Blog Hunting

In an alternate ego, I do a little dropping on Entrecards. No, that’s not what I wanted to talk about but I do run into a number of good blogs that are talking about contests, at least from time to time. This blog is loaded with contests! Do you like contests as much as I do? Well, then it’s time for you to get on over to “A.B.C.-About Blog ContestsA” and check out what they have to offer. I do believe that you can find at least one to interest you.

For Entrecard users, the first contest will be certainly interesting for you. They have a $50 first prize that also includes 10,000 Entrecard credits. Now, that’s a pretty good deal. This contest ends on July 10th. But don’t go away. They have so many more contests to try for that I cannot possibly list them all here. There is another contest that goes on once a month if I have read that right. The winner receives $100. All you have to do to sign up is to subscribe to his feeds.

I do like this blog. It’s a lot of information on blog contests from various places. Why not give it a shot? I know you have a chance to win.

Sometimes, I just have to look for unusual names on blogs. It’s something I love to do because there are some really strange names out there. One such is Blog Doofus. When I went there I really did not know what to expect, do you? But it is actually an informational blog concerning how to write blogs and what to look for. For instance, the very first post has to do with finding out what your readers want to read. That seems to be pretty important. That’s certainly what I’m looking for on mine.

One of the posts has to do with how much advertising is too much. I have an opinion on that myself. If you cannot see the posts, it’s too much. There are blogs out there that certainly have too much but not this one. While there are ads there, this blog is very readable and reader friendly. Going on down the list of posts, one that really caught my eye is the one with the title “First thoughts on Wordpress 2.5“. Heck, I want to know about that since I use Wordpress. But the big banner that says he hates it is like a little clue. I sure hope from that that we do not have to change over to that particular version any time soon.

This is a good informational blog and well worth the time taken to see what information is available. See ya at Blog Doofus!

This blog is interesting in that it’s name says Peculiar Blog. That gets my attention, doesn’t it you? When I read the first post up, I find myself feeling bad for the person because I know what it’s like to have a dead monitor and no way to get back online. You end up with monitor withdrawal problems like I did. Not good. In the meanwhile, this is a really good informational blog.

Like I said, the first post up is called “Dead Monitor Cramps Computing Style!“. Don’t you feel sorry for the guy? Hey, I do. It’s my husband and I know what he’s like if he doesn’t get his computer fix each day. LOL!

But the truth is that he does have a really good blog for information. Check out some of the things going on, like a post about the VA using returning vets like lab rats. That one is tough because it’s our country doing this to them. Then there is this other post. Do NOT ask me what it’s about. I have no earthly idea. Here’s the name of it. “Ransomware With 1024-bit Encryption key Blackmails Victims” You go figure it out.

There are blogs that draw my attention almost instantly. This particular blog is one of them. I love the pictures. They are so doggone funny. Get it, doggone??? Ahem. Well, thing is that they seem to be some of the funniest pics of doggies and kitty cats that I have seen in quite a while and it never stops. This blog loves the pets!

Cute: Little kitties, little puppies, some forms of tiny amoeba. Snuzzy, where cute and fuzzy collide” has two out of three. Not bad, huh? From a cat who is “helping” to grow magic rocks to some birds trying to steal a squirrel’s lunch to a video of a guy mistreating his dog only to find out that the dog had won the
lottery! It’s in Spanish but I will bet you can figure it out. Then there’s the dog trying to fish but gets a fishy kiss instead. These are great pictures!! Everyone needs to visit that blog!

What drew me to the blog in the first place was a stumble I got from my sis in Texas who loves cat and dog pictures. This particular post is simply hilarious, called “When The Cat Is Away, The Mice Will Play“. And now you know when to throw away that toothbrush or what happened in the toilet that no one would confess to? These are so funny. Hold your sides, they might hurt!

I do love that running across the top on that blog. The blog is called “It’s okay to be weird!!”. I love that too because I have considered myself weird for many years. I knew it was okay but some people do not know that. It took me years to think that though. Oh, how nice it would have been to see someone say that then.

The post that I was really drawn to was the “Clean Joke of the Day” which is genuinely clean. That counts for so much these days since most jokes are anything but clean. The first post on the blog today has a visit to a Safari in Texas. The pictures of the animals are great. Most of them are animals I have never even heard of so that was pretty exciting to see.

Now there is one post that is too funny to describe but if you were a fan of Dragnet many years ago or the Johnny Carson show, this is going to hit your funny bone!! You will not be able to sit with a straight face once you see this. LOL!! The post is called The Copper Clapper Caper. Don’t fall off the chair laughing now.

Wandering around the net, I noticed this blog with the best title. I love that title. It sounded like a kid at first but it is most definitely not a kid. This author shows her humor and that she knows a bit about other things online too. The Crayon Writer is a really nice blog that has a lot of information on it. How about webhosting? We had to do a lot of research to find the one place to use for webhosting ourselves. She tells you about a new one.

But I have to say that I was really drawn to this one blog post called Signs you’re addicted to the Internet because I have thought that myself. So, I had to read it. I think the worst part is that I agreed with so many of those signs. ACK!! Oh my goodness, I am addicted to the internet!!! Wait, maybe not. I don’t have to be without the net. My connection is safe! And of course, I do not try to borrow my neighbor’s connection. They don’t have one. How on earth do they manage that??? Anyway, this blog is great and I advise you to check it out right away. Don’t forget! Crayon Writer.

I noticed that this blog has not been updated for a bit but I still wanted to mention her site because of all the great stuff on it. Have you ever heard of Dump Cake? I did when my sister ran across it some years ago. I thought it sounded sort of nasty at the time. I mean think about it. A dump cake? But I tried it and it is absolutely delicious. I cannot tell you how many calories you can pile on with this amazing item. (I would have put an evil grin there but I simply cannot find the icon!) The great thing about this recipe is that she gives you pictures of what’s in it and how to do it. I love that. Sometimes, it’s much better to see what’s going on than to read it and try to figure out what they mean.

That particular recipe and so many more are on a blog called Jenn Cooks. I truly love some of the things she has put up on there. She had been running a contest for the Pampered Chef. I am really sorry I missed that. She also found what I believe to be a wonderful snack item, Strawberry Milkshake Creme Oreos!! And peanut butter and pickle sandwiches!! The variety is there. You can find so many good things if you will go visit her blog. Go on now. Go see for yourself!!

I have to admit that I had this particular blog bookmarked long before I was writing this blog. Some of the pictures are so awesome that I had to go back and see them again. Now do not blink. The name of the blog is “-Flickzzz-” and I am pretty sure that they have some of the best pictures I have seen in quite a while.

Of course, I do have a favorite page from that blog too. And I am reaching waaaay back in the blog to November 23rd, 2007, to get to a page that is all about taking a snooze, cat style. I loved those pics so much. They needed to rerun right here. But you can see fantastic pictures of setting suns, a stuck kitty, a beach littered with waste (not as pleasant but certainly life), a beautiful beach, legos and soldiers, a picture of a bride and groom in China as the earthquake hit and much more. It is a great blog. Go check it out for yourself.

In my other life (blog) when I am not sitting on a lily pad and making strange noises, I love to read movie reviews, especially if I plan on seeing it someday. Of course, it isn’t hard to find a movie review but the idea is to find one that makes sense and isn’t always glowing but can be trusted. That’s sometimes hard to find but I do believe that I did see one tonight.

At Movie Reviews by FAQs, the first review I saw was for the new Indiana Jones movie. We are so wanting to see that one!! After all, we do have the others and I think they waited long enough to do the thing. I do have to say that the reviewer is less than impressed with the action of the movie and the actors. I do happen to be a fan of Harrison Ford and it does not please me to see that this reviewer states that the acting is (and I quote) “Same as it ever was. Only now with a cane and bifocals.” That was good for a laugh no matter what you think of the movie.

The blog is quite good. I wasn’t as pleased with the review but I have a feeling that this particular movie might just not be up to the usual standards, unless of course, the reviewer doesn’t like Indiana Jones movies in the first place.

For a long while now, I have been interested in scrapbooking. I have seen a number of really good scrapbook memories. At some point, I will get into this wonderful way of preserving the memories of days gone by. The only thing that holds me back right now is that I do not have the time nor do I have the supplies but some day soon I will.

Now people are doing the same thing by scrapbooking online. It’s very interesting to see because of the impact on a person who reads the stories. A scrapbooking blog that I recently visited is giving a Memorial Day tribute to our soldiers currently in uniform and those from the past who will not be forgotten. Memorial Day quotes gives us many quotes to give tribute to the fallen and those serving today.

I was most impressed with Scramories blog where you can find a new contest, wonderful pictures and memories from their family but also a tribute to Mother’s Day and Moms everywhere. She uses Stumble quite effectively and gave us a look at the zoo. I recommend this blog highly and hope you like it as much as I do.