Use Me and Abuse Me Day – Dance Bomber Edition

Colorado received several inches of rain in the first days of July. Fire restrictions were lifted and it’s greening up!

Hello to all of you Wild Riders out there! It’s another Use Me and Abuse Me Day! Here is your chance to join the virtual party, meet new writers and learn some dance moves.

Choose a link from your blog and paste it in my comment section. Go ahead and sell it whether it’s a post, a video or a book. That’s when the party starts.  Click on a few links and tell them Susie sent you and they should click back. Feel free to have a conversation right here on my blog too. Virtual champagne toasts will ensue and friendships will be made. I hope you will subscribe to some new blogs and get a few new subscribers too!

All I ask is that you consider subscribing to my blog.

Just remember your manners. No one goes to a party and fills a doggy bag and leaves. Make sure you check out a few new bloggers by clicking on their links and saying hello!

The party wouldn’t be complete without some dancing. Roxy and I had fun making this video for you! It’s pretty short and includes an instructional video on how to become a Dance Bomber. I got the idea the night after our hike in Breckenridge. We were passing by a wedding reception…..Well, you’ll see.

So get ready to mingle, chat up your new friends, and hey, maybe you will get lucky and go home with some new subscribers!

Be sure to get off your chair at some point ….. and DANCE!

Photo of Breckenridge Ski Resort by Susie Lindau

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  1. First of all, Dance Bombing is awesome! You must continue this theme all over the state. Juliet and I will join you 🙂

    My post today has not a single comment and it was really the beginning the Mike series of fiction that is continuing in Italy 🙂

    A bit long but it has some catchy riffs for prose bombing!
    http://theblissfuladventurer.com/the-places-you-will-go/

    I am going to dive hard into your audience today as soon as I get back from lunch 🙂

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    1. So glad you came Michael. How is it going out in .org land? We miss you here at .com… 🙂
      I just made up “dance bombing” this weekend when Danny and I were walking by that party last weekend! I had to stop and dance! I think Roxy was glad to miss out…
      I stopped by one of your posts today right after I got the email alert. I think there is a delay in alert time.
      Ha. I just got the alert about your new post and 2:03!
      Grab a glass of champagne and have fun Michael!

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      1. Susie,
        My posts are now alerted each day between 9 and 11 CO time so if I write a post after 11am it is not delivered till the next day. I am working on this with WP (who have become my best friends and worst enemies) I have honestly not been around much in org or com land lately and am hopefully getting back in the groove just like you and Danny at an uninvited party 🙂 OK, I need to meet some of your peeps here today. Cheers Susie!

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  2. I’m stuck on an airplane right now. It’s been an hour. So I can’t easily provide a direct link, but I’d love it if people would check out either today’s post about a trip back to my old summer camp as an adult. Or if they don’t like that one,

    I also wanted to ask people to scroll back and write a quick note to my son who is away for a month at the same summer camp that I went to! I’ll print them out and bring them on Visitor’s Day this Sunday! My blog is Teachers & Twits. Folks can find me at http://rasjacobson.com

    Thanks!

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  3. It’s party time already?

    I like your parties Susie, you meet people you would never otherwise see…. so good job!

    Today, I would like to share something serious. Due to the recession, there are thousands of bankers who haven’t gotten a bonus. Many of them are depressed, and have been forced to eat at KFC like the rest of us. I’m starting a charity fund for these poor helpless bankers.
    Donations welcome at:
    http://shantnutiwari.com/the-greedy-bankers-charity-fund/

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  4. Thanks for the invitation, Susie. I usually avoid parties, but this one looked like fun.

    I inadvertently sent this link yesterday, but here it is again. This was the first post in which I began to demonstrate what an idiot I am. People seemed to like it and, realizing how endless the supply of material would be, I’ve mostly stuck to that theme ever since.

    http://mostlybrightideas.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/why-we-dont-have-a-digital-video-camera/

    Can’t wait to mingle and check out some other blogs.

    Great dance video. No, really.

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    1. Thanks for coming! It’s a rager. Here’s a glass of champagne to sip. It looks like you have already met some of my guests!
      Glad you enjoyed my video. I am hoping that Dance Bombing becomes the next big thing!

      Your post about video cameras is hysterical! Boy did that bring back some memories. Hahaha!
      Have fun!

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  5. Oh, to be an extrovert. Unfortunately I have seen a video of me dancing (I was buzzed) and it makes me cringe. After all those years I though I had rythym. Your video should be a masterclass on Dance Bombing.

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    1. Thanks Tom! I just coined the term so I guess for right now, I am the master! Hahaha!! I truly embrace my dorkiness on the dance floor!
      Go and grab a link to one of your posts so the guests can come to your blog and say hello!

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    1. So great that you came by! I hope you’ll have a glass of virtual champagne and mingle with some of my guests! Click on a few links and tell them Susie sent you!
      Congrats again on your publication!

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      1. His stories do rock. He’s got some great one-liners…the kind you wish you had said when you ran into the douche bag yourself. I’m trying to learn 🙂

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          1. After reading his stuff I tend to be a better hotel patron. Although I have yet to use a bellman, but if I ever do I’ll be on my best behavior…don’t want to wind up in a blog …ha ha

            Ooooh One liners … I actually posted something at the party one of my Guat stories that actually had a one-liner a good one for once… broke the tension…hope you can check it out 🙂 I think it’s still on Susie’s page 🙂

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                  2. I wish I could get my drink on with the Dance Bomber, we’d have a blast. But I’m in Southern Cali so I’ll have to do with virtual experience. 🙂

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                    4. A Bruin ey? I myself am a Trojan. Uncle went to SC, I went to SC, cousins went to SC. We’re a cardinal and gold family. But since you are awesome I won’t hold that against your wife 🙂

                      No but seriously that is a really good school and good hospital. The area around UCLA (Westwood) is pretty trendy too, I’m sure you guys will love all the restaurants. The only problem would probably be the 405 freeway … worst freeway ever. Ever! But the plus is The Guat Lives in L.A. 🙂

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  7. Hi Susie. Who does your camera work??
    I know this is against the rules, but I did two posts on two different blogs this week, both of earth-shattering significance I’m sure, and can’t decide between them. Will you pick? Shall it be: Tidy Person Meet a New Kind of Dirty: Bicycle Cleaning 101? Or Cups and Balls: the Right Reverend LIBOR?
    NOW — which of the above delicious posts shall I pick first? Thanks for the party, and glad to know you’re safely dampened.

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    1. I do all of the processing on Window Live Movie Maker! I use a Nikon Coolpix Camera.
      I would go with Tidy bike cleaner! Perfect for summer.
      Thanks so much for coming and I will look forward to clicking on the link!
      Help yourself to some champagne and have fun meeting (clicking on links) the guests!

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        1. Such a great timely post with everyone out on their bikes! Thanks for coming by today. It has been a blast! I am so glad you are making so many new friends!
          Help yourself to the buffet!

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    1. Hahaha! I am getting more ridiculous every time! I’m hoping that Dance Bombing goes viral! 🙂
      Great post Katie! My lavender is harvested so I will have to make these!
      Thanks for coming! Have a glass of champagne and have fun mingling! (clicking on links) Tell them Susie sent you!

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    2. Hi Katie! *waves* Just stopped by your gardening/handcrafting blog. Tis beautiful! I love to garden and wish I did more than just pick things and eat them or pop them in jars. But will have to do for now. Thanks for the intro, Susie. *clinks glass* 🙂

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  9. Oh, Susie, you DO know how to live. I love going to parties, but rarely ever host them myself (out of anxiety/shyness/fear). And I love your Dance Bombing video, it’s brilliant and very funny. I’m glad to be following your blog. Who knows, by following your example I may one day break out of my shell and take up Dance Bombing myself!

    Thanks for the invitation and the champagne.

    My burgeoning attempt at blogging can be viewed at: http://marydpierce.wordpress.com/

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    1. That would make my day to hear that you Dance Bombed! I would love it! I came up with the term when we were walking by a wedding reception and they were playing that song. I just had to dance! Hahaha!
      Loved your post about the 4th! Such a warm message.
      Thanks for bringing it to the party! I hope you have loads of fun mingling (clicking on links) with my friends!

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  10. With over 50 comments ahead of me, I guess I arrived late. Sorry. Just drove into town today from two-week vacation and saw your blog.

    http://davwalk.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/the-time-has-come/ will get a reader to one of my favorite posts. Actually, it could be called pimping, but we’re too polite to do that.

    By the way, I brought some virtual sugar-free brownies, in case any other diabetics attend the party. Also BTW, I’m jealous of your mountain photo. Must be nice to have stuff like that in your back yard.

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    1. I love brownies especially the guilt-free kind! Glad you came by David! The party is just beginning to roll and probably will through the weekend. 🙂

      The most recent comments go to the top so no worries!

      Great choice of posts! I hope you have fun saying hello (clicking on links) to my guests. Tell them Susie sent you.
      Don’t forget to dance!

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    1. Hey Nick! Glad you made it! We got almost 4 inches in Boulder!
      Here’s a glass of virtual champagne. I hope you enjoy meeting my guests! All you have to do is click on a few links and tell them Susie sent you! Oh. there’s the doorbell…..

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    1. Thanks Sophie! I am so glad that you came! I missed commenting on your comment. ….too much champagne!…. Great story and it was so well described, I felt like I was there! Nice!

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    1. Nice! Hiiiiiyah! to you! sorry I’ve had my fill of virtual champagne… I am so glad you stopped by! Make sure to click on a few links and say, “Hello! Susie sent me!”

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    1. It was pretty funny. People didn’t know what the heck I was doing! Roxy loves mugging for the camera. 🙂
      Thanks so much for “driving” over! Here’s a glass of champagne. I am going back to the dance floor! oooOoOOO!

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    2. Lisa, YOU TAKE THE PRIZE for funny. I can’t figure out how to put a comment on your blog, so here it is. You know how people aren’t supposed to laugh out loud when they are alone? Some kind of human rule. Just broke it. Might just try to break the next silence the way your husband did and see what happens.

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    1. Thanks so much for coming M! Here is a glass of champagne. I am so glad that you enjoyed my shameless dancing! I am always up for some fun where ever I go!

      Make sure that you click on a few links and tell them that Susie sent you! Have fun socializing!

      I love your photo-essays! Nice!

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  16. First of all Susie, as I shared with my facebook friends yesterday, you really know how to throw a party! I love, love, love cyber champagne as you know from Diane Capri’s launch of Don’t Know Jack! And I love to boogie! Did you see me dancing off to the side. I tried to get on camera, but you kept on bumping me out of the picture. What’s up with that? LOL! 🙂

    Anyway, I want to post this blog first because it is for a great cause. And that is “Fifteen writers from The Mystery Writers of America and The Romance Writers of America have got together to include their book for Jeff’s ‘Sell Books for Steve Day’ which is happening next Monday, July 16th. http://handcuffedtotheocean.com/ ” Please join us everyone! Steve has cancer!

    Then I encourage you to hop over to my post at: http://www.karenmcfarland.com/the-bomb-of-profanity
    I went a little bit crazy this week and posted about a town who has banned the F-Bomb. Come weigh in on your personal opinion. It’s been quite an interesting day to say the least. A very hot topic!!

    Thanks Susie! Enjoy the beautiful Colorado air! So happy the fires have subsided and that your family survived the chaos! 🙂

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    1. Knocked you out of the video! Hahaha! Sorry about that!
      Thanks for the linkage. 🙂 Diane and CC posted Steve’s link too so I am sure that a few books were sold.. 🙂
      Glad that you came by! I will check out your post!

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    1. Thanks for coming to the party. It has become a rager! Help yourself to coffee or a mimosa and have fun meeting everyone. Rub some elbows (click on a link) and tell them Susie sent you!

      Loved your review!

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  18. I’m not sure how I even made it home after Susie’s last party. I thought the margarita’s were vegan but somebody spiked the punch and I ended up going home with my own wife. Which actually wasn’t so bad since she was drunk, too. And Susie’s a doll for not bringing it up and embarassing me. So here’s my home address: http://photocitations.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/foom. Come visit soon!

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      1. Thanks but I’m currently on the wagon. At least while attending one of your parties. They tend to get a bit too wild and I’d rather not embarass myself again. I have a vague memory of dancing on a table with a lampshade on my head, singing “I’ve got a loverly bunch of coconuts…” whilst in my skivvies.

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  19. You are too funny…. way to work the stairs baby! Love the doggy bag comment too 🙂
    awesome idea and I am glad I stopped by to click some links

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    1. So happy you stopped by! Help yourself to the buffet and here’s a mimosa for you!
      I am glad I wore flats or there would have been some outtakes. 🙂
      You forgot your own link! Go and grab one and come back. The party has become a rager that could go through the weekend!

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    2. Hey Guat! So glad you made it! The party has turned into a rager… Loved your “Curb Job” story. It is hilarious!

      Glad you liked my video. I wonder if it will go viral… 🙂

      Here’s a glass of mimosa. Have fun at my hideous party!

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      1. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude mimosas are awesome…hideous! That’s another reason why I love brunches. Gonna pop in at your party and mingle. I got to read a log of great stories and see some good pictures last time. Started stalking a few new people too.

        You should have one of those shows on Bravo … The Blog Mingler/Dance Bomber 🙂

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        1. Hahaha! I am so glad you came by Guat! I love your party spirit!
          Sounds like a success if you had a good time. 🙂 I’ll be hosting one again in August.
          I LOVE the “Blog Mingler/Dance Bomber show!” I’ll be sure to pitch Bravo with your idea! Hahaha!

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  21. Wild! All the fun of the fair. Thank you for this, Susie!
    My writing home is at http://williampeepsdiary.blogspot.com
    There you will find the meanderings of an octogenarian, who is too full of life for his own good. He calls himself a ‘gog’ (Grumpy ol’ git), but I find him endearing.
    He also thinks he’s funny and a timeless hit with the ladies, due to his deathless charm and wit. His modesty becomes him!
    Loads of love,
    Ronnie

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    1. Ronnie you’re a hoot! So glad you joined the party! Here’s a glass of mimosa. Have fun clicking on links. Tell them Susie sent you and they will more than likely click back!

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    1. Thanks Barry! I am so glad that you made it to the party!
      What a great poem!
      Help yourself to the buffet and here’s a mimosa. Click on a few links and tell them Susie sent you and they should click back!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Heather! Your fan fiction was hysterical and probably true for a couple of people I went to school with! Hahaha!
      Here’s a mimosa. Have fun clicking on a few links and say hello! Everyone brought their best links!

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    1. I am so glad you made it! Help yourself to the champagne or anything at the open bar!
      Have fun mingling with my guests. (clicking on links) Tell them Susie sent you!

      Your story was HILARIOUS! Love Sex in the Sty! You drew the illustration too? Wow! I am an illustrator and am very impressed.

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