I'm not a Blogger!

Hiya Lis, my name is Nevar and I am a ~~recovering~~ blogging addict and very content to remain as me wishes I were.

I am extending a hale and hearty welcome to my world, so ah, Welcome.

BTW, does your bird buddy have a sister that's a boa???

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 5th 2009 06:53

Hi Nevar, yes I know your blogs and have been reading them and commenting. It is good to welcome you to my little spot in the universe

My Sulphur Crested Cockatoo? I think it's a bloke. He and his cohorts raid the paddocks around us and sit on the rails making fun of us. This one sat just outside the kitchen window on an old tree and demanded scraps.

My Guard Lemur? I love him dearly because he trains the 'teeny-boppers' who read my stuff - to behave, be polite and enjoy reading. He is celibate, you can see it in his eyes.

Comment by Nevar

July 5th 2009 07:14

Wow, Lis, I thought there was a smidgen of pent up sexual frustration on the face of Lenny, your guard Lemur, apparantly he's suffering from a common male malady, CSBU; it isn't usually fatal, but it is always uncomfortable.

The Cockatoo is wild, that makes his presence all the more amazing. Eagles, Bears, Moose, Wolverine, Orca's, I've seen and watched them for hours in awe. It'd be a joy to watch a healthy, happy Cockatoo in it's environment.

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 5th 2009 08:51

Australian Storyteller
Storyteller - prose and poetry
Bushwriter

Hi Nevar,

Where we live we have thousands of white cockatoos and Galahs. Both are pests to the farmer.

Another wonderful flier in our parts is the Wedge-Tailed Eagle - King of the Australians Skies. They fly off the Warrumbungle Ranges in hunting pairs, creating flights of fancy as they ride the currents - .

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I'm wondering where you find the time to talk such inconsequentialities with me. I do enjoy the play, but where are we going? We can't do 'birdie' chat forever, you know

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I wasn't decrying Blogging as a invaluable occupation, I was only saying it is one of my options as a writer. But I recognise where my skills lay, and that I would write blogs as a writer - not blogs as a blogger.

It's a hobby - albeit a nice hobby, but I'm not going to base my reputation(If I ever get one) on being a little fish in an ocean of blogging.

I am individual, unique to this planet, I know this and I don't need to prove it. Neither do you, my friend.

Lis

Comment by Damo

July 5th 2009 09:05

Hand back your Time Magazine Persons of the Year Award.

Comment by Robert Bruce

July 5th 2009 09:10

I agree with Lis on most things except writing. My main focus on writing is poetry, hers is everything else but poetry. I too, am testing the waters of blogging. My very first try is right here on Orble. I wan to find out which way the waters flows, same as Lis.
I am a writer, and a social animal as well. We do have a lot of lovely parrots hereabouts. White cockatoo and Galah being just two species.

Any assistance on how to be a good blogger would be appreciated.
Cheers

Bob

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 5th 2009 09:12

Health 2 Know
Adventure Toes
Techno Stuffs
boxing sound
Business Rope

Why would I want a Tabloid award? It's just a piece of paper.

I LUV the comment, Damo - can I keep it?

I think I may be feeling the flow of blogging, well - almost.

Thank you my friend for making a comment on a nobody

Lis.

Comment by Wilson Pon

July 5th 2009 10:45

Elisabeth, in my opinion, I thought you should just screwed those id**ts and keep doing what you loves to do here! After all, a person can be a writer and blogger in the same time.

Comment by samaritan

July 5th 2009 11:27

I have heaps of cockatoos where I am as well. I have a walnut tree that they absolutely love. And when the walnuts are on there, I can find 20 cockatoos in my backyard. And I only have a very small backyard. They have a very annoying habit though of taking the pegs off my washing.

As for being a blogger vs a writer, I think blogging is writing. (Although I think I'm probably in the minority with that thought.) I think all types of writing are writing. (Funny thing happened then. As a typist, I often think one word and type another, just because some words automatically come out without me even thinking about them. Anyway, with that last sentence I initially wrote 'all types of writing are typing'. Interesting.)

Anyway, despite my typing error, I do think blogging is writing. I think any activity in which you are writing is writing. But I guess it's how you define writing. If writing is anything where you string words together, then blogging has to be writing. Then again, so does writing a shopping list. But if writing is creating something beautiful or meaningful with your words, then maybe it's not.

Samaritan

Comment by Nevar

July 5th 2009 15:55

Hello Lis, We have majestic eagles, mischievous ravens and black birds, touring geese –ducks –cranes of all kinds, jays and a host of humming birds, they’re all a joy to watch. Watching an eagle pluck a struggling salmon out of the water is quite a sight. Observing the tourist's from around the world viewing them at the local dump: priceless.

As to where are we going: the simple truth is, I like encouraging other writers and to learn from them. Every time someone visits your site, you get points for it, 10 for registered Orblers and 1 for non members ~ these points help draw attention to your blog and builds readership.

As for blogging and formal writing, each has its audience and purpose. I am not a writer, but I have points of view that others find interesting on occasion and by sharing them, I am able to work out internal issues. For me, this is the therapy that keeps me out of clock towers with a long range sling shot.

I am intrigued with your use of crisp, clear language to make your point in a fuzzy world.

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 5th 2009 22:52

The Green Edition
The Night Owl
Yorkie Yappers

Samaritan,

We have a pear tree here. Last year it was loaded with ripening fruit one day, the next day our cockatoos stripped it bare.

Wilson, thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.

Nevar, crisp, clear language? I waffle and edit my way around throwing in cliches every chance I get. Bad writing, using cliches

Comment by Tricia Benet

July 5th 2009 23:01

Hi Lis,

I definitely think you are a blogger---and a writer. It's pretty good when your comments are as interesting as your posts, and yours always are.

Trish

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 5th 2009 23:13

Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory

Trish,
I think I'm happier playing with metaphors and expanded conceits than I am with the instant comment and instant blog article.

Its a pity that blog content must be original and unpublished, I'd love to bring across some of my funny stuff from SW just to spread a bit of laughter around the place.

I think you and Kess are running great blogs. Lawrie has taken to blogging like a 'duck to water' and I'm wallowing in the mud, trying to make something interesting and original.

Fiction is so much easier to play with*sigh*

Modified! My Bad, Lis. spelling error corrected!

I put an 'i' in duck by accident! ROFL!!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

July 6th 2009 05:03

G'day Elizabeth

Every site offers something different. I'm comfortable with a couple of sites at present - and what they offer in the way of networking and opportunity.

Some sites take themselves too seriously - but if you're into blogging for New Scientist - well thats fine too.

All in all - I like to share my passions, my thoughts and express an opiniion with the knowledge that there are others out there too - who (while they may not always agree) have the maturity to at least listen - and not have some contrary, self absorbed - it's all about me type (either real of fictitious).

Whether your writing develops and finds its audience is entirely up to you and the decisions you make.

For what it's worth - I've enjoyed you musings and comments to date here at Orble.

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 6th 2009 05:32

My Life My Muse
Beta Girl Blog

Thank you for the compliment and the comment MNG. I enjoy reading some of your posts and comments also.

I shall get this blogging sorted out one day. At the moment I'm chucking bits and pieces at the little box to see if they stick.

I miss my plethora of 'smileys' for my comments, though. One of my favourites is this *work* - it comes out as a little man with a placard and a cracking whip. I find they soften my rather tight and clipped language when I comment. Useful for easing tension in some places

Lis.

Comment by Natalina

July 6th 2009 05:45

Lis, I printed out that hilarious image from this post and put it on my office door. That has to be the funniest picture I've ever seen!

Blog it up, my dear! You're doing swell!

Comment by Robert Bruce

July 6th 2009 07:33

Australian Storyteller
Storyteller - prose and poetry
Bushwriter

Hi Lis. You may not be a Blogger, but you are doing well anyway.

Go get em!!

Love

Bob

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 6th 2009 09:13

My Life My Muse
Beta Girl Blog

Natalina! I would never have pegged you as a thief!

Actually you're not! I get these fun pics from two sites -

"Icanhascheezburgers" and an Australian site called "Funny Shit."

I have a page on a writing site where I'm the Director of the Writing Academy. My page is full of these wonderful pics. I've tried to take a more refined, gentle mode - but each time I try, I get 'hate' mail from the kids and, sometimes the parents who oversee their kids on the site.

I am doomed to live a life surrounded by 'Lolcats', 'HotDogs' and 'Cheezburgers'! They even have their own language, "Engrish!"

I just wish I had my wonderful 'smileys' here too. I'm sure you'd borrow them too.

Have fun, Natalina - more for you to 'borrow' soon. You could always get your own, ya know.

*hugs*

Lis.

Comment by Natalina

July 6th 2009 22:52

Well, you know what they say...

"Thievery is the highest form of flattery." That's what they say...right???

I promise I will post a little note on the bottom of the picture that says...I stole this from Lis! hahaha

These are the only smilies I know

Comment by Tricia Benet

July 6th 2009 22:55

The Green Edition
The Night Owl
Yorkie Yappers

I'm just really enjoying reading all the comments. I think you're doing great at blogging. I just haven't really decided what I want to write about yet. There are already such good posts on here about 'greening' the world, but I'll find my nitch soon, hopefully before I lose all my readers.

Just keep blogging and I'm very glad to see one of my very favorite stories by you here. That should send everyone to your site looking for more.
Trish

Comment by samaritan

July 6th 2009 23:10

Natalina,

I haven't even figured out to do those four smileys. So you're ahead of me. Not that I tend to use smileys too often anyway.

Samaritan

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 6th 2009 23:51

Natalina you can't steal from "lolcats/icanhascheezburgers. com"

They WANT you to help yourself. They provide the codes, everything. You can even make your own, or caption someone else's.

There are 'moar'* for you to borrow on another post

* kitteh speek - "Engrish." from the site

I enjoy the 'smileys' Samaritan, they're useful for softening what may be a tight comment when I'm in a tight corner.

Try these, just take out the space between the symbols

: ) makes

: ( makes

; ) makes

: D makes

: P makes

Some people think they're childish, and they may be - but they are good to know. They're also known as 'emoticons' on some sites. We can't read body language over the internet so these can be valuable mood indicators to the reader. They've 'saved my bacon' a few times

Lis

Comment by samaritan

July 7th 2009 01:49

Thanks for that, Lis. It was very helpful.

I'm not sure if I'll use them. But at least I know what to type in, if I ever want to. And I do use the odd smiley occasionally. So there's a good chance I may want to use some of the others as well.

Samaritan

Comment by Nevar

July 7th 2009 02:49

I, the happy faced nevar

don't fined

it neccesary

to use or abuse

things like this

. . . often

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 7th 2009 02:55

What can I say Nevar, you've covered the subject very well

Comment by Nevar

July 7th 2009 03:00

My Life My Muse
Beta Girl Blog

Ah, Lis, it's busted I am . . .

Comment by Natalina

July 7th 2009 07:00

(The above is my reaction to Nevar's baseless attack against the Smiley)

heehee!

Comment by samaritan

July 7th 2009 07:07

Well, now that's not fair, Natalina. Just when I think I've finally learnt them all (thanks to Lis' comment) you have to go and use a new one. I'm not impressed.

Samaritan

Comment by Elisabeth Fraser

July 7th 2009 09:03