First Campfire
OK.
I was all prepared to share more unique sights in Nebraska... then it was late and I thought, well, I'll just show 'em some First Campfire scenes and then go to bed...
But this I have to share.
Remember, how I worked to come to terms with my (seemingly) lack of readership and felt sorry for myself, blahblahblah, then I seemed to gain control of myself and move forward??? Yeah, long story full of self pity and not pretty in the least...
But I still (on rare occasion) check my stats on this blog.
March 2011 goes into the record books!
FOREVER I have wanted to break the 15,000 readers in a month ceiling... guess what???
I had 21,483 hits last month!!!!!!!!!!
Whoa, baby!
And I know I shouldn't... but I did... I tried to figure out *why*.
I received 8378 hits on March 12. That entry was on walking my dogs down the highway. The one the day before on the 11th... on some awesome western art... The next one, on the 13th, was the Stylish Blogger Award. Could it be because I passed it forward??
I have no clue.
I'm pretty sure Shreve didn't mention me, which is usually when I get blasted with hits.
So... can anyone figure out WHY that happened? I'd sure like to do it again! But most of all, I'd like to thank you, my steady steady readers, because I think I haven't thanked you enough lately for your nice comments and support! While the Big Hits are Fun, it's you and your comments that keep me coming back... and I KNOW that!
Which leads me into the April edition of Questions and Answers ... just plop that ol' question in the comments and I'll answer 'em next Thursday.
Just FYI, I can't find the lyrics to "Yellow House" by Michael Martin Murphey either... may have to see if it's on the album up at the other house...
Back to tonight's hot dog laden First Campfire...
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April 1, 2010 Blooming Snow
April 1, 2009 Wordless Wednesday - "Big Sister Babysits 11 Siblings"
April 1, 2008 No entry.
the question is not why, but why not!
if i run away from home, can i come live with you? (i'm 45 by the way, but have always wanted to roast wieners over an open campfire =o)
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Congratulations!! I love the way you write Carol....you have such a way with words. Keep up the good work
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Carol, I know you love the wild flowers so could you tell me if might they still be blooming in abundance at the end of June?
I know that it depends on elevation so I am thinking about a bit higher up from you? I particularly love the lupines so am most interested in them.
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Inspiring photo! I LOVE campfires and any food cooked over one always tastes better! Now for our snow to go away here in ND so I can enjoy one of my own!
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Congratulations! I don't have an answer as to the "why" but those are stats any blogger would be thrilled to have. Your great photographs and way with words, describing a lifestyle that is foreign to most of us, seems like enough of a reason though.
As for my question: did I spy muck boots on Daniel a few weeks ago? I have 'em and love 'em -- they are the best pair of work boots I have ever had. His wearing them (if that's what they are) makes me think they must be indestructable!
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Congratulations to the growing readership!
I have a question this month: I was reading a page on handling cattle. I was curious if you notice a clear hierarchy among yours and how that plays out in your daily work (moving them, feeding, drinking, etc.)?
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Carol,
Like that bumper sticker says, "all who wander are not lost", well "red dirt runs deep, and sometimes it takes a while to find it again"... Even if it comes from way South of you where the Big River makes a horse shoe bend and the wind and rain made A LOT of holes in it...
Just keep writing from your heart!
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Carol,
Like that bumper sticker says, "all who wander are not lost", well "red dirt runs deep, and sometimes it takes a while to understand that again"... Even if the dirt comes from way South of you; where the Big River makes a horse shoe bend and the wind and rain made A LOT of holes in it...
Just keep writing from your heart and we will find you!
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Hey Carol-
I read your posts every time you post via email, so even if I don't show up on your stats, I am here, reading and loving Dally's 'Hustle' and the babies... we're almost into summer down here in south central Texas with temps almost in the 90s... but we have had a couple of mid-40 mornings...
We're stacking garden cuttings for our big fire in the next few weeks--I'll send a picture--someone's bound to get hurt. Family memories and all--
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Carol, I don't think you should change a thing regarding your blog. Accept what is. I know you have a following, at least from the guys I know, precisely because of what you write and show in your images. Most guys, I expect, are not thrilled with decorating eggs but those don't dominate your conversations.
It is precisely your down to earth every day slant on life in the Ten Sleep area that is attractive and interesting. You and your life are what they are, it's all good.
We'll be gathering cattle this morning for the sale on Tuesday. The question is, we'll we be able to get the stock trailer into where the cattle are. We have finally had some good rain but that has caused some of the jeep roads to turn to mush.
Tony
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Tony, thanks for the vote of confidence. I won't be changing what I write, just the format you find it in. GoDaddy doesn't even sell this product anymore, so a switch to Wordpress is inevitable. Best of luck with the slick roads. Our rain and snow the past few days are a welcome occasion, this will kick our spring off to a good start!
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