tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post5035178384316293404..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: Postcard from Timperley shortlisted for The Great Outdoors ‘Outdoor Blogger of the Year’ AwardPhreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-3347010378928807812014-12-12T16:10:30.682+00:002014-12-12T16:10:30.682+00:00Yes, Alastair, the delay in publishing your commen...Yes, Alastair, the delay in publishing your comment is due to the computer being off whilst mountains have been climbed!<br /><br />Your books have arrived BTW; we'll enjoy reading them.<br /><br />All best wishes<br />MartinPhreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-88639201900768869662014-12-05T18:45:58.583+00:002014-12-05T18:45:58.583+00:00I suggest we all turn off our computers and go cli...I suggest we all turn off our computers and go climb a mountain!<br />:-)Alastairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829180067315396094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-18795640077533989662014-11-27T16:58:28.735+00:002014-11-27T16:58:28.735+00:00I think I must have been unlucky to spot an advert...I think I must have been unlucky to spot an advert on James's blog, Paul (and Gayle), and I commend anyone for voting for him - he would have been a worthy recipient of the award.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-87002160383887728722014-11-25T18:46:51.332+00:002014-11-25T18:46:51.332+00:00I also visit James's Blog regularly and have n...I also visit James's Blog regularly and have never had any ads.<br />BTW Martin, I always enjoy your blog especially during the TGO challenge. Enjoy the fine style and the daily references to the Flora and Fauna.<br />Have to admit though my vote went to James, sorry.<br />Keep the posts comming.Paul Sammondshttp://paulsblog.sammonds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-18325572599584444552014-10-16T11:42:29.821+01:002014-10-16T11:42:29.821+01:00Curious! Backpackingbongos is up there in my top 3...Curious! Backpackingbongos is up there in my top 3 favourite blogs, and I read every word that James writes there, yet I had no idea that he had advertising on his blog. I put that down to the fact that I rarely visit blogs themselves, instead reading via Feedly (and when I do visit the blog website itself, I do it using Firefox running Adblocker). <br /><br />Just to see what the fuss is about, I just visited James's blog using IE (with no Adblocking software) ... and I can still see no ads. <br /><br />As I say, curious!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648378503343413924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-16016687135310580382014-10-16T00:02:51.091+01:002014-10-16T00:02:51.091+01:00I voted for James as I made a bit of a campaign on...I voted for James as I made a bit of a campaign on Twitter for him. Anyway good luck Martin and also I need to point out it's £20 a year to remove ads on Wordpress. Just saying James.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-4811385175029120632014-10-15T19:45:52.860+01:002014-10-15T19:45:52.860+01:00I've deleted some exchanges with one of the sh...I've deleted some exchanges with one of the shortlisted bloggers who encourages advertising on their blog, misses the point of my posting, and feels that I'm writing about fellow nominees in a negative way. I've amended the posting slightly to try to rectify any perceived criticism, which stemmed basically from my dislike of intrusive advertising.<br /><br />I've also deleted AlanR's quite valid but misunderstood comments and apology on the same matter.<br /><br />I've left James Boulter's comment, as I think it provides a helpful explanation. His is a great blog, regardless of any adverts that may sneak in.<br /><br />No doubt someone may still be upset, but I really am trying my best to achieve the simple objective of briefly summarising the shortlisted bloggers and providing links so that voters can make up their own minds.<br /><br />Martin<br />Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-58453467814223977692014-10-15T00:06:44.549+01:002014-10-15T00:06:44.549+01:00Thanks James, that explains it. I didn't think...Thanks James, that explains it. I didn't think you were someone keen on adverts. I assume 'The Professionals' use them to gain much needed income, whereas you and I are 'hobby bloggers' with no reason to try to make money out of the activity. I'll look on your blog's adverts as a necessary evil, just slightly tarnishing the purity of your pages.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-73383660032035296292014-10-14T19:55:45.516+01:002014-10-14T19:55:45.516+01:00Cheers for the mention Martin. Just to let you kno...Cheers for the mention Martin. Just to let you know that I have no control of the ads on my blog (in fact I never get to see them as I am usually logged in). Wordpress puts them on there. The only option is to pay £70 a year to get them removed.James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-91387066049281747902014-10-14T17:08:59.425+01:002014-10-14T17:08:59.425+01:00Brilliant, Alan. I knew it had to be you!Brilliant, Alan. I knew it had to be you!Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-11293254376214865942014-10-14T16:12:56.498+01:002014-10-14T16:12:56.498+01:00It took me a week to lodge all those nominations o...It took me a week to lodge all those nominations of your blog. Ha.<br />All the best Martin its very well deserved.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-90455451528177158752014-10-14T15:39:50.480+01:002014-10-14T15:39:50.480+01:00Thanks Nick, I appreciate that clarification - I w...Thanks Nick, I appreciate that clarification - I was rather puzzled. <br />I'm also slightly puzzled that TGO make no reference to 'Postcard from Timperley' which is how most people recognise my blog. Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-65544963567741470422014-10-14T15:22:51.297+01:002014-10-14T15:22:51.297+01:00Hi Martin. I think that Tony was probably nominate...Hi Martin. I think that Tony was probably nominated for his video "blogging" on Youtube where he posts fairly frequently, rather than his actual blog. Another slight quirk of the somewhat bizarre TGO awards... Congratulations on your nomination though - I always enjoy your updates, especially following along with your big walks!Nick Bramhallhttp://tms.nickbramhall.comnoreply@blogger.com