With apologies to Dr Pepper, CrabAppleLane Blog started rather inauspiciously 7 years ago. It didn't look much like it does today. I was using Greymatter software then. I learned in high school biology that every cell in our body dies and is replaced every seven years so the blog enters year 8 with a whole new me at the helm.
I had no real plans when I started. It was originally envisioned as a group blog because I honestly don't have that much to say. When I invited a few friends to get in on it, it was difficult to get involvement. Not many people even knew what a blog was then and my salesmanship on that matter was inadequate to say the least. I just plowed ahead on my own and this became what it is now over time and through evolution. The blog has been through too many software upgrades, configuration tweaks, and web hosts to mention.
The blog has gone places, it has launched other blogs, and I've met other bloggers Dave from Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Kim from Austin in Covington, and The Great White Shank from Goodboys Nation in New Orleans. I've made many other friends that I haven't met but would love to some day. There's Fi in New Zealand, Shannon in England, John in The Netherlands, and someday even the ones closer to home, Pitcherlady, Charlotte, Marie, Dan (It's his birthday today), Delmer, Kem, and Tree Hugging Sister just to name a few.
There has been joy and sadness over the last seven years. Some of the joy of seeing the Saints play in the Super Bowl and winning it was tempered by not being able to share it with the person who passed on his love of the game to me.
And, finally, thanks to all of the readers who have come here over the years. I do this, in part, for myself but I surely appreciate anyone willing to read and comment on my silly ruminations. It brightens my day. Thanks again.
- The Priest - Joni Mitchell - Ladies Of The Canyon (Remastered)
- Top Of The Bill - Scorpions - In Trance
- Someday - Henry Gross - One More Tomorrow The Best Of Henry Gross
- I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) - The Commitments - The Commitments Soundtrack
- What's Your Name - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Rock Of The 70's
Quote of the Day
The school posted an item on its athletic department website promising purple turf at Tiger Stadium this fall.
WDSU.com via MSNBC.com
Blog of the day is here.
Quote from said blog: "I have no idea how this will work but I am going to give it a try."
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Rob, your steadfastness in blogging is awe inspiring. I can never sustain the mojo. Enjoy the day and keep up the good work.
K-
Happy blog birthday, Rob. You've pointed me toward an awful lot of interesting stuff over the years and that, and your perspective, is much appreciated. Thanks for that.
Thanks, Kem. It's not always there for me, either. I count on the Quote of the Day, Blog of the Day, or the iTunes shuffle to give me inspiration when there is none. Sometimes, it works. Other times, it produces inanity but I'll settle for inanity most days.
Thanks, Dave. I'm glad some of the stuff that interests me also interests you and others.
You are the most consistent blogger I know, and I look forward to your posts and pictures.Happy Blogiversary, Rob!
Thanks, Kim. Today is a good day for VooDoo Crawfish Rolls. Every day is. :)
Congratulations, Rob. I've so enjoyed reading your blog.
Thanks, Marie. Likewise.
Happy Birthday, Crabapple Lane Rob! (((hugs)))
Thanks, Charlotte.
Happy anniversary CrapAppleLane! Can't believe it's been seven years! Thanks for keeping it up Rob :)
Thanks, Fi. I keep at it because it's still fun. :)