Friday, May 31, 2013

Week 52... One Whole Year!!!

Greetings:

Wow!!!  Week #52...  One Whole Year of Blogging.  Happy Birthday, or Happy Anniversary, to Slu's World.  OK, I like the way both sound.  I never thought I would make it to this day, and well, lookie here...  I'm still Standing!!!  And that means I'm Smiling!!! 

Yep...  One Year Old with #52!!!

So, a little over one year ago, my co-worker, CJ, showed me her Blog that she had just started.  As I was looking at it, I asked her several questions.  Among them...  How did you do this?  How did you do that?  As she was explaining the use of certain tools on her Blog Page, all I was thinking to myself was...  I want to do this!!!  I didn't know the first thing about Blogging and I didn't know anyone, other than, now CJ, that Blogged.  What in the world would I write about?  Who in the world would read what I would write about?  I didn't know the answers to those two questions, but I did know right then and there that I wanted to start a Blog.




And along the way, in addition to doing something that I have come to really, really love, I have made so many New Friends from the Blogging Community.  Several of them that are now like Family.  As well as Old Friends that stop by and have a look too.  A very recent new found friend, Linda, at Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom, just Posted 10 Reasons Why I Blog...  A portion of her #3 reason stated:  "Blogging is the perfect platform to incorporate all the things that interest me - music, writing, humor, photography, and alcohol my libations.  And there's an audience for that?"  Ha!!!  For me, she absolutely hit the "nail on the head," so to speak.  There's nothing like being able to "express" yourself and hitting that "Publish" button.  And then, there are the Comments that follow each week from the readers, i.e., your New Friends, your Old Friends, and of course, Family, after you hit that Publish button...  Yes, those Comments are confirmation that somebody is reading your Blog.  And that is always a good thing.  Ha!!!  

And speaking of Old Friends...  I have to say a great BIG, HUGE Thank You to all my Facebook Friends that read this Blog, most of which are from Sharpstown High School (70's) in Houston, Texas.  Please know how much I appreciate the time you spend here and the Comments and "Like's" you send my way.  They absolutely bring a Smile to this Happy 57 year old face.  One friend in particular, whom I will refer to as JCT, I would just like to say that this Blogging World is SCREAMING for you to come aboard and SHARE your stories.  I know that once you do and hit that first "Publish" button, you will be hooked forever!!!

To my Woman, Donna, who is usually the first reader that I'm aware of and more often than not, gives me the quickest feedback after I hit Publish...  I want to say Thanks Babe, for your patience through the week while I sit at my desk, you know, while you are sitting at your desk and playing your games and Facebooking and your honest emotions while reading my latest Post.  Just know though that it really drives me nuts when you are reading my new Post and you are eerily silent and I don't know what you're thinking!!!  Just sayin'...  LOL:  You know, With "Lots of Love."

My "Area" in the Man-Cave where I spend A Lot of Time...

And finally, with this 52nd Blog Post, I should pass 10,000 Page Views!!!  And that makes me very Happy...  That's an average of more than 192 each week and that, for me, is "off the charts."  When I started one year ago, my Goal was 75 views, and then, eventually, 100.  So, slowly, but surely, Slu's World (The Little Engine That Could) is growing.  Again, THANKS to each of you for stopping by and coming back each week and keeping this HUGE SMILE going!!!

Takin' it "To the House"

OK...  I have to share this next photo with you, as it is a First(s)!!!  Our little Munchkin was near the beach with her Mom & John last Sunday evening and some Fishing broke out...  This photo shows her very First Fish, caught on her very First attempt, with her very First bait, on her little "Pink Pole."  Congrats to Munchkin. 

How's that for a "First Catch?"  With a Pink Pole, no Less...  Ha!!!
 
MusicAfter last weeks "Get up and Move" Tune, this week, my Tune Selection is considerably on the slower side as I get "Bluesy" with a Blues Master.  I hope you'll check out Stevie Ray Vaughan, from 1999, and his awesome 9 minutes of Tin Pan Alley... (source)  You just can't beat this!!!

Market WatchStatus Quo this week as the Dow hung around 15,324 and Facebook dipped slightly to 24.55 at the closing bell yesterday.   

The EndSo, as I end my 1st full year, I am so excited about the coming year and some of the things I have planned.  One NEW area for me will start this coming Tuesday and I am very stoked about it.  I hope you will be watching for that.  Muchos Gracias and I hope you will keep checking in for more.  Til then...

Be safe, be smart and always Smile...  It's "Happy Friday"

adios...  vaya con dios     

30 comments:

  1. Congrats on your first "blog year "! Love reading your Friday posts.
    Karen Fitch

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    1. Thanks Karen... What a nice surprise!!! Smiling, Slu

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  2. Happy Blogiversary and all of your accomplishments along the way. You always put a smile on my face.

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    1. Thanks Debster... Means a lot!!! Thanks for stopping by, Slu

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    1. Thanks Kellie... Much appreciated. Thanks for stopping by, Slu

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  4. Congratulations, Slu!!! I am so happy that a year ago you decided to go for it and blog. You always bring a smile to your readers, and that's what it's all about! Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us. XO

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    1. Double M (#2)... Thanks for your kind words. They truly mean a lot, coming from you. As mentioned above, you are certainly part of my "New Family" and I am lucky to be included in your weekly visits: Thanks!!!

      Have an awesome weekend, Slu

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  5. Congratulations on one year of blogging. I often wondered if I'd ever make it to a year, but in 2 weeks I'll be there too!

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    1. Thanks Karen... And I'll be over at your place in two weeks. You have obviously taken off much faster and now that I know how hard this is, I absolutely congratulate your success. Thanks for sharing your comments here. Very much appreciated. Have a great week, Slu

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  6. Look at that fish! Congrats to her and the awesome pink pole (why would anyone fish with a different color??). ;)

    Congrats on the upcoming one-yr. blog anniversary, WOOT!

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    1. Hey there... Isn't it amazing for her first time??? And Thanks...

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Slu

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    1. Ha!!! Thanks... I'm gonna keep trying.

      Thanks for stopping by, Slu

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  8. Gosh, I can't believe it's already been a year since you lauched Slu's World. I have enjoyed reading every week. I have been a faithful follower since your first blog. Over the past year, I feel that I have gotten to know and reconnect with you - and that's been really great. I have learned a lot about you as a person, husband, father, friend, and son. Through your blog, I have come to know you how important your family is to you, and that you are completely in love and devoted to Donna. You are both very blessed to have eachother. Your children and grandchildren are precious to you and I have enjoyed all the pictures you proudly post.
    I can relate to many of the things that you like and find myself laughing out loud at some the hilarious stories you have shared with us.
    I am really glad that we are friends and I appreciate your generous sharing of Life's precious moments in Slu's World. Congratulations on this accomplishment. I hope you do not get tired of blogging. I would miss Sunday morning coffee and evening libations without you! Hugs, Donna S.

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    1. Holy Smokes!!! Donna, your very kind words touch my heart. I appreciate your comments each week. I appreciate you stopping by each week. I'm so happy for the re-connect that both Facebook and this Blog has given me with all our old friends.

      Thanks Donna... have a great weekend, Slu

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  9. A big and massive CONGRATULATIONS Slu for sticking around for a year. Glad you made the leap. You're doing great mate and I'm enjoying reading your posts and commenting whenever I can. I love how you mix your posts with music, humour, food and market watch. You've got the balance just right. Make sure you have a large steak with chips on me, washed down with a glass of good wine :)
    Keep up the brilliant blog Slu.

    That's one heck of a large fish Munckin caught. The girl is good but keep your eye out for her, she looks like a natural and could end up catching something much bigger than her.

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    1. RPD... And for you: Massive THANKS!!!

      Thanks for stopping by each week. Thanks for your kind words each week. And I appreciate your Comments above this week. Means a lot.

      Munchkin... Holy Smokes: always have to keep an eye out for her. She's a handful. Ha!!!

      Have a great week my man, Slu

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  10. Happy, Happy Blogoversary to you!!

    And thank you for stopping by and linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))

    Hope your having a terrific weekend!

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    1. Thanks Paula... And please know I love your Blog Party. Thanks for having me. Appreciate you stopping by.

      Keep smiling, Slu

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  11. Congrats Slu! It's an awesome accomplishment! One of the best surprises to me has been what an awesome place the blogging community can be. Here's to many more blogiversary's for you!

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    1. Hey There... Thank you so much and you could not be more right. I appreciate the "many more."

      Thanks for stopping by, Slu

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  12. (In a very small voice) What about this weeks recipe? Ha! Congratulations Slu. Keep it up!

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    1. Ha... More recipe's coming... And Thanks!!!

      Thanks for stopping by, Slu

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  13. Slu!!!! I am so proud of you! (I feel like your momma!) You always have a nice word to say and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your page each week. I was going to write earlier this weekend, but heard about the firefighters. I don't know if you knew any of them personally, but please accept my condolences. I've said it before. You are all heroes. I look forward to what this second year brings to your cute family? More grandchildren? More fish? A new NFL title? I can't wait to see!
    -MM

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    1. Double M...

      Thanks!!! It seriously means a lot coming from you. I so look forward to your comments each week, and thanks for being "there" each week.

      The Firemen/Gal were so young, I did not know them, but my heart just breaks for them and their families. Just a tough situation. And Thanks for remembering them.

      The 2nd year will be lots of fun and I am so looking forward to it. Check out my Tuesday action starting tomorrow. So stoked!!!

      Thanks again for stopping by, Slu

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  14. Always looking foward to your blog. Proud of you for staying with it. It brings pleasure to other people., and what a great thing to be able to do. Keep up the great writing, and remember we enjoy it every week. Cuz

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    1. Ahhhhh Cuz... Thanks!!! I really appreciate you stopping by each week. But now, you've got "Double Duty." Make sure you check in on Tuesday's now. Ha...

      Take care, cuz

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  15. congrats on one year! I'm so happy for you!

    (and that's quite a fish!)

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    1. Ha... Thanks so much. Very much appreciated.

      And she was so stoked about her first fish...

      Have a great weekend & thanks for coming by, Slu

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