On the 6th of June 2008, I started this blog. My aim in 2008 was to rant about how society had failed and things that annoy me in life, but it became far more than that. I had joined a small community within a larger blog community and have enjoyed posting anything and everything ever since.
So here we are 1000 blog posts later and my enthusiasm has waned somewhat. Reader numbers plateaued a while ago and comments dried up. Much of this is my own fault as I have not been commenting on others blogs that I do read regularly which tends to draw other people in. But I also feel that the Blogger model, and therefore the way I blog, has come to an end.
Blogger has lost it's way, missing out on the interactivity that other services offer such as easier ways to reblog, linking with link-minded bloggers, sharing of ideas and providing feedback.
I have therefore decided to mothball this blog with this 1000th post and start again elsewhere. So you can continue to read my ramblings if you wish, but the style and content may be different. I may be back, but I don't see a reason to at the moment.
The new blog can be found here.
So long and thanks for all the fish.
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Monday, 7 January 2013
999
Call the emergency services, it's the 999th posting on this blog!
And looking at the stats from 1 to 999, it's no surprise that pictures of semi-naked guys sit at the top of the most viewed list: Zac Efron, Rugby hunks, Francisco Lachowski and a few others make up most of the top 20. A surprise entry at number 9 is my comment on a Mondrian painting.
And to date there have been 312,861 page views. Is that good? I really don't know and not sure I care. April 2010 had almost more page views than the rest of the year added together for some reason, though 2011 had the most page views by far. Again, I have no idea why.
I could choose a few favourite blog entries, but this 30 second movie always make me smile...
And tomorrow there will be an announcement... watch this space.
And looking at the stats from 1 to 999, it's no surprise that pictures of semi-naked guys sit at the top of the most viewed list: Zac Efron, Rugby hunks, Francisco Lachowski and a few others make up most of the top 20. A surprise entry at number 9 is my comment on a Mondrian painting.
And to date there have been 312,861 page views. Is that good? I really don't know and not sure I care. April 2010 had almost more page views than the rest of the year added together for some reason, though 2011 had the most page views by far. Again, I have no idea why.
I could choose a few favourite blog entries, but this 30 second movie always make me smile...
And tomorrow there will be an announcement... watch this space.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
No respect
My friend a is Policeman and mentioned last night that, having been on shift over 6 hours, he walked into a Supermarket to buy a sandwich. He was stopped by a man who said, in a very serious and accusatory way, "I don't pay you to take breaks!" and stormed off.
He says that this has happened a few times! Do people really think that a Police offices salary is paid solely from their taxes and that he should never take a break?
My friend has been very patient with these people and said nothing, but I think I would have had to say something. I am stunned that people show so little respect and are this rude anyway. I am sure that this person would rely on my friend if they were in need.
He has been abused in the past by people for no reason, even by people he was trying to help! I know I couldn't do his job.
There are some complete idiots in the world.
He says that this has happened a few times! Do people really think that a Police offices salary is paid solely from their taxes and that he should never take a break?
My friend has been very patient with these people and said nothing, but I think I would have had to say something. I am stunned that people show so little respect and are this rude anyway. I am sure that this person would rely on my friend if they were in need.
He has been abused in the past by people for no reason, even by people he was trying to help! I know I couldn't do his job.
There are some complete idiots in the world.
Saturday, 5 January 2013
Pupdate
Just to keep you informed, Zac is growing fast and today went for his first proper walk. It wasn't far and was surprisingly good on the lead.
It's hard work though at the moment! He is into everything and just when you think you've trained him not to pee on the carpet or attack the carpet, he shows you that he is the boss. He's also biting a lot and I hope he grows out of that soon!
We may have made him a bit dependant as he whines and yelps when shut in the kitchen in his bed and we are in another room. Though at night he is fine. It shows how confusing it can be to train a dog...
It's hard work though at the moment! He is into everything and just when you think you've trained him not to pee on the carpet or attack the carpet, he shows you that he is the boss. He's also biting a lot and I hope he grows out of that soon!
We may have made him a bit dependant as he whines and yelps when shut in the kitchen in his bed and we are in another room. Though at night he is fine. It shows how confusing it can be to train a dog...
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
I am a bad Christian
So let's start 2013 with a highly personal and possibly controversial posting. We shall see how this sits with some people...
As I get older, my tolerance for religion and those that believe in God has faded rather quickly. I have long felt that, for someone to give their life to a fantasy based on ancient rumours just baffles me. And therefore, I know that my respect for those that follow religion has reach a low. However. I do recognise that this makes me a bad person and I should get over myself and be more understanding. I have taken it all a bit far.
It makes me a bad person because I should appreciate their opinions, even if I think their views are ludicrous, misguided and unsound. I know a couple of people that have a faith and their religion doesn't and shouldn't influence me, but deep down it does at the moment. Their faith gives them strength which can be a good thing.
Despite the inherent hatred and mistrust built into most religion's rules, there are some valid "good news aims for life". You can't argue with teachings saying that we should really try to be nice to each other (maybe Muslims and Jewish neighbours should remind themselves of that) and that sharing and caring will always be needed. So let's all follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as he seemed to be a nice guy and had some good things to say (and no, he didn't walk on water!).
You see, for me religion is just fantasy and superstition based on centuries of misinformed guesswork and a need for an answer to the big questions. Despite no proof and personal opinions influencing religion over many generations, people believe in this fantasy. Surely there is no difference between believing in Fairies, Santa Claus and believing in a God that provides zero proof of existence. It's all blind faith.
I should respect views other than my own; even the strange practice of praying must be overlooked (let's face it, praying has never ever ever made a difference and deep down, people know that). And those that thank their God, with the belief that "he" has helped them win a sports game or to cook a meal are conveniently forgetting that if he really had those super powers, he would not have allowed a child to die from cancer.
I'm getting off the topic now... Although I don't believe, I really shouldn't see people that DO believe as fools. With zero proof, ANYTHING could be the truth and so I should respect their choices.
I have no problem with broad teachings of being good to your fellow man, so let's follow those rules even if we don't "believe".
So I am now actively looking to be more broadminded and respectful. It will make me happier I am sure and allow me to overlook what I have seen as other peoples failings.
As I get older, my tolerance for religion and those that believe in God has faded rather quickly. I have long felt that, for someone to give their life to a fantasy based on ancient rumours just baffles me. And therefore, I know that my respect for those that follow religion has reach a low. However. I do recognise that this makes me a bad person and I should get over myself and be more understanding. I have taken it all a bit far.
It makes me a bad person because I should appreciate their opinions, even if I think their views are ludicrous, misguided and unsound. I know a couple of people that have a faith and their religion doesn't and shouldn't influence me, but deep down it does at the moment. Their faith gives them strength which can be a good thing.
Despite the inherent hatred and mistrust built into most religion's rules, there are some valid "good news aims for life". You can't argue with teachings saying that we should really try to be nice to each other (maybe Muslims and Jewish neighbours should remind themselves of that) and that sharing and caring will always be needed. So let's all follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as he seemed to be a nice guy and had some good things to say (and no, he didn't walk on water!).
You see, for me religion is just fantasy and superstition based on centuries of misinformed guesswork and a need for an answer to the big questions. Despite no proof and personal opinions influencing religion over many generations, people believe in this fantasy. Surely there is no difference between believing in Fairies, Santa Claus and believing in a God that provides zero proof of existence. It's all blind faith.
I should respect views other than my own; even the strange practice of praying must be overlooked (let's face it, praying has never ever ever made a difference and deep down, people know that). And those that thank their God, with the belief that "he" has helped them win a sports game or to cook a meal are conveniently forgetting that if he really had those super powers, he would not have allowed a child to die from cancer.
I'm getting off the topic now... Although I don't believe, I really shouldn't see people that DO believe as fools. With zero proof, ANYTHING could be the truth and so I should respect their choices.
I have no problem with broad teachings of being good to your fellow man, so let's follow those rules even if we don't "believe".
So I am now actively looking to be more broadminded and respectful. It will make me happier I am sure and allow me to overlook what I have seen as other peoples failings.
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