It’s another Use Me and Abuse Me Day here at the Wild Ride. This is your chance to mingle and “pick up” some new subscribers. It’s been a long winter here in Colorado and a virtual party is just what we need to thaw out.
I have some new blogger friends who would love to meet you. Bring ONE link from one of your posts and leave it in the comment section along with a short hook to entice the party-goers. Then start clicking links mingling with the guests! Say, “Hello! Susie sent me.” Hang out at their place for a while. Check out their digs. Subscribe to a few of your new friends. Maybe they will subscribe to your blog!
The more links you click, the better the results.
Only post ONE link from your blog in my comment section or you’ll end up in my spam filter. The spammers have been slipping past the bouncer lately. Stinkers!
It is better to bring a link to a specific post than your blog URL. It’s the difference between being welcomed at the door with a hug and opening it up to find no one home. No one feels comfortable peeking into stranger’s bedrooms while shouting, “Hello? Is anybody home?”
This party always becomes a RAGER, so if you want to stop back in a day or two, there will be more bloggers to check out.
Remember your manners. You wouldn’t go to a party, fill your doggy bag and leave, so make sure to read some posts if you are going to leave yours.
The food is catered from the finest restaurants in Boulder. The barista is already concocting cappuccinos, the bar is open, and the DJ is spinning.
The more YOU click on links, the more fun you’ll have!
Have fun and don’t forget to dance. It’s a great way to warm up. OooooO! OooooO!
Hi Susie! This is sooo exciting! 😀
My blog is literally “all about translation” (including facts, trials and tribulations and lots more). I have bumped into many published authors here, so I think they will find my latest post interesting http://laketranslations.blogspot.com.ar/2013/04/why-we-are-right-fit.html if they want to reach a much broader audience.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share and meet so many kindred spirits 🙂
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Maybe someday I will have a book to publish in other languages! Wouldn’t that be cool???
Thanks for coming by! Have fun at the party!
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There are over 400 million native Spanish speakers just across the Americas. Imagine how many more souls you could touch! 🙂
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Love Use Me & Abuse Me – Dancing Away Over Here too:) Happy Thursday!
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Sharing my current post – Enjoy! http://cravesadventure.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/one-way-to-live-life/
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Such great advice Renee!
Thanks for bringing one of your uplifting posts to the party!
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Happy to Uplift:) Still dancing because the WEEKEND is HERE!!!
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Yesterday was about Undies and today is about the Top 10 Phobias in the U.S. That equals a typical week at More Cowbell!
http://jennyhansenauthor.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/v-is-for-very-very-scary-things/
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p.s. I think you’re celebrating your Spring thaw in grand style. Does this mean you’re actually getting a thaw???
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lol I have to admit I would have never found your site if not for Susies Shindiggity. Funny!! Your panty chronicles is quite humorous!! thanks for the laughter.
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I had no idea Americans had different fears! Thanks for the scary post! I am so glad you came to the party. 🙂
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Oh Susie, I brought some mud into your blog. Should have left my shoes on the back deck. Sorry. Now I know I have been beating this horse but it is not dead yet. So for the sake of baldfaced publicity I post the entry point into the new blog I started about two weeks ago.
I hope some of your guests like it. If so, please do follow (or I will committ hari-kari by self-flagilation with a damp sponge). Thank you for listening.
http://forgottenusa.blogspot.com/
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And may the abuse be with you. Thanks.
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Love this story and the old photos Wally! Thanks for bringing it to the party and for abusing me! 🙂
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My pleasure (he said blushingly).
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No links except my own but a suggestion, see if your readers can get Leanne Shirtcliffe to run her webinar on writing humor for anyone who missed it. Loved Jess Witkins post. Me, I’m at http://www.tomwisk.wordpress.com Please visit it’s lonely here in Connecticut.
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Thank you for the compliment Tom! Love that I could bring laughter to so many! And I agree, I want to take Leanne’s webinar and couldn’t before, so hope she does teach it again!
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Thanks for bringing your twisted tale to the party! It is almost like dark comedy! Have fun clicking on links and saying hello to the guests!
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Susie, love your parties and now when the spring finally has arrived to us in Sweden, but still a bit late … in development.
Not better time for a great party where we can dance to until our shoes cry.
I’m working away with bringing Sweden out in the big world … through the A-Z challenge, I write a lot … and I talk a lot … but my blog is mostly about me .. my past, my present and my future .. and my guilty pleasures. http://mygulitypleasures.wordpress.com/ Welcome to knock on my door.
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Viveka,
I stopped by your blogged, but was reading a reblog on “Meaning of Life.” It was awesome!
My contribution is a short story from about a week ago.
http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/visitor-from-hell-a-short-story/
Scott
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Scott, thanks for dropping by .. have read about your demons.
Great job … you really know how to work words.
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Thanks! That’s such a great compliment coming from you.
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Thanks, I’m not an expert … but I enjoy and admire people that are good story tellers .. and now how to use the words in a relaxed way.
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I love your short story Scott. You really captured and interesting mix of emotions.
Thanks for bringing it to the party! I had no idea you could dance so well!
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Neither did I!
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pretty cool site you got there. Looks like quite the interesting places and things you discover
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Thank you so much …. *smile You’re welcome back at any time *smile
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Loved your mix-media article and recipe! I feel as though I stepped into Sweden for a moment. Love your photos too!
Thanks for bringing this to the party!
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I learned my lesson the last time you did this. What a great way to find some great blogs! Love this. My contribution is http://www.jonathanhilton.com/blog-around-the-sun/class/
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Love your positive post! I am rereading The Secret right now!
Thanks for bringing this to the party! I hope you are having a great time mingling with the guests!
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Hey Susie! What a FANTASTIC idea. I am looking forward to “meeting” a bunch of your subscribers a bit later! For now here is one of my favourite blog post. It touches on career and life – where you are currently and where you may want to go in the future. I blog about sales, leadership, being in Toastmasters, my challenges as a stutter, music, having laughs & life in general. Thanks again…. Tim Mushey
http://sellleadsucceed.com/2012/10/09/where-did-it-all-go-wrong/
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Love this topic and it is exactly what I faced. I can’t believe how much my life has changed!
Thanks for bringing it to the party! Stop back anytime to click on links and mingle!
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Thanks Susie! Glad the post resonated with you and you are living your passion now! That is so important. Will certainly be mingling with your network going forward. Thanks again and have a great weekend…Tim
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Well, I love these parties, Susie! There are so many wild and wonderful people.
My contribution is a short story from about a week ago.
http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/visitor-from-hell-a-short-story/
Scott
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It was through another one of these events that I was fortunate enough to run into you, Scott! Love when Susie does these generous things.
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Thanks so much!
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Well, I finally made it, Susie…, better late than never – I hope. What can I say…., another grand soiree by the “wild” one !!! Ok, darlin’ girl, where’s the food and the beer tent. I gotta get serious about this !
Brought this along to share with….., anyone…!!!!!
http://pjb1943.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/touch-me-2/
See ya later. I found the beer!
Paul
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Your contribution this time was as lovely as what you left last time. 🙂
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awesome pics!!!
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Thanks !
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I love this poem and the photos! It gave me shivers!
You are never too late Paul! I am still working my way through all of the posts! As usual, everyone brought their best stuff.
Glad to see that you found the bar. Have fun!
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Always enjoy joining in on the fun, Susie. Today, I want to warn your readers about The Robot Apocalypse. It is coming you know…
http://moviewriternyu.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/will-you-accept-a-collect-call-from-robot-high-command/
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Loved this one! You never know what calamity is striking in the state of Maine! You have such a vivid imagination Austin. How do you come up with so many fun stories every day??
Thanks for coming to the party! I hope you have fun mingling/clinking on links!
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The ideas are always running around in my head. It’s just taken time to learn how to corral them and get them onto the page. 🙂
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Long winter here but we loved it… 7 degrees last Saturday and 70 this Saturday… And a winter storm warning in between brought 7 inches of fresh snow. Hop on over and check out all the snowy photos this winter.
http://kodiakmylittlegrizzly.com/2013/04/23/kodiak-and-his-unstable-behavior/
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I added your link!! Lovely photos! We ended up with almost 48 inches in snow for April alone and it is going to be 70 degrees tomorrow! Yeah!
Thanks for coming to the party. I hope you have fun clicking on a few links!
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Hey Susie- Thanks for hosting these awesome events. I’ve loved all the wonderful blogs I discovered last time. This time I’ve decided to share a little something I wrote on International Women’s Day. (I figured since last time I left something funny, this time I’d leave something dear to my heart.) http://theinnerwildkat.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/own-your-power/
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Very nice. Love that poem. 🙂 Chicks do rock.
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Thanks! Chicks rock hard!
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Lovely poem and so true!
Thanks so much for partying with us! It has been fun to read all the comments. I am still working my way through all of them!
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You sure know how to host a party! I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. 🙂
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What up Susie! I’m here to mingle and hang out. I guess having grass rise up from the depths of snow is reason enough to celebrate in Colorado. :)Nice pic!
But as always I never come empty handed to the party. Here’s one of my adventures that didn’t turn out the way I planned, but ended up being a good one. Hope it makes you laugh.
http://thewishfactor.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/despite-devils-canyon-it-was-the-best-hour-and-a-half-ive-had-this-year-i-am-a-tinman/
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Go you! That was quite an accomplishment. 🙂
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Good to see you again, Susie! I’ve been out of the loop for a while, and here’s my latest post about Autism Awareness Month:
http://prawnandquartered.com/2013/04/25/autism-awareness-month-no-i-didnt-forget/
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What an educational post! Thanks.
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This is such a great reminder Heather! I am so glad that you wrote something about Autism. You give such great perspective!
Thanks so much for coming to the party! Click on a few links and “say hello!”
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Susie, I hope you are in bed and resting after this serious bash! What a party! Your feet must be killing you from mingling so much, I know mine are! You deserve to relax in your hot tub and to take a break from being used and abused. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I plan to head there some time today.. I fell behind in reading everyone’s stories, but I am getting there!
Thanks for coming!
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Susie, these bashes just keep getting wilder! SO MUCH FUN! I didn’t know your DJ (is that your son?) was going to play Gangnam Style so often though … my feet are killin’ me!!!! I’ve already visited a couple of fab blogs and am going to dive back into the mosh pit now for a few more. I’m way behind on my blog reading but absolutely positively could NOT miss one of your partays! How is the trip planning going? (I’m leaving a nice quiet relaxing post this time … I’ve got to sit down and rest up for your next one!)
http://patriciasands.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/travel-theme-benches/
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Patricia, I always enjoy your posts, but like you, I’ve been busy. So glad I didn’t miss Susie’s party and got to see your awesome benches!
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I love this post and your photography. There was so much serenity in each shot. I just wanted to slip inside and rest for a while!
I am so glad you came! Yep that is DJ KSmash, my son! He has worn me out too! Hahaha!
Still working on the trip plans. I’ll let you know!
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Fantastic party, Susie. I’ve met the nicest….friends!!!
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I am so glad to hear that! Thank you! I am still working through everyone’s links. Everyone brought their best as usual!
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I have nominated you for the WordPress Family Award. I know, I know Awards right? This one is a good one. Go here for details: http://wp.me/p2Qoij-qg
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Thank you so much and congratulations to you! I really appreciate making the list!
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Oh lookee, lookee, Susie is having a PARTY!!! 😀
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I been posting here but I had a someone want me to do the same for her. Since she was at work today I told her I would her name is Beverly Cialon. She is a great a writer, please check her out when you get the time.
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9011317780607860179#overview/src=dashboard
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I tried the link, but need to have a blogger account to see the post.
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Hey Angelia! Where’s your linkage???
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Great blog, Susie, altho I’m finding WordPress trickier to negotiate than Blogspot. Anyways, here’s a link to my poem: http://mdpaust.blogspot.com/2013/04/capt-loves-last-command.html
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Thanks Matt! Don’t forget to click on a few links while you are here. Tell them, “Susie sent me!”
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Thanks for coming by and checking me out again susie. I been working on my blog this morning so been kinda busy putting in links for the most part. But wanted to say thanks for coming by. Now that I got more time I will check out some fellow bloggers. Take care and I am enjoying this thanks again.
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Thanks Robert! Have fun!
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Sorry I’m late as usual Susie – here is some Russian dance and songs to to give the aprty a bit of zing! http://gingerfightback.com/2013/04/24/train-travel-tales-39-kalinka/
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This is great Jim! I especially love your “train travel tales!!!”
Thanks for coming by! It’s never too late to abuse me!
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Hello, beautiful! Love your party. Looks super swinging! I am stopping in today. Can you believe it? I am participating in Fiction Friday over at my new blog location. Still trying to get all my follower to make the move. Ugh. So much fun. Here is one of my older FF pieces that I’m rather fond of: http://www.debrakristi.com/2013/01/17/henry-friday-fictioneers/
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Your story was well done…tore at my heart a little. 🙂
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That was fun. Thanks again for hosting!
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Thanks for coming! Don’t forget to take some of those phyllo dough appetizers with you… 🙂
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