Rockin’ out Parisian Style!
It’s time once again to Use Me and Abuse Me, so lets get this party started! Yeah baby! The idea is to come and mingle with the guests, introduce yourself and pick up some new followers.
The trick with building a community is finding the people behind the gravatars. They’re there. I know. I’ve met several in person! When building any relationship, communication is key to success. In blogging, we communicate through our posts and comments. I have made a lot of real friendships here on the Wild Ride and so can you!
So come by with ONE link to a blog post and paste it in the comment section. Two will put you in my spam filter and I hate when I have to stop dancing to fish guests out of my filter. It’s so embarrassing…
Include a short hook to let people know what your story is about. A post works better than your blog URL since a guest may click over to your place and not know where you keep the beer or the chips. When you link a post, it takes the guest right to the heart of your home where they can read your story.
Don’t bring one of your friend’s URLs, since they may not come by to party with us and that defeats the purpose. Remember. This is about communication. This is about you. That is also why you should never drop off your link and run. You wouldn’t go to a party, fill a doggy bag and go home.
If you leave a link, click on a few. Tell them, “Susie sent me.” They should click back. Chat up your guests here and at your place. The more links you click on, the higher the chance your new friends may subscribe to your blog.
The bar is stocked, the barista is already pouring cappuccinos, and the tasty treats in the buffet were flown in from Paris. Nothing is too good for my friends! This is my way to thank all of you for subscribing to my blog. This way you can meet each other! How cool is that?
Spread the word. The more the merrier!
Have fun and don’t forget to dance!
My latest blog post is The Boob Report – Back to Reality, Oops There Goes Gravity
Thanks, Susie. I’m going to keep it basic and share a post about the ABCs.
http://moviewriternyu.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/z-sues-for-new-position-in-the-alphabet/
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I had no idea the abuse Z had been through. Wow!
Thanks for coming to the party! Help yourself to the bar and buffet!
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I’m gobbling up the wings as we speak… 🙂
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I’m so late to this party… I hope there are still some people around… here’s why I was late…
http://adventuresofadogmom.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/not-really-wordless-wednesday/
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Wow! Colorado bound! How cool is that???
Let me know where you land.
Thanks for stopping by the party. What’s cool is you can come by anytime!
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Yes, I’m so excited! I’ve always wanted to be in Colorado so starting off with a rental in Longmont is the way to go for now!
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I almost slept through the Party of the Summer! Was hoping to create a special Parisian edition of AmperArt, my graphic design project that “features the ampersand as fun & fabulous art.” But that didn’t get done, so please enjoy past artwork at http://amperart.com. To get my latest piece each month, always free, please subscribe.
Now here’s another reason why I’m late: upon entering your Party Palace I saw the very first person at the door was naked (see first comment). Being a nudist myself, I went to his blog. Then that led to another and another…you know how it is. So finally after going around the block a few times, I found your open door again and here I am. Thanks, Susie. Gotta get to the dance floor…
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Hahaha! Party naked anytime Chaz! Come as you are…. 😉
Have fun clicking on links. The party should roll through the weekend!
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Susie,
So nice of you to host this wonderful soiree again.
Maintenant si vous voulez bien, veuillez m’indiquer la pizza et de la bière. Merci.
(A Bit of Humor)
Subject: A Homeless Man’s Funeral
As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the Upper Peninsula back country.
As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and, being a typical man, I didn’t stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch.
I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in place. I didn’t know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I played like I’ve never played before for this homeless man. And, as I played ‘Amazing Grace,’ the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together.
When I finished I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head hung low, my heart was full. As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, “I never seen nothin’ like that before and I’ve been puttin in septic tanks for twenty years.
” Apparently I’m still lost . . . it’s a man thing !
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Y’all come see me @ http://pjb1943.wordpress.com (Cead Mille Failte!)
Paul
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Hahaha! That is a good one Paul! I just realized you are not coming up in my Reader.. Hmmmm.
Have fun at the party. Glad you found the bar, the beer and the pizza! Your French is waaaaay better than mine…
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Hi everyone. I write primarily about my life experiences with the odd short story thrown in. The post I’m providing today sums up our 42 years of marriage. I hope you enjoy it.
http://oneoldsage.com/2013/01/02/happily-married-for-37-yearshowever-weve-been-married-42/
Nice to see you back Susie.
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Love your story and list of tips for a happy marriage!
Thanks for bringing it to the party. Have fun clicking on links and mingling with the guests. Tell them, “Susie sent me!”
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Epic Battles: Bacon Vs. Grumpy Cat
http://piperbayard.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/epic-battles-bacon-vs-grumpy-cat/
Woohoo! Great party, Susie! Will enjoy checking these out.
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Who will you vote for??? This is great Piper! Congrats again on your book debut!
Have fun clicking on links and mingling with the guests. They should click back to your place. Be sure to have some bacon on hand just in case…. 🙂
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Better late than never. Just got back from Australia and trying to catch up. Still sorry I missed you in Barca, Suzie and good luck with your latest op! I’m contributing http://colinfalconer.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/eternal-life-man-eating-ants-stringy-noodles-hold-the-tomatoes/ about my latest release in the US. Now to join the party!
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Your book looks fantastic Colin! I am sure it will do well in the States. Loved your fun facts too.
Thanks for stopping by the party. It is never too late to click on a few links and say hello!
Sounds like you had a blast in London. Our timing was off in both places. Next time!
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Hello Susie – late as usual! Here is Stench McBain my Special Forces mate telling tales of life in Iraq behind enemy lines – http://gingerfightback.com/2013/08/13/sas-stench-mcbain-too-big-too-cry-to-tough-to-weep-but-he-loves-to-crochet/
Off for a look around! Great party as always – Jim
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Thanks for coming by Jim! Loved your humorous post on army life. Crocheting stew? Wow…
Have fun mingling with the guests! It’s never too late to Party!
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Thanks Susie!
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Hi Susie! Another late comer here but I’m bringing lots of wine!
As always, you rock hosting these parties. Still can’t find my underwear after the last one!
As you and some here know I blog about life in NYC, with a twisted humor viewpoint on it. Food, fun, and booze. Anyway, I have kind of a smelly post to expose everyone to – enjoy!
http://blog.theregularguynyc.com/?p=3907
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Wow, what a fascinating party – filled with guests with something worth saying. I need to come back and visit quite a few of them via here – as soon as I stop being so darn tied down with stuff!
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Come back with a link! It is a blast! The party will roll through the weekend. Come anytime.
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Susie – I LOVE your parties and I am sorry I am late arriving. It has been a crazy week AND your package arrived! Thank you. I can hardly wait to mingle, even if it is a coupe of days late. Take care and enjoy the last few days of summer.
http://makingthedayscount.org/2013/08/25/a-season-for-everything/
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Well, I promised to make it here, and I did, and only about a week late… Which gave me a lot of choice for the posts to check out, though.
My posts have a short shelf life, so I’ll just post the latest one:
http://listofx.com/2013/08/29/10-security-features-of-the-new-100-bill/
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Now THAT’S a party!
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It was a rager!
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Beyond fashionably late, but wanted to say this is a great and generous idea. If anyone is still hungover, stuffed under a couch pillow or returning the empties, HELLO!
Come read why a barista is an important part of any good party!! “Stir It Up” http://wp.me/p2jT1E-mi
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I LOVE it! Go down the comments and pick out a few to say hello to by clicking on their links. Tell them “Susie sent me,” and they should click back!
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