I don't think I'm a curmudgeon, yet.

I have thought about writing this post for some time. I'm relatively new to this blogging business. In fact, I read my very first blogs this past January. I googled the Internet and found the hub of full-time RV sites. Hitch-itch.com soon became an obsession, of sorts. There were several sites that caught my interest. If I found it entertaining or informative, I would sift back to the very first entry, and read the entire blog. Several of them went back for a few years. No problem for me, I am a voracious reader. Even though I have been an RV’er since I bought my first camper in 1971, I learned a lot. I was what we referred to as a stalker of blogs. I did not choose to follow anyone, nor did I leave any comments. Finally, I started to join a few sites as a follower.


As a result, I started leaving comments. Some of my fellow bloggers were so very gracious. When I left a comment, they would snap right back with a welcome to my blog, we're glad you're here, type statement. That really made me feel welcome. Just the simple fact of answering my comments has forged some friendships that I am very grateful for. However, there were a few bloggers that never acknowledged questions or even praise that I left in their comments section. Coincidentally, it may be that budding curmudgeon in me that felt snubbed, so this morning I deleted any blog that refused to communicate back. Sorry, but I won't miss you. It only takes a moment to say “I'm glad you're here-thanks for following my blog-good question, here's my answer-and so forth”. Maybe they don't know you can reply to comments.


On the other hand, it seems I can enjoy a running communication with some of my favorite bloggers. Here's the short list:

http://midlifecruiser.blogspot.com/


http://benntexas.blogspot.com/


http://hermitjim.blogspot.com/


http://sassysondaroad.blogspot.com/


http://ofmadventures.blogspot.com/


http://meadowhousemusings.blogspot.com/


http://aintforcitygals.blogspot.com/


http://gypsy-boho.blogspot.com/


http://mrmrscraftyrving.blogspot.com/


http://momslittlerunaway.blogspot.com/


http://rvlyeverafter.blogspot.com/


http://www.thegypsiestownsend.com/


http://thegoodluckduck.blogspot.com/


http://quinnsawesomejourney.blogspot.com/


http://www.vantramps.com/


http://travlinwithjohn.blogspot.com/


http://www.tosimplify.net/


http://www.faliaphotography.com/

Okay, that's the shortlist.  I want to thank my blogger buddies. Now, while I'm on the subject, I want to thank my followers, too. It really does mean a lot to me. I warned my brother that I would include a sentence about him, just to see if he really does read my blog. So this is it, BK. You better leave a comment, everyone's watching.


You know that I believe the statement, laughter is the best medicine. With that in mind, I found is a good dose of medicine from these goofy people. These are called pranks and I'm not sure if all of them are authentic, but they're darn sure funny. Here's our dose of medicine for this morning. I hope you laugh as much as I did....

Warning, contains offensine language

Thank you for listening. If I deleted your blog, and you don't feel like I should have, leave me a comment. That's really all I wanted to begin with. Oh, and be glad I'm just a beginning curmudgeoner. God bless you all.


Michael