- Eight years old today. Born 17th October 2006
- One thousand and sixty one blog posts
- Ten thousand, one hundred and twenty one comments.
- Most read post? No, not a gear post. TGO Challenger 2013 Home page with 10,714 hits
- According to sitemeter.com, there has been 322,699 unique visitors to the blog
- and 553,502 page views over the eight years.
- But Blogger Stats puts page views at 605,790 but this doesn’t include the 1st year’s views.
- So, I would guess that page views are averaging about 6,000 – 7,000 per month
It’s been a lot of fun. Thank you for reading and joining in. It’s a blog and I enjoy your contributions.
Happy Birthday blog! It's been a joy to read over the years :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a very sweet chap, Terrance!
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Many Happy Returns of your splendid blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian.
DeleteI've just found your Bedford Rights of Way blog - My word, you've been busy. Top marks, Sir.
I've added it to my blogroll so others can read and perhaps support your efforts as well.
Happy birthday from me an' all.
ReplyDeleteActually had a few pangs of guilt about your blog recently, Al: I've found myself replying to other commenters on here, particularly where those spinning things are concerned; in effect that's like having a conversation on somebody else's blog, whether they like it or not.
It just struck me that it leaves you will al the moderating and administration to take care of and it could become like those book groups that always meet in the same person's front room, burn their heating, eat their biscuits and then leave them the washing up.
I suppose at least this way you can keep your eye on us. Many happy returns again.
Feel free to reply at leisure, Dave!
DeleteI think we see eye to eye on the useless whirlygigs.
Besides, I hide all the best biscuits to have later.
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Always a pleasure to read. Keep blogging.
ReplyDeleteCheers, fella
DeleteAnd that goes for you too, Al.
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Congratulations. Did you know that your blog is a Libra? I looked up a horoscope casting for it, which goes as follows:
ReplyDeleteSynopsis:
You and a partner or rival are still arguing quite a bit. The good news is that this is the end of it and you are probably going to find some kind of a resolution. It may or may not be the one you want, but you are definitely going to bring this bickering to a close. Someone among your social connections may be able to play mediator and help the two of you find common ground. You are also feeling very productive at home and you are able to rework your household budget in a way that helps you to make progress towards your financial goals.
Lucky vehicle - Nissan Micra.
Make of that what you will. (I made up the bit about the Micra btw). I was intrigued by the opening sentences. Have you been tweeting Chris Townsend again?
Ha!
DeleteCaught you looking up your horoscope again!
I shall set Miss Whiplash on you. It will probably be messy. I can't see you trading in the Beemer for the Micra, though.
I'll have you know that CT and I are on very good terms at the moment. We've recently made a fresh start.
There's nothing at all in these daft horoscope things...
Maybe.
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And how come you're looking at blogs when Doctor Who was on???
DeleteHappy Birthday blog, keep on growing
ReplyDeleteTa, Bob.
DeleteThough I'm blogging slightly less lately.
That could change though, with the research I'm doing on other places to walk in Europe.
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As others have said, a pleasure to read. Happy Birthday blog.
ReplyDeleteWell - when I'm not moaning on about bloody wind farms it might be a pleasure!
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Thanks Gibson.
Ah, but you moan about wind farms with such skill, and eloquence Alan. That's the secret -:)
DeleteWell done Alan, I am always impressed by your commentaries as well as your "Lets get on with it" approach to life. I am looking forward to your TGO 20 crossing and then your explorations into foreign lands, btw Watch out for the Trolls. : )
ReplyDeleteMy "let's get on with it" approach to life...
DeleteI hadn't thought about that before. I suppose I could spout the usual rubbish about life and lemons but I prefer
It's been said "We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons."
Mind you, the same bloke also said
"Crime does not pay as well as politics" which I think has far more of a ring of truth about it.
The Trolls. Are they the great big warty chaps that hide under bridges with clubs and go about menacing folk? That'll be Lord Elpus, then. I'm well used to dealing with him.
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Hi Alan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your effort in keeping this blog up and running. Though I have been occupied lately with quite different matters, my main interests are still connected to the " big walk of life". I hope I can continue to follow you progress.
I'm still wrestling with idea's to share my own walk some how, thanks for keeping me inspired.
Rolf
That's very kind of you, Rolf.
DeleteHow's the new job going Sir?
Will it allow you to Challenge next year?
All the very best to you.
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Hi Alan,
DeleteNo Challenge in 2015 for me, so I have to miss your 20th alas. I'm learning to teach. mainly logistics and business management in the agricultural and food domain. Very interesting. The best thing is I get to talk with young people about all the major issues in the great outdoor as well.
Good luck on your 20th.
Rolf
That sounds like an interesting job, Rolf.
DeleteWe'll all miss you, Sir!
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Well done good sir and happy birthday to the blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martin.
DeleteYours must be getting pretty long in the tooth now as well, Sir.
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Congratulations, Alan. Always a good read, and I'm impressed with your recent TGO Challenge summary/index for 2014. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteMartin
Ah - I believe I pinched that idea from Gayle, last year - as I started doing that for last year's Challenge write up.
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It makes it a lot easier to use for people looking up the TGO Challenge, Sir.
Well done and keep on blogging, Alan.
ReplyDeleteYour toddler has become a shining star within the blogging community.
Very best wishes,
Markus Petter
Thank you Markus.
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I enjoy using the blog as a bit of a diary - I read some trip reports the other day from six years ago that I had totally forgotten about! It's an age thing.
What about the renowned Rab fleece review? Was that not right up there ? And the post about the relative merits of larger diameter pipework? Can't find that anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday.
~ Fozzie
I dont know what you mean, Keith.
DeleteWhat review was that, then?
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Many Happy Returns!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy popping over here for a bit of outdoor info and comment. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Jules
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I thought the Rab fleece review would have been right up there? And no mention of the improved flow benefits of larger diameter pipes either, couldn't find that anywhere.
ReplyDeleteOh, happy birthday.
~ Fozzie
What, my excellent (koff) RAB Boulder Fleece, Keith?
DeleteHow could I ever have missed mentioning that excellent piece of kit from those awfully nice threatening bastards over at at RAB, eh? That ought to be worth a blog post all in itself, really, I would have thought...
If they don't like my review, perhaps they should comment on here rather rather than...
No - I'll leave that for another post, unless those AWFULLY NICE PEOPLE OVER AT RAB can bring themselves to apologise to me a bit bloody quickly...
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Age thing? You've way to go yet my fine young fellow.... Happy birthday to your wonderful blog, always a good read. I'll cut myself a wedge of virtual cake to accompany my camomile tea.
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Indeed I have Gordon.
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I hope your tea and cake was splendid, Sir.
Happy Birthday to Mr Sloman's blog and thanks to Mr Sloman for the Information; Inspiration and considerable amusement. Here's to another foe w years yet hopefully!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I can drag my sorry backside to the keyboard it will continue, Sir.
DeleteThanks, Alan.
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