tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post520984846079754482..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Tuesday Farm Photo: Cary Scratches an ItchFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-73681141664308843852008-09-03T13:06:00.000-05:002008-09-03T13:06:00.000-05:00Don't be afraid to toot your own horn a bit - anyb...Don't be afraid to toot your own horn a bit - anybody who denigrates that is just jealous, or bored and trying to stir the pot. It's not annoying. I've decided that changing the way you do things because someone is annoyed or complains or makes fun of you is usually a bad idea, and I think this is one of those occasions!Alice Q. Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477466400681164056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-72115081568589737022008-09-02T21:24:00.000-05:002008-09-02T21:24:00.000-05:00I just got back from the 12 days at the State Fair...I just got back from the 12 days at the State Fair and you are one of the very first blogs I read. I don't think you need to worry about how people think about your "award-winning" statement. I think it's rather cute as well as helping say what you say. I love your copyright stuff. <BR/><BR/>And, as I see that you have had almost 70 comments, I don't think you need to worry about one complainer that has nothing else to do.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work, and hug Cary for me ... she's a cutie! Is she as noisy as our Arthur Godfrey when she hears your voice?Connie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000331487489593437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-34621945424166783802008-08-22T09:24:00.000-05:002008-08-22T09:24:00.000-05:00uhm. be proud. i say it is your bragging rights. y...uhm. be proud. i say it is your bragging rights. you DID win the award, and that pain in the *%^ did not. i mean really, it is our choice to read the blogs we read, not our choice to tell you what content to put in your blog. people. grrr!Creative Animal Rescuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886391938904509991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-48583783329551825682008-08-21T16:23:00.000-05:002008-08-21T16:23:00.000-05:00I personally love your copyright notices. I proba...I personally love your copyright notices. I probably missed a lot of clever ones, since it took me a while to realize that they changed each time. Kind of reminds me of the credits for the Monty Python movies--easy to overlook, but some of the best writing of the film! I have no problem with the "award-winning" by-line. It's certainly well-deserved! It's not surprising (but is disgusting) that individuals steal writing off of the internet. I just heard an NPR broadcast about a music blogger who found a recent article of his published almost verbatum in a local newspaper! Good for you for taking some steps to protect your intellectual property! As a science writer I ALWAYS credit whatever tidbit I use in my writing--all it takes is a footnote! It's about time that blogs are recognized as truly published writing (and there is some excellent writing in blogs out there!) Lucky for us readers we get to read it for "free". Keep up the great work, and perhaps someday (in your spare time!!) you can get a book published. I for one would love to read about your farming-food adventures in book form! (Yes, I would purchase it!)<BR/><BR/>Jeannine from PittsburghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-88099109401855191822008-08-20T21:54:00.000-05:002008-08-20T21:54:00.000-05:00I think you could drop the "award-winning" line wi...I think you could drop the "award-winning" line without losing a lot of content, and you could keep the rest of your copyright notice just as kicky and fun. Besides, the info that you've won awards is other places on your blog, and in those banners, etc., it comes off as less self-aggrandizing because you expect to see things like that on award-winning blogs. And I don't believe that you are self-aggrandizing, but I see how it comes off that way. I, for one, stop reading after I see the phrase "award-winning;" it's a turn-off. This time I stayed tuned-in because your tone was rather snarky and I was kind of surprised, since you generally seem like an at-peace person. Who cares what us commenters think? Don't stoop to our level. ;)<BR/><BR/>Unrelated.....where have all the recipes gone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-64767532517909995952008-08-20T19:19:00.000-05:002008-08-20T19:19:00.000-05:00I just want more blogs! I miss seeing new posts--a...I just want more blogs! I miss seeing new posts--although I am sure it is time consuming when there are other things going on in life. When I come to this blog it is like a little treat in the afternoon that takes me to another place. Thank you!Mrs. Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685012047603993000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-35197410881686349392008-08-20T17:58:00.000-05:002008-08-20T17:58:00.000-05:00I know I don't leave comments very often, Susan, b...I know I don't leave comments very often, Susan, but I read, and love, your blog everyday. So to Andrea and that other person who find the lede to your copyright notice annoying, some small-minded, rather sanctimonious people just don't have enough to keep themselves busy. The copyright notice IS the post and it's darned cute and original. So Susan, please don't let a few stop you from doing what many, many of us love.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269469384082089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-48765753831145676892008-08-20T15:41:00.000-05:002008-08-20T15:41:00.000-05:00not to add one more voice to the melee, but...bein...not to add one more voice to the melee, but...being a new reader myself, i didn't see the changing copyright piece at the bottom at first. i just wondered why this person with a wonderful story and fantastic pictures never said anything with her photos... then, lo and behold, one day i actually noticed the change in the copyright notice! and i've been hooked! (and hey, if you're an award winner, you're an award winner! kudos to you!) <BR/> so glad i discovered your blog... i check it daily and LOVE LOVE LOVE the photography. makes me want to sell my meager belongings, turn in the lease on my small SoCal apt, and flee to the farm!! keep it up, farmgirl!sharilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436200474614751501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-82164743202837246262008-08-20T14:50:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:50:00.000-05:00And I agree with Beth and all the others....who ca...And I agree with Beth and all the others....who cares what one person thinks? It's yours, award-winning and all!<BR/>I wouldn't miss a day of reading your blog....EVER!<BR/>Linda in St. LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-65442400436216780282008-08-20T14:29:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:29:00.000-05:00OMG. Really?!?! I can't believe some people! Don't...OMG. Really?!?! I can't believe some people! Don't change your copyright notice just because of one unhappy person--I imagine they are just plain unhappy in general. I love checking for your new photos and reading the copyright!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643590467220647661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-63516302003119921592008-08-20T14:26:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:26:00.000-05:00I read an article once about Freedom of Speech: "s...I read an article once about Freedom of Speech: "since the First Amendment protects all kinds of speech, including the most violent speech, the hater has the constitutional right to express violent messages... but unfortunately and ironically, those who are targeted have no right not to be offended by hate messages." (Yangqi Li, "Hate Speech, Censorship, and Librarians’ Dilemma")<BR/><BR/>I think the same unfortunately applies to blog commenting. In a smaller way. It's YOUR blog, you award-winning Farmgirl! I've always believed that "if you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all!" Especially on someone else's website. Apparently that tidbit of Thumper common decency has flown out the window in the internet world.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, don't let bullies give their "honest" (unwanted) opinion and have even an ounce of control on your blog contents!myteemingeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014182700234108961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-38456943461555525902008-08-20T14:12:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:12:00.000-05:00I have never sent a comment to a blog before so I'...I have never sent a comment to a blog before so I'm not sure of the etiquette here...but geez, for someone to bitch about that is just petty and nitpicky. There is so much to enjoy, why waste energy complaining about anything. Life is too short. Thank you for sharing what is, I suspect, a dream that many of us have and maybe try to create on a different scale in our own lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-32554406349458479142008-08-20T13:39:00.000-05:002008-08-20T13:39:00.000-05:00Award deserving AND Winning - how's them apples wh...Award deserving AND Winning - how's them apples whiners?<BR/>or something else reflecting your sweet spirit and devoted following? ROFL - I honestly continue to be amazed at what BS people want to gripe about on blogs - you get what you pay for - oh that's right you get to read and see all this stuff for FREE We love you Susan - and yer bloggity notices and awards and sheeps and puppies and oh yeah - them chickens!LindaSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684545110832413808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-4851255034913821732008-08-20T12:43:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:43:00.000-05:00Well, you just KNOW what I'm going to say; I secon...Well, you just KNOW what I'm going to say; I second everyone else's sentiments. I didn't spot the comments for a while but when I did, I thought they were a really neat addition to THE BEST BLOG out there - award winning or not. But don't remove the award winning bit (unless of course you are bored typing it). You deserve the plaudits and as I sometimes sit here agonizing over what to say on my little patch, you seem to effortlessly spin out terrific little yarns that connect with us in often special ways. THAT is a talent. And THAT's why you've earned the awards.BettyWesternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012076141080314281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-82294330418623461212008-08-20T12:24:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:24:00.000-05:00I totally agree: Keep the award winning part. It ...I totally agree: Keep the award winning part. It is your blog, and as far as I'm aware we still have this lovely thing called the First Amendment, which allows you freedom of speech. <BR/><BR/>As to the person(s)who complained: Get a life and start your own blog. The rest of us love Susan's writings. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us, Susan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-46912308070138024872008-08-20T12:12:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:12:00.000-05:00You are award-winning and deserve to be and we all...You are award-winning and deserve to be and we all know it--so I'm just going to make a point of thinking of that when I read your blog whether the words are there or not. Just that yummy cottage cheese recipe is enough to justify it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-75273624806399683192008-08-20T12:03:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:03:00.000-05:00Oh good grief! It never has seemed braggardly - j...Oh good grief! It never has seemed braggardly - just a lead in - duh. Seems like *somebody* might have a NON-award-winning blog AND a chip on their shoulder. Carry on Susan!!!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693774484297625981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-34686008409609179092008-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:00Don't sell yourself short, you ARE an award-winnin...Don't sell yourself short, you ARE an award-winning blogger. Please keep the pictures and copyright notices coming! I'm with Beth, bleep um if they don't like "award winning". You earned it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-39577462376251613842008-08-20T11:56:00.000-05:002008-08-20T11:56:00.000-05:00How Dare some people!!!!!!!!!!! It is your blog! P...How Dare some people!!!!!!!!!!! It is your blog! Please, Please, Please DO NOT CHANGE IT!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376698548803160530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-5161662238036563502008-08-20T10:19:00.000-05:002008-08-20T10:19:00.000-05:00Doesn't bother me! I look forward to the copyright...Doesn't bother me! I look forward to the copyright notes =) <BR/><BR/>Maybe the person who didn't like it is one of those who are stealing your work. Jerks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-44603982104928520272008-08-20T10:18:00.000-05:002008-08-20T10:18:00.000-05:00Loved the longest copyright notice ever written. D...Loved the longest copyright notice ever written. Don't change a thing!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255437210223341312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-62850009169546782362008-08-20T10:15:00.000-05:002008-08-20T10:15:00.000-05:00I'm with Beth and Michelle (and most everyone else...I'm with Beth and Michelle (and most everyone else) - if one individual doesn't like something about your blog they don't have to read it. Just as they have that choice, you have the choice of what you inculde in your blog and how you present it. Don't let one sour grape ruin the wine for the rest of us!Country Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145567006658005073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-37197266933501324022008-08-20T10:12:00.000-05:002008-08-20T10:12:00.000-05:00So don't all fairy tales start off the same way, y...So don't all fairy tales start off the same way, you know, "Once upon a time ..."? Why not "award-winning" too? Keep tellin' your tales, m'dear.Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-13789917828671560212008-08-20T09:38:00.000-05:002008-08-20T09:38:00.000-05:00When I first noticed the coperight changing I thou...When I first noticed the coperight changing I thought it was so funny and immediately had to go back and read all the ones I missed. Your humor brings a smile to my face and brightens my day. Hay by the way, don't forget about telling us about the cows!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-66165208194190198152008-08-20T09:19:00.000-05:002008-08-20T09:19:00.000-05:00Hi Susan!I wouldn't change a thing about your copy...Hi Susan!<BR/>I wouldn't change a thing about your copyright - I always get a kick out of seeing what your beasties are doing and then walk out back and mine are doing the same. I think someone gave my woolies a computer and didn't tell me cuz there's all this laughing from the ewes as they gather round the hay feeders each night. HHHMMMMM.<BR/>My theory : if it ain't broke, don't fix it. <BR/>Never mind what some small-minded haters say, in the long run it's your blog and you can do what you like.<BR/>Please, keep up the GREAT work ( award notices and all ).<BR/>From Benita and Everyone at ValleView Farms !!!Sheepmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423256807014824833noreply@blogger.com