Putting My Money Where Your Mouth Is

Date: Tuesday January 8, 2008
Posted in: Blogging

It has come to my attention that it is National Delurking Week!

Delurk!

This is the week where everyone comments everywhere, in order to spread the love.

Please don’t be offended by the term “lurker”. It may sound shady, but at least this time I am not calling you a Mofo.

I’m nice like that.

I understand the non-commenting. I honestly do. I used to comment on every. single. post. that I read. But I keep meeting new people! And finding new sites! There really are only so many hours in a day.

I do read though! I have been too skeered to hit “Mark All As Read” in my feed reader. So I do read. But do not comment as often as I would like.

This week will be different! Comments are the currency in blogging. I am about to spend some serious cash.

I will also spend cash literally. On YOU.

All of you peeps who come by every day have created a nice cushion of ad revenue. It is only fair that I pay it back. Or forward. Whatever.

This is my very first contest!

If I break my comment record, I will put all of your names in a hat. I will then draw names. The winner will either get a $20 Starbucks gift card:

Starbucks

Or a $20 iTunes gift card:

iTunes

I will leave comments open for…awhile. I really want to break the record and pay you guys back. Hopefully by the weekend.

So…GO! Say Hi!

Tell me which one you would choose. That is all you need to do.

Pay me in comments…and I will pay you. It is a good deal all around.

**Edited to add – this contest is for everyone – not just new commenters!



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Ooh, I love coffee, music…and YOU! You know I’m not a lurker, but hi all the same :)

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Comment by metalia on January 8th, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

Did someone say (Johnny) “Cash”?

Oh, wait…

Give me hot chai or give me death!

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Comment by kerrianne on January 8th, 2008 @ 6:45 pm

I’m not a lurker anymore either! It’s kind of freeing, actually. So all y’all out there who are wondering if you should de-lurk or not, you should! Just be prepared to run out of ways to say “Oh my goodness your children are adorable”, haha.

Personally I’d choose iTunes. I love the ‘bucks, but now that I live in LA there are so many other (better) options. Cajuns love their coffee! =)

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Comment by ashpags on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:02 pm

How easily I am tempted. Not like I wouldn’t comment anyway. But INCENTIVES? Of legal addictive stimulants and guilt-free ipod loading? BRING IT.

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Comment by Moose in the Kitchen on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:06 pm

Obviously not delurking but I’m all about free stuff. So hola!

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Comment by Heather B. on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:08 pm

$20.00 itunes card..if I won…which I’m sure I won’t cause I bet you’ll have like 10,000 entries!!!

And I wish more people would comment on MY blog. I really appreciate YOU though – you ALWAYS comment. You are very sweet like that. :)

Anyway, I hope you get lots of comments/entries, but then I hope you pick ME.

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Comment by Dana on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:12 pm

Here for the de-lurking…..although you know who I am. Hope you have a wonderful wonderful week!!!
Always
Heidi

Comment by Heidi on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:16 pm

not a lurker, but i want you to have those comments…because who doesn’t love comments???? :)

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Comment by ali on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:27 pm

What a great idea! May I steal it?

I’m torn. I say Starbucks though.

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Comment by She Likes Purple on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:33 pm

You’re so right about comments being the currency in blogging. I love getting comments.

I would probably pick iTunes. I could get so much more for the $20!

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Comment by Jill - GlossyVeneer on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:35 pm

Starbucks is to me, as Diet Coke is to you.

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Comment by joyce on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:36 pm

No longer lurking, but would luvs me some I-tunes.

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Comment by Southernbelle on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:44 pm

I’m no lurker, that’s Fo Sho!

But I would certainly choose iTunes. I am ALWAYS wanting new tunes for my iPod. I buy way too many … but with a gift card … well, I’d have no guilt!

And I hate coffee.

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Comment by Hannah on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:45 pm

You know I’m a fan. ;-)

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Comment by Mrs. Flinger on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:50 pm

I am a shameless swag hussy … so, Hi!
Asking me to choose between music and coffee would be like asking me to choose between my non-existent children but if forced, I’d go with the itunes. Twenty dollars at itunes goes a lot farther than twenty dollars at Starbucks :)

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Comment by hills on January 8th, 2008 @ 7:56 pm

Fabulous idear on getting the book(blog) worms out of the wood work. There’s nothing that brightens my day better than a great tune, so I’d definately chose the iTunes.

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Comment by Ashley on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:07 pm

“hi” i read every.single.day

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Comment by Chelsey on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Oops, I stopped lurking early :)

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Comment by merrymishaps on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:35 pm

You’re hilarious. If I win, you can keep the card (or send me some stamps, hee hee ;) ) Happy Delurky!

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Comment by Elizabeth on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:45 pm

Starbucks please! :)

I try so so so hard to no lurke, but sometimes I log on to Google Reader and really want to know what’s happening with everyone but I just can’t make it through reading 400 posts and commenting. I wish!

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Comment by Kristie on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:57 pm

Starbucks. You are shameless, woman! :)

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Comment by Tricia on January 8th, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

How fun! I may try bribing on my site and see if it will pull any readers out of the closet! I have a great deal of lurkers. Thanks for the idea…

You really are too sweet. The little email comments back are precious. Thank you.

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Comment by Louise on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

starbucks!

Comment by karen on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

You were so incredibly fast commenting back to me, I am giving you another comment. Angella seriously rocks!

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Comment by Louise on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:10 pm

I had no idea there was a Delurking Week. I missed that boat.

So I’m delurking to say Hi!

My commenting has gone way down since work decided to block almost every blog I read.

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Comment by Kristabella on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:25 pm

great idea!

Comment by mommyknows on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:35 pm

Starbucks? Did you say Starbucks?? If I comment more than once, will you put my name in the hat a few times?

:)

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Comment by Teresa on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:43 pm

Hi! I love reading your blog!

I would choose iTunes!

Comment by Heather on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:48 pm

Totally would choose Starbucks. And now you’ve got me craving a mocha and Starbucks is closed! Damn you! :)

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Comment by Elizabeth on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:55 pm

I’m not a lurker, but I must chime in with the love for iTunes. I have no problem spending money on Starbucks (which I am sickeningly addicted to), but have a harder time justifying spending on music, which is so odd, given my crazy love for music. So my choice is definitely the iTunes. :)

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Comment by Sharon on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:13 pm

Hello! You know me…

I’m digging the little feature you have in your comments now. LVGurl’s blog was updated so long ago, we can’t even find a title…

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Comment by LVGurl on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:15 pm

Oh yeah! iTUNES!!

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Comment by LVGurl on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:17 pm

Starbucks! No contest. :-)

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Comment by bethany actually on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:17 pm

Definitely Starbucks!

Comment by Lori on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:26 pm

HI! Over here! HEY!!!!!

I pick the starbucks card … my number’s on my site … hee hee … PICK ME!!!

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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:37 pm

Your updated site looks gooooood! Thank gawd for OMSH! Have you checked out my new banner by SAJ?

Oh yeah … I would love me a latte!

Comment by nicole on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:51 pm

You already know I read, but I haven’t posted a comment in quite some time.
We have a birthday approaching! Yes, I’m a freak and remember birthdays like crazy – especially the wonderful people who share the 20th with me. Big plans with the family?

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Comment by Samantha on January 8th, 2008 @ 10:53 pm

Hi. iTunes.

Comment by Kaili on January 8th, 2008 @ 11:37 pm

hey I’m free – it’s tricky sending things overseas so if you pick my name out of the hat you should take Amanda out for coffee and cake instead.

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Comment by trish on January 8th, 2008 @ 11:43 pm

Wait…didn’t we just have a delurking day? Is this what happens when you get to be an old blogger–the blogging holidays just come one right after another and you never have time to catch up?

Comment by Leah on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:13 am

A contest? This is so exciting! Keep those comments coming!!!! Anyways, no delurking here – I’m a regular!!! (Oh, and Starbucks would be my choice!)

Comment by Michele on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:32 am

Hey Angella…. you know I love your site and I pop in nearly every day…. love delurking week… Take Care
xx

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Comment by Melanie on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:30 am

This is fun! I choose starbucks.

Comment by Keri on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:24 am

I could get several Caramel Machiattos at Starbucks with $20…so that would be my choice.

Cool contest!

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Comment by Assertagirl on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:34 am

Hi Angella! I de-lurked last year, but I haven’t commented on your blog in forever! So, I’m “de-lurking” again and I just wanted to say that I love your blog!

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Comment by Kelle on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:52 am

I suppose this isn’t officially “de-lurking”, as I believe I commented once before (something about ice cream flavors? Am I hallucinating?) but anyhow – Hi! I originally came across your blog from the NoBloShoeMo flickr group, and I think your site is just lovely :)

I do have a blog, but it’s on xanga, and you have to sign in to read it blah blah, so I never put it in “website” when I comment to people. Just thought I’d put that out there.

Oh, and I’d totally pick iTunes.

Comment by Christina on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:57 am

I’m here! I’m here!

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Comment by hello insomnia on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:08 am

I’m not a lurker either….just a bad commenter.

Hi!

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Comment by Lady Shanny on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:12 am

Ooh, a contest! I don’t have a contest-winning bone in my body, but I can’t help but try. I’d go for the itunes gift card cuz I’m tryin to be a healthy, skinnier me and a grande caramel machiato, though tasty, does not help me achieve that goal…but shakin my booty to some new music could probably count as a cardio workout!

Have a lovely day:)

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Comment by Erin on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:31 am

Hi! I love starbucks. If i win, I would drinks lots more starbucks. :)

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Comment by Karla on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:36 am

Hi!

I’m delurking…though I’m feeling a little uncomfortable about it. I’ve been reading and enjoying your blog for awhile. I think I got to it via Anita’s blog. It was slightly weird when I first started reading because you were the only blog I read of someone I didn’t acutally know. (I have a few more on my list now!) Then Graham started kindergarten and I felt like a total stalker. I teach Graham computers and library and yes, he is a cutie!

Thanks for writing – I especially enjoy the photography tips!

Kim

PS I would choose I-Tunes over Starbucks!

Comment by Kim on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:42 am

Here I am….not delurking, but commenting none the less. What’s the comment record we’re trying to break anyway? Just wondering what magic number I should be rooting for :)

Annnnd- I’ll take starbucks please and thankyou.

Comment by Karmyn on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:12 am

Starbucks all the way, sista! Decaf caramel frapp, please. :)

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Comment by Amanda Brown on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:36 am

No delurking here…..but I haven’t comment for awhile either.

BSF and I were talking about you yesterday….were your ears burning???

If I were to win, I say treat yourself.

Comment by Lee on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:44 am

I’m delurking! I love your blog! and all the amazing pictures you take!

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Comment by Cindi on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:55 am

Definitely de-lurking here…
I read your blog pretty much every day while bored at work and I must say that I enjoy it alot! Although I’ve always hated the word “lurking”… makes me sound almost criminal… :) I would have to vote for Starbucks all the way!

Comment by Jacquie on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:17 am

Hi

…Mmmmmm starbucks.
No. Wait. Good tunes.
Mmmmmmm…..good tunes.
No. Wait.
Frappuccinos….
can’t decide.

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Comment by christy on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:22 am

hi!

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Comment by Karen on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:31 am

itunes itunes!!!!

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Comment by Jennifer on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:37 am

I don’t think it counts as delurking if I’ve comment before, hm? No matter. It’d just be fun to be one of the comments that helps break that record!

Coffee and music. Two of my favorite things. Trying to cut back on the Starbucks though so probably itunes. Fulfilling yet calorie free!

I think I’d feel guilty taking either on though!

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Comment by Indygirl on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:39 am

tempting! how could i resist the chance to win starbucks- considering i live directly behind a starbucks in my neighborhood and spend entirely too much money there on my own. a girl needs a loan! ;) but, a snazzy gift card will do. ….. so happy that you share your family and thoughts with us!

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Comment by Mom Next Door on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:46 am

Delurking, with nothing interesting to say at all.

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Comment by slynnro on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:52 am

You go girl!!

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Comment by jazz on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:54 am

Mmmmmm, I love me some Starbucks.
Hi!!

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Comment by Martha on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:13 am

Interesting . . .

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Comment by Robyn on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:21 am

I live in the stone age so I don’t have an fancy-schmangled ipod thingies, but we do have a Starbucks!

Thanks for all the great posts and the wonderful pictures of your cute kids.

Comment by ie on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:28 am

HI!

Starbucks baby! Mmmmm, lattes….

:-)

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Comment by Kami on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:28 am

Not really a lurker, but what the heck. iTunes, come to momma!!

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Comment by The Lisa Show on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:41 am

Oh my. Starbucks. How I love thee.

TeeHee. Look at all the comments. When something is free there’s no limit to what we’ll do, is there? Hehehe.

Have a nice week if I’m unable to reply again. My ass doesn’t need twenty dollars in Starbucks money no matter HOW bad I want a light mocha frapp with no whip. -Lesigh-

Comment by Marcie on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:47 am

Hi! I have really enjoyed your site and the lure of free starbucks has tempted me enough to delurk. You take fabulous pics by the way…

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Comment by erin on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:54 am

ah, finally at the bottom where I can leave you a little note. Love this new little feature showing everyone’s last blog post. Pretty cool. And side-tracking!

I’m all about the itunes. :)

Comment by Rachel on January 9th, 2008 @ 9:57 am

Hello! I’m not sure if I’ve ever commented here before, but I am one of your contacts on Flickr and wanted to tell you how much I love your pictures! Gerbers are my favorite flower so I love those pics :)

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Comment by Katie on January 9th, 2008 @ 10:19 am

iTunes, please. What a cool idea, btw…

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Comment by Jeremy on January 9th, 2008 @ 10:45 am

Starbucks all the way baby….I need all the caffine I can get!
I think I will also steal your whole post and paste it over at my blog, you are so great with words, ok I wont steal it but sure wish I could!

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Comment by familymclean on January 9th, 2008 @ 11:37 am

BIG,BIG..Fan here!! Keep on cookin’and posting and stuff…yeah. ;-)

Comment by Mel on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:06 pm

A lurker, delurked the other day and back for more.

Comment by Kylie on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

wow! how wonderful – new people coming out of their shell to say, hola!

and i’m no lurker:)

Comment by gorillabuns on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

Not really ‘delurking’ but back to say hi!

Comment by Emily on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:40 pm

Hi Angella,

So, what is your comment record?

Hope all is well and you have been getting in some stampin’ time :) No such luck for me :(

Take Care,
Amber

Comment by Amber on January 9th, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

I’m not new to you, but I don’t comment as often as I read. I can only type “cute pics!” so many times you know. Cheers!
Danica

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Comment by Danica Grunert on January 9th, 2008 @ 1:30 pm

Howdy! I would have to totally pick the starbucks card as I love a good hot bevy! And since I haven’t gotten on the sub list for teaching yet…well I wont be buying any of those pricey little drinks for a while :-(

Good luck with breaking your record :-)

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Comment by Tracy on January 9th, 2008 @ 2:05 pm

I used to lurk on your site for a long time and then I stopped reading blogs for a while, but I’ll come out of lurkdom today for the contest (and try to stay out). :) I’ve enjoyed your blog for a while because of your personality that really shines through.

Take care!

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Comment by Brenda Grate on January 9th, 2008 @ 2:17 pm

if comments be the currency of blogging then you must be rich! happy shopping..

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Comment by Andy Bailey on January 9th, 2008 @ 2:32 pm

Starbucks (don’t have an IPOD) and if I win I will happily offer it right back to you, as I have the exact one in my wallet from Christmas that hasn’t been cracked….yet…. :P

Comment by Jude on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

Hello!!

have been lurking around for several months now, and love reading your updates about life and family :)

Like you said, my blog list has grown so much, and keeps doing so, that I’m lucky enough to read them all let alone post comments or post in my own blog!!

so anyways- a big hello all the way from Sydney Australia!!

ps: music all the way :)

Comment by Andrea on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

coffee coffee coffee!
i feel mildly shamless in commenting for coffee.

Comment by julie on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:33 pm

tough choice – both very good options…..hmmmmm… coffee. BTW – thanks for the amazing card (you crafty chick)!

Comment by Kristin on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

Starbucks would be the easier choice for me. When picking tunes, I have to decide things. Too hard. Congrats on finally picking up CommentLuv. Good move!

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Comment by witchypoo on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:48 pm

I’d rather have the iTunes. Too many good independent coffee shops in town…

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Comment by jake on January 9th, 2008 @ 3:51 pm

Well of course I am not a lurker, but dont comment nearly as often as I would like to. Course I dont get comments, but thats ok, I write for me LOL. hmm Thinkin id take the coffee! anywayz, keep up the good work girl!!!I so love your blog and learn a lot from it! like photo Friday!

Comment by jenn on January 9th, 2008 @ 4:02 pm

Its been a long time since I’ve commented on here but I sure do enjoy checking in on life in “the sticks”. If I won the contest I would choose the starbucks card. However, I’m just happy to comment & to help you to break your comment record. Also, to let you know galbraith baby #2 is on its way!

Comment by April on January 9th, 2008 @ 4:12 pm

linked from the elastic waist/body of work blog!
i’ve never heard of national delurking week, but i certainly fit the bill!
starbucks, baby!

Comment by dani on January 9th, 2008 @ 4:34 pm

It’s me again…i’ve been to scared to post a comment after our email where i made an ass out of myself….sorry again.

starbucks would be great….

but i’ll be happy just to be back in your good graces.

Comment by cndy on January 9th, 2008 @ 4:42 pm

I have written before…check often…no time to always write…ITunes…hard to choose…but Super Duper nice of you!

Comment by Amanda on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:22 pm

Me reads you daily. I love your photography stuff as I am learning and love to see what others are learning too. Plus, your a mom and I am also a mom of two so I love reading about your daily life too. Oh, and you post a lot…thats a huge bonus where you find the time I have NO clue since I have two and can only find time to post oce a month. I do run a moms group but thats about all!

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Comment by Lisa on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:52 pm

I love your blog—one of my favorites!

I will vote for: Starbucks….although, please note that I’d settle for knowing what kind of shampoo you use.

Consider me de-lurked!

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Comment by The Over-Thinker on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:52 pm

Whoops, I forgot to choose. I guess starbucks because I dont even own an ipod!

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Comment by Lisa on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:53 pm

I choose…Starbucks…no ITunes (although I am IPod-less…but I’m hoping that will change with a bday coming up next week). You’re so generous….you don’t have to bribe me to read your site ~ but it does make me want to comment more often ;)

Comment by tamara on January 9th, 2008 @ 5:58 pm

De-lurking here to say hi, i love your blog, beautiful kids, and um, starbucks!

Comment by Rachel on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

Mmmmm, Venti Non-fat Latte, please. :)

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Comment by smizzo on January 9th, 2008 @ 6:53 pm

Am I really number 101? Maybe not by the time I ’say it!.’ Not a lurker…but happy to comment anyways:)

Wow, now that’s a lot of comments…

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Comment by Vicki on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:25 pm

Wowza! Lottsa comments! Very cool :D

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Comment by Kelly~Mommy and the Marine on January 9th, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

I have an I-pod but don’t really know how to use it yet. I’d choose the Starbucks card, and give it to Amanda B.

Comment by Heidi F on January 9th, 2008 @ 8:30 pm

Waving at you from the depths of “Oh, my freak I am so busy and tired right now.”

:S

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Comment by Loralee on January 9th, 2008 @ 10:41 pm

You are SO popular….I’m an oldie around here…trying to keep up with your faithful blogging (how do you do it?). I barely have time to read, let alone comment…sorry ’bout that!

Comment by SarahD on January 9th, 2008 @ 11:09 pm

Whuh?
Did I miss something.
Dadburn work…always making me miss out on the goods.

Comment by angella on January 9th, 2008 @ 11:16 pm

Hola!
I am a big lurker! I comment maybe once per month… I am sorry about this. I commented before though, I am really Dutch! Perhaps you remember.
You won’t have to pick me with the presents, because we do not have a Starbucks over here… And I hardly use I-tunes either.. Anyway love your blog and your pictures. Good luck with your on-line shop!

Comment by Diana on January 9th, 2008 @ 11:42 pm

I am delurking. I only read occasionally though so please leave me out of the contest. I’m a big fan of the “mark all as read” button. It seems I’m a pack rat. I keep adding blogs to read and in reality have no chance in hell to read them. They pile up screaming to be read and when I can’t take it anymore the “mark all as read” button is my friend.

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Comment by Kuky on January 10th, 2008 @ 5:49 am

Ok. I’ll admit it. I’m SO a lurker! It’s awful! I read ALL the time, but only comment every now & then. I apologize. :)
As for the ‘gifts’ … I am so behind the times. I don’t even own an IPod. ITunes wouldn’t benefit me much; HOWEVER, I am all over Starbucks! Nothing wrong with a FREE caramel frap! Yum! Yum!
Good luck on breaking your record! I have faith in you … & all the lurkers delurking! :)

Comment by Lisa C on January 10th, 2008 @ 6:05 am

formerly BiteTheRabbit….I used to comment irregularly now I never do :) but for you and your incentives I will. You site is in my Google Reader and I read it everyday!

Comment by Amy on January 10th, 2008 @ 6:59 am

C’mon!

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Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:05 am

People!

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Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:06 am

Let’s!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

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Break!

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Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:07 am

That!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:07 am

Record!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:07 am

Seriously.

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:08 am

Eyes!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:08 am

On!

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The!

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Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:09 am

Prize(s)!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:09 am

Wahoo!

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:09 am

(Ange rocks.)

Amanda Brown’s last blog post..Help!

Comment by Amanda Brown on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:10 am

GO Ange GO!! Look at all those comments!!! I’m jealous!! But then again I am no where near the writter you are. One of resolutions was to blog more and comment more. I tried to comment on Dana’s blog but apparently you gotta be a friend. I will lurk through you links more and comment more…I promise. Oh, and either card would get used in these hands. itunes for working out and the coffee cuz after waking up at 0520 I need it before work. LOL Good luck on breaking that record!!!!

Comment by Mel on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:20 am

Hey!! I think you just broke!! didn’t you?????

Comment by Mel on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:25 am

Well, I’m not a lurker here (yet :) since it’s my first time. I’m not even sure how I got here :) (sound familiar?)
Anyway, I enjoyed checking out your blog and reading how you met your ‘honey’. Hey, maybe we’re related…I have dutch ancestors!
My sons would go crazy for the itunes gift – I’d pass it on to them – nice idea.

Sara’s last blog post..ever happen to you???

Comment by Sara on January 10th, 2008 @ 8:50 am

Count me in for coffee and music. Or music and coffee. Or both. I don’t care. Just count me in! :)

Belindalouwho’s last blog post..New Year in Wine Country

Comment by Belindalouwho on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:12 am

Okay- IM in.

Comment by kelly on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:41 am

Geez, Louise you are popular! No wonder you can buy lenses and such with blog revenue. :) Not really a delurker anymore- but I could use an I-tunes gift card!

180/360’s last blog post..First Blogiversary

Comment by 180/360 on January 10th, 2008 @ 10:08 am

I’m still glowing from all your kidlets’ cuddles during our visit:)
Have a group hug from all of us to all of you.
( My favoured currency would be Starbuck’s )

Comment by Mom / Grandma Shona on January 10th, 2008 @ 11:00 am

Hey! Its me! Happy new year!
Mmmm Starbucks…..What a good idea. Prizes are fun!

Alexandria’s last blog post..Adventures in Chilliwack

Comment by Alexandria on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:20 pm

Coming back as promised to delurk, although what’s the point cause I do comment once in a while – but anyway – HI!

Aimee Greeblemonkey’s last blog post..Delurker Day

Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

Hi!

I hadn’t been here before… I popped over from Mrs. Flinger.

I just posted about it being Delurking Day…. now I find out it’s Delurking Week! It’s going to be a very busy week of commenting!

Colleen’s last blog post..Delurker Day

Comment by Colleen on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:30 pm

Who can resist a contest. In my backtracking of the history of delurking I find myself here. Sign me up and comment away. :)

killlashandra’s last blog post..Pure Pearls

Comment by killlashandra on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:40 pm

[...] of all, hooray for breaking records! Amanda cracked me up, per usual. She needs a coffee, it seems. Maybe I’ll just take her out [...]

Comment by Dutch Blitz » Change Is Good on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:41 pm

[...] Thanks to Angella for  having an idea I could blatantly steal.  Go over to her site and chip in to win a [...]

Comment by loraleeslooneytunes.com » Comment and win! on January 10th, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

I have definitely been coming out from lurking status at a lot of blogs now. It is fun to meet new people. Thanks for the great giveaway :) Now off to think about one for my blog (which I have been thinking about forever now).

TheAngelForever’s last blog post..Bithday party fun & future request

Comment by TheAngelForever on January 10th, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

OOH i read often, but am technically a lurker. I just sit back and wish I would get the energy to start my own blog. But for now I’ll just keep reading and semi-commenting! :) So Angella keep writing! And of course Starbucks sounds good too :)

Comment by Amber on January 10th, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

Delurking to say iTunes!

Comment by Sherry on January 10th, 2008 @ 2:29 pm

Love itunes! But I do enjoy reading your blog much more!

Comment by Chris on January 10th, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

Don’t take it personally–I’m a lurker at all the blogs I read. I prefer to think of myself as a reader. I just enjoy reading about people’s lives.

Comment by Laura on January 10th, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

I read all the time but don’t comment as often as I should (or post on my own blog for that matter…oops). Here I am saying hello and I hope you had a great holiday and I work at a coffee shop so I’m well caffeinated but we could use some new tunes. :)

Shareen’s last blog post..Festive Flats

Comment by Shareen on January 10th, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

Hey there, how fun your first contest! :)

I’d probably pick the Starbucks gift card… unless my hubby would like the itunes card, then I would pick that and let him use it… wow, I am nice…

Kristin’s last blog post..33 Weeks & Our Weekend.

Comment by Kristin on January 10th, 2008 @ 3:32 pm

the 140+ comments before me intimidate me! ;)

consider this my delurk.

Comment by sizzle on January 10th, 2008 @ 3:49 pm

[...] Recently, some of my blogging buddies have mentioned a thing called National Delurking Week. I think yesterday (10 January) was the official National Delurking [...]

Comment by Delurk, please! « Blairs Boys on January 10th, 2008 @ 4:45 pm

Thanks again for sending your hubby to our place to snow plow. Great help. It took me almost 3 hours yesterday to clear the driveway.

Jolanda Poetsch’s last blog post..My Oma

Comment by Jolanda Poetsch on January 10th, 2008 @ 5:47 pm

Well cool idea!

Victoria’s last blog post..Internal Dominoes

Comment by Victoria on January 10th, 2008 @ 6:14 pm

Hi. I delurk when Starbucks is involved.

Love the site.

Comment by Chris on January 10th, 2008 @ 6:46 pm

Love your blog! Read it daily (well, not this week as I’m on vacation and “trying” not to be on anything electronic… oops!) Keep up the pictures and the laughs!

Comment by Michelle on January 10th, 2008 @ 7:16 pm

Hi! I delurked last time, but I’ll do it again to break your record :D

Meg’s last blog post..At least it was a bit of exercise…

Comment by Meg on January 10th, 2008 @ 7:52 pm

I have committed to leaving comments at all the blogs I stalk!! I have not been the best at doing so, but I even listed this on my blog in hopes to pull others out of the dark and into the comments!

I would love an i Tunes card. I have an MP3 with about 10 lonely songs on it!

sandra’s last blog post..So I heard this is de-lurking week

Comment by sandra on January 10th, 2008 @ 9:54 pm

LOL, sheer bribery, huh?? :)

Robyn’s last blog post..Wandi’s Meme

Comment by Robyn on January 10th, 2008 @ 11:26 pm

Oh, and no need to enter me in a draw

Robyn’s last blog post..Wandi’s Meme

Comment by Robyn on January 10th, 2008 @ 11:27 pm

Hello! First time coming by your site. I found you via Loralee who stole this idea and then I stole it from here. lol!

I would be interested in the iTunes card if I were blessed enough to win.

Love the site. I see your comments on most of my regular reads. I’ll have to browse around. :)

SparklieSunShine’s last blog post..Lunapads

Comment by SparklieSunShine on January 11th, 2008 @ 6:55 am

I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks. I love looking at your pictures and it inspires me to get out and take some more…

You have a way with words and love your family as much as I do…it’s refreshing. Thanks for sharing your world with us!
Amy from Washington State!

Comment by Amy on January 11th, 2008 @ 8:47 am

Hi, not entirely a lurker, as I comment once in awhile, though I read daily.

I would love the Starbucks card, as I am a techno-peasant and don’t use iTunes!

Comment by Leslie on January 11th, 2008 @ 9:13 am

Starbucks for sure.
I just discovered your site recently via Amanda’s blog. You guys are a joy to read. Keep up the good work.

Comment by K on January 11th, 2008 @ 10:04 am

Hi from Texas! I found a link to your site after following several links through several sites. This was a few months ago.. I’ve been checking back ever since.

I’d pick the I-tunes!

Comment by Amanda on January 11th, 2008 @ 10:18 am

Okay Okay, I am delurking. I check your blog regularly from my sister in laws Julie and Shareen. We are currently in Israel, how do you propose getting me the card if I win? ;) Love your blog.

Kylie’s last blog post..Jerusalem Gold

Comment by Kylie on January 11th, 2008 @ 10:44 am

Yeah, I’m the loser without feeds set up. Starbucks sounds like a treat.

Tannis’s last blog post..late night poem

Comment by Tannis on January 11th, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

Just had to add to the comment numbers…

Comment by Anne Marie on January 11th, 2008 @ 5:49 pm

Uh, I think you broke a record!!
=)

Julie G’s last blog post..Oilers Frenzy

Comment by Julie G on January 12th, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

[...] response to my very first contest was [...]

Comment by Dutch Blitz » Two Posts In One on January 13th, 2008 @ 1:33 pm



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