to you. I totally under...Larry -- And a Happy Dwali to you. I totally understand about the comments.<br /><br />Susanne -- I would miss blogging if I ever stopped.<br /><br />Gregg -- Thanks for the good wishes and I send the same your way.<br /><br />Tina -- I know, Tina, and please know that much of what I said here was a bit in jest and just word glue to tie all of my thank yous together. I get lots of love from the blogworld and I appreciate it all. And I couldn't resist using the bit about "crying in my chocolate milk"--it was a gag that I felt compelled to use and I have been drinking far too much chocolate milk lately. Don't know what's up with that. Thank you, Tina, for encouraging me about the blogging. Hope you get charged with enthusiasm soon.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23724000460433295892012-11-21T13:41:37.115-08:002012-11-21T13:41:37.115-08:00This is how much I love you. Blogger ate my long ...This is how much I love you. Blogger ate my long comment FOUR TIMES. I'm not giving up. So there.<br /><br />Lee - you were mentioned more than you know. I found the A-Z mentioned a LOT, and you're THE MAN when it comes to that major achievement.<br /><br />Not to make light of your feelings, in fact, I've been feeling really down this fall, too. I'm lacking motivation and feel like everything I write is crap. So I don't post. So I don't get readers. So I don't get comments. So I get more depressed. Sigh.<br /><br />Know that your friends love and support you and are here for you and we think you're a key component of OUR success. I don't know where I'd be if you hadn't invited me to co-host the A-Z. It's invigorated my blog, and I'm still reaping the benefits from it.<br /><br />Hang in there. Tough times are...tough...I'm in the trenches with you.<br />Tina @ Life is Good<br />http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31532473454200942132012-11-21T11:45:22.218-08:002012-11-21T11:45:22.218-08:00Here's to hoping that thee and thine have a wo...Here's to hoping that thee and thine have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16514388217359631972012-11-21T11:31:51.147-08:002012-11-21T11:31:51.147-08:00Arlee, you would definitely be missed if you stopp...Arlee, you would definitely be missed if you stopped blogging.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82310033868403404822012-11-21T11:07:05.171-08:002012-11-21T11:07:05.171-08:00By the way-I almost forgot to wish you a Happy Dwa...By the way-I almost forgot to wish you a Happy Dwali!<br /><br />That's the name for the harvest festival in Kenya....<br /><br />I thought that was a more appropriate well wish than "Thanksgiving" considering the current political climate...<br /><br />Larry<br /><br /><i><br />Don't blame me...<br />I wrote in Ron Paul....AGAIN!...<br /></i>DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72021938853426229342012-11-21T11:00:19.046-08:002012-11-21T11:00:19.046-08:00Thanks for the shout out, Lee!
When I don't c...Thanks for the shout out, Lee!<br /><br />When I don't comment, it's not an indictment of your material.<br /><br />Usually I'm reading your post late in the day, and there are often close to 100 comments by then. I usually won't simply post a rehash of what others have said before me.<br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38140057285451429132012-11-21T10:44:37.196-08:002012-11-21T10:44:37.196-08:00L.Diane -- You gave me a smile though I am of mixe...L.Diane -- You gave me a smile though I am of mixed feelings about the grandfather role. But it's kind of cool the way you put it. Yes, we all have a role to play and I don't mind playing the role you've described.<br /><br />Konstanz -- Aww, thank you. I usually don't get very depressed, but sometimes I like to play the role to just elicit a "poor baby" now and then. I am very thankful for the wonderful A to Z Team. I couldn't ask for much better support.<br /><br />Li -- I know what you're saying about that life thing. I've been having the same experience. In some ways I guess it's good though as an online existence sometimes seems out of touch with what's really going on around us.<br /><br />Andrew -- I know. I was just goofing on the blogfest after seeing Alex get so many mentions, though he did deserve it. His presence is so pervasive we'd all probably get worried if we didn't get at least one comment a week from him.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42334729033415858962012-11-21T10:26:10.224-08:002012-11-21T10:26:10.224-08:00Thanks for the mention, Lee. I appreciate it.
I do...Thanks for the mention, Lee. I appreciate it.<br />I do want to let you know, though, that I was really trying to highlight bloggers that don't always get a lot of notice. I'd definitely miss you.<br /><br />You have a Happy Thanksgiving!Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86588971355672686742012-11-21T10:01:10.848-08:002012-11-21T10:01:10.848-08:00Hi Lee - you and Alex were both among my earliest ...Hi Lee - you and Alex were both among my earliest blogging supporters and without you and about a dozen others I'd have probably given up. Life has gotten in the way of blogging lately and I haven't been around much, but I am thankful for you and all of the other members of the blogging community who have helped me on my writing way :-) Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87703129550250780672012-11-21T09:48:05.153-08:002012-11-21T09:48:05.153-08:00Lee,
I miss you all the time! Feel free to e-mail...Lee,<br /><br />I miss you all the time! Feel free to e-mail me when you're feeling down. :D <br /><br />I too am thankful for blogging and all the wonderful people I have met, including you! Getting to know you and be on your team (for A to Z) has been one of the most rewarding things in my life! <br /><br />Have a Happy Thanksgiving! <br />~Konstanz Silverbow<br />nothoughts2small.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br />Konstanz Silverbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694326540031407757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59057035107294174452012-11-21T09:46:27.310-08:002012-11-21T09:46:27.310-08:00No, lots of people mentioned that they missed you ...No, lots of people mentioned that they missed you during the blog hijacking. (Just rude to say so in front of guest posters.)<br /><br />You an Alex fill two very different niches. Alex is everyone's energetic best friend who they can always count on for support. You are the steadfast grandfather everyone can come to for words of wisdom. Here in the blogging world, both roles are very needed.<br /><br />I appreciate all you've done, especially with the A to Z.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69746809786820439502012-11-21T09:26:32.869-08:002012-11-21T09:26:32.869-08:00Stephen -- I've mentioned this before and it&#...Stephen -- I've mentioned this before and it's worth saying again: You are a long time blogging friend who deserves a place of honor in that part of my Hall of Fame. Thanks!<br /><br />Angela -- I had originally planned to include you in this post primarily due to our extensive exchange on my political circus post as well as other excellent comments you have left in the past. Then I began having some computer issues and since it was getting late as I wrote this post I just wrapped things up instead. But your comments are much like some of those I've mentioned above--intelligent, well-planned, and interactive. Thanks! I'm so pleased to have been a part of your life.<br /><br />Nancy -- Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.<br /><br />Nicole -- I think it's better to be too busy to blog than to do a lot of blogging because you've got nothing else to do. Glad to know that you are doing what you love (film making) and still have a little bit of time left for blogging.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13199549126999221822012-11-21T08:21:29.833-08:002012-11-21T08:21:29.833-08:00Yeamie Waffles is an interesting name. Almost make...Yeamie Waffles is an interesting name. Almost makes me think I need to start using some of my pen names or nicknames on my blog.....almost.<br /><br />Although I was familiar with the "I Miss You Blogfest," I sorta missed IT and didn't participate because I was busy making a movie. In fact, I'm still in production, so I just don't have the time to participate in that one -- but I think I kinda already listed bloggers in my post titled "Thank You for Your Time" for Letter T during this years' A-Z Challenge....and guess who was mentioned in that one: The man behind Tossing It Out. Oh yeah baby!<br /><br />Lee, I honestly probably don't know what I would be doing with myself or with my blog if I hadn't come across the A to Z Challenge. You're one of the main reasons why my blogging has more structure to it, before and after the month of April. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that you have been the gateway to the development of many friendships, moments of personal/professional growth, increasing productivity, clarity and focus in different areas of life -- particularly writing and personal reflection.<br /><br />Thank you for the honorable mention in your Commenter Hall of Fame. It brings me joy to be listed among so many popular, prolific and "missed" bloggers such as the Ninja Captain himself.<br /><br />~Nicole Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11059698445766115932012-11-21T08:16:05.349-08:002012-11-21T08:16:05.349-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, Lee! You are definitely much ...Happy Thanksgiving, Lee! You are definitely much loved & appreciated. Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.com