tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post6716522843423738971..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: Blogging and BooksThistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-39886212923003329182014-06-16T17:21:40.547-04:002014-06-16T17:21:40.547-04:00Good questions! I blog because I love to TALK :), ...Good questions! I blog because I love to TALK :), and b/c my extended family keeps up with us that way. Then I realized I have a wonderful photographic and written record of my family's life for posterity. And lastly, I discovered so many wonderful friends -- just the right kind of friends: kind, there for me when I need them, quiet when I need a break, supportive, and interested in my interests also.<br />I've known others who turned their blog info into yearly books. I love that idea a LOT, but imagine it would be out of my budget. Maybe later.<br />I'm interested in that book! I think your friend is writing to an increasing audience. More and more people are interested in returning to an earlier lifestyle, getting away from our consumer-driven rat-race, and reacquainting themselves with nature, gardening, small homes, more self-sufficiency, and raising children there. Adam and I hope to buy an acre or two and build a cob home before we are too old to do it.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-36360502155411692902014-06-15T16:54:12.504-04:002014-06-15T16:54:12.504-04:00Such a Blogger-book is a wonderful idea, dear This...Such a Blogger-book is a wonderful idea, dear Thistle!<br /><br />My son showed me how to blog, because I sent a lot of e-mail-photos with short text to my frends, and my son said, when i have a blog they can see my stories and art, whenever THEY want! :) <br /><br />With blogging I met new intersting, dear and for me very valuable new friends.<br /><br />And a lot of hidden fans from different countries :) <br /><br />I like to present my art by this way, so I dont have to plan complicated exhibitions and can look after my animals.<br /><br />Thank you for this good question about personal experiences about blogging!dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317158312699345659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-85569699886876213112014-06-15T15:08:53.977-04:002014-06-15T15:08:53.977-04:00I blogged pretty consistently for 10 years and the...I blogged pretty consistently for 10 years and then stopped in 2012. I wish I hadn't stopped. It's so hard to get back into the habit yet I miss it and want to get back into blogging. Social media has the advantage (disadvantage??) of immediacy & instant feedback but it usually lacks the depth, thoughtfulness and heart that a good blog post has. I'd love to take all my old blog posts and create a book from them. Maybe eventually I will get around to it. And as soon as we are a bit settled on our new homestead I plan to get back to blogging. You'll have to let me know when/where you move in central VA. If I had a vote it would be near us along the 360, (King William or King & Queen county) beautiful farm country and we could be neighbors! ;)Meegan, Dreaming in the Gloaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227464908284533058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-47785067882609318362014-06-14T22:16:55.168-04:002014-06-14T22:16:55.168-04:00I started my Backwoods Crazy Quilt blog back in Ja...I started my Backwoods Crazy Quilt blog back in Jan. of 2009, but before that I had what we then called a web page, before blogs started. I filled it with tons of information about homeschooling. After all of that work the site was removed. They said they would transfer my web page to a new site, but it was all scrambled and ruined. SO, I do feel the need to save all of these posts, but I feel the cost would be prohibitive. I've begun copying and pasting my posts into Word documents. I hope to print them out a little at a time and put them in a three ring binder. Not as nice as the books, but it will preserve the posts and photos. I've only done my Backwoods Crazy Quilt blog so far and I have over 350 pages! I still want to do my Pen and Ink blog also. Whew!<br />I've started several blogs over the past few years, but decided to concentrate just on the Pen and Ink one. It's too much work keeping up with multiple blogs! Now I put everything in one place. Blogging has been a wonderful experience. My husband was disabled and we spent a lot of time at home, so it gave me something creative to do and helped me to meet some great ladies! :) It's also a good way to keep a family history and to save pictures of art work that I've given away. Lisa Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567160304529796810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-77759413551925899252014-06-14T19:42:08.073-04:002014-06-14T19:42:08.073-04:00Your books look wonderful - I have often times tho...Your books look wonderful - I have often times thought about doing this as I have heard of it several years ago. I blog almost every day though and that is a lot of print - early days for me were 2007, I just recently heard some mention they thought blogging was dying out - I don't know about that - I sure see a lot of quilters blogging.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-39010498999180310742014-06-14T16:47:00.297-04:002014-06-14T16:47:00.297-04:00Wow Sandra that is really insightful.
I liked read...Wow Sandra that is really insightful.<br />I liked reading this, I am glad you kept blogging because I didn't even discover blogs until 2009. <br />I wouldn't have ever met you.<br />I started blogging as a writing exercise. To write books was always a goal. To learn to be a good writer you need to write every day. So I started it with blogging. No one ever told me that fellow bloggers would become my friends and family. I would laugh and cry and walk with them and their stories and have been so blessed by it. <br />I sometimes think of stopping. But then I realize, how do you stop doing something that you love so much. It is about the people I have met more than the words I use. <br />Lovely post.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-54365593483173323252014-06-14T10:33:11.704-04:002014-06-14T10:33:11.704-04:00Blogging is a wonderful creative outlet for me...I...Blogging is a wonderful creative outlet for me...I've learned so much and met so many great people. I've printed three books so far, and have a couple more I need to do. I think it's a wonderful way to keep what I have done and to share as a keepsake with my family in the future.Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-43567349799093085662014-06-14T09:47:34.025-04:002014-06-14T09:47:34.025-04:00Sandra-- I think this is just incredible-- what a ...Sandra-- I think this is just incredible-- what a wonderful way to preserve these memories. You've shared beautiful photos and stories on your blog-- making these books even more special. I think this was a wonderful investment in your life's history--<br /><br />Love<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-67106909889245006052014-06-14T08:47:32.866-04:002014-06-14T08:47:32.866-04:00I am so happy to read all of this, Sandra. You ar...I am so happy to read all of this, Sandra. You are moving forward at your own pace, exactly as it should be. Definitely, make your blog into a book. You have written some mighty powerful posts and we wouldn't want to lose those in the www. I blog because it's a kind of fulfillment of the soul. Meeting wonderful people via this process is the icing on the cake. It just proves how alike most of humanity really is. xx'sSplenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-58562242507118812852014-06-14T08:03:42.484-04:002014-06-14T08:03:42.484-04:00What an interesting post! In 2006 a cousin of mine...What an interesting post! In 2006 a cousin of mine suggested I cut down on emails and ink by sharing my photos and a bit of our life that we live so far away from them in the form of a blog, personal stuff still goes by email, letters or in phone calls. For years I didn't venture into blog-land but once I did I was delighted and why I enjoy reading blogs today, particularly yours, I love the personal side you and others share. Printing is a great idea, though I do not... Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458351240865452950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-15316431986464991952014-06-14T07:33:44.999-04:002014-06-14T07:33:44.999-04:00Dear Sandra ~ I'm not sure what got me started...Dear Sandra ~ I'm not sure what got me started with my blog, but I am ever thankful. I started in Sept. 2008, sharing life, cooking, gardening, crafts, my faith and projects. <br /><br />A real blessing has been friends made. What a treasure each friendship is. And oh the outpouring of love and support when losing my dear husband 18 months ago (who they had read about on my blog.) <br /><br />Somehow yours and my paths crossed and I am so glad to have found your blog. You have been a GREAT source of inspiration and encouragement to me.<br /><br />It would be neat to have blog years made into books. It's something to pray about as I haven't found a money tree yet growing in my gardens. :-) I need to go to the website to check it all out and see what all it entails.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-34897518618774171032014-06-13T22:44:33.345-04:002014-06-13T22:44:33.345-04:00I really loved this post Sandra. I have thought m...I really loved this post Sandra. I have thought many times about having my blog published into books like you have done. Your words convinced me I need to "get it done."<br /><br />I love blogging. I enjoy having this vehicle to create in word and picture. Each time I create a post I feel like I am telling a bit of MY story . . .<br /><br />I began Irish Garden House for me. A friend had created a blog, I liked the flavor and she helped me get started. As I said, initially I did it for me,. The extra bonus is that it opened me to others. I have always loved "people connections" and this has opened a wonderful world of people from all over the world, older, younger, artists, designers, women, men, old, young, joy, sorrow, struggling, success . . . it doesn't matter, it doesn't stop . . . It goes on and on bringing me such joy, richness and blessing. <br /><br />Blogging has been a part of my every day since May of 2011 . . . and has brought persons like you Sandra, of Thistle Cove Farm . . . into my life . . . <br /><br />It is a very good thing indeed . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-8716784661621200412014-06-13T21:23:20.026-04:002014-06-13T21:23:20.026-04:00The books look really well done, a treasure for su...The books look really well done, a treasure for sure. I started my homestead blog because a fiber blogging buddy wanted to see photos of our new place. I never dreamed I'd have so many visitors, comments, and followers. My blog has been a wonderful journal of what we've done and when. For that reason I blog mostly for myself! But I love the community of like hearts out there, none of whom I'd met any other way.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-89303944926541212752014-06-13T21:06:26.109-04:002014-06-13T21:06:26.109-04:00I've been wanting to do that but have been too...I've been wanting to do that but have been too lazy!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-22812555204170690032014-06-13T20:04:55.824-04:002014-06-13T20:04:55.824-04:00I did have my blog made into books by Blog 2 Prin...I did have my blog made into books by Blog 2 Print - love the books. I've quit blogging - just not a season in my life it was satisfying for me. I also had Skip's Caringbridge site made into a book and that is priceless - all the wonderful loving messages of support!<br />I met you through your blog and your friendship means a great deal to me! LindaSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684545110832413808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-86100811041940920622014-06-13T19:54:23.734-04:002014-06-13T19:54:23.734-04:00I looked into printing a book at a local printing ...I looked into printing a book at a local printing facility. It was very eye opening. I have not produced a book yet but it is still on my mind to one day do. Do you have a graphic design program? I have a very simple old one and I've played around with it many times. I think with some time and dedication, I could write/produce a book. But it really helped to go into the printing facility and talk to someone in charge who prints the books. I got a price quote and a few guidelines on margins, bleeds, etc. You can do it! however, the Blog2Print books look fabulous too :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457754529206274290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20047980342510572572014-06-13T19:35:25.437-04:002014-06-13T19:35:25.437-04:00I blog because I wanted an outlet for some more ad...I blog because I wanted an outlet for some more adult contacts. I am a SAHM with 3 kids and a working husband, and find that I miss some daily contact and emotional outlet. Plus I love to share my hobbies with like minded folk.Monkeywranglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732066232389894763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-21094895063208019742014-06-13T18:54:12.116-04:002014-06-13T18:54:12.116-04:00What a grand idea. The books, I mean. I started bl...What a grand idea. The books, I mean. I started blogging June 2009. I've tried printing but it never works on my blog. Good luck on the books. Hope you sell lots!<br />I blog because I just enjoy creative writing. Also enjoying reading most everyone else's.<br />Luv ~:)Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531515666554867421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-4625510735567180722014-06-13T18:31:07.589-04:002014-06-13T18:31:07.589-04:00I enjoyed your post!
I started blogging in April 2...I enjoyed your post!<br />I started blogging in April 2011, my son was graduating high school. I knew he would be leaving home and thought it was finally time to "play" with some words. I have been doing a bit of short stories and things for probably 25 years or so. I enjoy the process, but find the best things I write have a mind of their own, and take off and pretty much write themselves. I have not blogged a lot in the last several months, lots of upheaval here, pull and tug with a boy becoming a man, medical things, and I just haven't felt the need to pursue or be pursued by the writing much. Things with me are pretty much round and about home, my love of the mountains, and love of the Lord. I am amazed that I have written a few hundred posts, that startles me to the core. But like a lot of things in my life that have disappeared into my memories alone. I enjoy sharing my writing, and my photos, but like you I don't want anyone else to claim them. I actually had a photo stolen and put on a blog in Europe less than 15 minutes after I posted it, that lady claimed it as her own, and was promoting travel to her small country. That was when I began seriously tracking where my posts were going, and who was using them. That was when I also began deleting my posts. I am sticking in my 2 cents, yes I think you need to have an agent simply because your book could well go best seller, and you don't want it stolen out from under you. There are a great many books still out there waiting to be written, but yours seems very unique, and who knows but the help you could give if promoted in the right way. Blessings down on the farm. I first found your blog when the little building with the wool and school children visits were discussed. I remember thinking it was one of the most beautiful settings I had ever seen, and I love to go there. Sorry for the long response, the words have escaped their corral again (grin & hugs).anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20010212238204016572014-06-13T18:26:48.065-04:002014-06-13T18:26:48.065-04:00So glad to hear you have saved all your blog in pr...So glad to hear you have saved all your blog in print, such a property steeped in history since you have made the decision to move you will always have these to look back on.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-6170131490804045202014-06-13T16:59:28.982-04:002014-06-13T16:59:28.982-04:00I think we started blogging around the same time. ...I think we started blogging around the same time. I blog because I love to write, I love photography, I love to journal, and I love the friends I've made through blogging. I have never been tempted to pull the plug. I did look into publishing my blog but it was prohibitively expensive (maybe because I've written over 2000 photo-filled posts?!?). I would love to have them in book form, but don't know that anyone else would be interested in them, except perhaps my son when he is grown and I am old or gone. I would hate for something to happen and delete all my stuff, though!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-65758235183638512162014-06-13T16:22:29.560-04:002014-06-13T16:22:29.560-04:00I've seen these blog-to-book things before. Ma...I've seen these blog-to-book things before. Maybe someday I'll do that as well. Looking back through my past blog posts always encourages me to keep blogging because it's so interesting and fun to look back at our life together. You forget about some of those things that were seemingly everyday things when they occurred. Plus, I love seeing how my kids have grown throughout the years with my pics that I post.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520682388731742925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-17562522959753126022014-06-13T16:13:49.969-04:002014-06-13T16:13:49.969-04:00Hi Sandra, KathyB was instrumental in supporting m...Hi Sandra, KathyB was instrumental in supporting me when I first started blogging. I don't even remember how I connected with her but I know I found you through her. So thankful for our friendship, Sandra.<br />I began blogging due to mother's passing and the fact that John had become disabled. We were so isolated and blogging allowed me to visit with others and realize that everyone has some heartache/struggle in their lives. It has been a blessing to pray for one another in the good and bad times.<br />My brother has had a few blog books printed for me as Christmas gifts. I know you treasure your blog books and the memories of the life you shared with Dave that the photos bring so clearly to mind.<br />I continue to remember you in prayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-25884274395355410742014-06-13T16:13:30.199-04:002014-06-13T16:13:30.199-04:00Hi Sandra, KathyB was instrumental in supporting m...Hi Sandra, KathyB was instrumental in supporting me when I first started blogging. I don't even remember how I connected with her but I know I found you through her. So thankful for our friendship, Sandra.<br />I began blogging due to mother's passing and the fact that John had become disabled. We were so isolated and blogging allowed me to visit with others and realize that everyone has some heartache/struggle in their lives. It has been a blessing to pray for one another in the good and bad times.<br />My brother has had a few blog books printed for me as Christmas gifts. I know you treasure your blog books and the memories of the life you shared with Dave that the photos bring so clearly to mind.<br />I continue to remember you in prayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-77216287340219892582014-06-13T15:51:01.882-04:002014-06-13T15:51:01.882-04:00Hello Sandra,
I started blogging (in 2008) to keep...Hello Sandra,<br />I started blogging (in 2008) to keep family members up to date on what was happening in our lives. As time has passed I have found that it is a great creative outlet for me and I thoroughly enjoy it! Because of blogging, I have met wonderful people like you, Sandra. You have been a blessing to me from the first time I visited Thistle Cove.<br /><br />Hugs to you, Sandra.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.com