About Blogging:
When I'm actively blogging, I try to visit everyone as I see new posts arrive. It is a daunting task to catch up after being sick or missing a few days. It usually takes about 2 or 3 days to get to everyone because I try to comment on whatever I can. If you haven't seen me for a while, I may have lost your information in the shuffle, just send me a gentle reminder. It's nothing personal
If you have RSS feeds disabled it's really hard for me to see your blog. You might want to check your blog administration settings to make sure.
I appreciate all the new visitors, but I can't visit some of you because the name you post under isn't linked to anything. If you want me to visit and add you to my blog roll, send me an email bohab@hotmail.com.
I'll also take this opportunity to say hi to all you lurkers out there.
The last of 2007's peeves and musings.
On all these cooking shows, world renowned chefs can't even pronounce "Jalapeno" It's NOT 'HAL-A-PEENO". It's "HAL-AH-PEN-YO"
To the young girl at the pharmacy counter: Please don't comment on the medicines I am purchasing, I really don't care that You would rather 'kill yourself" than have to take all those pills. If you can't keep your stupid opinions to yourself you shouldn't be interacting with customers.
I've had some people gripe about me getting 30 comments on a boring shitty post and them not get any comments on their stellar epic post. Then when I tried pay them a visit, there was no link at all. I don't have any ego regarding the unexpected success of this blog so instead of getting uppity just ask me to link you. I'll be happy to send some traffic your way.
To the guy working the cash register who had to call a manager for a price check because he didn't know "4 for a dollar" translated to 25 cents each....uh what fucking planet are you from?
Lose Pronounced "Looze" means to misplace.... Loose " Rhymes with goose" means not tight. It's not that difficult a concept.
Tylenol or Acetaminophen is found in almost all cold medicines and pain relievers It's very bad for the liver (especially if taken in combination with alcohol) and an accidental overdose can be deadly. Especially with children. Try ibuprofen instead.
What is it with these people that go out in public in their pajama bottoms, fuzzy slippers and hair all sticking up? Has our society declined so much that people no longer even bother getting dressed?
And what the fuck is this begging for money on blog posts? I'm seeing it more and more. "Hi I ate pudding today and then took a big dump signed: blogman: Send me 2 dollars with paypal if you liked this post " I find myself not wanting to visit these blogs. Maybe if they had a sick kid or were having problems paying for bandwidth I could understand. But just sending someone money for no particular reason doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Am I just being a selfish asshole?
Oh well that's enough bitching for this year. I can start fresh tomorrow
Happy New Year to all my friends!
... and be safe!
45 Comments:
Money for a blog post. Yeah, that would be nice. I dont even try. Money for a novel, well, that's another thing. Happy New Year. I am thinking of deleting and going on to other things but it is posts like these that make me want to keep at it.
thankyou for visiting my blog and giving me a advice
Yeah, what's up with that, man? You get traffice because you make the rounds. He/She who visits gets visited.
Have a Happy New Year! Party on!!!Hope you have good health and happiness in '08.
Hammer... Thanks so much for a year of posts that have made my day, made me laugh, and made me think.
If you've enjoyed this honest comment, please forward 50 cents and a bottle of cheap wine to my paypal account :)
PJs in public? I thought that was strictly a college phenomenon.
And with regards to the cashier, the "lose/loose" mispellings, and the girl at the pharmacy counter: Does anyone else get the feeling that we're actors in someone else's comedy? (With everything going on today, I vote either "Idiotocracy" or "Demolition Man.")
- ISU Tinkerer
Thank You!! One last laugh at the expense of 2007.
What is it with these people that go out in public in their pajama bottoms, fuzzy slippers and hair all sticking up?
I had to have a little discussion with my step-daughter regarding this very topic. I don't care if she is 13, she still needs to get dressed when leaving the house.
Love the cartoon (so true). Nice post too.
Happy New Year.
~Oswegan
You're right on the money with your gripes!
Peace and
Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours!
The pizza place where I used to work had a cashier girl who always said "halapeenos." One day when she asked a customer if he wanted them on his pizza, he didn't understand what she was saying. I happened to be up front at the time so I asked him, and pronounced it correctly. Then I said, "She can't help it. She's from Wisconsin." And we both laughed at her. Ah, the good old days.
Also I was going to say this comment should be worth at least a quarter, but epijunky beat me to that joke.
Hey there Was no mention of Pudding on my blog today. Just me and my ability to slip and fall on my ass.....and I did not even ask for a paypall tap.
Happy New Year Hammer. I'm going to spend tonight walking around the public square in my robe. Cheers!!
Ah, nothing like a classic Hammer post to end the year.
I wish you and your family all the best!
Happy New Year!
Ok I am the person in the pj bottoms. I love them and wear them everywhere. Yeah I'm sad like that.
Thanks for always telling it like it is. I can tell you why you get lots of traffic. You are who you are, with no apologies, and we love that about you! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year 2008, Hammer !
You were one of my first commenters when I started blogging again last year... Thank you :)
Happy New Year, Hammer!
I wondered about people in pajama bottoms too. That would be me if it weren't for Zoloft.
If that girl at the pharmacy comments again, tell the manager. Then if nothing changes, I'd take my business elsewhere. Bitch.
Hammer,
I certainly have enjoyed your posts and it was a true pleasure to meet you in person in K'ville.
Hope to see you again in 2008.
Happy New Year, Man!
Happy New Year, Hammer!
Looking forward to your wit and wisdom in 2008.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hammer. I'm wearing pyjamas but it is 3am and I'm at home. LOL
HAPPY NEW YEAR THIS AND ALL YEARS TO COME!
i, too, do not understand how people wear pajama clothing to the store - it is so unsightly!
*:]
You hammered it with the begging for money blogs- hate em and they usually get deleted off the endless daily blog reading list.
And in the past 2 months, I have never made it past the 1st 10 blogs on my endless daily blog reading list.
(Geesh, GOC is only being visited now once every 2 weeks)
Happy New Year!
The pj's in public thing is very common here. They sell pj bottoms for that purpose now....it's usually the younger girls however today, I had a lady come in first thing and confess she was still in her pjs because she wanted to tan before showering etc to get ready for tonight. She only did it because it's being done now but was uncomfortable.
I don't send money to anyone for anything. I'm a bitch.
I took a couple Spanish courses years ago and learned the correct pronunciation of jalapeno...and I use it but feel like a retard because the whole world here says it wrong - still, I can't knowingly mispronounce it. I just figure it's now an anglicized word and that IS the correct English pronunciation. I'm sure there are others.
As for your "success" with the blog - you are so good at commenting on others blogs - you say good things too - plus you acknowledge the comments made as much as possible - (this must be getting hard with so many) it's no wonder people come to read yours and feel inclined to comment...you make us feel good. It is a lot of work though and not everyone has the time or inclination to put themselves out there.
I can't believe people were actually pissy about you getting lots of comments. What is that about?!
Anyway, happy new year. I just spied some of those old family pictures below and I have to say they are absolutely awesome!
And don't you just hate people that push their books on their blogs!
That's why I have only taken Ibuprophen for years.
I'm guilty of putting on sweats and driving my son to school with slippers on. But only when I am so so so sick. Nobody else will do it for me, so that's the best I can do without dying. lol
I do brush my hair though
Have a Happy New Year Hammer!!!!!
You're not the first one who's had the comment thing about a throwaway post. But then, the ones commenting didn't have jealous commenters complaining about it- they just mentioned how odd it was that they got more on a quick thing than the one they slaved over.
The cashier guy was probably a proud graduate of a government run public school. Go big gov!
Same ting with loose and lose.
If I keep seeing blegs in a main post, I usually end up not going there any more.
I've taken blogs off that got into that "post-for-money" thing. every other post was contrived to work in the ad of the moment. Those blogs went away fast.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Happy New Year :)
Happy New Year! I'm new to your blog, just found you a couple of weeks ago... I enjoy your writing very much. Thanks for keeping it real!
I think I'm guilty of all the above... except asking for money on my blog.
But the year isn't quite over yet...........
Happy new year Hammer - good to see you're still carrying the torch. I'll be back.
Happy New Year to you and your family. I have enjoyed reading you for the past year and look forward to another.
My peeve?? when someone has a question to "axe" me... sheeesh! Bitch away baby... thats why we wubba you! Have a safe and peaceful new year!
"Axe" me is a pet peeve of mine too.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to offer your condolences and giving me the encouragement that I needed at this time. I hope you have a Happy New Year! :-)
Your blogs success is due to your genuine character. Some people thrive on their popularity, but you obviously do it because you have something to say to anyone willing to listen. Keep up the good work man...you nailed the whole concept of blogging.
Stupid people who don't think it is important to bother knowing the difference between lose and loose, or know how to pronounce words they think they have any business using are scary because obviously others who do the same are excused by them. They'd vote for someone who couldn't pronounce or spell simple words. It's no wonder we are so screwed. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Your blog was one of my favorite finds this past year. I love your candor and curiosity, and how wonderfully you write.
Re: “I’ve had some people gripe about me getting 30 comments on a boring shitty post and them not get any comments on their stellar epic post.”
I, for one, look forward to reading many more of your “boring shitty” posts, and contributing to the 30 or more well-deserved comments.
Have a healthy, and a happy New Year, Hammer. Hopefully, when we meet again, we can spend more time together and laugh at the Cretinous Boobs of the Universe.
As it turns out, I have a sick kid who's having a problem paying for his internet connection.
I gave him some Tylenol, but it seems to be making him worse. It said to give him two every 4-6 hours, but I've never been very good with word problems so I just added all the numbers up and gave him the thirteen.
If you would be so kind as to send four dollars (since he qualifies for both of your programs) I promise I'll try not to loose it.
The girl at the pharmacy counter told me this would help clear up his HOLLOW-PENIS condition.
Thank you in advance and I'll send you a link to my site as soon as I find it, For some reason it seems to be missing.
I'm sitting here nodding my head at so many of these.
Jalapeno - I yell at the chefs on FoodNetwork that mispronounce the names of common foods all the time.
There's an ad in the paper here from a professional weight loss clinic that says "Loose Weight". *shaking head*
Interesting items!
I love your bitching post, and I agree wholeheartedly. Specially about the shitty cashier who makes unasked-for comments on your meds. STFU, already! Also, people comment on your blog because they find it interesting, and how dare some arrogant cuss criticize you for having an engaged readership? Keep doing what you're doing- you totally rock.
Thanks for the Jalapen-YO education. I had no idea.
Congrats on the success of your blog...you've earned it because you're a GOOD READ. Simple.
LMAO @ Jeff B...mainly 'cuz I was gonna use that one. ;P
Happy New Year!
And what the fuck is this begging for money on blog posts?
It's the 21st century version of the American dream, to not do squat, and people throw money at you.
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My pain meds for my back have acetaminophen in them. That more than the fear of becoming addicted to the narcotics in there has me being very careful with the dosage. Plus I have my doctor do a complete blood workup every six months to watch my liver. Apparently I have the liver of a bull buffalo. Thank God.
I had heard about ASA affecting liver functions from my doctor....but didn't know tylenol can do the same...
thanks for the info and Happy New Year!!
The lose/loose thing bugs me too!
I think some people are just too lazy to get dressed!!
Why the hell would we want to pay people for blogging????? It's not about that is it? Maybe blogging isn't really their thing?
It's all good dude. I figure if the four or five folks I really admire check me out now and then I'm happy.
lol...I checked into the Holiday Inn while on vacation in my PJ's. Staying at the daugher's house, she had a bunch of people over who brought screaming kids, couldn't sleep, went to hotel. She was confused that we had the grandkids at the house for a month but couldn't handle a bunch of kids for the night, I pointed out that kid's bedtime at the Refuge is 8PM, no exceptions.
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