Friday, November 03, 2006

Blogiatus

I didn't make up that word, the one in my subject title. You can find it in Google, though not in Oxford. I believe it means a blog or blogger that has gone on hiatus. That's what I need to do here. I've decided to try another creative writing endeavor, at least for a while. It's that NaNoMo project where wannabe writers like myself try their hand at creating a novel, or novella, during the month of November.

This is probably a good time to hiatus anyway as my internet access has been problematic at best. I just haven't been able to blog nor visit blogs the way I want. Okay, I have competing interests too, like fantasy football right now. But the fact that I'm losing my free access to the internet at home isn't helping. Also, my home computer wants to do its own thing more and more, instead of doing what I want. So I probably need better internet access or a better computer. Most likely both.

Though I can't say when and how I will return, I would like to take this opportunity to say how (A) Touched (B) Flattered and (C) Humbled I am at the attention I've received here at this site. I will try to "make the rounds" occasionally as I learn much from you and your life experiences. Since I don't subscribe to any newspapers or magazines and rarely ever crack a book, what I read at your blogs pretty much shapes my view of life and the world around me. It's always educational, fun too.

Later,

Big Dave

32 Comments:

Blogger Dust-bunny said...

Dave,

I have enjoyed your writing for the short time that I've been visiting. At least you have the confidence to try your hand at something you dream of. I'm still too rusty after not using my creative writing skills for over 20 years, but I hope to get there eventually as well. And if that's gay, then I'll eat my crocs. ;)

Take good care and don't be a stranger!
Lisa

3:08 PM  
Blogger Dust-bunny said...

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3:08 PM  
Blogger Dust-bunny said...

Dave,

I was the "deleted" post...my comment posted twice!

Lisa

3:10 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Dave, always sad to see a known rider (writer)hang up his saddle Buddy, I'll park you in my "missing in action" section for a while in case you have the urge to retun.

6:22 PM  
Blogger WordWhiz said...

I can relate. Take your break and visit when you feel motivated. I've become a VERY occassional blogger. I understand.

We'll be thinking of you! Have fun!

7:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Another 14 working day's and I'll be doing something different myself.
See Ya

4:27 AM  
Blogger MrsGreenThumb said...

Well, that's understandable. Once you make the plunge and get that DSL line you'll find it a lot more enjoyable to blog. It is frustrating when the computer hangs up all the time. My granddaughter is doing that writing thing so I hope you have fun and learn something in the process. Come and visit when you fell up to it.

4:39 AM  
Blogger Paul Nichols said...

Don't stay away too long, Dave. Good things happen at you blog. Don't wanna miss out on them.

Best of luck at your NaNoMo attempt. Let us know how it goes.

5:31 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Best of luck to you on the creation of your novel.
And hope you'll return to the blog world when time permits.

7:53 AM  
Blogger Kacey said...

I'll really miss you, Dave. It was so nice knowing that you were just up the road a piece --- you have been a kindred spirit. That being said, --- have a great time following your own muse and come back to us when you hit a wall in your writings. I have enjoyed your talent.

11:17 AM  
Blogger Babette said...

Congratulations on the big Wolverine win over Ball State today, Dave! You must be walking tall.

I'm trying to quit blogging (again), too.

1:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe you should learn to be a lurker - temporarily.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Cas

9:04 AM  
Blogger Nankin said...

Dave, I'll miss your humor. I tried the NaNoMo last year (I think it was) and that kind of got to be grueling after awhils Better luck to you.

2:05 PM  
Blogger Lucy Stern said...

Have fun with your NaNoMo. I know that several of the blogger that I vsit did this last year. Good luck and come visit when you can.

8:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nah, you might be away awhile, but I know you'll be back. I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts, our word play, comments and emails. Good luck, take care, and I'll be looking for your book on the shelves.

1:35 AM  
Blogger molly said...

Good luck on the novel. I'll miss your posts and comments. Hope you come back soon.

9:26 AM  
Blogger poopie said...

Happy hiatus :)

2:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hope you get access to read these comments Dave!!! We love your writing and getting to know you has been great! You will be sorely missed!!

3:01 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gee Dave,

Gonna miss ya! Good luck with the novel.

8:38 PM  
Blogger Sideways Chica said...

Dear Big Dave...hurry back and good luck with the NaNoMo...and the internet access and the computer and the fantasy football and whatever else you have going. Let me know when you come back, as I will miss your voice here and also your pointed comments and testosterone over on my site. ;)

Ciao dude!

10:45 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You're a good boy, Dave. Thanks for past b**gs.

9:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My theory is that bloggers are like serial killers--they make take the odd hiatus, but they don't fully stop until they're dead or in prison. So you'll be back. We'll be around.

9:26 AM  
Blogger MSU gal said...

First Bernadette now you!
I have to admit you two have me contemplating the exact same thing.
Blogging was fun while I was off work in the summer. Now that I am back to working more than 40 hours, and I write pr junk or website copy all day, blogging isn't what it was for me just a couple of months ago!

11:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are one of my favorite bloggers out there. I will miss you but totally understand and respect your departure. I hope it will just be a temporary one. Best of luck to you!

10:59 AM  
Blogger Kacey said...

I hope you are still getting messages from your blog site. Just wanted you to know that we miss you and that "The Bucks" made our day. Better luck next year!

5:50 PM  
Blogger MrsGreenThumb said...

How's the NaNoWriMo coming? You're like 2/3rd of the way through the month. My granddaughter is doing this too. I hope you aren't as stressed about this as she is. Good luck, it will be interesting to see the results, I hope you will share with us.

5:57 AM  
Blogger Fred said...

Come back soon, Dave. I don't blog as frequently as I used to, life is pretty busy. Make sure you lurk around every so often.

Have a great Thanksgiving.

5:58 AM  
Blogger Lucy Stern said...

Hey Dave, I hope you and Wendy, dad and the Enforcer have a Happy Thanksgiving.

7:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Dave....just popping by to wish you a post Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Hope all is well with you and that your writing is moving along.

5:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Dave,
Now don't stay away too long from blogging. Novels are a lot of work and often writing becomes a lonely proposition. So hope you will drop in every once in awhile and be back to blogging soon.

11:31 AM  
Blogger amarkonmywall said...

You finished those yardsale books, eh? I (one among many) will be sad if you discontinue. I count on you for hometown connectedness and I already miss Bonnie. But I certainly understand the feeling that these things don't have an infinite lifespan. Be well.

7:18 PM  
Blogger bornfool said...

Just wondering how the NaNo experience is going. As you know, I tried it last year and succeeded. If you can call 51,000 words of barely readable drivel a success. I did learn a lot in the experience though. Several of the better passages I have used or will use in the future on other projects. This year, no time or inclination to even try. I plan on trying again next year though.

1:52 PM  

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