Before I forget again, congratulations to Martin & Sarah who have been trying for a first child for years now...pregnant at last!
Martin & Sarah are in Utah at the moment but Jon & Serene, Juli & Chris and Ash & Amber joined us for a few days with their families...and what a few days! We've had a great time!
Apart from just enjoying being with them, I also loved standing in the room where the broadcast of King Edward abdicating as a result of his love for Mrs Simpson, was received (actually, everyone with a wireless received it). Also seeing the other rooms that they occupied in Belton House as guests of the owner. I find this sort of thing absolutely riveting. I've always loved looking at things, being where others have been and experiencing things that others-who have long since passed away-experienced too.
The highlight of today was listening to the last twenty minutes of the Sunderland v Spurs game. The man they sold to us last year scored two goals and missed two penalties. We also had a goal disallowed but eventually won 3-1. It was a magnificent result and worthy of mention. I don't expect you to share my enthusiasm here.
my position on the subject is clear...just in case anyone is interested.
1. I would hope that no-one feels obliged to respond to anything I've posted here. I write because it's my daily journal (even though I don't write daily of late). I would expect most of what I post to be so mundane as to negate the need to comment anyway. If you like what I write then fine! If you don't like what I write then fine! I will think absolutely no less of anyone who regularly do leave comments but choose not to for whatever reason.
2. I would genuinely hope that any visitors to this blog will not be upset if I do not reciprocate. I don't always leave comments because I don't always have time, and when I do have the time the post may not warrant a response. Anyway, it may be not be all that interesting...I'm unlikely to comment on handbags and the like, am I? Many times I read but don't respond and other times the interest isn't there for me to even contemplate commenting. Also, as is the case with Molly P, there may be a fault with the site which prevents anyone from being able to read or leave comment even if they wanted to.
3. By all accounts I have always been a bit unusual...a square peg in a round hole type of person. I've always felt ill at ease with feeling constrained or made to conform or follow any sort of etiquette...even if I do. I wish to retain the right to freely write and respond as I feel the need to. Having said that, I consider myself to be inoffensive or malevolent in any way (Politics and politicians aside).
There you go... the 1,2 and 3 of my own shade of etiquette which may or may not be shared by visitors here.
I absolutely echo your thoughts about netiquette. Including commenting about handbags! I sometimes can write because the words or response come into my head, other times I read, enjoy, and move on. I hope people do the same for my blog as well. I would hate people to think they have to leave a comment. So, hope you continue to ejoy the Easter hols, and God bless.
ReplyDelete"I consider myself to be inoffensive or malevolent in any way ..." most certainly Ken - fully supportive of your views & appreciative of your notes. Warmly
ReplyDeleteI was also surprised to see so many comments on my netiquette post - it ranks up there with my post about my dad being in 'Carry on up the Khyber'.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to go over old ground agan (oh, ok then) but the reason I felt miffed was because this particular person had not bothered to put her mark on my blog for lots of articles, but had bothered to respond to every one else. I felt excluded and slighted - and, if I am honest, hurt.
I didn't mean my remarks to be aimed at anyone who has a busy life - working, families etc. This particular blogger has all the time in the world and in fact spends most of her day on the net. I feel quite legitimate with my 'complaint' and in fact would do it all over again
(puts soap box away)
I also always try and leave a comment on any blog I have read - I would never read and then just move on to something else. I've spent time reading something this person has put - what harm is a 'I've enjoyed this, thanks' ?
ReplyDeleteBut we all do things in different ways and I would never dream of saying my way was best.
Hi All
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughts, comments and support. The Easter break was busier than I thought and I virtually blocked out my normal routine of blog etiquette.