Hello. Are you there? (Part Two)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Al

Hi again. I posted this following blog a few days ago after moving my site:

Hello. Are you there?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Al

I’m baaack!

Just an follow-up post to find out if you all enjoyed the journey to my new site. If you’ll post a quick comment I will know that the trip was successful and you arrived on schedule.

If you experienced any nausea, I apologize for the bumpy ride. I’ve never driven one of these before. Any problems with scratches, bumps or bruises should be directed to my complaint department link at: youknewthetripwasdangerouswhenyousignedup.com.

Thanks.

Your pal, Al

Apparently I had a lot more work to do since many of you did not get it. In addition, if you did, you couldn’t comment without signing in with name and email. Also, you weren’t able to “like.” I believe I have corrected those errors. (Thanks Margy at https://gogreygirl.wordpress.com for pointing this out.) I urge all of you to comment if you find anything about this new setup problematic or infuriating. I am slowly learning the in and outs of self-hosting and promise you I will tweak when I need to (no, not that kind of tweaking, you perverts.) Actually, I’m kinda having fun learning this as well as more about WordPress.

Another reminder; I go in early Tuesday morning (17th) for hip replacement surgery. I don’t know how long it will be before I am lucid and strong enough to post, but I hope not too long. I have some blog ideas and am anxious to work on them.

And again, thanks for your patience.

36 thoughts on “Hello. Are you there? (Part Two)”

Janet on July 22, 2018 at 8:17 pm said:

Al,

I just got back from a trip to Oregon with my brother which explains the delayed response. There will be a blog story by the end of the month! Looking forward to checking out your new site! Hang in there with the recovery–as you remember, I had my surgery in January and things improved quickly. I was a hiking everywhere while in Oregon! You will do great! Just make sure you take plenty of short naps!!

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- Al on July 22, 2018 at 11:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for checking in, Janet. Envy you your trip to Oregon. We’ve done that and it is spectacular. Especially the Hood River and Mt Hood, don’t you think? he he.
  
  I’m making progress after the surgery (finished up my 5th day). And don’t you worry for a single moment, I’m on those naps like white on bread!!
  
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thechickengrandma on July 20, 2018 at 7:19 pm said:

Let me see if I can remember how to sign in LOL (Faye from the Chicken Grandma)

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- Al on July 21, 2018 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  You did great, Faye. I think it is easier for “blog buddies” (people who are on
  WordPress together and not just subscribed by email.
  
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Peter Wells on July 19, 2018 at 1:35 pm said:

I think moving your site is very brave. I have thought of doing it, but I’m pretty sure, in my case, that it would end in chaos and lasting silence so I dare not try it. I am now going to enter my name!!

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- Al on July 20, 2018 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Hi Peter. I’m back home from hip surgery and saw your comment. Surgery went well…..now the tough part….therapy! I’m still pretty tired but gaining a bit of strength every day. Don’t you just know there is a blog on the horizon about all this.
  
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Margy on July 16, 2018 at 10:23 pm said:

Last test – My name, email (though perhaps that is not needed) and my website – that should work. While this is all very logical, it was something that is done automatically when WordPress.com bloggers comment on WordPress.com blogs.

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- Al on July 17, 2018 at 12:16 am said:
  
  Is there a place for you to check remember me? This sounds too onerous. When I get feeling better from surgery I will research this, I am sure there is a solution, I just have to find it. Thanks for all your help!! Don’t want to lose my Margy!
  
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Margy on July 16, 2018 at 10:16 pm said:

Third test – My name and my email address. Will that link to my Gravatar?

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Bernice on July 16, 2018 at 10:15 pm said:

I’m here

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- Al on July 17, 2018 at 12:17 am said:
  
  Great! I was worried you wouldn’t come. You’ve ridden with me before.
  
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Margy on July 16, 2018 at 10:14 pm said:

Okay, here is another test. In my previous comment, I was ‘Anonymous’ because I didn’t fill in my name. Let’s see what happens if I fill in my name but not my email.

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Anonymous on July 16, 2018 at 10:11 pm said:

I’ve read your stories about what you’ve been through in life, Al. Hip Surgery – piece of cake for a person like you!
Now, on to the important stuff – will your reply to this comment appear in MY comment feed?!

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- Al on July 17, 2018 at 12:12 am said:
  
  Not really sure, anonymous. You may have to visit again to see it unless you are a fellow WordPress user. In that case you should see it. If you subscribe by email only, unless you fill in your name and email you may have to check back.
  
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Lynn on July 16, 2018 at 2:19 pm said:

I am able to comment Al but I did have to fill in my name, email & website. Not sure if that was what you were aiming for but perhaps it is because I am visiting the site for the 1st time?

Best of luck with your hip replacement. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  Hi Lynn. Just to clarify, those blanks appear, but you do not have to fill them out. Since we are WordPress followers of each other, your comment will show that it is from you. For people only following me by email (non-wordpress users) if they don’t fill that out, their comment will appear as made by “anonymous.”
  
  Thanks for sticking with me through this and thanks also for the best wishes. I’m a little nervous but so tired of hobbling around in pain half the time.
  
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Anonymous on July 16, 2018 at 11:52 am said:

Carol Ann, is that you? Are you they-uh? OOPS, wrong channel. It’s early.

Good morning, Al! There you are.

I think you should do a live stream from the hospital. We could be right there watching over you from prep to recovery room. We’d promise, of course, not to publish any embarrassing shots over the WORLD WIDE WEB.

Seriously, hope your surgery goes perfectly tomorrow. Prayers going up!

Vickie

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 1:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Vickie. That’s funny.
  
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Jane Sturgeon on July 16, 2018 at 9:18 am said:

I’m here, so that must mean I’ve made the journey. Not sure what you are doing by ‘self hosting’, but applaud your courage in tackling anything technology based. I am wrapping you in love for the 17th and beyond…Love you, my Bro ❤ xXx

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 11:56 am said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. I always have fun learning something new on this computer. Also, it keeps my mind off my aches and pains!
  
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Arlene Swihart on July 16, 2018 at 2:55 am said:

Hi Al,
In spite of the terrifying speed the trip has been enjoyable. I am praying all goes well with your hip replacement on Tuesday!
Arlene

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 11:55 am said:
  
  Thank you, Arlene. Glad you enjoyed the trip. Talk to you again when I’m more “hip”.
  
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Anonymous on July 16, 2018 at 12:52 am said:

I got this today. Does this mean I’m ok?

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 11:53 am said:
  
  Yes. Welcome back aboard.
  
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Marcia Robison on July 15, 2018 at 10:43 pm said:

Be thinking of you all day Tuesday, and especially beyond when the drugs wear off. Be glad when you will be all mended and together with our mates we can literally go skipping down the lane at Lawson Bay…XX

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 11:52 am said:
  
  Best to you as well for today’s operation. What a shame we couldn’t get adjoining rooms! Looking forward to our next outing on good hips and knees.
  
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Mary Hone on July 15, 2018 at 9:55 pm said:

Hellloooooo. Glad you got moved ok.

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 1:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Mary. It was nerve-wracking there for a while. I was worried I might lose all my blog buddies.
  
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Anonymous on July 15, 2018 at 9:40 pm said:

Looking forward to you being much more hip after Tuesday’s surgery. Your loving wife and soon to be nurse, Patty

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- Al on July 16, 2018 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Couldn’t ask for a better “coach” as they like to refer to it! Love you.
  
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Marc Zemlick on July 15, 2018 at 8:29 pm said:

I Can See Clearly Now https://g.co/kgs/M3BEKG

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- Al on July 15, 2018 at 8:35 pm said:
  
  You have seen all obstacles in your way….
  
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Linda Higgins on July 15, 2018 at 8:21 pm said:

Hope all goes well with your surgery. As they say, aging is not for wimps.
Praying for a smooth and quick recovery,
Linda

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- Al on July 15, 2018 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Linda. How ironic, my doctor just said the same thing to me. Ha ha.
  
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Karen Szelest on July 15, 2018 at 8:00 pm said:

Al – I will be praying for you. It is a big deal; hip replacement. I hope you mend well. Perhaps with all the new technology re same, it won’t be too long before you are “A” okay. Hugs, Karen

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- Al on July 15, 2018 at 8:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Karen. I’m a bit nervous I admit, but walking normally again is worth it to me.
  
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