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January 17, 2006
Lurkers Entirely Welcome
Who actually reads Youthblog? It's an interesting question as I'm not entirely sure. BRAVENET gives me a bit of an idea but only a bit and I'd love more of an idea of who virtually drops in on a regular or semi-regular basis! WELCOME!
I was thrilled to discover via Tall Skinny Kiwi that Paper Napkin had announced a delurking week! A kind of ammnesty opportunity to just say, Hi
Now, 'Lurking' in this context is entirely positive, it refers to all the lovely people who turn up, read the blog and silently disappear without a word or a comment.
You are extremely welcome to continue doing this however here is an invitation to leave a comment. You only have to click on "comments" then type in a name/nickname, Put a quote/lyric/thought into the box (no need for e-mail or URL) and press publish! You cannot be traced but I'll know a name, enjoy your quote and smile! Thank you :-)
oh and If you're from a different country you could include that too .... eg 'Jeremy from Iceland'
Posted by ian at January 17, 2006 03:29 PM
Comments
I check this place out everyday. I can't say that I always understand it, but I read along and nod at appropriate times just to humor Mr. Blog (or Mrs. Blog if that be the case.)
Posted by: Paul at January 17, 2006 05:12 PM
*waves* In the immortal words of Veggietale's Larry: ' "When I was just two years old I left my lips out in the cold and they turned blue. What could I do?" '
*nods* important lesson....
Oh and I come here everyday cos it makes me smile lol.
Posted by: Sarah p at January 17, 2006 06:16 PM
It must be said that I pop in every now and then mate ;oP *sniggers*
Posted by: Sarah H at January 17, 2006 07:12 PM
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
Posted by: KT at January 17, 2006 07:13 PM
"What if you're a really good person, but you get into a really, really bad fight and your leg gets gangrene and it has to be amputated. Will it be waiting for you in heaven?" Bart Simpson
Posted by: Owen at January 17, 2006 10:14 PM
If a man stands along in a forest and there are no women around to hear him, is he still wrong?
R
Posted by: EasyRew at January 17, 2006 10:20 PM
Hi
Just figured out how to send a blog!!! Refer to my e-mail. P.S. I am blonde!!!!
Posted by: Pam at January 17, 2006 11:08 PM
been known to pass this way once in a while!!!
"I think i have swallowed a fly, huh!"
Posted by: roy at January 17, 2006 11:09 PM
Len Evans from Texas across the pond.
Posted by: Len at January 18, 2006 04:19 AM
Kristofer - Sweden.
Posted by: Kristofer at January 18, 2006 08:33 AM
Really enjoying this, thanks to all the forthcoming lurkers so far, will continue to watch with interest.I thought I'd throw in my fav' quote too!
"life is strange!" said Jeremy
"Compared to what?" said the spider
Posted by: youthblog at January 18, 2006 12:08 PM
"I don't like cheese."
"What, not even Wensleydale?"
Posted by: barrie at January 18, 2006 12:40 PM
Steve working in local government in Hertfordshire and trying to get the council to work with local churches on youth provision. Your site is very thought-provoking especially as I am a lay preacher as well.
Posted by: Steve at January 18, 2006 02:01 PM
not really a lurker... and not really a quote... but... a favourite bit of Goon logic...
Now where will we build this mountain?
I think we should build it in Hyde Park.
Why Hyde Park?
Well, it's handy for the buses and shops.
Hyde, er...yes...Hyde Park...er...ummm....Any objections?
Ohhh yes! If we build this mountain on England, England would sink under the weight.
Sink? In that case, this mountain would be invaluable, people could climb up the side and save themselves from drowning.
Mercy, you're right. Hurry and build it, before we all drown!
Posted by: Mark Berry at January 18, 2006 02:13 PM
I borrowed one of your .jpg files for my blog. I hope that's okay!
Posted by: Mitali Perkins at January 18, 2006 03:17 PM
Can I have two quotes, please?
1) Nothing is impossible except ski-ing through a revolving door, and
2) No single raindrop believes itself to be responsible for the flood.
Posted by: NickJ at January 18, 2006 06:50 PM
"I've just decided to switch our Friday schedule to Monday, which means that the test we take each Friday on what we learned during the week will now take place on Monday before we've learned it. But since today is Tuesday, it doesn't matter in the slightest."
Mr. Turkentine from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Posted by: robert terrell at January 18, 2006 08:16 PM
"That's right fool! Now I'm a flying talking donkey! You might have seen a house fly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain't never seen a donkey fly!"
Posted by: Phil G at January 19, 2006 10:26 AM
Hope I'm not too late to crawl out of the lurkers closet...yeah I come on here a couple of times a week, partly for stuff to think about, partly because it's great to know some adults do have a view of youth where we're not completely reviled and feared! Thanks very much :)
Posted by: Emily R at January 19, 2006 11:13 AM
Oh yeah, and I think my favourite quote is probably, 'Aarrrggggghhhhh, Pressure Pressure Pressure Pressure PRESSURE' taken from the Zutons CD.
Posted by: Emily R at January 19, 2006 11:28 AM
My lurking is about normal. About 2 or 3 times a week. (Almost a Fawlty Towers quote)
Posted by: JT at January 19, 2006 04:17 PM
"Swim ... Sinking isnt an option"
Posted by: Kirsten P at January 19, 2006 06:32 PM
The early bird may catch the worm... but it's the second mouse that gets the cheese! ;-)
Keep blogging! Reading your comments and sharing the good and the bad makes me realise that no youth worker is perfect; things go wrong no matter how hard you try and when they do it's not just because I'm useless, it happens to everyone!
Posted by: Lesley at January 19, 2006 09:52 PM
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Posted by: Jimney at January 19, 2006 11:04 PM
Jeremy from Iceland
"This must be Thursday, i never could get the hang of Thursdays"
I guess i should have commented yesterday!
Posted by: Simo at January 20, 2006 10:51 AM
Hey Ian,
Tony from outside Baltimore, MD. I read you via an rss feed. Blessings!
Posted by: tony sheng at January 20, 2006 01:02 PM
(Lurk mode off)
Greetings from the Foulsham family - my wife coordinates the children's work at ChristChurch on Long Furlong (Abingdon). Say hello to Jenny across the room!
Posted by: AndyF at January 20, 2006 02:50 PM
You could probably count me as two - my husband regularly comes over to see what I'm reading when I chuckle out loud!
Posted by: Alice at January 25, 2006 12:07 PM