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Across the Fence:  Stop me before I start a Blog! UPDATED 1/7/7  |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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 Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 08:16:14 AM
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Well, I couldn't hold back any longer. I did it. I started a blog. I wish I knew how to put a link here. But, as many of you know, computers aren't my forte. Here's the address: ragstoroses.blogspot.com. Rags to Roses is the name of our NC farm.
Okay, maybe there is hope for me. I was able to edit my profile and make it is my "homepage" on the first line here. There's the link, whew.
I've been thinking about it lately...starting a Blog. It is so much fun reading others' blogs. My favorites are the ones about families on the farm. But, I have noticed that lots of folks start them, then abandon the effort. What do you think? Have you done it? Did you stick with it? Why or why not? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Is it time consuming? Is it hard to download pictures? Is it rewarding? Is it creepy? What is the bottom line on Blogs?
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Edited by - country lawyer on Jan 07 2007 4:49:23 PM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 08:40:03 AM
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yes it is time connsuming depending on how often you post some people post once a week or once a month or almost every day. I have only been at it three months so I am not one to talk about the long haul. I like blogs it gets what I do to a bigger audiance. Disadvantage you set yourself up for the world literaly to critisis ( sp) you. You let them in your home so to speak. I haven't had problem with down loading pictures but frannie has.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my web store www.sunshines.etsy.com my other web store http://vintagethreads.etsy.com/
my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/ my google page http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
Edited by - sunshine on Oct 07 2006 08:59:03 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 08:46:28 AM
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I like it and enjoy reading other people's blogs too. I think putting pictures on the blog is alot easier than posting them here since you don't have to have them on a site like photobucket first..just download them straight from your computer..easy..but blogger isnt' always working just right. It IS a free thing so we get what we pay for ...I like it though. I never have been creeped out. I am NOT a great writer like some of these gals but do like to post new pics and like that. You should do it Rebekah..its easy. So far I have stuck with it. It try to post at least once a week...sometimes more. Depends on what I have going on.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 09:09:33 AM
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My husband and I both have blogs. We keep up with it, but I think it's mainly because we both will have an experience in our day and we just feel compelled to blog about it.
Some people are like this I guess. If you feel like you just have to blog about your experiences, then you will keep up with it.
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·.
Wife of Jonathan, Mother of Joel, Caitlyn, Elia, Nathanael |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 10:16:59 AM
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Rebekah,
Aunt Jenny is right, blogspot is much easier to post pictures to, but it can be tempermental. They are doing upgrades now, so perhaps that has something to do with it.
I enjoy my blog alot, and post there every few days, just depending on what life has on its' agenda for me. Aunt Jenny and I read each other's blogs regularly! It's a great way to keep in touch.
In order to avoid spam comments, when you set up your blog, set it up to have commenters enter a passcode that they provide for each comment entry. This is a good protection.
Give it a try. As in all things, moderation is the key. 
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
http://farmstyle.blogspot.com
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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 12:00:37 PM
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I have been thinking about it a lot lately also. I know I would find time but I just haven't started yet. Such a great way to share one's life with friends, family and people who may just like to be nosey about what a person is up to ( I am always nosey but I usually learn something or find inspiration).
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 6 months!! |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2006 : 5:55:15 PM
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I have my own website and it has a blog feature. I tried posting to it but just couldn't manage to keep up with it. I don't have a very interesting life and I didn't really think anyone looked at it. But that is me! I may try it again in the winter when things slow down a bit.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
1022 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 08:28:19 AM
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I've enjoyed you Farmgirls' input and advice on this. Keep it coming!
I have looked at the blogs from those who responded and they are all so lovely. Everybody has a story to tell. The internet offers an opportunity to tell it to a much bigger audience. Sunshine, have you had to deal with the criticism issue? Can you delete unwelcome comments? Do you guys find the experience rewarding? How much of your time does it actually take? What are your reasons behind doing it? Has the blog experience met your expectations?
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 08:50:51 AM
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yes one person criticised me and yes you can delete comments but I left it. I felt it was a valid point of view so I didn't mind. I haven't received any rude ones. The one I got I considered constructive critism. Yes you can delete unwanted posts. I deleted some of my own when I noticed typing errors and just redid them you can do the same to others to. I think it is rewarding all my family lives in texas california and oregan not near utah so it lets them know what I am up to. I have also received invietes to do repair work through it so it helps the pocket book a little too. Mine takes about 1 hour when I post because I try to come up with an idea then take photos to match then edit the photos to looklike I want for every photo you see on my blog there are probably 5 or more I trashed and two or three more that I edited before trashing. So far so good.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my web store www.sunshines.etsy.com my other web store http://vintagethreads.etsy.com/
my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/ my google page http://sunshine.harbaugh.googlepages.com/home |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 09:11:44 AM
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Great topic. I plan to start a blog in January when we start our super frugal living project. We already tightwad, but hubby is realy into self sufficency so we are going to see if we can make it through one year with out buying. We will have to purchase some food we do not produce yet, gas for transportation, and a few toiletries. We havent quite made out all the rules yet, but they will be posted in the first entry. I'll have to come back to this post when it gets closer to time to start.
Trina
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 11:58:15 AM
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Well, I started mine last night but for now it will just hold my thoughts and activities so i can share with family and friends. Not sure if I will move away from that idea with it. Now to narrow down all the ideas I have to put on it.
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 6 months!!
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 4:07:41 PM
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I must admit, I'm addicting to blogging, reading them and writing on my own!! It's such a fun and easy way to keep in touch with family and friends and super easy to post pics! Blogspot is the best I think. I really enjoy reading other farmgirls blogs and do everyday, I checked yours out Tracey and it's very nice, keep it up! I do try to keep mine up daily (CP)and I want to start a food blog too. I've had nothing but positive feedback and have meet some super nice people blogging. I enjoy the comments they leave! More bloggers the better, esp. farmgirls!
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.blogspot.com |
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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 7:08:09 PM
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Thanks Sue. It is hard to narrow down what to put in the blog. I want to do a food one too!! I LOVE reading other people's blogs and I am going to check out yours now!!!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 6 months!!
http://hansenhootenanny.blogspot.com/ |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2006 : 7:17:15 PM
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I love blogging and I find Wordpress to be super easy to use in conjunction with photobucket for picture hosting...
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blog: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2006 : 03:10:12 AM
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Rebekah .. i'm one of those gurlz who 'abandoned' blogging after starting one .. i found that it took MUCH longer for me to download photos (and even postings) than i thought it would. it takes awhile to put them here too .. so i don't post pics too often. I find that my Kentucky Ramblers and Treasure Seekers list (via e-mail) works sooooooooooooooooooooooo much better, faster and more efficient for me .. and ONLY those who REQUEST to be on this list get my ramblings and pictures .. no strangers or strange comments ever. i post my 'ramblings' on several 'forums' that i am on .. but rarely with pictures. i also find that i rarely go to look at blogs .. i would never get outta' this chair if i did.
i am glad blogs are available though for those who do wish to use and read them. xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
2044 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 2:39:17 PM
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I think a blog is a great place for friends and family to get caught up on what you are doing and also for you as a participant on a forum not to monopolize another site with just "you" as does seem to happen. I tend to be blabby as we all know and haven't started one yet, but I sure have enjoyed seeing everyone's so far! I love that Sue (Junebug) has three based on topics that interest her!
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 3:21:37 PM
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I'm a 2 month blogger...I thought I would never do it, but after finding this forum and "meeting" the gals here and seeing different blogs, I was interested. It's been fun, relaxing and keeps me inspired in my crafting. I don't know maybe I need to get a life! But I really do enjoy it.
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 3:25:00 PM
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Bonnie, how did you put your blog link there? I've really got no idea what I'm doing. But, it's true. I love reading everyone else's blogs. I've enjoyed the photo a day blogs too. Bramble, your turn!
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2007 : 3:53:33 PM
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If you look at the top of this page by your name you will see to the right of log out 'FAQ' well click on there and it will tell you how to add links. It took me awhile but I figured it out. Blogs are kinda fun. Good luck, Rebekah
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
279 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 02:48:46 AM
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Hey Rebekah,
I started my blog right after I joined MJF. I saw all of the wonderful pages here that belonged to the other ladies and decided that I had to have one.
I try to do it every day but sometimes I just can't. It is a lot of fun though and so neat when someone actually reads and comments about something that you wrote or a picture that you took.
It is amazing to think that the random thoughts that go through my head are actually interesting to someone else.
I love the name of your farm. Where in NC is it? We are outside of Charlotte, NC.
Lindy
ps I use typepad. It costs me $8.00 per mo
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
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vintagegrl
True Blue Farmgirl
280 Posts
Jeanette
NH
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 03:15:09 AM
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Lindy,
I posted a comment on your blog, I couldn't resist when I saw both the hat and the display. They're both so sweet! |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 06:00:32 AM
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Lindy, Your question about where my Farm is inspired my second post on my Blog. Why did you chose typepad? Is it much better than the freebies? And, Mary Beth, I sure do need some of that good luck. I have only made friends with my compter as of late. Before that it was definitely my enemy! I'm curious to see if I can actually do this Blog thing!
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
279 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 08:58:09 AM
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Hey Rebekah,
I tried Blogspot and some of the other freebies but I just liked the feel and ease of Typepad best.
Also, I was able to add pretty pictures to mine without knowing any HTML. You can probably do that with the others but I could not figure it out as easily as I did with Typepad. Just my two cents worth.
I have Fairies in my woods too!
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
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Across the Fence: Stop me before I start a Blog! UPDATED 1/7/7 |
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