tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post2095175071114196028..comments2024-03-23T17:29:21.173-04:00Comments on Bill of the Birds on Blogspot: Back to BirdsBill of the Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-69585639776196530712006-08-16T07:11:00.000-04:002006-08-16T07:11:00.000-04:00Birds are what drew me here, but other topics, lik...Birds are what drew me here, but other topics, like family, "The Song in My Head," digiscoping, the Orangutangs, stories of Indigo Hill and Marietta, and especially your "Giant Things" series are what keeps me. I don't really get haiku (in general, not just yours) but it is always accompanied by a pretty picture, so perhaps you might eventually educate me.<BR><BR><BR>Can't find anything "snarky" to say (<I>LOVE</I> that word!), except that, 'tho he tries to remain Anonymous, I can recognize a Botany Geek at 50 paces! Jim, you are as picky as I am, correcting Julie's stringed instrument ID.<BR><BR>Blog about whatever floats your boat - it's your site. Readers can always skip something if it isn't their cup of tea. (How'd ya like that mixed metaphor?)<BR><BR>KathiKatDocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-90674851285260898482006-08-15T11:55:00.000-04:002006-08-15T11:55:00.000-04:00BT3You aren't playing fair.You're INVITING insults...BT3<BR>You aren't playing fair.<BR><BR>You're INVITING insults and snarky comments!?<BR><BR> I thought that was my job.<BR><BR>Reading your (and Julies) blog is like being a part of your extended family. The ones from far away that you don’t get to see very often.<BR><BR>You invite us to go birding with you, which is always a blast, based on my limited personal experience,<BR><BR>We get to see how the kids are doing, how the music is going and, we are allowed to share the little victories and defeats of the Indigo Hill clan.<BR><BR>I often feel like I’ve been invited to the chaos of Thanksgiving dinner and have the opportunity to share the stories, warmth and love that flows around you and yours.<BR><BR>I happily read what ever you post. You vary the content which keeps it interesting.<BR><BR>Keep doing what comes naturally and we will keep enjoying the blog.<BR><BR>See what you’ve done, you’ve turned me all mushy!<BR><BR>Cheers Bill and thanks.<BR><BR>RicRondeau Richttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16757905904813824235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-4100786335572741912006-08-14T23:04:00.000-04:002006-08-14T23:04:00.000-04:00Although my blog is nowhere near as read as yours,...Although my blog is nowhere near as read as yours, I felt weird when I blogged about the kids or something funny I saw that day.<BR>But hey, we keep coming back, no matter what you write about! So you must be doing something right here.Susan Gets Nativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078356859687789659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-84011421088264920512006-08-14T18:45:00.000-04:002006-08-14T18:45:00.000-04:00I'd like anonymous to have a look at my ironweedI'd like anonymous to have a look at <A HREF="http://somewhereinnj.blogspot.com/2006/08/ny-ironweed-and-other-wild-things.html" REL="nofollow">my ironweed</A>LauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973177895164528485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-39448878500236983772006-08-14T17:53:00.000-04:002006-08-14T17:53:00.000-04:00Just write what is on your mind, or whatever else ...Just write what is on your mind, or whatever else you care to share. Its worked so far, hasn't it?<BR><BR>Letters to the editor you must heed, that's your day job. The Orangutangs need audience feedback, or what's the point? But as I see it this is just sharing what you care to share, and it is hardly up to the recipient of the largess to tell you what should be on your mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-16843134729745686562006-08-14T16:15:00.000-04:002006-08-14T16:15:00.000-04:00Dear All:I am humbled and flattered by your kind, ...Dear All:<BR>I am humbled and flattered by your kind, suppportive comments here.<BR><BR>The blog is easiest for me to maintain when I can write about what comes my way. Glad not to HAVE to always post about birds.<BR><BR>So many, many thanks to all....<BR><BR>Especially to Jim, The Ohio BotaniGeek, who cannot resist nailing my missed ID on the ironweed. Dude, you are too sharp!Bill of the Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-32482405800098940912006-08-14T15:56:00.000-04:002006-08-14T15:56:00.000-04:00Love ya and all your scribblings, my man - even yo...Love ya and all your scribblings, my man - even your use of words like "snarky". Even your failure to use the AOU-mandated names for birds is OK, I guess... Write on about whatever - I like it all.<BR><BR>But, and I hate to play the role of botanical geek here, but you've got that nice photo of ironweed starting to bloom, labeled as New York Ironweed. The pic isn't good enough for me to see details of the phyllaries, but if that really is New York Ironweed, please let me know! There's only one very old record for Ohio - from 1892 in Gallia County, which is near you. It might be Tall Ironweed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-19309451334632108882006-08-14T14:21:00.000-04:002006-08-14T14:21:00.000-04:00It's all so interesting. Loads of pictures, funny ...It's all so interesting. Loads of pictures, funny stories, birds here and there. Regardless of the content, your ability to draw readers in is working. So, keep it up and get your blog on, brotha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-60827156614061299482006-08-14T14:07:00.000-04:002006-08-14T14:07:00.000-04:00to tell you the truthit is mostly your haikuthat d...to tell you the truth<BR>it is mostly your haiku<BR>that draws us to you<BR><BR><BR>(and your blog! Keep bloggin')Grace and Steve (NM)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-76666431488764889482006-08-14T13:20:00.000-04:002006-08-14T13:20:00.000-04:00The vacation photos/posts were outstanding.The vacation photos/posts were outstanding.TBRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-25950690289052400252006-08-14T12:39:00.000-04:002006-08-14T12:39:00.000-04:00In my opinion, you are as much Bill of the World, ...In my opinion, you are as much Bill of the World, as Bill of the Birds...it is fun to read whatever you find interesting or beautiful or quirky about the world. Great with coffee or a sandwich on a busy day!<BR>Caroline in South DakotaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-85456136838564786632006-08-14T12:23:00.000-04:002006-08-14T12:23:00.000-04:00BT3,Love ALL of the content. To me, a blog is a bi...BT3,<BR>Love ALL of the content. To me, a blog is a bit of everything. I think it's pretty hard to ONLY be about birding, when birding is a part of your everyday life (and yes, that does include Kenny Rogers concerts)! I enjoy reading about digiscoping, the kids, the band, etc. If I found a post not to my taste (and I haven't yet), I'd just skip to the next one. Keep up the good work.<BR><BR>Gayle from MNGayle from MNnoreply@blogger.com