tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post662307407767090165..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: IWSG: Should I Have Done A-Z?Mark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-30254360186613001522012-05-11T02:09:34.021-04:002012-05-11T02:09:34.021-04:00Wait, you have a whole 7 hairs left on your head?!...Wait, you have a whole 7 hairs left on your head?! Hehe ;-) Okay, no, that's not the only thing I took away from this (highly entertaining) post :-) <br />I found myself quite stressed out trying to get a post up every day, so maybe you took the right route not getting involved in the challenge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-78657177382777219262012-05-08T18:03:11.533-04:002012-05-08T18:03:11.533-04:00“cluck me!” and “mother rooster!” and other, terri...“cluck me!” and “mother rooster!” and other, terribly fowl language...<br /><br />Oh, my lord I spit coffee out while reading this line. You're too clever for me. LOL.Jaycee DeLorenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796587039929398655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-65614371502367332872012-05-07T13:28:50.527-04:002012-05-07T13:28:50.527-04:00Oh Mark, you made me laugh. I'm pretty sure al...Oh Mark, you made me laugh. I'm pretty sure all of us who DID do the A-Z also had a little bit of the same should we/shouldn't we anxiety - even in the middle of it. :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-22051955100857550432012-05-07T03:25:39.738-04:002012-05-07T03:25:39.738-04:00I love the random pictures and thanks for the shou...I love the random pictures and thanks for the shout out!Jessica L. Celayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725283349220405323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-91553217948209963372012-05-05T14:59:31.353-04:002012-05-05T14:59:31.353-04:00I kind of liked the structure that AtoZ left me wi...I kind of liked the structure that AtoZ left me with. It was easy coming up with posts (in other words).Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-38289784276642780592012-05-05T11:13:34.016-04:002012-05-05T11:13:34.016-04:00this is the part when I come up with something enc...this is the part when I come up with something encouraging, but my brain lost it's function around letter R.<br /><br />How about, don't worry about the numbers. It's all about the connections with people. I don't think I gained a lot of followers, but I did gain a lot of friendships with followers I already had. And that's totally more important to me. :)Cassie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706774393186819619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-20564449944328877692012-05-04T09:56:28.592-04:002012-05-04T09:56:28.592-04:00I've wondered the same thing about doing the A...I've wondered the same thing about doing the April challenge, but there was just no way I could have done it this year. Maybe, if some miracle happens, next year. (And, I hate to admit it, but I'm kind of glad it's over. My blog reader was about to explode!)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-4197581697317782472012-05-04T05:39:19.483-04:002012-05-04T05:39:19.483-04:00It's okay, I didn't do it either. I hardly...It's okay, I didn't do it either. I hardly even read anyone else's posts about it. I'm thinking of doing it next year too. And talking to yourself is nothing to be ashamed of. All good writers do it.Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-49502821989822377332012-05-03T16:05:02.871-04:002012-05-03T16:05:02.871-04:00sometimes I talk to myself too...no I don't! y...sometimes I talk to myself too...no I don't! yes, I do!momto8bloghttp://raisingahappyfamily-momof8.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-87844849599556756362012-05-03T02:11:34.338-04:002012-05-03T02:11:34.338-04:00*shakes head* I think I need more wine for this :...*shakes head* I think I need more wine for this :)<br /><br />I took a blogger break and missed a lot. But, I there will be other posts for you to discuss with yourself. Congrats on achieving so many followers in such a short time. Cherish those too.<br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-15907561822541258572012-05-02T23:09:33.087-04:002012-05-02T23:09:33.087-04:00I think you made the right decision. I made mental...I think you made the right decision. I made mental notes on what to mention in a reflection post. I'm surprised I'm still standing. I will be catching up for a while.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-59130662629965452012012-05-02T21:25:31.178-04:002012-05-02T21:25:31.178-04:00A-Z was intense, but great. We missed you but don...A-Z was intense, but great. We missed you but don't worry, we'll do it again next year. :)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-33642186112759876352012-05-02T19:54:57.855-04:002012-05-02T19:54:57.855-04:00I'm torn on the A to Z. On one hand, I loved ...I'm torn on the A to Z. On one hand, I loved participating 'cause I got to meet some new folks, and I always love a party. On the other hand, it was a lot of work, and, to be honest, the pay off, as far as followers go, was not that great, at least not for me, not when I consider how many blogs I visited and followed. My return on the time and effort was minimal, at best. Now for the big question: Will I do it again? I'm on the fence on that one. Considering what you have to fill your days, Mark, I can't imagine having to stay up late trying to slog through all those blogs. I think you probably made the right choice. But I did miss you when I discovered you weren't participating.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-15055951150026164662012-05-02T17:45:29.409-04:002012-05-02T17:45:29.409-04:00Mark, thanks for visiting my blog today, and for y...Mark, thanks for visiting my blog today, and for your kind comments. <br /><br />During A to Z, I still followed the blogs of people not participating in A to Z. So I don't believe non-participants would lose any readers. And I totally understand that writers have lives and responsibilities outside their blog and so I don't think being in the challenge is a requirement of any sort. It was just something to do for fun.<br /><br />There will be other blogger events... =)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88273456082800423672012-05-02T15:38:27.741-04:002012-05-02T15:38:27.741-04:00It so hard to decide where to spend your time thes...It so hard to decide where to spend your time these days. I never know what to choose because no matter what I'll miss something exciting or important.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88597092315931472552012-05-02T15:36:23.537-04:002012-05-02T15:36:23.537-04:00you're such a goof!
you are fine. no sense wo...you're such a goof! <br />you are fine. no sense worrying about it now! <br />just keep being funny & entertaining & they will come!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-86335249911464548872012-05-02T13:56:11.289-04:002012-05-02T13:56:11.289-04:00Leave us not worry, nor look back!
While I wasn...Leave us not worry, nor look back! <br /><br />While I wasn't at all as prepared as you were to participate, I did want to, and dropped out before I signed up. Over the course of the month, I bacame happier and happier that I didn't participate. I probably won't next year, either. (If you want to have a conversation on why, give me an e-mail.) <br /><br />Here's the rub on why I don't think you should worry. You have a fun blog, that has heart and people are drawn to you and to it. Don't worry about missed opportunities for platform building, because there will be another... and another... and another! :) <br /><br />And you really are doing phenomenal with growing your blog!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-73562593885838099022012-05-02T13:25:13.281-04:002012-05-02T13:25:13.281-04:00I had all the same questions but in the end I was ...I had all the same questions but in the end I was glad I opted out because I finished an edit of a book that is due to my publisher.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-49809908667528973562012-05-02T12:40:05.920-04:002012-05-02T12:40:05.920-04:00Oh so funny :) Glad to see I'm not the only on...Oh so funny :) Glad to see I'm not the only one who can ride a tangent! Great pics and hanging on to sanity while spending all day with little ones in the house is an amazing accomplishment! Mine are in school all day now and I think, bit by bit, some of my sanity might be returning... maybe :)Hope Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877380868985454894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-24519561334600277092012-05-02T11:04:43.642-04:002012-05-02T11:04:43.642-04:00If the blogisfear hasn't kicked me out yet, I&...If the blogisfear hasn't kicked me out yet, I'm sure you'll be just fine.<br /><br />Love that last picture.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-27013347071706789382012-05-02T10:51:58.035-04:002012-05-02T10:51:58.035-04:00This so made my morning! Blogisfear? Perfect name,...This so made my morning! Blogisfear? Perfect name, lol!Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-9689575953151327652012-05-02T10:33:40.743-04:002012-05-02T10:33:40.743-04:00Oh, you can participate in a-z and accomplish noth...Oh, you can participate in a-z and accomplish nothing...trust me, thank heavens I went in only with my photo blog posts. I did enjoy the posting part and the 'regular group's visit reciprocation' part but won't do it if am still around next year.<br />You IWSG crib is in my humble opinion an irrelevant, unimportant insecurity. :P (don't take it to be mean, it's supposed be consoling).<br /> Your younger son (presuming he is) in the last picture stole my heart. Give him a hug on my behalf. :)Rek Seshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484322426994645221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-20848258107380068932012-05-02T10:20:05.461-04:002012-05-02T10:20:05.461-04:00You better not get impaled by a flying surfboard t...You better not get impaled by a flying surfboard that jets off the top of a '66 Beetle!!!! <br /><br />And how do you know military architect lingo? <br /><br />And Hahahaha!!!!! to the Wiggles episode! That silly Jeff... falling asleep AGAIN... *shakes head* Steve on Blues Clues only did that ONCE. ;)<br /><br />I'm always so sad when your posts end... they're SO FUNNY! And the "Big Fish" picture is too precious for words!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-17286677220397141312012-05-02T09:52:11.134-04:002012-05-02T09:52:11.134-04:00Hilarious!
I'll not lie and say those who didn...Hilarious!<br />I'll not lie and say those who didn't participate did not miss an opportunity. However, if you accomplished something while not participating, then that is equally important.<br />Save those posts for next year.<br />And keep up the snark!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-44163743372625150412012-05-02T09:36:35.950-04:002012-05-02T09:36:35.950-04:00I didn't do it either. Not that I don't re...I didn't do it either. Not that I don't respect it...I do...I think it would have done my blog wonders.<br /><br />But I was in round one of edits of my first book. If I failed those, I would have missed the big picture.<br /><br />I think you did the right thing...you want to write a novel and not raise feral children. Only so many hours in a day young bald man...use them wisely!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com