Let's see if I can get you guys to comment. I know I have quite a few readers, only nobody talks to me.
Here's a meme I first encountered on Facebook when my friend Monique posted it. I really wanted something cool from her (she's a great photographer and also has incredibly good taste) but I couldn't imagine what the hey I could make that anybody would actually want from me.
Then I started the MSCE challenge and now I have plenty of ideas - weird ones, cool ones, impractical ones, odd ones, nice ones, great ones, really small ones. And then Dot from the MSCE fame posted it on her blog but I was too late to register as one of the five commenters. But then I thought, so what? I'll just do it anyway! Here is how it works:
The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something made by me.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It’ll be done this year (2009).
4.
I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be
something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be
weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. Heck, I might
bake something for you and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s
for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something strange.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address - after I contact you. (Be sure to leave a working email!)
IMPORTANT:
The fun part of this is keeping it going, so don't forget to post
this text on your blog if you want to play. This text was used from dabbled.
And now, comment, people. I'll die from embarrassment if nobody comments on this one.
Me please!
Here's mine:
http://xinef.dreamwidth.org/356254.html
Posted by: Christine | April 21, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Alrighty, then. Here's mine. Somehow, I think whatever you make will be much cooler...
Posted by: Natalie | April 21, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Claudia,
Does it count if I don't have a blog? I can just send it to my friends? Do you know me? I am Doug's first cousin once removed. He's actually my mom's cousin but he's closer to my age than hers. His grandmother, Elsie Muir was my great grandmother. I love to make things and have been reading your blog daily since I got the Christmas letter from your family.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 22, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Hi Claudia
I guess I'm one of the 'ghosts' who've been reading your blog but not commenting.
I came across it by accident & remembered you guys from the old LMB e-list days.
I don't have a blog either (but am happy to make the email offer to a whole raft of friends) -- and live in NZ -- which might make sending a touch tricky -- but what the heck!
Posted by: Ann | April 22, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Naw, I accept you all. :-)
I'll write you all private emails to get/confirm mailing addresses later today or tomorrow (crazy day today - swim and music lessons!).
Stephanie, of course I know who you are! I'm touched that you're reading the blog, that is really sweet. Your girls are gorgeous and wonderful, it sounds like they are the perfect kids!
(Did you see the post about Nana's kitchen wallpaper? Do you remember this wallpaper in her kitchen?)
Posted by: claudia | April 22, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Hey, how about something for a very low-profile reader who doesn't have a blog? For if I did, then I wouldn't be me.
I only count 4 responses and if I'm wrong, how about a dispensation?
Feedjit won't help ;-)
Posted by: Mr. X | April 23, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Well, if you did something (for free) for five people, I guess then it would count. The whole purpose is to pay it forward, not to reap benefits only.
You could, for instance, build a computer for three little boys...
(I'm so funny.)
Posted by: claudia | April 23, 2009 at 12:49 PM
> You could, for instance, build a > computer for three little boys...
Yes, that is possible. One little boy who likes to play fancy pants INSISTED on it being green!
Then of course there is the problem of shipping.
Posted by: Mr. X | April 23, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Green is fine. :-)
No, seriously, we're thinking about that commission. The senior husband is coming in May to knock on doors and beg for jobs. But then, he needs a new laptop too and that might just exceed our budget, so the three little fancy pants may have to wait. Btw, Doug needs some advice on what to get.
But I'm curious - did you get this domain just for this post? I would be flattered... :-)
Posted by: claudia | April 23, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Funny how you knew who Mr. X was immediately. And no, Mr. X does not own whatever domain he is pretending to come from. Just saying. :-)
Elder Husband is welcome to stay here, if he needs time away from hullabaloo. (Swapping one house with four kids for another isn't ... restful.)
Posted by: Neurondoc | April 24, 2009 at 04:52 AM