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Author Topic: Former Blogger joins Community - hooray.  (Read 2123 times)
Writing from Alaska
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« on: December 07, 2008, 06:43:10 pm »
Hello Mudflatters,

Due to the excitement (?) caused by Gov. Palin's nom to VP, I like other Alaskans, was spurred to activity, some of which has been slightly life changing. I started a blog for the first time in my life, as I had a story to share that I thought was of significance concerning some of her practices in office. My first blog and a few other things I wrote were seen by a few folks. My best day was only a couple of hundred viewers, however, the original blog made it's way through the winding roads of the internet to be linked from a few other websites and was even mentioned on NPR. Wow, and I had decided to blog with an alias, still haven't decided if that was a good or bad decision. Anyway, the story eventually made its way to someone who covered the issue in question for a big paper on the East Coast and while it didn't make a big splash, I was content that I had added to the conversation successfully. In the process of writing, I was asked to do some reporting for an online and print publication so, though I don't share my just tremendously interesting personal opinions in the role of reporter, I am of the belief that I am continuing to get the word out on Alaska, and sharing some of the important information that most folks around the country need to know.

I miss blogging, but just can't dedicate the time it takes to do the outstanding job that others are continuing to do, so happily I am joining in on Mudflats so that I can take part from time to time. I do appreciate the great effort that has gone into creating this great space and place.

Yours truly, Amy Jones (was my grandmother's name)
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 06:55:21 pm »
 Welcome Writing from Alaska (AKA Amy Jones)!

If you haven't already done so, check out the Alaskan Lounge - maybe you can make it to the Anchorage mudstock next weekend!
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 07:02:23 pm »
 Welcome Writing!

You'll like it here, trust me!  (And if you start jonesin' for a bit of a rant, I'll hope you'll post it here to the forum.  We like that kinda' stuff! Wink)
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2008, 07:04:08 pm »
Welcome Aboard Wink

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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2008, 08:03:27 pm »
Warm welcom!!! Welcome

Please feel free to rant whenever it seems appropriate. We generally enjoy that sort of thing here. If no one already has a thread going, please start a new one! We sure don't have a monopoly on the possible issues.
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2008, 08:26:55 pm »
Welcome to the Mudflats Forums.....yay!  More writers!!!

Really looking forward to reading your posts....

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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2008, 08:28:32 pm »
Thanks for the welcome - I like it here already - and believe me, if motivated, I can rant a bit  -  On my soapbox

So nice to know that it may be interesting to others  -  Party!

Instead if just venting aimlessley -  Bang Head

And looking forward to being part of a community to make good things happen -  Flag

Ok - That was fun, I thnk I used enough icons....
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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2008, 08:39:56 pm »
Writing from Alaska
 Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome

I love these smileys  Two Thumbs Up!.   and have to refrain from overloading my posts with them. Cry

A big welcome and I, too, look forward to reading your posts. 

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Welcome to Mudflats!  Moose!

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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2008, 08:44:26 pm »
 LOL Oh, yeah... she blends!  Welcome
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2008, 10:55:40 pm »
 Dancin' Chili Dancin' Chili Dancin' Chili Dancin' Chili Dancin' Chili Dancin' Chili

Welcome!  Like all the other mudpups, I welcome hearing your voice 1 Thumb Up!

Feel free to rant away...especially in fluent, eloquent English (unlike SP, who butchers it regularly)
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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2008, 11:24:21 pm »
Writing from Alaska/Amy     Welcome Welcome Welcome

Feel free to rant, we love rants around here!
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2008, 01:43:31 am »
@Writing from Alaska :   Welcome To the exciting and sometimes fantasizing KINGDOM of MUDFLATS. As the designated (by whom we don't know) protector of the FLATS, I take this opportunity to offer my humble, and best wishes to you as a new member of the citizenship.

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« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2008, 08:37:47 am »
Oh, kewl !!

Nothing like an angry bunny to keep things stirred up.  The more, the merrier.

 Cool

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« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2008, 08:41:26 am »

Flag Two Thumbs Up! Flag Two Thumbs Up! Flag Two Thumbs Up!
Wow!  This must be the party page!  Cheesy

Welcome to Mud Flats and don't forget we have a Blog How To live chat with Snoskred Wednesday evening on the Live Chat!


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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2008, 08:42:58 am »
 Welcome Amy Jones's Granddaughter/Writing from Alaska!

I found your blog, but all the older posts had been taken down Sad

Looking forward to your contributions here!
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« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2008, 09:29:47 am »
I might put the posts back up for historical reference - or hysterical reference as the case may be!
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