Blogging is sort of like catch-and-release fishing.
You bait the hook, toss it in the water and wait.
And wait.
And wait some more.
You can drop the baited line in the water, but you can't force the fish to bite. Even if you're out where the fish are, you will wait.
Even when all you really want in return is just to see a few comments on each of your postings, so you don't look like the worst fisherwoman, er, blogger of all time. Some nibbles on the proverbial line so I'll have some great 'fish stories' to tell.
Is this lack of bites on the line because the fish are full? Or because they are simply bored with the bait? Because I've been told there are lots of fish out there who enjoy the bait. Nibbling the bait from the hook, but otherwise leaving no sign they were there.
Or perhaps it's because some of the fish have not yet subscribed to Google to get their free account so they can leave comments. (If I could figure out how to do this, anyone can!)
You know who you are, lurking about in virtual waters.
And there the comparison ends, because I'm pretty sure a fish wouldn't come near the bait if they knew they were going to be caught. Even if they knew they would quickly be released. Who wants a hook yanked out of their mouth, after all?
Okay, so maybe this FrumpMama needs to get out more. How sad that I'm virtually begging for comments on my virtual blog.
Maybe it's just the late hour.
Maybe I'm just a few bulbs shy of a full box.
Just a few crumbs from your tables, folks. Is that so much to ask? ;0)
7 comments:
Okay already, I'm biting I'm biting. And I've nibbled quite a few times, even reread some of your wonderful prose, and am proud of your literary skill. But this darn blog keeps telling me I've got the wrong password, and I've got it written down under my keyboard and I KNOW it is right. And, I've written some pretty witty blog responses and they've gone off into cyberland without showing up on your blog. Now, you must understand my problem here. I can't just write any old thing. I'm frumpgram, for heaven's sake. It just woulnd't do to not come up with something really whizbang- drop-your-teeth-and-slap-your grandma-spectacular, can I? And I can't just blatantly brag either, that's totally rude. I hate it when my witticisms and really brilliant remarks get thrown back into the water without even the chance to prove what a good catch I am. (I NIBBLED THAT TASTY WORM! I REALLY DID. Didn't you see the teeth marks?) And it makes me crazy when I know I've put in the right password (AND account name) and then it just goes away instead of posting for all the world to see (see how much confidence I have in you, Becky? I espect the whole world to be visiting your blog any day now. And I even read your stuff twice or 3 times, it's so darn good). But, I'd like to know, where have you been for the last 48 hours, anyway? I've been watching for something all this time. No enchilada. Not even a lousy hook with an anemic worm. So then, when I finally get something to sink my teeth into, it's "can't I even get a nibble out of anyone?". That's what I'm talking about, girl. Respect, I can't get no respect around here. Even my stupid PC gives me flak. I love your stuff. And the photos. And the funny stuff your friends write and of course I'm always standing there catching all the rays from reflected glory off my talented firstborn (THAT"S MY KID THAT WROTE THAT!! Isn't she good? I tell you, that girl is GOOD!) Maybe Google is giving all the rest of the earthlings the same flak it's been giving me. They're all probably trying to sign in and say "you have the password wrong". I tell you, I think you should complain to Google. What's their number, anyway? I'll call in for you and give them a piece of my mind! I'll take em on. I'm FRUMPGRAM, after all! WonderMother in disguise.
Okay, Becky, is this enough? Have I thrilled your readers enough yet, or should I continue?
Becky, I think for most of the first year I blogged I had maybe 7 comments TOTAL the whole year. It's a process. You're out there, you comment and people follow your trail of bread crumbs back. Case in point me seeing you at Jenster's blog. :)
Loved the dining out story. GG and I try to be tolerant because we remember those days so well. Every once in a while though there's a real hellion who makes eating your meal a real challenge. I can take antics a whole lot better than say S-C-R-E-A-M-I-N-G. You know the shrill shrieking a toddler can do when their will it thwarted by their parents? We just took our kid out until we could calm him down in cases like that.
Of course, we were always seated in the booth the very farthest from the exit when that happened so we were carrying a screaming kid through the whole restaurant while heads turned and shook in disapproval.
We also had people get up and move when we sat down before either one of our kids had even had a chance to misbehave in restaurants and the movie theater.
Fortunately, we had just as many people who smiled, stopped to speak to us and even laughed at things that happened with our boys.
Not that you asked me, but I say keep going out with Judah. He'll learn because he has great parents. Besides, doesn't it make those date nights even more special in comparison? ;-)
What Rosie said. You've only been blogging a couple of months. It takes a while to build up a readership.
So keep throwing out that line! And visit and comment on other blogs.
Hey look you cought a fish. Really that's it right there in my hand.
It jumped over here from Jenster's pond.
See! The fish are biting good!!
BTW - TAG!! YOU'RE IT!!
Garsh, I didn't realize just how pathetic this posting sounded until I woke early this morning and re-read it. *blushes*
I should explain that by those 'lurking about in virtual waters' was meant as a teasing jab at a couple of local friends who have informed me that they read the blog and enjoy it...but never leave comments. (And they know who they are, LOL!)
That said, I do appreciate all of my regular readership's comments.
Frumpgram-If it weren't for all those times you stayed up helping me with my reports in grade-school, I probably wouldn't even attempt writing today. Among many other things, you and grams instilled in me a love for reading and writing and a good game of scrabble.
BTW-loved the "whizbang-drop-your-teeth-and-slap-your-grandma-spectacular comment! LOL!
Rosie-Thanks for the encouragement...I am still a newbie at this blogging business.
About that kid S-C-R-E-A-M-I-N-G...Was he a golden brown headed kid a couple of tables over in Steer & Stein about a year ago?
;-)
Jenster-Thanks for the encouragement and for putting things in perspective...I'm truly honored to have comments from a blogger of your stature! And where would I be without fluffernutters?
Oh, and thanks for tagging me! My first virtual tag game. Um, forgive me for asking, but what do I do next?
Travis-Welcome! Glad you took the time to check out my blog (and comment on it!). I do feel like I finally caught a fish! Yay!
Just go to my blog and read today's post (middle name meme). The rules are posted there. :o)
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