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The Mic Is On: Happy Birthday to SOBs Everywhere!

October 24, 2006 by Liz 696 Comments

It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

open mike night

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

TODAY, ALL DAY, IT’S A PARTY!!

Happy Birthdday!!
Working at Home on the Internet
Designers who blog
HART

Bring-a-Link: Successful Bloggers Write Successful Posts

That’s right, you’re invited to bring a link to your most successful post. When you leave the link, please write a comment about how you chose the most successful post to bring.

  • Was it your best content?
  • Did it get attention from a hero?
  • Did it get the most links?
  • Did it get the most comments?
  • How do you define a Successful Post?

I’ll compile a list of all of the posts when the party is over.

C’mon in and get to know us! There’s free beverages and snacks in the sidebar. Join the party. See who you meet. Stay and come back again.

Be sure to Check Out the SOB History in the D-Z Listat the Blogging Times!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Comments

  1. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:46 AM

    WooHoo, I’m early … Happy Birthday guys and gals and here’s to a successful second year of blogging.

    Reply
  2. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:49 AM

    Hey Martin,
    Thank you. Here’s a cold one and some nachos! Did you bring a post?

    Reply
  3. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:50 AM

    You gotta get up pretty stinking early to get the first comment in here, Liz.

    Happy Blog-Birthday!

    Reply
  4. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:52 AM

    Aw, Chris,
    You were here, I know that! Thank you. Quite a discussion going on Bloggy 26. That’s such fun!

    Reply
  5. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:58 AM

    Ethical questions are very thought provoking and can produce some great discussion. Then you have certain pot stirrers…

    Reply
  6. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:00 AM

    I’m still working on my 25-word ode to the numero uno SOB of them all – I’ll bring along my post later.

    Reply
  7. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:02 AM

    Should we start a pool for how many comments we see before midnight? My guess is 1,227. Think WP can handle it?

    Reply
  8. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:02 AM

    Martin,
    To the blog not the blogger, uh-oh, I’m in trouble now! Should have known not to push you. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:03 AM

    Martin, I’m probably going to be noodling the whole “Most Successful Post” thing for a while too. It all boils down to how I choose to define it, which I haven’t decided yet. Then there’s the part about selecting one post…

    Reply
  10. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:03 AM

    Chris,
    I’m sure WP can handle it. I’m not so sure about me. 🙂

    Joe’ll keep track.

    Reply
  11. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:06 AM

    Happy Birthday Successful Blog!

    Don’t eat too much cake and get all sugared up. 🙂

    Reply
  12. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:07 AM

    Chris,
    That ONE post thing — you can do one for each of your blogs. So that’s a little better. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:08 AM

    Chris – Yup, same here, which one to pick and why?

    I think I’ll go not with most links or any of that but the one I personally enjoyed writing or got the most satisfaction out of.

    Reply
  14. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:10 AM

    Hi Rick
    Thank you.
    I’ve gone light on the sugar in my coffee. But I’m not sure I’m be strong all day. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:11 AM

    Happy Birthday Successful Blog!

    Many happy returns… and comments, and trackbacks, and links, and so on…

    Reply
  16. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:11 AM

    Martin,
    That’s how I pick the one on my writing blog. It’s the one that I still get moved when I read it.

    Reply
  17. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Mark,
    Thank you!
    I haven’t forgotten your email. It’s starred and in my box. Are you going to bring your most Successful post link?

    Reply
  18. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:14 AM

    My own personal favorites are the ones that made me laugh when I finished and re-read them. But they usually aren’t the ones that get the most traffic.

    Rick, our next door neighbor likes to cook and we like to eat. Friday she called the house and had me come over to get half a chocolate cake. She made it because her husband left for Iraq Sat. Again. Army. She didn’t want to be stuck eating the rest of the cake after he left. Mmmmmm…

    Reply
  19. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:17 AM

    Hi Liz, no rush re the e-mail, I deluged you in detail and you’ve got a busy day of celebrations here!

    I’m working on my definition of success, will bring the post along shortly…

    Reply
  20. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:17 AM

    Hey, Chris,
    Define success how you want to.

    Reply
  21. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks, Mark,
    Can’t wait to see what you bring.
    We’re going make such a cool list!

    Reply
  22. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:19 AM

    My post … Motley F….. Crue (warning: some words my offend).

    Why? Nothing special – no great numbers, visits or fanfare or comments but it was personal – lots of reminiscing, pure passion, raw 4am-in-the-morning stuff, my youth etc., etc.,

    Chris – Mmmmm … Cake

    Reply
  23. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:21 AM

    Hey Martin,

    Check out the D-Z list . . .

    You’re mentioned. Can you find yourself?

    http://www.thebloggingtimes.com/content/index.php/2006/10/24/d-z-list-october-24-2006/

    Reply
  24. Char says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:21 AM

    Happy Birthday Liz and all other successful blogs at the party. I hope you’ll come to mine in May. It would be rude of me to come to the party without a gift – a link gift that is – and I’ll bring you two!

    1. For my business blog – I bring you You’ve only Got 30 Seconds or 20 Words… because it has been my most popular post and it was selected for a headline makeover by Copyblogger.

    2. For my personal blog – I bring you The Queen of Multitasking or ADD? for no other reason than I like the graphic and I’d love to know if anyone else feels the same way.

    So here’s a toast to a successful year of blogging for you and wishes of many more to come!

    Reply
  25. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:27 AM

    Liz – HaHa, witness protection, very cool! 🙂

    I’m heading over there right now to leave a witty comment.

    Reply
  26. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:27 AM

    My thoughts are with your neighbor, Chis. I just wrote to my son last night, and Lady Glynis is leaving to watch our oldest’s graduation from boot in a couple of weeks.

    The females here have been on a brownie kick the last month or so. I haven’t been able to get them to make Ben’s recipe yet, though. 🙁

    For my gift link, Your Life, Your Greatest Work of Art. Not one of my most popular, but one of the most important.

    Reply
  27. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:28 AM

    Hey there, Char!
    Thanks for coming and for bringing your links and your stories.

    Here’s a toast back to you and your blogs!

    Reply
  28. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:32 AM

    Happy birthday Successful Blog. May the coming year bring plenty of link, trackback and financial happiness.

    A link gift to add to the pile : Biphasic Sleep : 30 Day Summary. Why is this my best post? Quite apart from the number of comments or links to it, it’s the one I’m happiest with (in terms of writing style).

    Quick question – are most people here in the same timezone? It seems incredibly early (it’s about 21:30 here).

    Reply
  29. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:41 AM

    Hi Scott!
    Welcome. Biphasic Sleep . . . I do that by default. I’ll really interested in reading you post. What great reasons for choosing it!

    No, I’m in Chicago it’s 06:37 — you can see that on the blog.
    Chris is one hour east — 7;37 — Savannah, GA.

    Rick is the same timezone as Chris, but hundreds of miles north in Pittsburgh, PA

    Martin is in Melbourne Australia.

    Mark is in the UK

    Reply
  30. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:41 AM

    Scott – I’m in Australia and it’s 9.40pm – so it’s great to finally get a mic night in my night time.

    Reply
  31. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:49 AM

    Liz, another biphasic sleeper – that’s great. Do you stick to a set routine or just take an afternoon nap when you get a chance?

    Reply
  32. MamaDuck says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:51 AM

    Happy birthday to everyone!!

    Reply
  33. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:57 AM

    See, and I thought Liz just didn’t sleep at all. I’ve seen time stamps on her comments after midnight and then she’ll be right there to reply to a comment of mine ~ 5 AM (4 AM her time!)

    Reply
  34. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:00 AM

    Scott,
    I can’t keep to a schedule on personal things only on business. 🙂 I usually take a lunch nap, but not always.

    Reply
  35. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:01 AM

    Hi Mama Duck!
    Thanks! Are you bringing your most successful post link?

    Reply
  36. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:03 AM

    OK I’ve settled on ‘serendipity’ as the criterion for my most successful post – something I discovered by accident, and which led others to accidentally discover me. The kind of magical connections that start to happen when you start blogging.

    The post is The Ingenious Thomas Heatherwick about the English designer, sculptor and all-round creative maestro.

    As I say in the post, I discovered his work by accident, on late(ish) night TV, and something forced me to blog about it the next morning, even though I had many more ‘urgent’ things to do. The programme obviously struck a chord with lots of other people – this is one of my most popular posts, with lots of people stumbling on my blog while Googling ‘Thomas Heatherwick’. Judging from the e-mails and comments I’ve received, they seem to think it was worth dropping by.

    It has also brought me some new coaching clients who have been a joy to work with. This part is pretty intriguing, since I wrote the post out of sheer enthusiasm for the subject. It wasn’t a ‘marketing’ oriented post at all, but in terms of bringing in new clients it’s been one of my most successful. Maybe they sensed an affinity between my way of thinking and theirs, based on our shared interest in Heatherwick’s unusual way of looking at the world.

    Finally it was a success for me personally because it was terrific fun to write – I’ve no doubt that part had something to do with its other successes.

    Reply
  37. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Chris,
    Sometimes instead of napping I read my book.

    Reply
  38. Kent Blumberg says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:12 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

    My favorite post is http://kentblumberg.typepad.com/kent_blumberg/2006/07/people_who_help.html, about my three most influential teachers. Not because of popularity (I think only my wife and I read it), but because of how fast and well I wrote it – this one just flowed out of me.

    Reply
  39. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:13 AM

    Sorry Liz, I couldn’t keep it to 25 words or less – and you shouldn’t expect anything less. Heck what’s the point of escaping into the blogging world with such rules, any rules … Bah!

    I only use word count for my professional life – this one’s personal.

    My Happy Birthday post to Liz …
    Three Cheers to One Successful Blogger

    Reply
  40. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:17 AM

    Great way to make a choice, Mark — a compelling reason. Nothing better than that. Thank you for bring your post and adding to our list.

    Reply
  41. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:19 AM

    Hi Kent,
    Welcome!
    Something from the state of flow! Yea! I’m all for that. That’s a great definition of success. Thanks for bringing the post. Sounds like those teachers were inspiring on many levels.

    Reply
  42. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:20 AM

    Martin, I’m heading over to read. . .

    Reply
  43. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:21 AM

    Thanks Liz.

    Great post Kent, three thought-provoking stories and a powerful ending.

    Reply
  44. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:24 AM

    Wow, Martin,
    I have to meet that Liz Strauss some day. She sure sounds pretty special.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  45. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:27 AM

    Written in 10 minutes flat – with no planning. I like that sort of writing. Any yup, she’s pretty amazing, I’m sure you’ll like her.

    Reply
  46. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:31 AM

    Rick,
    I just read the post you brought. Wonderful writing and wonder thinking. What a great choice. Thank you for bringing it.

    Reply
  47. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:32 AM

    Mark, I just read your post on Heatherwick. Superb stuff (both the post and his work) – where exactly is that rolling bridge (I’m guessing Canary Wharf somewhere)?

    Reply
  48. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:32 AM

    Martin,
    Ten minutes – huh? You must know this Liz-character pretty well then. Can you get me her autograph?

    Reply
  49. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:43 AM

    Yup she is a character and I think I can get her to scrawl her name on a napkin…

    Enough already – you know we can go on forever with this – and turn everyone away thinking we’re nuts (we are!), so … Liz meet Liz.

    🙂

    Reply
  50. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:47 AM

    Why, Martin, what’dya know. I was right here all of the time!

    I left your comment a reply at the Blogging Times D-Z List article. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:50 AM

    Scott, thanks I agree it looks like Canary Wharf but the bridge is actually in Paddington Basin. Apparently you can see it ‘roll up’ one Friday a month at 12pm – I still haven’t got round to seeing it in the ‘flesh’ yet.

    V interesting post on polyphasic sleep by the way. Re the 90-minute cycle When I trained as a hypnotherapist I was taught that we alternate between left and right brain dominance every 90 minutes – in one state you’re more awake, the other more sleepy. You can tell which cycle you’re in by which nostril you’re breathing through most strongly right now – e.g. I notice my breath is coming through my left nostril as I type this, hence I’m likely to be in right-brain dominance, which might explain why I’m feeling slightly low-energy. (Just having eaten lunch probably contributes as well 🙂 )

    Reply
  52. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:52 AM

    Ok. My post with the most traffic has to be Negative Thinking Power. Apparently it touched a nerve with some folks.

    Now I have to think for a while on my favorite post – the one that was most successful for me.

    But for now I’m off to work. Catch y’all later!

    Reply
  53. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:52 AM

    Liz – And I just left a comment from your reply to my initial comment from your post …

    Reply
  54. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:53 AM

    Mark,
    I’ve read a lot about brain dominance, I hadn’t come across the breathing thing. Makes senses though.

    Reply
  55. John Richardson says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:55 AM

    Wow Liz, this is great. I already found some great content to write about today. Char’s great posts fueled the fire.

    My most popular posts have always been my “5 minute Solutions Series” of free downloads. But one post went ballistic a few weeks back that really surprised me. I though it would be one of those mediocre posts that might not even garner a comment. But the title was evidently a big draw. Just out of the blue the title was The Power of 48 Minutes which had over 10,000 visits by the second day.

    This whole process of working in a focused manner for 48-50 minutes has really revolutionized the way I work. I use the process daily now for blog posting and editing my book. It cuts out the distractions and has helped me become much more productive.

    Your blog just gave me some great ideas… set the timer for 50 minutes… Lets GO!

    Reply
  56. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:58 AM

    Hi John!
    I read that post! It’s a great post and I read how it helped you when you were on vacation too. 🙂
    Thanks for bringing it for the list!

    @ Martin, I’m off to see!

    Reply
  57. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:01 AM

    John – very good post, my eyes perked when I read that 4 times a day and he wrote a 200 page book in two weeks – right down my alley.

    I just found myself a post to write about – thanks and look for some link love this week.

    Reply
  58. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:03 AM

    Martin,
    You’re good at predicting . . . Chris started the guessing at 1227 comments.

    Reply
  59. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:04 AM

    Happy Birthday and Blogiversary Successful Blog!

    Wow, lot of comments already. So apparently I have to change my morning routine to get up, comment at Successful-Blog, THEN get the kids off to school, walk the dog, and have coffee.

    You know, it’s great to actually be able to participate in an open mic. Tuesday night is “kids doing the practice thing” night, so I’m always too late for the party.

    It was hard to pick my favorite post, but I’m going with the one that seemed to strike something in the most readers – “3 Valuable Lessons from 1st Grade Career Day“. Though I’ve gotten more comments on other posts, this one got me a bunch of really great direct contact emails.

    Reply
  60. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:05 AM

    That’s very interesting Mark – the breathing thing especially. I’ve never come across that.

    Fortunately the right nostril is currently powering along 🙂

    Reply
  61. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:06 AM

    Folks – it’s nearing midnight in my neck of the woods so I’ll catch y’all in a few hours (okay, 7 hours). Have fun.

    My prediction: 1208 (guess why) – with at least two b5 server meltdowns along the way.

    Reply
  62. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Liz – congratulations and happy birthday.

    You’ve created quite a sense of community, so “carpe factum” and be proud of your accomplishment!

    I promise to stop back later with a blog post from somebody else’s blog.

    Reply
  63. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:08 AM

    Hey Tony!
    I knew we’d find a way to make it so that you could come to one of these. Who knew that the conversation could be lively do early in the a.m. for us?

    That’s a great post! Thanks for bringing it to add to the list. What fun!

    Reply
  64. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Timothy,
    Thank you! I can’t wait to see what you choose to bring.

    Reply
  65. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:10 AM

    Martin,
    1208 — your b-day.

    Reply
  66. Martin says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:16 AM

    Liz – Sheesh, No! The number of this post!

    My b’day always has the greatest parties the world over – New Years Eve.

    nighty nite 😉

    Reply
  67. Ellen Weber says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:18 AM

    Liz – you rock! Thanks for the way you value people’s art! Lately I was invited to write a new blog out of England and it’s a blast to show boomers how much brain can still work well past their golden years.

    It’s also fun to bust the myths about an aging brain as I did here, http://www.brainboomer.com/2006/10/16/youd-have-to-be-brain-dead-to-listen-up/ This link also connects to my regular business brain blog and shows why lectures lasted since Plato – even though they work against your brain:-) My favorite for list you’ll compile and that I cannot wait to read – thanks Liz! Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  68. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:21 AM

    Hey Ellen,
    You’re a rocker yourself, you know!
    I love reading about the brain. We’re a brainy incredible lot here!

    Thanks for bringing a link and story to share!

    Reply
  69. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:23 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Liz. You’re, and we all, are going to have a lot of reading to do. Some of the posts I’ve seen, like Tony’s. I enjoyed that.

    There’s been writings in India on the breathing balance for centuries. They have an entire literature of prognostication based on which nostril is predominant when you begin a task, what type of tasks should be done during which part of the breathing cycle, and how to induce changes in the mental state by manipulating the breathing cycle.

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  70. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:25 AM

    Rick,
    This nose breathing thing is particularly interesting to me — I can hardly ever breathe through my nose properly. I have no sense of smell either. Does it talk about nose breathing sanity? 🙂

    Reply
  71. Kate says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:27 AM

    My most-viewed?

    A story that piggybacked Madonna’s adoption of a little boy from Malawi by highlighting other blogs that detail what adoption looks like to “normal” people.

    http://babylune.com/what-adoption-usually-looks-like/

    By relating a post to a celebrity event, I could then post it at lipstick.com and attract those interested in the lives of celebrities to a blog that it basically concerned with women’s health.

    Writing a blog for women recovering from childbirth is a niche, but getting the word out that the site is there when women need it is essential and if Madonna, Angelina and Britney can help me, so be it!

    http://www.babylune.com/no-more-gratuitous-celebrity-mother-mentions/

    Reply
  72. Yvonne says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:27 AM

    Well I’m about to go to bed, but I couldn’t resist sending out a happy b’day to you Liz!

    Have a good time guys 🙂

    Reply
  73. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:29 AM

    Submitted for your consideration…

    http://delaney.typepad.com/

    Dr. Kirk is a phenomenal professor whose insights about classroom management will appeal to anybody who has to stand up in front of a group of people and teach them. She offers very practical advice on many of the issues that college professors (and high school teachers and corporate trainers) must deal with…

    So she’s my blog pic of the day (as far as picking out a single post, that’s almost impossible… they’re all good).

    Reply
  74. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Kate!
    Welcome. Thanks for coming and sharing your story and your links. 🙂

    Reply
  75. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:30 AM

    Yvonne,
    Thanks for the good wishes!
    I hope you’ll return in the morning with your most successful post link. 🙂

    Reply
  76. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Rick, the different breathing methods is some interesting stuff. I started with circular breathing a few years ago, and have tried others. There’s some Korean (or at least based on Korean) breathing and relaxation techniques that are pretty cool too.

    Just breathing – really breathing – is a great way to bring you back into the moment.

    Reply
  77. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:33 AM

    Aw, Timothy,
    If you were racing through the forest and you needed on post . . . 😉

    [BIG GRINS]

    Reply
  78. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:33 AM

    Tony and Rick – I tell my students and clients alike that at the end of the day, there are only three things to remember:

    1. Inhale
    2. Exhale
    3. Repeat

    Reply
  79. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:36 AM

    Timothy,
    That’s like mine

    When I give my soul room to breathe,
    everyone I know gets nicer.

    Reply
  80. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:37 AM

    Ok, Liz, since you’re pressing me for one, this recent post just tickled my funny bone:

    http://www.delaneykirk.com/2006/10/i_kept_my_night.html

    Gen Y-ers can be an interesting lot

    Reply
  81. Kevin J. Bowman says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:37 AM

    Hi – So I read Chris’ blog and he said we should come over and say hi. So, “Hello World!”

    Kevin

    Reply
  82. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:39 AM

    Happy B’day to all the blogs! We look forward to so much more from you all.

    Liz, this is going to be a super day here and on all the blogs, I can just feel it.

    I think my best post so far has been the following: New to Blogging? So was I at one time…

    Just to point out my current #1 Digg link, Erin’s truly wonderful post titled I heart geek boys

    Reply
  83. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:40 AM

    Hey Kevin,
    Nice to meet you, I’m Liz.
    We’re celebrating. One thing you can do is bring a link to your most successful post and tell us why you chose.

    OR just join in the conversation. 🙂

    Reply
  84. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:41 AM

    I like that one, Liz.

    And since you made a semi-obscure reference to “Race Through The Forest,” check out the charitable promotion I’m running right now. I’m basically donating my book-sales margins, so I want to sell as many books as possible to benefit three very deserving child serving organizations.

    Reply
  85. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:42 AM

    TechZ!!!
    You’rre here! Open comments and birthday wishes from TechZ. Way cool.

    Thanks for the links and the stories. Thanks for everything you do for the SOBs.

    Reply
  86. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:42 AM

    I think were easily going to top 1000 comments here, were almost at 100 and it’s just getting started.

    Bring out the very tasty hors d’oeuvres! And cake 😀

    Reply
  87. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:43 AM

    Timothy,
    Feel free to leave a link for charity!

    Reply
  88. Robyn McMaster says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:45 AM

    Hi Liz, I love parties so I thought I’d jump in to help you celebrate. I’ve started a new venture so I’m at the cusp! Here’s my most successful post so far: http://www.arts-mind.com/2006/10/19/what-do-you-see-in-this-drawing/.

    Reply
  89. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:46 AM

    It’s a day to spread links, I was delighted to get some great emails today, here’s one in particular Ali Al Saeed, who writes at
    http://www.quixotiq-writings.blogspot.com/

    I went over to EssentialKeystrokes today and I have to say wow, what a blog!

    Reply
  90. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Robyn,
    Welcome! Great to see you here!
    Your post sounds intriguiing . . . lots of readers here are going to jump on that link.
    🙂

    Reply
  91. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:48 AM

    You’re going to be plenty busy today Liz, Akismet is going to be working twice as hard 😛

    Reply
  92. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:50 AM

    http://www.theundersigned.net/

    I even reported the progress of undersigneds Blogging Survey, everyone take a few minutes to do the Survey, so it can be a real success and we get some super results out of it. undersigned runs the WP-Theme btw 🙂

    Reply
  93. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:53 AM

    TechZ,
    I’m keeping my eye on that Akismet creature. I feel like I’m at the control panel of a spaceship.

    Reply
  94. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:54 AM

    Anyone else tracking with co.mments? Here’s a nice experiment, I’m going to see if it can handle this… 😉

    Reply
  95. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:55 AM

    In all the excitement I forgot its morning for most people, so Good Morning SOB’ers!

    Reply
  96. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:56 AM

    We need a White Paper on the subject of Blog Birthdays and the incredible effect they have on comments!

    Reply
  97. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:57 AM

    Tony,
    That’s going to make a fabulous blog experiment post. What a great idea. You should collect data hourly. Graph it.
    Then make a SlideShare presentation. 🙂

    Reply
  98. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:59 AM

    TechZ
    Don’t you know me well enough yet to know that as soon as you say something like that I’m going to ask you to write one? 🙂

    Reply
  99. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:02 AM

    Timothy: Just like life. 🙂

    Tony: I’ve never looked much north of India and China. Any websites or books to recommend?

    Liz: The two could be related through the olfactory nerve. Aww, now you have me working on another article.

    Reply
  100. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:03 AM

    Already cracked the magic 100 in comments. I think a quick break for tea and s/wiches is in order 😉

    Reply
  101. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:04 AM

    Rick,
    I have a feeling that by the end of the day, we’re all going to have plenty of new ideas and blog post fodder. 🙂

    Reply
  102. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:08 AM

    Timothy – great lesson, must bear that in mind…

    Rick – I don’t know anything about the Korean tradition, but I found out about the breathing via Ernest Rossi’s work. He writes about it in this book

    Reply
  103. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:12 AM

    Liz – Graphing it would be cool. Unfortunately I’m swamped today. Besides, there’s this great site having a birthday bash, and in addition to all the work, I’m trying to keep up with the party 🙂

    Rick – Human Technology by Ilchi Lee is a good overview. Some of it might be a little too much for some, but many of the techniques are great. I use a few every day.

    Reply
  104. katiebird says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:17 AM

    Happy Birthday!! Congratulations.

    This place is so grown-up. It doesn’t seem like a toddler at all.

    Reply
  105. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:20 AM

    Tony,
    No worries the data is captured. The time for each comment is recorded. So you’ll always be able to see how many comments per hour etc.

    Maybe I can help in some way. 🙂

    Reply
  106. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Katie,
    Good morning, welcome, and thank you!
    I think that 1 year in blog life is many, many, many years in human life.

    Reply
  107. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:22 AM

    Happy Birthday Liz! (Your blog is a scorpio, by the way. Which makes it dark, intense, and somewhat sexually alluring.) I’m still sans computer and hard drive… so I couldn’t write the contest message, but I wanted to stop by and say hello and happy b-day to all to whom it applies!

    Reply
  108. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:26 AM

    Hey Christine!
    Just to see you here is a present! Thank you for taking the time and making the special effort. You’re a jewel and gem and I so value you.

    Reply
  109. Roger von Oech says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 AM

    Happy Birthday Liz,

    It was fun flirting with you last night!

    Here’s my birthday gift to you:

    Please accept my Ball of Whacks®
    — My entry to your Gala Bash —
    You’ll love it — it’s really true —
    Play with it till you turn blue!

    Roger von Oech

    Reply
  110. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 AM

    By the looks of Christines blog, there’s no shortage of well designed and visually captivating blogs!

    Reply
  111. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:28 AM

    Aw! That’s so nice of you. You are a jewel and a gem — and we ALL value you!

    Reply
  112. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks TechZ… I’m actually preparing to re-do my site. (It’s been in that design for almost three years. I’m restless.)

    Reply
  113. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Roger,
    Thanks for the 25 words.
    Are you going to bring your most successful post link and a bit about why you chose to bring one? We’re compiling a list. From what I read last night. You’ve got some great ones to choose from.

    Reply
  114. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:32 AM

    Christine,
    Can you tell me your most successful post in your eyes and why you picked that one –so that I can go get the link and add it to the list we’re making?

    Reply
  115. CB says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:32 AM

    I love birthdays! And nachos!
    Kudos, scorpio.

    Reply
  116. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:37 AM

    Hey CB,
    Great to see you! Thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  117. Roger von Oech says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:40 AM

    Okay, Liz:

    Here’s a link to help you and your readers be more creative:

    http://blog.creativethink.com/weblog/2006/10/ignore_the_sun_.html

    I don’t know if it’s my best, just my most recent.

    It’s about the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus (500 BC), whom I consider to be the world’s first creativity teacher.

    Read it you want a little mental stimulation!

    Reply
  118. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:41 AM

    Hey, this is cool, “Whole Other World” just played about 20 minutes ago on my random playlist. Then Christine shows up. Hmmm… Coicidence…? 🙂

    Reply
  119. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:42 AM

    Okay Liz… The most successful post is probably this one…

    http://christinekane.com/blog/?p=65

    Why? Well, as far as the internal process, it was fun. And the idea and writing grew organically. And as far as the external process, it drew in lots of response, which sort of surprised me BECAUSE it had been so easy and fun to write. (You know, we usually think that the external success should be “hard-won.”)

    Reply
  120. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:45 AM

    Hello Tony, I like your blog! I was just reading it. And of course, there are NO coincidences. I’m actually Sylvia Brown. I knew you were playing my music.

    Reply
  121. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:45 AM

    That’s a terrific post Roger.

    “… discovery often means the uncovering of something that was always there but was obscured by something else.”

    Great advice. Taking the time to be quiet once in a while allows the mind to do its thing. Think of how many times you remember something – a song, that guy that played Bob in the movie you couldn’t remember – when you’re relaxed and letting the mind wander.

    Reply
  122. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:46 AM

    Roger,
    That’s a wonderful choice! Often our most recent is our best work. It has all of our experience behind it. 🙂

    Reply
  123. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:47 AM

    Christine,
    You’re not the first to choose one that was from the “flow” state. I think work done then is magical.

    Reply
  124. Christine Kane says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:48 AM

    Roger, I’m adding my nod with the rest of these folks. That is a GREAT post.

    Reply
  125. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks, Christine. Wow a psychic musician. Think of the possibilities!

    Reply
  126. Roger von Oech says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:50 AM

    Just how imaginative are you?

    Here’s a challenge to your readers’ creativity:

    Do you know what this symbol means?

    http://blog.creativethink.com/weblog/2006/10/recognize_this_.html

    Nice party Liz! (not even 8 in the morning where I am, and the neurons are a’firing)

    Roger

    Reply
  127. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:57 AM

    Roger,
    You’re discovering the magic of the people who come here for open comments. They’re pretty special aren’t they? Now you’re one of them . . . 🙂

    Reply
  128. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:58 AM

    AW C’MON! 128 COMMENTS ALREADY?
    🙁 it’s not even 10am yet!

    okay okay .. let me catch up and pull out a link..

    Reply
  129. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:59 AM

    Hey HART!!
    Great to see you, Happy HENetwork Birthday!

    Reply
  130. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:00 AM

    6pm here already, hi there HART!

    Reply
  131. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:04 AM

    Okay.. I’m caught up 🙂 I just saw the other post – I missed that it was an all-day event! WooHoo!

    Hi Liz // and thanks! 1-year time sure flies when you’re having fun, right?

    Here’s my gratuity link. It’s the second best traffic on this link, from all my blogs (next to the Labrador Retriever Post on my pet blog)…

    http://1800hart.com/blog/2005/09/amusing-powerpoint-slideshows-in-harts-email/

    Lots of powerpoint slide shows of mindless dribble and for the short attention span individuals…

    Reply
  132. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:06 AM

    Happy Blog-Birthday, HART!

    Reply
  133. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:07 AM

    Thanks Hart!
    Now we’re cooking!

    Reply
  134. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:12 AM

    Hey TechZ .. what’s for supper? 🙂

    Rick .. thanks! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. I’ve been thinking of renaming it .. UNsuccessful-Blog…. lol

    If only I would pay attention and retain what I read here .. I’m sure I’d be much better off.

    Reply
  135. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:14 AM

    Aw HART you can’t name it that, I already made you and SOB. 🙂

    Reply
  136. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:18 AM

    HART, I had pizza yesterday, so what do you feel like having today?

    Reply
  137. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:20 AM

    Hey HART,
    You tell great stories. Why not give TechZ some of the early history of Successful Blog days. Back when we were in Fine Fools and “Half the Show is in the comments . . .”

    Reply
  138. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:21 AM

    HAPPY B-DAY everyone!

    Apologies for coming in late. I had to work. I’m still not finished but I can’t focus anymore (it’s after ten pm) so I’m going to call it a night.

    In honour of the shared B-day celebration I wrote this post –>> http://www.designers-who-blog.com/index.php/archive/birthday-1/

    To celebrate DWB’s one year b-day I created a shared banner page –>> http://www.designers-who-blog.com/index.php/banners-1/

    It’s going to load a tad slow but that’s ok. Being able to see everyone together is worth the wait.

    c

    Reply
  139. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:22 AM

    WOO HOO, I did not know Roger von Oech had a blog. Three cheers for open mic time.

    Reply
  140. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:25 AM

    Hey Cat!
    Thanks for coming and Happy Birthday!
    That Banner page is OUTSTANDING!!!
    What fun! You should make that into a wall hanging. It’s incredible.

    Reply
  141. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:27 AM

    Hey Timothy,
    You never know who you’re going to find here! Imagine — you’re here aren’t you?

    Reply
  142. Kammie K says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:32 AM

    Liz!

    Happy B-day/Blog-o-verssary!!

    What great content in 1 year…SB is such an amazing showcase of just what great things one can create when living passionately and on purpose!!

    I’ll have to scan my archives and find my favorite/bestest post.

    Thanks to you for gathering the good stuff all in one place. Can’t wait to read ‘em all later…

    Happy day,
    Kam

    Reply
  143. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:37 AM

    Yes, I’m here, Liz… in an existential bloggish sort of way 😉

    Reply
  144. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:39 AM

    Tim,
    What I meant was . . . I know lots of folks who call you a hero.

    AND I’ve read your reviews at Amazon!!

    Reply
  145. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:40 AM

    Hey Kammie,
    Thanks. I can’t wait to see what you bring back with you!

    Reply
  146. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:44 AM

    And a Happy B-Birthday to Designers Who Blog, cat! That’s a neat trick with the rotating header. I like it.

    Reply
  147. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks Liz… you always know the right thing to say…

    Let’s hope those Amazon reviews help raise a whole lot of money for some really great charities:

    http://carpefactum.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/10/a_time_to_give_.html

    Reply
  148. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:48 AM

    Hey All,

    Happy Blog B-Day to us…

    148 comments, I guess I didn’t get up early enough.

    I haven’t even jumped in the shower yet, which I’m going to do now.

    Count the comments, I think about 33 should about do it. 😉

    Reply
  149. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks Liz. I sort of like it too. Portraits are my thing. The human expression holds an attraction for me.

    I glance down through those faces and remember the first time I came across each blog, the different conversations we’ve had, the ones who have changed from stranger to friend.

    If just for the friendship angle, I’d love blogging …

    Reply
  150. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:50 AM

    Tim,
    I wish I did always say the right . . . what you see is just trick of the light and typing. 🙂

    Reply
  151. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:51 AM

    Hey Joe!
    Happy Birthday!
    We’re counting!

    Reply
  152. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:52 AM

    Yeah, Cat, I can only imagine.
    That page is so powerful to me. . . .
    Whoa if I knew everyone of them, it would be so moving.

    Reply
  153. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:53 AM

    Happy Blog Birthday to you, Joe. 🙂 It’s almost lunch time, dude! I want your job.

    Reply
  154. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:55 AM

    So. Joe decides to sleep in, eh? Just getting up?!?!! What time zone is he really in? Sheesh! 🙂

    Reply
  155. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:55 AM

    See, Liz, I always figured the magic of blogging was just done with mirrors… now I know the truth.

    Reply
  156. Michael Stelzner says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:56 AM

    Happy BDay Liz!

    Since I get to bring a link: http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2006/08/17/writing-like-dead-grass/

    This is about how to add fertilizer to your writing.

    It is one of my favorites.

    Mike

    Reply
  157. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:57 AM

    His house has had a stressful couple of days, Chris.

    But I still want his job.

    Reply
  158. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:59 AM

    Hey Mike!
    I read that post. It’s a great one. That will be good blogging fertilizer!

    Thanks for coming and bringing a post with you!

    Reply
  159. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 10:59 AM

    Hey, where’s Phil Gerbyshak today? I figured he’d be all over this conversation.

    Reply
  160. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM

    Well, Tim!
    We COULD call him. *she said remembering when Phil and Liz called Tim*

    Reply
  161. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks Rick! If you need the code just holler and I”ll shoot it over. It’s simple, you just create the banners and drop them in a folder. The code does all the rest.

    (I wish other bits in life were that easy …)

    Reply
  162. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:01 AM

    I’m dialing his number as I type (the joy of speed dial)

    Reply
  163. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:02 AM

    Hey Chris,
    Welcome back! How’s your day going?

    Reply
  164. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:04 AM

    165…
    17 comments for a shower, not too shabby…

    Reply
  165. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:04 AM

    Hey Rick,
    I just want more work . . . [BIG GRIN}

    Does that make me a glutton for punishment?

    Reply
  166. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:05 AM

    OK, Phil sends his regards (just call me “make it great by proxy”). He’s currently posting his attention at I’m-a-corporate-cog-and-am-earning-a-paycheck-while-the-rest-of-you-are-having-fun-chatting-it-up-with-Liz.com (Disclaimer: not a real blog name). Anyway, he said to tell everyone “hi”

    Reply
  167. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:06 AM

    Hey Mike, I agree with Liz. I’d read that one and really got a lot from it. Great choice for your link.

    Reply
  168. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:07 AM

    Ah, I love it when I come to Liz’s and go away with something new …

    http://www.creativewhack.com/

    (Roger von Oech)

    Reply
  169. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:08 AM

    Chris, No, I’ve actually been up for hours. I even got a little work done before stopping by.

    Rick, It’s a great job (if you don’t like money).

    Reply
  170. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:09 AM

    Hey, Tim, that would make some domain name. Google would probably put in the sandbox to nowhere forever! 🙂

    Reply
  171. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:09 AM

    Joe
    21 Comments! That must be a RECORD!!

    Reply
  172. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:09 AM

    OK. I think I decided. My most successful post, based on entirely irrational and undefinable characteristics (“I just like it”) is…

    No Love for Love Bugs

    It wasn’t an easy decision. But, in spite of the icky-ness of the topic, the silliness quotient finally pushed it over the edge.

    Reply
  173. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:11 AM

    Chris,
    I like your judging criteria. I think you’d make a great kids publisher.

    Reply
  174. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:13 AM

    Liz, you must have the best memory ever to remember all of us! I don’t know how you do it!

    Reply
  175. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:14 AM

    Liz, had a Bellsouth related issue to resolve here at the office. Apparently they decided to change their DNS servers and since our company sub-contracted our DSL from a local vendor I had to spend about an hour on the phone with tech support to get things re-configured on our end. Our office was a (nearly) internet free zone for a while here.

    I think the new duck-tape and bright red chewing gum that now hold things together compliment our router casing very nicely, thank you!

    Reply
  176. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:16 AM

    TechZ,
    You’re all people. You’re all different. It’s easy.

    Reply
  177. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:16 AM

    Good to hear you’ve been up and about Joe. I was on vacation last week. Thew off my whole routine. Some days I didn’t get dressed until nearly dinner time. I’m not sure I would make it working from home. Too much freedom isn’t really liberating, if you know what I mean.

    Reply
  178. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:17 AM

    Is there a World Record for most comments received on a single blog post? Who/where/how would track?

    Liz, I think you might become the first “unofficial record-holder” for one-day blog comment traffic.

    Reply
  179. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:18 AM

    Timothy,
    Quick Call Guinness Records!!

    Reply
  180. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:19 AM

    Tim, we’re not even close to half way to a good Open Comment Night! And there are many hours to go.

    Reply
  181. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:19 AM

    Thank God, Chris, that you went with the RED chewing gum. It works the best in DSL cases. I’m not sure why . . .

    Reply
  182. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:21 AM

    Because it tastes like chicken?

    No. Wait. That wasn’t the gum.

    Reply
  183. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:25 AM

    Hey Liz,

    I think my most successful post was on my PolBlog. It’s the one that got noticed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, if you remember.
    http://worldpolitics.workingathomeinternet.com/2006/05/02/net-neutrality-threatens-grandparentsvets/

    Reply
  184. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:27 AM

    Great choice, Joe!
    I do remember. That was exciting!

    Reply
  185. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:28 AM

    Chris,
    Am I supposed to ask about the chicken?

    Reply
  186. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:29 AM

    Nah. It’s lunch time is all.

    Reply
  187. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:31 AM

    Chicken, mmm, sounds good. Mash potatoes too?

    Reply
  188. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:32 AM

    Sorry guys,

    This working at home takes a little discipline(?) I have to go get some work done, got some bills to pay soon.

    I’ll be in and out all day. 😉

    Reply
  189. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:32 AM

    Check this out guys. Look what I found on the most comments ever. It’s amazing!!

    http://www.cynical-c.com/archives/004702.html

    Reply
  190. Big Roy says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:33 AM

    Congratulations Liz. You are the Shining Star in the Blogosphere. You have helped me greatly over the past few months to make my blog better. I thank you.

    For my Bring a Link I want to present this post made yesterday. It’s not nearly my best post or had the most comments. But it involves a subject I feel strongly about. I hope everyone gets a chance to take a look.
    http://imusblog.com/we-can-still-pass-the-combating-autism-act/

    Reply
  191. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:35 AM

    Have a great day Joe, good luck!

    Reply
  192. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:36 AM

    Liz, if that’s all that is needed I think you’ll have the record here one day. Besides, most of your comments come in within a day or two of the post. Those record holders are getting comments over long periods of time.

    Perhaps we could create a “same day comment” category?

    Reply
  193. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:39 AM

    Chris,
    I like the way you think!

    Reply
  194. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:40 AM

    okay. Story time (see comment 139, page 6) …

    I started blogging May 31, 2005 and Liz and I went to different schools together. I would see her commenting on the blogs that I would be commenting on (and noticing her unique way of interpreting posts compared to my sideways viewpoint .. // remember this is a story!)

    The archives start June 2005 although I’m not sure about that except that it was part of the fine fools network (don’t bother looking for it now – sex pictures comes up) and later inducted into 9-rules.

    It was disgusting. If every 2nd post wasn’t “Darren this” and “Darren that” .. it was a challenge of the minds to see who could put in the last words. Let me give you an example (all of which you are probably aware). Comments would go something like this:
    YOU: … and that’s what I think!
    HER: Okay! I like the way you think!
    YOU: Thanks
    HER: Your welcome
    YOU: K.. I’m going now
    HER: okay. Come Back now!
    YOU: Okay I will
    HER: I’ll be waiting
    YOU: Don’t wait up for me, I’m serious.. Go to sleep – I’m leaving now
    HER: That’s fine!
    YOU:/// well, it didn’t matter what you said because she would have the last word!

    (feel free to interupt me)

    Anyway .. It was a dreadful Xmas but a great New Year because Now this blog was ‘released’ to Liz to do what she wants to do. If you recall about that time there was a hullaballoo out there. One minute Liz is mentioned in Washington Post and the next minute locked out of her blog. I believe they her and cowboy jumped ship with Matt (pre-blogherald) and a new small business section was born? or more pronounced.

    Then it was back to the same old same old.. “Darren this” and “Darren that” and meanwhile in the background stuff became “ERATI-mated” and um .. well, who knows how it happened but by first week of February 2006 not only did Liz jump ship from two networks .. she jumped ship from the 3rd one and joined Darren and b5media.

    Now – of course, she wouldn’t be here today if HART (1-800-HART) had not mentioned one day in 2005 that she had a spelling mistake in her header graphic. I’m not sure and can’t remember but – for some Egotistical reason (because I’m anal like that) I attribute that to the reason there is that insertion of that ^ And outstanding bloggers^ in the header .. but in the old header.. (I think it was red before).

    Let’s see .. what else. Oh yes. Then the Technorati incident and I will not bother mentioning that again here but it was shmugley.

    Reply
  195. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:41 AM

    Hey, Big Roy,
    Thank you.

    I’m glad that’s the post you brought with you. I like the post and your reasons for choosing it. It’s a great addition to the list. Success means having a care about people.

    Reply
  196. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:44 AM

    I’m with Joe. I guess I better go get some actual work done. I’ll check in now and then to see how the party’s going. I’ll also check and see if you’ve killed co.mments, Liz 🙂

    Reply
  197. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:44 AM

    That was SOME story HART,
    Have you seen the movie BIG FISH??

    I like your retelling. All of it’s true, except the parts that aren’t. 🙂

    Reply
  198. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:50 AM

    I liked Big Fish .. especially the Giant tale 🙂

    Oh! BTW at NOON CST http://PetLvr.com/blog/ will post it’s 2000th post! WooHoo! ..

    Okay.. Have fun everybody and I will be back after 6pm tonight /

    Reply
  199. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:51 AM

    Just saw Chris on StumbleUpon, techzonline.stumbleupon.com, add me!

    Reply
  200. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:59 AM

    I never saw a story that wasn’t true. Big Fish and HART’s story prove it. (And Tim Burton’s movies in general).

    Reply
  201. Carolyn Manning says

    October 24, 2006 at 11:59 AM

    This is incredible! Over 200 comments already! I’ll mingle a bit now. Happy Birthday, Liz.

    Reply
  202. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:00 PM

    Liz, I’m not a SOB, and I’m not the most eloquent writer. Mine is not a high-traffic site; it’s there because I want it to be. It helps me clarify my thoughts, to stay on track.

    The entry that means the most to me is: http://www.thefastlane.info/2006/08/07/who-do-you-think-you-are/ .

    It’s something I make a point to ask myself every morning; if I don’t like the answer I get, I know that I have some work to do before I do anything else.

    Thanks for making a great site! I enjoy reading you and all of the people who contribute.

    Reply
  203. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:00 PM

    HART,
    You called your 2000 comment was coming on comment 200. That’s eerie. Work well and see you later!

    Reply
  204. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:00 PM

    TechZ, consider it done. >

    HART left the part out of his story where Liz starts convulsive coloring at the mention of Wi——-.

    Reply
  205. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:03 PM

    Hey, Steve,
    Don’t apologize. You wrote a darn good post there. Why tell me that you’re not a writer? Don’t I get to decide? 🙂

    Thoughts and ideas are important. You have plenty of them. We need them.

    Reply
  206. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:04 PM

    Chris.. Right! Right! Convulsions.. oh, forgot about that! ..go ahead and fill in the blanks 🙂

    ~waves to everybody until later. // Le Peuf.

    Reply
  207. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:06 PM

    Steve,
    I just left a comment on your post. 🙂
    Thanks for bringing it. It’s a good one to add to the list.

    Reply
  208. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:07 PM

    Thanks Chris, you’ll find some good bloggers there, and I’m loving stumbleupon!

    Reply
  209. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:08 PM

    Chris,
    I took my meds this morning, but you almost have me shaking. . . . next thing you know I’ll be saying Ja-

    Reply
  210. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:11 PM

    I said I’m not the most ‘eloquent’ writer…I meant to add ‘yet’ 🙂

    Thanks for the comment!

    Reply
  211. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:11 PM

    Carolyn!
    I got so distracted by Steve. I’m sorry. Thanks for coming. It’s a great bunch of people. Don’t you think? Successful Bloggers are clever.

    Reply
  212. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:13 PM

    Great answer, Steve!
    Glad you haven’t left the building. 🙂

    I leave off words like that all of time. Not to mention the words I mix-up, misspell, and totally omit. My brain and my eyes don’t often cooperate — especially when I’m on a roll.

    Reply
  213. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:14 PM

    Hey HART…!!!
    I understand your Blog is having a Blog B-Day also…
    How come you didn’t join in the Blog Carnival with the rest of us???

    🙂 Happy Blog B-Day to You Too…

    Reply
  214. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:15 PM

    Question for savvy bloggers out there: What feed reader do you use?

    I like web based because I split between home and work and don’t want to have to work at keeping stuff straight. Been a Bloglines user for a while. Tried Rojo and didn’t like it much.

    Just took a look at the latest Google Reader and it has potential

    Any input out there on Google Reader vs. BlogLines?

    Reply
  215. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:18 PM

    Hello everyone! Good to see such a great party going over here! 🙂 I am sure by tonight it will be roaring. Happy Blog Birthday to everyone who is celebrating one.

    Reply
  216. Hsien Lei says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:19 PM

    Hiya! Came to join the party with this gift – my personal favorite post, which also happens to be a favorite with spammers! 😛

    The Purpose of A Hearty Life

    It’s a heart-felt declaration of why I felt it important to write a heart disease blog and why I think mine is different from all the others. I’m still working to define the blog and make it valuable to others but I hope my passion shows through in this one particular post.

    Party on!

    Reply
  217. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:20 PM

    Okay, I know I said I was leaving, but had to chime in on Chris’ question.

    I’ve been a user of Sage since way back in alpha, and nothing I tried made me want to switch. But after using Google Reader for 2 days, I switched. That was just after the launch of the new version and I’m loving it.

    My wife was using Bloglines, but I switched her over too after she kept reading over my shoulder and saying how much nicer GR was. The “River of News” list view has cut my scanning of feeds by about half. And the “starring” feature makes it easy for me to mark stuff to read later or blog about.

    Just my $.02… Now I’m really going to do some work 🙂

    Reply
  218. Hsien Lei says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:21 PM

    Chris,

    I just switched to Google Reader because I like how it remembers which posts you’ve read and which you haven’t instead of marking all as read as soon as you open that blog in Bloglines. I also like being able to have a blog assigned to more than one folder, tags, and the general look of Google Reader.

    Reply
  219. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:24 PM

    I’ve heard that Goodle Reader is awesome! Mitch Joel from Twist Image recommeded it. I haven’t tried it yet, but after reading these comments I think I’ll try it.

    Reply
  220. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:27 PM

    Any of you Google Reader fans at all weirded out by the prospects of Big-Brother Google looking over your shoulder?

    Reply
  221. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:33 PM

    It’s not web-based, but I just use the reader in Thunderbird. For times when I need to go from computer to computer, I have portable Thunderbird on a memory stick, and just copy my data files between my laptop and the memory stick. The plus is their backed up all the time, and I can get my email without using something like yahoo, gmail, or hotmail.

    Reply
  222. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:34 PM

    Another vote for Google Reader. As for looking over my shoulder, I have to say that I don’t worry too much about that. If somebody wants to read what I read, maybe it’ll help them out a little…

    Reply
  223. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:34 PM

    Hey Hsien!
    Thanks for coming! That’s a great post to put on the list! I’ve been thinking about Google Reader. I think you’ve just convinced me.

    No wonder they call you, Smart Cookie!

    Reply
  224. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Kirsten!
    Thanks for the birthday wishes. Looks like we’ll be Google Reading each other.

    Reply
  225. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:38 PM

    Kirsten,
    Are you going to bring a post and a story for the list?

    Reply
  226. Sheila says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:51 PM

    Hi Liz and everyone, happy birthday to all….I can’t stay unfortunately because I’m getting on the road to meet an old friend this evening down in San Antonio.

    Friends are good!

    Liz is good!

    Before I forget, my most popular Family Travel blog post is Pisa & Florence With Kids, which has my daughter doing the obligatory dorky hold-up-the-Leaning-Tower photo which everyone agrees is dumb and everyone does anyway ’cause it’s fun!

    Thanks so much to Liz and everyone for this great community, and I wish I could sit here today and chat. Just back from the grocery store with a few bottles of wine so I could really be in fine form in a few hours.

    As it is, must wish everyone a stone-cold sober best wishes!

    Reply
  227. mike dunn says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:52 PM

    hey liz – first off, congrat’s on such an amazing site in just one year…

    my most successful post is based on two things: the fact that google still points to it often for variety of media related search strings & that it received a nice compliment from doug kaye, the guru of podcasting and founder of it conversations & now co-owner of http://www.gigavox.com/ …

    http://weblog.glemak.com/nomadic_audio/2005/07/media_strategic.html

    it is titled “media strategic myopia” – something i tend to know a little about 😉

    Reply
  228. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:53 PM

    OK you Google Reader folks nearly have me convinced. I think it may be time to suck it up and learn my way around a new app.

    Is there anyway to rearrange the order of things in the left scroll bar, or is alphabetical the only choice?

    One thing I like about Bloglines is that I can shuffle my feeds so that the ones I am most interested in are at the top regardless of their spelling.

    Reply
  229. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:55 PM

    Hey Sheila,
    I’m just delighted that you took a second to stop by and leave a post. That’s really cool. Have a great trip!

    Reply
  230. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:56 PM

    Hey Mike!
    Thank you. You’re no little guy when it comes to doing things right yourself!

    What a neat story you brought with your post! That will be a great addition to the list. Gosh this list is going to be a classic!

    Reply
  231. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:57 PM

    Chris,
    It sounds like you already know more than I do. Gosh I’m going to have to suck up and learn even MORE.

    Reply
  232. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2006 at 12:59 PM

    Ok… here is my favorite post – http://ipopin.typepad.com/think_positive/2006/07/keep_moving_tow.html

    I think is my favorite because it is about an experience that was very meaningful to me. When I think back to this rock climbing experience I can vividly recall the “aha” moment. It was very cool… and very fun to write about.

    Reply
  233. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:02 PM

    Yea Kirsten,
    What a great reason to choose that as a successful post! I can’t wait to read it. I’m really getting charged about this list!!

    Reply
  234. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:07 PM

    Well, Liz, it’s not really fair. I’ve been playing with it for a day or so. Yesterday Darren posted about RSS reader reviews and it got me thinking…

    Reply
  235. seanrox says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Liz.

    I just wanted to pop in and say Happy 1 year Birthday.

    I have a busy day of client work, so I’ll stop back later in the afternoon evening. I’ll even bring cake and of course a special link just for you 🙂

    Reply
  236. Benjamin says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:15 PM

    Happy Birthday to all of the October blog babies!

    My most successful post is this one: http://kwmarketwatch.wordpress.com/2006/09/30/breaking-bach-joins-keller-williams-realty/ because it marked a turning point in my business, and was widely read in my local market.

    Be Great,
    Benjamin Bach
    Realtor, Keller WIlliams Golden Triangle Realty Inc.

    Reply
  237. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:20 PM

    Hey SeanRox,
    Thanks for the birthday wishes and for the plans to bring a link.

    Everyone follow Sean’s link and see his new redesign!

    Reply
  238. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Benjamin!
    Welcome. Thanks for bringing a successful post. Stick around and meet the folks here. Let us get to know you a little bit. 🙂

    Reply
  239. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:25 PM

    Chris,
    Thanks for the link to Darren’s post. I missed that one getting ready for this. It seems the world loves Google Reader.

    Reply
  240. candice says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:26 PM

    Hey Liz, Just a drive-by as well, just put some customers into test mode for going live tomorrow. (Presently sitting around waiting for stuff to break.)

    I don’t really try for ‘successful’ per se with my posts. The only goal really, for me, is to be interesting.

    I suppose the posts where I have various acquaintances stop me on the street and say “oh that was a cool post the other day” would work, but I never remember which ones those are.

    Reply
  241. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:29 PM

    Hey Candice!
    I think you should bring the one about your shoes!

    Reply
  242. Debbie Call says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:35 PM

    Liz – what a marvelous way to celebrate! Happy Blogoversary to you (and mine, Spirit in Gear, was Oct. 21st)! You really know how to kick up your bloggin heels!

    My favorite link is entitled “Home – At Last.” (http://movingspirit.typepad.com/spirit_in_gear/2006/02/home_at_last.html)

    In my estimation, it was successful because I bared my soul at a challenging time in my life, and it marked my return to my heart.

    Reply
  243. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:38 PM

    Hey Debbie!
    So glad you made it. There are so many folks here you’d really like.

    Ah, a return to heart . . . I know a little about that, I had to get my heart rewired to my head, somehow they came apart. They don’t work as well that way do they?

    People respond to head and heart.

    Reply
  244. candice says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:39 PM

    Liz, good point.

    We were discussing them when I wore them to dinner at a friend’s last night. (“Oh yeah, those are the shoes from the blog, those are cool!”)

    The Shoes

    There are actually many other posts about shoes, like “the shoes the laptop wears” and my red shoes. (The laptop wears a pair of pointy-toed black leather high heels that were the talk of my cousin’s wedding. Heh.)

    Reply
  245. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:41 PM

    Yea, Candice!
    Cool. That will be a great one to put on the list. An air or mystery and confidence pulled off by the post about the shoes.

    Reply
  246. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:42 PM

    Debbie,
    I wish I knew it was your blog’s birthday. I’d have you up there with the rest. Let me see if I can’t change that now.

    Reply
  247. Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Debbie! Great post! very moving indeed, but I always love your posts! 🙂

    Reply
  248. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:49 PM

    Kirsten,
    You are the best! I agree Debbie writes a great blog post.

    Reply
  249. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:52 PM

    Lorelle couldn’t be here, but she emailed to say,

    Give my love to all the fellow SOBers and wish I was there!

    Lorelle on WordPress

    Reply
  250. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:57 PM

    lorelle writes so well, I really enjoy reading her posts. she’s a great addition to the blog world!

    Reply
  251. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 1:58 PM

    Yeah, TechZ,
    She’s one of my heroes too!

    Reply
  252. Stéphanie says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Liz,

    Happy birthday to Successful blog and all the SOBs. This looks like a busy party 🙂

    Since my blog is fairly new and I’m not so active on the blogging side of life, I don’t have a successful post to share here but I do have a favorite post.

    I’m originally a art historian so last december I had posted a little something about the artist Mark Ryden. It’s one of my very first posts.

    Mark Ryden’s cabinet of curiosities and popular antiquities.

    I feel a glucose overdose coming up… Cheers!

    Reply
  253. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:31 PM

    And Debbie (and HART and anyone else) don’t forget the Blog B-Day Carnival.

    Liz you have to help remind people that posts are accepted until 10-30.

    Reply
  254. seanrox says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:36 PM

    I have so many posts, it’s hard to pick just one but the post I did about the perfect cheese sandwich seemed to be a hit with my readers.

    What kind of cake do you like Liz? I’m stopping by the bakery later, so I can get your favorite.

    Reply
  255. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:40 PM

    Hey Stephanie!
    Thanks for bring a post along with you, You are such a good one! This is such a fine party!

    Reply
  256. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:41 PM

    Joe,
    I think you did just remind everyone!

    Reply
  257. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:42 PM

    SeanRoc
    I’d go for a flourless chocolate cake — with confectioner’s sugar only on top. MMMMmmmmmmm

    Reply
  258. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:42 PM

    I have to put this in here, because there are so many people here.

    Many of you know of Neal Donald Walsch, who wrote the critically-acclaimed book series, “Conversations With God”, and appeared in the movie, “The Secret”.

    A movie has been made from his book series. You can watch the trailer at: http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/conversationswithgod/trailer/

    I, for one, am putting this on my ‘must see’ list. His story is nothing short of amazing, and regardless of your beliefs, an inspiration.

    Reply
  259. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:44 PM

    Thanks Steve,
    That sounds wonderful. I’ll get over to see it.

    Reply
  260. Stéphanie says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:45 PM

    Ohmegosh, there’s a queue now to connect to your server 🙂

    Reply
  261. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:46 PM

    I don’t what that means, Stephanie.

    Reply
  262. seanrox says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:55 PM

    Ok Liz, a flourless chocolate cake — with confectioner’s sugar only on top it is. I just put in the order and I’ll pick it up on my way back to the party.

    Reply
  263. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:59 PM

    Liz,
    I thought that would make it easier. 😉

    Reply
  264. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 2:59 PM

    Killer Cake SeanRox . That is so excellent!

    Reply
  265. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:07 PM

    “Ohmegosh, there’s a queue now to connect to your server :-)”

    It means, “Wait in line, she’s busy!”

    Reply
  266. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:08 PM

    Do you actually get a message that says you have to wait?

    Reply
  267. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:08 PM

    SeanRox is making me drool. mmmm…. Chocolaty…

    Reply
  268. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:12 PM

    Joe, I think that was a fine idea!

    Reply
  269. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:15 PM

    I hope so Liz, so far it’s just you, cat and me… 🙁

    There are so many more B-Days to Celebrate.

    Reply
  270. Steve says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:17 PM

    Liz, I didn’t see the message, and it depends on the server setup that you’re on, but yeah, sometimes it’ll say something like, “The server is busy, your request is being processed…” or something along those lines.

    Reply
  271. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:19 PM

    Steve,
    Thanks, I didn’t know that. I’m on one of the b5 servers. So that’s something. Martin said this morning we would take the server down twice. I hope he’s not right.

    I’ve got another post that’s being pretty heavily stumbled upon right now.

    Reply
  272. Roy Jacobsen says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:26 PM

    Happy Blog Birthday, Liz! Thanks for throwing the bash.

    Hard to pick my “best” post, because so much depends on how you want to think of “best.”

    One that got a lot of traffic for me was How to Write E-mail that Sucks: An Incomplete Guide. I saw several hits coming my way from stumbleupon.com, which was fun.

    Reply
  273. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:31 PM

    Damn, I still haven’t gotten used to the refresh button being on the right with IE7

    Reply
  274. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:33 PM

    OK! I must insist: Everyone stop commenting on this post!

    I just noticed that Liz promised that I was volunteered to pay for all these comments!
    😆
    I better call Visa and up my credit limit! Where is that confounded Basil, anyway…

    Reply
  275. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:36 PM

    Chris, I hear Basil turned right at Cape May this morning and is heading up the Delaware River towards my house. 🙂

    Reply
  276. debbie millman says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations, Liz!!!!
    You rock!

    Happy Birthday and happy always!

    My fave posty is this one:
    Economy Foam
    http://debbiemillman.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_debbiemillman_archive.html

    Thank you for all that you do for the blogging community…and then some!

    Reply
  277. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Roy!
    Great to see you. That sounds like a wonderful post. I’m looking forward to reading it — especially seeing you use the word sucks. I love it when you get in the trenches. 🙂

    Reply
  278. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:51 PM

    Chris,
    I can’t tell you how loud I laughed when I read that you just found out about you paying for the comments on this post.

    I’m still laughing. That’s what took me so long to type this comment. 🙂

    Reply
  279. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 3:54 PM

    Hey You Rocking Publicist, Debbie Millan!!!
    How the heck are you?

    Economy Foam — if it’s like the rest of your blog, it’s got be just wonderful

    I need you now more than ever. I’ve got a great idea! Can I call you?

    Reply
  280. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:04 PM

    You know, Liz, for a nice lady you sure are sneaky! I like how you artfully dodged the whole subject and judo threw it back at me! Nicely done. 😉

    Reply
  281. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:20 PM

    Whyyyy, Chriiiis, I’m sure I don’t a thang about judo. *she said in her Scarlet voice* 🙂

    Reply
  282. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:27 PM

    I’ve been meaning to look into some sort of martial arts training. Not that I have time for yet another hobby, mind you. OR the money. Speaking of which, I probably should stop by the bank on my way home, eh? Boy is Gorgeous going to be hot with me over this one… 🙂

    The good news is it is after 5 here on the East Coast so I imagine some more of the regulars may start checking in here in a little bit.

    Reply
  283. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:30 PM

    Ah, we’ll let the comments go for free. Consider an early blog birthday present to you., Chris!

    I just emailed you.

    Reply
  284. Carolyn Manning says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:36 PM

    No place to plug in but here today. Before I get to mingling again, I’ll leave the link for the party. It’s not so much that it’s a great post; it’s the one where the comments (yours was one, Liz) made me realize this blogging world is for me.

    http://carolyn-writehere.blogspot.com/2006/09/if-youre-gonna-write-crap-journal.html

    Maybe someday I’ll figure out how to shorten archive title in Blogger.

    Carolyn

    Reply
  285. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:39 PM

    Carolyn,
    That sounds like a fine reason to chose a post. We have a saying here Half the show is in the comments. It’s proof that you wrote something that moved people.

    Sometimes here the whole show is in the comments. 🙂

    Reply
  286. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:39 PM

    Evening all (or afternoon for most of you, I guess).

    Liz – I’ve brought you a special Birthday guest.. . my wife Mami. She’ll be here in a minute. Her blog’s a bit different to mine…

    Reply
  287. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:41 PM

    Mark,
    How cool a special guest! That’s a nice surprise!

    Reply
  288. Mami McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:45 PM

    Hello Liz. Happy Birthday to your blog!
    Your blog looks very nice.

    Reply
  289. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:46 PM

    Hey Mami!
    Thank you for coming. I’m glad you like it.
    What brings you? 🙂

    Reply
  290. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:50 PM

    Mami,
    Where are the photos in your blog taken? The place is beautiful, but I can’t place it.

    Reply
  291. Mami McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you for your reply Liz(That was so quick! I’m so pleased).
    Mark told me your blog is very nice and you have your blog’s birthday party today.
    So I thought I would say hello.
    I hope you are enjoying the party.

    Reply
  292. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 4:55 PM

    I am enjoying the party. Though I’ve been here for almost 12 hours.

    We do a smaller version of this every Tuesday. It only lasts for about 4 hours. It goes very quickly. Right now we have almost 300 comments. AT night we’ve gotten 456 comments in about 4 hours.

    Then it’s very fast and furious almost like playing a live video game with real people talking — 4 or 5 conversations happening at one time.

    Reply
  293. Mami McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:01 PM

    I took most of the photos around London and others in different parts of England. I’m writing articles for Japanese magazines,papers and my blog for Japanese readers.
    I hope you enjoy my photos although my blog is all written in Japanese.

    Reply
  294. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:05 PM

    I think your blog is beautiful. I thought it could be London, but it’s not part of London I recognize. I was going to tease and ask how you got Mark in that costume . . . 🙂

    I believe there are one or two Japanese SOBloggers in the Hall of Fame Directory.

    Reply
  295. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:07 PM

    Ha ha what makes you think it isn’t me in the costume? 🙂

    Reply
  296. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:09 PM

    Well, lets start with, which costume are YOU talking about? 🙂

    Reply
  297. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:13 PM

    Take your pick…

    Reply
  298. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:14 PM

    The lady on the left as you’re looking at the picture. 🙂

    Reply
  299. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:17 PM

    Liz,
    I just want to know what William’s Loft Memory Foam Mattress or Miami Dolphins Tickets has to do with Successful Blogging?

    Reply
  300. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:18 PM

    Wow! I disappear for a few hours and 300 comments appear. Did I miss anything? 🙂

    Reply
  301. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:21 PM

    I think the Dragon would be nearer the (ahem) Mark…

    Reply
  302. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:23 PM

    Joe,
    Successful Bloggers lay back on Sundays and watch the game. 🙂

    Reply
  303. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:25 PM

    Scott,
    Time warps do occur here. But time has never been know stand still here. Just ask Joe. he’s the expert on such phenomena.

    Reply
  304. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:26 PM

    Darn! Mark, the dragon was going to be my very next guess!

    Reply
  305. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:27 PM

    I don’t know how she does it Scott, my best is 44 comments followed by 41 then 37 and I thought that was Great.

    I think this could go Well over 750 by the time it’s over. 🙂

    Reply
  306. Mark McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:28 PM

    Beat you to it! Well it’s getting late here so we’ll say goodnight and enjoy the rest of the party. Hope you don’t have too much of a hangover tomorrow! 🙂

    Reply
  307. Mami McGuinness says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:30 PM

    Thank you very much for a nice chat Liz.
    I’ll be back to read your blog again soon.
    Once again,happy birthday!
    Good night.

    Reply
  308. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:36 PM

    Mark and Mami, I just want to know if it is today, tomorrow or yesterday in Japan, since we were talking of time warps.

    Reply
  309. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:40 PM

    Joe, 44 isn’t bad at all. 750’s just insane 🙂

    Reply
  310. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks HART…

    Reply
  311. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:45 PM

    *burp* // taps Microphone .. Is this thing on?

    JOE! okay. I submitted.

    ~waves to everybody! – Hello & Goodbye.. my wife (in her infinite wisdom) has decided to shop on Tuesday instead of Wednesday, and has purchased all the ingredients for .. HART’s Famous Chili .. so, I guess I won’t be back here for about another 3 hours..

    Hope everybody is up and Chatty then! But, I’ve got a hungry BooBoo that I’ve just got to feed. *sniffles* [h-e-l-p]

    Reply
  312. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:47 PM

    Hi liz and people!

    Happy B-day to S O B
    Happy B-day to youuu
    Happy Birthday dear S O Beeeeeee

    Happy Birthday to you.

    Reply
  313. HART (1-800-HART) says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:48 PM

    btw .. I think my best post that has the most comments on – reached … a whopping 42 posts … congratulating Team Canada’s Team Kleibrink for winning Silver Curling medal at the Feb/06 Olympics. Actually – it was over 80 – but then I deleted the spam comments. My next best post – reached 8 comments. I really do suck. It’s true.

    Reply
  314. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:51 PM

    HART,

    No Spam counted in the 44, but I learned from Liz, probably half were mine in keeping with the conversation. 😉

    Reply
  315. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:56 PM

    Bye Mark!
    Hi Jessica!

    Reply
  316. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks for the lovely song, Jessica!
    Do you have a post you love?

    Reply
  317. scot herrick says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:04 PM

    Hi Liz,

    Here’s a recent series with comments that also help people that work in cubes…

    http://scotherrick.com/bizblog/2006/09/25/cubicle-warrior-what-it-takes/

    Had to drop in and say hello on the all-day comment marathon!

    Scot

    Reply
  318. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:05 PM

    I’m looking for one. I think it will be a poetry post. Nice amount of comments you have going on! Woot!

    Reply
  319. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:08 PM

    Ok guys,
    Din-Din time. I’ll be back shortly.

    Reply
  320. scot herrick says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:10 PM

    Added Mami’s link to my PhotoBlog site too…some very nice pictures on Mami’s site.

    Scot

    Reply
  321. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Liz!

    Happy Birthday – wow look at all those comments! I’m not even going to try and figure out what you’re talking about now!

    Ann

    Reply
  322. scot herrick says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:14 PM

    And it really is people’s birthday…Happy Birthday to Liz and Hart (now gone for chili…) and ???

    This is what happens when you arrive late to the party…

    Scot

    Reply
  323. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:14 PM

    You know, after staring at my very old laptop screen all day this new monitor I have here is very pleasing to the eyes…

    Did someone say dinner? Mmmmmm… Smells great!

    Reply
  324. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:15 PM

    Happy Birthday SOB, Congrats Liz!

    Reply
  325. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:16 PM

    In the side of a mountain, there exists, a place named paradise

    I will submit this post Liz. The memory of the jump will remain with me forever. The only way to face your fear is to stop running and simply jump into it face on!

    Reply
  326. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:17 PM

    Hi Mike!

    Glad to see someone I know at the party (although I’m sure I know more people if I scroll through the comments).

    What are you drinking?

    a

    Reply
  327. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:17 PM

    HI Scot,
    I like the post you brought! How’s everything out in the real world going?

    Reply
  328. Tammy says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:17 PM

    Hey, Liz, happiest birthday wishes to you and Successful Blog! I’m literally driving across multiple states today and tomorrow but wanted, from my sweet little hotel room, to stop by and give my regards. We’re all happy you’re here in the blogosphere and grateful for the smarts you grace us with.

    Reply
  329. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:18 PM

    Jessica,
    The name of that post sounds so wonderful! Thank you. I can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
  330. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Mike and Ann!
    You two are the best for coming!

    Reply
  331. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:19 PM

    This feels vaguely like the old Navy days on shore leave. We’ve been partying all day and then a new gang shows up and we just start partying all over again! Very nice indeed.

    Hi Mike, Tammy, Ann, Jessica, Scot, oh, and Hi again Joe!

    Reply
  332. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Ann:-) Would a cup of Panera coffee be a surprising answer?:-)

    Reply
  333. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:20 PM

    Not at all! Enjoying the free internet again – eh?

    Reply
  334. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:21 PM

    Hey Tammy!
    Thank you for the birthday wishes. I need to talk with you when you get back!

    Send me a post by email if you can, 🙂

    Reply
  335. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:21 PM

    Hiya Chris!

    Liz…I wouldn’t’ve missed this (tho apparently I missed the “all day part) been a fun ride, yes?

    Reply
  336. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:21 PM

    Ann,
    What’ll you be drinking? Have you decided what post you’re bringing?

    Reply
  337. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:22 PM

    Ann…I loved your 26 word comment here a few days ago!

    Reply
  338. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:23 PM

    Mike,
    It’s been fun to see all of the people coming by. Yes!!!

    Reply
  339. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:23 PM

    Hi Dr. Tammy:-) I’m starting to give out conductors caps…tell Mr. Dr. to send me a size:-)

    Reply
  340. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:23 PM

    Ann – I’m drinking pepsi on the rocks. But will be migrating over to sparkling wine to celebrate the occasion.

    Reply
  341. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:24 PM

    I think it’s time for the music and some more cold ones. Anyone for snacks and beverages?

    Reply
  342. TechZ says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:24 PM

    Well, awfully late here, great to finally take part in Open Mic night! It was loads of fun, see you all tomorrow!

    Thanks Liz 😀

    Reply
  343. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:25 PM

    Hmmm – no I haven’t decided on a post.

    As for the drink, I should lay off the hard stuff since I haven’t had dinner yet (leaving in 5 minutes to pick it up).

    How about an iced tea for now!

    I suppose I should hold off on the nachos too until after I eat!

    Reply
  344. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:25 PM

    Some sparkling wine for Jessica, chilled to perfection with a strawberry for a nice touch.

    Reply
  345. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:26 PM

    Oh – and thanks Mike! I’ve been having fun with amateur poetry in October (as you well know!).

    Reply
  346. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:26 PM

    An iced tea brewed from hot tea first in a chilled glass with a colorful straw and an umbrella. 🙂

    Reply
  347. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:27 PM

    Here’s the post I’ll bring to this party…

    Liz Strauss Wears a Cap

    Reply
  348. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:28 PM

    We could do some amateur poetry here.
    Mike, you write the first line.

    Reply
  349. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:29 PM

    Ok…Here we go

    “If ever there was a successful blogger…

    Reply
  350. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:30 PM

    it would have to be a person of…

    Reply
  351. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:31 PM

    Jessica – that sounds great – I’ll migrate over to that with you (only in about an hour)!

    Reply
  352. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:33 PM

    … I’ll go a full verse?

    “If ever there was a successful blogger,
    how would they know they fit the part?
    Soon Liz would grant them a button
    One that comes straight from her heart…

    /ga

    Reply
  353. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:33 PM

    If ever there was a successful blogger
    It would have to be a person of
    the brightness and sparkle of lager

    Reply
  354. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:33 PM

    Sorry Jessica, I didn’t see that:(

    Reply
  355. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:34 PM

    Ann – nice…

    Reply
  356. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:34 PM

    Liz – what a great iced tea – it’s so pretty – i almost hate to drink it.

    Reply
  357. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:35 PM

    Oh Ann, I have more of those umbrellas wait until I put in one of the little whirly things.

    Reply
  358. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:36 PM

    Mike –

    It’s all good
    While on this site
    I can’t keep up either
    with all the comments
    come to light

    Reply
  359. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:36 PM

    Wow – one refresh and I miss all the poetry!

    Liz is there a way to set this up with the latest comments first for open mic nights????

    I’m such a dork – I keep missing what everyone is saying while I’m paging through!

    Reply
  360. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:37 PM

    I have to run and get my kids dinner (it’s 7:40 here and they haven’t eaten – I’m a horrible mother!). I’ll be back later with a post!

    ann

    Reply
  361. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:38 PM

    LOL Ann – so do I 😉 that is a neet idea

    Reply
  362. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:38 PM

    I’m Baaaccckkk.

    Scallops in Garlic Sauce over Linguine.
    Uuuummmm

    Reply
  363. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:38 PM

    Mike,
    Thank you for the wonderful cap. I’ll wear it to sleep tonight . . .:)

    I wrote you a comment. Thank you from my heart.

    But I can’t put it in the list. It’s about me. You have to have posts you love more than that.

    Reply
  364. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:39 PM

    Ah Jessica, that’s pretty quick
    I can see you’re very wise
    Hard to keep up with both computers
    I’m refreshing one for each of my eyes

    Reply
  365. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:40 PM

    Ok Cap’n. I’ll find another:-)

    Reply
  366. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:40 PM

    Ann,
    We tried to put them in reverse order when we first set this up and it worked screwy. I can’t remember why, but it was REALLY not good at all.

    Reply
  367. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:41 PM

    Joe’s talking food again. And I still haven’t had dinner. Gotta step out for a bit.

    Reply
  368. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:42 PM

    Boy am I late to this party. Happy Birthday to all the One Year Bloggers! My internet connection is horrid right now at my hotel so as much as I’d like to bring a link, I better wait . How’s everybody doing? Liz, you havin’ fun?

    Reply
  369. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:42 PM

    Here’s an official entry for the posting list:-)

    http://www.converstations.com/2006/08/the_battles_hym.html

    Reply
  370. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:43 PM

    Mike – two computers?

    Reply
  371. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:44 PM

    Yep…I get more work done that way (or at least I think I do:-)

    Reply
  372. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:45 PM

    Hey Starbucker,
    I’m here for hour 13. When does the dancing start? Great to see you!!!

    Reply
  373. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:46 PM

    Well, I get some sleep and look at this! Everone is still going.

    It’s a wonderful party Liz, you must be zonked.

    And Debbie Millman even shared in. She’s a beaut.

    … now off to read the links and grab a hot cuppa …

    well, it’s a ‘potta’ actually … but cuppa sounds so much more attractive …

    Reply
  374. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks Mike,
    I like the new one. The battles hymn . . . I remember that one. It’s great!

    Reply
  375. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:46 PM

    Hiya SB:-) Hope things are well. I hear you’re traveling this way soon?

    Reply
  376. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:48 PM

    Hey Cat!
    Good morning! How is tomorrow?

    Reply
  377. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:48 PM

    You aren’t dancing yet? Well strike up the band, my lady – we’re goin’ for a spin! Let’s call it the “Blogiversary Waltz”. One-two-three, one-two-three, one-two-three…….we’re pretty good, aren’t we? 🙂

    Reply
  378. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:49 PM

    I was making introductions the other day and called someone an uberpreneur…and everyone checked the bottom of their shoes.

    Reply
  379. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:50 PM

    You be we are! If Christine hears the music she’ll come running back!

    Reply
  380. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:50 PM

    Went and read your post Mike – very nice blogger anthym/hymm/poem 😉

    Reply
  381. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:50 PM

    Uberpreneur. That word types better than it talks, I guess

    Reply
  382. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:51 PM

    Hey cat,

    How’s things in the future?

    Reply
  383. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:51 PM

    SB…now I have Tennessee Waltz in my head. how’d you do that?

    Reply
  384. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:51 PM

    Yes Mike, I’m comin’ to Des Moines! I look forward to meeting you on November 10 at your hang out Panera (and then lunch I believe).

    Reply
  385. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:53 PM

    Very cool! SB. I’ll gather the troops. It’ll be a gas (the party – not the lunch)

    Reply
  386. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:54 PM

    Mike, just putting the music on the page, and letting your imagination do the rest!

    Reply
  387. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:54 PM

    Ahhh waltzing takes me back to grade five when the teachers were making sure that we waltzers were a safe enough distance from eachothers by measuring the length of distance between us with their forarm.

    We all looked like stiff lego people…

    Reply
  388. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:54 PM

    Jessica.
    where’s the airplane flying to?

    Reply
  389. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:56 PM

    The airplane… is ahh…. flying west to pick me up in Vancouver where it will morph into a space jet and take me to the moon 🙂

    Reply
  390. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:57 PM

    Thanks, Jessica.

    Love your art,
    Dig your phrases,
    Can’t wait to peruse the archives
    And continue to be amazed-s

    Reply
  391. Melissa Petri says

    October 24, 2006 at 6:58 PM

    Happy Birthday, dear Liz’s blogs 🙂

    it’s 2am and I am up reading 393 comments! haha

    Reply
  392. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:01 PM

    *lurk* *lurk*

    Reply
  393. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:01 PM

    Hey Melissa!
    Thanks for coming!!
    You’re not actually supposed to read all of the comments. They’re just conversation.

    Congratulations to Escape Blog!!

    Reply
  394. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:01 PM

    OK, my internet is better – here is what I think is my most successful post, because I’ve since come to the conclusion that it has defined who I am better than anything else I’ve written:

    http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2006/08/crash-davis-and-belief-statement-my.html

    This is why I’ve grown to love blogging, and I send my grateful thanks to all of you on OMN today who have been kind enough to engage in conversations with me.

    Reply
  395. Mike Sansone says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:01 PM

    Speaking of flying…

    Gotta jet
    Tho I hate to go,
    As always Liz –
    One heck of a show

    Your continous example
    Of the power of “we”
    Makes us all proud to wear
    Our SOB

    Happy Birthday:-)

    Reply
  396. Yvonne says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:03 PM

    400th comment? 😛

    Reply
  397. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:04 PM

    Starbucker,
    That is one heckuva great choice. I’m so glad you brought that link to add to the list. Yea!

    Reply
  398. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:04 PM

    I don’t know how to respond except to say
    “Thank you Mike” 😉

    Reply
  399. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:04 PM

    Bye Bye Mike!
    Thanks for the verse!!

    Reply
  400. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:05 PM

    Starbucker, I think the series on songs that defined times in your life was much more revealing. 😉

    Reply
  401. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Liz –

    I’m back. I’ve eaten so pass whatever Jessica is drinking. After much deliberation here is my post:

    http://managetochange.typepad.com/main/2006/09/putting_holes_i.html

    Did you pick one from your blog(s)?

    Reply
  402. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:08 PM

    Nite Mike,

    No poem from me would be
    as good as one from thee.

    Reply
  403. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:09 PM

    Goog night Mike!

    Liz – My boyfriend just walked in with foot long sausage that was cut off a longer one whle he was at the construction site today. It’s girth is about well the same size as my upper arm. He surprises me everyday! LOL. i love when this happens… means I don’t have to cook.

    Reply
  404. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:09 PM

    Thank you, Ann.
    That one is special. I’m really glad that’s the one you choose.

    No I’ve not picked one from my blogs.

    Reply
  405. Raj Setty says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:10 PM

    Happy Birthday to SOB website and congratulations to Liz..

    Have a great year ahead 🙂

    Best,
    Raj

    Reply
  406. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:11 PM

    Joe, you might be right on my “soundtrack” post – I guess I looked at that more as a history, but in hindsight I can see it revealed more than I thought it would.

    Reply
  407. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:11 PM

    Jessica,
    That sounds wonderful, but at first it made quite an image in my mind!! 🙂

    Reply
  408. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:12 PM

    Liz – glad I wasn’t the only one with an image in my mind 😉

    Reply
  409. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Raj,
    Thank you for the lovely comment. You’re a wonderful man.

    Reply
  410. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:14 PM

    Joe,
    That little couplet was lovely.

    Reply
  411. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:14 PM

    Ann – great choice; I loved that post since it reminded me of my father.

    Reply
  412. ann michael says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:16 PM

    Thanks Starbucker – I really liked the Crash Davis one too (although I have yet to write my statement). I’ve been running in to you in a few cyber places lately, haven’t I (in comments sections). Looks like we might enjoy the same reading material!

    Reply
  413. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:17 PM

    I took some pics. lmao.

    I guess for supper we are having fresh sausage, perogies, red onions and garlic á la mode de stirfry.

    Reply
  414. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:19 PM

    Jessica, a la mode on garlic?

    Reply
  415. cat says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:19 PM

    Liz and Joe – I just peeked outside and the future is bright with a smattering of clouds.

    WoW, what a great run of poetry and links you’ve gathered in Liz. With my week it’s going to take me into the next Mic night to read them all.

    And happily read them I will. I already have a new recipe for chili, bloglined a writing blog and am seriously thinking about jumping on google to read.

    And all before my cuppa cooled …

    Reply
  416. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:20 PM

    Jessica,
    You enjoy talking about cooking. I remember you did the last time too. 🙂

    Reply
  417. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:22 PM

    Yes Ann it looks like we do! Small world, isn’t it?

    Reply
  418. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:24 PM

    Happy BBday, Liz! Let’s have a toast!

    Reply
  419. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:25 PM

    EEEYYY Becky, Watch out. I never let Becky and Starbucker sit together. How did this happen?

    Reply
  420. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:25 PM

    Joe – Sure why not. My french is not so good these days. I practice a little bit everynow and then. Mais maintenant je suis pas capable de l’ecrit une ligne en francais vitement. C’est tros longtemps… a peut être 20 années?

    Reply
  421. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Liz,

    Happy Birthday Successful Blog!
    Great Party

    Reply
  422. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:26 PM

    Hi, Starbucker. I brought that “special” bottle you wanted! Sit right here by me!

    Reply
  423. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:27 PM

    Liz – it’s suppertime here in Vancouver… 5:33PM. Food – sooooo good.

    Reply
  424. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:27 PM

    We are going to plot up something terrific for Liz!

    Reply
  425. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:28 PM

    I’m not sure if I saw Dee and Melissa here tonight, but they just joined the Blog B-Day Carnival.

    I’m pretty sure Liz had something to do with it, and if not, still glad to have ya.

    Reply
  426. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:28 PM

    Hey Becky – you got it! Glad you brought “the bottle”.

    Reply
  427. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Sandra!
    Thank you for coming. Yes the party is very special. Are you going to leave a link and tell us why you chose it?

    Reply
  428. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:31 PM

    Starbucker, do you notice how Liz just skipped right over me on the “link” question? I think she needs a drink, and I think we need to mix it for her!

    Reply
  429. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:31 PM

    Hey Liz! Happy birthday!

    Reply
  430. Scott says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:32 PM

    Cooking. It seems every time I glance over here there’s someone talking about food. Breakfast seems so long ago … 🙂

    Reply
  431. Becky McCray says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:32 PM

    Well, this party is too popular now! I’ll have to go.

    All the best, Liz! Congratulations on one terrific, productive year.

    Reply
  432. Jessica Doyle says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:33 PM

    Well it has been nice. I must go eat. I’ll be back later this evening, liz and peeps.

    Reply
  433. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:34 PM

    Sure – I don’t have a lot of posts on this blog, but I’ll find one.

    Reply
  434. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:34 PM

    I did not skip over you Becky. I got a phone call. 🙂

    What post are you bringing? Tell me true!

    Reply
  435. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:35 PM

    Bye Becky – I’ll try to mix Liz a good drink; I never was much of a bartender but what the heck, let the good times roll!

    Reply
  436. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:36 PM

    HI Doug!
    Thank you for coming!
    Did you decide on a post to bring? 🙂

    Reply
  437. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:36 PM

    Jessica, sorry, my French is almost as bad as my English. I guess I should have studied more in High School.

    Reply
  438. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:36 PM

    Liz, you can’t take a phone call during Open Mic Night (especially an important one)!

    Reply
  439. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:37 PM

    Douglas – how are ya!

    Reply
  440. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:37 PM

    Becky,
    Maybe Liz wants US to pick a post for her???

    Reply
  441. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:38 PM

    My favorite post has to be this one. http://purplewren.typepad.com/purplewren/2006/10/blogging_in_per.html
    I love the flexibility of work and the community of blogging.

    Reply
  442. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:40 PM

    Doug,
    I can’t stay here for 14 hours and not answer the phone when my son calls. Well, I could, but it wouldn’t look good. 🙂

    Reply
  443. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:42 PM

    Wow – 14 hours. That’s a lot of monitor time.

    Reply
  444. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:42 PM

    Hey, Sandra,
    Than you for choosing a post. That’s a great reason. I’m really liking the community part. 🙂

    Reply
  445. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:43 PM

    Great post Sandra – are you in Iowa too per chance?

    Reply
  446. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:44 PM

    Happy birthday to Liz (and her blog). Happy birthday to Liz (and her blog). Happy birthday to you (and your SOBs too). Sorry I’m late. Darn work thing. 450 comments already. Whew!

    Reply
  447. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:44 PM

    Joe,
    I hear you back there! If I did, I’d tell you. If you want to, you tell me. 🙂

    Reply
  448. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:45 PM

    Thanks for hosting this event. I’ll stop in again on open mic nights. I’ve heard about these events, but tonight’s my first…

    Reply
  449. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:46 PM

    No such thing as later around here, Phil!
    Thanks for coming! Great to see you. Pull up chair and relax awhile. 🙂

    Reply
  450. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:46 PM

    Starbucker, Yes, I’m in Iowa. I see that I just missed Mike Sansone. He left some great prose.

    Reply
  451. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:47 PM

    Yo Liz – glad to be here, if only for a short while. I’m up for a shot and a beer with you and Starbucker, and it’s my turn to buy 🙂

    Reply
  452. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:47 PM

    Sandra, are you leaving?

    Reply
  453. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:48 PM

    Kind of heading toward the door, but stopping to chat here and there.

    Reply
  454. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:50 PM

    Howdy Phil! How’s things in Brew City?

    Reply
  455. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:51 PM

    Here you g — a shot and beer for whomever wants ’em. Go ahead. Pass ’em around.

    Reply
  456. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:51 PM

    What’s up Starbucker. Life here in the Brew City is very good. Here’s to good friends, tonight is kinda special. 😉 How are you friend? Up for a shot and a beer from Brew City Phil?

    Reply
  457. Sandra Renshaw says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:52 PM

    Sorry I have to run, but got a phone call I have to take. I’ll join you all again.
    Thanks for the hospitality.
    Party on!

    Reply
  458. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:52 PM

    Ok, I want to pick as your most successful…

    When you helped so many people (including me) with problems with T-Rati.

    They responded to you, your post and fixed a lot of the problems we were having. 😉

    Reply
  459. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:52 PM

    Bye Sandra! Thanks for coming!

    Reply
  460. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:53 PM

    Bye Sandra!

    Reply
  461. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:54 PM

    Oh Joe,
    That’s a successful one, but . . . who’d want to read it now? Except for David Sifry’s phone number. 😉

    Reply
  462. Phil Gerbyshak says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:55 PM

    Liz and Starbucker – I know it’s been short, but my wife calls, and I have the opportunity to spend a bit of time with her. I promise I’ll buy you another round when we connect again in person. Have fun!

    And everyone, enjoy Liz’s place, and be sure to clean up after yourself so Liz can get to bed before sunrise! 🙂

    Reply
  463. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 7:59 PM

    Be with your wife Phil, and I’ll see you again soon!

    Reply
  464. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:00 PM

    Good night Phil,
    Email me, your most successful post.

    Reply
  465. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:01 PM

    Hmm, according to my stats program, this is my most popular post:

    http://serviceuntitled.com/customer-service-difference-3-ritz-carlton/2006/09/01/

    My most popular category is related to angry customers.

    Reply
  466. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:01 PM

    Liz,
    It just shows how much influence a Blog(ger) can have.

    Reply
  467. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:02 PM

    Anyway, Joe, I’m kinda miffed at T-rati right now and feel like I should write that post all over again. That might be my real reason . . .

    Reply
  468. Ah Pek says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Liz, it’s me, late as usual! buthen better late than never..

    HAPPEEE BIRDDAY!!!!!!!!!!

    You are my inspiration!

    Reply
  469. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:03 PM

    Hi Ah Pek!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  470. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:04 PM

    Doug,
    Do you agree with your stats program? What I mean is . . . Is that how you want to choose?

    Reply
  471. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:04 PM

    So Liz, do you want to try a Cha-Cha now? I wish you could see me now- I’m in Missoula MT at the hotel restaurant tapping this stuff out among the din of the other diners – pretty surreal!

    Reply
  472. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:06 PM

    Starbucker,
    That sounds kind of like James Bond — no Thomas Crown. That’s it you’re Pierce Brosnan.

    Reply
  473. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:08 PM

    Liz,

    It is a good post – not my favorite, but a good one. 🙂 I’m actually not sure which post is my favorite – it is kind of like picking your favorite child – you just can’t do it.

    I have no children, but I would imagine this is how it would be. 😛

    Reply
  474. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:09 PM

    Yes Liz, Pierce Brosnan 😉

    And right now you and all the others celebrating your birthday are my secret dinner dates!

    Reply
  475. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:11 PM

    Well, Doug, I could offer one other suggestion — if you want one, but it’s your choice. So feel free to say “No this is fine.”

    Reply
  476. Robyn McMaster says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Liz, what a great party!! You’re really the BEST SOB. Thanks for your kind words.

    Reply
  477. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:13 PM

    Liz, I’m all ears. 🙂

    Customer Service Rule: Be open minded and ALWAYS welcome feedback from customers.

    Reply
  478. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Robyn,
    Well actually, I’m not officially an SOB myself. I’m just the ghost behind the curtain. 🙂

    Reply
  479. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:14 PM

    Okay Doug,

    Here goes . . . do the words

    Stupid Moron

    mean anything to you? 🙂

    Reply
  480. Mark Wade says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:15 PM

    Hey! I didn’t realize it is your birthday! Congrats!!! WTG!!! Awwwlll Right!!! Give me an excuse for an exclamation!!!

    Seriously – Cool deal Liz… Many Many More

    So – you asked for one post eh? Sorry if the URL throws off your format (hope it doesn’t but its a long one). This has been my most visited entry since the beginning;

    http://rwebsdesigns.com/blog/archives/2005/09/content-theft-please-tell-me-what-you-think-about-this/

    Feels like its been a long year to me, I bet it feels differently to you eh?

    Take Care Friend, You’ve done a bunch of good things for me and I owe you lots of Thanks!

    Mark

    Reply
  481. Tony says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:15 PM

    Wow, I am late to the party
    Happy Birthday everyone!

    Reply
  482. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:17 PM

    Doug,
    I picked mine because it was picked up by the MSM in my area and Liz’s because it influenced a Big time company.

    Both got a reaction from something we wrote in Blogs.

    Neither were really “favorites” but were Very Successful Blog Posts. IMHO

    Reply
  483. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:19 PM

    Mark
    You came.
    Thank you.
    That is the nicest thing!
    It’s better than crayons!

    Reply
  484. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:21 PM

    Hey Tony,
    There’s no late here! You gonna bring a successful post and tell a story?

    Reply
  485. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:22 PM

    Liz,

    I could never forget that post! Quite the classic.

    http://www.serviceuntitled.com/who-else-wishes-there-were-no-moronic-idiots-in-customer-service/2006/08/02/

    😀

    Reply
  486. Tony D. Clark says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:22 PM

    Hi all… Just wanted to pop back in and see how things are going. Wow, closing in on 500, awesome!

    Well the kids are in bed, and it’s finally quiet around here, so I think I’m off to enjoy it. Happy B-Day again, Liz. This has been, and will continue to be I’m sure, great…

    Reply
  487. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:24 PM

    Hey Tony,
    Thank you for being part of what has been a long and wonderful day!

    Reply
  488. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:26 PM

    So, Doug, it appears that the stupid moron post works for you? Cool. 🙂
    I’m smiling to remember the history of it being conceived in this comment box.

    Reply
  489. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:26 PM

    Damn, I can’t get used to the refresh being on the right. I keep hitting some stupid square that brings up a Tab…

    Reply
  490. Renée says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:26 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Successful-Blog!

    Hey Liz, it looks like you’re having a great time judging from the enormous comments here.

    Reply
  491. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:28 PM

    Liz,

    I have a proposal for you. Tell me when you are ready. 🙂

    Reply
  492. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:29 PM

    Hello Renée!
    We’re talking plenty. Thank you for the birthday wishes. It’s Joe’s birthdsay too!

    Reply
  493. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:30 PM

    Okay Doug,
    This is a new thing.
    I think I’m ready.

    Reply
  494. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:30 PM

    And Cat’s and HARTs

    Reply
  495. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:31 PM

    *gets down on one knee*

    Liz, will you join my channel?

    *opens box with “Business Channel Writer Badge” in it*

    Reply
  496. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:32 PM

    Joe, I am remiss in personally wishing you a Happy Birthday too – your posts have given me a lot of insight into this blogging thing, and I’m grateful.

    Reply
  497. Tony says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:33 PM

    Most successful post?
    Easy. 😉

    And here’s the story:
    For some reason I’ve always been drawn to corporate hypocrisy and controversy, and one of my first big posts was my most successful:
    A Brief History of Digg Controversy

    I’ve followed Digg’s success right from the beginning, and after a while I began to notice a number of intersting controversies popping up from time to time.

    So I started keeping track.

    Little did I know that the web2.0 was about to explode, with Digg being one of the posterchildren.

    With the most recent episode of controversy surrounding allegations people were trying to game their way to dominating the frontpage,
    blogs started linking to it — and I was lucky enough to get links from Bokardo, Guardian Unlimited, and DrudgeRadio (Drudge Report).

    Reply
  498. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:33 PM

    Doug,
    Have you asked my dad?

    Reply
  499. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:36 PM

    Liz, no I haven’t. I hope he doesn’t have any problems with it. I haven’t asked your husband, either.

    Reply
  500. Tony says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:37 PM

    (yikes!)

    Reply
  501. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:37 PM

    Well thank you Starbucker. That’s a very nice thing to say.

    Reply
  502. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:39 PM

    Gee, Doug, that only leaves my son.

    He just got offered a job with Goldman Sachs — maybe he’s the one you want. 🙂

    Reply
  503. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:41 PM

    Heh, congratulations to him! I am sure he will be okay with it.

    So what do you say?

    Reply
  504. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:43 PM

    Joe, I thought of you when that guy kicked a 62 yd field goal to beat your Eagles. Ugh. But hey, the Pack won!

    Reply
  505. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:44 PM

    I’m speechless.
    I need more information.
    You’re talking business now.
    My brain is looking at the situation from every side. It’s what I do. 🙂

    Reply
  506. Renée says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:45 PM

    Pardon me for my manners. Let me start again!

    Happy Birthday to Successful-Blog
    Happy Birthday to Hart
    Happy Birthday to Designers-Who-Blog
    Happy Birthday to WorkingAtHomeInternet

    Good evening to everyone!
    Some I know, some I don’t
    Nonetheless it’s good to meet you all!

    Reply
  507. Minic Rivera says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:47 PM

    Happy birthday SOBs! Here’s to more years to come.

    Reply
  508. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:48 PM

    SB, you are Not making me feel good. 🙁

    Reply
  509. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:49 PM

    Renée
    Thank you. Are you going to leave a favorite successful post and tell us why you picked it so that I can include it in the list?

    Reply
  510. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:49 PM

    Well, it wouldn’t be too much of a change. You’d just be able to participate in the ultra awesome business channel.

    There is also another reason, but I’m not sharing it. 😛 It may have to do with the “Blogging” channel being renamed “Founder Blogs”, though. However, that’s just a rumor.

    Reply
  511. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Minic!
    Thank you for coming! Would you like to leave your favorite story?

    Reply
  512. Scorpia says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Blogday to you…
    Happy Blogday to you…
    Happy Blogday, dear Lizzie,
    Happy Blogday to you.

    Dunno if anyone else did that; 500+ comments were a bit much to wade through.

    Anyway, many happy returns, Liz!

    Reply
  513. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Birthday! happy birthday – sorry I am late 😀

    Reply
  514. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks Scorpia!
    No one does anything quite the same as you. I’m reaching for the very nice scotch.

    Reply
  515. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:56 PM

    Hey Steve,
    No such thing as Late — Just glad you came!

    Reply
  516. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:57 PM

    Hey Doug,
    I sent you an email.

    Reply
  517. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:58 PM

    Joe, no worries – they are making the playoffs. It was a bump in the road. Hakuna Matata!

    Reply
  518. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 8:58 PM

    Liz: replied to your email. 🙂

    Reply
  519. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:00 PM

    Liz, have you had any birthday cake yet? What’s your favorite – chocolate I bet!

    Reply
  520. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:02 PM

    Whoo-hooo! And the party rolls on. Did someone say chocolate?

    Reply
  521. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:05 PM

    I’m going to be back in a little bit. Got a few things to do. 🙂

    Reply
  522. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:06 PM

    Over 500 posts… wow!

    Great to be here Liz, been hectic around these parts.

    Now where is that tequila?

    Reply
  523. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:06 PM

    Chris! How’s our man from Savannah?

    Reply
  524. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:07 PM

    Hey Steve,
    Did you forget about me?!?
    Send me an EM if there is a problem.

    Reply
  525. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:07 PM

    Starbucker! Would you believe it was almost chilly here? I actually had to put on a jacket this morning. For a little while.

    Reply
  526. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:08 PM

    See you in a while Doug!

    Reply
  527. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:09 PM

    My favorite cake is flourless chocolate cake, which SeanRox said he was going to bring tonight!

    Reply
  528. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:09 PM

    Hey all… I’m back… and only missed about 300 comments… 🙂

    Reply
  529. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:10 PM

    Joe, nope I didn’t forget about you. My wife’s brother is in the hospital and I will email you more of the details. So I had to put some things on hold.

    Reply
  530. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:11 PM

    Welcome back, Timothy!
    I’m still here!

    Reply
  531. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:11 PM

    Liz – flourless chocolate torte is amazing with chocolate ganache drizzled on top… served with a side of really good ice cream (Starbucks java chip would be my recommendation)

    Reply
  532. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:12 PM

    Liz, maybe we could have another contest… Instead of guessing how many comments we get here today, we could guess how many times the word “chocolate” appears!

    Reply
  533. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:12 PM

    And a nice European cup of coffee.

    Reply
  534. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:12 PM

    Liz… you are a machine!!! A full day of blogging and commenting… you must take your vitamins 🙂

    Reply
  535. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:13 PM

    Steve,
    Not a problem my friend, as long as the kids are Ok. (and you and the wife of course).

    Reply
  536. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:14 PM

    WAIT! Is that The Steve Remington from up near the border?

    Reply
  537. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:14 PM

    10 so far Chris on the chocolate count… oops, that makes it 11

    Reply
  538. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:14 PM

    I thought so Liz – the best flourless chocolate cake I ever had was at the Sunflower restaurant in Boulder, CO (http://www.sunflowerrestaurant.net/)- it was called “Chocolate Nirvana”. Yum Yum.

    Reply
  539. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:16 PM

    I live up North alright!

    Reply
  540. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:17 PM

    Timothy, I’m telling you I think there’s more chocolate than that here! I think I’ve used the word chocolate at least 6 or 7 times myself here today. And I’m just one chocolate lover of many present.

    Reply
  541. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:17 PM

    My recommendation for flourless chocolate cake is the restaurant Canoe in Atlanta

    Reply
  542. Renée says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks for asking, Liz

    Here’s one of the top read (in-series) topics,
    What Happens During Euthanization?

    I wrote this series-post without thinking much about traffic nor search term, since I reckon this kind of subject is an unusual daily event that dog owners would be facing. Boy, was I so wrong. Most of my visitors are email-queriers than commenters, hence I’m having some difficulties in answering one to one basic. I may have to write a part 5 to this topic sometimes soon.

    Liz, please forgive me for the “inappositeness” of my subject. 🙁

    Reply
  543. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:18 PM

    Tim, I take it you like chocolate too? 🙂 BTW, see you in a few weeks.

    Chris, I’m surprised you even had a jacket over there. It’s 40 here in Missoula, MT. It’s supposed to snow tomorrow (yes, snow).

    Reply
  544. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:19 PM

    Did I mention that Gorgeous dished me up some of Edy’s Grand Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream (ICE CREAM!!!!) tonight? mmmmm…..

    Steve, It’s good to see you again!

    Reply
  545. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:19 PM

    Renée
    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your subject. I know the name of your blog. 🙂

    Reply
  546. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:20 PM

    Starbucker… have it on my calendar… you’re still coming to Des Moines on the morning of November 10th, right?

    Reply
  547. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:20 PM

    Starbucker, I needed something to go over my polo shirt! I miss the snow….

    Reply
  548. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:21 PM

    Renee, I just read your article on your blog. My wife is a Vet and so I can relate to it…

    Chris, I sent you an email a few weeks ago. Did you ever get it?

    Reply
  549. Kammie K. says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:22 PM

    Liz!

    Well I guess I’m fashionably late! I saw Phil just left a little bit ago…and is Starbucker still around?
    Happy b-day again Liz…I left a comment earlier, but think it was in the wrong spot. Thanks for the heads up.

    Looks like 500+comments fiull of fun. Now that’s a party!

    kam:)

    Reply
  550. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:22 PM

    I am back for a bit. 🙂

    Reply
  551. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:23 PM

    Steve – Yeah. I thought I replied. Did it not get back to you?

    Reply
  552. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:24 PM

    Yes Tim, the morning of the 10th. Look forward to seeing all my Des Moines blogging friends!

    Reply
  553. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:24 PM

    Dang… I missed Phil? Oh well, I’m sure I’ll have the pleasure of discussion with him soon.

    Reply
  554. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Kammie!
    Welcome back again! Great to see you around! Are you going to leave a post here with a story?

    Reply
  555. Carolyn Manning says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 PM

    Reading these comments, I remembered when I first found Liz and Successful-Blog. Then I remembered the post I wrote about that. If it’s not ok to bring another post today, don’t read any further.

    http://carolyn-writehere.blogspot.com/2006/09/we-are-family.html

    Reply
  556. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 PM

    Cool, Starbucker… cannot wait to meet you in person… now I just have to figure out how to meet Phil, and Liz, and Steve (among others)…

    Reply
  557. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 PM

    Hey Kammie – we’re shooting for 1,000, if Liz can hold our that long!

    Reply
  558. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:27 PM

    Steve, For some reason your message has a little “replied to” symbol but I don’t see where there is any message out to you in my sent items. Weird. I’ll poke around that some more in the morning to see if I can’t figure out what happened.

    Reply
  559. Service Untitled - Douglas says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:29 PM

    It’s Kammie! Another business channel person!

    Reply
  560. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:29 PM

    I already said 750 SB. Do you think we can stay awake long enough for 1k?

    Reply
  561. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:30 PM

    I’m going to figure it out too Tim – I saw Phil last month and had a blast. Next time to Milwaukee I need to sneak down to Chicago and visit the birthday girl. I think we probably just need to have a convention or something.

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  562. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:31 PM

    I agree… some kind of bloggers reunion… Liz, what do you think? Maybe something in April or May?

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  563. Renée says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:31 PM

    Liz, my referring to “inappositeness” is that it is not auspicious to bring “death” to “birth” in the same event (the asian culture context).

    I’m not superstitious anyway, and hope you’re not.

    Steve – I bet your wife has to be a part-time counselor to her clients too.

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  564. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:32 PM

    Carolyn,
    What a great post to bring! We are family!

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  565. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:32 PM

    Not sure Joe, not sure. But that’s up to the birthday girl now isn’t it? 🙂 I gotta admire this – how many hours now?

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  566. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:32 PM

    Hey everyone, another chocolate lover checking back in after a hard night. It’s been going great guns in here today!

    Chris, you’re welcome to come up here to get a taste of snow. We had some yesterday and today, flurries only thank goodness.

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  567. Tony says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:34 PM

    speaking of conventions, is anyone heading up to Mesh 2007?

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  568. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:34 PM

    Tim, Starbucker,
    Hearing Tim talk about meeting us. Reminds me that my husband turned to me this afternoon and said. “You really should throw a convention.”

    Believe that, Starbucker?

    I told him you already wanted to. 🙂

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  569. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:35 PM

    Gorgeous says I romanticize the winters, only remembering the good parts. But the truth is I kinda didn’t mind the bad parts so much either. Not that I’m complaining. This is the time of year when Savannah actually has great weather. We’ll be back to wet-blast-furnace soon enough.

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  570. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:35 PM

    16 hours 5:33 – 9:33

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  571. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:37 PM

    A convention sounds so sterile… we’re family here… let’s call it the “Blogger Family Reunion.”

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  572. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:37 PM

    An S-B Convention!! I love it. Savannah’s great this time of year…

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  573. Steve Remington says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:39 PM

    Renee, I think it is more like fulltime.. 😀

    I think people are worse when it comes to their pets than family members..

    Chris, I don’t ever remember getting anything. That’s weird. Weirder things have happened.

    OK wife tells me I need to go to bed lol

    Night all!

    *man I am so whipped it ain’t funny*

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  574. Timothy Johnson says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:40 PM

    Well, I’m not the blogger energizer bunny that Liz is… I’m off to bed and a nice soft pillow. G’night all… just let me know when to show up to the “gathering”

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  575. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:40 PM

    Steve,
    Sweet dreams!

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  576. Tony says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:41 PM

    Did anyone go to Mesh 2006?

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  577. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:42 PM

    Liz, I believe it. It’s our destiny! Seems just like a matter of where and when. I like May too – I like Chicago in the springtime!

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  578. Chris Cree says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:42 PM

    Steve, I just found and re-sent it. Don’t ask where it was hiding…

    I’m off to sleepy time myself folks. Keep commenting away. If Liz can keep awake you’ve still got a couple two or three hours to max this out! What a great way to celebrate the birthday of a blog!

    ‘Night All.

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  579. Joe says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:42 PM

    Nite Steve,
    Don’t forget me when things settle down a bit.

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  580. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:43 PM

    I like Chicago in the springtime too, but someone has to tell Tim that “the gathering” sounds like a Stephen King novel. 🙂

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  581. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:43 PM

    Goodnight Steve and Tim!

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  582. ME Strauss says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:43 PM

    Good night, Tim

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  583. Starbucker says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:45 PM

    I will when I see him Liz.
    I need to take a break here and pay my restaurant tab and do a few work things before I turn in. I’ll stop back for a “g’nite” in a bit.

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  584. Rick Cockrum says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:46 PM

    Good night Chris, Steve, Tim.

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  585. David Mackey says

    October 24, 2006 at 9:50 PM

    This article was one that got Digged to Digg’s front page. It’s about why Microsoft should give Vista away.

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