Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Last Ever Thursday Thirteen? (#17)
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1. I have a million TTs written up that I'll never be able to use. 2. My Technorati ranking will plummet. 3. I'll miss my weekly visits with all of you at your blogs. 4. In seventeen weeks, I've built my week around this and it'll be like when a kid loses a tooth and can't keep his tongue out of the hole. 5. When LeeAnn said she was going to institute changes, I was excited because I didn't think she meant this. 6. This was FUN, period. The only meme I participated in, and I love it. 7. I won't get to meet cool new people each week. 8. Doing TTs about my fictional characters helped me grow them and round them out, making my fiction better. 9. I'll probably forget to send LeeAnn a free copy of Trevor's Song, whenever it comes out, because she won't be foremost in my mind anymore. 10. I found that you guys, my readers, inspire me to greater and greater heights. I love that. You've helped me broaden my world and I hope you'll keep on doing so. 11. I hate crying, and this has me crying. 12. Change is good. Change is good. Maybe if I say it enough, I'll believe it. (Nah) 13. I HATE GOODBYES!!!! |
The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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I'm so sad about the end, too - this is only my second week. I always said I wouldn't do weekly memes, because most of the time, they were on a subject I wasn't interested in. That's why I liked Thursday 13 - because I could write 13 things on a subject I chose. Oh well.
My 2nd & apparantly last list is on my blog at anastaciaknits.blogspot.com
My 2nd & apparantly last list is on my blog at anastaciaknits.blogspot.com
Ok, so I'm intrigued and will have to spend some time with your archives.
Thanks for stopping by my TT. I will be back to visit your site.
Thanks for stopping by my TT. I will be back to visit your site.
A very appropriate TT... I just found TT a few weeks ago, and poof, it's gone. Mine's up too, but not farewell-themed, I didn't find that out until I went to post it.
I have enjoyed my visits with you on Thursdays. Thank you!
I will miss TT'ing!
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Raggedy
I will miss TT'ing!
*^_^
(=':'=)
(")_ (")Š
Raggedy
I agree with you wholeheartedly... :-(
But I'll still visit your blog of course!
My TT shows 13 pictures of me.
But I'll still visit your blog of course!
My TT shows 13 pictures of me.
Yeah, this will make quite a hit on our rating. I'm also pretty bummed... there are definitely folks I enjoy visiting each week and I just use the TT to remind me to visit them.
We'll just have to find something else equally tasteful and meaningful... that we can participate in and keep the spirit of community alive. Take that frown, turn it upside down!
We'll just have to find something else equally tasteful and meaningful... that we can participate in and keep the spirit of community alive. Take that frown, turn it upside down!
I'll still visit! There's more to this blog than TT.
Why did it stop, though?
Why did it stop, though?
# posted by 
: February 21, 2007 8:10 PM
: February 21, 2007 8:10 PM
{{{hugs}}} Thank you so much for participating and making the TT special. I'm so glad to have met you - and you know I've got you in bloglines so I'll never be more than a click away!
I LOVED tt. I did the same thing, my week revolved entirely around it, I even thought in terms of lists all the time and had them stockpiled. I'm so upset I'm completely besides myself! I've met so many wonderful bloggers this way!!! I've loved reading about the band every Thursday, thanks for the great reading!!
Ooh, Claire! What lousy timing!
Well, there's room for you -- ALL of you -- here at West of Mars. I hope you'll take FULL advantage!
Well, there's room for you -- ALL of you -- here at West of Mars. I hope you'll take FULL advantage!
Oh dear but changes ARE good!
Yeah it was great to read all those new stuff about our characters in Trevor’s Song every week. I will miss that bit only until I continue reading about them from the printed paper...
I have numerous TTs about this lovely corner of the world which will never be part of my blog, not under TT at least (and therefore with not so many readers :()
But changes ARE good!
{{{hugs}}}
Yeah it was great to read all those new stuff about our characters in Trevor’s Song every week. I will miss that bit only until I continue reading about them from the printed paper...
I have numerous TTs about this lovely corner of the world which will never be part of my blog, not under TT at least (and therefore with not so many readers :()
But changes ARE good!
{{{hugs}}}
I am back again! I will indeed be posting pictures of hikes, i have posted the 2 of the 4 i have done this year. Just click on hiking in categories label on side bar.
By biker do you mean cycling or engine type?
By biker do you mean cycling or engine type?
Oh there is lots of cycle tracks! do you like mountain biking? if so then you would love some of these places. although it still amazes when i am struggling up a hill, and then i see a cycler jog pass me with a bike on their shoulder!
Blog conversation across continents!
Blog conversation across continents!
Of course I'll be by to check on all the gang West of Mars. I can't wait for the book. I'll miss coming here and reading your TT, but I'll be checking in on you.
Awwwwwwwwwwww DONT CRY! I promise I will keep coming by - I asked Leanne if we can still use the TT13 logos and TT13 headings if we keep writing - we shall see - I promise to keep on writing if you keep on stopping by
J
J
I don't care about blog ratings or any of that stuff...just love reading what people are writing. I hope someone takes up the cause...whatever that would involve!
It makes me sad, too. I've enjoyed the TT so much these last nine weeks. I was saying to myself "yes, yes" to your whole list, but I found number 4 especially funny and poignant.
And TT was also the only meme I participated in. My last TT is up -- thirteen random thoughts about today, quite a few of 'em having to do with the end of TT.
I hope to see all you great folks around the blogosphere!
And TT was also the only meme I participated in. My last TT is up -- thirteen random thoughts about today, quite a few of 'em having to do with the end of TT.
I hope to see all you great folks around the blogosphere!
# posted by : February 21, 2007 11:01 PM
: February 21, 2007 11:01 PM
I am so sad too. This week was only my 3rd list and I really liked it. It was fun getting to know different people.
Sniff Sniff.
Sniff Sniff.
With ever new end comes a new beginning...you don't have to stop visiting, you know. Maybe someone can start something for another day?
Although this was only week #3 for me, I'd started a Thursday Thirteen writing folder for future postings. So, you're preaching to the choir! My posting is about books this final week. Sigh!
# posted by : February 22, 2007 12:13 AM
: February 22, 2007 12:13 AM
Me too--I had no idea this was the last until I'd already posted this week. ARGH! I wouldn't have met you without TT!
I'm sad about the end too...
Thanks for visiting my list each week. And I'll try to check in with your blog - maybe I should add West of Mars to my links so I don't forget to check in.
Thanks for visiting my list each week. And I'll try to check in with your blog - maybe I should add West of Mars to my links so I don't forget to check in.
Goodbyes suck. Fortunately I salvaged some links from my last few T13s so I will be stopping in on you when I would normally be stressing over what to post.
Anyway I go out with a nice round number. My Thusday 13 #30 is up. It is ironically 13 Thursday Thirteen logos I made and used during the last 30 weeks. Stop by if you get a chance.
Anyway I go out with a nice round number. My Thusday 13 #30 is up. It is ironically 13 Thursday Thirteen logos I made and used during the last 30 weeks. Stop by if you get a chance.
You can still post the 13 lists that you have written and you can pick a day to visit everyone each week. It's not goodbye. It is see you next Thursday or sooner. :)
# posted by : February 22, 2007 12:45 AM
: February 22, 2007 12:45 AM
Goodbyes? OMG. Which rock have I been hiding coz I do not know anything about this one.
Where do I read about these changes?
Where do I read about these changes?
see this is why I hate tradition...when they stop you miss them...if you don't start you don't have to miss them....but yeah it is a great way to meet other bloggers....join the Saturday Photo scavenger hunt...that's lots of fun....
Happy Thursday
Happy Thursday
I hope that it doesn't go away. I contacted Leanne and I'm determined to rescue the thirteen if I can!
There's nothing to stop you doing it next week, just use the links list from previous weeks ;-)
# posted by : February 22, 2007 6:50 AM
: February 22, 2007 6:50 AM
I'm shocked! This is such a shame. I loved reading about Riverview like that.
You think there'd be trouble if Tuesday Twelve was set up? :p
You think there'd be trouble if Tuesday Twelve was set up? :p
# posted by : February 22, 2007 7:12 AM
: February 22, 2007 7:12 AM
That's the truth....my ratings will be in. the. toilet!!! Now I am depressed.
Thanks for your visits to my blog, you don't have to stop you know! I will be back to see you too!
Thanks for your visits to my blog, you don't have to stop you know! I will be back to see you too!
I'm going to pretend it's not the end and keep doing it anyway. :) Great list and I'll say see you later instead of goodbye. :)
I agree with you all the way down the list. I was really just getting started, but definitely enjoying myself.
*sniff~sniff* .... I'll cry with ya! It is sad. This was only my 3rd week of TT and I just love them!
# posted by : February 22, 2007 9:23 AM
: February 22, 2007 9:23 AM
I have bookmarked you, so I will still come and visit. Now we just have to work a little harder to stay in touch.
I know how you feel!
I know how you feel!
# posted by : February 22, 2007 9:34 AM
: February 22, 2007 9:34 AM
It is sad--TT was always a great excuse to go blog-hopping, and it was fun to come up with a weekly list.
[delete this one if the other one actually went through]
Oh, S, so sad. I totally didn't realize that TT was going away.
Oh, S, so sad. I totally didn't realize that TT was going away.
I feel the same way. I collect lines for 13 all through the week and I feel like it ties up loose ends and gets me over the bloggers mid-week with a shot of good comments. I'll probably still make the lists on my own.
# posted by : February 22, 2007 9:52 AM
: February 22, 2007 9:52 AM
Thursday thirteen was the only non-photo meme I did. . . and I had lists of lists to write. . . reality just has to rear the ugly side of its head occasionally.
I'd just gotten started with TT and it was the first thing to really bring traffic to my little blog.
I'm another one who's going to continue doing it. I LOVE Thursdays because of TT! But I was sad to hear this was the "official" end.
I'm going to miss it too. But at least you are on my blogroll. I'm so happy for the many people I've met. Guess it's back to Michele's Meet & Greet.
oh, me too. i'm going to miss TT in more ways than I can count. it kept me disciplined for 21 weeks. it introduced me to some excellent blogger, some smiles when i really needed them and lots and lots of talented writers. it broke me of my lurking habit. but only on Thursdays. alas. i will have to find new motivations to keep these infant habits.
i am sorry i waited so long to check out your site. i noticed you weeks ago as an interesting commentor on other sites. i will be back as your site is brimming with resourses for readers and writers which i am greedy for
my TT this week is 13 ways to support the troops. not a one is a bumper sticker, magnet or T-shirt. i might have tried to exit on a lighter note if i'd known this was the last TT. you might prefer last weeks 13 giggles.
i am sorry i waited so long to check out your site. i noticed you weeks ago as an interesting commentor on other sites. i will be back as your site is brimming with resourses for readers and writers which i am greedy for
my TT this week is 13 ways to support the troops. not a one is a bumper sticker, magnet or T-shirt. i might have tried to exit on a lighter note if i'd known this was the last TT. you might prefer last weeks 13 giggles.
I'm jealous. I struggle each week to come up with another T13, and you have a million already written.
No reason why you can't keep on posting them though.
T13 was the only meme I participated in as well.
No reason why you can't keep on posting them though.
T13 was the only meme I participated in as well.
This isn't the end, only the beginning.
You can stop by anytime doll!
I'll stop by and visit;)
You can stop by anytime doll!
I'll stop by and visit;)
# posted by : February 22, 2007 5:51 PM
: February 22, 2007 5:51 PM
TT is the only Meme I participate in as well, and it is so sad to see it go... but you don't need to stop. Especially if you have a million already ready! :)
Happy maybe not your last TT! (hopefully) :)
Happy maybe not your last TT! (hopefully) :)
I don't even have a blog rating (whatever that is), and I've only participated in this TT for the second time, but I was really looking forward to doing this every Thursday! Gaaarrrrgh! I hope someone picks it up. Oh, nice list of thirteen. I understand what you are saying.
I don't see why we can't continue the tradition. If the phrase Thursday Thirteen is trademarked, then we could call it Thirteen on Thursday. Why not?
It's such a great way to find new blogs!
It's such a great way to find new blogs!
Susan-Thanks for the visit this morning. To reply to your comment about living in a rural area, I would not have bought a house here if it wasn't in a good school district, but it is. Of course, it's a 20 minute drive to get there, but it's a good district.
Blog ranking will go down (Check)
Missing weekly visits to your blog and others' (Check)
Missing the TT fun (Check)
And yes TT is how we met Susan but TT or not I hope we stay friends for a long time :) Take care.
Missing weekly visits to your blog and others' (Check)
Missing the TT fun (Check)
And yes TT is how we met Susan but TT or not I hope we stay friends for a long time :) Take care.
Maybe you should take up a "Save our TT" collection and have everyone send money so you can buy it from her. :)
I just posted my FIRST Thursday Thirteen - so do you feel worse for you or me?
I am hoping that someone picks it up and that I can learn how to get my "technorati ratings" up! Right now - I got nothin!
I am hoping that someone picks it up and that I can learn how to get my "technorati ratings" up! Right now - I got nothin!
It's been recently discovered that TT is made like the Phoenix. So we'll see you next week as TT is under new management! Let the party begin! :)
# posted by : February 24, 2007 5:27 PM
: February 24, 2007 5:27 PM
I hate goodbyes too. That is what my life is about right now. We are packing and leaving the country of Romania and heading back to the states. I was glad to read TT is continuing!!!
I've been doing TT since some time in 2005- though usually with only a few visitors.
Presumably if Mr Linky still works and Technorati has a tag for it, then the show can continue?
Presumably if Mr Linky still works and Technorati has a tag for it, then the show can continue?
Yay!! Thursday Thirteen has changed hands and will continue without an interruption!!
HUGE thanks to the woman who took it over. I can't wait to see what goodies are in store for us now -- and let it be known that if I can help toward the betterment of my favorite meme, I'm there.
HUGE thanks to the woman who took it over. I can't wait to see what goodies are in store for us now -- and let it be known that if I can help toward the betterment of my favorite meme, I'm there.
I love the Thursday Thirteen as well. In fact, I fully intend to keep doing it as it's therapeutic, entertaining, an easy post, and is an opportunity to share info and insite and laughs with a semblence of organization. So, I will continue doing this every Thursday on my blog. :) You're welcome to visit. I always love connecting with other writers.
Michele sent me, and I'm so glad she did. ;)
~S
Michele sent me, and I'm so glad she did. ;)
~S
I was upset about losing my Technorati links, too. I hope the new owners keep this going strong.
# posted by : February 25, 2007 5:05 PM
: February 25, 2007 5:05 PM
Don't we all hate goodbye??
You can post your list, I will probably do the same!! Cuz I have like 8 ideas started as a rough draft!!
We cans still play leap frog!!
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You can post your list, I will probably do the same!! Cuz I have like 8 ideas started as a rough draft!!
We cans still play leap frog!!
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