Making the draw and other bits 'n bobs
So, a big day today—the day you've all been waiting for...
October giveaway...
So a little later I'll be drawing the winner from the Hat Of Wonder And Hope. Come back this evening (uk time) to see if you won. Good luck to all who took part!
On a similar note, I had to block one member who was a bit zealous (i.e. spam-and-run) in leaving proselytising statements about his brand of Christianity. I don't have a problem with the various forms of religion, it's just forcing them down folks' throats that I find off-putting.
Similarly I've blocked another couple of followers with no interest in my blog but who were just spam-following (i.e. hoping folks will click their heads and then click the link to their dubious / mucky / commercial sites).
A social week...
I've had good friends staying as house guests this week while they were visiting their eldest son who has just started at Plymouth University.
Their young daughter had great fun seeing and playing with him again. Of course she misses him a lot, even though she skypes him almost every night from back home.
On Friday they all went to the circus in Ivybridge and had a great time and on Saturday we went to Mansour's for them all to try their hands at throwing pots. Everyone got messy with clay and had huge amounts of fun.
The rest of Saturday was spent getting my house back in order after their visit. It's a real joy to have the house filled with gurgling laughter and the to-ing and fro-ing of growing kids, relived as you go around tidying up after they've left.
..And now I can get back to catching up on all your blogs, which will be nice!
comments / feedback always welcome :)
Stumble It!
October giveaway...
So a little later I'll be drawing the winner from the Hat Of Wonder And Hope. Come back this evening (uk time) to see if you won. Good luck to all who took part!Gadgets...
I also spent a little time this morning maintaining my blog, updating the template. Nothing huge—I added the top 10 Member Visits gadget, replacing the Member Links gadget. The links one had to go, as it didn't respect the blocked members and allowed anyone to leave spam links.On a similar note, I had to block one member who was a bit zealous (i.e. spam-and-run) in leaving proselytising statements about his brand of Christianity. I don't have a problem with the various forms of religion, it's just forcing them down folks' throats that I find off-putting.
Similarly I've blocked another couple of followers with no interest in my blog but who were just spam-following (i.e. hoping folks will click their heads and then click the link to their dubious / mucky / commercial sites).
A social week...
I've had good friends staying as house guests this week while they were visiting their eldest son who has just started at Plymouth University.Their young daughter had great fun seeing and playing with him again. Of course she misses him a lot, even though she skypes him almost every night from back home.
On Friday they all went to the circus in Ivybridge and had a great time and on Saturday we went to Mansour's for them all to try their hands at throwing pots. Everyone got messy with clay and had huge amounts of fun.
The rest of Saturday was spent getting my house back in order after their visit. It's a real joy to have the house filled with gurgling laughter and the to-ing and fro-ing of growing kids, relived as you go around tidying up after they've left.
..And now I can get back to catching up on all your blogs, which will be nice!
comments / feedback always welcome :)
Labels: cool gadgets, freebie draw, general stuff, prize draw, template edit
Stumble It!
posted by Highton-Ridley at
13:08
5 Comments:
Spam followers - they are so annoying! I always check my follower list and their websites to make sure they are legit.
Sounds like you have a blast with the houseguests!
That's great! I grabbed your Top Ten visitors. I'm very curious :) Thank you very much.
Hi, thanks for adding me as your friend and your comment about my work...your work is awesome. I love photography and you take it to new heights.
Sounds like you had a great time with your house guests - it is fun to have them but also nice when they leave :-)
I bwet its tiring too Mark, if I remember well.lol.
I had guests this weekend too. While it's nice to visit & I really enjoy my family's company, I must say I'm glad to have my "quiet" house back. As quiet as it can get with a 4 & 6 year old running around anyway.
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