tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post4186632357131927939..comments2023-11-13T01:52:16.369+11:00Comments on authorblog: N Is For Numbersdavid mcmahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-50484684670361021422009-04-23T07:38:00.000+11:002009-04-23T07:38:00.000+11:00Thanks for this post, David. It gives me hope. I a...Thanks for this post, David. It gives me hope. I am preparing for an art show next month so I am excited about it. I remembered one photo you told me I should blow up and frame. I am going to put it in my show thanks to you. Coincidentally, my word verification is "raven". How cool is that? It has to be a sign... a good omen.becky aka theRAVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692913745808509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-89266830044311746892009-04-23T01:44:00.000+11:002009-04-23T01:44:00.000+11:00I agree with ANNA-LYS that it can all be too much....I agree with ANNA-LYS that it can all be too much. Blogs of note can be a poison chalice. I had over 6,000 hits the day I was named blog of note and got hit with some terrible links. I almost jacked it in. Numbers do rule our lives, especially those of time. Always a unique interpretation of the letter.<br /><br />(I'm having email woes. You did ask me to do the Roast, hopefully I can try again within the next few days)Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-60850697317088956882009-04-23T01:31:00.000+11:002009-04-23T01:31:00.000+11:00What an incredible post today! I, too, installed a...What an incredible post today! I, too, installed a site meter only 2 years ago, even though I've been blogging for 4 years. And I'm so overwhelmed to have over almost 120,000 visitors! I slacked off over the past few months because of my surgery and new love interest, but life is becoming more normal again and I'm back at it trying to think of some topics of interest. It's exciting to have new visitors comment and then come back again & again. It's no wonder you have so many visitors with all your fabulous and intriguing posts! Keep up the great work!Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-53284115465846790842009-04-23T01:21:00.000+11:002009-04-23T01:21:00.000+11:00I didn't install a counter for a year and a half. ...I didn't install a counter for a year and a half. Of course I rarely installed a post during that time either so it probably didn't matter. Then last June I decided to get serious about it and discovered that if you give people something to see, they'll come to see it.<br /><br />And if you do it right, they'll come <I>back</I>. My 800th post will publish later today, and I'm expecting my 25,000th "registered guest" in a few weeks. Think there's a connection?<br /><br />Congrats on making the Blogs of Note list! Can't think of anyone who deserves it more.Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498213932233245032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-57613579578767727332009-04-23T00:32:00.000+11:002009-04-23T00:32:00.000+11:00Wise words indeed. Many thanks.
Greetings from Lo...Wise words indeed. Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-19633581557957144222009-04-23T00:05:00.000+11:002009-04-23T00:05:00.000+11:00I can think of few people who deserve success more...I can think of few people who deserve success more than you, David. You continually give of yourself, from the heart. God bless.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-53728080241793556912009-04-22T22:57:00.000+11:002009-04-22T22:57:00.000+11:00Wonderful post and advice, Den Mom!Wonderful post and advice, Den Mom!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-34275750061734018572009-04-22T21:12:00.000+11:002009-04-22T21:12:00.000+11:00interesting post. i've never thought about a count...interesting post. i've never thought about a counter much... until now you devil you.Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-29736835629097356852009-04-22T13:43:00.000+11:002009-04-22T13:43:00.000+11:00Congratulations on being a blog of note, David! I...Congratulations on being a blog of note, David! I finally got a site meter and have enjoyed finding out that people actually read my blog! It's exciting!Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-28690353156960950342009-04-22T13:36:00.000+11:002009-04-22T13:36:00.000+11:00That is truly no surprise that you would be a "blo...That is truly no surprise that you would be a "blog of note" -- not to me! Congratulations and keep 'em coming!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Word verification: squadrat♥ Boomer ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/11304000268484230167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-18909076960383941852009-04-22T12:55:00.000+11:002009-04-22T12:55:00.000+11:00Very inspiring post!Very inspiring post!K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09927932062095074749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-76718897186013222782009-04-22T11:54:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:54:00.000+11:00Wow! After three years of blogging I have still n...Wow! After three years of blogging I have still not installed a counter. Now I'm afraid to start because of all of those visits that can never be counted.<br /><br />Speaking of numbers: are you also a sudoku fan?Granny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214748856516412924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-27094242589228934712009-04-22T11:47:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:47:00.000+11:00I haven't had a counter on my blog but now I think...I haven't had a counter on my blog but now I think I'll add one. <br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Thanks for the shout-out today! It was a huge surprise for me!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999741671175495307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-52382167250183830112009-04-22T11:33:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:33:00.000+11:00Hey, David,
I'm a first time visitor through Find...Hey, David,<br /><br />I'm a first time visitor through Finding Sirius. I like what you've written here about numbers and visitors. <br /><br />In spite of having maintained my blog for a while, I still have a low readership. Sure, I'd like to be wildly popular, who doesn't, however that's actually okay with me. The ones who drop by for a visit are stalwart regulars who have become friends. <br /><br />I haven't installed a hit counter, because it really hasn't been about that for me. Those that want to stop to chat will, in spite of whether they leave a notch on the door frame or not. <br /><br />Truth is, I'm not sure I could handle much more traffic than I have. There are times when it feels like a full time job, as it is.<br /><br />I commend you on your success.<br /><br />BTW, I lived in Australia for a little over a year. Great place.<br /><br />CarolynnCarolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-88959943149500511042009-04-22T11:31:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:31:00.000+11:00Congrats on your achievements David, you are an en...Congrats on your achievements David, you are an encouragement to all of us.Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893540249055609385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-70880118608250852902009-04-22T11:13:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:13:00.000+11:00very interesting....and congrats on developing a l...very interesting....and congrats on developing a loyal readership!Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633714411687511297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-90288375016218809292009-04-22T11:07:00.000+11:002009-04-22T11:07:00.000+11:00Hello David - I'm visiting via Willow Manor - enjo...Hello David - I'm visiting via Willow Manor - enjoyed your interview with Willow!<br /><br />I'm a bit wary of a stat counter - firstly because it'd mean having to work out something else 'tekky'! Secondly because I don't want to focus on numbers. It's been interesting reading your post, thinking about where people are who are reading the blog puts a different perpective on it. Maybe I'll stick my neck out and get a counter! An easy-to-use one ...Raph G. Neckmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468502742144495020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-13850588019057124622009-04-22T10:51:00.000+11:002009-04-22T10:51:00.000+11:00Oh fab photos of course - love the combination loc...Oh fab photos of course - love the combination lock (?) ones. They look like they are on a bike lock.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-12470426378312071252009-04-22T10:50:00.000+11:002009-04-22T10:50:00.000+11:00Wow. Mind blowing. And very good advice.
Congratu...Wow. Mind blowing. And very good advice. <br />Congratulations. I forgot (while I was reading) this was for a meme too - wonderful writing! I'm at 14600 - and hoping not to be "private" forever. I'm past a year which is good, but definitely plateaued. :(<br /><br />I just think you built this blog so well. Brick by itty bitty brick...Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-23398756118149688402009-04-22T10:18:00.000+11:002009-04-22T10:18:00.000+11:00What a lot of good advice! Maybe you can advise me...What a lot of good advice! Maybe you can advise me on the difference between a hit and a page hit?Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-35130886439686849622009-04-22T10:05:00.000+11:002009-04-22T10:05:00.000+11:00Just incredible, David! I've also thought about a ...Just incredible, David! I've also thought about a counter of some sort, but feel I'd be too distracted by it. Maybe someday...and your spot on when it comes to the numbers in our lives. Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-51331984900911662822009-04-22T09:44:00.000+11:002009-04-22T09:44:00.000+11:00WoW! Googles Blogs of Note! How impressive! I've f...WoW! Googles Blogs of Note! How impressive! I've found that the writing, or what you have to say does make a difference. Although I am not really a writer, so I feel as though I don't really have that many things of interest to say.<br />Congratulations to you, David!!Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358261311454047999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-7298823053014389992009-04-22T09:37:00.000+11:002009-04-22T09:37:00.000+11:00Holy buckets! Those are Yukon Quest bibs. From dif...Holy buckets! Those are Yukon Quest bibs. From different years--and signed though I can't quite make out the name.<br /><br />Wait a minute. Don't tell me you competed? I know there was a Jamaican team this year, but those aren't this year's bibs. Do you know someone who did? Did you meet Sebastian?<br /><br />Sorry for digressing...I just don't now any other bloggers who have the slightest interest in mushing. Do you?<br /><br />Yes, excellent post. Interesting to read how your readership built. Having been in publishing all my life, I have always been a fan of readership numbers. And I used to to love combing through government budget reports. Once found a half million dollar slush fund. Didn't make the county commissioners all that happy.<br /><br />Numbers always tell a story; you just have to dig for it, right?Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-60690728091868752662009-04-22T09:21:00.000+11:002009-04-22T09:21:00.000+11:00Great post! And, congratulations!!Great post! And, congratulations!!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-23270671385961223512009-04-22T09:20:00.000+11:002009-04-22T09:20:00.000+11:00You have a great blog, well deserving of success. ...You have a great blog, well deserving of success. 9000 visitors in one day must have been quite exciting. <br />How true that we live by the numbers today, and every year there are more to remember. I used to be able to recall the important numbers, but now I live by cheat sheets...Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com