tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post1459911349877869203..comments2024-02-10T02:29:29.558-06:00Comments on Life & Faith in Caneyhead: Reflections on the April A to Z Blogging Challenge, 2016 EditionBarbara In Caneyheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-59138335450107517502016-05-30T19:29:51.119-05:002016-05-30T19:29:51.119-05:00You had a great theme this year! I did not get to ...You had a great theme this year! I did not get to visit very much because time would not allow. Like you, I focused mainly on visiting my commenters back and only caught a couple extra posts each day. I do enjoy your blog, even though I don't make it to every post :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-85667786175720012392016-05-30T10:24:23.004-05:002016-05-30T10:24:23.004-05:00Why, thank you very much, Angela! I'm glad yo...Why, thank you very much, Angela! I'm glad you enjoyed your time here.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-1960973185371521662016-05-30T02:42:39.074-05:002016-05-30T02:42:39.074-05:00I loved your blog; so colourful and energising, fe...I loved your blog; so colourful and energising, felt happy to read your posts as well as your reflections. Thanks for being an inspiration today!Dr Genevive Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866368362204764911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-36813209729556038542016-05-14T23:25:01.385-05:002016-05-14T23:25:01.385-05:00How incredibly sweet of you to say! I'm humbl...How incredibly sweet of you to say! I'm humbled. When I sit down to write a post, I write, just as if I were speaking outloud to someone. I suppose that is coming through.<br />It's always great to connect to good people through our blogs!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-2899367397310175382016-05-14T22:38:48.054-05:002016-05-14T22:38:48.054-05:00Barbara,
Like most people have already mentioned,...Barbara,<br /><br />Like most people have already mentioned, reading your blog is like pulling up a chair and visiting with you at the kitchen table. It's very homey and cozy. I enjoyed your posts about childhood and some of them did bring back many memories for me too.<br /><br />But most of all, I enjoy your style of writing and the way you say things in a no-nonsense way that all of us can relate to. I'll be visiting you as often as I can because you leave me smiling.<br /><br />Glad to have found you, but that's the best part of the A to Z - connecting people to blogs they never knew existed. And it's definitely quality over quantity. Life gets busy and there are never enough hours in a day to go everywhere you want to go on the internet.<br /><br />Sunni<br /><br />Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671891696662548892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-78932415063937929432016-05-14T11:57:42.633-05:002016-05-14T11:57:42.633-05:00Thank you, Linda! How kind of you. I wanted some...Thank you, Linda! How kind of you. I wanted something a little reminiscent of childhood for the AtoZ Challenge, since my theme revolved around early childhood memories. Several folks have remarked on it, how they enjoy it and I'm not tired of it yet, so I think I shall keep it awhile.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-10161696043588336642016-05-13T11:03:27.004-05:002016-05-13T11:03:27.004-05:00I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely lo...I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love your blog background and header. And your caterpillar profile pic makes me smile. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-48048268052282172062016-05-12T11:12:18.607-05:002016-05-12T11:12:18.607-05:00Being a minion is fun, but definitely keeps you mu...Being a minion is fun, but definitely keeps you much busier. I'm happy you enjoyed your time here.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-39294544213543449622016-05-12T11:10:11.972-05:002016-05-12T11:10:11.972-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Caneyhead, M...I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Caneyhead, Mary!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-75986044091707183652016-05-12T11:09:19.801-05:002016-05-12T11:09:19.801-05:00Thank you, Janet! I happy I was able to jog your ...Thank you, Janet! I happy I was able to jog your own recollections.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-54184198464502817862016-05-12T11:07:34.805-05:002016-05-12T11:07:34.805-05:00Just think how well rested and ready we'll be ...Just think how well rested and ready we'll be by the time the Challenge rolls back around! Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-48249980610532909542016-05-12T10:19:54.628-05:002016-05-12T10:19:54.628-05:00It was a fun challenge and I enjoyed reading your ...It was a fun challenge and I enjoyed reading your posts. Many of your posts helped me to remember times gone past as well. Once again, that is win-win in my book too. Glad you enjoyed the challenge. This was my second year doing it and my first year attempting to be a minion. For a bit, I fell behind. I'll be keeping in touch. PS- I finally posted my refelctions.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-79231913316510266802016-05-12T08:24:06.330-05:002016-05-12T08:24:06.330-05:00Quality over quantity - that's the best way to...Quality over quantity - that's the best way to go. I enjoyed your theme this year. I know I didnt stop by as often as I wanted to, but when I did, my visit was quite enjoyable. <br /><br />Mary<br /><a href="http:/www.jinglejanglejungle.net" rel="nofollow">Jingle Jangle Jungle</a>Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-30803520189384224972016-05-11T21:27:47.530-05:002016-05-11T21:27:47.530-05:00I enjoyed your posts as well, Barbara. A lot of t...I enjoyed your posts as well, Barbara. A lot of them made me remember things from my childhood. It was my first time participating in the A to Z and I definitely have learned some things to remember for next year. Thanks for sharing!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-39808115653645059602016-05-11T19:29:17.082-05:002016-05-11T19:29:17.082-05:00I enjoyed your posts very much, Barbara. Your them...I enjoyed your posts very much, Barbara. Your theme was a great one and plays right into my love of family history. You've also helped me with some ideas for posts on my own blog. Now, to actually get them written and posted. :)<br /><br />I look forward to continuing to visit your blog and to next year's challenge. <br /><br />It was very challenging trying to keep up with everything this year, that's for sure! I can't imagine ever being a minion or helper. I'd probably get fired the first day. haha<br /><br />Have a blessed day!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-28453116751611620102016-05-11T19:25:51.587-05:002016-05-11T19:25:51.587-05:00You hit the nail on the head, Diedre.
Visiting B...You hit the nail on the head, Diedre. <br /><br />Visiting Barbara's blog is like coming home. :)Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-65318658614069635872016-05-11T18:41:01.013-05:002016-05-11T18:41:01.013-05:00Oh, heavens no, Cherdo! I felt the same constrain...Oh, heavens no, Cherdo! I felt the same constraints this year. Just not enough time to go around every where I wanted to.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-81606480797026699742016-05-11T18:40:04.242-05:002016-05-11T18:40:04.242-05:00Diedra, you have no idea what compliment you just ...Diedra, you have no idea what compliment you just paid me! That's exactly the feeling I have tried to, wanted to convey here! ;)Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-88918522737082983022016-05-11T18:38:47.362-05:002016-05-11T18:38:47.362-05:00Thank you, Betty! I felt the same way about your ...Thank you, Betty! I felt the same way about your entries; enjoyed the ones I made it to, and sad to have missed the others.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-60616101429253929142016-05-11T18:37:12.059-05:002016-05-11T18:37:12.059-05:00You are right, Ellen! That's one of the best ...You are right, Ellen! That's one of the best outcomes you can have! That and finding great new blogs to follow.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-36958844741749898672016-05-11T13:34:59.810-05:002016-05-11T13:34:59.810-05:00Your theme was great and "numbers" don&#...Your theme was great and "numbers" don't do it justice. For me, I felt the time crunch and couldn't do as much as I did last year. Don't let that be a bad reflection on YOUR efforts! <br /><br />Lovely blog, as always.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-79324480645360885682016-05-11T12:14:50.942-05:002016-05-11T12:14:50.942-05:00I've always enjoyed stopping by your blog beca...I've always enjoyed stopping by your blog because it feels so welcoming, as if anyone could just pull up a chair and chat;-) Your theme this year further exemplified your homespun warmth :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-10461282813876207642016-05-11T08:56:52.968-05:002016-05-11T08:56:52.968-05:00It did seem successful for you :) I think you hit ...It did seem successful for you :) I think you hit upon it with the challenge; the opportunity to have a lot of blogs out there that you might not have a chance to find on your own. <br /><br />What I found this year over previous years is that the return visits were down. I visited a lot of blogs and got back about 20% to 30% visits back. I also commented on blogs that were part of my duties as a minion daily until they moved down the list and didn't get return visits from them which I found interesting. <br /><br />Still debating about what to do next year, will do the challenge, will be a minion, but I think I'll go about it differently in what I do with visiting other's blogs, just haven't figured that out yet.<br /><br />I didn't visit often to you, but what I read I enjoyed.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-14855121451182496052016-05-11T03:17:26.836-05:002016-05-11T03:17:26.836-05:00I think it sounds like this year's challenge w...I think it sounds like this year's challenge was a real win for you especially finding some new followers who will be continuing to visit you regularly. That's a lovely outcome of the challenge :-)<br /><br />Cheers - EllenEllen @ The Cynical Sailorhttp://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-33244848888062752232016-05-10T18:08:14.299-05:002016-05-10T18:08:14.299-05:00Thank you, and I'm so glad you are one who enj...Thank you, and I'm so glad you are one who enjoyed the theme this year!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.com